the "Iron Lady" (Page 2): She certainly had the ability to polarise opinion, even in death.

davids999 Loc: Edinburgh, UK

She certainly had the ability to polarise opinion, even in death.

NOSLEEP Loc: Calgary

Wellhiem wrote:

I was one of the few people who were, financially better off with her in power. But I didn't have my head jammed so far up my own @rse, that I couldn't see the effect she had on most hard working honest folk.

Coming from, and recovering from decades of despair that socialism creates is no cake walk...

rt1379

pjarmit wrote:

God speed Margaret Thatcher.

God speed indeed .... A fine lady, a fine statesman... one of the best leaders that this country has ever had ... steadfast and passionate about her country...

She had more balls than all of the rest of them put together .... The only people that didn't care for the "Iron Lady" were the miners that she defeated and the unions that she crushed .... good job in my opinion ...

She played a big role in the bringing down of the Berlin wall... showed Europe the door... but was a good friend to the United States...
I wish we had more world leaders that were like her .... the United Kingdom needs her now or someone very similar..

God Speed indeed!

Gary

rt1379

GHO wrote:

And I was under the impression that all the Brits had good form. Apparently not!
Really - was this necessary? :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

correct ... not necessary ...

.. cant say anything good, then say nothing!
Gary

rt1379

Raider Fan wrote:

How about some respect for the dead? :thumbdown: :thumbdown:

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

Bmac Loc: Long Island, NY

GARGLEBLASTER wrote:

Interesting that most of the pro-Thatcher posts have come from USA citizens who never had to endure her regime.

She did rule for over 11 years which made her the longest-serving British Prime Minister in the 20th century, which contradicts your contention regarding the lack of support for her in Britain. 8-)

treslek Loc: London

Mmm I was always taught it was rude to speak ill of the dead please do show some respect.Margret Thatcher had more balls than her parliament and they were all men ,she was held in very very high esteem by many world leaders I for one think she was a great leader I ran a business under her term of office ,worked hard,paid my taxes and made a comftable living she did not tolerate lazy idle shirkers and boy she put the GREAT back in GREAT BRITAIN may she rest in peace.

rt1379

treslek wrote:

Mmm I was always taught it was rude to speak ill of the dead please do show some respect.Margret Thatcher had more balls than her parliament and they were all men ,she was held in very very high esteem by many world leaders I for one think she was a great leader I ran a business under her term of office ,worked hard,paid my taxes and made a comftable living she did not tolerate lazy idle shirkers and boy she put the GREAT back in GREAT BRITAIN may she rest in peace.

:thumbup: :thumbup: :thumbup:

treslek Loc: London

Thank you rt1379 ,Cameroon has introduced bedroom tax and straight away our Muslim friends leap in and come up with " it's not a spare bedroom it,s a pray room" under thatcher they would,nt have got off the damn plane ,she had the gut,s to say " no means no" bless her.

rt1379

treslek wrote:

Thank you rt1379 ,Cameroon has introduced bedroom tax and straight away our Muslim friends leap in and come up with " it's not a spare bedroom it,s a pray room" under thatcher they would,nt have got off the damn plane ,she had the gut,s to say " no means no" bless her.

:| not to worry "treslek" ... I have been a keen Conservative all of my adult life until recently despite being raised in a labour family in a labour community ...mostly miners and unionists... but no more!

As for Cameron, he will be long gone before you know it ... new man is getting ready as we speak..

... prayer room my ass... close the borders now!

Nigel Farage .... :thumbup:

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PvjK8WHoFmg

Gary

treslek Loc: London

During the Falklands mrs thatcher came to hms northwood the main ops control for all our forces I used to work for the M.O.D back then I knew to very high ranking officers whom met her and they both said that lady is a force to be admired she not only went there for pr she went there and said "right where is our armada now? When they showed her she just turned to them all and said job done then I,l think your agree" lol she knew what she wanted and she knew how to get it .

rt1379

We need a straight talker .... Like the "Iron Lady"

this one gets my vote from now on ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRjvFK9fYLQ

Gary

NOSLEEP Loc: Calgary

rt1379 wrote:

We need a straight talker .... Like the "Iron Lady"

this one gets my vote from now on ..
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=sRjvFK9fYLQ

Gary

I can see clearly how you would find Nigel Farage appealing...

treslek Loc: London

Mmm mr farage may well be getting my vote he certainly don't take no prisoners ,now that's a straight talker.

sarge69 Loc: Ft Myers, FL

In the news today.

I agree. Sorry if UK citizens don't agree. But to cut down and say such terrible things about a leader on the day she passes is what I think ' VERY TERRIBLE TASTE'

George W. Bush
Laura and I are saddened by the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher. She was an inspirational leader who stood on principle and guided her nation with confidence and clarity. Prime Minister Thatcher is a great example of strength and character, and a great ally who strengthened the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States. Laura and I join the people of Great Britain in remembering the life and leadership of this strong woman and friend.

Sarge69