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Margaret Thatcher Dies At 87

Posted by samzenpus on from the rest-in-peace dept.

syngularyx writes "Margaret Thatcher, the former British prime minister who became one of the most influential global leaders of the postwar period, died on Monday, three decades after her championing of free-market economics and individual choice transformed Britain's economy and her vigorous foreign policy played a key role in the end of the Cold War."

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  1. A sad day by gadget+junkie · · Score: -1, Troll

    She was full of common sense. contrary to public perceptions, she maintained rather strict regulations on the economy. Only, laws were fewer.

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  2. Re:Good riddance by fustakrakich · · Score: 1, Troll

    I'm pretty sure 8% growth in GDP benefits everyone.

    To vastly different degrees, yes. And the people who got fucked simply don't exist.

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