(from Belgium; doesn't really count, perhaps) Yes I know of her. She was a chemist, and co-invented soft-ice. Politically, i know she was quite right-wing and disliked for some rather draconian measures, but that's about it.
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While she mess up everything, she did have one advantage that outshines recent governmental changes. She had a plan, and actually did stuff. It seems like thatcher took a sledgehammer to the scaffolding that was building britian, and now all the government can do is prod the rubble with a stick to make sure it's still there.
I don't really have an opinion about Marget Thatcher, because I have never heard any facts on which to base that opinion. What I HAVE heard about here can be summed up in these two sentences:
"They're planning an X million dollar funeral for Thatcher? Why, with that money you could buy everyone in Scotland a shovel, and we could hand her over to the devil personally!"
Not sure where I heard that.
"They're planning an X million dollar funeral for Thatcher? Why, with that money you could buy everyone in Scotland a shovel, and we could hand her over to the devil personally!"
Not sure where I heard that.
being a Canadian, i know about her, just nothing she has done, other then shes currently a Tad outta it these days
Considering she was instrumental in the failure of the 1980 constitution repatriation attempt in Canada (which would have been Trudeau's worst dick move in career if it had went through), I love her.
I know nothing of her policies, though, so I'm not a great judge of her character.
I know nothing of her policies, though, so I'm not a great judge of her character.
Yankee here. First female Prime Minister. She was a foot note in the first Austin Powers movie.
I don't have enough information to make an informed judgment, but I do know that she was neccesary for helping Britain transit to a post-industrial age. If nothing else, its a dirty job that someone had to do.
That and she survived an IRA assassination attempt, which is pretty badass.
That and she survived an IRA assassination attempt, which is pretty badass.
American here, I have actually heard of her - but only because I find British politics interesting(I <3 Simon Darby and Griffin).
From what I understand, she crushed the manufacturing industry and as a result is directly responsible for the unacceptable levels of mass immigration into formerly great Britain today. Thus, I hate her almost as much as I hate Ted Kennedy, who is no doubt burning in hell as we speak for murdering that young girl(and his horrendous betrayal with the immigration act of 1964, I think it was).
From what I understand, she crushed the manufacturing industry and as a result is directly responsible for the unacceptable levels of mass immigration into formerly great Britain today. Thus, I hate her almost as much as I hate Ted Kennedy, who is no doubt burning in hell as we speak for murdering that young girl(and his horrendous betrayal with the immigration act of 1964, I think it was).
I have heard of her. Mind you, I'm a massive Brit-geek (is that even a thing?), have a thing for modern history, and my favorite stage show is Billy Eliot. I'm sort of built to know about Old Maggie.
I know nobody else calls her Old Maggie. Shut up.
It's my understanding that the Falklands War was under her power, as well as endless tragedy for the working class (especially miners). So, uh, yeah, I'd say she's not in my good books. Her decisions and politics caused more pain than good. I've never heard of a single positive thing she did for Britain.
I know nobody else calls her Old Maggie. Shut up.
It's my understanding that the Falklands War was under her power, as well as endless tragedy for the working class (especially miners). So, uh, yeah, I'd say she's not in my good books. Her decisions and politics caused more pain than good. I've never heard of a single positive thing she did for Britain.
This, but American. From what I read she wasn't the nicest lady, but I pretty much root for anyone who tries to keep socialism at controllable levels. Most of this thread's Thatcher bashing seems to be entirely BECAUSE she tried to reduce British socialism. Last time America tried it we had gas lines, and we're trying it again, forgive me if I'm afraid for my wallet.Dimitriov said:
Sorry for the political rant, I tend to ramble at midnight.
As an American high school student, I've seen a read a few sentences about her. My economics book said she tried to get rid of the NHS which (from an outside opinion) seems like a bad idea.
From what I've read, it seems like she tried to do a lot of unpopular things, some of which were good for the country and some of which weren't.
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From what I've read, it seems like she tried to do a lot of unpopular things, some of which were good for the country and some of which weren't.
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