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Falklands sends letter of support to Chile for the “fantastic” rescue of miners
The Falkland Islands elected government sent a letter of support to Chilean President Sebastian Piñera and the people of Chile for the “fantastic work” carried out in the rescue of the 33 miners. Read full article
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Oct 18th, 2010 - 01:07 am - Link - Report abuse 0Every time I hear an Argentine whine on about negotiations I feel the same way.
Oct 18th, 2010 - 05:54 am - Link - Report abuse 0The Falkland Islands government, like many others, send good wishes and congratulations to the survivors of a potential disaster and their rescuers. Argentinians whine and bitch about that. Enough said.
Oct 18th, 2010 - 07:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0All we are saying, is sell up and go!
Oct 18th, 2010 - 09:12 am - Link - Report abuse 0Only a Malvinist could criticize a good willed letter of support to their neighbours, seems to me like their worried about the Falklands and GB cozying up to the “irrelevant” country of Chile :)
Oct 18th, 2010 - 10:55 am - Link - Report abuse 0Anything to do with a “unilateral” drawing up of tourist maps showing chunks of Chile as part of Argentina, buggering businesses in Rio Gallegeos, the Kindergarden gate affair and now saying that a wanted and convicted murderer is entitled to asylum on “Humanitarian grounds” I wonder?
Chile only is considered to bark for other masters when it isn't dancing to the tune of Argentina.
just happy that the miners are out. why wouldn't anyone rejoice?
Oct 18th, 2010 - 11:05 am - Link - Report abuse 0I agree lsolde.
Oct 18th, 2010 - 11:08 am - Link - Report abuse 0@6 Xbarilox
Oct 18th, 2010 - 11:28 am - Link - Report abuse 0what are you talking about?
@10 West. He doesn't know. He's a 19-year old Argentine Chilean.
Oct 18th, 2010 - 12:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0If the Islands aren't a part of South America, why do you want to get your greasey mitts on them?
Oct 18th, 2010 - 08:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@ CheTheTerrorist
Oct 18th, 2010 - 08:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I'm sure if such an incident and sterling rescue effort happened in Argentina The FIG would congratulate the Argentine Govt for it.
Of course if this had happened in Argentina the miners would have died and the incident would have been covered up to protect the Argentine Patron who owned the (unsafe) mine, probably happens all the time.
@ Wireless #13
Oct 18th, 2010 - 09:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0CheGuevara is saying that the UK and the Kelpers are always saying the Malvinas Ilands are not part of South America, but in this case they act like someone who knows the truth, that those islands are part of South America.
Well I never expected anything intelligent from anyone whose stated name is Che Guevara
Oct 18th, 2010 - 09:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“Do you have any idea how many maps of Chile show Tierra Del Fuego as being part of Chile?”
-Were not talking about Tierra del Fuego, sick to the question
“If it had been any other country other than Chile there wouldn't have been any letter”
-And how do you know that? Or are you doing the typical Malvinist insight: professing to know more about a people, country and land, despite never actually visiting the place.
”It's just funny, a bunch of Kelpers calling themselves a “government”
-A Government means any form of civil administration elected by popular vote, so yes they are a government, I find it even funnier however that your Governor of TDF claims to be the governor of Antarctica, the Falklands, South Georgia and South Sandwhich islands, despite having never stood for or won an election in these afor mentioned territories lol delusion at its best :)
“My house is bigger than your “Gilbert House”
-Ah yes Malvinist Political Theory at its best! The size of a governments HQ determines who gets sovereignty? A new one I must say! Well my Neighbours cattle shed is bigger than the Icelandic Governments building, are they therefore not a government then?
”sending some kind of 'official letter' or whatever to Chile, pretending to be part of South America“
-Their not pretending to be anything chum, as I said only a Malvinist could complain about a letter of heart congratulations, I suspect it has alot to do with the Chileans in the islands as well, shows how much a pig ignorant Malvinist like yourself knows about the islands anyway.
”What a joke“
-Complaining about a letter of congratulations about a truly miraculous rescue? .... What a Joke
Xbox, how are they acting like ”somone who knows the truth”, if the horse sends a letter of congratulation to the cat it doesn't make it a fucking cat does it?
