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Falklands announces program to mark liberation anniversary from Argentine occupation
The Falkland Islands will be marking the anniversary of the liberation of the Islands from Argentine occupation with a vast program scheduled for Sunday 14, June, 2015, in the capital Stanley.<
The program includes a religious service, a ceremony at Liberation Monument and later a reception hosted by Falkland Islands governor Colin Roberts. MLA Ian Hansen will be presented with the South Atlantic Medal on behalf of all Islanders. Read full article
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Jun 01st, 2015 - 11:03 pm - Link - Report abuse 0http://pol-check.blogspot.co.uk/2015/02/the-eu-defence-policy-and-british-forces.html
The British media spend hours agitating for British forces to intervene abroad but they seem oblivious to the fact that these forces are now at the disposal of the EU (Lisbon was fully implemented on 1/11/14). Do the journalists really not understand that this has happened or are they keeping the British public in the dark? Other European States see Lisbon as the beginning of Europe as an independent security and foreign policy power (see below) but the British are hiding this aspect of the EU.
Please read on.
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if we are brainwashed to stay in this corrupt EU,
Can we absolutely guarantee to protect the Falkland's and or Gibraltar
if they eventually take control of our military,
a point worth thinking abt , I think....,
This is another outrageous offense against the Argentine people and an insult to all South Americans by these pompous islanders calibrating their fantasy of victory over the true rightful owners of the islands.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 12:18 am - Link - Report abuse 0Buenos Aires, May 31 (Casa Rosada) -- this “ANNIVERSARY” much touted by English pirate puppet regime is no more than a crafty trick to cover up the crimes it perpetrated against the nation by pushing the peaceful Argentine people to an extreme pitch of tension through its moves to escalate confrontation with our region and shift the blame for the escalated tension on to it, says Argentine president Cristina Fernandez, Sunday in an article.
The puppet regime is the hordes of confrontation maniacs who deliberately laid a stumbling block in the way for the south Atlantic dialogue by perpetrating hideous provocations against and unhesitatingly scuppered the opportunity for mending the two nation's relations, the article says, and goes on:
The puppet regime has gone mad in its treacherous bid to achieve “unification of island squatter social systems,” while malignantly hurting the inviolable dignity and social system of Argentina. It is, indeed, a mockery and insult to all Argentines for it to trumpet about “dialogue.”
It is, indeed, ridiculous for the regime to try to evade the responsibility for the deteriorating relations by employing such poor gimmick.
Towering high at present is the indignation of Argentines from all walks of life at the British puppet regime which has thrown the South American relations and the whole society into crises by enforcing policy of confrontation with Argentina and misrule.
The illegal puppet ruling forces petroleum exploitation racket for confrontation with Argentina will only worsen their ruling crisis and precipitate their final ruin, cursed and censured by all of the world. It is too late for them to improve their miserable lot already sealed through delirious thoughts from the true motherland.
(Just for fun...)
“Hello, Chicureo, this is CFK, would you like a job as a speechwriter?...”
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 02:48 am - Link - Report abuse 0“Britain resigns as a world power”
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 03:14 am - Link - Report abuse 0http://www.washingtonpost.com/opinions/britain-resigns-as-a-world-power/2015/05/21/d89606f8-fff1-11e4-805c-c3f407e5a9e9_story.html
@2 Chicureo
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 05:09 am - Link - Report abuse 0¡Hola!
It is reported that the Virgen de las Malvinas will make a fleeting visit to the Falkland Islands on this occasion - just to keep an eye on things!
I heard that “ the virgin ” has turned a blind eye to it as did Nestor.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 06:57 am - Link - Report abuse 0@2: Quite amusing, I was rather taken in until the end. A very convincing “Poe”.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 08:01 am - Link - Report abuse 0A good article, especially one of the top lines:
“The Falkland Islands will be marking the anniversary of the liberation of the Islands from Argentine occupation...”
That's *exactly* what they're celebrating. The end of Argentina's invasion and subjugation of the Islands and their legitimate inhabitants.
Hope the Islanders here enjoy themselves.
I love the sound of an Argentinian surrendering
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 08:35 am - Link - Report abuse 0@2 Most amusing.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 10:15 am - Link - Report abuse 0I love the sound of angry ,Frustrated, Teeth Gnashing , impotent Argentines in the morning..
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 11:19 am - Link - Report abuse 0I suspect that the main speech will end with:
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 11:29 am - Link - Report abuse 0'having been handed their posteriors on a plate the cowardly forces were sent back to their hell-hole, never to return.'
