Insight Into Life On The Falklands | Forces TV

Tension over the Falkland Islands has escalated over the past few weeks, with both Argentina and the UK government ramping up the rhetoric over the South Atlantic Islands. But how do locals view the international storm of words buzzing over their heads?
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[@Eric-ye5yz]

Remember an Argentine Dictator, known for killing his own people, sent a force to peaceful islands, locked the inhabitants up and laid 85000 mines. Now there are places the islanders cannot go. The reason he did this goes back 200 years. They say Spain gave it to them, how did Spain get the right to give away land that did not belong to them. That is the act of a bully and bullies should resisted. If Argentina wants the islands they should win the islanders over, not force them into a hopeless position.

[@fernandogarcia-wq1qm]

malvinas son argentinas con dicatdor o sin dictador

[@jpcodnia9133]

Good thinking And it did happen from 1971 to 1974 while Britain had hostile clashes with Ireland, you know Argentina built an airport in East Falkland, a petrol storage plant YPF, a gas distribution plant Gas del Estado, established weekly flights Buenos Aires - East Falkland LADE, sent bilingual ladies to East Falkland to teach and participated in the 1974 regatta d Blanc off the Falklands coast So after all that investment, Argentina it felt like the girl who is showered with gifts she smiles...that means she will get in bed, you see? As far as old history, you should positively know that Britain got there first in 1765 but in 1774 they all left by instructions from London to go to North America to resist the American revolution for Independence They fought 1774 to 1776 and the Battle of Saratoga sealed the deal with the British surrender. 49 years later UK govt recalled the portion of ground way down in the south Atlantic... But Argentina found it in 1823 uninhabited and they settled there peacefully and successfully until 1832. Imagine this: if you get a lady in bed and then you leave town no call no show no letter... Would you expect her to remain alone waiting faiyhfully for you or would it be proper for her to get in the sack with another and enjoy sex with that one? Half century passed since the time GB had left the Falklands until they returned clashing with Argentina's settlement down there. Be aware that the UK always liked Argentina and tried to conquer the land 1806 which they did for 2 months, 1807 failed and 1845 failed again so GB remained a source of culture and business which took very strong roots in Argentina to this day. Bottom line is Both nations have valid claims and neither party deserves the whole region The proper way to settle this mess once and for all is Plan SRP2018 East Falkland for Britain West Falkland for Argentina St Charles strait International line

[@paulneill62]

fernando garcia No son de Argentina, son de los isleños.

[@jpcodnia9133]

@@fernandogarcia-wq1qm Isla Soledad para GB Isla Gran Malvina es Argentina

[@johnnypickles5256]

@@fernandogarcia-wq1qm pues parece ser que no

[@deplorabled1695]

Please for the love of God...... do not stop the Forces TV channel from existing. A wonderful media outlet.

[@tosagua]

I still can't understand the argentinians' obsessive and silly claim on the Falkland Islands. I have been following this senseless dispute for many years, in fact since the war in 1982. Though I am an ecuadorian born citizen, living in Guayaquil, I have always supported the Falklanders' right to self determination. They are british, their culture is british, and they want to remain british. I will always endorse what I feel is right and fair. And this is exactly what this issue is.

[@FuriousFire898]

11 years on. Still the same.

[@davee91889]

I'm an Argentine and I love these people! I also admire Thatcher!

[@lovelybitofbugle219]

That's cool.

[@ggoldie604]

It is great seeing the Falkland Islanders confident and proud to be British. Falkland Islanders have the right to self determination and it is good to see that the UK is standing behind the people of the Falklands. You have our support from here in Canada as well.

[@SeaToby11]

The Falkland Islands are no more Argentine than the islands of Saint Pierre and Michelon are Canadian. People have the right to self determination underscored by the United Nations.

[@gastonracing17]

I'm from Argentina, and I think Malvinas/Falklands belong to UK. Don't hate the argentinian people just because there is a woman saying stupid things to entertain the ones who voted her.

[@malcolmbartram5273]

I don't really care where you from. I just care about hypocritical governments not being challenged. Argentina has native land rights issues. Britain abused natives of many countries. Both governments are guilty of colonialism. One has no monopoly over the other.

[@JSMEsq]

@@malcolmbartram5273 99.8%, just saying.

[@ToonandBBfan]

@florhh14 There was never an Argentine "population" on the islands

[@tizianodiaz7964]

Malvinas argentinas

[@viacheslavlisovskiy9582]

@@tizianodiaz7964 probables,amigo!

