Interesting coverage from The Guardian Re Maggie Thatcher.

[Cleita]

http://www.guardian.co.uk/politics/blog/2013/apr/08/miliband-clegg-local-elections-cameron-madrid

Some of the remarks:

This is Barry Neild taking over the blog. I've just returned from Brixton in south London, where roughly 500 people have gathered for an impromptu street party to celebrate Margaret Thatcher's death. I left the party in full swing -- the crowd dancing to a thumping 1980s soundtrack, drums, horns and even a trombone. Also, plenty of cider and beer -- plus a few pints of milk in recognition of the former education minister's reputation for "snatching" free dairy drinks from school children. There were, of course, regular chants of "Maggie Maggie Maggie, dead dead dead" and a huge cheer when someone unfurled a banner proclaiming "the bitch is dead" from the balcony of a nearby cinema.

Barf worthy comments from our elite:

Nancy Reagan, Ronald Reagan's widow, has put out this statement about Lady Thatcher.

I am terribly saddened today to learn of the death of Margaret Thatcher. The world has lost a true champion of freedom and democracy.

It is well known that my husband and Lady Thatcher enjoyed a very special relationship as leaders of their respective countries during one of the most difficult and pivotal periods in modern history. Ronnie and Margaret were political soul mates, committed to freedom and resolved to end Communism. As Prime Minister, Margaret had the clear vision and strong determination to stand up for her beliefs at a time when so many were afraid to “rock the boat.” As a result, she helped to bring about the collapse of the Soviet Union and the liberation of millions of people.

Ronnie and I knew her as a dear and trusted friend, and I will miss her. The United States knew Margaret as a spirited and courageous ally, and the world owes her a debt of gratitude.

My heart goes out to Mark, Carol and the entire Thatcher family.

From John Boehner, the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives

The greatest peacetime prime minister in British history is dead. Margaret Thatcher, a grocer’s daughter, stared down elites, union bosses, and communists to win three consecutive elections, establish conservative principles in Western Europe, and bring down the Iron Curtain.

There was no secret to her values – hard work and personal responsibility – and no nonsense in her leadership. She once said, ‘Defeat? I do not recognize the meaning of the word.’ Now this lady who was never for turning goes to rest as grateful friends and allies around the world mourn her passing and pray for her loved ones.

Americans will always keep Lady Thatcher in our hearts for her loyalty to Ronald Reagan and their friendship that we all admired. At this difficult hour, I send the condolences of the U.S. House of Representatives to Prime Minister Cameron and the British people.From John Boehner, the Republican Speaker of the House of Representatives

The greatest peacetime prime minister in British history is dead. Margaret Thatcher, a grocer’s daughter, stared down elites, union bosses, and communists to win three consecutive elections, establish conservative principles in Western Europe, and bring down the Iron Curtain.

There was no secret to her values – hard work and personal responsibility – and no nonsense in her leadership. She once said, ‘Defeat? I do not recognize the meaning of the word.’ Now this lady who was never for turning goes to rest as grateful friends and allies around the world mourn her passing and pray for her loved ones.

Americans will always keep Lady Thatcher in our hearts for her loyalty to Ronald Reagan and their friendship that we all admired. At this difficult hour, I send the condolences of the U.S. House of Representatives to Prime Minister Cameron and the British people.

Lots of comments. So much faux praise and just laughable stuff. Enjoy.

[malaise]

1. The Guardian's comments section

is something else today. Most of the other papers have disabled comments.

I love the Guardian. Brits are way more irreverent with death - they present the truth not some sanitized version of the deceased

[Cleita]

2. Some of the comments are hilarious. n/t

[malaise]

3. Delish is the word

[Blue_Tires]

4. Great line: "She did more to damage British industry than the Luftwaffe"

[malaise]

6. I have to bookmark this page to read all these comments

Delish is the word

[Cleita]

8. They keep adding stuff as they go along too, so be sure to refresh the page now and then.n/t

[Posteritatis]

12. Ow! (nt)

[malaise]

5. Galloway

George Galloway @georgegalloway

Thatcher described Nelson Mandela as a "terrorist". I was there. I saw her lips move. May she burn in the hellfires.

George Galloway @georgegalloway

Tramp the dirt down.

[Cleita]

7. He sure didn't like her.

[malaise]

9. Hundreds gather in Glasgow, Liverpool and Brixton to 'celebrate' death of Margaret Thatcher

Martin Chomsky, the lead singer of Chomsky Allstars, performed his song So Long Margaret Thatcher in George Square.

He said: "There are mixed emotions. I was never brought up to celebrate anyone's death but the pain she brought to Latin America, Europe and around the world should be remembered.

"I would rather that Thatcherism was dead because she is mostly to blame for what is going on today.

"She is responsible, but not solely, for the massive gap between the rich and the poor."

http://www.independent.co.uk/news/uk/politics/hundreds-gather-in-glasgow-liverpool-and-brixton-to-celebrate-death-of-margaret-thatcher-8565125.html

[Cleita]

14. She started the union busting in Britain that inspired Reagan to try to do the same here. n/t

[Cleita]

10. George Bush.

This is from George W Bush, the former US president.

Laura and I are saddened by the death of Baroness Margaret Thatcher.

She was an inspirational leader who stood on principle and guided her nation with confidence and clarity.

Prime Minister Thatcher is a great example of strength and character, and a great ally who strengthened the special relationship between the United Kingdom and the United States.

Laura and I join the people of Great Britain in remembering the life and leadership of this strong woman and friend.

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Could they not have found a drunker looking picture of him.

[Arugula Latte]

15. Now, wheresh mah paintbrush? Ah gotta paint me sum more puppiesh...

[Auntie Bush]

19. Was hepainting a pictureof a dog when he said that?

[Cleita]

23. I think he was having hair of the dog from the looks of that photo.

[sufrommich]

11. I expect she'll get the same white wash Ronald Reagan got

in the U.S.,hopefully the U.K doesn't fall for that crap.I don't dance on graves,I'll just sayshe was a horrible human being,so was Ronald Reagan before history was rewritten for him.

[Cleita]

13. From what I've been gleaning from the nooz, it's going to be a big deal on the order of

the funeral of Princess Diana. But with the commentary I've been reading, they better get their whole military out there to control the crowds of working class people she shat all over.

[Auntie Bush]

21. That's nothing! Wait till they rewrite history for Bush.

Oh wait! Bush already did that with his library.

[Cleita]

16. "Margaret Thatcher's Dead. LOL"

Sign on the Ritzy theater in Brixton.

LOL!

[LeftInTX]

17. I don't remember anyone celebrating when Reagan died.

But, I wasn't a member here at the time.

Reagan, fortunately disappeared from public life, so when he died I basically shrugged.

[Cleita]

18. You missed the three day funeral in DC?

It was a real slobber fest with Nancy practically throwing herself over the coffin.

[LeftInTX]

20. I mean the other kind of celebrating.

Like this kind:
I couldn't watch the slobber fest.

He was pretty much gone after he left office, which was good enough for me.

Some of the Brits are celebrating with the "Witch is dead". I didn't see any of that when Reagan died.

[Cleita]

22. Oh we were in my house.

No there wasn't celebrating in the streets. Too bad.