I don't remember claiming that either view was valid, I said it made my night. I think, though, that her parents were able to buy their council house. Would that be enough knowledge to validate … (View Post)

I guess he could have been a more effective politician, beaten the Tories (he did have two chances), and changed things. But I think the main point was that she was aware that Scargill and Kinnock we… (View Post)

@JamesKelly I don't think pointing out that Labour closed more mines than Thatcher implies a belief that mine-closing was a bad thing. Just like when Labour people point out that Thatcher closed… (View Post)

A marked difference I've noticed in the reaction to Maggie's death has been on Facebook, between my friends from school (in Wiltshire) and my newer friends in London (where I've lived … (View Post)

My favourite thing about this disagree button is "earning" them from ridiculous socialists! :) (View Post)