[@thenamelessshidposter1348]

@@tizianodiaz7964 [Laughs in RAF]

[@tizianodiaz7964]

@@thenamelessshidposter1348 We are the ones who laugh at the RAF because all the casualties that you are hiding are being revealed for what is known are like 1200 British casualties if the Argentine air force laughs at you hahaha

[@thenamelessshidposter1348]

@@tizianodiaz7964 yeah, that was a joke about a propaganda cartoon for kids in Argentina where the RAF laugh like a villain but ok

[@2011sliverdude]

Her Majesty's Armed Forces are the best in the world

[@stefanodanovaro8140]

any south american will agree with this. bullying is just character building 🇵🇪🇦🇷🇵🇪🇦🇷🇵🇪🇦🇷

[@anicetune]

Argentina has the same mindset as European settlers from 300 years ago, viewing the islands as property and ignoring the wishes of the inhabitants. What I find odd are people claiming to be left wing, who believe that the islands should be handed over to Argentina while innocent inhabitants are expelled.

[@franciscomartinez2575]

Ignoring the wishes of the inhabitants?? How were the wishes of argentinian inhabitants in 1833 taken into account when the UK invaded? People living today in the islands are descendents from invaders. It's funny that you think that Argentina has an imperialist mindset, but you find it totally normal that a queen (A QUEEN in the 21st century) on the north hemisphere rules over islands on the other side of the globe. If there's a country that hasn't changed it's mindset ever, that's the UK. Since 1833 until 1982 (where the islands were invaded by a non-democratic military government), the Argentina always claimed PEACEFULLY for the islands. That's how different we are.

[@Eric-ye5yz]

@@franciscomartinez2575 ... 1833, how far do you want to go back, or do you just want to stop at 1833 ??

[@franciscomartinez2575]

@@Eric-ye5yz Just because it happened a long time ago we can't forget that the British invasion of the islands was a crime committed against a free independet country, a country that today exists. We are not talking about the Roman Empire, this is a conflict that involves two modern states. There has to come a time when the UK at least recognises all the crimes committed through History (and not only against Argentina)

[@anthonythatcherchurchilled285]

@@franciscomartinez2575 Britain didn’t invade in 1833? Are you high on the Argentine narrative? Argentina illegally rose its flag upon the peaceful BRITISH islands in the 1820s and Britain came down in 1833 to expel them (only the military, mind you, the Argentine populace was permitted to stay).

[@franciscomartinez2575]

@@anthonythatcherchurchilled285 The islands were not British, and you know it. The UK left the islands for more than 50 years (a period of time in wich there were several spanish governors) after Nootka conventions (before thar there was a dispute between the UK and Spain). For more than 50 years the UK forgot about the islands, until 1833 when they took advantage of the poor defenses of the islans (that had been attacked by an American fleet) and ivande the islands. Even when civilians were allowed to stay, the fact of expelling the Argentine authorities makes this an occupation by force (just like the Argentinian invasion in 1982, when no civilians were harmed). The British authorities always knew they had no right over the islands, that's why they avoided discussing with Argentina, and years later started talking about the self-determination rights of the islanders, wich in this case makes no sense (this said by the UN) as they are an implanted population. Of course the islanders must be respected, but this is a conflict between the UK and Argentina.

[@bbtfan4617]

Of the archipelago belongs to anyone it belongs to the people in this video.

[@timevampire83]

Falklands should stay in British hands. You have support here! Greetings from America!

[@TheShadowParliament]

I have a good friend in England and he says that he's tired of the Argentine government always bringing up a Spanish claim to the islands. I told him in that the British government might actually have to incorperate the Falklands into the Union itself. He told me that I may be right....

[@GH-oi2jf]

TheShadowParliament - The fallacy in that argument is that Argentina also tried to annex South Georgia. There is no Spanish history whatsoever in South Georgia. In fact, it was in the Portuguese sphere of influence, although unknown to them as well.

[@trifulquita15]

Im from South America but i support UK Maybe the south american goverments supports argentina But many people hates the cumbia villeros

[@ezesoyo123]

Que te pasa imbecil

[@anthonythatcherchurchilled285]

@@ezesoyo123 He, unlike you, supports fact and not the ridiculous narrative perpetrated by Argentina since 1935

[@ezesoyo123]

@@anthonythatcherchurchilled285 No, i support facts and the 1514 resolution of the UN. Those islands do not belong to the UK, no matter what the UK citizens living in Malvinas think. Because that's what they are, they are not native from there, they are not "Kelpers", they are just people that UK uses to claim their fake sovernaity. What a shame! Colonialism should not exist in 2021, come on!

