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Cameron pledges protection for the Falklands from Argentine intimidation and threats
British Prime Minister David Cameron warned that Britain “will protect” the people of the Falkland Islands from the “intimidation and threats” of Argentina, which claims sovereignty of the South Atlantic archipelago Read full article
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Mar 11th, 2013 - 08:31 am - Link - Report abuse 0Oh fook!
Regardless what, #1 gave me a good laugh.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 08:36 am - Link - Report abuse 0“We will never forget the ultimate sacrifice they made. We have shown that we will not be intimidated, we will defend our interests, and that, above all, defend what we believe is right,” Cameron said in a threatening tone.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 09:01 am - Link - Report abuse 0Slapping-down a bully is not threatening behaviour in my book.
Yes, I personally don't like Cameron or this government, UKIP for me next time. But I don't doubt his word at all on this issue, we have the ability to destroy everything Argentina has from a safe distance in the Atlantic, without even deploying a single soldier, it wouldn't be hard, and I and probably many others would be more than happy with him authorising it.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 09:01 am - Link - Report abuse 0No in all seriousness I do believe him on this issue I was just being trite.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 09:14 am - Link - Report abuse 05
Mar 11th, 2013 - 09:21 am - Link - Report abuse 0I got that part as well, still a good laugh
Why is a British Prime Minister pledging to defend British interests described as 'threatening'? Surely it's a warning?
Mar 11th, 2013 - 09:42 am - Link - Report abuse 0Comment removed by the editor.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 09:43 am - Link - Report abuse 0Just needs a clip of a Falklander Crying 'THIS IS STANLEY YAAAHHH!!!' and booting some RG tourist up the arse and off the bay.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 09:56 am - Link - Report abuse 0Perfik!
@8 - you do Malvinero, you do a lot. And your government do. They care a lot too. Instead of spending time and energy fixing the 23 provinces in Argentina that are having seven shades of sh*te knocked out of them by the cretinous policies of your government, you and your government are flapping constantly about the UK and the fictitious Malvinas.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 10:31 am - Link - Report abuse 0@7 Loo Spoo
Mar 11th, 2013 - 11:25 am - Link - Report abuse 0Sounds more like it's a promise, a statement of fact, that even the Argies should pick up on.
Camoron is very aware that a failure to support the Islanders and especially to show a change of heart that would weaken the Islanders position allowing The Dark Country to launch an attack on them would mean the coalition would be out of power within a day or two.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 11:36 am - Link - Report abuse 0Self-preservation is what is driving this limp-wristed bastard, nothing more.
On other forums like Yahoo Argentina all you get is Argentines crying about how Kirchner as destroyed there natuion they have no proper armed forces or equipement,well at least there being honest but perhaps they should note DON'T PUSH YOUR LUCK and yes I believe Cameron and take him at his word, NO British Prime Minister could say anything different ofcourse they are not going to less a bully like Kirchner get what she wants
Mar 11th, 2013 - 12:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0MAlvinas Argentinas...Down with the brits pirates!
Mar 11th, 2013 - 12:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 014)
Mar 11th, 2013 - 12:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Re-iterating the same comment over and over again on different articles will not work. Your government might do it to you, but then you have likely been brainwashed since the age of 4 to accept what ever your government says regarding the Falkland Islands.
Fortunately our standards of education are much higher than those of Argentina and your beligerent repeating of the same thing will not change our opinions (big picture yeah - we understand how to look at one of them!).
@14 Cristina is a moron that can't even run an elementary school bake sale. It's more than self-determination, it's self preservation. She just wants their oil, and to steal from them.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 01:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Cristina and her followers are like a cancer that needs to be removed from Argentina. She gives money to lazy people, drunks, gluttons, rapists, pedophiles, murderers and thieves, just to increase her own fortune. Are you one of them?
very very expensive ,not for a long time!! Cameron drunk hahahahah lol!!
Mar 11th, 2013 - 01:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Not expensive at all and well worth every tax penny. Pay now in treasure, avoid paying later in blood, which is much, much more expensive and irreplaceable.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 01:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@14;
Mar 11th, 2013 - 01:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Here read what Capt Silas Duncan of the USS Lexinton wrote in 1831, regarding his visit to the Falklands. 1831. Pirates.