It's funny how Chileans and English need to write so long sentences trying to explain the inexplicable lol
Oct 18th, 2010 - 09:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Its funny how Malvinists write both short and long sentences to explain nothing eer lol?
Oct 18th, 2010 - 09:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0It's because we have nothing to explain lol that is why you're working so hard lol
Oct 18th, 2010 - 09:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0'there is no explanation for what you write' would be more accurate xbarilox.
Oct 18th, 2010 - 09:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Wow I didn't know that writing just under 350 words counted as hard work in your country!
Oct 18th, 2010 - 10:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0No wonder we get such hard thought arguments as: “They are ours because they are closer”
this is a very sad day for the free world and democracies, they all send best wishes , and what do the argies do, embarrass and insult them selves in the eyes of the world, and condemns them, how childish can you get, and they wonder why no one takes them seriously , [shame]
Oct 18th, 2010 - 10:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0It never ceases to amaze me just how stupid the comments can get. Sad, deeply sad.
Oct 18th, 2010 - 10:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0agreed
Oct 18th, 2010 - 10:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@ xbarilox ~15
Oct 18th, 2010 - 11:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I think you are mistaken, I believe @ CheGuevara ~12 was being racist and you're trying to hide it. You know very well that the 'You aren't a true South American because you do not have a Spanish Cultural Background' is an often quoted by Malvinists as being a 'valid' reason to exclude the Falkland Islanders from any involvement in South America.
I ve found very nice from islanders to understand that they are in South America not in Europe.
Oct 19th, 2010 - 12:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0To take care of your neighbours is a logical first step.
As majority of argentinos did, celebrating in every city and town the rescue and the fantastic organization that the Chilean government has exhibited. (a bit of overexposure by the president, but politicians are worldwide the same - Good for Golborne and Sougarret!!!)
Welcome to LATAM, islanders!
pd: you can practice spanish (“Aquí se habla español”) with two excellent articles from El Mercurio:
http://diario.elmercurio.com/2010/10/17/reportajes/_portada/noticias/86BC7027-87F8-4948-AB0C-2A3ACA085E24.htm?id=
http://diario.elmercurio.com/2010/10/17/reportajes/_portada/noticias/86BC7027-87F8-4948-AB0C-2A3ACA085E24.htm?id=
Saludos
Well, what can I say....A big thanks to the Falklands peoplefor your support and congratulations for a work well done. The letter from your Gvt. was well received by our Gvt. and the Chuilean peolpe. You know how things must be done, as well as other neighbors presidents that just know “tweeting”.....Thought the bottox don´t let them to write a letter, probably.
Oct 19th, 2010 - 02:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Your support means a lot to us because the large Chilean population living there and being well considered among your own popultion.
It´s not important the home size but the heart size... and your´s is too big....Thanks, Islanders, the best for you.
Sergio, you seem normal without the R.I.P. sign!
Oct 19th, 2010 - 03:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Congratulations, you can do it!
@Pheel -26
Oct 19th, 2010 - 04:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Unfortunately your version of 'taking care' of a near neighbour involves annexation as a logical first step, which backfired spectacularly in 1982.
The logic of the indoctrinated is illogical.
If normal means be like you, Pheel, I preefer be an abnormal,of course....
Oct 19th, 2010 - 04:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0R.I.P. Argentina..... up to a big change !!!
26 Wireless
Oct 19th, 2010 - 06:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Perhaps it has been inherited from the brutal annexators of Ireland, you know, they have been very present here during our first 130 years.
But don´t deceive yourself with prejudices, we are not bombing and invading countries anymore, only once in 200 years. It´s against our nature to invade independent countries.
Something brits here define as “no having the balls to invade”. Super-logical and consistent. If you invade-if you don´t invade.
BTW, how is your third Afghan attempt (in much less time) going?
As your recent third in Mesopotamia? Er..no...that was for toppling a dictator?...or because WMD?... oil?
I miss the Basra “success” articles on BBC: “because we are more friendly than americans, and we use berets, not helmets etc” Talking about indoctrinated...