[@anthonythatcherchurchilled285]

@@ezesoyo123 Resolution 1514 specifically states, in section 2, “All peoples have the right to self-determination”. It also called for them to be granted political autonomy, which Britain duly gave to the Falklanders. It, as stated, called for self determination, which the islanders used to resoundingly say that they are proud Britons. If you disagree with colonialism, then why, exactly, do you support Argentina in the matter? Argies who cry of colonialism in the Falklands matter are like walls complaining of stationary objects.

[@ezesoyo123]

@@anthonythatcherchurchilled285 Bueno te voy a contestar en español porque la haces re larga. Mira, justamente ese articulo refiere al derecho de la autodeterminación de los pueblos por sobre su territorio, ¿Esto qué significa? que en todo caso deberían poder elegir ser un país aparte de Argentina e Inglaterra, en caso de ser pueblos originarios de las islas. Pero no es el caso, el caso es que son gente instalada por el Reino Unido, con esta excusa tan estúpida Argentina podría llevar 40 millones de personas a Escocia y ellos reclamarían la isla como Argentina porque se sienten Argentinos y serían mayoría. Sus ancestros no nacieron en la isla, la isla está en la plataforma marítima Argentina, no hay vuelta que darle. Inglaterra no tiene nada que hacer allí, ni en gibraltar, ni en Hong Kong, ni en las islas esas que estan por madagascar cuyos nombres no recuerdo. Get out!

[@estellemelodimitchell8259]

MOD should send HMS Queen Elizabeth to the Falklands once in a while in a show of force to the Argies to remind them who’s daddy here.

[@commanderconcorde2059]

@Juan Brez with all due respect please remind me when you yanks showed up during the Falklands War? I do apologise for the lateness of this comment

[@garwhittaker3743]

@Juan Brez We don't need the USA we could land in Argentina and there ain't nothing they could do about it.

[@dellbank7696]

Already uk troops guarding it 24/7 deployed here for 4 months who hell hole off place nothing do stag duties lol

[@garwhittaker3743]

@@commanderconcorde2059 That ain't no yank name.

[@commanderconcorde2059]

@@garwhittaker3743 probably because I am no yank

[@tjp353]

Please remind us WHY it's Argentine soil. Britain claimed and occupied the Islands before Argentina existed as an independent nation and then retook them in 1833, after they were occupied by Spain and Argentina. Why do you think it's acceptable for Spain/Argentina to take the islands from Britain, but not ok for Britain to take them back?

[@ionlyfearphobophobia]

Britian isn't forcing anyone to admit the Falklands are ours. The Falkland Islands belong to the Falklanders - and it is their choice to be a British overseas territory.

[@Lena-uh3ky]

I´d love to live there for some time. It fascinates me :) If some of you have more info about FI please teach me. Cheers and thank you very much

[@tosagua]

The issue here is whether or not the Falklanders have the right to determine their own future. Of course they do!! How can anybody in his sound mind deny this? The argentinians stubbornly insist on their quest to claim ownership on the Falklands only for political reasons. The kelpers live peacefully feeling british, and will remain british for the rest of their lives. I am totally with the U:K:, and the Falklanders. Regards from an ecuadorian born citizen living in Guayaquil.

[@paulwilliams2663]

I'm Irish, so not exactly supportive of British foreign policy, and I'm anti-imperialist. Nevertheless, I believe in self determination and 99% voted 🗳 to remain British. Additionally, it fell into British ownership legally centuries back. Argentina 🇦🇷, really need to get over this.

[@stratac30]

For British armed services to lay their lives down to repel aggression and invasion from a foreign country in 1982, there is no way anyone in the UK - apart from the woke brigade, will countenance any thought of Argentina ever getting a foothold in the Falklands Islands again. The Islanders have made it very clear where their loyalties lie and that the islands remain British and they must be allowed to continue their way of life without any threat or interference from a foreign country again. Lastly Argentina have no legitimate claim to the Falklands anyway and never have had.

[@raquelalvarez296]

CON MATON DE LA REGION SOCIEDAD EMFERMA DE DELIRIO NO HAY QUE TENER DIALOGO EL UNICO DIALOGO ES LA FUERZA EN ARG EN SUS INTITUCIONES EDUCATIVA LES ENSEÑAN MAL NUNCA LAS ISLAS PERTENECIO A ARGENTINA

[@tosagua]

WELL SAID!!!!!

[@Wanderer628]

Because there is no need for dialogue. The Falklanders repeatedly say they want to remain British. End of discussion.

[@Rs500ybd]

The People Chose to be British So British they will be.

[@gthbf1]

I really dont see how Argentine can claim these islands.......Its populated by British people.

