say what you like about Thatcher

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  1. Cal

    CalgaryTyke New Member

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    Well I disagree. Post-WW2, Britain was very much in the political and economic backwaters. Empire gone, Commonwealth (relevance - historical connections that is all?). Germany, France, Japan, USSR were far more important in world politics than Britain until the 80s. In 1979 Britain had gone to the dogs - weak politicians, economy in a big hole (much like today). Thatcher put Britain back on the World stage for the first time in decades. I didn't agree with everything she did, but I don't know how anyone can deny the importance of her role in raising Britain's role on the international stage.

    Opinions and all that.
     
    CalgaryTyke, Apr 8, 2013
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    MrsHallsToffeerolls Well-Known Member

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    She was a ****, now she is a dead ****.
     
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    Hicksy Administrator Staff Member Admin

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    I genuinely don't doubt that. I know someone who was there.

    She did summat right.
     
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    dekparker Well-Known Member

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    she certainly had some great mates on the world stage,general Pinochet and saddam hussain being two of them.
     
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    Aye, lest we forget those two bastions of freedom
     
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    Old Gimmer Well-Known Member

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    I am sure you are right. But that's not my point.
     
    Old Gimmer, Apr 9, 2013
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