But all of this is off-topic...we were cheering our 15.999.999 chilean friends for their success!
And a cheer for Sergio Vega too... :-)
Oct 19th, 2010 - 06:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@Pheel ~28
Oct 19th, 2010 - 07:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You always decide you've 'inherited' something don't you?
The difference between Ireland and the Falkland Islands is 130 years, we would never dream of doing that today, but you lot still think annexation a logical step, just shows how retarded your development actually is.
I think you delude yourself regarding your history, I'm sure the natives in Patagonia would say different if they weren't wiped out, and all the Countries on your current borders and beyond have been invaded by your ancestors for varying reasons, usually to fight a war or two.
You proved you could invade against a defending force of 25 soldiers using thousands of troops, so much for the big decision on 'balls' in 1982, why not try it again?
No idea what is going on in 'Afghan', 'Mesopotamia', or 'Basra', and if you're honest with yourself, you don't either.
You're obviously well off topic, but at least you recognise that, despite the indoctrination.
30 Wireless
Oct 19th, 2010 - 08:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I just tried to put your argument in perspective. Your country (UK) IS actually invading countries, as ever. Your warmongering is an old british tradition, and many people there and here in this “forum” believe in it.
You underestimate us believing that is a matter of indoctrination. Surely no more indoctrination that the one you have bombing civilians and spreading destruction in Irak, Afganistan or elsewhere. 130 years ago or now.
Indocrination is everywhere. You can read today´s debates about defense cuts in The Telegraph or The Times. Seems that we are waiting to invade. Ha ha ha.
Perhaps you could take a plane and visit the enemy...seems that you need some travel for lowering prejudices.
Enough off-topic for me.
Ireland voted to the join the Union .... oops! Hardly the brutal annexation? Since you hold us paddies in such high regard, perhaps you might follow our example and drop your irredentist claim to the Falklands and draw a new clause in your constitution stating that only the residents of the Falklands may decide if they wish to be part of Argentina or the Falklands?
Oct 19th, 2010 - 08:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Not in your nature to invade other countries?, aye I can believe that, you just invade countries that you don't recognise as being countries and people.
People of the islands are British or Falklanders? Is Falkland a country or what? Are they free? If so, why is the UK taking part in this sarasa sarasa sarasa? Why?????? :)
Oct 19th, 2010 - 09:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“People of the islands are British or Falklanders”
Oct 19th, 2010 - 09:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Both.
“Is Falkland a country or what?”
Depending on the definition, yes and no.
“Are they free?”
“why is the UK taking part in this sarasa sarasa sarasa?”
Because as a free people they chose to keep the UK as there government.
Xbox:
Oct 19th, 2010 - 10:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You can be a country without being independent.
An example closer to home would be anyone of your 24 provinces.
TDF claims the islands as part of its administrative boundaries so why therefore
is the federal govt involved in this Tango?
Define “Free”, I define a free person has somebody who chooses their nationality, country, allegiance, government and political status without external, self determination is the ultimate form of freedom in the world.
The UK is taking part because the Islanders have opted to have us represent them on the world stage, and for practical purposes as well, a country of 3,500 people isn't going to really have alot of diplomatic clout against an aggressive neighbor who lusts after every inch of soil on the islands.
Just like lets say Santa Cruz being able to stop a claim by china on its own eh?
@ Zethee
Oct 19th, 2010 - 11:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“Because as a free people they chose to keep the UK as there government.”
Actually we have our own elected government.
Like you feathered governor of Basra?
Oct 19th, 2010 - 11:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Got a bit of a feather fixation there Morcuss ? Not a sexual thing I hope?
Oct 20th, 2010 - 12:46 am - Link - Report abuse 0The islands are British because the islanders wish it to be so .... and there's NOTHING Argentina can do about it ............ get used to it :-)
Yes there are many thing that we can do, one of them is laugh at the dumb english monarchy in Malvinas :-) :-) :-)
Oct 20th, 2010 - 03:33 am - Link - Report abuse 0Hey Morcuss ..... laugh away, I'm always glad to make people smile.
