Posted by
Grampus on Wednesday, January 24, 2007 6:33:51 PM
It
appears that Terry McCauliffe is preparing a spin for Hillary's
campaign along the theme that she should be seen as the "Iron Lady" of
American politics. Quoting McCauliffe, "“Their policies are totally
different but they are both perceived as very tough,” said Terry
McAuliffe, Clinton’s campaign chairman."
However, if you compare the below quotes side by side, it becomes very
clear that Thatcher was all about liberty and prosperity, while Hillary
is all about unions, big government, and high taxes and spending."
Thatcher– There is no such thing as society: there are individual men and women, and there are families.
Clinton- We must stop thinking of the individual and start thinking about what is best for society.
Thatcher-People think that at the top there isn’t much room. They tend
to think of it as an Everest. My message is that there is tons of room
at the top.
Clinton-Throughout the 1980’s, we did hear too much about individual gain and the ethos of selfishness and greed.
Thatcher-I owe nothing to Women’s Lib.
Clinton-I'm not some little woman standing by my man like Tammy Wynette
Thatcher-No one would remember the Good Samaritan if he’d only had good intentions—he had money as well.
Clinton-We're going to take things away from you on behalf of the common good.
Thatcher-If you want to cut your own throat, don’t come to me for a bandage.
Clinton-Children’s lives are not shaped solely by their families or
immediate surroundings at large. That is why we must avoid the false
dichotomy that says only government or only family is responsible.
Personal values and national policies must both play a role.
I believe I will go for Thatcher with personal liberties and not
Hillary's version of the State controlling every aspect of our lives.
Grampus