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Malvinas Secretariat officially inaugurated on Monday with Filmus as head
Argentine former senator Daniel Filmus on Monday afternoon will be inaugurated as head of the newly created Secretariat of Malvinas, South Georgia, South Sandwich Islands and adjoining maritime spaces in the South Atlantic Affairs, which will press forward with Argentine claims over those territories. Read full article
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Jan 05th, 2014 - 02:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Written coprolalia?
Jan 05th, 2014 - 03:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Oh whoopee do!
Jan 05th, 2014 - 03:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Must be a “brave” individual. Imagine announcing that you're a sniper target. What an excellent idea to execute any argie “head of thievery”! But I do think we should consider a “snatch” followed by an impalement. “Perch on this 10-foot steel spike”. Feel the inner piece, sorry, peace. Nah, “piece”. And imagine the fun as you get spun around. Let's take the advice. “Film us”. Turn the sound right down. So much fun ahead. Other “performers”. Timerman, Putricelli, Kirchner, Moreno. And perfect for spit-roasting.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 03:20 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Jobs for the boys you are kicked out by the electorate so old rubber lips the botox queen creates a joke of a job for you.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 03:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“The former Senator who lost his re-election bid in October. Filmus was also chairman of the Foreign Affairs committee”
Jan 05th, 2014 - 03:47 pm - Link - Report abuse 0For “Daniel Filmus” read “Michael Portillo”
Looks like his political career is just as successful and heading in the same direction as our “Mike”
What's the scientific definition of a filmus? Does it have a concave meniscus?
Jan 05th, 2014 - 04:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Propaganda minister by the sounds of it. Torturing every visiting diplomat into supporting their claim to the islands.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 04:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0How pathetic are these deluded Argies.
good luck with that
Jan 05th, 2014 - 04:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0https://www.facebook.com/photo.php?fbid=10152097059377302&set=a.447559602301.221720.266866812301&type=3&theater
Jan 05th, 2014 - 04:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0love it
I hope CFK has set him some actual performance targets and not just given him a non-job and a big desk. For example, by the end of 2014 Argentina should have full control of the Falklands. No? OK let's try Argentina pitching a compelling sovereignty case at the ICJ. No? What about bilateral negotiations with the UK leading to joint sovereignty. No? bilateral negotiations leading to control of mineral rights. No? Errr, bilateral negotiations about fishing. No? Get the UN to deny the islanders the right to self-determination. No? Take oil exploration companies to court. No? Get other SA countries to sever all links with the islands. No? Get other SA countries to commit to a new invasion. No? Jeez, there must be something he can do..... Got it, he should maintain the status quo but tell the Argentinian people he has made progress. Yes!!!
Jan 05th, 2014 - 04:41 pm - Link - Report abuse 06 toooldtodieyoung
Jan 05th, 2014 - 04:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0That’s a bit harsh. In fairness Portillo has a made a pretty good stab in television since his departure from politics. “The week” his political analysis show with Diane Abbott (My MP!) and Andrew Neil is entertaining enough. Strangely Portillo and Abbott have known each other since they were school kids. Portillo’s documentaries on Rail journeys are pretty watchable as well. He is also a regular on BBC Radio 4’s “The moral maze” their high brow discussion program. I’m sure he had done other stuff as well. I recall seeing a documentary he presented on the Euro currency.
Perhaps Filmus should follow Portillo’s lead and abandon this silly job and attempt a proper career in something else.
Staying in Gov't and under CFKs good graces is keeping him from prosecution.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 04:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0But that will only last for as long as the Ks are in power
so not too much longer.
Off topic...but when am I ever on topic.....
Jan 05th, 2014 - 04:56 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Hey Redpoll...remember your comment on the other thread....
“Holy Loch is a sea loch so how can it come over its banks? Havent heard of a tsunami or a storm surge or even a high tide, so please explain”
...Doubting Thomas...
The storms hit again on Friday..even worse....
http://www.dunoon-observer.com/index.php?option=com_content&view=article&id=6985:clyde-flooding-worst-in-decades&catid=1:news&Itemid=19
“Sea Lochs including the Holy Loch, Loch Long and Loch Fyne saw flooding as sea levels surged to levels unseen for many years - but the Clyde coast was worst hit as storms hurled waves on to the coast.
Roads along the Firth of Clyde coastline suffered damage as seawater surged over seawalls and into homes and gardens.”
...in fact the sea has demolished huge sections of the sea wall along the Holy Loch...
