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Falkland Islands’ referendum vote blasted unanimously in both Houses of Argentina’s Congress
The Argentine Congress in extraordinary sessions held on Wednesday in both Houses unanimously rejected the Falkland Islands referendum in which the local population overwhelmingly decided to remain as a British Overseas Territory. Read full article
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Disclaimer & comment rulesRejected a request for a recess to listen to the words of the new pope, to pay homage to Chavez, LMAO, says it all!
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:06 am - Link - Report abuse 0Ha ha ha ha.... It all descended into a comedy spat towards the end with the new antichrist and a long dead dictator vying for attention.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:12 am - Link - Report abuse 0Argentine parliament - great substitute for a circus! You couldn't make it up!
“the Lower House approved a strong declaration.”
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:33 am - Link - Report abuse 0Aaaargh no....please. Anything but the strong declaration.
Is this how Argentina ignores things, by calling special government sessions?
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:34 am - Link - Report abuse 0“UN records indicate that “it excludes any principle of self-determination” in the case.”
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0Lol they keep saying that, but in the real reality on the planet called earth, UN states the opposite as it is a universal right off all people. the islanders a people and as a group are classed as peoples.
as much a surprise as a bunch of islanders voting not to join their bullying expansionist neo-colonial neighbour
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0oh!
Look!
It IS the expansionist bullying neo-colonial neighbour!
Aaaargh no....please. Anything but the strong declaration
Mar 14th, 2013 - 10:08 am - Link - Report abuse 0at this rate they will get the comfy chair out
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=XnS49c9KZw8
Forgot about that sketch, absolute classic. LOL.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 10:14 am - Link - Report abuse 0Would love to have seen the coarse language and shouting match. Shame there were no custard pies.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 10:17 am - Link - Report abuse 0@7
Mar 14th, 2013 - 10:23 am - Link - Report abuse 0Lol. Looked like Jan Cheek being inquisitioned by Pope Francis's lot over ownership of Falklands.
For all Monty p fans, another classic.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 10:58 am - Link - Report abuse 0http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Tym0MObFpTI
Who gives a flying fuck about what the two houses think? answers on the head of a pin please....
Mar 14th, 2013 - 11:03 am - Link - Report abuse 0Who cares ?
Mar 14th, 2013 - 11:12 am - Link - Report abuse 0“BLASTED”.....sounds more like a wet fart.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 11:21 am - Link - Report abuse 0““The excuse of the 1982 conflict can’t be used to deny negotiations with Argentina”, said Filmus who then warned that the UK plans to project its occupation of the Falklands onto the Antarctica territory, which boils down to “an aggression for the entire region”.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 12:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0That's funny. The ”excuse“ of a conflict started by argieland. WE ”deny negotiations with Argentina“ because argieland, and particularly the argie ”government“, is replete with cheats, liars and thieves. And they aren't trustworthy either.
”the UK plans to project its occupation of the Falklands onto the Antarctica territory“. Would that be the part called the British Antarctic Territory? The part of Antarctica that argieland tried to steal while the UK was fighting a global war that argieland didn't have the guts to take part in. Especially as its pal Hitler had assured it that the UK was going to lose the war. The war that Germany started. What is it about these addled and ignorant buffoons that makes them hang on to ”positions“ long after ”reason“ has departed? What is it that gets put into their ”food“ and water that destroys any ”brain” that they might once have had?
So it looks like we are going to have to kick them out of Antarctica. Just as we kicked them off the Falklands. When shall we go for it? 2021? Is the clock ticking?
@13 GALlamosa (#)
Mar 14th, 2013 - 12:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Mar 14th, 2013 - 11:12 am
Good point. Well made.
It's quite interesting to sometimes watch these folk who are in denial lie consistently about the reality of the situation.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 12:01 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Some will undoubtedly be career politicians who most likely think its farcical but have to perpetuate the lie as to do anything else could be bad for their careers. They could only do otherwise if they were very high up the political food chain as to take another stance could stop their progression.
Who's going to be brave enough to speak the truth?
@17 Truth and Argentine reich = chalk and cheese,
Mar 14th, 2013 - 12:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Exactly, GALlamosa,
Mar 14th, 2013 - 01:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Who cares?
”the only thing new we know is that there are three inhabitants in the Islands who do not agree” with British sovereignty.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 01:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I believe there are 28 Argentine nationals on the Falklands electoral role, so only 10% of Argentinians voted no (assuming it was them).
