Harrowing to search 'Thatcher' on here in the minutes after news breaks that she's in hospital. Majority of references are celebratory.
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James Manning (@JimRManning) December 21, 2012Former British Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher is recovering in the hospital after having surgery to remove a bladder growth. Many Twitterers are wishing her well:
Get well soon Margaret Thatcher.—
Ian (@formulafox) December 21, 2012
I hope Lady Thatcher will fully recover quickly after her minor operation.—
Nigel Macauley (@nigelmacauley) December 21, 2012
Just heard the news about Margaret Thatcher, glad to hear she's on the mend #getwellsoon #Thatcher—
Jack Murray (@TheJackMurray) December 21, 2012
Margaret thatcher in hospital ?
hope she recovers quickly ! #WeLoveThatcher—
Brian Power (@brian_power3) December 21, 2012
Best wishes to Lady Thatcher the greatest PM since Churchill .—
Cllr James Airey (@JamesCllr) December 21, 2012
Thought are with Lady Thatcher and family. Hope she recovers and returns to good health.—
Kameel Premhid (@kameelpremhid) December 21, 2012
Thoughts and prayers with Lady #Thatcher and family as she recovers in hospital. God bless her.—
Cllr Richard Hilton (@RichardHilton1) December 21, 2012
But scores of others are hoping for her death:
Margaret Thatcher is in Hospital. Is she dying? #Hopefully #SorryNotSorry—
Sam Shenton (@SamWShenton) December 21, 2012
Thatcher dead yet? Hurry up Doc, there's a massive party planned—
Mark Denton (@markcdenton) December 21, 2012
Sad news about Maggie Thatcher…………………..she's still alive #JFT96—
Ricky Mann (@RickyMann4) December 21, 2012
@philjackson1694 *pops champers in fridge* just in case…. #thatcher—
steph
(@yeomiesays) December 21, 2012
Radio Clyde News,"Margaret Thatcher's had a successful operation to remove a growth in her bladder.'' Thanks for the disappointment—
Feegz why (@louisfeighan) December 21, 2012
@SkyNewsBreak get dead soon Thatcher—
Neil Lambton (@numberoneskitz) December 21, 2012
Don't worry lads maggie thatcher is 87. It's only a matter of time. #cunt—
Paul (@ForestHillsLFC) December 21, 2012
"@SkyNews: Baroness Thatcher In Hospital After Surgery bit.ly/UWc5kS" in morgue after surgery hopefully
#ironwitch—
Daf Griffiths (@dgriffiths) December 21, 2012
Ohhhhh Thatcher just had an op, she could be dead by Christmas…—
Amanda Webb (@Hamperlady) December 21, 2012
Bad News.Thatcher has had a successful operation on her bladder.Hurry up ya old cow im waiting on you for a full house on Deid Bingo—
No Pasaran (@NCCMick) December 21, 2012
If Thatcher dies it could be the best Christmas my Dad has ever had! #FingersCrossed—
Emma Peers (@EmmaPeers) December 21, 2012
Breaking news maggie Thatcher it is bladder cancer 3 cheers hip hip hip.—
john collings (@qeensdale) December 21, 2012
I try and avoid being political, but the day Thatcher dies I'm having a party. Must try and get into Christmas spirit.—
Dave Baines (@dbainestoronto) December 21, 2012
Word is Thatcher has undergone an operation. I usually wouldn't wish death on anyone but a generation will dance on her grave. #ToryScum—
Matt Hale (@matt_j_hale) December 21, 2012
We're gonna have a party…when Maggie Thatcher dies!—
Samuel (@Gaucho364) December 21, 2012
Dear Death, please take Thatcher and leave Mandela!—
Catherine Rowlands (@cjr1968) December 21, 2012
I would NEVER wish death on anyone. But I'll turn a blind eye if the big man wants to take Thatcher tonight.—
Keith Murray (@admiralwbrown) December 21, 2012
Sad sad news ref maggie thatcher
THE TWATS STILL ALIVE—
carl (@carltaxi) December 21, 2012
Die thatcher die!!!!—
John Freeman (@_john_freeman) December 21, 2012
“@SkyNews: Baroness Thatcher In Hospital After Surgery bit.ly/UWc5kS” die cunt die—
Robbie Gallagher (@RJG_83_) December 21, 2012
Please die tonight you horrible, evil slag. I'm going out. I want to celebrate. #Thatcher—
Callum Gamble (@CalGamble1878) December 21, 2012
Thatcher in hospital! Please give us scouse a early present! Somebody pull the plug on her machine! #torytwat—
Drew Bennett (@DrewB17) December 21, 2012
Hope the cunt dies slowly & very painfully – Britain's ex-Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher has minor operation and is in hospital #JFT96—
Stevie D – LFC (@stephendngn) December 21, 2012
We're gonna have a party, we're gonna have a party, we're gonna have a partyyyyyyyy, when Maggie Thatcher dies, when Maggie Thatcher dies…—
Martinocalypse Now (@PlugInMartin) December 21, 2012
Shameful and disgusting.
Lets hope Margaret Thatcher makes a speedy recovery and can make it home to her family for Christmas—
Simon Evans (@simonevans117) December 21, 2012
I hope Lady Thatcher makes a speedy recovery. She deserves our respect and thoughts.—
Alessandro Georgiou (@ToryPragmatist) December 21, 2012
Indeed. We’re praying for a full and speedy recovery. God bless the Iron Lady.
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