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Post by ProdigalAlan on Apr 14, 2013 19:19:39 GMT
I'd be interested to get Alan's take as I know he was an admirer of hers  Yes, but I get the impression that he is not over enamoured by the Coalition. All I can say is rest in peace. I owe her so much. When she came into power I was a public service worker in a hospital. We had asked the previous Callaghan government for a pay rise in line with the 17.5% inflation rate. We were turned down flat. By the time Mrs. T left office I had a degree and a real future. I was one of the ones who thrived. But I honestly acknowledge there were others ( particularly the Scots ) who had a very different experience. So all I say is rest in peace. ( oh yeah - Cameron can kiss my butt ) |
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Post by Moose on Apr 14, 2013 19:22:59 GMT
Hiya Alan I like that you acknowledge that whilst you did good for some people, she did not for all. I wish that the people who hate her could do the same. Yeah, some people did well. A lot of people didn't. But it's one of those things that ultimately there never can be any real agreement on. |
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Post by deej on Apr 14, 2013 22:42:21 GMT
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Post by tangent on Apr 14, 2013 23:21:47 GMT
Hi deej, welcome.
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Post by Alvamiga on Apr 15, 2013 6:43:06 GMT
Ding Dong! The Witch Is Dead enters chart at two. This shows how trivial-minded many things have become these days!  I never liked Margaret Thatcher in many ways and I was glad when she was hounded out of office but, as far as I was concerned, my interest in her ended there. If I was given the choice over who's turn it was to die, she wouldn't have even been on the radar, and there are far more deserving people.  |
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Post by tangent on Apr 15, 2013 9:04:08 GMT
I never liked Margaret Thatcher in many ways and I was glad when she was hounded out of office but, as far as I was concerned, my interest in her ended there. If I was given the choice over who's turn it was to die, she wouldn't have even been on the radar, and there are far more deserving people. Maybe you would have felt differently if your life and your family's lives were ruined by her policies. Many people's were. She pulled the rug from under their feet and did nothing to help them. I can understand their bitterness. |
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Post by Moonraker on Apr 15, 2013 10:44:17 GMT
Is anyone enamoured of Cameron? The problem is, what is the alternative? Ed Milliband? I wouldn't have thought so. |
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Post by tangent on Apr 15, 2013 10:50:09 GMT
I agree, when I think of our current political leaders, I'm in a pit of despair. Vince Cable is the only person who gives me hope.
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Post by Moose on Apr 15, 2013 14:42:49 GMT
Ahem, deej is brand new steve, he is not 'back'  Welcome Deej. |
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Post by tangent on Apr 15, 2013 14:54:05 GMT
Oh, I thought it was... never mind.
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Post by Moose on Apr 15, 2013 14:57:08 GMT
Who did you think it was?
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Post by tangent on Apr 15, 2013 15:01:48 GMT
DG
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Post by Kye on Apr 15, 2013 15:09:05 GMT
I miss DG!
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Post by Moose on Apr 15, 2013 15:09:57 GMT
Oh right yeah I can see how that could have been. Yeah I miss DG too |
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Post by Mari on Apr 15, 2013 15:56:15 GMT
I agree, when I think of our current political leaders, I'm in a pit of despair. Vince Cable is the only person who gives me hope. You can always ask Schwarzenegger to emigrate to the UK. I heard he did great things in the US. Or Palin? |
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Post by Moose on Apr 15, 2013 16:00:48 GMT
Ew. At least we don't have Palin types here. Much.
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Post by JoeP on Apr 15, 2013 18:16:40 GMT
Central London is going to be interesting on Wednesday with all the road closures and the fairly realistic threats of counter-demonstrations.
(Perhaps I ought to mention that I am working in London?)
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Post by Moose on Apr 15, 2013 18:20:13 GMT
Ah you? Will you still be here in June? we're having a moot at mine
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Post by JoeP on Apr 15, 2013 19:54:48 GMT
Oop North? Is there a thread I should examine on this subject?
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Post by Alvamiga on Apr 15, 2013 20:19:09 GMT
I never liked Margaret Thatcher in many ways and I was glad when she was hounded out of office but, as far as I was concerned, my interest in her ended there. If I was given the choice over who's turn it was to die, she wouldn't have even been on the radar, and there are far more deserving people. Maybe you would have felt differently if your life and your family's lives were ruined by her policies. Many people's were. She pulled the rug from under their feet and did nothing to help them. I can understand their bitterness. I think I was to young to fully appreciate what she did at the time. I know that before she was prime minister, she was the person responsible from taking away the free milk we had each day at school. Cameron seems to be doing the same rug-pulling act now! What is so bad about it is that it's not one person doing these things, but many people voting it through, even though they are supposed to be representing our best interests. |
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Post by deej on Apr 15, 2013 20:36:27 GMT
Ahem, deej is brand new steve, he is not 'back' Welcome Deej. Hi everyone, Easy mistake to make. I have come over from the same forum as Moonraker. Yak pointed it out to us. I hope to enjoy posting on here. |
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Post by madmadeline on Apr 15, 2013 20:40:17 GMT
Welcome!
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Post by Moose on Apr 15, 2013 21:35:57 GMT
Moonraker has been here for a while It's just that we moved from our old place which was a lot bigger. We're just getting started here |
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Post by madmadeline on Apr 15, 2013 21:42:37 GMT
I was welcoming deej, not Moonraker! Welcome deej! |
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Post by Moose on Apr 15, 2013 21:47:09 GMT
Joe I will send you moot details. It will prolly be the usual debauch; too much booze, too much red meat, too much cake and then everyone passing out on my living room floor
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Post by madmadeline on Apr 15, 2013 22:15:10 GMT
that sounds like HEAVEN!
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Post by tangent on Apr 15, 2013 23:11:22 GMT
Can you come, MM?
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Post by tangent on Apr 15, 2013 23:12:45 GMT
You can always ask Schwarzenegger to emigrate to the UK. I heard he did great things in the US. Or Palin? You are quite a joker. Actually, we could do a lot worse with Boris Johnson, current Lord Mayor of London. |
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Post by madmadeline on Apr 15, 2013 23:13:46 GMT
I would love to! And if I win the lottery I'll be there! Til then, I'm stuck this side of the pond, unfortunately |
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Post by Kye on Apr 15, 2013 23:17:09 GMT
I am sooooooo looking forward!
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