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Argentina decries British “show of force” in South Atlantic
Argentina's Foreign Ministry has labeled a new military deployment by the United Kingdom in the Falkland Islands as “a new and unjustified show of force and a deliberate departure from the calls of the numerous resolutions of the United Nations and other international organizations.” Read full article
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Jan 31st, 2022 - 11:17 am - Link - Report abuse +9What is Argentina's problem? Were they planning something?
There lays the problem. Argentina is saber rattling and continuing to show acts of aggression towards the Falkland islands people. To counter this act of Aggression Britain is countering that by stepping up its security and protection of the people of the Islands.
Jan 31st, 2022 - 11:30 am - Link - Report abuse +9Argentines would do well to realise that if they continue a thing aggressively then our forces will continue to meet those aggressive acts with a deterrent of suitable needs.
If we did not have such a deterrent force Argentina would undoubtedly invade again. That there is no doubt.
*Argentina's diplomatic office said the UK's measures were “new acts of hostility” and insisted on the South American country's “peaceful vocation” and “permanent and constant will to resume negotiations with the United Kingdom in order to reach a definitive solution to the sovereignty dispute.”
Jan 31st, 2022 - 11:32 am - Link - Report abuse +6Argentina’s constitution destroys her claim to the Falklands.
Falklands - The Futility of Negotiating Sovereignty With Argentina (1 pg) : https://www.academia.edu/57344689/Falklands_The_Futility_of_Negotiating_Sovereignty_With_Argentina
Argentinas politicians need to grow up and stop behaving like children,
Jan 31st, 2022 - 11:44 am - Link - Report abuse +2TWIMC...
Jan 31st, 2022 - 01:35 pm - Link - Report abuse -11Certainly some wel-timed, agressive Engrish Pirate Activity in the South Atlantic to be discussed at the upcoming lunches & dinners on the 3rd, 4th and 5th of February between the political leaders of the Argentine Republic.., the Russian Federation and the Peoples Republic of China...
https://www.batimes.com.ar/news/argentina/lunch-with-putin-in-russia-a-trip-to-china-and-two-days-in-barbados-details-emerge-of-presidents-next-trip.phtml
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me president alberto Fernamdes and Vladimir Putin and
The “peace loving” comrades could perhaps establish bases in Argentina. Especially the PRC would be interested. They have also an Island they want to conquer.
Jan 31st, 2022 - 02:03 pm - Link - Report abuse +4TWIMC
Jan 31st, 2022 - 02:18 pm - Link - Report abuse -10In the meantime... BoJo will visit Ukraine tomorrow with the sole purpose of contributing to the “Defence” of Engeland... :-))))))))))))
- By the way..., Mr. Roger Lorton..., laddie...
I did know you MET coppers were a “Bit” corrupt..., but..., until today..., I wasn't aware of the sheer size of that “Bit”...:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=KRIvlqynKlU
Capisce...?
Some animals are dangerous. When they are attacked, they defend themselves
Jan 31st, 2022 - 02:47 pm - Link - Report abuse +2We have a word for the argentines.
Jan 31st, 2022 - 03:05 pm - Link - Report abuse +2“Llorones.”
TWIMC...Russia & China - are these freedom loving countries? Is this what the Republic of Narnia aspires to?
Jan 31st, 2022 - 03:27 pm - Link - Report abuse +4Geeeeeeeeeeeee....
Jan 31st, 2022 - 03:28 pm - Link - Report abuse -9- Wouldn't it be nice if Boris Johnson visited the Malvinas/Falklands immediately after his successful peace mision in Ukraine..., to show those southern hemisphere brownish foreigners who rules the South Atlantic waves...?
BoJo landing in them Windbown Isles on a Westand Seaking piloted by Ex HRH Andrew would certainly add a touch of “Engrish Class”to the whole thing...
Estimado Tænk
Jan 31st, 2022 - 06:30 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I side with the Ukraine President that the conflict has become over exaggerated which has damaged their economy. We do no need the current world economic difficulties be inflamed by a new crisis.
We just returned with the grandchildren to visit the Humboldt penguin colony located nearby to Cachagua Island — nearby to Zapallar.
Today’s late le déjeuner was Pan con Chicharrón (Peruvian crispy pork sandwiches) that were absolutely delicious! (The aji amarillo paste is absolutely essential.)
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=PuZehnjSWWo
¡Saludos cordiales desde Viña del Mar!
Dear Toribio
Jan 31st, 2022 - 07:32 pm - Link - Report abuse -6- I absolutely do NOT side with Ukraine's President that over exaggerated the conflict in the beginnig and now is trying to save some of his lost political credibility...
- Having said the above I “Tænk” that neither one of us..., you, a simple Shilean farmer and I, a humble Patagonian pensioner..., does want or need a new crisis...
- But someone out there certainly does..., don't you “Tænk”...?
