Thatcher-Churchill Quote Debate

Commenters argue over the attribution, relevance, and contradictions of quotes or advice linked to Margaret Thatcher and Winston Churchill, often noting how Thatcher ignored similar counsel.

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ulfw Jan 24, 2026 View on HN

You must have forgotten Thatcher

therobots927 Sep 9, 2025 View on HN

Thatcher would be proud. What a waste

jessaustin Jun 23, 2017 View on HN

It seems Margaret Thatcher had something to say along these lines?

rawTruthHurts Jan 5, 2023 View on HN

Considering Churchill's loathe for working class people, your word will do.

barking Aug 16, 2012 View on HN

Are you referring to Maggie Thatcher? She was quite vocal at the time but was long out of office by then

cies May 20, 2021 View on HN

Thatcherism went beyond the namesake :)

ChrisRR Mar 23, 2021 View on HN

Thatcher was the prime minister, not "one politician"

kergonath Feb 7, 2021 View on HN

Wait, wasn't it Churchill?

kramerger Feb 28, 2024 View on HN

There is a Churchill quote there somewhere...

m4r35n357 Mar 24, 2020 View on HN

I think you mean since Thatcher.