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[Oracle]

Which women are remembered in History for being warmongers?

Started a war, continued a war, pre-empted an enemy attack .....

I'll start with Margaret Thatcher and the Falklands war.

Surely a man in Government would have negotiated a settlement without sending so many to their deaths

[RichardB]

Golda maier??

just off the top of my kefali

[RichardB]

Boudicca

Joan of ark

[Oracle]

Golda maier??

just off the top of my kefali

Yeah, yeah ... I remember ... do you have some details to impart so that we don't have to Google ...

Opinions on what she did would be good too ( make them controversial !!!!!).

[RichardB]

Golda Meir


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When the word "greatness" comes to mind, Golda Meir comes immediately to the forefront. Her commitment to her land and to her people was the paragon of human dedication. Her complete involvement, tempered with love, fired by fierce devotion, caused the world to know that she was a true mover of mountains.

Though born in Kiev, Russia, she moved to Milwaukee, Wisconsin with her family in 1906. In 1915, she joined the Labor Zionist Party. In 1917, she married Morris Meyerson and they moved to Tel Aviv (then Palestine) in 1921. Later they became the proud parents of Sarah and Menachem.

Eighteen years ago today (March 7, 1969), Golda Meir was nominated by the Labor Party to be Prime Minister of Israel. She held this esteemed position until 1974. Before Golda Meir became Prime Minister, she was the Foreign Minister for Israel from 1956 to 1965, During her time as Foreign Minister, she had the opportunity to work with the cooperative agricultural and urban planning programs between Israel and Africa. Golda Meir was very proud of her international, as well as domestic work. After this time she became the Secretary General of the Mapai Party. She was Minister of Labor from 1949 to 1956, a position which was her personal favorite, for she had the time to work with and for the people.

Always concerned with her people, Golda Meir, working with the Labor Movement, attended the Zionist Congress in Geneva in 1939, to help ensure protection of European Jews. She was greatly saddened to discover that many Europeans were not as caring as she thought they might be. In 1948, she was part of the People's Council signing the vital proclamation establishing the State of Israel.

One of the hardest days in the life of Golda Meir was October 6, 1973 - the beginning of the Yom Kippur War. It was a great tragedy for Golda Meir. In June, 1974, Golda Meir retired from political life.

Dates and positions do not begin to explain the lasting positive influence of Golda Meir. She is still deeply loved today by her people and by millions more throughout the world. Her dedication to her country and her personal concern for all people are legendary. Whatever Golda Meir did, she did for the people.

If Greatness is given a name, it surely is Golda Meir.

Well heres a few details young O

Opinions I'll leave to far cleverer forummers than me



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[denizaksulu]

Golda maier??

just off the top of my kefali

Yeah, yeah ... I remember ... do you have some details to impart so that we don't have to Google ...

Opinions on what she did would be good too ( make them controversial !!!!!).

Golda Meir, almost single hanledly arm the Israelis against their Arab neighbors. Thats a good start. She toured many European countries and bought enough armour to succeed. The Czechs have a lot to answer for. They also supplied Cyprus too.

[Oracle]

RichardB thank you for that glowing biography of surely a great Woman Warmonger; and to Deniz for an interesting personal opinion

Back to Margaret Thatcher whose Victory against Argentina in 1982 hailed her amongst the greats of past Warmongers both male and female, and helped secure a much needed re-election win

It's been currently debated whether she should be honoured with a State Funeral when she finally joins her beloved Denis

[Nikitas]

Meir, born in the Ukraine, grew up in Wisconsin, always sported an American accent but otherwise was an Israeli and defended "her land" against the people who were born there. Something is wrong with the above, cannot tell what yet.

[roseandchan]

our friend went to the falklands to fight for britian, told us loads of stories about the killing of unarmed innocent soldiers by the brits during this war. he has never been the same since.pensioned off by the forces. god bless maggie thatcher for the mess she made of that.

[Oracle]

our friend went to the falklands to fight for britian, told us loads of stories about the killing of unarmed innocent soldiers by the brits during this war. he has never been the same since.pensioned off by the forces. god bless maggie thatcher for the mess she made of that.

rose do you think she deserves a state funeral?

I must say I think she should be honoured in this way, for being the first female PM ..... it wasn't that long ago when women were still fighting for the right to vote.

Despite her selfish policies, I can't help but admire her as a role model for beating men at their own game .... But disappointed she wasn't "female" enough to steer away from war and find alternative means to settle the Falkland's situation.