Works for me!
@ 2
Where were 'the 'Russian airliners are to be provided in place of the LAN service'? :o)
The Argentina military proudly giving the Royal Navy a flimsy excuse to buy aircraft carriers.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 12:13 pm - Link - Report abuse 0What will they they do when the QE rocks up for a visit in a few years f35s on board or not.
Has the Falkland Islands Government actually waited 33 years to do this? Shouldn't celebrations like this take place every year? And be reported around the world? Celebrations of a free people released from the shackles of a cruel inhuman dictatorship by the best armed forces in the world. Who go on to guarantee that freedom year after year.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 12:35 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@13 No we have celebrations every year, although not sure why Mercopress is biging up this year so much, it's hardly 'vast', just the same as normal.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 12:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@4
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 01:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Late news just in
Argentina resigns as a country in
1827, 1890, 1951, 1956, 1982, 1989, 2002-2005 and 2014.
In Chile in the early 70's we'd hear similar Socialist rhetoric on a daily basis. All you have to do is change the subject and language to obtain a similar diatribe...
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 01:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0A dram of single malt helps as well...
Thanks for the appreciation.
Just read #2 comments and cant stop laughing :-) Wonder if Argentina will send a open letter of complaint to the UN again LOL
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 02:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0As Brian says we have held this service every 14th June since 1983.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 02:18 pm - Link - Report abuse 0The Service at the Liberation Memorial is one of COMMEMORATION - not celebration - we remember the cost in human life t- and we include the Argentine casualties as well- they are also mentioned in the prayers. makes us different from many Argentines on here I guess- we respect those who fell on both sides.
Then Yes - the party in the Town Hall- drinks on the taxman - is indeed a Celebration of our Freedom and Democracy.
Neither of these come cheap.
“The Falkland Islands will be marking the anniversary of the liberation of the Islands from Argentine occupation with a vast program scheduled for Sunday 14, June, 2015, in the capital Stanley.”
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 02:21 pm - Link - Report abuse 0let's see brainless isleteers:
first the dates are WRONG:
the anniversary of the occupation is december 20, since the occupation occured on december 20, 1832.
and the invaders were, as always, the english, you benny-hillbillies.
and YOU are the squatters, that is the resultant, the leftovers of that occupation.
understood?
http://es.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ocupaci%C3%B3n_brit%C3%A1nica_de_las_islas_Malvinas_%281833%29
Ah, the bed pan cleaner, Paulcedron, has graced this thread with his intellectual capacity that qualifies him for his challenging vocation. His comments are always so welcomed as they reflect the Argentine Campora frustration and impotent rage as all they can do is cry and wail as the Falklanders continue to enjoy success as well as the solid security for continued prosperity.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 02:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Same thing happens when their Boca Juniors loses a game, and the frustrated spectators go to the streets for rioting. The result: The Boca Juniors still lost and the neighborhood where they live is left in smoldering rubble...
it seems the chilote ass-licker is doing his job....again.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 03:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0he never gets tired of licking those bennys asses.
surely they will give him a job as their official ass-licker.
well done.
now, try not to opine about football or any other sport.
remember, you are a chilote, hence you are useless at ANY sport.
got it?
@19:
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 03:14 pm - Link - Report abuse 0No, the dates are correct. Your article is mistaken.
December 20, 1832 was the British removing an unlawful military garrison from their territory. You cannot invade what is yours.
The “leftovers” of the civilian group were invited to stay by Britain, as was their right. Those settlers formed their own culture that is today part of the Falkland Islands. To call them “squatters” is false.
Your claims of occupation by Britain of its own territory stems from Argentina's falsification of history - the Malvinas Lie.
The truth is that Argentina tried twice to invade and claim British territory, lying about the circumstances when they were denied in the 1830s.
It is that lie that has given rise to the entitlement Argentina has over British territory. It is that lie that Argentina pushed when they illegally invaded the Falklands in 1982. It is the liberation of the Falklands from this invasion that is celebrated here.
By repeating the Malvinas Lie you are claiming that the liberation of 1982 was wrong and your attempted subjugation of the Islanders (and planned murder) was justified. This too is a lie.
Paul, I know you'd rather throw insults than talk reasonably on this subject. That said, I'd like to ask one favour, and I'd appreciate a yes or no answer.
Will you please stop lying?
@21 When will you be travelling to the Falklands Pauly? Are the Kirchners paying for your flight? LOL. Since you are quite obviously a puppet of the government.
