[wagglebee]

"Millions owe him their freedom and self-respect. The whole world is inspired by his example."

A fitting tribute by the last of the three brave Cold Warriors who destroyed the Iron Curtain.

[mathprof]

Ditto!

[billorites]

Yeah, she's the last remaining isn't she?

[Luddite Patent Counsel]

The "greatest pope of modern times"? Dude was pope since the Carter administration. He's pretty much the only pope of modern times.

[Mr Ramsbotham]

"His life was a long struggle against the lies employed to excuse evil. ..."

Volumes could not say more.

[billorites]

It's interesting, how as a result of illness, John Paul II, Reagan and Thatcher were all largely deprived of the ability to speak out in their declining years.

JPII probably had an advantage, given his excellent staff support, still I can't help but wonder...

Just how things might be different if the Gipper and Old Iron Butt, (Lady Thatcher) were able to make daily commentary on recent events.

[Professional Engineer]

Iron Lady bump!

[Spirited]

God bless her, strengthen and magnify her "voice" and her vital insights on what is happening in history. Her Nation would be a lot wiser to hear her than all the bilge they are taking in just now. She truly saved the economics of that Nation and I don't think she has been given credit for what she accomplished.

REagan would have done likewise but he was saddled with barnacles.

[wideawake]

The Holy Father, President Reagan and Prime Minister Thatcher are giants.

We are lucky to have lived in their days.

[Churchillspirit]

A great pity that she may not be able to pay tribute to the Pope because of her failing health. Although her presence at President Reagan's funeral was so very touching.