US Republican congressman visits the Falklands starting Monday
United States Republican Congressman Thomas Petri will visit the Falkland Islands from Monday 28 January 28 to February 2 accompanied by a group of congressional staff members.
Congressman Petri represents Wisconsin’s 6th Congressional District, and is serving his seventeenth term in the US House of Representatives.
First elected in April 1979, Congressman Petri has been returned to office every two years since.
He is a current member of both the Transportation and Infrastructure Committee and the Committee on Education and the Workforce.
He is also a current member and former Chairman of the House British-American Parliamentary Group, an official organisation formed to strengthen relations with the British Parliament.
During their stay, they will be meeting with members of the Legislative Assembly and senior Falkland Islands Government officers, as well as Tourist Board staff and members of the Chamber of Commerce.
They will experience Sea Lion Island for a night, and visit the schools and other government departments.
This visit follows on from the very successful visit of Republican congressman Jim Sensenbrenner last year said a spokesperson for Gilbert House.
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Republicans? Ah yes that American political party that lost their election big time weeks ago :-)) A loser will visit Malvinas, the title should've said.
A couple of days ago a Republican governor said:
”Bobby Jindal’s Advice To GOP ‘Stop Being The Stupid Party’
I guess he knew that of them was going to visit the British colony in Malvinas.
abcnews.go.com/blogs/politics/2013/01/bobby-jindals-advice-to-gop-stop-being-the-stupid-party-the-note/
I'm pretty sure that, whoever visits the islands, you'll find some problem with them anyway, your dick really is that small.
Although its a shame Marcus doesn't understand politics (as well as many other subjects), poor lad.
He's a congressman, look it up Marcus!
You really are hating this international publicity, and, should I say it out loud, FRIENDSHIP!!
too bad - wrecked your day, I'll bet. :-)
2012
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Presidential Election: R: 47.2% D: 51.1% (popular vote)
Senate Elections: R: 45 D: 52 (seats)
House Elections: R: 234 D: 201 (seats) (R: 53.8% of seats)
Compare, FVP-PJ in 2011: 115/257 seats (44.7% of seats)
Moreover this one guy won 71% of the vote in his constituency (c.f. CFK: 45.3% of the popular vote in 2007, 54.1% in 2011).
He's pretty much permanantly on the sane end of the Republican party, which might explain why he's won the last seventeen elections for the 6th district of Wisconsin.
What really matters is that the FIG keep on the side of the big boys / deal makers in politics, something TMBOA seems bound and determined NOT to do.
I would imagine (if they have told her) that TMBOA is lying in a darkened room, alternately crying and screaming over this.
1. Sean Penn
2. Morrisey
3. David Gilmour
Says it all really, one washed up actor and two dinosaur rock/pop singers who have not got a clue about politics.
You seem to not understand how a democracy works.
Okay the Republicans lost the Presidential elections, but have made huge gains elsewhere.
The USA is not like Argentina. Their President is accountable to Congress and to the Senate.
Once Congressman Petri has visited the Falklands and sees for himself the independent, vibrant community, he will no doubt suport their right to self-determination, which of course the Islanders will be expressing in their referendum in March.
Not only that, he will also talk to his fellow Congressmen about the Islands, and support will spread even further.
Even if Obama sort of supported Argentina's claim (and there is NO evidence that he EVER has), Congress could effectively block him from declaring overt support, and even get US foreign policy changed to reflect a positive attitude towards the Falkland Islanders.
You see, the President of the USA isn't allowed to let his own personal beliefs or feelings dictate US policy. He can only do that with the support of Congress and the Senate. In other words what is best for the country comes 1st and personal considerations 2nd.
Guess what? The more US politicians, who all believe in freedom and democracy, see the truth of the Falklands for themselves, the more they are likely to nudge US foreign policy in favour of support the Falkland Islanders.
It also won't hurt that the Falklands could become a very important supplier of oil and natural gas to the USA.
Compare this to CFKs anti-US stance. Boarding a US military aircraft under a pathetic pretense. Always slagging the US off to her best friend Chavez and anyone else who will listen. Her close relationship with Venezula who are already in the USA's bad books.
You must be a complete muppet if you believe for an instant that the USA would ever support Argentina's erroneous claims. At best they'll just maintain their neutral stance, knowing that the UK will protect the Falkands, and Argentina can't do nothing about it.
It was Roger Walters of Pink Floyd not Dave Gilmour but even Roger recanted in some fashion. Argentina can keep Sean Penn, we've got Madonna. Morrisey, the biggest miserable lemon ever to walk the planet, well come on, the guy is close to suicidal anyway and why not seal the deal with the ass-backwards mentality of the malvinistas.
www.neptunepinkfloyd.co.uk/index.php/npf-mag/426-david-gilmour-mojo-interview
Trouble is for all the named rock stars of the 80s is that it was all about their hatred of Thatcher not really their convictions relating to the Falklands.
They'd change their minds if they ever actually went there which is why Argentines hate the idea of anyone going there. Has any non Argentine paid the place a visit and come home claiming it's part of Argentina?
What matters is that someone in the US Government structure is going. *And* you are afraid of what he will see and report back.
hi Sussie
“uuuuujajaja all what this idiot will see is a big slum, a poor Malvina Hotel, no community college, no a decent restaurant and 3,000 retards!”
You must be Government of Argentina.
after all,
you started all this,
and have been beaten and humiliated at every turn,
and you still never learn.
His place of business assignations
We've got an underground Shopping Mall now.
Underground Swimming Baths.