@7:
Mar 14th, 2013 - 02:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0NO, - NOT THE COMFY CHAIR!!!!!!!!!!!! (dan, dan, daaaaannnnn)
13 GALlamosa
Mar 14th, 2013 - 02:19 pm - Link - Report abuse 019 lsolde
Exactly GALlamosa,
Who cares?
The referendum. Who would care?
Rejection matter of opinion and UN global public. In their statements have said that they have no legal value.
The sovereignty dispute remains.
The Argentine Congress with unaminidad in all political forces have rejected.
The people of Argentina as a whole has rejected.
See the following link: “Unilateral action illegitimate”
http://www.pagina12.com.ar/diario/elpais/1-215784-2013-03-14.html
Quote “energetically rejects the ballot”.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 02:59 pm - Link - Report abuse 0That's it then, we had better give all the islands and Antarctic to the mad woman.
Raul,
Mar 14th, 2013 - 03:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The people of Argentina as a whole can reject whatever they like, but since they don't own or live on the Islands it has absolutely nothing to do with them.
I remember a short time ago when the Argies were saying that big bad colonial power Britain was subjugating a tiny island population against it's wishes
Mar 14th, 2013 - 03:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0All the Argies believed this because they never got to hear from the Falklanders themselves
Well how things have changed!!! Now both houses of Parliament are debating this ´meaningless referendum´& the whole of Argentina & much of the world now know of the islanders´wishes ..............stroke of genius!!!
It's very funny that Raul thinking because Argentina rejects the vote it means something.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 04:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Argentina has never owned the island nor has it ever ruled the islands save for a few weeks and a illegal invasion where it also violated UN resolutions (something the UK has never done).
Argentina has zero power and zero influence so feel free to reject some more because your opinion also counts for ZERO!
I remember some time ago when people in the UK thought Las Malvinas were somewhere near...Scotland LMAO.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 04:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0If you guys learn history the way you did with geography...ooppss estem fotits
Benson,
Mar 14th, 2013 - 04:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I live in the Falklands and would be surprised if the “Falklands 3” were any of our resident Argentinians. They have chosen to integrate into our community, they pull their weight and (with no wish to patronise them) I believe they are well aware of the benefits of living here. I would attribute the 3 no votes to enthusiasm for independence, which most of us feel is a possibility for the future but not for now.
@28 Honoria it sounds like a sheep name. How on earth did you learn to type so well in a PC. You guys are truly amazing even sheeps know how to read and write.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 04:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Honoria....RFLMAO
“”“I remember some time ago when people in the UK thought Las Malvinas were somewhere near...Scotland LMAO.”“”“
Mar 14th, 2013 - 04:56 pm - Link - Report abuse 0whats funny about that? I've still dont know where these ”las malvinas” place is. The Falklands I know about, but I cannot find anything relating to some mythical Malvinas place on any map.
It might be there after all, somewhere near Brigadoon I should not wonder!
Mar 14th, 2013 - 05:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Whats funny about that? HAHAHAHAHA Brits claiming lands that they can't even place on a map and you ask me what's funny?????
Mar 14th, 2013 - 05:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You just made my day LMAO
Claiming, who the hells claiming anything, where have you been, doing bird or something? they have lived there for 9 generations, that's not claiming. Why do they need a map, they only have to look out the window and there it is.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 05:09 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Pesky Army
Mar 14th, 2013 - 05:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0No surprises there. I expected nothing less of you.
@33 So would have argies had not been kicked out in 1833...
Mar 14th, 2013 - 05:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0By the way I was refering to the people in the UK, you people have problems with reading and comprehension don´t you? Read more carefully next time.
Boy this place is a goldmine......
@35 let me guess .... Timmerman put you on the troll payroll because you are a fine example of Rg wit and intellect.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 05:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I can see see why our resident Argentines decided to throw their lot in with us.
You types Brits, did you not? Fancy not knowing what you typed, short memory span I suppose? I have no problems with comprehension, maybe you have a problem with Grammar. Suggest you be more specific next time. You would be more at home in a lead mine or a China shop than a gold mine.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 05:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 022 Raul (#)
Mar 14th, 2013 - 05:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Mar 14th, 2013 - 02:19 pm
“... Rejection matter of opinion and UN global public. In their statements have said that they have no legal value...”