“The letters show that the USS Lexington, under the command of Silas Duncan, visited the Falklands in December, 1831, to investigate complaints by American fishermen that a ”band of pirates“ was operating from the Islands. After finding what he considered proof that at least four American fishing ships had been captured, plundered, and even outfitted for war, Duncan took seven prisoners onboard Lexington and charged them with piracy. The leaders of the prisoners was Louis Vernet, a German, and Matthew Brisbane, an Englishman both of Buenos Aries.”
Let's be serious for a few moments. Britain WILL defend the Falkland Islands. British forces are now fully aware of the history and the reality. The United Kingdom holds a trust. A trust by the Islanders that Britain will speak for them and defend them. And Britain WILL do both. And, when the Islanders are ready, Britain will be the first to support, defend and protect their independence. I expect Britain to offer a defence treaty as part of independence. After all, it's not as though the Falklanders are like the scrounging Scots. In balancing our opinions, we should always remember that, once penned up behind “their” border, the Scots are no threat. 8,000 miles away, the only good “argie” is a dead “argie”. Cameron should make it clear that there is a “line in the sand”. One millimetre over that and “the line” will be filled with argie blood and guts. He should tell argieland, bluntly, that everything the UK has WILL be used against them. Every blade, every bullet, every shell, every bomb, every missile. Total destruction.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 01:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@5 You shouldn't say the sort of things you said @1. The slugs might doubt that 90% of Brits would support their annihilation. If you look back, you will find comments indicating that many Brits would travel from the UK to the Falkland Islands to defend them, or retake them. I would. How much better to die defending one's fellow citizens rather than expiring in bed with a tube up your nose? And to defend or retake OUR country's territory as well? Isn't it the only way for a REAL MAN to go? Especially a British man. Shouldn't you remember the identity of the best nation in the world? No-one has ever surpassed Britain. You should treasure your heritage. Americans, Chinese, French, Germans, Italians, Russians, we've beaten them all. In '82, we only sent 5% of our armed forces to slap the argies down. Make no mistake, no British government would survive 5 minutes if it abandoned the Falkland Islanders. The PM of the day could end on piano wire.
conqueror
Mar 11th, 2013 - 02:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“
@5 You shouldn't say the sort of things you said @1. The slugs might doubt that 90% of Brits would support their annihilation.”
Don't blame Furry for you not having the capacity to appreciate irony. Nobody will call him a Malvinista for that statement. And I can assure you no 90% of the Brits supports anyones annihilation. Especially in the islands case, as some 12% of the Brits don't even agree that the Falklanders should decide on their future (or the one of the islands).
http://en.mercopress.com/2013/03/09/only-15-of-argentines-believe-falklands-should-decide-their-future-but-in-uk-88
I think you should go forward with your plans and take one for your country. The faster, the better. And we can all agree on that your acts will be in the best interest of your beloved UK.
Stevie, Based on the timing of your posts you live on the opposite side of the Atlantic than Argentina.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 02:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Why do you care what happens? Have you ever been there? Do you ever plan to go back?
We're you a communist/Terrorist and now hiding in the EU or UK?
Why don't you leave the comments to people who know first hand about the Falklands and Argentina since the 70s.
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Mar 11th, 2013 - 02:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0That's because I work at night, filling olives with pepper.
You are a Yank, why do you care?
Where you a fascist/capitalist supporting Galtieri and now feel the need to justify?
USA and fascism umm No that would be the road Argentina has been on since Peron.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 02:42 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Capitalist yes of course I hate filthy Socialists and Communists
So you're a line worker, working at night in a factory with food and an internet connection.
Hahah..I wonder how that works.
kinda doubt it
From the nastiness of your reply my bet is you are a Communist that was hunted so fled to EU or UK.
You probably have not been to Argentina since the 70s.
sad piece of work
None can love freedom heartily, but good men; the rest love not freedom, but license
Mar 11th, 2013 - 02:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0- John Milton
@20
War is delightful to those who have had no experience of it.
- Erasmus
Now I myself am subject to this; I would love to fight for my country given the proper opportunity (ie. Lack of a strong willed missus!) however this quote has always had an effect on me - it kind of reminds me of you, the way you so gloriously proport war.
