Falklands War part 2?

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WelshBloke

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And you don't care that the UK would happily give the islands away, and has tried to, but the residents of the island want to remain British?

At this point I'm guessing Rabidmoose has just discovered where Argentina's claim starts and as hes very much against colonialism hes going to find it hard to justify.
 
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And you don't care that the UK would happily give the islands away, and has tried to, but the residents of the island want to remain British?

They can be awarded dual British-Argentinian citizenship. Thus, the people can remain British.
 
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Even though they don't want that. They overwhelmingly support absolutely no change to their sovereignty.

I don't believe that's the sole determination.

If Argentina landed 10,000 Argentinians onto UK territory, then would you let them take UK land that they are on and bring it under Argentinian control if they so desired? Of course not.
 

MotF Bane

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What is Venezuela going to provide? Moreover, most of South America and the Caribbean is behind Argentina in regards to bilateral talks. Why do you think they have instituted a blockade on ships from the Malvinas?

Then it is the South American nations who are pushing for a war, while you cheer for them, warmonger.
 

CallMeJoe

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...If Argentina landed 10,000 Argentinians onto UK territory, then would you let them take UK land that they are on and bring it under Argentinian control if they so desired? Of course not.
Isn't that essentially what you are advocating for the Falklands?
 

Nebor

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I don't believe that's the sole determination.

If Argentina landed 10,000 Argentinians onto UK territory, then would you let them take UK land that they are on and bring it under Argentinian control if they so desired? Of course not.

I think whichever country can militarily hold a piece of land gets to keep it until someone comes along to take it from them. It's a pretty simple concept. Applies equally well to Israel as it does the Falkland Islands.