The UN has not said anything about “have o legal value.”
What they HAVE said is:
”Note in response to questions about the referendum on the Falklands/Malvinas
New York, 12 March 2013
In response to questions about the referendum on the Falklands/Malvinas, the Spokesperson has the following to say:
“The Secretary-General has taken note of the referendum. He reminds Argentina and the United Kingdom that his good offices remain available if both parties engage.”
Please see: http://www.un.org/sg/offthecuff/index.asp?nid=2738
@37
Mar 14th, 2013 - 06:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 027 Pesky Army (#)
Mar 14th, 2013 - 04:25 pm
¨I remember some time ago when people in the UK thought Las Malvinas were somewhere near...Scotland LMAO.
If you guys learn history the way you did with geography...ooppss estem fotits¨
Man, you need help, seriously.
@39
Mar 14th, 2013 - 06:24 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Apparently not as much as you do.
You posted:
Whats funny about that? HAHAHAHAHA Brits claiming lands that they can't even place on a map and you ask me what's funny?????
You just made my day LMAO.
And here is my response to that:
Claiming, who the hells claiming anything, where have you been, doing bird or something? they have lived there for 9 generations, that's not claiming. Why do they need a map, they only have to look out the window and there it is.
There simple enough for you, Simon!
@40 boy you surely live up to your name....reality check lol
Mar 14th, 2013 - 06:31 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Check your head first, will you?
And you live up to the first part of yours. LOL.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 06:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0better pesky than nuts
Mar 14th, 2013 - 06:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0better pesky than nuts
Mar 14th, 2013 - 06:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Yes nuts
Bet you couldnt count yours and come up with the same answer twice
“name calling - verbal abuse; a crude substitute for argument; ”sticks and stones may break my bones but names can never hurt me“
Mar 14th, 2013 - 07:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Particularly like the bit, ”Crude substitute for an arguement.”
WTF Reality Check and now stick up your Junta???
Mar 14th, 2013 - 07:23 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Bipolar disorder they call it. Do you have anger issues? Your goat doesn't love you anymore? Your girl ran away with an argie?
Seek some help urgently...and stick to your nick. One person, one nick.
Wish all the best at the nuthouse
Calm down, you'll burst a blood vessel!
Mar 14th, 2013 - 07:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0What's the matter with you, you have a problem with people who do not agree with your point of view?
The solution is simple, don't post them.
There male you feel better!
And which is exactly your point of view Reality check or only-gods- knows how many other nicks you have?
Mar 14th, 2013 - 07:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0A tinpot country called Argentina rejects a referendum by a population democratically exercising their right to self determination, and who they actively want to colonise love it jajajajaja
Mar 14th, 2013 - 07:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Crikey, with all these trolls Timerman is going to run out of bananas pretty soon! Anyway, I am waiting to see what happens to Tango 1. Will she or won't she? If she won't risk it that will demonstrate to the whole world what a tinpot nation Arg actually is. I suppose it would refuel in Spain and land in Italy where the vultures will be waiting with wheel clamps and a writ. Heh heh heh...
Mar 14th, 2013 - 08:00 pm - Link - Report abuse 0No she she will go on Tango1, I can not see any of the holdout companies upsetting his holinesses inauguration, too much bad publicity would be generated. They will bide their time, it's one thing they have plenty of, she may leave power, the debt remains,
Mar 14th, 2013 - 08:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@49 You got it all wrong argies claim the land not the squatters living in it. You can happily have them
Mar 14th, 2013 - 08:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Falkland Islands’ referendum vote blasted in both Houses of Argentina’s Congress
Mar 14th, 2013 - 08:11 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Both using blank ammo,
Who cares what they think,
We won’t listen, and they have no say or control over the British,
So soddy offy coffee
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Again, you guys have mental problems, Argies claim the land, they have absolutely no desire to control the Brits, the Scots, nor the Welsh...
Mar 14th, 2013 - 08:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0or the yanks the brazilions the french the dutch or the germans the spannish the danes,
Mar 14th, 2013 - 08:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0yep weve heard it all before,
CFK on the other hand ??
52... Squatting on the island since 1833 , wasn't that before Argentina even existed???? When did Argentina have a settlement on the island, other than vernet who asked british permission to found a settlement???
Mar 14th, 2013 - 08:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0How long has the 98 percent white European Argentine population been squatting in the native Indians lands?????
