The Argentinians don't have a legitimate claim to the islands. The only aspect they have on their side is how close they are - but even then the islands aren't actually close to Argentina.
France is about 30 miles away from the UK yet the UK doesn't get to make a claim on it.
France is about 30 miles away from the UK yet the UK doesn't get to make a claim on it.
mammador
Platinum Member
- Dec 9, 2010
- 2,120
- 1
- 76
I am British, so Kirchner bring it on! Of female world leaders, she perhaps is one of the most attractive (almost in MILF territory 
) but her brains don't match her looks.
I don't think they've ever had a legitmate claim on the islands, and the people living there want to remain British. We still are one of the leading military powers in the world, so as said bring in it. We most likely will decimate their armed forces into the Stone Age, but I don't care, human stupidity is boundless.
) but her brains don't match her looks.I don't think they've ever had a legitmate claim on the islands, and the people living there want to remain British. We still are one of the leading military powers in the world, so as said bring in it. We most likely will decimate their armed forces into the Stone Age, but I don't care, human stupidity is boundless.
mammador
Platinum Member
- Dec 9, 2010
- 2,120
- 1
- 76
Why not? Why not also give Puerto Rico to the Dominican Republic? Why doesn't Denmark give Greenland to Canada?
The fact is that Argentina has never developed a solid claim to the islands, and simply saying "it's closer to us!" doesn't cut it. I don't think there is a basis in international law for saying "xyz land is closer to us, then it is ours by right".
Another thing, most in the forum don't realise that several European countries still have offshoots of past global colonial empires:
- France has Guiana, Reunion, and the Kergulen Islands
- The Netherlands has Aruba (should Chavez invade? it's on his doorstep after all!!)
Are France and the Netherlands "bad" for this?
mammador
Platinum Member
- Dec 9, 2010
- 2,120
- 1
- 76
Says the country who in a decade or so may be overtaken economically by China. the US is in relative decline, despite being top dog.
What is the basis per international law of Argentina's claim? You seem to be dismissing questions/arguments that don't meld with your own agenda. Can Canada place troops in Maine, and claim it as another Canadian province? or is international law selectively applied?
monovillage
Diamond Member
- Jul 3, 2008
- 8,444
- 1
- 0
Of course they can, until Maine's boy scouts kick some Canadian ass and send them home.
International Law is only as effective as the military that's upholding it.
mammador
Platinum Member
- Dec 9, 2010
- 2,120
- 1
- 76
But invading Maine in itself wouldn't make Canada's claim legitimate, would it? To use an analogy, your neighbour cannot claim your back yard as his because he feels like it or says so. It's a similar principle in the case of the Falklands, Argentina cannot use any firm basis for their claim.
monovillage
Diamond Member
- Jul 3, 2008
- 8,444
- 1
- 0
No it doesn't and Argentina's claim on the Falklands is totally bogus. Argentina has no valid claim on the Falklands and never did. The one time they tried to prove a claim they got their asses kicked by Thatcher and went whimpering home like puppies.
OutHouse
Lifer
- Jun 5, 2000
- 36,410
- 616
- 126
That's wholly irrelevant to this discussion. Please stay on topic.
Argentina is demanding bilateral talks on sovereignty, which is what the United Nations and the international community has asked for as well. They are following international law. It's the UK who are flaunting it, as usual. Also, their Empire is not only against international law, but moral law.
These types of issues are likely to occur again. It's a natural part of dismantling a horrid Empire. The situations will be different with their own unique circumstances, but the UK should be losing overseas territories, and it will happen regardless of whether they wish to retain a colony thousands of miles away. I can see issues coming up with Diego Garcia and other territories.
Canada can do whatever they wish. The US and Canada also had sovereignty issues in the 1960s and 1970s over the Gulf of Maine and it was decided by an international setup. They still have sovereignty issues over some waters, but both have decided to maintain an embargo on offshore drilling in the area.
monovillage
Diamond Member
- Jul 3, 2008
- 8,444
- 1
- 0
He asked what are Argentina's claims on the Falklands, you dance and sing and do everything but answer a simple question. Why should the U.K. go to bilateral talks if Argentina won't even make a claim?
I am British, so Kirchner bring it on! Of female world leaders, she perhaps is one of the most attractive (almost in MILF territory
I don't think they've ever had a legitmate claim on the islands, and the people living there want to remain British. We still are one of the leading military powers in the world, so as said bring in it. We most likely will decimate their armed forces into the Stone Age, but I don't care, human stupidity is boundless.
After the first Falkland Island wars, the Argentinians played y'all in soccer (football). Maradona got his "revenge" by cheating with his "hand of God". Argentina is full of fail.