[@ezesoyo123]

It's because they are in argentinean territory. Easy like that!

[@lmaobro]

@@ezesoyo123 X2

[@bbtfan4617]

@@ezesoyo123 Sorry, but calling but Argentine territory doesn't make it so.

[@fernandalezcano8631]

We don't want the people..the land is ours...

[@gthbf1]

@@fernandalezcano8631 Why do you want it? There is nothing there.

[@aspiringdrummer17]

The islands were never Argentine territory.

[@tizianodiaz7964]

those islands are argentina only british invading pirates live

[@armandomiguelaraujo4864]

@@tizianodiaz7964 Si siguen sin negociar los que van a hacer veneficiados cada vez que hay una disputa entre dos paises es un tercero en este caso sera China que buscara vender Armamento y ganar territorios para veneficiarse .-

[@garwhittaker3743]

@@tizianodiaz7964 How are they Argentine. .I don't count 3 years in the last 300 much of a claim .

[@tizianodiaz7964]

@@garwhittaker3743 The malvinas are Argentine because you used pirates invaded the malvinas in 1833 Argentines lived there and you took them out of the islands and put your population that is implanted there

[@garwhittaker3743]

@@tizianodiaz7964 Don't no weather you no but on that day in 1833 when Argentine were supposedly forced off there was an Argentine ship there who logged the people who left and there was also a Royal Navy ship there who also logged the people who stayed and went ....Now please tell me how many were forced off ??

[@Johnny53kgb-nsa]

Argentina should leave the Falkland island people live in peace. They overwhelmingly chose British rule, it's done.

[@aspiringdrummer17]

Unfortunately, in this case, the UN have done nothing but prolong the issue instead of doing their job and putting an end to it after we won the war in 1982. Everything that's happening in Syria right now is just another example of the UN's overall ineffectiveness.

[@malcolmbartram5273]

Only right is might. We had a fight Argentina lost. They sulk like a losing football team. "Its not fair they say Britain had nuclear powered submarines and the belgrano was such a big target." Argentina really has to face it they must Face it the war ended the dispute. Subject closed.

[@emilysmellfox4784]

to be honest the falklands should be left alone, like there’s no reason to keep it, since our empire is over (thank god), but Argentina doesn’t deserve it either considering we took it first and they didn’t settle on it beforehand

[@Valencetheshireman927]

“No reason to keep it” Oil Use as a military based useful for our Antarctic base

[@user-wi4om8oy7m]

Soy de Salta Argentina y mis deseos es poder conocer las Islas con todo el respeto que los Isleños se merecen.

[@luciano2003.]

Son una porquería.

[@Quidzyn]

They weren't occupied....there was no indiginous population...unlike mainland Argentina.

[@gustavogoncalves3083]

As an Brazilian I feel great sense of friendship to the Argentinian. They are nice people, I have been there several times. Their campaign "las Malvinas son argentinas" it is a very known cause in South America and more or less have the support of Brazilians. In my case, they do not have this support, this very video shows why: it is the people of these islands who decided to keep themselves British. Period. To whoever argentinian who reads this I also would like them to understand this: over 150 years ago, Uruguay was Brazilian territory, there was a war and we lost that territory. You, argentinians will not see any printed money or coins, streets, squares or monuments named "The Uruguay is Brazilian". I hope you get off the feeling of loosers and overcome this nonsense, so you can move on and focus on your future. Argentina has several problems regarding inflation, external debt, corruption and this winter, HALF of the population goes on the trash to look for food. Weird things happen in Argentina. They consider Falklands, Uruguai, Paraguai, Chile and Bolivia as part of they territory. I assume they probably consider parts of Brazil as theirs as well, who knows. There are a lot of populism going on in there...

[@garwhittaker3743]

Well said .

[@Valencetheshireman927]

Beautiful place beautiful houses

[@TAbbasi1]

Sir John, Don't under estimate your enemies. The day you start under estimating your enemy is actually is a first day of your defeat. Read history and keep an eye on your enemy. Thanks

[@thelastofthevalerius]

I'm Argentinian and i understand that the islands will never be ours again. But a practical solution would be a new president other than this actual crazy woman, that restored the relationship between the kelpers and argentinians, opening borders and letting the islanders come and the other way around. maybe sharing some resources between the two nations, allowing free trade and forget about this stupid tension. besides we are not ready at all for a direct confrontation against uk. Greetings.

[@charlesharper2357]

Argentina could profit tremendously if they stopped being belligerent and started looking for business opportunities.