My bet is on a young student, probably studying politics or sociology, perhaps both, in a University outside Argentine.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 02:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@20 Conqueror (#)
Mar 11th, 2013 - 02:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Mar 11th, 2013 - 01:52 pm
Get a sense humour you throbber. That is something Brits are also famous for.
“Cameron pledges protection for the Falklands from Argentine intimidation and threats”
Mar 11th, 2013 - 03:04 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Well thanks for your continued support.
You are still a moron and your policies have ruined the country....... but it's nice to know that you have, at the very least, managed to get something right for once.
41 million Argies, frightened of a few aeroplanes, a couple of subs and a warship or two.... Load of pussies
Mar 11th, 2013 - 03:08 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Still with Tango woman as leader and a sub normal moron running foreign affairs like a provincial circus, it doesn't give you any confidence does it?
From the hysterical noises coming from BA it seems we'll just have to accept that whatever Britain and the Falklanders do the RGs won't change so, plan for a future where RG land doesn't exist. Simples really...
@25 - Huntsman Extraordinaire
Mar 11th, 2013 - 03:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Your reply to conquerer is quite right.
I have been to war, and seen the ugly face of it.
War should always be considered the last option after diplomacy. But as in 1982, diplomacy failed because Argentina wasn't willing to listen to reason, and were quite willing to use force against a civilian population.
The one poem that I remember regarding war is a world war 1 poem called Dulce et decorum est by Wilfred Owen.
The last few lines of the poem go:
If you could hear, at every jolt, the blood
Come gargling from the froth-corrupted lungs,
Obscene as cancer, bitter as the cud
Of vile, incurable sores on innocent tongues,--
My friend, you would not tell with such high zest
To children ardent for some desperate glory,
The old Lie: Dulce et decorum est
Pro patria mori.
Which basically translates: It is sweet and right to die for your country.
But as Wilfred Owen clearly stated, there is nothing sweet about dying, especially in war.
As a medic I had to deal with some horrific injuries, including casualties that had lost limbs. It is impossible to describe what such things are like to the layman, and for a medic your entire focus is on keeping the blood inside their bodies, and your objective is to give the surgeon a live casualty. All of this is done in the backdrop of the enemy still shooting at you, and the expectation of the casualties comrades that you will make everything okay for their mate.
I think everyone, Argentine and British should think carefully before glorifying war. It isn't like video games. It isn't like the movies. It isn't exciting.
It's frightening. It's confusing and people die, quite horrifically in most cases. Those that don't die have serious injuries that are life changing for them and their families.
Saying that, I would voluntarily take up arms to defend the UK, the Commonwealth, or any British Overseas Territory from attack.
We notice that Cameron is desperate and bewildered. Two contradictions of Cameron.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 04:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“I will never forget the ultimate sacrifice they made. We have shown that will not be intimidated, we will defend our interests, and, above all, to defend what we believe is right,” Cameron said in a threatening tone.
In the previous paragraph Cameron bet against international law and dialogue. Bet on violence, terrorism and racism, colonialism and imperialism in the 21st century. Implicitly this saying throw nukes bet Argentina for peace, peacefully reclaim what belongs under international law. It has an identical behavior Galtieri.
“Argentina can still threatening, intimidating fishing vessels, threatening companies doing trade with the islands, drowning income of the islanders. But while the islanders want to remain British, we will always be there to protect” continued Prime Minister of the United Kingdom to conclude then: “You have my word.”
In the previous paragraph implicitly says that Argentina is threatening to invade the islands. United Nations and world opinion are well aware that Argentina commitment to peace and compliance with international law and UN resolutions and decolonization committee. It is most everyone knows that Argentina is unarmed, has minimal forces, and is sinking warships in positions due to budget.
Conclusion: The main weapon of Argentina is precisely not to have weapons. Is its main strength. Esses is the terrible fear that has David Cameron. Underestimated to Argentina for not having weapons. Thus world opinion is in favor of Argentina for their peaceful and legitimate claims. Argentina claims that unarmed and peacefully. That's the fear of David Cameron.
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@30:
Mar 11th, 2013 - 04:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Me too. Another armed conflict is the last resort, very last resort.
