Falkland Islands

[PauloBarnesi]

What he said about the Falkands was absolutely correct its redicoulous that we fought over island thousands away - with a poplulation no bigger than neverstowy.

Er... We stood up to a right wing dictatorship that threw people out of planes blindfolded who decided to invade a territory that wasn’t theirs? Let the people who live there decide what they want. Not General Leopoldo Galtieri and George ‘Greek’ Galloway

[Mantis]

What he said about the Falkands was absolutely correct its redicoulous that we fought over island thousands away - with a poplulation no bigger than neverstowy. Imagine if Argentina tried to take the Isle of Man. Do you realize virtually the only Country in the world that thinks we should keep the Falklands are ourselves....! Argentina Brazil and virtually all the other Latino countries think we should not to have. Not to mention European countries, China ect. If any of those countries decided to put not to trade with us it would be a disaster for the economy.

I dont agree with everything he says but he is a very astute politician for sure. It will be good to see him in Parliament - after all we do live in a democracy where he was voted in.

What are you talking about? The islanders want to remain British. It's a British island. End of. What other Latin American countries think is irrelevant. They're going to side with Argentina anyway for obvious reasons.

[VILLAFC2000]

What he said about the Falkands was absolutely correct its redicoulous that we fought over island thousands away - with a poplulation no bigger than neverstowy.

Er... We stood up to a right wing dictatorship that threw people out of planes blindfolded who decided to invade a territory that wasn’t theirs? Let the people who live there decide what they want. Not General Leopoldo Galtieri and George ‘Greek’ Galloway

I will think you will find George Galloway supported the war in the Falkands for exacly those reasons - Did you know that...?

If the residents of the Falkadns want to remain as parts if the UK then let them - relocate them to the UK.

However the situation has changed the right wing dictatorship is no longer in charge of Argentina are they. The Islands have not moved any closer to the UK - suprisingly. The latinos encconomies are becoming much stronger especially in this economic hardship let me tell you this now is not the time to be making enemies with South America its the time to embrace it.

So what your saying is that all other countries are completely wrong and we are right, 99 % of countries believe Argentina should have soverignty its only the arrongance of the UK that thinks we should have them.

If the residents of the Falkadns want to remain as parts if the UK then let them,relocate them to the UK

Which begs the question why not let it go to the UN to decide...?

[Mantis]

It's got nothing to do with arrogance FFS. The Falklands are British islands and the islanders want to remain on that island as British citizens. You can't just turf them out and hand over their home to Argentina because other countries think that would be the right thing to do.

Anyway, Latin American countries aren't going to refuse to trade with us over something as small as this.

[VILLAFC2000]

What he said about the Falkands was absolutely correct its redicoulous that we fought over island thousands away - with a poplulation no bigger than neverstowy. Imagine if Argentina tried to take the Isle of Man. Do you realize virtually the only Country in the world that thinks we should keep the Falklands are ourselves....! Argentina Brazil and virtually all the other Latino countries think we should not to have. Not to mention European countries, China ect. If any of those countries decided to put not to trade with us it would be a disaster for the economy.

I dont agree with everything he says but he is a very astute politician for sure. It will be good to see him in Parliament - after all we do live in a democracy where he was voted in.

What are you talking about? The islanders want to remain British. It's a British island. End of. What other Latin American countries think is irrelevant. They're going to side with Argentina anyway for obvious reasons.

Thats where your wrong.

Thats like saying we agree with everything that France and Germany say for obvious reasons. That argument makes no sense. Its not just Latin Countries that think that, the vast majorities of countries outside the SA have expressed concerns. Its only our arrogance that demands we should keep them.

In fact its really only the UK that think we should keep them - that speaks volumes..!

If the Islanders want to remain Brittish then thats absolutely fine - relocate them to the UK.

[Mantis]

What he said about the Falkands was absolutely correct its redicoulous that we fought over island thousands away - with a poplulation no bigger than neverstowy. Imagine if Argentina tried to take the Isle of Man. Do you realize virtually the only Country in the world that thinks we should keep the Falklands are ourselves....! Argentina Brazil and virtually all the other Latino countries think we should not to have. Not to mention European countries, China ect. If any of those countries decided to put not to trade with us it would be a disaster for the economy.

I dont agree with everything he says but he is a very astute politician for sure. It will be good to see him in Parliament - after all we do live in a democracy where he was voted in.

What are you talking about? The islanders want to remain British. It's a British island. End of. What other Latin American countries think is irrelevant. They're going to side with Argentina anyway for obvious reasons.

Thats where your wrong.

Thats like saying we agree with everything that France and Germany say for obvious reasons. That argument makes no sense. Its not just Latin Countries that think that, the vast majorities of countries outside the SA have expressed concerns. Its only our arrogance that demands we should keep them.

In fact its really only the UK that think we should keep them - that speaks volumes..!

If the Islanders want to remain Brittish then thats absolutely fine - relocate them to the UK.

What part of this don't you get? Arrogance doesn't even come into play here. The Falklands are British. The islanders want to remain British. How can you dispute this? What gives Argentina the right to claim the islands as their own?

[meregreen]

What he said about the Falkands was absolutely correct its redicoulous that we fought over island thousands away - with a poplulation no bigger than neverstowy. Imagine if Argentina tried to take the Isle of Man. Do you realize virtually the only Country in the world that thinks we should keep the Falklands are ourselves....! Argentina Brazil and virtually all the other Latino countries think we should not to have. Not to mention European countries, China ect. If any of those countries decided to put not to trade with us it would be a disaster for the economy.

I dont agree with everything he says but he is a very astute politician for sure. It will be good to see him in Parliament - after all we do live in a democracy where he was voted in.

What are you talking about? The islanders want to remain British. It's a British island. End of. What other Latin American countries think is irrelevant. They're going to side with Argentina anyway for obvious reasons.

Thats where your wrong.

Thats like saying we agree with everything that France and Germany say for obvious reasons. That argument makes no sense. Its not just Latin Countries that think that, the vast majorities of countries outside the SA have expressed concerns. Its only our arrogance that demands we should keep them.

In fact its really only the UK that think we should keep them - that speaks volumes..!

If the Islanders want to remain Brittish then thats absolutely fine - relocate them to the UK.

Your ignorance astounds me. When the British settled the islands, they were uninhabited. No Argentinians have ever lived there. The islands are four hundred miles from Argentina, not exactly within their territorial waters. It is for the people of those islands to decide if they wish to be part of Argentina, no one else has the right to impose this upon them. The priciple of self determination is an important one. To ignore it, would mean that threats and coercion would hold sway. That is a road we would all tread at our peril.

[VILLAFC2000]

It's got nothing to do with arrogance FFS. The Falklands are British islands and the islanders want to remain on that island as British citizens. You can't just turf them out and hand over their home to Argentina because other countries think that would be the right thing to do.

Anyway, Latin American countries aren't going to refuse to trade with us over something as small as this.

Exacly the point if its a small issue what the f--k was the point in going to war over it...?!

For a start the Islands are thousands of miles aways from the UK. It’s a bit like saying Argentina are well within their rights to claim the Isle of the man. There is something thats been around for a long time its called common sense.

The Argentines claim the islands, most latin countries back this and the majority of other countries also back this FOR THESE MAIN REASONS.

You cannot translate 2000 of you own settlers at the time of the Falkland war and put them on vacant territory and them claim that you have sovereignty over those islands forever.

If the local residents want to remain brittish. Why not give them money to relocate to Brittian a nation which they want to be part of.

You do the Maths there are 2000 people in the Falkands. Its has cost us Billions in the Falkands.

Or let the UN decide.

Cheers.

[Mantis]

It's got nothing to do with arrogance FFS. The Falklands are British islands and the islanders want to remain on that island as British citizens. You can't just turf them out and hand over their home to Argentina because other countries think that would be the right thing to do.

Anyway, Latin American countries aren't going to refuse to trade with us over something as small as this.

Exacly the point if its a small issue what the f--k was the point in going to war over it...?!

For a start the Islands are thousands of miles aways from the UK. It’s a bit like saying Argentina are well within their rights to claim the Isle of the man. There is something thats been around for a long time its called common sense.

The Argentines claim the islands, most latin countries back this and the majority of other countries also back this FOR THESE MAIN REASONS.

You cannot translate 2000 of you own settlers at the time of the Falkland war and put them on vacant territory and them claim that you have sovereignty over those islands forever.

If the local residents want to remain brittish. Why not give them money to relocate to Brittian a nation which they want to be part of.

You do the Maths there are 2000 people in the Falkands. Its has cost us Billions in the Falkands.

Or let the UN decide.

Cheers.

Your comparison doesn't even make sense. The Isle of Man isn't an Argentinian territory and the people who live on the Isle of Man aren't demanding to be part of Argentina. As meregreen said, the principle of self determination is key here. The islanders (you know, the people that actually live there) want to remain on the island as Brits. Nobody other than the islanders should get to decide who the Falklands belongs to. Not Britain, not Argentina and certainly not other Latin American countries. I find it utterly appalling that you think they should be kicked off their home just because you want to pander to Latin America.

I really don't understand your reasons behind wanting to give the Falklands to Argentina. Is it the cost?

[VILLAFC2000]

What he said about the Falkands was absolutely correct its redicoulous that we fought over island thousands away - with a poplulation no bigger than neverstowy. Imagine if Argentina tried to take the Isle of Man. Do you realize virtually the only Country in the world that thinks we should keep the Falklands are ourselves....! Argentina Brazil and virtually all the other Latino countries think we should not to have. Not to mention European countries, China ect. If any of those countries decided to put not to trade with us it would be a disaster for the economy.