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 03:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Also, your only source is wikipedia, where any idiot can write ANYTHING, try and quote a more reliable source idiota, thought you would have known since you are a “university” graduate LOL (sarcasm). I put sarcasm it brackets in case you didn't understand I was being sarcastic......... your stupid.
@Chicureo
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 04:27 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Take it easy on poor pauly, you've got him all wound up and he's dropped his bedpans. He could lose his job. You should show some compassion for the less educated - look at the poor boy, struggling with pidgin English and still can't grasp the difference between Chile and Chiloe.
@19, 21. How easy you find it to be a putrid cretin. The Islands are BRITISH. They've been BRITISH since 1690 when the BRITISH discovered them. There was a little problem with the spanish in 1770/71, but they ran away when they realised that the BRITISH were serious. Then there was 1832/33 when a spanish colony thought it had 'rights'. It didn't. It still doesn't. The Islands are BRITISH. They will remain BRITISH until the Islanders are ready to take full control, i.e. independence. You and your cesspit territory need to get something important through the space between your ears. The Islands will NEVER belong to argieland. I wonder how many Brits want to kill argies? Try to invade again and find out. Oh, I forgot, you can only attack when there are just 80 British troops in place. Now there are at least 1200. A patrol vessel. Perhaps a DESTROYER. Perhaps a frigate. Perhaps a nuclear-propelled submarine. Combat aircraft. Actually, checking the state of the argie armed farces, or perhaps fart-arses, British forces are bigger and better!
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 04:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0#24 Condorito
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 06:54 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Thanks for thoughtful advice and kind comments. I'm afraid it's too intellectually challenging for our resident bed pan cleaning technician, Paulcedron, to understand that to be considered as a chilote is a compliment, not a disgrace, (sort of like being born on the West side of the Andes instead of on the East...)
#4
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 08:05 pm - Link - Report abuse 0We don't need to be a world power to take care of you.
San Marino or Liechtenstein could probably do it. I am being facetious, they would probably need the help of Andorra.
2 Chicureo
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 08:17 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“It is, indeed, ridiculous for the regime to try to evade the responsibility for the deteriorating relations by employing such poor gimmick. ”
Much LOLz!!!
Will there be a press conference??
Do you have tickets???
19 BottyBoypaulie
“first the dates are WRONG”
Oh no, my young Felcher, the date is RIGHT.
It is you who is WRONG.
History is a B*tch.
Educate yourself .
@27 Clyde15
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 08:43 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I don't know, setting San Marino or Liechtenstein on them could be a breach of international law.
I've got a better idea. How about half a dozen Rangers fans? Nope...again too much for the poor impotent Argies.
Better send the girl guides...no still too tough for the Argies. Oh well, the Brownies it is. The Argies will still lose, but a least the odds would be slightly more even.
chilote 27
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 08:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“blablabla... as a chilote is a compliment, not a disgrace”
nope, you dear hermano chilote.
chilote, chileno and chile are always derogatory terms.
got it?
#29 LEPRecon
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 09:16 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Your speculation is not too far from the mark!
There have been lately a number of indignant outcries in the Duchy of Grand Fenwick by the national Anti-Dilutionist party who have angrily accused the Argentinian wine industry of flooding the European market with Tetrapak wine from Mendoza labeled “Pinot Grande de Fénico” in almost the same style and printing as the famous Duchy's famed “Pinot Grand Fenwick” and threatening Fenwick's prime market in the Geneva–Montreux–Chamonix areas.
This especially after it was discovered that the notorious Argentine wine was unknowingly being served at the Duchy's Gray Goose Pub which has caused an outrage among the populace.
Last week a formal declaration of “cease or face the bellicose consequences” was drafted by the Fenwick parliament and signed by the Grand Duchess.
As the Fenwick armed forces are notably diminutive, it is rumored that the Grand Duchess has authorized the hiring of Gurkha mercenaries to accompany the proposed expeditionary forces.
Oh dear, Paul, can you tell us when Argentina became a country? Rather than a group of states, a colony, if you will, separate of its colonial master Spain? You have this pointed out to you all the time on here. When did that group of states finally become “Argentina”? Why is it that the rest of the world knows the answer and you don't?
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 10:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0As many people have said on here, Liberation Day, the 14th June every year since 1982 is a commemorative Service of Remembrance, remembering the dead of both sides, the civilians who died and also those who have died since because of what happened here and is also a “thank you” to those that gave their lives and minds for the liberation of a country from what would have been a colonisation.
