Mathalamus
Emperor of Mathalia
the UK will own the Falklands....obviously...
The primary reason isn't even oil.
Just like last time it is a political move to distract the people from domestic issues.
There won't be a war. It could only turn out horribly for Argentina.
If there were, it will be a field day for the British.
It wont be a field day for the Brits. In PR terms it's an unwinable position. If we win were perceived as bullies. If we dont trounce them totally were perceived as weak. Every tinpot dictator will scream colonialism without a thought for the irony that it is the Argentinians who are being colonial in this situation while the Brits defend the self-determination of a tiny island. Then when the oil cheques come in they go to the islands and the Brits have to go cap in hand asking for a cut to cover the costs.
There is no field day on the cards for the Brits.
Yeah you guys did so well with castro...
How about you let the real security services with forged dossiers handle it eh?
Why would you remove Chavez and then have fair elections? Don't the people want him in the first place?
If you're referring to the Bay of Pigs, there are a lot of reasons that failed. Past failures are good, however; they give you something to study to improve your chances of future successes.
I'm referring to the constant novelty failures over the years, wasn't the fail count at 43 or something. Including a cigar that was supposed to blow up...
Why does the US think it has the right to decide what's good for other people?
Dang, where is the Red Army when you need it, eh?Maybe Castro is like Hitler and just won't die, regardless of how much crap you throw at him?
I do. Self-determination, freedom, etc. means that you don't have a right to tell other people what to do.The same reason any other great power does: might makes right. China plays nice now, but I bet that'll change when they stop relying so much on the international community for growth...
Personally, I don't mind "imperialism" provided the intentions behind it are generally good: fostering social, economic, and political progress. Democratic Peace Theory and all that.
This is a thread on who should, not who does possess the islands. Also, there's still some sort of negotiation, actually there would be if both sides had responsible rulers which deserved any respect. Especially on the plaintiff's (Argentina's) side.Speculation is pointless.
The Falklands are British. And will remain so. End of debate.
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This is a thread on who should, not who does possess the islands. Also, there's still some sort of negotiation, actually there would be if both sides had responsible rulers which deserved any respect. Especially on the plaintiff's (Argentina's) side.
Get me into power in the USA and I give you my word you need never question our support. Hell, I'd help you get India back!PPS
But I expect the USA to betray Britain on this one though...We back them in
the slaughter-fest in Arabia, but they won't lift a finger for us...Some alliance!
Crooks? Why do you call someone who's assets have multiplied while in office at the same time when poverty rates rise constantly and infrastructure goes unrepaired crooks? They're outright robbers, those sods.Do you truly think any amount of negotiation is going to lead to the UK
handing over our island and people to those crooks running Argentina?
Both sides are in it for face, mostly. If it weren't that way, they could just arrange for a split in the profits.CurtSibling said:PS
Given the cowardice and weakness of UK's Labour party, it is possible...
Though, this crisis is about all that lovely oil, so Brown has to keep face...
Pffft. That was our fault.CurtSibling said:PPS
But I expect the USA to betray Britain on this one though...We back them in
the slaughter-fest in Arabia, but they won't lift a finger for us...Some alliance!
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Get me into power in the USA and I give you my word you need never question our support. Hell, I'd help you get India back!