Estimado Tænk
Jan 31st, 2022 - 08:37 pm - Link - Report abuse 0In my humble opinion — a weak ununited NATO lead by one of the corrupt USA leaders — is utilizing this crisis into hide their own economic shortcomings by unfairly Russia.
This is the USA delaying the completion of the Russian pipeline to Germany and hopefully cooler western political leaders will stop this Russian roulette stupidity…
It was a pity that we didn’t stay the afternoon in Zapallar…
¡Saludos cordiales desde Viña del Mar!
You just gave me the munchies..., hermanito...
Jan 31st, 2022 - 08:46 pm - Link - Report abuse -3I “tænk” I'll soon book a north-bound flight and grab one of me favourites at the Tivoli Gardens...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=tnA85nua9VY
Estimado Tænk
Jan 31st, 2022 - 09:09 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Your native gastronomía is delightfully delicious…
¡Saludos cordiales desde Viña del Mar!
For all them Engrish brainwashed turnips in here...
Jan 31st, 2022 - 09:38 pm - Link - Report abuse -5Scottish Hero of the Week...:
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=5_MapRHxdkY
Capisce...?
Estimado Tænk
Jan 31st, 2022 - 09:58 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You ever really admire him…
Ian Blackford truly is exposing the hypocrisy…
I see that the Pentagon was rattling their swords earlier this morning…
¡Saludos cordiales desde Viña del Mar!
Tunk
Jan 31st, 2022 - 10:08 pm - Link - Report abuse +7I wasn't in the Metropolitan Police, and what you aren't aware of would fill a library.
Geeeeeeeee..
Jan 31st, 2022 - 10:09 pm - Link - Report abuse -5I really would like soooooooooo much to see BoJo kicked out by his own party....
And Jacob Rees-Mogg take over.. : -)))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))))
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Estimado Tænk
Jan 31st, 2022 - 10:28 pm - Link - Report abuse 0You frighten me sometimes as I completely agree he’ll would be an excellent replacement.
Boris has disappointed me greatly…
¡Saludos cordiales desde Viña del Mar!
Mr. Roger Lorton...
Jan 31st, 2022 - 11:04 pm - Link - Report abuse -6What I aren't aware of would fill many a library...
That's exacttly the whole beauty of life..., laddie...
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Ok, I am Argentinean, my name is Alexis Paez.
Jan 31st, 2022 - 11:06 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Let's make a deal, you come, you keep the Malvinas/Falklands and also you keep the whole Argentina BUT... you solve the problem of inflation, insecurity and EVERYTHING. ok?
In answer to Roger Lorton bro we have no blood in our veins, do you think we can do something????, with a sigh from you we will go to hell.
I don't know why Argentina is getting upset really. They have replaced Rapier, which was old and outdated with something far more accurate and therefore more likely to hit it's intended target, minimizing any collateral damage and it requires less manpower to operate. So there is actually a draw-down in personnel numbers.
Feb 01st, 2022 - 08:20 am - Link - Report abuse +5It's not as if Britain is escalating things is it? After all, is it not Argentina that annually stages an “invasion of the Falklands” scenario? Are they not the ones trying to buy new aircraft?
TWIMC...
Feb 01st, 2022 - 11:39 am - Link - Report abuse -3- This well-timed agressive Engrish Pirate Development in the South Atlantic ain't..., by no means..., an isolated phenomenon...
- This Anglo “Sky-Sabre” rattling and other such nasty noises are currently sounding at diverse parts of the globe. (or disk..., if one is a flat-earther)
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=vtPmb3CDM_k
- Certainly a displeasing sound pollution worth of consideration in the forthcoming meetings of president Fernandez with Vladi and Xi...
Capisce...?
Estimado Tænk — Alexis Paez
Feb 01st, 2022 - 12:07 pm - Link - Report abuse 0I think Argentina needs to continually accept their non-aggressive peaceful approach to the conflict — as it’s highly clear the Falklanders will never abandon their liberty.
Too blood and treasure has been lost…
I awoke this beautiful morning in the perfumed bedsheets of ma fiancée enchanteresse and after a morning stroll along the beach — enjoyed smoked salmon with avocado on sourdough toast.
I’ve decided to move onward to Panquehue on Wednesday and join our youngest daughter at the farm.
¡Saludos cordiales desde Viña del Mar!
Toribio...
Feb 01st, 2022 - 12:30 pm - Link - Report abuse -2You tænk that Argentina needs to continually accept their non-aggressive peaceful approach to the conflict — as it’s highly clear the Falklanders will never abandon their liberty....
But you do NOT tænk that Russia needs to continually accept their non-aggressive peaceful approach to the conflict — as it’s highly clear the “ Free World” will never abandon their liberty...
Can we get some consistency..., please...
Estimado Tænk
Feb 01st, 2022 - 12:50 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Unlike your countrymen who attacked a peaceful region with brutal aggression…
The Russian federation is defending the communities who wish to be defended against corruption and disorder. (I would add that Crimea was always a part of Russia until a political change during the USSR.)