Paulie, you are always banging on about colonies, so you really ought to be grateful for the ultimate destruction of a disgusting military junta which laid waste to so many Argentine lives and families, as well as, of course, the stopping of a colonisation of islands that were never Argentine.
Got it?
brainless
Jun 02nd, 2015 - 11:53 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“ I was being sarcastic......... your stupid.”
my stupid?
my stupid what?
my stupid interlocutor?
you are very stupid brainless.
@30 cara de orto podrido
Jun 03rd, 2015 - 05:46 am - Link - Report abuse 0The day that Argentina ever reaches the level of culture, economic success and civilisation of Chile then you can start boasting - what a nabo you are!
“now, try not to opine about football or any other sport.
Jun 03rd, 2015 - 06:07 am - Link - Report abuse 0remember, you are a chilote, hence you are useless at ANY sport.
got it?”
Tell that to Alexis Sanchez
#35 Benson
Jun 03rd, 2015 - 10:15 am - Link - Report abuse 0Alexis Sanchez and his teammates... We have had many sports greats, including Elias Figueroa, Ivan Zamorano and Marcelo Salas and it will be interesting to see how our national team does for the Copa America in Chile.
#34 gordo1
Notice how the bed pan cleaner is becoming more bitter and frustrated as he can't intellectually cope with us. (He really needs to stop sniffing so much glue...)
chilote
Jun 03rd, 2015 - 12:34 pm - Link - Report abuse 0so you have alexis sanchez...w-o-w.
now, you tell me dear ignorant chilote, how many cahmpionships have chile won in its whole sad history?
not only in football, but in any sport
0 (zero)?
1 (one)?
take the sport you want, chilote asslicker, from football to rugby, passing by polo, basket, field hockey, volley, golf, boxing, etc etc etc....the chilotes are as useless as the isleteers
Only one stupid here, and it comes from Argentina. Fat Max supporter ver jelous of Falkland Island. Peple ther rich and haopy. Read this make them worse.
Jun 03rd, 2015 - 12:57 pm - Link - Report abuse 0@33 Well done Pauly, you past the test. I do love how predictable you are, so I thought I would leave some mistakes in just for you :). It's good to know that you know the difference between your & you are. Top marks for Pauly. Go tell your mother, she will be proud. Also, you haven't replied to me on the other thread, there may be more grammatical errors for you to correct ;).
Jun 03rd, 2015 - 02:38 pm - Link - Report abuse 0P.S You are stupid :)
Kindest Regards
Brainless
39 BrianF.I
Jun 03rd, 2015 - 06:33 pm - Link - Report abuse 0“Well done Pauly, you past the test”
BottyBoypaulie passed a test? ( whistles ) Who would have thought it huh?
You told him all the answers first though, didn't you?
Referring to sports, my small nation of Chile has been a significant factor. In world tennis alone, Chileans are well known including Marcelo Ríos, world ranked #1 in 1998, Nicolás Massú and Fernando González, Olympic gold medalists.
Jun 03rd, 2015 - 06:44 pm - Link - Report abuse 0It's difficult to pity Paulcedron, our mentally challenged, fast food fanatical devotee, who's never seen the inside of a fitness center, residential troll and part time bed pan cleaner (his parole officer assigned him 20 hours a week of public service work at a mental asylum) obviously never finished his secondary education as evidenced by his postings, still lives with his mother and has absolutely no societal value. His idea of a hot date is his favorite sock and a dog eared transvestite porn magazine.
Apparently, despite his anti-gringo mentality, he's become a great admirer of Caitlyn Jenner as his overall sports idol, the former Olympic athlete (formerly known as Bruce)...
#29
Jun 03rd, 2015 - 10:32 pm - Link - Report abuse 0< I've got a better idea. How about half a dozen Rangers fans? Nope...again too much for the poor impotent Argies.>
They probably have already met them on Mt. Tumbledown.
http://en.mercopress.com/2015/06/01/falklands-announces-program-to-mark-liberation-anniversary-from-argentine-occupation#comment399692: There are so many reasons why it in inevitable that the UK will return the Malvinas within 25 years. The reasons given in this opinion piece are just a few of them.
Jun 04th, 2015 - 02:47 am - Link - Report abuse 0The US should quit NATO. Our membership does not serve our interests.
43 Hep C
Jun 04th, 2015 - 06:16 am - Link - Report abuse 0Argentina will belong to China within 20 years, as will all your natural resources.
ARGENTINA - PAY YOUR DEBTS !!
Justice for state-murdered, Nisman !!
