A Falklands Day full of celebrations, King's message and flag flying in Parliament

Tuesday, August 15th 2023 - 10:08 UTC

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14 August is Falklands Day and commemorates the first sighting of the Falkland Islands on that day in 1592 by the English navigator and explorer, John Davis, on board his 120 ton vessel 'Desire'. Davis (1550-1605) was one of the principal navigators under Queen Elizabeth I. Read full article

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border rover
Elsewhere on the MercoPress site we read about the latest increase in the Argentine bank rate. Let's not forget that this was once one of the richest country in the world.Why on earth would any group of people given a free choice, which the Falklanders have, choose to join such a failed, broken nation that has consistently squandered its superb natural resources and repeatedly betrayed its own people?
Any credible answer Taenk ??l
Aug 15th, 2023 - 03:37 pm - Link - Report abuse +1
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Malvinense 1833
@ border rover. Because in a short time the Argentine people will understand that it is not possible to live in this way, with corrupt politicians. If we manage to understand this, in 30-35 years Argentina is a power.
Aug 16th, 2023 - 10:53 am - Link - Report abuse +1
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Monkeymagic
Malvinense

That's the first post you've written I agree with.

Where we will still disagree is its the same corrupt politicians that have made up the Malvinas grievance to distract the public from its corruption.

I hope in 30-35 years Argentina is a power, and has developed a respectful and dignified relationship with the islanders.

Who knows in 100 years they may even want to join you.
Aug 16th, 2023 - 03:55 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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border rover
Why would they change now? For the past 100+ years the Argentine public has elected governments that have failed them. No signs that the general populus is thinking any different from ever they have. Very sad really given ther potential the country has.
Aug 16th, 2023 - 06:40 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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Pugol-H
Malv
Agreed, but that’s a big if.
Aug 19th, 2023 - 01:25 pm - Link - Report abuse 0
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