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Why was Margaret Thatcher seen as such a vile evil human being? Only thing in the states is just about her involvement in the Falkland War. (lemmy.world)
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[–] NOT_RICK@lemmy.world 7 points 1 day ago (1 children)

Don’t forget the bit where she allowed her government to arm paramilitary death squads in Northern Ireland.

[–] ohulancutash@feddit.uk 4 points 1 day ago

To be honest, that was a selling point for many who feared the terror threat on the mainland. Similarly, the Falklands war Ironically strengthened her support, despite her doing absolutely everything to avoid conflict with Argentina.