Lady? Thatcher (state funeral)

[jay66uk]

Tories and labour are as bad as each other in my book. Our parliamentary democracy is so heavily controlled by whoever happens to be PM that it's all a farce.

Maggie brought the country to it's knees and played a great big game of social engineering that destroyed communities and industries. She bought into a very flawed economic model (as did Reagan) and fundamentally changed the way people viewed their role within a society.

I won't be wearing a black armband the day she dies.

 

[stony]

Tories and labour are as bad as each other in my book. Our parliamentary democracy is so heavily controlled by whoever happens to be PM that it's all a farce.

Maggie brought the country to it's knees and played a great big game of social engineering that destroyed communities and industries. She bought into a very flawed economic model (as did Reagan) and fundamentally changed the way people viewed their role within a society.

I won't be wearing a black armband the day she dies.

Spot on

 

[BimboBob]

Good for her.

Since the war we had wishy washy prime ministers after wishy washy prime ministers.All bowing down to unions.Most of you don't remember the 3 day week.Electricity turned off.unions ruled with an iron fist.Fine if you wanted your country to be on strike all the time.And don't say striking works.Most normal workers fear going on strike.You end up skint.Begging for money and handouts.

And then she turned up.A great big battleaxe.Granted she got back in due to the falklands in the 80's.But she lead the country.She had to make a lot of very unpopular decisions but for the good of the country.

She realised we couldn't compete with our high wages and shoddy goods against the japs etc.So she streamlined the economy.

Look at where you work now.Look at your houses,your gadgets,the cash in your pockets.None of this would have been possible without her.

Compere her to Blair.No contest.When he dies i want no state funeral.He deserves an unmarked grave.To be pissed on everyday by tramps and slags on the ale.

 

[NICKS BACK]

I'msurprised at this to say the least. After all she is a very controversial subject, and one character that is both respected and loathed in equal measure.

Winston Churchill was an extremely controversial figure, more so than Lady T, remember he lost an election after winning a war.

He still deserved his state funeral though.

I would not like to be spoken about in this way if I was not dead though.
I don't think I would give a F*** , I would prefer another 5 years, maybe mi5 plan to kill her, so the country gets more money and a shot in the arm through increased tourism.............

She would sall more merchandising than Ronaldinho

 

[denislawsbackheel]

at least Duke of Wellington, Lord Palmerston and Gladstone got them as well as Churchill and Nelson. There have, in fact, been 9 state funerals of commoners since 1586.

 

[mackenzie]

I'msurprised at this to say the least. After all she is a very controversial subject, and one character that is both respected and loathed in equal measure.

Winston Churchill was an extremely controversial figure, more so than Lady T, remember he lost an election after winning a war.

He still deserved his state funeral though.

I would not like to be spoken about in this way if I was not dead though.
I don't think I would give a F*** , I would prefer another 5 years, maybe mi5 plan to kill her, so the country gets more money and a shot in the arm through increased tourism.............

She would sall more merchandising than Ronaldinho

Churchill lost the election primarily because the returning soldiers and the country wanted a fresh start. And Thatcher has been consulted re the State Funeral and has agreed.

I lived through the 3 day week, my Grandfather had to take on a second job as a taxi driver and I also remember the candles every night. I know she came along and dragged us into a whole different world, but that was at the expense of so much that I cannot understand why the powers that be do not understand that many will see it almost as a seal of approval of what many people feel was brutal.
I just think they have got it wrong on this one.

 

[Pocomoke blue]

I'msurprised at this to say the least. After all she is a very controversial subject, and one character that is both respected and loathed in equal measure.

Winston Churchill was an extremely controversial figure, more so than Lady T, remember he lost an election after winning a war.

He still deserved his state funeral though.

I would not like to be spoken about in this way if I was not dead though.
I don't think I would give a F*** , I would prefer another 5 years, maybe mi5 plan to kill her, so the country gets more money and a shot in the arm through increased tourism.............

She would sall more merchandising than Ronaldinho

Churchill lost the election primarily because the returning soldiers and the country wanted a fresh start. And Thatcher has been consulted re the State Funeral and has agreed.

I lived through the 3 day week, my Grandfather had to take on a second job as a taxi driver and I also remember the candles every night. I know she came along and dragged us into a whole different world, but that was at the expense of so much that I cannot understand why the powers that be do not understand that many will see it almost as a seal of approval of what many people feel was brutal.
I just think they have got it wrong on this one.

perhaps the powers that be are out of touch with the people! once they have your vote:

and your opinions don't count! the present UK government seem to do what they want, when they want without a mandate from the people! Hence that treaty they signed for Europe and as De niro says, what is the point of showing the results of knife crime to kids? jail them would be the correct course of action! I won't go into the politics of the UK, your government does come across as being very out of touch with the general populous! same with any government I reckon!

