Morrissey: British know the Falklands belong to Argentina
Discussion
Sheets Tabuer said:
Does the fact the islanders want to live there and remain British matter?
Apparently not. Anyone noticed how Rio Grande is closer to Chili than Argentina? I think they should give it back. Also anyone seen the Hawaiian flag - sort out the paperwork Obama.Edited by Mr Sparkle on Friday 2nd March 23:57
Ozzie Osmond said:
goldblum said:
It's nowhere near the UK and Argentina is by far the nearest landmass. It's just an excuse for a load of bullsh*t posturing from both sides. We couldn't defend it anyway and even if we could it wouldn't be worth losing anyone's life over.
A lot of sense there, albeit somewhat controversial.Back in the 1980s it would have made a lot more sense to offer the Falklanders £1m each and a choice of whether they wanted to stay where they were (under Argentine rule) or resettle in UK. As it turned out many billions were spent and hundreds of lives were lost.
NDA said:
Sheets Tabuer said:
Does the fact the islanders want to live there and remain British matter?
Apparently not. The logic used is that if it's close to somewhere else, then it must belong to them. Bit like Germany felt about their neighbours in the late 30's. Should we give in to everyone who tries to buly us?
goldblum said:
Nice one.
I'm waiting to hear a logical argument from someone.
The fishing wealth means the islands are self funding , potential oil wealth would cover initial cost of MPA. I'm waiting to hear a logical argument from someone.
Plus improving access to and conferred rights to Antarctica.
Plus the fact it is never just an economic calculation- inference being you would only defend part of the UK from foreign invasion if the cost benefits stcked up .e.g : invade somewhere in the UK sparsely populated and the locals just have to accept their loss of freedom (that is what you are inferring....)(which is utterly stupid)
fandango_c said:
Should we give in to everyone who tries to buly us?
It's what the education system encourages so maybe we should 
As for the Falklands debate, why does the opinion of a z-list 'celeb' matter? Why does he think that his opinion on the matter requires media attention?
Considering the islands are 290 miles from Argentina, I fail to see how they can claim ownership by proximity
alfaman said:
goldblum said:
Nice one.
I'm waiting to hear a logical argument from someone.
The fishing wealth means the islands are self funding , potential oil wealth would cover initial cost of MPA. I'm waiting to hear a logical argument from someone.
Plus improving access to and conferred rights to Antarctica.
Plus the fact it is never just an economic calculation- inference being you would only defend part of the UK from foreign invasion if the cost benefits stcked up .e.g : invade somewhere in the UK sparsely populated and the locals just have to accept their loss of freedom (that is what you are inferring....)(which is utterly stupid)
eharding said:
mybrainhurts said:
Stitch his lips together and let him hum...
Music lovers all over the world have been calling for this for the past 25 years.Dismal, atonal, washed-up gob-s
te tw@t.As for goldblum, I've scraped things off the sole of my shoe which engender more respect than you do.
Don't, please, hesitate to crawl off to some miserable dank hollow, there to fester in your own rank miasma, you utterly despicable piece of trolling excrement.
alfaman said:
TeamD said:
Can we not give them Scotland instead?
That thought had crossed my mind 
..where does George Galloway live?
the "sell" to the Scottish would be "better food and better lookng women. And independence from your old enemy south of the border"
Mojocvh said:
eharding said:
mybrainhurts said:
Stitch his lips together and let him hum...
Music lovers all over the world have been calling for this for the past 25 years.Dismal, atonal, washed-up gob-s
te tw@t.As for goldblum, I've scraped things off the sole of my shoe which engender more respect than you do.
Don't, please, hesitate to crawl off to some miserable dank hollow, there to fester in your own rank miasma, you utterly despicable piece of trolling excrement.
goldblum said:
Mojocvh said:
eharding said:
mybrainhurts said:
Stitch his lips together and let him hum...
Music lovers all over the world have been calling for this for the past 25 years.Dismal, atonal, washed-up gob-s
te tw@t.As for goldblum, I've scraped things off the sole of my shoe which engender more respect than you do.
Don't, please, hesitate to crawl off to some miserable dank hollow, there to fester in your own rank miasma, you utterly despicable piece of trolling excrement.
head isn't allowed see...fandango_c said:
goldblum said:
I'm waiting to hear a logical argument from someone.
Because the people who live there are British and wish to remain so.I'm waiting to hear a logical argument from you as to why we should give it to Argentina.
Here you go;
1. a six year old glancing at a map could tell you it's not just nearer the Argentinian coast but the other side of the world as well.
2. It's a tiny island covered in sheep.
I wonder if we hadn't already fought over it whether the compulsion to retain it now would be so strong.
Really it's a waste of time.Give the Islanders 50 years notice before handing over then watch it all settle down.
goldblum said:
I've given you my opinion,are you having difficulty understanding it?
Here you go;
1. a six year old glancing at a map could tell you it's not just nearer the Argentinian coast but the other side of the world as well.
2. It's a tiny island covered in sheep.
I wonder if we hadn't already fought over it whether the compulsion to retain it now would be so strong.
Really it's a waste of time.Give the Islanders 50 years notice before handing over then watch it all settle down.
Why don't the islanders have a say in any of that? Here you go;
1. a six year old glancing at a map could tell you it's not just nearer the Argentinian coast but the other side of the world as well.
2. It's a tiny island covered in sheep.
I wonder if we hadn't already fought over it whether the compulsion to retain it now would be so strong.
Really it's a waste of time.Give the Islanders 50 years notice before handing over then watch it all settle down.
Mojocvh said:
goldblum said:
Mojocvh said:
eharding said:
mybrainhurts said:
Stitch his lips together and let him hum...
Music lovers all over the world have been calling for this for the past 25 years.Dismal, atonal, washed-up gob-s
te tw@t.As for goldblum, I've scraped things off the sole of my shoe which engender more respect than you do.
Don't, please, hesitate to crawl off to some miserable dank hollow, there to fester in your own rank miasma, you utterly despicable piece of trolling excrement.
head isn't allowed see...- Copy/paste/yawn...* Easier to insult etc..
goldblum said:
Me.
Go f**k yourself.
It's nowhere near the UK and Argentina is by far the nearest landmass.It's just an excuse for a load of bullsh*t posturing from both sides.We couldn't defend it anyway and even if we could it wouldn't be worth losing anyone's life over.
By that logic the US will be handing Alaska to Canada anytime now?Go f**k yourself.
It's nowhere near the UK and Argentina is by far the nearest landmass.It's just an excuse for a load of bullsh*t posturing from both sides.We couldn't defend it anyway and even if we could it wouldn't be worth losing anyone's life over.
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