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2006-06-04 Britain

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Posted by Fred 2006-06-04 00:00|| || Front Page|| [4 views since 2007-05-07] Top

#1 There is a moving incident from Winston Churchill's funeral that shows how the unions then had class, even with respect to a political opponent. As the funeral barge sailed down the Thames, the dockworkers dipped the dockside cranes in salute to the great man.

Does anyone think they'd do the same now?

Posted by Eric Jablow">Eric Jablow 2006-06-04 00:31|| 2006-06-04 00:31|| Front Page Top

#2 Send her body over here when she dies - we'll give her the state funeral she deserves.

Bet there'd be quite a crowd of ordinary people passing by the bier, too.

If the Capitol isn't available (some of the Dems would probably have a fit at the suggestion), her funeral could be held at William & Mary College in Williamsburg, where she served as Chancellor for a time.

I'd certainly haul my ass down there.

Posted by Barbara Skolaut">Barbara Skolaut 2006-06-04 00:41|| http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/page/15bk1/Home_Page.html]">[http://ariellestjohndesigns.com/page/15bk1/Home_Page.html] 2006-06-04 00:41|| Front Page Top

#3 Can Bush start planning Carter's? Maybe he'll take the hint...

Posted by tu3031 2006-06-04 00:46|| 2006-06-04 00:46|| Front Page Top

#4 "You turn if you want to. The lady's not for turning!"

in her grave just yet ..

Gawd if I caught my family planning my funeral , i wouldnt be best pleased :p

Posted by MacNails 2006-06-04 02:06|| 2006-06-04 02:06|| Front Page Top

#5 Bury her on Mt. Kent to scare off the Argies.

Posted by 6 2006-06-04 07:37|| 2006-06-04 07:37|| Front Page Top

#6 I am certain she wants to be buried, when the time comes, next to her late husband Denis. They loved each other deeply.

Posted by Eric Jablow">Eric Jablow 2006-06-04 11:41|| 2006-06-04 11:41|| Front Page Top

#7 All snark aside, of course.

Posted by 6 2006-06-04 13:09|| 2006-06-04 13:09|| Front Page Top

#8 Bury 'em both on Tumble Down!

Posted by 6 2006-06-04 13:12|| http://www.malvinahousehotel.com/index.htm]">[http://www.malvinahousehotel.com/index.htm] 2006-06-04 13:12|| Front Page Top

#9 the honour is normally reserved for politicians who "saved the country at times of dire need".

IIUC, when she became PM, the 70's UK was in a dire shape, kinda like 2006's France, paralyzed by politicized unions, on the verge of bankruptcy, impotent and socialist (a situation similar to the USA and Reagan).
She pretty much saved the country, at least from socialism, that's why the likes of Ken loach and other red won't forgive her.

Posted by anonymous5089 2006-06-04 13:31|| 2006-06-04 13:31|| Front Page Top

#10 Bury her on Mt. Kent to scare off the Argies.

heh I understood that 6r as respect for and recognition of Margaret Thatcher's great strength of character and tremendous Will!

It's a shame the world doesn't have more like her, we could sure use the leadership right now.

Posted by RD 2006-06-04 21:26|| 2006-06-04 21:26|| Front Page Top

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