I can't remember if I like her or not. Opinions?
I like the older Republicans that the GOP establishment cannot dig up from their graves or retirement homes and trot them out to tell everyone why Trump, Cruz, Walker are bad and only Jeb is a true Republican.
I liked her at the time. However, the times and problems have changed. They require a different approach today. I can also say, historically speaking, that I would have supported the control the British empire exercised as being effective.
She was a pistol. Was a neighbor of my cousin who lived in Morristown, NJ.
I remember her very fondly. A fierce advocate for America during the dangerous early 80’s period of the cold war. Of course, everything in those days were in contrast to the serial nincompoops and disasters of the Carter crew.
"If in the judicious determination of the members of the United Nations they feel they are not welcome and treated with the hostly consideration that is their due, the United States strongly encourages member states to seriously consider removing themselves and this organization from the soil of the United States. We will put no impediment in your way and we will be at the dockside bidding you a farewell as you set off into the sunset."
UN Ambassador Charles Lichenstein, 20 Sep. 1983 source
"Maybe all those delegates should have six months in Moscow and then six months in New York, and it would give them an opportunity to see two ways of life. I think the gentleman [Charles Lichenstein] who spoke the other day had the hearty approval of most people in America in his suggestion that we weren’t asking anyone to leave, but if they chose to leave, good-bye."
President Ronald Reagan, 21 Sep. 1983 press conference, in response to Amb. Lichenstein's remarks.
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Yeesh, you obviously have Internet, ever hear of search engines and doing your own research?
Welcome to FReerupublic, BTW.
Hell yes
Her and Maggie thatcher the only two women ever elected or appointed to national level worth a damn
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She was Bill-the-Cat’s girlfriend...
She spoke at my wife’s college graduation in 1978. I remember her advising the all woman graduating class to follow her example: have kids first, keep up with their chosen field while raising their kids, and then put their degree to financial use after the kiddies are grown.
I would have voted for her as the first female president.
Very sharp woman.
In her heydey...My ultra conservative father cheered her....I saw one of her last TV appearances years later...Dementia had set in and she was a shell...it was so sad.
In time though, differences over policy and personality clashes with Alexander Haig and George Schultz led to Kirkpatrick's resignation and return to academic life. With better circumstances and a dash of luck, Kirkpatrick might have been Reagan's running mate in 1984 or a GOP candidate for President herself.
She wrote a valuable book back then, 'Dictatorships and Double Standards' which apparently can be had for pennies today. It's still worth your time to read.