[@XXTheCutiePieXX]

totally agree

[@Watsup047]

Their home is the Falkland islands not United Kingdom. They choose to be recognised as British citizens so that they could be protected by the UK from Argentina, who are bullying them and are a threat. If Argentina ever did have the Falkland islands, they would force the islanders to be Argentine nationality, which is against their will.

[@macsilvinho]

As a Brazilian I definitely understand the Falklans are British so why give any attention to the war losers? Let the dogs bark because of their always sinking economy! They are like bad boys who want attention...

[@randomguy666uk]

Argentina has no claim to the Falklands - They became a British territory after we took them back in 1833, and Argentina didn't actually exist as an independtant country from Spanish rule until around 1853. End story - have a vote by the islanders that ends this once and for all.

[@RequiemVortex]

@florhh1 Argentinians can visit the Falklands and those who have are critical of the aproach of the Argentinian government. I agree it would be good if both sides could resume the dialogue and economic agreements of the 70s, but to do so the Argentinian government must recognise the right of the Falkland's inhabitants to self-determination. How can there be an agreement over sovereignty between them if the Argentinian government says it is not a decision they can make?

[@phantomsuccour]

@limwang75 lol, like the USA will help. haha, The USA has territories in places all over the world, they have more in common with the UK than whiny Argentina.

[@GH-oi2jf]

phantomsuccour - It was the US Navy who kicked the Argentine garrison out in the first place, after they tried to evict American sealers and fishermen from the islands.

[@georgegeorgakopoulos5956]

In forces news We Trust

[@famoramaify]

but the fact remains that the islanders prefer to be british. i don't blame them. do you think they would prefer to be a colony of a country which cannot even fend for its people? think again.

[@ionlyfearphobophobia]

1. Britain doesn't concider itself a superpower. 2. Britain hasn't been colonial for over 50 years, what with the start of the decolonisation in 1947. 3. Well Hong Kong's fate was predecided with the 99-year lease, so unfortunately the Hong Kongers weren't granted self-determination, because that wasn't part of the agreement. I mean it wouldn't of been very good to break the agreement with Red China - especially during the cold war.

[@TheCelticmaori]

Argentina is a beatiful and wonderful country with a lot of potential, dont let that stupid leader of yours try to persuade you into going to war just because she has messed up your economy. The Falklands is British, we won the first war, we will win the second if there ever will be one.

[@1111hola]

Occupiying other peoples lands, populating them and afterwards forcing them to admit they are yours is also bulliying.

[@thatsmadcrazy8953]

The Falklands didn't have anyone living on them when they claimed the land The Falklands are older than Argentina so I don't know how they can claim them The people voted to be British as well

[@chrissheppard5068]

I did NP8901 in 78 I enjoyed it for the life experience but living there full time. Pass the mess webley.

[@MrXray2011]

So how come Brazil is backing Argentina. Surely it would benefit Brazil to support a powerful nation like the UK. What are feelings towards Britain and Britons in Brazil? :) Glad you're behind the UK.

[@malcolmbartram5273]

Brazil who robs natives of their land in the Amazon. They can lecture Britain on colonialism any time. Brazil speaks Portuguese language which is proof of colonialism.

[@kf4wto]

I wish I new about this little piece of heaven back in the 80's. I am watching videos, looking at photo's and think it is the neatest place I have ever seen for who I am. I need to read up on how the UK ended up with this island. It seems odd that they would own an island that is pretty much all the way on the other side of the world for the UK. I don't know how well they would like my "Yank" accent, but I sure feel like I could fit in :-)

[@Lynneheal]

its about the oil MONEY I was part of this in 1982 a wife of one who blew up the general belgrano .

[@phil-zz5hk]

a friend of mine phil was comms , on the conquerer . great boat . i have strong feelings also . i am ex welsh guards , and i dont want our lads sacrifices wasted . rip the 32 men of the welsh guards . cymru am byth . .

[@1111hola]

I guess its enough to take an island defended by 7 planes and a destroyer facing cuts in budget...

[@Cunhambebe]

You listen to me guys, I don't wanna make any war but just think about this: ask any argentine if he/she wants to become British lolol. I bet everyone will say YES!. lolololol

[@user-wi4om8oy7m]

Soy argentino y estoy muy orgulloso de ser Argentino.

[@nandocaetano10]

The British pulled out the argentinians population from the islands in 1833. There was never a financial or political compensation for that.

[@roberthackney9700]

That is false. The British allowed civilian settlers lto stay if they wanted and many of them did.

[@batterycock]

how do you become a citizen of falklands?

[@Not-Ap]

@Cardboard Box Which doesn't answer the question.

