Via the Daily Mail, it seems that Yet another example of NOT using Twitter or facebook and certainly a reason why anyone remotely famous shouldn't use the medium to communicate their beliefs, lest they put themselves into controversy.
But I felt a need to comment on this one .
The people of the Falkland Islands -all 1,672 of them- voted last year in an overwhelming referendum to stay British. This should be the end of the matter, expect that the Argentinians cannot face reality and therefore refuse to do anything other than cause trouble on this issue, despite loosing a war, in which they tried to decide the issue by force. Yes that's right, British soldiers fought for the right of these Islands to self determination and continue to be British [don't ask me why the far left isn't calling for boycotts of Argentine products, given the way the Falklander's are being treated with utter contempt, but then they aren't Palestinians being ground down by the imperialist Israelis and therefore not worthy of international attention].
The Falkland Islands are as much British territory as the Isle of Wight and therefore no-one's to give away. Furthermore the Argentinians reject the Islander's right to self-determination, despite the fact that the British descended islander's are are culturally and politically aligned to Britain; even the stunning scenery is reminiscent of the British Isles (see below, except we don't have wild penguins). If only the Argentinians would respect that, although I doubt it, as that country is run by a populist politician who would rather whip up nationalism and problems with the British, than deal with the problems of her own country. Which is a pity, because before the rise of nationalistic fascistic Peronism in Argentina, Ango-Argentine relations were excellent, with a thriving trade between the two countries. They even had a Harrods in Buenos Aires....
The Falkland Islands are as much British territory as the Isle of Wight and therefore no-one's to give away. Furthermore the Argentinians reject the Islander's right to self-determination, despite the fact that the British descended islander's are are culturally and politically aligned to Britain; even the stunning scenery is reminiscent of the British Isles (see below, except we don't have wild penguins). If only the Argentinians would respect that, although I doubt it, as that country is run by a populist politician who would rather whip up nationalism and problems with the British, than deal with the problems of her own country. Which is a pity, because before the rise of nationalistic fascistic Peronism in Argentina, Ango-Argentine relations were excellent, with a thriving trade between the two countries. They even had a Harrods in Buenos Aires....
Of course the Falklands are British, in the same way that Judea and Samaria are parts of Great Israel, with Jerusalem as the capital.
ReplyDelete"They even had a Harrods in Buenos Aires."
ReplyDeleteYeah the bee all and end all of civilisation is a Harrods store.
They are a relic of Empire and need to be given to their rightful owners.Nobody doubts the residents of Malvinas are British and can continue to be so, but the territory in which they live is not.They are squatters, that plebiscite has not any value, of course, it would be as if a thief has to decide himself if he is guilty or not
ReplyDeleteThe inhabitants of the Falkland Islands have lived on those islands for longer than the nation of Argentina has existed. The founders of Argentina murdered the original inhabitants and stole their land, it is remarkably arrogant of you to call anyone else "squatters".
ReplyDeleteIt would be as if a thief trashes his own house and then demands to be given his neighbours house despite the fact they have lived there longer than he has.
Hi Paul,
ReplyDeleteGood point and one that people fail to explain.
Hi Ziva ,
ReplyDeleteYes a good analogy !
Well I think the Kelpers have made it quite clear they want to be Brits, so that's the end of the discussion really. It isn't the Brits fault that the Argies whinge and moan, want the oil, but know they can't do anything about it, as militarily they'd never take back the island. I think they are the imperialist ones, really.
ReplyDeleteTo everyone, you do realise my reference to Harrods was somewhat tongue in cheek? And people say I'm the boring 'Vulcan'.
ReplyDeleteWho decided the identity of the 'rightful owners' of the Falkland Islands? Is this some invocation of the divine right of proximity? How do you think every border in the world has been decided? By UN plebiscite? Your attitude has nothing to do with who the rightful owners are. It has everything to do with a desire to delegitimize the British Empire. That's why you started with 'relic of Empire.'. And what are 1400 fellow citizens compared to that imperative?
ReplyDeletetypical labour supporter which shows what a bunch vicious, pig-ignorant fascists you atheist lefties are doesn't it. Democracy and freedom of speech means nothing to to you low lives does it?
ReplyDeleteThis video explains all about the Falklands
ReplyDeletehttp://www.youtube.com/watch?v=6tfvfsZaMsY#t=181
What the Brits aren't happy with Barry. The Brits all wanted the US to elect a liberal asshole and we did and now they are shocked that Barry is taking a liberal asshole stand on this issue. You all hated Bush but he would have sided with you guys.
ReplyDeleteI think Prime Minister Cameron sent out a brilliant message in support of the Falklanders, and their nation. The country that they have inhabited for many generations. And a country that they will continue to inhabit for many generations to come in the future. The Argies seem to conveniently overlook the fact that the islands were first discovered by an Englishman in 1690 !! He named them The Falklands. The Argies cannot have something that never was theirs in the first place !! The Falklands will ALWAYS belong to the Falklanders !! It's just that the Argies are too stupid to see that !! One nation claiming another nation, however small, in this day and age, is absolute madness !!
ReplyDeleteDon't make blanket statements mate, many of us did like Bush and didn't want Obama and his Democrats in power, I know this as I was one of them.
ReplyDeleteAnd no, we're not happy with Obama, he's a cunt
Yes bring back Pres Bush !!
ReplyDeleteOh..that the mighty British Empire should be reduced to conceited arguments about a rubble of useless islands….
ReplyDeletethey clearl;y have not sussed out our latest royal navy frigates which could wreak many times the fire power of the 82 task force from just one ship the likes of hms westminster are truly devastating... let alone the new Daring class of warship 0r the latest Submarines of the Astute class whose sonar can detect fishing boats in NY, whilst docked in Portsmouth.
ReplyDeleteYeah but what would happen if the Argies invaded again?
ReplyDeleteThe difference is that the people on the Falklands aren't demanding to become a republic, but voluntarily want to remain British. Let's embrace and welcome that, especially with Scotland possibly leaving the UK.
ReplyDeleteQuite right David. Well put and to the point.
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