[Livia]

Originally Posted by Marc

Is it possible for somebody to explain this to me without saying anything ridiculous or racist?

(the Argentine prime minister is beautiful)

Sexist.

[arista]

Originally Posted by Marc

Is it possible for somebody to explain this to me without saying anything ridiculous or racist?

(the Argentine prime minister is beautiful)

So What
She wants a Trade War


Even though we help her nation


She is a Stupid Bitch.

[lostalex]

mmm, the windows taste like snozzberries!

[fruit_cake]

malvinas argentina...gibraltar espańol!

[Livia]

Originally Posted by fruit_cake

malvinas argentina...gibraltar espańol!

That's not what the inhabitants say, and it's not what it says on their passports.

[fruit_cake]

[Livia]

Originally Posted by fruit_cake

Serious thread.

[fruit_cake]

Originally Posted by Livia

Serious thread.

oh give it a rest, I don't want an argument livia

[Livia]

Originally Posted by fruit_cake

oh give it a rest, I don't want an argument livia

Come on to a serious thread about the Falklands and give it Viva Malvinas, then do the IDC coffee drinking emoticon... helpful.

[Shasown]

Too much money invested down their now to turn it over lock stock and barrel to Johhny Foreigner.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Shasown

Too much money invested down their now to turn it over lock stock and barrel to Johhny Foreigner.

that's not racist! wait...

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by fruit_cake

they are a lot closer to Argentina than Britain, it seems a shame they can't develop a good relationship but the natives appear to be too xenophobic and visa versa.

Might have something to do with the way the Argentinians treated them last time they met.

Originally Posted by lostalex

that's not racist! wait...

No I think the word you are looking for is Xenophobic, I know its a big word Alex, go ask mummy. Lets us know what you find out and I will tell you if you are on the right track.

[Scarlett.]

The Falklands have NEVER been Argentinian, the island belongs to the islanders, the islanders want to live under the UK flag, and if that's what THEY want, thats what THEY get. That's how democracy works.

[fruit_cake]

they are a lot closer to Argentina than Britain, it seems a shame they can't develop a good relationship but the natives appear to be too xenophobic and visa versa.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by fruit_cake

they are a lot closer to Argentina than Britain, it seems a shame they can't develop a good relationship but the natives appear to be too xenophobic and visa versa.

They're three hundred miles away from Argentina. They just look close on a map of the world.

[fruit_cake]

Originally Posted by Livia

They're three hundred miles away from Argentina. They just look close on a map of the world.

Three hundred miles is not geographically very significant imo, Argentina is the only country that is remotely close to them.

Originally Posted by Livia

They're three hundred miles away from Argentina. They just look close on a map of the world.

8000 miles from the UK.

[Livia]

Originally Posted by Jesus.H.Christ

8000 miles from the UK.

I know that. However, I don't think that simply because it's closer to Argentina they should have dibs on it. The bottom line for me is that the Islanders themselves want to remain British. If they ever change their minds, Argentina and the UK should talk.

Originally Posted by Livia

I know that. However, I don't think that simply because it's closer to Argentina they should have dibs on it. The bottom line for me is that the Islanders themselves want to remain British. If they ever change their minds, Argentina and the UK should talk.

What do you think a British government would say about it if the roles were reversed. Why can't the islanders remain British, but the land be Argentinian?

Nationality is a different issue altogether. It is land that our empire claimed by sticking a flag in it, it doesn't make sense in the modern world.

If I go and live in Argentina now, I would still be British, there is no law that would make them have to change their nationality. The people are British, because they come from a long line of Brits, and they've maintained a "British" way of life. Ex-pats have communities around the world on foreign soil.

I personally think that a dual ownership agreement might be beneficial to us. Brazil support Argentina (as does most of S.America), and they are about to become a powerhouse on the world stage. If we're not careful, we'll be hounded out of there in 50 years with nothing to show for it.

Strike up a trade agreement, and work together.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by fruit_cake

they are a lot closer to Argentina than Britain, it seems a shame they can't develop a good relationship but the natives appear to be too xenophobic and visa versa.

I agree, and as I said pages back, if they had a good immigration policy, then it would work itself out.

But the British seem intent on not letting any Argentinian immigrants move there, because they want to keep it RACIALLY British, and that is wrong. If there was a sensible immigration policy, where Argentinians were allowed to move to the island then this would all be worked out in 1 generation.

The problem is not sovereignty, the problem is the racist immigration policy.

If Argentinians are being blocked from immigrating to the islands, then why should Argentina allow any trade???


When Britain stops blocking Argentinian immigration to the islands, then Argentina will stop blocking trade.

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by lostalex

i agree, and as i said pages back, if they jhad a good immigration policy, then it would work itself out.

But the British seem intent on not letting any Argentinian immigrants move there, because they want to keep it RACIALLY British, and that is wrong. If there was a sensible immigration policy, where Argentinians were allowed to move to the island then this would all be worked out in 1 generation.

The problem is not soveirgnty, the problem is the racdist immigration policy.

If Argentinians are being blocked from immigrating to the islands, then why should Argentina allow any trade???


When Britain stops blocking Argentinian immigration to the islands, then Argentina will stop blocking trade.

Funny old thing I would look up what the immigration policy is that prevents Argentinian immigrants, before gobbing off about something you obviously know very little about.

[lostalex]

Originally Posted by Shasown

Funny old thing I would look up what the immigration policy is that prevents Argentinian immigrants, before gobbing off about something you obviously know very little about.

enlighten us all plzzz. go on...don't be vague.

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by lostalex

enlighten us all plzzz. go on...don't be vague.

Its a British Dependency(Overseas Territory), that means the Foreign Office of the United Kingdom are responsible for the immigratioon policy in line with European policies( well fancy that eh?).

Immigration is not run by the FI Government, though it does administer central government policies.

[Roy Mars III]

Originally Posted by Shasown

Funny old thing I would look up what the immigration policy is that prevents Argentinian immigrants, before gobbing off about something you obviously know very little about.

lol don't you know who you are talking to, good luck with that

[Shasown]

Originally Posted by Roy Mars III

lol don't you know who you are talking to, good luck with that

Its my good deed for the day, either offering freindly info to prevent doughnuts showing themselves to be complete and utter balloon knots..... or helping old ladies cross busy roads