[@thatsmadcrazy8953]

@@Not-Ap well it is a pretty obvious answer

[@nathanieong6212]

They speak a very neutral accent.

[@thomasellis445]

regional accents are dying out mate

[@markant9534]

The official language of the islands is English. The Falklands English vernacular has a fair amount of borrowed Spanish words (often modified or corrupted); they are particularly numerous, indeed dominant in the local horse-related terminology. For instance, the Islanders use ‘alizan’, ‘colorao’, ‘negro’, ‘blanco’, ‘gotiao’, ‘picasso’, ‘sarco’, ‘rabincana’ etc. for certain horse colours and looks, or ‘bosal’, ‘cabresta’, ‘bastos’, ‘cinch’, ‘conjinilla’, ‘meletas’, ‘tientas’, ‘manares’ etc. for various items of horse gear.

[@markant9534]

@@thomasellis445 Only in London.

[@thomasellis445]

@@markant9534 They're dying in most areas of the country. I'm from Mid Wales where the natural Mid Wales accent no longer exists, everybody either has RP or sounds like someone from northern England. This is just what an abundence of media and inward migration does, sadly.

[@MathewChild]

I think its more to do with not upsetting their neighbours. But it shows that they are most probably neutral on the actual matter, having welcomed Prince Harry to their country earlier this year, something that upset the Argentine Government.

[@HFKSJHGJFHGJF]

they should be british in the u.k, not in south america.

[@Lena-uh3ky]

oh I am ssoooooooooo afraid right now :P

Amazing how you call the British pirates when it's the Argentinians who want nothing but to raid and plunder the riches of the Falklands.

[@tizianodiaz7964]

Do you want to know why we called them pirates? Well, I tell you why: the islands were stolen by force in 1833 and they also returned giblaltar to Spain.

[@babyphat8965]

@@tizianodiaz7964 british found the island and left it unhabitated long before argentien come in. Can't blame them to take back their island.

[@tizianodiaz7964]

@@babyphat8965 that's a lie, don't believe in

[@babyphat8965]

@@tizianodiaz7964 who should i believe then? You? Argentina goverment? Lol, the history already written. And the locals are happy under british goverment now, nothing can change that.

[@tizianodiaz7964]

@@babyphat8965 You know that we Argentines don't care about kelpers, we want our territory, not the implanted population.

[@chanctonbury63]

@sebarompetodo Britain has nothing to do w Cuba. I know lots and lots of people from the UK who have been to Cuba on holiday and have had a great time.

[@florhh14]

i'm argentinian and of course i understand them, of course islanders have a bad image about us because of that war in 1982.. but they should understand we had a dictatorship, an arrogant dictator who made bad choices.. he made a war outside and other war inside killing people.so clearly he didn't represent us as a country.. Of course we still believe it's our territory but we're not looking offensive solutions, we wanna start dialogue and just like our president said we respect their way of life

[@bbtfan4617]

It's not just that. The people on those Islands simply have no desire to be part of Argentina, period. Just like Meilla and Ceuta wish to remain part of Spain, Gibralter also wishes to remain a British territory, and Belize and Guyerna with to remain independant.

[@TheSm1thers]

"Of course we still believe it's our territory" This is why they don't like you as well as your government's aggressive form of diplomacy. You're still fascists following in Galtieri's footsteps.

[@doctorsocrates4413]

Eternal stalemate.

[@gladysbonilla1525]

These islands are in the Argentine south atlantic geographically this islands are in the Argentine territory,but this Falklands islands have been occupied by the British since 1816or before that date therefore that makes them be British instead of Argentine in my opinion they should be remaining British because the islanders have been there more than a century and Britain is a developing nation and rich Argentina is still a large country but also a third world nation

[@garwhittaker3743]

The British were first to land and claim them in 1690 ...The end.

[@bakobako9800]

High is it allowed for British citizen to live in and this island

[@littleshep5502]

The same reason why it is allowed for anyone to live anywhere, because it is their land and therefore they are allowed

[@chanctonbury63]

@florhh14 Are you surprised they have a bad image of Argentina???

[@facusoi]

I'm Argentinian, and I really think that Falkands should be ours. But I recognize that you're right in this: our Government is being really agressive to the Falklanders. That's not the way.

[@h.l.n.m.d.l.r.6304]

I’m British and I really think that Argentina should be ours because it’s very close to the Falklands.

[@peace-now]

I think this one will run and run. We in New Zealand are friendly with the Argentinian people, and do not hate them like the English do. We play them in Rugby Union, along with South Africa and Australia. These four nations will bond evermore as time goes on. We all have little in common with England or Europe for that matter.