@31 well seeing as your defence minister has already stated that if it wasn't for the Garrison on the Falkland Islands you would already have invaded, so that puts your arguement to bed straight away, OR was he lying? an RG trait no?
Mar 11th, 2013 - 04:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@31)
Mar 11th, 2013 - 04:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You see Raul, this is where the big picture is required. The UK is not the one bullying a small nation. The UK is not the one who in recent history invaded that nation. The UK is not in any way being or attempting to be the aggressor.
The UK IS reasserting it's authority over the islands and making sure that your pathetic government understands the conceqences of what should happen should it try to do what it did again in 1982.
Cameron quite right acknowledges that you lot will never learn and you will never accept any dialogue that will not result in you getting your grubby hands on something that isn't yours - regardless of how ever many international laws you break.
And I'm sorry but half of what you say doesn't really make any sense... He makes no mention of a 'bet against international law and dialogue. Bet on violence, terrorism and racism, colonialism and imperialism in the 21st century. Implicitly this saying throw nukes bet Argentina for peace, peacefully reclaim what belongs under international law.'
You are a nation of thugs. Either change, or accept the way the world deals with thugs. Simple.
@31 - Raul
Mar 11th, 2013 - 04:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Is that the same way Argentina was committed to peace and complying with international law in 1982?
Argentina often says one thing, then does another.
In the history of the Falklands, only Argentina has been the aggressor.
Pardon us if we don't take your word that you will not invade the Islands the moment our guard is down. In fact, your defence minister explicitly stated that the British garrison on the Islands was the ONLY thing preventing Argentina from invading them again.
So like I said, pardon us if we don't believe you. Argentina has NEVER acted in good faith regarding the Falklands.
I think that the flock needs more reading!!
Mar 11th, 2013 - 04:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 0http://www.infobae.com/notas/700320-El-relato-ingles-desenmascarado-en-un-libro.html
@31 Raul
Mar 11th, 2013 - 04:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You are dreaming when you say the world is with you. Dreaming that argentina's great strength is its lack of military strength. No Raul, your strength is your ability to dream and your gullability to swallow your own governments rhetoric. Whilst Cameron is not my cup of tea, he echos our thoughts, and he has the assurance of legitimacy and international and the UN charter in his armoury and should you guys try to be idiots again and invade, he has the military clout to send you to the afterlife. We will defend the falklands and we will win.
37@Pus ky Cameron is a idiot fat stupid drunk!!!!!!!
Mar 11th, 2013 - 04:56 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@38 Gustbury
Mar 11th, 2013 - 04:59 pm - Link - Report abuse 0CFK will have you arrested for talking about Maximo like that.
Don't you know she's grooming him to be the next dictator of your country.
Maybe you'll be offered a nice one way flight over the River Plate. No landing fees required, just a straight drop into the drink.
39@-Maximo has thinned, I do not know if he drink alcohol!! hahahahaha
Mar 11th, 2013 - 05:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 040. It is well known neither MaxiK or Florencia are not mentally stable and are deeply addicted to narcotics.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 05:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I don't blame them one bit
Yankeeboy
Mar 11th, 2013 - 05:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“it is well-known...”
You are from the old guard, aren't you? What kind of argument is that?
It is well-known you are a liar. Now what?
sillyboy@: ( ???????????)- valid arguments please!!
Mar 11th, 2013 - 05:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0It is well know they are both very unstable and addicts just like the sky is blue..can't argue it.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 05:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0It's also well known that your statements are oblivious to reality. Can't really argue that either.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 05:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Why does it bother you they are coke addicts? Doesn't seem to bother their Mother but she is barely conscious nowadays either.
Mar 11th, 2013 - 05:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I hear they doubled her Lithium not too long ago and she is not taking to the new dosage very well.
46
Mar 11th, 2013 - 06:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Your lies bother me as little as you being a mythomaniac does. I heard you once were offered pride in exchange for one true statement, but kindly declined.
Pride in what my accomplishments? Country?
Mar 11th, 2013 - 06:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I have plenty that is why I turned it down
I learned a long time ago to never lie
The truth is much more interesting
and it is easier to remember
BTW did you see the gov't is going to ask the Futbol Assoc why there is so much violence at every game.
Can you attend a game without getting bloody?
