UK lights Falklands’ flame at Arboretum chapel on war anniversary remembrance

Monday, April 2nd 2012 - 23:47 UTC

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UK launched on Monday at the National Arboretum in Staffordshire a series of low key commemorative events to be held over the next 11 weeks, to remember 30 years of the day the Falkland Islands were invaded. Read full article

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GreekYoghurt
I'm not even sure the Argentinians know they lost this war. They don't act like they know they lost it. Maybe they need a candle to tell them they lost it.
Apr 02nd, 2012 - 11:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Alexei
In complete contrast to the vile behaviour of the repulsive Malvinists, you never see Falkland Islanders spitting on and burning the Argentine flag, despite the fact they were invaded, abused, their lives destroyed, their islands and homes violated and such a mess was left that it's still being cleaned up today. Instead they light a candle of remembrance. Enough said.
Apr 03rd, 2012 - 12:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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GreekYoghurt
@2 that in itself outlines the incompatible value systems between the Argentinians and the Islanders. The Islanders have decorum and restraint, the Argentinians have pure-hate, jealousy and machismo.
Apr 03rd, 2012 - 06:24 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Lord Loverocket
Quite so. The contrast in the the anniversary was marked in both countries couldn't have been starker. Mind you flag burning and embassy invasions are quite common in third world countries.
Apr 03rd, 2012 - 06:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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GreekYoghurt
@4 The rumour was that they heard that there was some food inside.
Apr 03rd, 2012 - 08:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0
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Xect
One countries head hurled abuse and burnt the British flag and the other showed empathy, respect and dignity.

The displays were markedly different and reflect the general day to day behavior of each nation.
Apr 03rd, 2012 - 12:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Brit Bob
A proper dignified way in which to remember the conflict.
Apr 03rd, 2012 - 02:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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aussie sunshine
@ 2 I totally agree with you!! well said.
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