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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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[–] hitmyspot@aussie.zone 2 points 2 days ago

I think more about mining strikes and hunger and northern Ireland would be helpful. She was ambitious in her policies regarding restructuring. It wasn't just the emotional side she didn't consider. It was the human side. The poverty, unemployment, deaths etc.