Credibility check anyone...;-))))
The off topic troll is back.. never mind Salmond will fix it.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 05:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“The government has included Malvinas among its most important goals and objectives for 2014”.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 05:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0They're in for a disappointing year.
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Jan 05th, 2014 - 05:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Ah, the march of Argentinian NAZIonalism!
Jan 05th, 2014 - 05:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Philippe
Just imagine how delighted Timerman must be.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 06:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Oh look how cute! The Argentine Office of Reichsgau Wartheland. A little something to keep the gullible and well-trained Malvanazis distracted from incompetence at home. And look it works.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 06:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0And look who they put in charge of it. A political hack who can now feel important because he rules over... well... no one except in his imagination. Maybe he can establish a no-fly-zone over the Falklands, Maybe he can indict every citizen of the Islands for tax evasion, voting against the Pure Argentine Reich and watching TV and movies in a non-spanish language so they can be extradite to Argentina when they travel abroad and be put into special prisons that he can run like his predecessors did in the golden age. That'll make him feel like a man...
Meanwhile the Falklands are free from Argentine fascism. And they always will be. The Malvanazis however, are stuck with it... and make the most of what few lies and fantasies they have. Maybe they can get their beloved Junta back and take it out on their neighbors next door when the don't kiss up to them. But the Falklanders. Free Forever and Forever out of reach.
I am surprised how much hate there is towards Kirchner from many in Argentina, you only have to look at the many facebook sites that are against her and her cronies. (Filmus included) Most could not give a rats ass about The Islands they just want a good wage education health ect
Jan 05th, 2014 - 06:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“The objectives of the new Secretariat include: execution of bilateral actions; support for the Ministry of Foreign Affairs in bilateral negotiations; design of strategies and coordination of actions with all countries for the defense of Argentine rights and interests as well as informing to the world on Argentine rights.”
Jan 05th, 2014 - 06:26 pm - Link - Report abuse 0For a start there will be no negotiation on sovereignty
Secondly thee will never be any bilateral talks, the Islanders will always have a voice, the Falklnd Islands are theirs.
Thirdly, the civilised world is tired of Argentinas bleating and is more concerned at its slide into what is practically dictatorship.
A new Junta is in the offing...
@21, then the government should be telling the Argentines the truth about the Falklands, and of course helping Argentines get a good wage, good heathcare and an education that is not only good but teaching kids easily provable lies about a people whose destiny is in their own hands and out of each of Argentine fascism.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 06:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Moaning and bewailing over people who are “not civil” or “not nice” to Kirchnerist Argentina when they act like embittered Nazis raging against a free 21st century Poland is rather like whining that people are meanies when they say that David Duke is a white supremacist or that a serial rapist might have some unhealthy issues with women.
Ministry of silly whines...
Jan 05th, 2014 - 06:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I think its about time that the British PM created a Head of Secretariat for the non-Empire Territories.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 06:52 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Everything that was never British should plan for their incorporation.
The British Overseas Territory of ... er, Russia!
The British Overseas Territory of ... er, South Korea!
The British Overseas Territory of ... er, Argentina!
Hmmm, sounds good to me!
Better tell the United Nations that it has got some rules changes on the way ...
12 rupertbrooks0
Jan 05th, 2014 - 07:46 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“That’s a bit harsh”
Yes... you are right, I suppose it was....
But, can you imagine the sort of TV career that our “Dan” has awaiting for him?
Might I be so bold as to suggest some sort of comedy show? that way, it will be as close to his old job, as possible.
Filmus,,,,,,,,
Jan 05th, 2014 - 08:01 pm - Link - Report abuse 0sounds a bit like fish fingers to me ..lol
@20
Jan 05th, 2014 - 08:36 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“The Malvanazis ho”
How apt GFace.
“The government has included Malvinas among its most important goals and objectives for 2014“
It will in 2114 as well.
”Filmus anticipated that he would commit his best efforts so UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s administration complies with UN resolution 2065, which demands both states hold a bilateral dialogue over the Islands.“
Looks like he had better get acqainted with 2065, which requests, not demands, states that the resolution should be in accordance with the UN Charter and that the interests of the population should be taken into account. it also mentions independence as the ideal solution.
So apart from breaking 2065 in 1982, Argentina is still breaking it.
Never cease to amaze me, the Argentines that quote 2065, yet have never read it or cannot quote it correctly.
Is the wording different in the Spanish version?
It's about time Argentina complied with 2065-even though it was nullified in 1982.
