I'd never heard of this guy before - but you really talked him up, so I had to check out your link.
The cartoon's brilliant. Kind of sarcastic and optimistic at the same time. At least, that's the way I saw it.
Have you ever heard of Steve Bell? He draws for the Guardian and the Observer, although not exclusively. For me, he's been producing the best political satire to come out of Britain for years.
"She did good, she did bad - legacy - court is still out"
If you really believe that, then we'll have to agree to disagree, I think.
I don't think the jury's still out on that one. Her legacy has been a huge increase in the wealth gap, a huge rise in poverty and New Labour.
Agreed on Tony Benn. I have huge respect and admiration for the man too.
"You can accuse me of what you want - I like individual from whatever party that stand up for their beliefs"
This is a tricky one. On the one hand, I agree. Strong, principled, politically driven politicians must surely be better than the wishy washy nonsense we have now in government and opposition.
But on the other hand, 'standing up for your beliefs' isn't always a good thing. It rather depends on what your beliefs are, surely? Some of the beliefs Thatcher held are repulsive to me.
When people talk about her strength of conviction as a positive trait, you must understand what a kick in the teeth that is to, for example, an ex-miner.
I'm English, but I live in Spain and some of the Spanish accents here are so difficult for me. Talking on the phone is definitely the worst part. I think that a lot of communication is non-verbal. You know, hand gestures, body language. When this is taken away, it's so hard!!
I know it's frustrating sometimes..... but like most problems.... time will make things better!
Maybe it will help with your other problem too! Who knows!? :)
Hello Bogart. Nice quote. I'm good thanks, mate. How about yourself?
Hey Fotinia :) How are you? It's been a while? Todo bien?
3 day working week. Could be! They way things are going in the UK these days, a Victorian 6-day working week seems more probable. Thatcher's legacy of selfishness and individualism is (unfortunately) alive and well.
Off to work now, I'm a "striver", you see ;) so the replies will have to wait for later!
Apparently they still haven't made up their minds. We can be sure of a few things already though. He's going to be a he. He's going to old, celibate.... and wear a funny hat.
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