Thatcher: an American view........

The dark side of UK life is highly unattractive when viewed from the perspective of reactions to Margaret Thatcher's passing.

 

It is incredulous to we Americans that our forefathers and the chief architects and engineers of our country could be so cold, ghoulish and sadistic when it comes to burying a paragon of British leadership.

 

 

I imagine we are talking about a small minority, but its magnification by the likes of the BBC for airing Ding Dong the Witch is Dead gives us the impression that Death Party guests represent a major slice of the UK population.

 

Why, we ask, is the most highly acclaimed Prime Minister since Winston Churchill so dreadfully unappreciated and detested by segments of the population.

 

We silently credit Margaret with bolstering our Ronald Reagan both intellectually and in terms of his fortitude. And Americans have come to love and respect Reagan and his brand of political conservatism.

 

Maggie's towering strength was slow to manifest itself here in the former colony, but once we realized what we were dealing with vast amounts of credit and appreciation were bestowed, especially with respect to her taming the unions.

 

There will be no death parties here and our most liberal media will follow and report the funeral.