 

[robspankthemonkey]

I'msurprised at this to say the least. After all she is a very controversial subject, and one character that is both respected and loathed in equal measure.

Winston Churchill was an extremely controversial figure, more so than Lady T, remember he lost an election after winning a war.

He still deserved his state funeral though.

I would not like to be spoken about in this way if I was not dead though.
I don't think I would give a F*** , I would prefer another 5 years, maybe mi5 plan to kill her, so the country gets more money and a shot in the arm through increased tourism.............

She would sall more merchandising than Ronaldinho

Churchill lost the election primarily because the returning soldiers and the country wanted a fresh start. And Thatcher has been consulted re the State Funeral and has agreed.

I lived through the 3 day week, my Grandfather had to take on a second job as a taxi driver and I also remember the candles every night. I know she came along and dragged us into a whole different world, but that was at the expense of so much that I cannot understand why the powers that be do not understand that many will see it almost as a seal of approval of what many people feel was brutal.
I just think they have got it wrong on this one.

perhaps the powers that be are out of touch with the people! once they have your vote:

and your opinions don't count! the present UK government seem to do what they want, when they want without a mandate from the people! Hence that treaty they signed for Europe and as De niro says, what is the point of showing the results of knife crime to kids? jail them would be the correct course of action! I won't go into the politics of the UK, your government does come across as being very out of touch with the general populous! same with any government I reckon!

What you on about dickhead you live in the UK, lets get over this myth you live in the US,
Google us some pics of the US to prove your lie, (like last time)
Muppet!

 

[Pocomoke blue]

I'msurprised at this to say the least. After all she is a very controversial subject, and one character that is both respected and loathed in equal measure.

Winston Churchill was an extremely controversial figure, more so than Lady T, remember he lost an election after winning a war.

He still deserved his state funeral though.

I would not like to be spoken about in this way if I was not dead though.
I don't think I would give a F*** , I would prefer another 5 years, maybe mi5 plan to kill her, so the country gets more money and a shot in the arm through increased tourism.............

She would sall more merchandising than Ronaldinho

Churchill lost the election primarily because the returning soldiers and the country wanted a fresh start. And Thatcher has been consulted re the State Funeral and has agreed.

I lived through the 3 day week, my Grandfather had to take on a second job as a taxi driver and I also remember the candles every night. I know she came along and dragged us into a whole different world, but that was at the expense of so much that I cannot understand why the powers that be do not understand that many will see it almost as a seal of approval of what many people feel was brutal.
I just think they have got it wrong on this one.

perhaps the powers that be are out of touch with the people! once they have your vote:

and your opinions don't count! the present UK government seem to do what they want, when they want without a mandate from the people! Hence that treaty they signed for Europe and as De niro says, what is the point of showing the results of knife crime to kids? jail them would be the correct course of action! I won't go into the politics of the UK, your government does come across as being very out of touch with the general populous! same with any government I reckon!

What you on about dickhead you live in the UK, lets get over this myth you live in the US,
Google us some pics of the US to prove your lie, (like last time)
Muppet!

Keep eating your own arse !

 

[robspankthemonkey]

I'msurprised at this to say the least. After all she is a very controversial subject, and one character that is both respected and loathed in equal measure.

Winston Churchill was an extremely controversial figure, more so than Lady T, remember he lost an election after winning a war.

He still deserved his state funeral though.

I would not like to be spoken about in this way if I was not dead though.
I don't think I would give a F*** , I would prefer another 5 years, maybe mi5 plan to kill her, so the country gets more money and a shot in the arm through increased tourism.............

She would sall more merchandising than Ronaldinho

Churchill lost the election primarily because the returning soldiers and the country wanted a fresh start. And Thatcher has been consulted re the State Funeral and has agreed.

I lived through the 3 day week, my Grandfather had to take on a second job as a taxi driver and I also remember the candles every night. I know she came along and dragged us into a whole different world, but that was at the expense of so much that I cannot understand why the powers that be do not understand that many will see it almost as a seal of approval of what many people feel was brutal.
I just think they have got it wrong on this one.

perhaps the powers that be are out of touch with the people! once they have your vote:

and your opinions don't count! the present UK government seem to do what they want, when they want without a mandate from the people! Hence that treaty they signed for Europe and as De niro says, what is the point of showing the results of knife crime to kids? jail them would be the correct course of action! I won't go into the politics of the UK, your government does come across as being very out of touch with the general populous! same with any government I reckon!

What you on about dickhead you live in the UK, lets get over this myth you live in the US,
Google us some pics of the US to prove your lie, (like last time)
Muppet!

Keep eating your own arse !