Oct 20th, 2010 - 04:06 am - Link - Report abuse 0But remember the old saying - he who laughs last, laughs longest :-)
we' re doing pretty well for a 'dumb English monarchy' Marcos, you Argies could learn something from us.
Oct 20th, 2010 - 10:00 am - Link - Report abuse 0“Actually we have our own elected government.”
Oct 20th, 2010 - 10:12 am - Link - Report abuse 0I know, what i was trying to say was that as a free people you choose to keep the UK to represent you in foreign affairs and for defence needs.
Here you go Marcos a little somthing for your feather fixation,a Argie one at that
Oct 20th, 2010 - 11:04 am - Link - Report abuse 0http://members.virtualtourist.com/m/p/m/4364b8/
Oh I don't know Marcos, I tend to chuckle ever so often when your govenor of TDF does a Gordon Brown, and pretends to be ruler of the Islands, Antartica, South Georgia and South Sandwich Islands, despite having never won or stood for election in those territories :)
Oct 20th, 2010 - 11:50 am - Link - Report abuse 0At least the Feathered dumb Monarchy Moron actually goes and visits the people under his charge rather than sits in Ushia 600 km making up fake decrees in the hope that maybe somebody in Stanley might listen lol :) What's she afraid of? That the ink drawings on her maps of Ilas Malvinas differ very much from reallity?
Doesn't the governor wish to go and visit her territories? She is the legal ruler of them after all eh? Aren't you a democracy? Don't democracies need to have open transparent governance? LOL
40 Hoytred ,
Oct 20th, 2010 - 03:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0”But remember the old saying - he who laughs last, laughs longest :-)”
http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-1321873/DEFENCE-REVIEW-Cameron-confirms-MoD-budget-slashed-8-cent.html
I agree :-)
Annual budget: £7.7bn
Oct 20th, 2010 - 04:09 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Britains overseas aid
What's being cut: The overseas aid budget is to be protected from cuts but not the department's other costs. Budget to rise to £11.5bn over four years to meet UN aid commitment. Aid to China and Russia to stop and reduction in administration costs.
Argie defence spending
Nonetheless, military budgets continue to rise year over year. However, Barrett points out, “While funding has been increasing in recent years, much of it appears to be going for salary increases to make the military more competitive with the civilian sector.” Thus it is not surprising that several of the armed force's programs have been canceled. With at least 70 percent of defense spending going toward personnel costs, little remains for actual weapons acquisitions. Until the Argentine economy makes a significant rebound, defense-related acquisitions will be limited. In the meantime, modernization plans for the armed forces will have to wait until at least 2025
Marcos:
Oct 20th, 2010 - 07:49 pm - Link - Report abuse 0None of us are that bothered about an 8% cut over 5-10 years. Not a lot really, will still have the 4th or 5th highest budget in the world.
For the stupid moron who said those miners would have died in Argentina, more than 33 miners die every year in Chile due to lack of control. You should take that into account, dickhead!
Oct 20th, 2010 - 07:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0How many miners die per year in Argentina JorgeARG?
Oct 21st, 2010 - 06:49 am - Link - Report abuse 0As I know, “only” the 14 miners of Río Turbio coal mine in 2004. A government friend, the owner Sergio Taselli scrapped the former state-run mine, with the accomplice of politicians (from Menem to Kirchners)
Oct 21st, 2010 - 10:56 am - Link - Report abuse 0Private mining companies (95% of mines) have better safety standards and labour codes. Best salaries of the economy. As they are watched very tightly on their environmental performance, they have to behave with a world-class practice in every other issue.
Although an accident could happen in Argentina, miners here are safer than chilean's and salaries are much better too. Te duele eso Archibalito Roberts?
Oct 21st, 2010 - 02:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Seem to have touched a nerve there eh Jorge? If Argentine mines are so great then why get so riled about a throwaway comment?
Oct 21st, 2010 - 04:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Yea, exactly West. Well said.
Oct 21st, 2010 - 08:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Share your discoveries with the rest of us, please.
Oct 22nd, 2010 - 11:20 am - Link - Report abuse 0That sounds about right, we go and spend the money on something and Argentina wants a slice of the cake for doing fcuk all.
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