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Margaret Thatcher Remembered

Tuesday April 9 2013

 The World Changing Margaret Thatcher by British Historian Paul Johnson. Have you read any of Paul Johnson's books?

The American Margaret Thatcher has yet to emerge. Why not I wonder?  With a record number of female senators I still fail to see one of real conservative conviction.  Where is the person of priciple rather than convenient political vote of the moment?  We do not lack for females with massive progressive conviction, Diane Feinstein and Barbara Boxer continue to lead their state of California to financial oblivion. Stockton CA is now the largest US city currently in bankruptcy. 

Here are some quotes from the Iron Lady. My personal favorite of hers not included in this list - 

I tend to avoid compromise as it invariably leads to an abdication  of principle. 

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4 responses to “Margaret Thatcher Remembered”

  1. Luis Martinez Avatar
    Luis Martinez

    Great quote! And what a great lady!

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  2. cary kingsley Avatar
    cary kingsley

    Here is a funny bit of back story: When she first entered politics she had a very high tinny voice that was very off putting for the day. So she employed speech theripists till she developed a deeper more commanding voice. Also she was one of the first modern politicians to use body language coach’s.
    My point is that despite her actions it took fakerie to create a situation where her convictions were able to lead the UK.

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  3. Luis Martinez Avatar
    Luis Martinez

    Hmm. I must address the back-handed slap at Mrs. Thatcher. Many politicians employ coaches and consultants to help them hone their craft. It was not “fakery” so much as an effective use of her resources to achieve her vision. Something politicians absolutely must do is communicate with their constituents. Is it so bad that a woman of that time found it necessary to revise her delivery so that it commanded greater respect in a realm dominated by men? I’d say from the breadth of her accomplishments, her performance (if you will) on the world stage was quite stellar.

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    cary kingsley

    A response if I may: I was not being critical of the Lady, I was however being critical of society that relys on flair/showmanship/coaching over quality. As to the “many politicians” comment I remind that I said she was one of the “first” modern politicians to use such devices. Was she a great politician? yep. Would she have been elected without such “adjustments”? doubtful. Is she the gold standard for women in politics? nope she was the gold standard for any convicted politician who believes their values and wish’s to see them implimented on a large scale.

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