[@user-nb6ff4kl8w]

the British don't hate Argentinian people, the Argentinian people hate the British. and how does new Zealand have little uncommon with England. England has less in common with other parts of Europe than it does with new Zealand or Australia.

[@tizianodiaz7964]

@@user-nb6ff4kl8w If there are Argentines who hate the British people but those are ignorant, most of them only hate the English government for stealing our territory and lying with a false story, I don't hate the people of your town, they have nothing to do with this dispute of the Malvinas

[@tizianodiaz7964]

@@user-nb6ff4kl8w If there are Argentines who hate the British people but those are ignorant, most of them only hate the English government for stealing our territory and lying with a false story, I don't hate the people of your town, they have nothing to do with this dispute of the Malvinas

[@h.l.n.m.d.l.r.6304]

@@tizianodiaz7964 stealing territory and lying? That’s your government not ours 😂

[@JohnnyNorfolk]

Why were the people that were not happy with things not interviewed. This strikes me as fake news. You should back up what you report with facts.

[@thatsmadcrazy8953]

Um when they voted only 1 voted to become a rat known as Argentina

[@trudeau514qc]

Argentina or UK i dont get it yet ???

[@UAPJedi]

trudeau514qc a question like that exposes ignorance, that’s not good on your part.

[@Angel_423]

To answer your question after 7 years the Falklands are British

[@tizianodiaz7964]

@@Angel_423 1 years the islands are argentinian

[@theannoyingrabbit7507]

@@tizianodiaz7964 you mean 4 weeks

[@tizianodiaz7964]

@@theannoyingrabbit7507 oh my mistake

[@tjp353]

As long as you haven't got a Spanish/Argentine accent I'm sure you'd be welcome.

[@florhh14]

@RequiemVortex falklanders can visit argentina when they want. Argentinians can't visit the falklands.I agree with you we should approach them, but it's difficult when we wanna start dialogue and the UK refuses.we should start a closer relation with the UK and of course with the islanders, to change the bad image they have about us.we should achieve an economic agreement, that's the only way to regain the sovereignty by non violent ways.my idea is to buy one island in the future if the Uk acepts

[@GH-oi2jf]

Ana Winter - Argentines have visited the Falklands/Malvinas. There are videos online proving it. There are Argentine graves on the islands. Argentines should be able to visit the graves.

[@h.l.n.m.d.l.r.6304]

Of course we refuse to start dialogue it’s not our problem. The Falklands are British and if Argentina tries again, best believe we’ll come for you. They were never under Argentine sovereignty, that’s a lie that somehow you believe.

[@Tulaenelorto]

Pirates out!

[@roberthackney7385]

The pirates got kicked back to Argentina in 1982.

[@tizianodiaz7964]

@@roberthackney7385 we lost them in 1833 and that is invading and they also return giblaltar to spain and northern ireland to ireland

[@thatsmadcrazy8953]

@@tizianodiaz7964 what? Northern Ireland in the independent wars wanted to remain British and still have votes over independence Same with the Falklands and Gibraltar Spain also owns over sea islands so it is hypocritical for them to ask for them back

[@armandomiguelaraujo4864]

@@roberthackney7385 La Argentina querido Robert estubo negociando durante muchos años contra la intransigencia Britanica, te parese lo que hizo la ministra Tacher de mandar una flota y mandar al muere a un monton de soldados de ambos lados ,en vez de negociar no crees que podia haber negociado en vez de ir a una guerra que a lo largo del tiempo tendra que negociar.-

[@BlindWillieJackson]

British patriotism dies hard. They went from being the world's naval superpower & having an empire on which "the sun never sets" to current territories such as Bermuda, Gibraltar, Falklands & the mighty Pitcairn Island. This whole Falkland-Argentine rift is a mere nostalgic grasp at a faded glory (& a distraction from their economic woes).

[@h.l.n.m.d.l.r.6304]

Are u mad???

[@andrespuncasse2975]

What ??? is UK who refuses dialogue.

[@GH-oi2jf]

Andres Puncasse - Dialogue over what? Argentina decided to settle the matter with military force. They lost. That settles it. There is nothing more to discuss.

[@florhh14]

@RequiemVortex I don't think argentinian government said that. And i don't say this because i'm argentinian, but every time someone asked about selfdetermination, argentinian authorities said they would never change anything. I'm sure falklanders can continue their way of life. there's many foreigners in our country and they have freedom, we respect different cultures. The real issue is economy. Falklanders don't wanna lose economic stability and the UK won't leave oil or other resources.

[@thewwmm25]

solution: Argentina should get part of the economic benefits of the island. It would never happen though....

