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Why was Margaret Thatcher seen as such a vile evil human being? Only thing in the states is just about her involvement in the Falkland War. (lemmy.world)
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[–] SaltSong@startrek.website 21 points 2 days ago

Trade unions were particularly powerful in the 1970s, and were able to leverage an escalating series of concessions from government that were simply unsustainable at any time, let alone during economic crisis.

It's fascinating for the stuff for common people is always "unsustainable," but there's always money for people who already have money.