Country Discussion: Las Malvinas

[spectateur]

I can imagine - the ground is a nightmare to walk across let alone run. It’s essentially peat bogs and mountains. However on a happier note they’ve finally cleared all the minefields!

The paras marched across it to attack the argies from the mountain.

 

[Mrbluenose]

Argentina should put all their efforts into getting the mainland in order before worrying about an island that ain't theirs.

 

[lancs blue]

A thread to discuss all about the islands of Las Malvinas, the islands just off Argentina. Some may also know this place as the Falkland Islands, we are respectful of whatever you wish to call them. Discuss here. Thank you.

Is that where you were conceived on a day trip?

Amongst the penguins and mortar fire

Just a thought

 

[Blue 1]

There’s a UK adventure company, that are now doing an off road ultra marathon package there now.

It’s a pretty hardcore event.

Do you have to yomp from Goose Green to Stroud Hill?

 

[COYBL25]

Do you have to yomp from Goose Green to Stroud Hill?

No idea mate, I just know it’s one that not anyone can enter - you have to have proof of taking part in similar standard of events.

 

[DavidH]

 

[DavidH]

All a bit disrespectful for the armed forces personnel who lost their lives in the conflict.

On both sides right?

 

[chicoazul]

The poll results are startling.

 

[Mutzo Nutzo]

The paras marched across it to attack the argies from the mountain.

Yes they did, along with the Royal Marines

 

[DavidH]

Argentina should put all their efforts into getting the mainland in order before worrying about an island that ain't theirs.

Erm.....

 

[chicoazul]

Yes they did, along with the Royal Marines

I’ve read about this, an incredible yomp.

 

[The binman chronicles]

On both sides right?

Of course, but by specifically calling them the Malvinas then effectively the disrespect is for the British soldiers who were injured or lost their lives trying to liberate the islanders.

The best option would have been for junta not to have invaded in the first place and to have sorted the whole situation amicably. Loss of life is always tragic on both sides especially with something so pointless and you can see the similarities now with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Those that make decisions wish to gain something for them (more power, popularity or cause a distraction) and the average person pays for it. Just a waste.

 

[DavidH]

Of course, but by specifically calling them the Malvinas then effectively the disrespect is for the British soldiers who were injured or lost their lives trying to liberate the islanders.

The best option would have been for junta not to have invaded in the first place and to have sorted the whole situation amicably. Loss of life is always tragic on both sides especially with something so pointless and you can see the similarities now with the Russian invasion of Ukraine. Those that make decisions wish to gain something for them (more power, popularity or cause a distraction) and the average person pays for it. Just a waste.

Thatcher was gagging for a war. Their deaths are on her. What right has Britain got to an Island on the other side of the planet?

If Boris Johnson thought it would have kept him in power he'd have invaded Spain from Gibraltar in a heartbeat.

 

[chicoazul]

Of course, but by specifically calling them the Malvinas then effectively the disrespect is for the British soldiers who were injured or lost their lives trying to liberate the islanders.

Honestly it’s not mate.

 

[The binman chronicles]

Thatcher was gagging for a war. Their deaths are on her. What right has Britain got to an Island on the other side of the planet?

If Boris Johnson thought it would have kept him in power he'd have invaded Spain from Gibraltar in a heartbeat.

So if it was your relatives held captive on that island who were just happily living their lives you'd be like screw em?

Historically we know colonisation was wrong and shouldn't have happened but the people who have lived on that island for over a hundred years have right to self determination. It is actually Argentina acting the billy big bollocks colonial power by trying to take the islands that has been under British rule for as nearly as long as Argentina has been an official self governing country. If they want them they should be wooing the island population with promises of extra jobs, money, infrastructure and the ability of having a close mainland link. If the islanders want to become part of Argentina then fair enough.