[@XXTheCutiePieXX]

lol i know

[@alejandrominotti7347]

Sería muy positivo que el gobierno británico instalará un centro para el tratamiento del cáncer, así dejamos de recibir Kelpers en Río gallegos o Comodoro Rivadavia. God save the Queen..... 😏

[@armandomiguelaraujo4864]

y que no difundan noticias falsas sobre que hay peligro inminente de ocupacion Argentina., a largo paso tendran que negociar de lo contrario seran mayores las distancias que nos separen y el peligro de una nueva confrontacion. Pero creo que es lo que esta buscando el gobierno Ingles ,fomentar la discordia para seguir con su posicion de no negociar.

[@IvanMDP]

argentinos .. we r argentinos... we r natives from latin america!!

[@canadaindiahindu8525]

World 3rd most low densly population Country

[@florhh14]

@kellster71 We have been looking for closer ties since 1833. We looked for dialogue since the beginning. Also since the UN was founded. So you should know a bit more, not only about the war. Some argentinian citizens who went there have been attacked by some fanatic falklanders. We have nothing against them, but they have a bad image about us. We could change that if the UK accepts dialogue. But they block every solution.

[@GH-oi2jf]

Ana Winter - How about offering to send people to clear out minefields? That would help.

[@staszekgobi]

you are right: 30 people is hardly a population so what you should do is just take them on a plane or a boat and send them back to argentina after all isn't that what you did in chagos?

[@calcaterra000]

The real owner is argentina out pirates

[@bbtfan4617]

The pirates got kicked BACK to Argentina. The FALKANDERS just want you to leave them in peace.

[@tizianodiaz7964]

the pirates are you who took the islands from us by force in 1833

[@adamadamsson44]

I'm from British America (N of S Am). Falklands 1st settled by French & English. Marginal life. Complex events. Brits settled and developed land 1833 onward - so logically it's theirs! Unlike Arg & US, Brits have monarch sworn to uphold Bible Law! She fails a lot. Charlie is humanist too. So Falklanders ought to dump defective monarch and establish Bible Law Zone, very liberating to God's CALLED people. To hell with secular regimes, UN, etc. Make Falkslands 1st restored Kingdom of God area!

[@afromex1]

IF YOU ARE BRITISH LIVING IN THE FALKLAND ISLANDS WHY WOULD YOU WANT TO BE PART OF ARGENTINA?? OF COURSE YOU ARE GOING TO VOTE TO CONTINUE TO BE PART OF THE BRITAIN. SO THE ARGUMENT OF" SELF DETERMINATION" IS RIDICULOUS!! THE ONLY TRUE AND REAL FACT IS THAT THE ISLANDS ARE PART OF ARGENTINIAN TERRITORY JUST LIKE SHETLAND ISLAND IS PART OF GREAT BRITAIN TO GIVE AN EXAMPLE!!

[@Angel_423]

No there not

[@jorgevear7877]

Simplemente piratas y ladrones.....

[@fernandogarcia-wq1qm]

y okupas racistas

[@calcaterra000]

Out pirates . Malvinas argentinas forever

[@bbtfan4617]

The pirates got kicked out in 1982 and were sent back to Argentins. Malvinas son Argentina is nothg but a stalker like fantasy.

[@lmaobro]

@@bbtfan4617 I see there are a lot of British people around here

[@bbtfan4617]

@@lmaobro I'm American. But if it were my country in Argentina's place I'd still say what I said here..

[@zobielamouche1]

the opinion of the illegal british squatters on the malvinas is completely irrelevant. like the opinion of german settlers in the "warthegau" in the nazi era was for the faith of poland.

[@RickDalBello]

malvinas por siempre argentinas, go on home british soldiers, saludos a mis hermanos argentinos desde italia

[@Tulaenelorto]

only one way out of this conflict: decolonization

[@marianlopez457]

MALVINAS ARGENTINAS FOREVER 🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷🇦🇷

[@littleshep5502]

Nope

[@Valencetheshireman927]

They’ll forever British 🇬🇧🇫🇰

[@limwang75]

best way to deal with this is to hire some former navy seal fight er to deal with the feared sas use america weapon to deal with thier military last souith america must unite to fight eng and isolatedd them

[@WilliamEvans-kh1gj]

Argentina would be nuked

[@WilliamEvans-kh1gj]

Even the yanks can't stand Argentina

[@sansoplotteados]

LAS ISLAS MALVINAS SON ARGENTINAS!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!

[@Angel_423]

No there not

[@lmaobro]

@@Angel_423 Historically if they are :/

[@AAsherah]

Stanley, wow that's miles away.