Thatchers Dead

[Kirkland Laing]

I think Thatcher has a better reputation in the US b/c she is often paired with Reagan in our culture. I knew from reading this board that UK citizens were not as impressed but I didn't realize how polarizing she was and how bitter the hatred was.

Wait til Carter dies...THEN the celebration begins

While an abject failure I don't think his tenure was long enough to warrant a big reaction. Him and Ford are kind of after thoughts.

Jimmy Carter was a strong, principled leader. Far more so than any of the guys who followed him.

[VictorCharlie]

I wouldn't describe him as strong or principled but regardless still an abject failure.

[Kirkland Laing]

I wouldn't describe him as strong or principled but regardless still an abject failure.

He could have invaded Iran -- the GOP, most of the media and a lot of Democrats were screaming at him to do it -- after the revolution. It would have guaranteed him a second term but he chose not to as it would have been a long term disaster even worse than Iraq was.

He could have kept interest rates low and that would have given him a second term too. All previous prezzes who struggled with inflation, LBJ, Nixon and For dofr instance, had the Fed chair cut rates before elections to make sure they got re-elected even though this fucked the economy long term,. Carter actually appointed a Fed chair he knew would crank up interest rates to whatever needed to end inflation once and for all, and he went into the election campaign with rates heading for 20%.

No subsequent president ( or any of the guys preceeding him in the modern era) would have done either of those things. Either one would have cost Carter a second term, but the guy had the courage to do what was right for the country even though he knew he was committing political suicide.

[VictorCharlie]

Cool story but lets not derail the stirring debate over Thatcher.

[Master]

Just read that Thatcher supporters have said they are happy that people have reacted negatively towards her because she saw it as evidence that she had won.

This shows you the mindset of the people we are dealing with. They have no moral concern/understanding about the pain, stress and hurt they caused families and communities. Her attitude towards people less off or different to her was that they were beneath her and that philosophy and impact is still felt today.

The more I think about it the more of a bitch she was.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Just read that Thatcher supporters have said they are happy that people have reacted negatively towards her because she saw it as evidence that she had won.

This shows you the mindset of the people we are dealing with. They have no moral concern/understanding about the pain, stress and hurt they caused families and communities. Her attitude towards people less off or different to her was that they were beneath her and that philosophy and impact is still felt today.

The more I think about it the more of a bitch she was.

when an Aussie calls you racist
BBC News - Margaret Thatcher 'racist' - Australian minister Bob Carr

[Howlin Mad Missy]

yeah but yeah but yeah but yeah but

[Saddo]

I did hear there where gonna be some security issues around her funeral... as much of a cunt I think she was I still believe she should be laid to rest in peace.

when an Aussie calls you racist
BBC News - Margaret Thatcher 'racist' - Australian minister Bob Carr

I'm wondering if Australia is going through a heavy PC stage at the minute because they used to be a lot more relaxed...I thought it was pretty hard to get in there, I mean have you seen the Australian border patrol program on one of them crappy channels?

anyone with a slight sun tan trying to smuggle an apple into the place gets the rubber glove treatment

The more i watch that show the less it makes me want to visit the place purely down to the self imposed numb fuck jobs worth's that work for customs over there.

[Dia bando]

Just read that Thatcher supporters have said they are happy that people have reacted negatively towards her because she saw it as evidence that she had won.

This shows you the mindset of the people we are dealing with. They have no moral concern/understanding about the pain, stress and hurt they caused families and communities. Her attitude towards people less off or different to her was that they were beneath her and that philosophy and impact is still felt today.

The more I think about it the more of a bitch she was.

Old bitch was a member of Ted Heaths Tory cabinet, when the Miners got the Torys , in the 70's
what did she get her revenge. We were industrial giants, now the land of supermarkets , and
wanker bankers.

[Howlin Mad Missy]

Just read that Thatcher supporters have said they are happy that people have reacted negatively towards her because she saw it as evidence that she had won.

This shows you the mindset of the people we are dealing with. They have no moral concern/understanding about the pain, stress and hurt they caused families and communities. Her attitude towards people less off or different to her was that they were beneath her and that philosophy and impact is still felt today.

The more I think about it the more of a bitch she was.

Old bitch was a member of Ted Heaths Tory cabinet, when the Miners got the Torys , in the 70's
what did she get her revenge. We were industrial giants, now the land of supermarkets , and
wanker bankers.

yes mate but what did she actually do? was it really her fault? can you prove it without using anecdotal evidence or first hand source material?