Underground Casino.
All to service our underground missile system, oops shouldn't have said that!
www.pocklingtonpost.co.uk/community/nostalgia/pocklington-mayor-s-falkland-islands-trip-1-3530365
Aw, poor Malvinista. There are no such places as the Malvinas, however I'm sure that they'd be welcome to visit the Falkland Islands.
You see, Argentina can no longer hide the truth from the world. The truth that Argentina has NO legal, sovereign or moral claim to the Falkland Islands.
The more Argentina lies, and your government is lying all the time, so much so that they forget what they've said, and then CONTRADICT themselves; the more the real truth comes out.
Every visitor to the Islands can see for themselves that Argentina is a LIAR, with colonial ambitions to COLONISE, OPPRESS and MURDER the true and native inhabitants of the Falkland Islands.
The world sees you for what you are.
Fortunately the Islanders are well protected, thanks to your President and her inept government. Well done, Crissy, keep sinking those naval vessels. :D
This visiting Congressman will return to the US and tell his fellow Congressmen about the outrageous lies told by Argentina. These Congressmen will then likely start pushing US foreign policy in favour of getting off the 'fence' and backing the islanders.
After all, the US is a potential customer for all that gas and oil, and, unlike Argentina, the Falklands are actually organised enough, and not beset by rampant corruption, to get the gas and oil out of the ground.
How is it in Argentina, by the way? Still having to import fuel because your corrupt government can't get anyone to invest in the Albatross that YPF has become?
Who is the 'everybody'?
Everybody I know who has been to the Falklands (there are STILL no Malvinas you twats) thinks the people are great and the islands themselves well worth seeing.
And you are from where?
“I wonder if the GOP will consider having their next convention in Las Malvinas?”
As Las Malvinas doesn't exist, probably not.
You make me laugh. poverty-stricken indeed!
l suppose you think that we are longing for Argentina to “liberate” us also!! lol, many, many lols.
Our only problem is YOU.
But that is easily handled.
And how can you take a holiday, you are broke, you must be as you are a paid troll. How much per post, 2 pesos?
And even if you did have some money you could not go abroad because your despotic government, that you admire so much, would not let you have the dollars.
So, basically you are fucked.
Or “muffed” as briton stated! (snigger & giggle).
The PRC is in the process of extracting a revenge for the Opium Wars on the British right now. This will continue for the next 10 to 15 years. This is why the British are running around South America desperately trying to drum up trade.
Well really the potato blight was a dastardly plot dreamed up by them Argies, an early attempt at biological warfare against Britain
So look you I can troll really big lies too
Top that one Mr Liberty Bodice size 12 if you can!
Lets see-massacres of hundreds and thousands of innocent people in Ireland, Afghanistan, India, and Africa. Killing thousands of innocent Chinese
Very clever, intelligent , over rated , argie history,
Only one thing we can say about this [alleged allegations]
[ PROVE IT]
.
better 3,ooo than 40 million.
so soddy offy, and growy uppy.
So you think that we're all idiots, do you?
Why?
Because you cannot conquer & enslave us, is it?
Because we do not agree to give you OUR land?
And you are so impotent that you cannot do anything about it, except offer insults.
As briton says, how childish, and he's right.
You behave like little children who throw tantrums when you can't get your own way.
You can call us what you like, we just don't care about your silly country at all.
And as for your ridiculous statement about slums on the Falklands!
Ha ha ha. Argentina has some of the worst slums on the planet, while we have none!
ldiota
svt is just another “Sussie” persona.
In other words, a nothing.
Don't respond, he is mentally-ill.
Yes, l think you're right.
1) Why do you want sovereignty over the FALKLANDS ?
2) If you did get sovereignty, what would you do with it ?
“Isolde: I never saw slums in Argentina or the Southern regions of Lat Am. ”
“Liberty” (Sussie?), you are a liar:
en.mercopress.com/2010/04/06/buenos-aires-city-surrounded-by-two-million-argentines-living-in-shanty-towns
As I’m learning Welsh (from Patagonia of course) allow me to tell you what I think in this distinct language.
Sosun verdareumdum Pelotudumdum Importanutusmudum.
I have to admit that was quite difficult to write this piece of Gaelic art. but I did try my best.
I can also write it in good English too you know?
Iu ar a truli importan Pelothudous.
Du iu nou gua ‘a ai min?
Keep at it.
I doubt if any real speaker of modern Welsh would know WTF you are on about, but it keeps you happy.
Still no answer on AR making jets (and their engines) yet then?
”Still no answer on AR making jets (and their engines) yet then?“
Chris, does he mean the Pampas ”attack-capable trainers“, ”developed“ in partnership with Dassault/Dornier and first produced in very limited numbers in 1978?
The same Pampas that was upgraded later and produced with Loch-Martin, using their avionics and engines??
Does he mean those” 100% made in Argentina” jets that 'must not exceed' speed is Mach .96 ????
That is what I suspect, but cannot get him to give a sensible answer.
I just LOVE the Malvanistas who talk about buying Chinese fighters, thinking that they also make the engines.
China has spent USD 570 Bn so far and FAILED and has to buy ALL their aircraft engines from the Russians.
There are very few countries with the capabilty of designing and making full size jet engines.
Perhaps Dunny-Burger was thinking of this:
www.youtube.com/watch?v=uBuRX7nBwwM
Please note Dunny, that this link IS on topic.
LOL's
Rumour has it that Malvanistas have a brain: but we all know the truth.
Ha, ha to the power googol.
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