”There is increasing international consensus that colonialism cannot exist in the 21st century“
So why are you practising colonialism? Berk.
”respect for the territorial integrity of independent nations”, said Filmus“
Whilst refusing the right of the Falkland Islands to be independent if they wish= hypocritical prat.
”design of strategies”
Pffft-Lol.
Malvinas Secretariat officially inaugurated on Monday with Filmus as head.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 08:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Or
Dorothy just landed in OZ.
@14 Yes you are off topic . My comment is that if Wee Eck as the modern King Knut cant stop the tidal surge you may wake up with a Sturgeon banging at your back door
Jan 05th, 2014 - 08:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@29, He'll get no help from Canberra. If he pulls his East Prussia act there a house reality may fall on him no matter how fabulous his shoes, that or some munchkin may king-hit him and make him cry.
Jan 05th, 2014 - 09:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Senator Filmus: “UK Prime Minister David Cameron’s administration complies with UN resolution 2065, which...”
Jan 05th, 2014 - 09:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Corrigendum: ”invites the governments of Argentina and the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Island to proceed without delay the negotiations by Special Committee on the Situation with regard to the Implementation of the Declaration on the Granting of Independence to Colonial Countries and Peoples with a view to finding
... a peaceful solution to the problem bearing in mind...
... the provisions and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations...
....and of General Assembly Resolution 1514(XV)...
....and the interests of the population of the Falkland Islands....”
Noting that in 1982 Argentina refused to accept the provisions and objectives of the Charter of the United Nations and General Assembly Resolution 1514(XV) and the interests of the population of the Falkland Islands when it a abandoned negotiation of a peaceful solution under Resolution 2065 (XX) and chose force of arms instead
Senator Filmus, the record shows Great Britain complied with UN General Resolution 2065 (XX) and that the Republic of Argentina tore it up and explicitly broke its terms to impose its own unilateral Argentine solution by force of arms against the wishes of the population of the Falkland Islands
Ultimately Argentina lost its war of aggression and Great Britain retained sovereignty of its South Atlantic posessions
The worlds first supersonic unmanned drone will replace our bomber fleet. With an unlimited range, take a good look Argies, you may well be the first lucky people that get to see it up close and personal if you put a foot wrong. What is your 'bilateral' response to this Mr Filmus?
Jan 05th, 2014 - 10:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0http://gizmodo.com/the-worlds-first-supersonic-uav-is-ready-for-takeoff-514058742
They create a “Secretariat” with the purpose of stealing another people's land.
Jan 06th, 2014 - 03:15 am - Link - Report abuse 0What a bunch of thieving cavemen.
Amigos;
Jan 06th, 2014 - 04:26 am - Link - Report abuse 0The way it works for our Southern neighbor is to:
1. Hire a figure LOYAL to the Kirchner government. It does not matter if the individual is a failed politician, or a corrupt criminal. Only Loyalty counts.
2. Create a fraud position for the lackey, . . . my apologies, the loyalist. Ministry of Silly . . . . . . . ( please fill in the blank title of your choice ).
3. Pay, or fund a hidden, but growing enormous salary to the loyalist. Frequently, this is done by the “ special fund ” and in some cases by commissioning a “ consulting study, or report. ”
4. Then have the lackey . . . my apologies again, .... the Loyalist kick back 30-80 % of all revenue taken to those that provided him the office. A blank cheque and no accountability.
5. Give the person all the perks and trimmings of office. You can even place a loaded pistol on your desk when you greet others for effect, as long as you bleat out a speech or two in support of your benefactor, via the monthly bag man.
This is how it is done, and it has been going on for decades. And this is what Truth Commissions are for. Follow the money.
Some enterprising journalist should interview former Senator Filmus about the cost of this new Secretariat, including all salaries and operating costs (however defined). Then divide the total by 3,000, and compare the result to the investment per head in education and health services in the provinces. Compare Filmus's salary with that of a primary school teacher, or even a provincial head, and see how they compare.
Jan 06th, 2014 - 11:10 am - Link - Report abuse 0When that is all done, evaluate the return on investment.....as many have done above. Good work CFK, keep it coming.
Don't worry about the cost, seems Britain will be funding it with its blood money...
Jan 06th, 2014 - 11:24 am - Link - Report abuse 0The UK spends 0.7% of its GDP on overseas aid, more than ANY OTHER advanced economy.
Jan 06th, 2014 - 12:02 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Show us evidence of how this is blood money Stevie, or preferably shut up. You are a racist and serial liar, exposed again and again.