How lond did Angle-Saxons have been squatting in celtic lands. Back to Germany Otto...
Mar 14th, 2013 - 08:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 035 Pesky Army
Mar 14th, 2013 - 08:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“you people have problems with reading and comprehension don´t you?”
You people?? You people?? You've got serious issues there flower, it's time to get you professional help...............
no brainer copycat
Mar 14th, 2013 - 08:56 pm - Link - Report abuse 052 Pesky Army
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“Argies claim the land, they have absolutely no desire to control the Brits, the Scots, nor the Welsh”
WOW!! You actually believe those lies you are telling don't you flower?
...........Brainwashed anyone??
@54 in that case i will claim argentina, just the land not the people you can have them, but at the end of the day its just a claim and like argentinas claim not a valid one, more speculative .....nothing more!
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0SELF-DETERMINATION!
Why would we care about them in the first place. As far as Argentina is concerned they can stay, they can leave, we are a nation on inmigrants what would 1500 more souls matter genius. Did they tell you that the big bad argie wolf was going to eat you or what. Grow some balls man
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The Falkland Islands belong to the Falkland Islands always have always will. The UK government will not enter into any dialogue without the Islanders involvement. When and if that dialogue takes place, there will be no negotiations on sovereignty without the consent of the islanders
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0This has consistently been the UK governments position and nothing is going to change.
62 Pesky Army
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Of course you care. You care, all of your widdle troll friends care. That's why you're on here now, trying to talk the talk with your widdle nursery school attitude and half informed opinions, not actually thinking for yourself, just regugatating what someone has told you.
Tell you what son:- You start using your brain and then come back to me and we'll talk ok?
“As far as Argentina is concerned they can stay”
I remember the Falklands war. You know, the one in 1982? You were probably still swimming around in your daddy's balls at that time. So I remember exactly what happened to the Islanders when Argentina was last in charge.
Clown
@63
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Speaking of balls, could you explain why 3000 islanders 300 miles away are such a devastating threat to the national manhood?
Well to end this beautiful evening, I must say thank you, I wish you all the best, no hard feelings, bad luck, keep trying, malvinas argentinas etc, etc
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I did have fun LMAO
Mentle this prat Arg PA. He justa play , tontopolas. Take now notice Canot anser qestion. Dick
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 066... Your mum has just told you to turn your light out and go to bed, though in BA a power cut would probably do the job for you...night night my troll prince
Mar 14th, 2013 - 09:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Meds before lights out, that would be my bet.
Mar 14th, 2013 - 10:15 pm - Link - Report abuse 0https://twitter.com/akefford/status/312137047655710721/photo/1
Mar 14th, 2013 - 10:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0latest sub,,,
watch it argies .lol.
@65 Hansy are you planning to move back to Germany? Sprechen sie Deutsch?
Mar 15th, 2013 - 10:42 am - Link - Report abuse 0“since they are “settlers implanted in the Malvinas Islands”
Mar 15th, 2013 - 04:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0And most Argentinians are European settlers implanted in Argentina.
So?
“that UN records indicate that “it excludes any principle of self-determination” in the case.
Where does it excluse SD ? In what records? Somebody has yet to point us to these.
”illegitimate action, contrary to what is established in the UN resolutions, ”
The UN resolutions say that Independance should be taken into account, that the negotiations must refer tothe UN charter and that the interests of the population (the resolutions do not mention the interests of the Argentines) must be taken into account. The referendum was correct (it was not fixed -no bribes), and is in the interests of the Islanders (the population). So it cannot break the resolutions.
Try reading the resolutions, Filmus.
“the only thing new we know is that there are three inhabitants in the Islands who do not agree” with British sovereignty.”
Don't hold your breath Clingfilm, how do you know those 3 didn't vote for independence? (They would have to vote no).
“The excuse of the 1982 conflict can’t be used to deny negotiations with Argentina”
Technically it can. The invasion broke resolution 2065.
Also the small matter of unmarked mines, napalm and bullying the islanders would not find favour with the UN.
Try again Clingfilm, and next time actually read what it says in the resolutions and the UN charter, (if you are capable).
ha ha these guys are funny!
Mar 17th, 2013 - 03:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0What, not a single dissident in the Argentine parliament? Makes one wonder, doesn't it? I mean, there were three in the Falklands.
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