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One fresh face in the Falkland Islands by-election line up
At least four candidates will stand for election at the Falkland Islands Legislative Assembly by-election (Stanley constituency) on June 23; only one of which has never taken up a place in former Legislative Assemblies. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesWith respect, When you go to choose their ultimate authority, the governor of the islands? have plans to amend its constitution to do so and to have a true democracy?
May 26th, 2011 - 04:00 am - Link - Report abuse 0Greetings, JPL.
With respect ...
May 26th, 2011 - 04:41 am - Link - Report abuse 0Australia has a Governor, are they not a democracy?
Canada has a Governor, are they not a democracy ?
New Zealand has a Governor, are they not a democracy ?
I could add - Antigua and Barbuda, Bahamas, Barbados, Belize, Grenada, Jamaica, Papua New Guinea, Saint Kitts and Nevis, Saint Lucia, Saint Vincent and the Grenadines, Solomon Islands, Tuvalu .. etc
Now, with respect ... stop talking through your ar*e !
The title 'Governor' is anachronistic so understandably it confuses people like you JPL. The Governor does not govern the Falklands, the Leglislative Assembly does...who we elect. That's democratic enough for us, if you don't like it....too bad.
May 26th, 2011 - 09:32 am - Link - Report abuse 0Anyone who has read the constitution of 2008 of the Malvinas Islands, for example: Chapter II (The Governor), art. 23 and Chapter IV (Powers and Procedures of the Legislative Assembly), art.55: “Governor's reserved power”, know that this does not fit very well in what is understood throughout the world as a democracy. If you are happy with a government like that, that's fine, but can not say it is a normal democracy.
May 26th, 2011 - 12:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Greetings, JPL.
British Overseas Territories are not independant nations so yes you could say that it's not a 'normal' democracy if you think in terms of balck and white....but what of it? it's no concern of yours.
May 26th, 2011 - 12:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0JPL as West correctly explains. we are not a fully independent nation- we are an British Overseas Territory, but as such we have full 100% control over all internal affiars laws taxes etc, UK is responsible for Foreign Affairs- in consultation with us, and Defence. As UK is responsible for us by law to the UN, they have a legal responsibility to ensure “good governance” in the Islands - ie no corruption etc - hence the Governor retains certain powers which he can use if our elected members start lining their pockets for example.
May 26th, 2011 - 01:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0That is what it is there for - and nothing more. So in real every day life we have democracy.
One thing of course stops us going for full Independent Democracy(like say Aust or Canada have) - its called Argentina! We know your military would be sent to invade us ifwe became a nation of our own without UK to protect us! So if you have any complaints about the level of our democracy - look to Argentina as the cause of it!
Normal !
May 26th, 2011 - 03:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Try this site, and tell me how many South American countries are listed as having a 'Full Democracy' -
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Democracy_Index
“but can not say it is a normal democracy.”
May 26th, 2011 - 03:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You clearly have no idea what Democracy is.
“can not say it is a normal democracy”
May 26th, 2011 - 03:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Please do define a “normal democracy” as opposed to “non-normal democracy”, I have come to believe in latter years that I have addressed the Falklands issue, that Argentines beleive that the only “acceptable” as opposed to “normal” democracy over the islands is enforced Argentine democracy without the consent of the Islanders.
Islanders democratically accept their status as an overseas territory of the UK, but reject Argentina's rather undemocratic demands to hand sovereignty against their democratic wishes....
thus in my opinion the Islanders and the UK although displaying anachronistic features such as governors and monarchs, are far more closer to a “normal” democracy than Argentina, which demands territory without any democratic consent or even input....
England has not “ d ” of “ democracy ”
May 26th, 2011 - 07:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0just an example !
10 Downing Street uses false names on letters to MP's and the public !
JPL = Juan Pablo Leronde.
May 26th, 2011 - 07:56 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Google the name, on El Malvinense, he has some particularly interesting theories. My personal favourite is the FAA shooting down more Sea Harriers than were in existence at the time.
Perhaps the main point here,
May 26th, 2011 - 08:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0is the best man should get the job, as long as he does a good job and putting the people first, working with others for the protection and safety of the islands, making sure the British government is not only fully committed to the islands, but also enforces that point over Argentina, work to stop this stupid blockade, or retaliatory action should be considered, and trying to make Argentina understand the rules of democracy, [even if it’s like banging your head against a brick wall]
, violence all always used as a last resort, but opponents must be aware it WILL be used to defend, ,,the economy must grow, good health service and medical facilities for all, but try to keep politics to a minimum, as corruption tends to run hand in hand, the more successful and prosperous the Falkland’s become, the harder it will be for Argentina to oppose, with the fee world behind you, you have nothing to worry about, so whoever you choose to represent you, as long as he is loyal to the people and hardworking, this may well suffice, for as long as you remain British, you will remain free, no matter how bad Argentina treats you, if she wishes to act like a child that’s their problem, but either way,, good luck to all candidates , and may the best man win ..just an opinion,
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