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Devestation (RIP)

Westie

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I know that the death of a public figure shouldn't really have too much of an effect on ones emotions, but for me this is devastating.

 

For me this is more seminal than the death of Diana. It could only be worse if the Queen herself had passed.

 

Beyond devastated. It's genuinely numbing for me

 

RIP Margaret Thatcher. The "Iron" Lady. The last great conviction politician. She did what she believed was right (whether you agreed with her or not) and she didn't waver - even if it made her unpopular. Every leader since has been guided by short term-ism. "What will win me the next election". Lady Thatcher wasn't like that.

 

If the Queen is the "Mother of the nation", then Margaret Thatcher was surely the the controlling aunt who gave you the sharp advice and kick up the backside when you needed it.

 

RIP to a Great PM, Stateswoman, Mother, Grandmother and LEGEND.

 

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Westie

Westie 888

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Thanks for participating, but your comment was a gross misrepresentation of the truth*, and since this is my blog, I deleted it.  

 

*in my opinion

MikeL

MikeL 2,841

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The Iron Lady deserves all the accolades she is getting in the western press.  It's long been my belief that Thatcher, Reagan, and John Paul II brought down the Iron Curtain.  Otherwise, Westie and Paya may never have met.  You agree, guys?

carringtonrj

carringtonrj 231

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What I wrote is factually true, though of course you should feel free to get rid of it. I can't think of any politician who I feel as positively about as you seem to be about this one. I have good, heartfelt reasons for disagreeing with your assessment of her. She was not "gay-friendly" either. But I really do not want to get into a big debate, just wanted to suggest that it's possible at these times to over-estimate someone's achievement and forget their failings and mistakes.

sat8997

sat8997 552

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The last great conviction politician.  She did what she believed was right (whether you agreed with her or not) and she didn't waver - even if it made her unpopular.  Every leader since has been guided by short term-ism.  "What will win me the next election".

 

This. While I disagreed with almost every stance, I admired her strength of conviction. It is something today's politicians lack, to the detriment of government and society as a whole.  

methodwriter85

methodwriter85 5,295

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I'm going to admit, I always thought you were an American Ex-pat and therefore didn't actually live in England during Thatcher's rule. I agree with Sharon. She may not be my cup of tea, but you can't deny she got things done.

Westie

Westie 888

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I'm going to admit, I always thought you were an American Ex-pat and therefore didn't actually live in England during Thatcher's rule. I agree with Sharon. She may not be my cup of tea, but you can't deny she got things done.

 

Nah.  I'm English through and through.  Not sure where the impression that I'm an american Ex-Pat came from, but I was born in Thatchers Britain, and if it wasn't for her, I would not be the person I am today.  She and her government shaped my life in a very real and tangible way

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