Falklands Referendum Result

Jimbuna · 03-12-13, 07:36 AM

99.8% in favourof remaining a British territory and a turnout of 92%.

Most governments are elected on a lot less.

http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...announced.html

Catfish · 03-12-13, 07:46 AM

Thanks, of course nothing else expected ..
(but were there even more than 92 voters ?)
Now i am interested in the argentine comment .. and reaction

HundertzehnGustav · 03-12-13, 07:57 AM

LOLLLLLLL

a)we will rule the Falklands!!!

b) fight on the beaches... bring it on!

Skybird · 03-12-13, 08:14 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Catfish

Now i am interested in the argentine comment .. and reaction

Really? Could there be any news?

HundertzehnGustav · 03-12-13, 08:19 AM

*silence* is also to be interpreted as *a reaction*

XD

BossMark · 03-12-13, 09:32 AM

Pretty close result then

Herr-Berbunch · 03-12-13, 09:38 AM

Without looking I'm guessing the Argentinian government is going to say something along the lines of - it's irrelevant, it's fixed, it doesn't matter what the islanders want, unequivocally they are ours.

Please don't let this thread become a 'bash the Argies' thread. This site has quite a few Argentinians registered, the ones I've had any dealings with whatsoever are great, friendly, educated, and a welcome addition to Subsim.

mapuc · 03-12-13, 09:40 AM

No reaction from Argentina??

Right now I read the swedish teletext, were the ambassador to Argentina
have said
" We respect that they want to be brittish, but the ground the live on is not brittish"

Markus

donna52522 · 03-12-13, 09:58 AM

Well of course the occupying British populace is going to vote to remain British.

Poor Argentina, always kicked around by the big boys.

Betonov · 03-12-13, 10:24 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Please don't let this thread become a 'bash the Argies' thread. This site has quite a few Argentinians registered, the ones I've had any dealings with whatsoever are great, friendly, educated, and a welcome addition to Subsim.

it should be ''Bash the official Buenos Aires''
I believe the Argentinians at this are going to join in

BossMark · 03-12-13, 10:28 AM

Quote:

Originally Posted by Herr-Berbunch

Please don't let this thread become a 'bash the Argies' thread. This site has quite a few Argentinians registered, the ones I've had any dealings with whatsoever are great, friendly, educated, and a welcome addition to Subsim.

That thought never crossed my mind..................

Jimbuna · 03-12-13, 10:48 AM

Well in fairness to the Argentinians, there were three votes in their favour.

I hope this sleeping dog will now be left but I somehow doubt the politically motivated will allow that.

donna52522 · 03-12-13, 11:04 AM

I thought people who live in Argentina are known as Argentines. Oh wait, I guess they can be referred to as either......

Wikipedia:
Argentines (argentinos in Spanish), also called Argentinians, are the citizens of Argentina, or their descendants abroad.

I have no problems with either country or their peoples mentioned in this thread. In fact some of my best friends are from Canada.

Buddahaid · 03-12-13, 11:06 AM

It won't because it's another political card to play in diverting the government from addressing domestic issues. Just like the USA uses gay marriage and abortion as red herrings to make big heartfelt speeches while the foundation crumbles.

Marcantilan · 03-12-13, 12:20 PM

When I first heard a referendum was considered (early last year) I think, wow, a clever move: they (islanders) would ask for independence and they will have world opinion backing them (everybody loves tiny nations, specially the new "free" ones)

But the referendum is about to remain British. So, no news in here. In fact, I could say that this improves Argentine position about the islands (no three parties involved: mainlanders and islanders are the same...).

Besides that, this is a problem about land, not about people who live on it. I don´t think Argentina even think on evicting the islanders or sell their land or something in that line.

Well, my point. If anyone wants to attack Ms. Kirchner, be my guest. I hardly swallow her.

Regards!

