old rooster Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 we were lucky the navy got there last time...... What about that epic Vulcan mission!! Very complex bit of planning to get that there and back. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 They are all part of the British Isles not some bloody godforsaken palace on the other side of the world with a bit of diplomacy this could have been sorted out many years ago but like all of these problems both sides go at it like a bull in a china shop. For there own sake they need to be able to get on with there neighbours why should they expect us to shell out millions to defend them just because many years ago they decided that they did not like living with us our country was not good enough for them so they moved to another part of the world. We have had these islands for many years it was our choice to populate them.... You cannot pick and choose to suit. What about that epic Vulcan mission!! Very complex bit of planning to get that there and back. Read the story and have seen the film, awesome.. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
four-wheel-drive Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 We have had these islands for many years it was our choice to populate them.... You cannot pick and choose to suit. Read the story and have seen the film, awesome.. Why Not Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
roy8762 Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 What about that epic Vulcan mission!! Very complex bit of planning to get that there and back. the Vulcan mission was amazing.... To be honest if the argies kicked off again we have a good few battle hardened troops ready..... Not to mention new destroyers like the dauntless which(roumours would have) are able to take out an enemy fighter as it leaves a runway thousands of miles away..... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Argentina have publically stated that they will not try and use force to retake the island. They are gathering support via the UN to make the UK negotiate as per various UN resolutions. I should imagine the UK's case was weakened after Thatcher tried to off load the Falklands onto Argentina with a leaseback scheme back in 1980. Really, you reckon she tried to offload them, then went to war to protect them. What a stupid post, the worst for ages. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Gordon R Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 It might sound bizarre, but it was considered an option in 1980. However, the Falklanders were totally opposed to any such deal - akin to Hong Kong. http://www.awesomestories.com/flicks/the-iron-lady/thatchers-war---the-falkland-islands It wasn't one of the better options. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wymberley Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Really, you reckon she tried to offload them, then went to war to protect them. What a stupid post, the worst for ages. Wakey, wakey! For milennia it's been known as a female perogative to change one's mind. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
unapalomablanca Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Wakey, wakey! For milennia it's been known as a female perogative to change one's mind. Well this bloke we got at the moment hasnt even got a mind to change Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Penelope Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 For the very best details on the Falklands, both militarily and politcally, read Max Hastings and Simon Jenkins 'Battle for the Falklands'. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Why Not Because it send a message to any British citizen that their country will treat them like dirt when it suits. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 (edited) It was a close run thing last time. If the bombs exploded that hit the ships things could of ended differently. The uk would have to borrow a few aircraft carriers. Not to mention new destroyers like the dauntless which(roumours would have) are able to take out an enemy fighter as it leaves a runway thousands of miles away Sounds like BS to me. Edited March 14, 2013 by ordnance Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
keg Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Really, you reckon she tried to offload them, then went to war to protect them. What a stupid post, the worst for ages. Sadly this is true, this was discussed by Nicholas Ridley in 1980 according to the Margret Thatcher Foundation. It was mentioned in an article in the Times that year. Even in 1980, they were talking about Oil as well. It was a close run thing last time. If the bombs exploded that hit the ships things could of ended differently. The uk would have to borrow a few aircraft carriers. Or share with the French ( who sold the Argies the planes and missiles) Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
henry d Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 For the very best details on the Falklands, both militarily and politcally, read Max Hastings and Simon Jenkins 'Battle for the Falklands'. ...but not an easy read for some. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
ordnance Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Or share with the French ( who sold the Argies the planes and missiles) No chance of that happening. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spanj Posted March 14, 2013 Report Share Posted March 14, 2013 Wouldn't mind betting it is insignificant compared to how much we waste in Afghanistan, Iraq and any number of other pointless conflicts dear old Mr. Bliar let us get dragged forced us into. edited to read more accurately for you Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wulliewinky Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 If you want it come & take it you dirty ***** Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
pimpkiller Posted March 15, 2013 Report Share Posted March 15, 2013 when are we going to start mining all that lovely oil in the falklands? start digging it up and make all this war worthwhile Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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