The Baroness. Margaret Thatcher, Conservative Prime Minister of the United Kingdom 1975-1990 -- The Iron Lady, my hero. I admire her more than any other public figure of my lifetime. I named my formidable cow after her meaning no disrespect but the utmost appreciation of her strength and intelligence. She is famously quoted, "Tbe problem with socialism is you eventually run out of other people's money." She is in ill health now with Alzheimer's and it's sad, sad.
Some time in the early 90s she came to Seattle to give a speech. Mom (who also loved her) and George and I went to hear her. It was a big crowd but so respectful that you could hear every word. She spoke of limited government and strong defense -- as I recall it was pretty much what you would expect. It was a thrill to be in the same space with her.
A film is being made. Meryl Streep seems like a good choice. Hope they don't goober it up. Here's the trailer:
