…with the Falkland Islands Government! :rolleyes:
By: Creaking Door - 14th March 2013 at 08:37
The results of the Falkland Islands referendum are in…..but the result was never in question:
By: trumper - 14th March 2013 at 08:15
I hope the new pope keeps his nose out of religion,that causes problems as well 😉
By: TonyT - 13th March 2013 at 21:27
Well… I hope he keeps his nose out of politics, the previous incumbent took a lot of flak over his previous political ties in life..
By: Creaking Door - 13th March 2013 at 20:18
Not many people remember this now but Pope John Paul II was visiting Britain (the first Pope ever) in May and June of 1982…
…at the height of the Falklands conflict!
A visit to Argentina had to be quickly scheduled to make-up for this embarrassment. 😉
By: silver fox - 13th March 2013 at 20:12
I hear the the Falklands are pencilled in for the first papal visit in an effort to unite the peoples of South America. 😀
By: Creaking Door - 13th March 2013 at 19:52
Well, that’s undeniably good news for Argentina…..they could use some at the moment.
Dare one ask what the Pope’s view on the Falklands is?
By: ZRX61 - 13th March 2013 at 19:44
Breaking News:
Argentina has laid claim to the Vatican after pointing out that an Argentinian now lives there..
By: Creaking Door - 5th February 2013 at 22:42
The Falkland Islands will be back under Argentine control within ‘20 years’, the country’s foreign minister Hector Timerman has said.
On a visit to London, he claimed ‘not one’ other nation supported UK sovereignty of the Falklands.
Speaking to the Guardian and Independent, Mr Timerman said Britain had ‘occupied’ the islands for ‘access to oil and natural resources’.
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/uk-21341578
Pretty forward-thinking of Britain to ‘occupy’ the Falkland Islands for oil in 1840! 😀
By: j_jza80 - 5th February 2013 at 19:50
By: Edgar Brooks - 3rd February 2013 at 14:06
At the time of the Falklands war, there was talk of Antarctica being “explored” for its minerals, with only those nations which could subtend angles down to the landmass able to qualify for mining rights; by extending their borders sideways, Argentina could have demanded a bigger slice of the pie. Now, with oil revenue involved, we are expected to believe that Argentina’s bellicose posturing is pure coincidence; it’s to be hoped that our diplomats are more wide awake than the lot we had in the 1980s.
By: trumper - 3rd February 2013 at 13:36
What is the current strength of all the Argentinians Armed forces?, a lot could have happened in replenishing their armed forces for all we know.
It may well be economicaly “Down” but look at Chinas armed forces, it’s massive, but a lot of the population is starving.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
Remember the original Iraqi war,the way Sadam Husseins imperial guard were supposed to be one of the toughest opposition forces the UK was going to face,they were just demoralised and disappeared.
The problem you have is the man power and the will to die for your cause.
By: charliehunt - 3rd February 2013 at 12:24
In reality – probably no one!
By: Lincoln 7 - 3rd February 2013 at 11:41
Who could Argentina call upon to assist them, IF they decide to have another go at the Falkland Islands?.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: charliehunt - 3rd February 2013 at 11:29
They have the men but the key is how capable they are and how serviceable is the kit!
In any case it’s academic. They are not going to attack the islands.
By: Lincoln 7 - 3rd February 2013 at 10:31
What is the current strength of all the Argentinians Armed forces?, a lot could have happened in replenishing their armed forces for all we know.
It may well be economicaly “Down” but look at Chinas armed forces, it’s massive, but a lot of the population is starving.
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: paul178 - 2nd February 2013 at 20:13
Its more than this Goverments life is worth not to defend the “Bennies”. To our American friends what are the Argies going to use to invade anyway? I suppose you could always send them some spare “Scooters”( thats what you call Skyhawks I believe) as long as you don’t want paying.
By: Lincoln 7 - 2nd February 2013 at 09:31
Andy, Better get all the old Bi-planes airworthy, and the Spit, they may be our last line of defence, 😉
Jim.
Lincoln .7
By: Andy in Beds - 2nd February 2013 at 08:49
I thought this made interesting reading.
http://www.snouts-in-the-trough.com/archives/3858
and this…
Personally though, I can’t see them invading anytime soon.
She’s trying to play the moral high-ground card and if they take military action, that option is blown.
I’ll tellyou what though…..
if you’re interested in the history, politics and future of that neck of the woods, and want to see political incompetance on a grand scale–then read this…
Andy
By: TonyT - 2nd February 2013 at 01:48
Nothing to discuss, public would never stand for it, would kill the Government.
By: halloweene - 1st February 2013 at 23:48
US carriers would probably involve. After Lancaster house, french one would certainly.
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