03-12-13, 07:36 AM	#1
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Falklands Referendum Result 99.8% in favourof remaining a British territory and a turnout of 92%. Most governments are elected on a lot less. http://www.telegraph.co.uk/news/worl...announced.html __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-12-13, 07:57 AM	#3
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	LOLLLLLLL a)we will rule the Falklands!!! b) fight on the beaches... bring it on! __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

03-12-13, 08:19 AM	#5
HundertzehnGustav Sea Lord Join Date: Jun 2005 Location: Lux, betw. G, B and F Posts: 1,898 Downloads: 66 Uploads: 0	silence is also to be interpreted as a reaction XD __________________ In conclusion: SH3 is the shizzle, yo. -Frau Kaleun Another negative about using your deck gun is that you are definately DETECTED, which has long term effects on your relationship with aircraft. -snestorm

03-12-13, 09:32 AM	#6
BossMark Fleet Admiral Join Date: May 2011 Location: Leeds, West Yorkshire Posts: 15,272 Downloads: 278 Uploads: 0	Pretty close result then __________________ Never trust the Tories look what Thatcher and Major did in the 80s and 90s and look what the wicked witch May is doing now doing now

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Herr-Berbunch Kaiser Bill's batman Join Date: May 2010 Location: AN72 Posts: 13,203 Downloads: 76 Uploads: 0	Without looking I'm guessing the Argentinian government is going to say something along the lines of - it's irrelevant, it's fixed, it doesn't matter what the islanders want, unequivocally they are ours. Please don't let this thread become a 'bash the Argies' thread. This site has quite a few Argentinians registered, the ones I've had any dealings with whatsoever are great, friendly, educated, and a welcome addition to Subsim. __________________

03-12-13, 07:46 AM	#2
Catfish Dipped Squirrel Operative Join Date: Sep 2001 Location: ..where the ocean meets the sky Posts: 17,766 Downloads: 38 Uploads: 0	Thanks, of course nothing else expected .. (but were there even more than 92 voters ?) Now i am interested in the argentine comment .. and reaction

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mapuc CINC Pacific Fleet Join Date: Sep 2003 Location: Denmark Posts: 20,537 Downloads: 37 Uploads: 0	No reaction from Argentina?? Right now I read the swedish teletext, were the ambassador to Argentina have said " We respect that they want to be brittish, but the ground the live on is not brittish" Markus

03-12-13, 09:58 AM	#9
donna52522 Lady Mariner Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 544 Downloads: 225 Uploads: 0	Well of course the occupying British populace is going to vote to remain British. Poor Argentina, always kicked around by the big boys. __________________

03-12-13, 10:48 AM	#12
Jimbuna Chief of the Boat Join Date: Feb 2006 Location: 250 metres below the surface Posts: 190,525 Downloads: 63 Uploads: 13	Well in fairness to the Argentinians, there were three votes in their favour. I hope this sleeping dog will now be left but I somehow doubt the politically motivated will allow that. __________________ Wise men speak because they have something to say; Fools because they have to say something. Oh my God, not again!!

03-12-13, 11:04 AM	#13
donna52522 Lady Mariner Join Date: Jun 2011 Posts: 544 Downloads: 225 Uploads: 0	I thought people who live in Argentina are known as Argentines. Oh wait, I guess they can be referred to as either...... Wikipedia: Argentines (argentinos in Spanish), also called Argentinians, are the citizens of Argentina, or their descendants abroad. I have no problems with either country or their peoples mentioned in this thread. In fact some of my best friends are from Canada. __________________ Last edited by donna52522; 03-12-13 at 11:16 AM.

03-12-13, 11:06 AM	#14
Buddahaid Shark above Space Chicken Join Date: Jun 2008 Posts: 9,319 Downloads: 162 Uploads: 0	It won't because it's another political card to play in diverting the government from addressing domestic issues. Just like the USA uses gay marriage and abortion as red herrings to make big heartfelt speeches while the foundation crumbles. __________________ "However vast the darkness, we must provide our own light." Stanley Kubrick "Tomorrow belongs to those who can hear it coming." David Bowie

03-12-13, 12:20 PM	#15
Marcantilan Weps Join Date: Sep 2004 Location: Buenos Aires, Argentina Posts: 374 Downloads: 3 Uploads: 0	When I first heard a referendum was considered (early last year) I think, wow, a clever move: they (islanders) would ask for independence and they will have world opinion backing them (everybody loves tiny nations, specially the new "free" ones) But the referendum is about to remain British. So, no news in here. In fact, I could say that this improves Argentine position about the islands (no three parties involved: mainlanders and islanders are the same...). Besides that, this is a problem about land, not about people who live on it. I don´t think Argentina even think on evicting the islanders or sell their land or something in that line. Well, my point. If anyone wants to attack Ms. Kirchner, be my guest. I hardly swallow her. Regards! __________________ Ultima Ratio Regis