As Socialism gains Strength Here, Remember The Iron Lady’s Fight Against It

Margaret Thatcher was a champion exposing and fighting Socialism in Great Britain in the 80’s. She left a legacy in that country. That fight is rearing its ugly head in our country, as it beguiles our youth in colleges and bars through a phalanx of professors and other fellow-travelers. Now, an avowed “Socialist,” Bernie Sanders, has bolted to the top element of one of our two great political parties espousing all the collective bromides and promises long offered by his Marxist predecessors. In last night’s Democrat debate only one candidate could muster any condemnation for the reprehensible political ideology when confronted by a direct question on it! It looks to me that we are gearing up for a classic fight between one side standing with and for the rights of the individual and the other standing with and for the rights of the state over the individual. It is a fight long in coming, but vitally necessary.

Sadly, the individual rights champion here is not one of Thatcher’s profound abilities and appeal, but “You fight with the army you have, not the one you want.”

A good article to remember for what PM Thatcher stood —

https://fee.org/articles/margaret-th...r-best-quotes/

I regard those fanatics as a cult---no different than the trump cult of blind believers who have hijacked the Republican party.

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Originally Posted by Dave Grubb

I regard those fanatics as a cult---no different than the trump cult of blind believers who have hijacked the Republican party.

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Yep - that's the way I see it too, Dave. Yet, they continue to treat us as outsiders - like we're the enemy too.

I think what we're seeing is Trump's influence - confronting people harshly if they have a different point of view. Yet, he talks about how he just wants to be treated fairly.

We are not the enemy - for, we're amongst friends here. Like most people, we seek friendship in return.

Hunter

Well said sir :clap:

Well, I think we've got some Socialistic trends surfacing, but I would be surprised if it's more than that. We've seen how Britain has gotten more Conservative, and it's just as likely we (the USA) has too. I see these fluctuations as a natural occurrence.

Hunter

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Originally Posted by UTAH

I think what we're seeing is Trump's influence - confronting people harshly if they have a different point of view.



Hunter

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Ute two wrongs don't make a right but surely you have seen the treatment handed out by the left to conservative speakers especially on campuses.

I've seen Progressives and Conservatives treat each other poorly on campuses. Frankly, I have not kept track of whom is dissing whom more - I just don't like to see it.

Hunter

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Originally Posted by UTAH

I've seen Progressives and Conservatives treat each other poorly on campuses. Frankly, I have not kept track of whom is dissing whom more - I just don't like to see it.

Hunter

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Then you need to get out more.