I dont agree with everything he says but he is a very astute politician for sure. It will be good to see him in Parliament - after all we do live in a democracy where he was voted in.

What are you talking about? The islanders want to remain British. It's a British island. End of. What other Latin American countries think is irrelevant. They're going to side with Argentina anyway for obvious reasons.

Thats where your wrong.

Thats like saying we agree with everything that France and Germany say for obvious reasons. That argument makes no sense. Its not just Latin Countries that think that, the vast majorities of countries outside the SA have expressed concerns. Its only our arrogance that demands we should keep them.

In fact its really only the UK that think we should keep them - that speaks volumes..!

If the Islanders want to remain Brittish then thats absolutely fine - relocate them to the UK.

Your ignorance astounds me. When the British settled the islands, they were uninhabited. No Argentinians have ever lived there. The islands arte four hundred miles from Argentina, not exactly within their territorial waters. It is for the people of those islands to decide if they wish to be part of Argentina, no one else has the right to impose this upon them. The priciple of self determination is an important one. To ignore it, would mean that threats and coercion would hold sway. That is a road we would all tread at our peril.

My Ignorance.

So you knew Galloway voted for the invasion of the Falklands?

Your correct the Islands are roughly 400 miles away from Argentian but did you also know they are a lot lot lot further away from the UK- 7913.06 miles to be precise.

With your conceptual view point they are not exacly in out territorial waters either. Pop corn in the kettle black is it.

As I have already stated

You cannot translate 2000 of you own settlers at the time of the Falkland war and put them on vacant territory and them claim that you have sovereignty over those islands forever.

If the local residents want to remain brittish. Why not give them money to relocate to Brittian a nation which they want to be part of.

You do the Maths there are 2000 people in the Falkands. Its has cost us Billions in the Falkands.

Or let the UN decide.

[Mantis]

Why do you think the islands should go to Argentina anyway? Why not France? They were there first.

[VILLAFC2000]

It's got nothing to do with arrogance FFS. The Falklands are British islands and the islanders want to remain on that island as British citizens. You can't just turf them out and hand over their home to Argentina because other countries think that would be the right thing to do.

Anyway, Latin American countries aren't going to refuse to trade with us over something as small as this.

Exacly the point if its a small issue what the f--k was the point in going to war over it...?!

For a start the Islands are thousands of miles aways from the UK. It’s a bit like saying Argentina are well within their rights to claim the Isle of the man. There is something thats been around for a long time its called common sense.

The Argentines claim the islands, most latin countries back this and the majority of other countries also back this FOR THESE MAIN REASONS.

You cannot translate 2000 of you own settlers at the time of the Falkland war and put them on vacant territory and them claim that you have sovereignty over those islands forever.

If the local residents want to remain brittish. Why not give them money to relocate to Brittian a nation which they want to be part of.

You do the Maths there are 2000 people in the Falkands. Its has cost us Billions in the Falkands.

Or let the UN decide.

Cheers.

Your comparison doesn't even make sense. The Isle of Man isn't an Argentinian territory and the people who live on the Isle of Man aren't demanding to be part of Argentina. As meregreen said, the principle of self determination is key here. The islanders (you know, the people that actually live there) want to remain on the island as Brits. Nobody other than the islanders should get to decide who the Falklands belongs to. Not Britain, not Argentina and certainly not other Latin American countries. I find it utterly appalling that you think they should be kicked off their home just because you want to pander to Latin America.

I really don't understand your reasons behind wanting to give the Falklands to Argentina. Is it the cost?

Is it the cost - lol...! Do you actually no how much those Islands have cost us.

As you correctly ponted out - this is a small issue there was no need to go to war over these islands.

The UK is nowhere near the Falklands - it makes no sense.

Where did those 2000 people come from and how long have they lived there for...?

[Mantis]

So basically it is the cost then?

[VILLAFC2000]

Why do you think the islands should go to Argentina anyway? Why not France? They were there first.

Ask France!

[VILLAFC2000]

So basically it is the cost then?

read my posts!

[meregreen]

It's got nothing to do with arrogance FFS. The Falklands are British islands and the islanders want to remain on that island as British citizens. You can't just turf them out and hand over their home to Argentina because other countries think that would be the right thing to do.

Anyway, Latin American countries aren't going to refuse to trade with us over something as small as this.

Exacly the point if its a small issue what the f--k was the point in going to war over it...?!

For a start the Islands are thousands of miles aways from the UK. It’s a bit like saying Argentina are well within their rights to claim the Isle of the man. There is something thats been around for a long time its called common sense.

