Yesterday, I woke to the news that the Devil had chosen his bride. My first thought was for the tortured souls who could now dance light and free knowing that she had finally made the journey to the depths of Hell.

Throughout the day, I would engage in conversations, vehement discussions and deflect taunts and slurs.

At the end of the day, I poured a large dram of whiskey and sent the angel's share to one and all of her victims.  My Gran, I would like to think, is sharing a Dram or two with Michael Devine and the rest..

 I always am amazed by the fascination with British government officials that a lot of people here in America have...indeed, in all matters British... I mean, we won our fight for freedom...didn't we?

Yes, but Bit, with respect, I don't agree that Maggie Thatcher's passing is a cause for celebration. Perhaps I'm too philosophical, but she didn't seem an introspective soul, and I suspect she never considered her callous response to the hunger strikers as anything but doing her job. I'm not excusing this, I'm just uncomfortable judging. Let the facts of history speak for themselves, in my view. RIP. 

And many people share your sentiment....but quite a few share the other sentiment ...I whispered a prayer for her soul but also said a prayer for those who suffered so

It was not just Irish folk...but the common British and Scots as well... And, in my family, living in Birmingham England, Glasgow, Crossmaglen, Newry and Roscommon...the effect was multiplied...Innocent civilians with no attachment to the IRA were targeted...then there was the coal miners strike...working class communities were devestated....

Perhaps, I too would like to hope, in an introspective moment, she did give a thought to those she had callously dismissed.. Did she do good as well? To be sure that she did...but there is always need for a balance of perspective

Though she is not solely to blame....a mostly spineless Irish government who did nothing to stop her policies also contributed

Disagree with her policies if you wish, but I find it absolutely appalling to read all these vitriolic comments all over the internet.  From what I can gather, the vast majority of people here in Ireland still hate her (for varying reasons), and most are not shy about spewing vile venom about it.  Totally classless, in my opinion.  There are plenty of modern-day politicians with whom I disagree and may not even like personally, but to speak so hatefully (to put it mildly) of someone upon their death is just really, really sad.

She emanated from a long line of imperialists who murder with abandon... But on a lighter note, I believe she died of dementia related complications which would allow her to approach the Pearly Gates with a shrug and a "What are you looking at?" angelic smirk...

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