@43:
Jun 04th, 2015 - 08:26 am - Link - Report abuse 0Can't return what never belonged to you.
More likely Argentina will do the right thing and drop their fake claim, or take the case to the ICJ (and be required to drop their fake claim).
@43 shouldn't it be 21 years now Hep, must be at least 4 years you've been saying that.
Jun 04th, 2015 - 10:17 am - Link - Report abuse 043 Hepatia
Jun 04th, 2015 - 02:45 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I guess reading tea-leaves is okay as a hobby, but when you use it as a replacement for reality it's time time for appropriate medical intervention.
http://en.mercopress.com/2015/06/01/falklands-announces-program-to-mark-liberation-anniversary-from-argentine-occupation#comment399987: Argentina will not take this issue to the ICJ. They would have nothing to gain by doing so. Likewise they will not drop their claim because there is no pressure for them to do so.
Jun 05th, 2015 - 03:27 am - Link - Report abuse 0But, irrespective of any course of action taken by Argentina, the UK will return the Malvinas within the next 25 years.
There is and never was , anything to return.. I find Argentina's national obsession /insanity over some territory they want but can never have amazing.. but as Liberation Day approaches of course Argentine Xenophobia increases daily..They are the bad guys but cannot see it.
Jun 05th, 2015 - 07:41 am - Link - Report abuse 0#48
Jun 05th, 2015 - 09:32 am - Link - Report abuse 0But, irrespective of any course of action taken by Argentina, the UK will not relinquish the Falklands within the next 25 years - or ever.
get a new record,this one has worn thin.
@48
Jun 06th, 2015 - 12:11 am - Link - Report abuse 0“Argentina will not take this issue to the ICJ. They would have nothing to gain by doing so”
Why not? Because Argentina's claim is false?
http://en.mercopress.com/2015/06/01/falklands-announces-program-to-mark-liberation-anniversary-from-argentine-occupation#comment400292: The fact is that the UK will return the Malvinas within the next 25 years irrespective of what might, or might not, happen at the ICJ. It follows that it would be a waste of time to take the issue to the ICJ. So, the government of Argentina feels no need to take action at the ICJ. Its that simple.
Jun 07th, 2015 - 01:52 am - Link - Report abuse 0@52 Hepatia
Jun 07th, 2015 - 04:53 am - Link - Report abuse 0Arrogance personified! The UK has nothing to do with the future of the Falkland Islands as it will be entirely the wishes of the islanders that determine their future and they are unlikely to want to have anything to do with Argentina.
@52 Hepatia
Jun 07th, 2015 - 11:59 am - Link - Report abuse 0Not only is Argentina's ability to influence things beyond its borders diminishing rapidly, but control of their affairs at home, are moving beyond their grasp also.
Argentina will belong to China within 20 years.
http://en.mercopress.com/2015/06/01/falklands-announces-program-to-mark-liberation-anniversary-from-argentine-occupation#comment400425: You should understand that countries pursue their national interest to the exclusion of any other consideration. So the risk of appearing arrogant will not inhibit the UK from returning the Malvinas within 25 years.
Jun 08th, 2015 - 02:55 am - Link - Report abuse 0Each year the US spends about $50b under the NIP. This spending enables the CIA to produce a information publication known as the “CIA World Fact Book”. From this publication, “a referendum was held in March 2013, which resulted in 99.8% of the population voting to remain a part of the UK.” Further, it is noted that the Malvinas is administered as a territory of the UK and that it is not independent. Over at State you would find the same information. So, your attempt to absolve the UK of responsibility for the Malvinas will not wash so far as the US (and most other countries) is concerned. The UK is the occupying power.
55 Hepatia
Jun 08th, 2015 - 09:20 am - Link - Report abuse 0Opinions are like derrières everyones got one. The most significance is that the UK holds exclusive legal title, and is therefore impervious to what ever Argentina claims, as there is no legitimate power on earth to alter that fact.
http://en.mercopress.com/2015/06/01/falklands-announces-program-to-mark-liberation-anniversary-from-argentine-occupation#comment400492: It is clear that the government of the UK has the power to make the decision to return the Malvinas. And it will so decide within the next 25 years.
Jun 09th, 2015 - 01:27 am - Link - Report abuse 057 Hepatia
Jun 09th, 2015 - 03:24 am - Link - Report abuse 0Give yourself a shake, no organization or country has the power to make the decision to return the Malvinas. As this would be a gross violation of the UN Charter and thus binding international law. What is it with the number 25, you must be suffering from OCD.
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