why do we still defend the falkland island?
27 March 2007, 07:12 PM
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why do we still defend the falkland island?
watched a report on the news about this this eve. and can someone fill me in as to why we still guard it?
not having a pop at why we do and i know it's ours, but there doesn't seem anything of value there and it costs £100 million a year to post what was described as a 'large garrison' there and all they do is train for an invasion that won't happen
even the forces posted there say it's a cushy number.
like i say, not having a dig. just curious is all
not having a pop at why we do and i know it's ours, but there doesn't seem anything of value there and it costs £100 million a year to post what was described as a 'large garrison' there and all they do is train for an invasion that won't happen
even the forces posted there say it's a cushy number.
like i say, not having a dig. just curious is all
27 March 2007, 07:20 PM
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ah, the old oil chestnut
didn't know that and can't say i've heard it mentioned much (then again i've never paid that much attention TBH!)
makes sense now
ta
didn't know that and can't say i've heard it mentioned much (then again i've never paid that much attention TBH!)
makes sense now
ta
27 March 2007, 07:23 PM
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And you have the intelligence reports to back that up?
Seriously - as someone who has spent time there. When your role, in the result of invasion, is to make a last stand to buy time in order to allow the destruction of sensitive items; the threat of invasion becomes a great deal more real!
Anyhow - it is Crown Territory. We must defend it against possible aggressors, unless you believe that half of the British Isles should just be handed over to a foreign power just because its a bit to much hassle to defend it of course.
Seriously - as someone who has spent time there. When your role, in the result of invasion, is to make a last stand to buy time in order to allow the destruction of sensitive items; the threat of invasion becomes a great deal more real!
Anyhow - it is Crown Territory. We must defend it against possible aggressors, unless you believe that half of the British Isles should just be handed over to a foreign power just because its a bit to much hassle to defend it of course.
27 March 2007, 07:27 PM
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And it's on the gatewaty to the Pacific and it's near Antartic which potentially may have billions of gallons of Black Gold, fishing rights. Very soon peace will reign and we'll shake hands over a nice cup of tea ala Gerry Adams and Ian Paisley!
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27 March 2007, 07:27 PM
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And you have the intelligence reports to back that up?
Seriously - as someone who has spent time there. When your role, in the result of invasion, is to make a last stand to buy time in order to allow the destruction of sensitive items; the threat of invasion becomes a great deal more real!
Anyhow - it is Crown Territory. We must defend it against possible aggressors, unless you believe that half of the British Isles should just be handed over to a foreign power just because its a bit to much hassle to defend it of course.
Seriously - as someone who has spent time there. When your role, in the result of invasion, is to make a last stand to buy time in order to allow the destruction of sensitive items; the threat of invasion becomes a great deal more real!
Anyhow - it is Crown Territory. We must defend it against possible aggressors, unless you believe that half of the British Isles should just be handed over to a foreign power just because its a bit to much hassle to defend it of course.
so, how hard was your time there then?
ooh the power makes me harder than granite.
27 March 2007, 08:13 PM
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In an attempt to get this thread back OT..
I suspect the Falkanders will have to disagree with you there It's UK territory, still in dispute with a country that continues to claim ownership. This the previous history of the islands, not having a strong force in place to act as a deterrent is inviting more problems. If there was not a garrison, and Argentine invaded again, can you really see T.Blair et al mounting a task force the way Thatcher did?
watched a report on the news about this this eve. and can someone fill me in as to why we still guard it?
not having a pop at why we do and i know it's ours, but there doesn't seem anything of value there and it costs £100 million a year to post what was described as a 'large garrison' there and all they do is train for an invasion that won't happen
even the forces posted there say it's a cushy number.
like i say, not having a dig. just curious is all
not having a pop at why we do and i know it's ours, but there doesn't seem anything of value there and it costs £100 million a year to post what was described as a 'large garrison' there and all they do is train for an invasion that won't happen
even the forces posted there say it's a cushy number.
like i say, not having a dig. just curious is all
It's UK territory, still in dispute with a country that continues to claim ownership. This the previous history of the islands, not having a strong force in place to act as a deterrent is inviting more problems. If there was not a garrison, and Argentine invaded again, can you really see T.Blair et al mounting a task force the way Thatcher did?
27 March 2007, 08:36 PM
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If the garrison was withdrawn, it would be an insult to the 258 British troops who lost thier lives retaking the islands in 1982.
As well as that, you'll also find me organising the protest march.
astraboy.
As well as that, you'll also find me organising the protest march.
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27 March 2007, 09:20 PM
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They certainly would.
Last month I was in Argentina and listened to a tour guide rant all about the "Malvinas" and how the English have no right to lay claim to the Falklands. They didn't seem to consider what the Falklanders wanted at all
(On the same holiday I visited the Falklands, beautiful place, very welcoming people and worth every penny spent in defending them IMO).
