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Margaret Thatcher: No Collagen Needed

September 28, 2005 | By Charmaine Yoest

After an hour watching Hollywood's version of a female leader, we need an antidote. We need the real thing.

"To those waiting with bated breath for that favourite media catchphrase, the U-turn, I have only one thing to say: You turn if you want to. The lady's not for turning."

October 10, 1980

Posted at 12:26 AM
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What did Margaret Thatcher accomplish?

Posted by: Eric Jaffa | September 28, 2005 9:30 AM

Very funny, Eric.

Posted by: charmaine | September 28, 2005 9:49 AM

I'm not trying to be funny.

I'm asking what Margaret Thatcher accomplished as Prime Minister which you admire.

Posted by: Eric Jaffa | September 28, 2005 10:19 AM

I'll list a couple:

1. reined in out of control trade unions that had destroyed 3 previous governments.

2. Led a privatization initiative that revitalized the British economy and made it the powerhouse of Europe. (e.g. British Airways and British Steel)

3. Steadfast foe of Communists

4. Understood how civilians leadership should set goals and let the military do their jobs (Falklands war)

5. Tremendous friend of the US and freedom world wide.

6. Gutsy Leader facing up to the IRA (Brighton bombing)

7. Role Model for women everywhere

Posted by: The Drill SGT | September 28, 2005 2:09 PM

What did she do that you don't admire?

Posted by: wyck | September 28, 2005 2:55 PM

wyck-

If that question was for me, I don't admire Thatcher because she favored the rich over the poor with policies such as the Poll Tax:
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poll_tax

Posted by: Eric Jaffa | September 28, 2005 3:58 PM

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