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Originally posted by x6BL_Brando:


What is important to note is the effect such revelations have on the public consciousness, especially on the younger members of (a) society (that Thatcher eventually refused to recognise). An attitude of "well, if they can do it, why not me?" started up, and has burnt like wildfire ever since.

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One of the saddest things ever to occur. Even at the time she made greed or selfishness, a good thing and promoted it. I`ll give her credit though that she actually got me interested in politics. Before that I didn`t really care.

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Its a good thing the moderators can maintain a neutral perspective when it comes to a sensitive subject such as politics.

It hasn't breached the rules - no slanging matches or personal insults.

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It hasn't breached the rules - no slanging matches or personal insults.

This has been a very interesting thread to me since my own perspective is from the other side of the ocean. We were going through our own reinvention at the time (the malaise from Vietnam, Nixon, Carter, 70's stagflation, etc.) so we would read about the tumult in the UK but sort of equated it to our own troubles. Apparently it was nothing of the kind. For us in the USA it was primarily a morale and attitude adjustment (not a system overhaul) while for you folks it was nearly revolutionary! I truly had no idea it was that intense. You're a tough nation and I have no doubts that the changes, for better or worse, will be sorted out and you will be a stronger nation for it. I have confidence in you