In journalism you try to watch the comparisons you make, but that rule obviously doesn’t apply in Britain. Take the british press making this ridiculous comparison between former Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher and Hillary Clinton.

“HILLARY CLINTON is to be presented as America‚Äôs Margaret Thatcher as she tries to become the first woman to win the White House. As she entered the 2008 presidential race yesterday, a senior adviser said that her campaign would emphasise security, defence and personal strengths reminiscent of the Iron Lady.

“Their policies are totally different but they are both perceived as very tough,” said Terry McAuliffe, Clinton’s campaign chairman. “She is strong on foreign policy. People have got to know you are going to keep them safe.”

Stop! Margaret Thatcher is a lady of grace, honesty and heroism. Hillary is, well, a thug.

There is NO comparison.