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In reply to the discussion: Tweet of the Day [View all]Pacifist Patriot
(24,653 posts)Thatcher was appointed Secretary of State for Education and Science by Heath in his 70-74 government. She would have been 45, which is statistically pre-menopause.
Eva Peron was 33 when she died and a first lady, not a politician.
Marine Le Pen is my age and I am not post menopause. When she ran for president in 2017, it was unlikely she was post menopausal.
Yes, I know your post is "slight hyperbole," but tread lightly here please.
This undercuts the truly post menopausal liberal women like Warren, Pelosi, and Clinton who are phenomenal leaders in a democratic society.
I don't disagree that younger women make wonderful leaders, representatives, and decision makers. Goodness knows I favor way more women in power than currently are. Way more! I adore AOC for example.
Please tread lightly on the age thing though. Even in gest that's a sticky wicket.
Cheers!