As expected!

 

[Pocomoke blue]

I'msurprised at this to say the least. After all she is a very controversial subject, and one character that is both respected and loathed in equal measure.

Winston Churchill was an extremely controversial figure, more so than Lady T, remember he lost an election after winning a war.

He still deserved his state funeral though.

I would not like to be spoken about in this way if I was not dead though.
I don't think I would give a F*** , I would prefer another 5 years, maybe mi5 plan to kill her, so the country gets more money and a shot in the arm through increased tourism.............

She would sall more merchandising than Ronaldinho

Churchill lost the election primarily because the returning soldiers and the country wanted a fresh start. And Thatcher has been consulted re the State Funeral and has agreed.

I lived through the 3 day week, my Grandfather had to take on a second job as a taxi driver and I also remember the candles every night. I know she came along and dragged us into a whole different world, but that was at the expense of so much that I cannot understand why the powers that be do not understand that many will see it almost as a seal of approval of what many people feel was brutal.
I just think they have got it wrong on this one.

perhaps the powers that be are out of touch with the people! once they have your vote:

and your opinions don't count! the present UK government seem to do what they want, when they want without a mandate from the people! Hence that treaty they signed for Europe and as De niro says, what is the point of showing the results of knife crime to kids? jail them would be the correct course of action! I won't go into the politics of the UK, your government does come across as being very out of touch with the general populous! same with any government I reckon!

What you on about dickhead you live in the UK, lets get over this myth you live in the US,
Google us some pics of the US to prove your lie, (like last time)
Muppet!

Keep eating your own arse !

As expected!

what do you expect when you continually be abusive towards me! I don't know what your problem is, but get over it! I do live in the States! my, ISP should tell you that alone!
But then again you are to stupid to believe!

 

[stonie]

so what's gordon got to sell now maggies sold it all?

he's doing a pretty good job of giving us to europe

 

[dannybcity]

so what's gordon got to sell now maggies sold it all?

he's doing a pretty good job of giving us to europe

Just like Thatcher then?

 

[kronkonite]

Don't get it

Thatcher was anti europe Gordon is pro -No?

 

[BimboBob]

Don't get it

Thatcher was anti europe Gordon is pro -No?

Exactly right.

 

[tony coleman]

our greatest ever PM.

WITHOUT QUESTION..

 

[Hollywood Blue]

Can't we just burn her at the stake before she pops her clogs?

 

[bluevengence]

I`ll bring the petrol to pour over the evil cow

 

[dannybcity]

Don't get it

Thatcher was anti europe Gordon is pro -No?

Single European Act 1987.

 

[Newlunar]

Dear oh dear.

Some of the people on here spouting bile about Margaret Thatcher, weren't even born when she came to power so their opinion doesn't count.
Some of the people on here spouting bile are expats and turned their back on their country for a 'better life' elsewhere so their opinion doesn't count (and neither does their oft abused right to jump on a plane back to blighty for free medical treatment when the mood takes them) in my opinion.

I was 16 in 1984 right slap bang in the middle of the miner's strike. I was shortchanged by this country, the education system was a mere matter of routine, a formality that you went through. There were no apprenticeships, just £25 per week YTS. However, I was never out of work under Thatcher, I just got out and got a job and then a better one eventually. I was a member of the TGWU and I don't remember anyone having any major gripes about Thatcher at the time. I wasn't a product of the utter myth that "greed is good". THAT is FAR FAR more apparent in our present society after ten years of labour.
I remember pre Thatcher Labour "run" Britain, three day weeks, my dad shitting it over the spectre of redundancy. Winter nights without electricity due to endless power cuts, unburied dead on the news, bins overflowing.

We are all influenced by our own personal experiences, mine of the eighties were good, I've no complaints. If you were a miner or a dockyard worker then fair enough, you've every right to feel bitter-although it's fair to say that the coal and shipping industry were heavily subsidised and frankly outmoded and unneeded. Why build ships or dig up coal no one wants to buy?
As for the Falklands, I've been down there, and believe it or not, there are things down there called people, and those people wanted to remain British subjects and we as a nation were absolutely obliged to defend their wish to remain British subjects-just like some of you ungrateful sods would be screaming to be defended if your way of life was threatened, so fuck right off with that 'we took it back to keep Maggie in power' myth. Our motives for sending a task force to the Falklands were far more clear and morally justified than the conflicts we are presently subjecting our troops to, and so was the end objective.

I'm sure some of you will disagree with me vociferously, if you were affected in a bad way by that government then fair enough I respect your opinion. However, if you are just one of the many people who feel that it's just 'Right on' to hate Thatcher purely because it makes you a good comrade socialist (and I suspect there are a few on this forum) then you really need to get out more.