Anglo-Argentine relations futher deteriorate

[-:Undertaker:-]

http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/arti...mplacency.html

Argentina has warned Britain it 'shouldn't be complacent' and that it would defend its sovereignty in the territorial dispute off the Falkland Islands. However, Buenos Aires insisted it did did not mean a repeat of the 1982 Falklands war. The South American country has said it will take its dispute over plans by UK firms to explore oil off the islands to the United Nations. It has announced new controls on ships heading to the islands as a result of the plans to drill for oil. The Shadow Foreign Secretary William Hague this morning said Britain should be 'very firm' and raise its profile off the islands.

Speaking on BBC Radio 4's Today programme, Mr Hague called for 'some sort of increased naval presence - it may just be one more ship visiting more regularly' in the region. He added: 'That kind of thing would show very clearly to Argentina - with whom, again, we want friendly relations - that we will be very firm about this. It would send a signal not to misunderstand British intentions. 'One of the things that went wrong in the 1980s is that the Argentines thought we weren't really committed to the Falkland Islands. So, we mustn't make that mistake again. Our commitment should be very clear.' However, Gordon Brown, speaking on a phone-in today, said: 'I think you will find we have made all the preparations that are necessary to make sure the Falkland Islanders are properly protected.' But he did not expect a need to send a task force to the area, saying: 'This is oil drilling that is exploration for the future.

It is perfectly within our rights to do this.' He believed the Argentinian government understood this and that 'sensible discussions' will prevail. Two days ago, Argentina said that boats sailing from its ports to the Falklands would need a government permit, deepening a long-running row over exploration in the disputed archipelago. This comes as a British rig nears the islands and is due to start drilling next week.

Our islands, our people, our resources so no Argentina, they are not yours. I think if they dare attack again we should immediately fire back and maybe even use air power to damage Argentine ports. The Argentines always use the Falklands issue to drum up support at home when their government is in trouble/unpopular just as the regime in the 1980s did of which our war helped collapse - anyway, Thoughts?

[Titch]

We got spoken to about this in my navy drugs test and interview today. Very interesting, the ship they are saying that has been sent out there has been out there for last 11 months patrolling, so dont know why people are saying its just been sent out there. Also some other stuff but cant speak about that though, he did say if it all kicked off big time the navy could get most of the army troops removed from afgan and over to the area within 72 (not including equipment) which was intresting.

[xxMATTGxx]

We got spoken to about this in my navy drugs test and interview today. Very interesting, the ship they are saying that has been sent out there has been out there for last 11 months patrolling, so dont know why people are saying its just been sent out there. Also some other stuff but cant speak about that though, he did say if it all kicked off big time the navy could get most of the army troops removed from afgan and over to the area within 72 (not including equipment) which was intresting.

I'm guessing you meant 72 hours at the end? If so that's not bad. I know it wouldn't take that long to get people over there. I wish Argentina give up they will not win and they will never get the islands. So really what they are trying to do with this "Oli" stuff is a bit crazy IMO.

@Undertaker, I agree that if they even attack and try and get the islands or stop anything related to it. We should attack back, it's our land and has been for god knows how long.

[Titch]

I'm guessing you meant 72 hours at the end? If so that's not bad. I know it wouldn't take that long to get people over there. I wish Argentina give up they will not win and they will never get the islands. So really what they are trying to do with this "Oli" stuff is a bit crazy IMO.

They think this could be one of biggest oil reserves in world.

EDIT: @second bit: Hopefully we do, seeing as i will be in the navy then fighting over there

[AgnesIO]

I'm guessing you meant 72 hours at the end? If so that's not bad. I know it wouldn't take that long to get people over there. I wish Argentina give up they will not win and they will never get the islands. So really what they are trying to do with this "Oli" stuff is a bit crazy IMO.

@Undertaker, I agree that if they even attack and try and get the islands or stop anything related to it. We should attack back, it's our land and has been for god knows how long.

Do you mean Oil instead of Oli?? Or am I missing something?

Tbf I think it would be quite a laugh to send troops over just to wind up Argentina but that's just me

[Titch]

Do you mean Oil instead of Oli?? Or am I missing something?

Tbf I think it would be quite a laugh to send troops over just to wind up Argentina but that's just me

wouldn't really be troops, the battle would be fort at see by the navy mainly. Unless it got big and had to fight on land

[AgnesIO]

wouldn't really be troops, the battle would be fort at see by the navy mainly. Unless it got big and had to fight on land

Sorry me being 'non-army' By troops I mean the navy/anyone in the army

Not trying to be ignorant, but another falklands war would make a great call of duty

[xxMATTGxx]

Do you mean Oil instead of Oli?? Or am I missing something?

Tbf I think it would be quite a laugh to send troops over just to wind up Argentina but that's just me

I meant Oil.

wouldn't really be troops, the battle would be fort at see by the navy mainly. Unless it got big and had to fight on land

Sure would be, the sea and the air They will probably think they can win but they just don't know how good we really are.

[Titch]

Sorry me being 'non-army' By troops I mean the navy/anyone in the army

Not trying to be ignorant, but another falklands war would make a great call of duty

lol haha, our navy is very much seprate from the army now when not on missions. We are Still regarded as the best navy in the world and most navys in the world are based on ours

Haha would make a great COD, they actually use xbox 360 controllers in army and navy for handling mini aircraft for salavlence over war zone.

[Yoshimitsui]

I find it quite funny that you despise any soldiers being in place in Iraq/Afghanistan yet you feel its necessary to instigate a war with another country over a much smaller problem.

Seems rather pointless, when if people actually communicated with each other instead of bigging themselves up.