The Argentines claim the islands, most latin countries back this and the majority of other countries also back this FOR THESE MAIN REASONS.

You cannot translate 2000 of you own settlers at the time of the Falkland war and put them on vacant territory and them claim that you have sovereignty over those islands forever.

If the local residents want to remain brittish. Why not give them money to relocate to Brittian a nation which they want to be part of.

You do the Maths there are 2000 people in the Falkands. Its has cost us Billions in the Falkands.

Or let the UN decide.

Cheers.

Your comparison doesn't even make sense. The Isle of Man isn't an Argentinian territory and the people who live on the Isle of Man aren't demanding to be part of Argentina. As meregreen said, the principle of self determination is key here. The islanders (you know, the people that actually live there) want to remain on the island as Brits. Nobody other than the islanders should get to decide who the Falklands belongs to. Not Britain, not Argentina and certainly not other Latin American countries. I find it utterly appalling that you think they should be kicked off their home just because you want to pander to Latin America.

I really don't understand your reasons behind wanting to give the Falklands to Argentina. Is it the cost?

Is it the cost - lol...! Do you actually no how much those Islands have cost us.

As you correctly ponted out - this is a small issue there was no need to go to war over these islands.

The UK is nowhere near the Falklands - it makes no sense.

Where did those 2000 people come from and how long have they lived there for...?

By your philosophy Australians should all come back as should all non native Americans. Incidentally most Argentinians came from Spain and Italy, should they all leave as well. The current islanders have been there since 1830. Prior to this the islands were uninhabited.If you trade the human rights of one man, we are all the poorer for it. Not all human principles should be judged by the fiscal cost.

[Mantis]

So basically it is the cost then?

read my posts!

I have, and that's the message I can get from them. If not the cost, then why do you want to see the islands handed over and the people turfed out?

[VILLAFC2000]

By your philosophy Australians should all come back as should all non native Americans. Incidentally most Argentinians came from Spain and Italy, should they all leave as well. The current islanders have been there since 1830. Prior to this the islands were uninhabited.If you trade the human rights of one man, we are all the poorer for it. Not all human principles should be judged by the fiscal cost.

lol

I have never said the only thing to do is Turf them out. In fact I never said those words. They should be able to stay British on the Islands if they want.

[VILLAFC2000]

So basically it is the cost then?

read my posts!

I have, and that's the message I can get from them. If not the cost, then why do you want to see the islands handed over and the people turfed out?

I am not going to keep on going around in circles - Its only a small issue after all...!

[VILLAFC2000]

It's got nothing to do with arrogance FFS. The Falklands are British islands and the islanders want to remain on that island as British citizens. You can't just turf them out and hand over their home to Argentina because other countries think that would be the right thing to do.

Anyway, Latin American countries aren't going to refuse to trade with us over something as small as this.

Exacly the point if its a small issue what the f--k was the point in going to war over it...?!

For a start the Islands are thousands of miles aways from the UK. It’s a bit like saying Argentina are well within their rights to claim the Isle of the man. There is something thats been around for a long time its called common sense.

The Argentines claim the islands, most latin countries back this and the majority of other countries also back this FOR THESE MAIN REASONS.

You cannot translate 2000 of you own settlers at the time of the Falkland war and put them on vacant territory and them claim that you have sovereignty over those islands forever.

If the local residents want to remain brittish. Why not give them money to relocate to Brittian a nation which they want to be part of.

You do the Maths there are 2000 people in the Falkands. Its has cost us Billions in the Falkands.

Or let the UN decide.

Cheers.

Your comparison doesn't even make sense. The Isle of Man isn't an Argentinian territory and the people who live on the Isle of Man aren't demanding to be part of Argentina. As meregreen said, the principle of self determination is key here. The islanders (you know, the people that actually live there) want to remain on the island as Brits. Nobody other than the islanders should get to decide who the Falklands belongs to. Not Britain, not Argentina and certainly not other Latin American countries. I find it utterly appalling that you think they should be kicked off their home just because you want to pander to Latin America.

I really don't understand your reasons behind wanting to give the Falklands to Argentina. Is it the cost?

Is it the cost - lol...! Do you actually no how much those Islands have cost us.

As you correctly ponted out - this is a small issue there was no need to go to war over these islands.

The UK is nowhere near the Falklands - it makes no sense.

Where did those 2000 people come from and how long have they lived there for...?

By your philosophy Australians should all come back as should all non native Americans. Incidentally most Argentinians came from Spain and Italy, should they all leave as well. The current islanders have been there since 1830. Prior to this the islands were uninhabited.If you trade the human rights of one man, we are all the poorer for it. Not all human principles should be judged by the fiscal cost.

I have not specifically said that the Islands should be directely handed back to Argentina straight away - I think the UK needs to listen more.

Either that or let the UN decide.