I am British, so Kirchner bring it on! Of female world leaders, she perhaps is one of the most attractive (almost in MILF territory
I don't think they've ever had a legitmate claim on the islands, and the people living there want to remain British. We still are one of the leading military powers in the world, so as said bring in it. We most likely will decimate their armed forces into the Stone Age, but I don't care, human stupidity is boundless.
Bring what on? The Argentinians are peaceful and are seeking a peaceful resolution. It's the UK who are being aggressive and militarizing the South Atlantic.
Exactly. There's no reason for the UK to further militarize and threaten people who want to continue peace and come to a peaceful diplomatic solution.
- Jul 6, 2002
- 6,973
- 1,276
- 126
- Oct 30, 2000
- 42,589
- 5
- 0
The Argentinians were sabre rattling and they also have embargoed any ships to/from the Falklands. Makes it more difficult to get supplies. An extra 2000+km mile haul for any ship to get to Brazil
Last edited:
That was 30 years ago. If we want to go by history, then obviously the UK is going to lose the 'who was more peaceful in history' debate when it comes to a comparison with any other country on earth.
monovillage
Diamond Member
- Jul 3, 2008
- 8,444
- 1
- 0
Resolution to what? U.K. citizens living peacefully on their island? What's to resolve?
monovillage
Diamond Member
- Jul 3, 2008
- 8,444
- 1
- 0
Diplomatic solution to what? There is no problem, nothing needs resolution.
LiuKangBakinPie
Diamond Member
- Jan 31, 2011
- 3,903
- 0
- 0
KMFJD
Lifer
- Aug 11, 2005
- 32,640
- 52,069
- 136
Chapter 1, Article 1, part 2 states that purpose of the UN Charter is: "To develop friendly relations among nations based on respect for the principle of equal rights and self-determination of peoples, and to take other appropriate measures to strengthen universal peace."[13]
Article 1 in both the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)[14] and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).[15] Both read: "All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development."
The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights article 15 states that everyone has the right to a nationality and that no one should be arbitrarily deprived of a nationality or denied the right to change nationality.
The British government have stated that the majority of the inhabitants of the Falkland Islands wish to remain British and therefore the transfer of sovereignty to Argentina would be counter to their right to self-determine
-That the British were the first to claim the islands in 1690 and have never renounced that claim.
-That the islands have been continuously and peacefully occupied by the UK since 1833, with the exception of "2 months of illegal occupation" by Argentina.
-That Argentina's attempts to colonise the islands in 182033 were "sporadic and ineffectual".
-That the islands had no indigenous or settled population before British settlement.
-That in an Argentine-inspired poll in 1994, 87% of the island's population rejected any form of discussion of sovereignty under any circumstances.[55]
Article 1 in both the International Covenant on Civil and Political Rights (ICCPR)[14] and the International Covenant on Economic, Social and Cultural Rights (ICESCR).[15] Both read: "All peoples have the right of self-determination. By virtue of that right they freely determine their political status and freely pursue their economic, social and cultural development."
The United Nations Universal Declaration of Human Rights article 15 states that everyone has the right to a nationality and that no one should be arbitrarily deprived of a nationality or denied the right to change nationality.
The British government have stated that the majority of the inhabitants of the Falkland Islands wish to remain British and therefore the transfer of sovereignty to Argentina would be counter to their right to self-determine
-That the British were the first to claim the islands in 1690 and have never renounced that claim.
-That the islands have been continuously and peacefully occupied by the UK since 1833, with the exception of "2 months of illegal occupation" by Argentina.
-That Argentina's attempts to colonise the islands in 182033 were "sporadic and ineffectual".
-That the islands had no indigenous or settled population before British settlement.
-That in an Argentine-inspired poll in 1994, 87% of the island's population rejected any form of discussion of sovereignty under any circumstances.[55]
It doesn't need resolving and things are perfectly peaceful as they are.
There are British people living there. They want to remain under British rule. The islands belong to Britain.
The Argentinians don't have a legitimate claim to them.
TRENDING THREADS
-
Discussion Zen 5 Speculation (EPYC Turin and Strix Point/Granite Ridge - Ryzen 9000)- Started by DisEnchantment
- Replies: 25K
-
Discussion Intel Meteor, Arrow, Lunar & Panther Lakes + WCL Discussion Threads
- Started by Tigerick
- Replies: 22K
-
News NVIDIA and Intel to Develop AI Infrastructure and Personal Computing Products- Started by poke01
- Replies: 384
-
Discussion Intel current and future Lakes & Rapids thread- Started by TheF34RChannel
- Replies: 23K
Facebook
Twitter