You want pictures of US/UK troops killing civilians? I've spammed a whole thread with the stuff, surely you wouldn't want me to do it again??
Jan 06th, 2014 - 12:12 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You lot ARE masochists...
There was a tiny number of incidents which are inevitable in any war. And the guilty have been court marshalled. Contrast that with the hideous treatment doled out by terrorists. You are a wicked racist and liar. Put up or shut up.
Jan 06th, 2014 - 01:10 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@39
Jan 06th, 2014 - 01:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Don't the Argentines call Uruguay 'The Anus of Argentina”. When I hear Stevie speak I do have sympathy for that description.
@39 do you understand the word Spammed? it implies that the article is Spam, shite, bogus, a lie, not to bright are you?
Jan 06th, 2014 - 02:39 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@39
Jan 06th, 2014 - 03:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Just sorting the wood out from the chaff, like any nation with a modicum of sense,
Unity, unity there is no unity...
Jan 06th, 2014 - 03:48 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Argentina: a Decade of International Isolation
http://www.atfa.org/a-decade-of-international-isolation-editorial/
Hey who removed my comment @17...eh! eh!....
Jan 06th, 2014 - 06:51 pm - Link - Report abuse 0There was only one very mild swear word in it not even as bad as @1
Come on own up....
@15....It was you old man wasn't it....too close to the truth was it?
....I'll be back.....
What one normal person would say,how on earth can the very silly argentine goverment put a secriteriat in charge of Falkland Islands and South Gorgia,and sandwich islands,they dont belong to argentina,they will never ever belong to argentina.They will never be called the M+++++.The only name is the Falkland Islands,and will always remain the falklands.So this man is out of a job already,so sack him,not wanted.
Jan 06th, 2014 - 08:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Argentina's claim to the Falklands disappeared in 1946.
Jan 06th, 2014 - 10:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0How you ask.
Back in 1946, by UNGA resolution 66, the UNGA accepted that the Falklands was a Non-Self-Governing Territory by virtue of the fact that they accepted the Government of the United Kingdom was going to transmit information on the Territory to the UN in compliance with Article 73 of the UN Charter which only deals with Non-Self-Governing Territories (NSGTs).
Among other things Article 73 of the UN Charter states that the 'interests' of the 'inhabitants' (not 'populations' or 'peoples') are 'paramount'. This leaves no doubt, and no room for debate that the 'interests' of the 'inhabitants' (Islanders) are above everything else, including the wishes, dreams etc. of Argentina. The only thing that was debatable, until 1971 anyway, was who/what got to determine what the 'interests' of the inhabitants were.
Anyone want to argue?
In 1971 the International Court of Justice (ICJ) handed down an Advisory opinion on Namibia in which, paragraph 52 states, inter alia:
'Furthermore, the subsequent development of international law in regard to non-self-governing territories, as enshrined in the Charter of the United Nations, made the principle of self-determination applicable to all of them. The concept of the sacred trust was confirmed and expanded to all “territories whose peoples have not yet attained a full measure of self-government” (Art. 73).'
This removed any doubt as to whom had the right to determine what the 'interests' of the 'inhabitants' of the Falkland Islands were, the Islanders (inhabitants) themselves.
In 1965, supported by Argentina, but opposed by the UK, the UNGA declared, by its resolution 2065 that UNGA 1514 did apply to the Falklands, therefore confirming at that time that Argentina agreed that the Falklands were a NSGT.
Game over for Argentina!
Everybody knows (except the most ignorant malvinista delusionalist) that Argentina will Never have sovereignty of the Falkland Islands.
Jan 07th, 2014 - 09:20 am - Link - Report abuse 0The Argentine government spend a fortune of their beleagured tax payers money on the smoke screen to:
a) look strong in front the aforementioned delusional ignorants
b) in the vain hope the UK may throw them a bone to shut them up
They know their ridiculous humiliating behaviour wont cost them anything, as Britian is too adult a nation to resort to the childish rhetoric of Timmerman and Filmus.
However, it is fun to watch the morons swallowing Argentinas lies whole and them to continue to believe that one day their “Malvinas” dream will come true.
It wont.
@ 48
Jan 10th, 2014 - 09:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“However, it is fun to watch the morons swallowing Argentinas lies whole and them to continue to believe that one day their “Malvinas” dream will come true.”
It is fun indeed.
And how much has the failed senator achieved in his first week in pursuing a myth?
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