NATO needs to leave the Russian bear alone as it’s obvious it’s a zero sum proposition…
As you know — I’ve become very disappointed in the USA current political rhetoric…
¡Saludos cordiales desde Viña del Mar!
We agree about Russia..., me esteemed Toribio...
Feb 01st, 2022 - 03:02 pm - Link - Report abuse -1- About Argentina though..., I tænk that NATO needs to leave us boleadoras armed gauchos alone as it obvious is a zero sum proposition…
Capisce...?
Doesn't take long for those on less stable ground on here to descend to personal abuse does it. The fact of the matter is that Sky Sabre is a defensive missile system, as was its predecessor Rapier. No threat to anyone who doesn't encroach on our sovereign territory.
Feb 01st, 2022 - 04:41 pm - Link - Report abuse +5Estimado Tænk and Mike Summers
Feb 01st, 2022 - 05:29 pm - Link - Report abuse 0Considering that Argentina does not have a capable air force — the current debate is mute…
I’ve always promoted the IA-63 Pampa with combat capability for Argentina was all you need…
Really the whole argument is silly — although I do support Argentina’s coastal defense — especially considering endangered fisheries…
¡Saludos cordiales desde Viña del Mar!
Argentina has every right to defend its coastal areas, territorial sea and economic areas out to 200 miles, and to control the exploitation and management of resources in its economic zone. No more, no less.
Feb 01st, 2022 - 06:20 pm - Link - Report abuse +7Exactly....
Feb 01st, 2022 - 06:28 pm - Link - Report abuse -3Argentina has every right to defend its continental and insular costal areas, territorial sea and economic areas out to 200 miles, and to control the exploitation and management of resources in its economic zone. No more, no less.
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I agree with Mike Summers In that Argentina should be allowed to control their boundary but that must never include trying to control our territorial rights. That of course is exactly what they are trying to do under the pretences that the islands belong to them and as countless statements have made very clear, they do not.
Feb 01st, 2022 - 06:34 pm - Link - Report abuse +3That is why it is very important for Britain to make sure they are equipped to a level that allows them to safely protect our sovereign territory.
Anglo Roger Lorton says above...:
Feb 01st, 2022 - 10:41 pm - Link - Report abuse -4- “Show of force being a commitment to defence.”
Anglo Mike Summers says above...:
- “No threat to anyone who doesn't encroach on our sovereign territory.”
Tell that to the Yugoslavians..., the Irakis..., the Lybians..., the Syrians..., the Afghanis and sooo many other Peoples you fucked up with your bloody lies just during the last few decades..., you bloody Anglos...!
Just one example from last week of some Anglo commitment to defence that is no threat to anybody...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9mcOGuIFrGI
Capisce...?
It would seem the Argentinian Gov is a bit sensitive to these little reminders that the British are not only still there, but in ‘full effect’.
Feb 01st, 2022 - 11:04 pm - Link - Report abuse +1An unwelcome reminder that their ‘bicontinental vision’ of a ‘Greater Argyland’, is but a vision, of theirs, which does not reflect the reality on the ground.
It bursts their bubble.
Oh and for the record, should any readers be concerned. No Yugoslavians..., the Irakis..., the Lybians..., the Syrians..., the Afghanis were, ‘f*cked up’, with the deployment of this defensive missile system.
An MOD sposkesman said, ‘it’s not that the system isn’t capable of ‘f*cking up’ said Tinteds, it’s just that there are none there, even for target practice purposes we have to use Penguins’.
Chicureo-CMoTA
Greeting my friend, I trust all is well with you and yours, enjoying the Pacific coast.
‘Capabilities’ can quickly change especially with outside help, better to have it there in advance, just in case.
From a purely practical perspective Rapier was decommissioned, it either had to be replaced or the Islands left without that capability.
I would agree, there are certainly legacy issues from the Soviet Union which like all empires drew boundaries according to political and administrative thinking, with little regard for the populations on the ground.
Here however Russia/Putin is trying to exert control over a non-Russian people and country, whatever his version of history says. Countries like Ukraine are not running towards to West, but running away from Russia.
The reality is few NATO countries want Ukraine in NATO, because then they would not hesitate to get into a war with Russia that they would never dream of otherwise.
Otherwise all is well here.
Tunk appears to be losing it.
Feb 01st, 2022 - 11:30 pm - Link - Report abuse +3How does a Falklands defence system with a 20-odd mile range threaten Argentina? Let alone Yugoslavia, Irak, etc.
Think used to have more wit. This wanna-be Think is just the standard Malvinista. Witless and paranoid.
TWIMC..
Feb 02nd, 2022 - 10:25 am - Link - Report abuse -3I repeat the last line of my above comment for those Anglo brainwashed turnips that have problems with their Engrish reading comprehension...:
- “”Just one example from last week of some Anglo commitment to defence that is no threat to anybody...
https://m.youtube.com/watch?v=9mcOGuIFrGI “”
Capisce...‽
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=MMiKyfd6hA0
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