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To think that it's perfectly fine to be pleased someone is dead when they caused such a lot of harm?

503 replies

LoopaDaLoopa · 09/04/2013 09:43

So, all these people saying it is inappropriate to speak ill of the dead are all positive and nice about Pol Pot are they? Stalin? Hitler?

Just because someone dies does not make them a nice person.

And did you feel sorry for Saddam Hussain's family? Or did it not cross your mind?

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musicismylife · 09/04/2013 12:28

YANBU

Hey, OP, didn't you realise that free speech is only OK if you don't say things that upset people? Hmm

NorthernLurker · 09/04/2013 12:31

This isn't about opposing free speech. It's about not being a callous twat.

musicismylife · 09/04/2013 12:36

'free speech' is there for everyone, the callous twats included.

NorthernLurker · 09/04/2013 12:41

Yes indeed, callous twats have free rein to show exactly how much of a twat they may be. As this thread bears witness.

musicismylife · 09/04/2013 12:44

and you're entitled to that opinion Norther Lurker.

boschy · 09/04/2013 12:45

I think if someone is a callous twat it is as well to know about it and therefore one can steer clear.

I didnt like her; I do admire and respect her for the good things she achieved (personally and professionally). In some ways she could be very kind to individuals, as many have said in the media.

Yeah she fucked up on some stuff, but as others have said - she was democratically elected 3 times, her party went with her all the way until the end.

But as for all the witch is dead, and death parties - GROW UP!

LaQueen · 09/04/2013 12:47

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niceguy2 · 09/04/2013 12:47

Right, Thatcher was to blame for the Falklands. The Labour party had been close to a deal that at the time was agreeable to all parties.

Ok...i'll bite. How was Thatcher responsible for the Falklands? I mean did she order Argentinian soldiers to invade?

If someone forcibly enters your property and declares that your garden shed is actually theirs and has been all along. Do you:

a) Call the police and have them ejected
b) Organise a deal with them

I know what I would do.

TheCraicDealer · 09/04/2013 12:49

If Martin McGuinness says you're being unreasonable by celebrating her popping her clogs then you definitely are.

LaQueen · 09/04/2013 12:49

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NorthernLurker · 09/04/2013 12:51

Laqueen - my thoughts run along similar lines. I note she hasn't been back to say how old she is. Must be busy elsewhere.

ppeatfruit · 09/04/2013 12:52

Brainwashing? I was there at the time Abs You don't think she had anything to do with deregulation? (she asks politely).

pigletmania · 09/04/2013 12:52

Yes but there is no need for the downright nasty and inappropriate behaviour we are seeing on the streets. Some OfThese individuals were not even alive when she was in face, and i execs do not know who she is. Yes you dont have to care ad are or ably pleased but no need fr immature inappropriate behaviour, be discreet

pigletmania · 09/04/2013 12:52

Meant in office

Booyhoo · 09/04/2013 12:54

"But, of course, the type of person who behaves like this, just quite likes behaving like this, and requires virtually no reasoning, or provocation to do so."

spot on. i very much doubt the people 'celebrating' in that manner are newbies that have been driven from their homes by an overwhelming sense of joy.

musicismylife · 09/04/2013 12:54

When anyone dies, I think that it is so sad that they will never experience nature at its best, ya know, hearing the birds sing and all :(

LaQueen · 09/04/2013 12:55

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Tortington · 09/04/2013 12:56

If this was a 'Lets discuss Thatchers Policies' thread - then fine.

But this isn't. Those of you who have noticed any rants of mine on here or facebook, will know my politics. But I have refraned from giving my opinion here or facebook

because

it's crass.

That's all

TheRealFellatio · 09/04/2013 13:02

KungfuPanda your post of 11.06 was excellent. And that's all I have to say on the subject. Grin

grimbletart · 09/04/2013 13:03

I think celebrating Thatcher's death or spewing their visceral hatred (including on some threads on MN) says much more about the characters of these people than it ever does about MT.

YY Custardo.

ppeatfruit · 09/04/2013 13:04

Exactly dawndonna Thanks for the link

HoHoHoNoYouDont · 09/04/2013 13:07

When anyone dies, I think that it is so sad that they will never experience nature at its best, ya know, hearing the birds sing and all

Bless, that's just so sweet, I have thought similar myself. However, none of us know what we move onto. Perhaps the birds are tweeting there too! That's a whole other thread!

HoHoHoNoYouDont · 09/04/2013 13:07

Totally agree grimble

pigletmania · 09/04/2013 13:09

The vitriol and nastiness is awful and does indeed say a lot for te person displaying such inappropriate behaviour.whether you agreed with her or not an old lady died yesterday be discreet and act appropriately

ppeatfruit · 09/04/2013 13:09

Surely the reason why some tasteless people are having parties is down to MT's policies isn't it custardo?