I don't think so
I was never allowed to go to a Soccer match in Argentina my handlers though it was way to dangerous for me.
48
Mar 11th, 2013 - 06:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Soccer? Nuf said.
What did your handlers told you about sending your kids to school, now that we are on the subject? Let me guess. No problem in doing so, since it's not dangerous for your person.
On the other subject, why is it your strongest arguments always start “I've heard”, “People say” and “It's well known”?
The only thing that is well known is that those kind of arguments are for the ones who are lacking proper ones.
Because I am too lazy to post links. It is easier and since nothing I write are lies they are easy for people to google. Like CFK BiPolar..easy peasy
Mar 11th, 2013 - 06:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0try it
If I say “someone in the know” it is because I can't use their name since your gov't has a nasty habit of killing people they don't like.
nasty nasty
BTW IS PR independent?
www.china.org.cn/world/Off-the-wire/2013-03/10/content_28193176.htm
Mar 11th, 2013 - 06:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0www.telesurtv.net/articulos/2013/03/10/gran-bretana-nombra-a-un-gobernador-en-malvinas-que-desplazo-la-poblacion-de-otra-isla-7153.html
TeleSur I wonder how long that will be around now that Chavez is all waxy?
Mar 11th, 2013 - 06:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@40 Gustbury
Mar 11th, 2013 - 08:22 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Maximo has thinned? Thinned what? His hair? Is he going bald?
Or do you mean he has lost weight? Well lets face he really did need to, didn't he? But if you believe that Cameron is fat, then Maximo must be fat+++++++++ in comparison.
@51 - malen
Your links don't work.
Well well no libertad stuffed full of Malvista sailing into Stanley harbour with CFK at the helm. I would expected a bit more than the RG government saying every 2 seconds that the referendum is worthless etc etc...it seems to have ruffled them hugely, I was expecting a spectacular publicity stunt by the Rgs, but all we have is the same old trolls with multiple logins distracting and spouting rubbish and the RG law makers making another law that they definitely own the Falklands. at least the actual history is being quoted in papers around the world and all can now see that the Rgs have been fibbing all along..jajajajaj
Mar 11th, 2013 - 09:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0i wont reply here,
Mar 11th, 2013 - 09:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0as it could very well insult camaron and the lost conservatives.
@31
Mar 11th, 2013 - 09:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“ peaceful and legitimate claims.”
Not legitimate-their claim is full of holes otherwise the UN would not have passed resolution 502 in 1982.
1/-Spanish succession claim proven wrong on these posts many times.
2/-1833 claims-proven wrong many times.
3/-Claims to have protested continously since 1833-innacurate again-proven on these posts.
If Argentina's claims were legitimate like the UK's ex-colonies were (all given independence when wished), the UK would agree to them.
However most of Argentina's claims in 1964 were half truths and lies that have been proven so by reference to historical documents that the Argentines themselves have in their own country, but ignore.
Argentines-Just laughting to myself when the sailors on Libertard came home and Christiona sent up the might of The argentine airforce-two bi planbes LOL
Mar 11th, 2013 - 11:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The Sailors said they were embarrassed-so would I LOLOLOLOLOLOL
Argentina's YPF 2012 Profit Down 12.2%
Mar 12th, 2013 - 12:20 am - Link - Report abuse 0http://www.foxbusiness.com/news/2013/03/11/argentina-ypf-2012-profit-down-122/
Well done Argentina. that piece of thievery went well!
YPF according to link in #58:
Mar 12th, 2013 - 03:21 am - Link - Report abuse 0Total revenue jumped 19.5%
Operating income rose 9.9%
Ebitda rose 21.3%
YPF's shares rose 2.5% to ARS123.00
Investment rose 25.6%
With an inflation of close to 30% this means that total revenue, operating income, Ebitda and shares dropped considerably, while investment almost kept pace with the inflation.
And with no news about the much heralded 'International Investors' and the fracking turning out to be that unusual no other fracking company on the planet has ever 'cracked' it (sorry about that) where to from here?
Mar 12th, 2013 - 11:23 am - Link - Report abuse 0I think the only way they are going to get more oil pumped is to get TMBOA to put her mouth around the riser and get her to suck. She has at least had a great deal of experience of doing that.
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