New Falklands War Brewing
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I'd put this up against that third rate nobody who dresses up as a woman for a living
And I'd also put that up against this funeral march (quite appropriate really)
And I'd also put that up against this funeral march (quite appropriate really)
Before the invasion..."They had... flowery meadows and rainbow skies and, and rivers made of chocolate where the children danced and laughed and played with gumdrop smiles."
The Argies are cleverer than we thought! Whilst we are distracted by a B-List celebrity who has as much credibility as, well, I don't know...they are developing tractor beams/death rays/exploding penguins in an effort to reclaim (again) Ilas Malvinas. Nothing will be gained by having a pop at ‘bonkers’ Sean Penn. I think he developed his ‘social conscience’ when he appeared in the rather good (true) spy story ‘Falcon and the Snowman’. Poor chap, never recovered.
Now back to reality.
Putting aside any military adventurism by Argentina (and I think we can dispel that notion for a while) it is clear that Miss Piggy is attempting to garner regional, indeed global criticism of the British ‘position’ over the Falklands. The US has an avowed decolonisation policy (the rapid indeed, unseemly, exit from British colonies post-war was allegedly linked to US fiscal assistance to the beleaguered British economy). Added to that, European institutions continually press for Britain to give way on its remaining overseas territories, such as the Cyprus SBA and Gibraltar. To illustrate this, in 2007-8, PM Brown – at that time feeling stung after criticism in European fora of Colonial possessions in the Mediterranean - had suggested to the Cabinet Office handing over the SBAs in an effort to sweeten a reunification deal. Fortunately for the FCO and MOD (neither of whom were consulted) the likelihood of reunification is fantastically low and the idea died a death.
So, if Miss Piggy continues to press for ‘dialogue’, the UK is unlikely to have many friends, apart from the French who may feel similarly exposed over some of their overseas territories. One stalwart supporter of the UK in 1982 – New Zealand – has not defended the UK position because of concerns on trade impact in the region; moreover it will not allow its service personnel to visit the FI in any capacity if they are serving with UK Forces (eg exchange or LongLook).
Now back to reality.
Putting aside any military adventurism by Argentina (and I think we can dispel that notion for a while) it is clear that Miss Piggy is attempting to garner regional, indeed global criticism of the British ‘position’ over the Falklands. The US has an avowed decolonisation policy (the rapid indeed, unseemly, exit from British colonies post-war was allegedly linked to US fiscal assistance to the beleaguered British economy). Added to that, European institutions continually press for Britain to give way on its remaining overseas territories, such as the Cyprus SBA and Gibraltar. To illustrate this, in 2007-8, PM Brown – at that time feeling stung after criticism in European fora of Colonial possessions in the Mediterranean - had suggested to the Cabinet Office handing over the SBAs in an effort to sweeten a reunification deal. Fortunately for the FCO and MOD (neither of whom were consulted) the likelihood of reunification is fantastically low and the idea died a death.
So, if Miss Piggy continues to press for ‘dialogue’, the UK is unlikely to have many friends, apart from the French who may feel similarly exposed over some of their overseas territories. One stalwart supporter of the UK in 1982 – New Zealand – has not defended the UK position because of concerns on trade impact in the region; moreover it will not allow its service personnel to visit the FI in any capacity if they are serving with UK Forces (eg exchange or LongLook).
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One theory of course is that the US have sponsored antagonists in this argument knowing full well that if other South American nations join the cause Britain might be forced to ask their longtime ally and "special friend" for assistance - in return for which the US would request a share of Falklands oil in much the same way as they required that the gold deposits held in the Bank of England be transferred to Fort Knox in return for their help during WWII.
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Not that I would normally read the Sun, but this was pointed out to me by a colleague - pretty much sums up what the Islanders feel about the has-been-that-never-was Mr penn and his interfering bull***t
The flag is mightier than the Penn | The Sun |Features
The flag is mightier than the Penn | The Sun |Features
What, of course the must all remember, is that Mr Penn is entitled to his own personal views, just like you & I.
The fact that he (possibly) has millions of $ to spout forth his views is neither here nor there.
If you don't like him (I don't) then avoid paying for his films!
The fact that he (possibly) has millions of $ to spout forth his views is neither here nor there.
If you don't like him (I don't) then avoid paying for his films!
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Any actor or actress tends to thrive on publicity... They feel any publicity is better than no publicity and to prove that point look no further than this thread.
The man is a has been actor that craves publicity, actors, journalists...
The man is a has been actor that craves publicity, actors, journalists...
In related news, Hugo Chavez is trying to break the embargo/sanctions on Syria, and Hugo is on side with Kirchner regarding her Malvinas Mambo.
The nitwits are running amok, it seems.
The nitwits are running amok, it seems.
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Makes me laugh, Sean Penn has a view contrary to the majority on here and suddenly he is a washed up, talentless nobody! Love or loathe his opinions but he IS hollywoodroyalty and a fine actor.
That could be Madonna in the piccy of course?! Anyway, surely Her Majesty, as the Queen, is above the law and therefore, perfectly entitled to shoot Mr Penn should he be this way anytime soon.
No doubt a few lefties loafing around pprune will find this observation silly, arrogant and Imperialist, but I don't care.
FB
No doubt a few lefties loafing around pprune will find this observation silly, arrogant and Imperialist, but I don't care.
FB
Makes me laugh, Sean Penn has a view contrary to the majority on here and suddenly he is a washed up, talentless nobody! Love or loathe his opinions but he IS hollywoodroyalty and a fine actor.
'Ownership' of certain land masses can certainly be a complex/emotive issue and many countries really have no moral high ground from which to preach to us.
The reasons for the Falklands issue appearing again are exactly the same as last time (trying to deflect attention from domestic troubles at home)...also the potential for Oil/Resources was already widely recognised in 1982.
I am sure that we can all think of Islands/Land masses occupied by foreign powers etc...
Have the argentinian european settlers given a timescale for handing argentina back to its original inhabitants ?
Apologies as I know other posters have probably said similar stuff already - but most modern countries are controlled by the descendants of the group which managed to militarily fight off other colonial powers !!
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Makes me laugh, Sean Penn has a view contrary to the majority on here and suddenly he is a washed up, talentless nobody! Love or loathe his opinions but he IS hollywoodroyalty and a fine actor.
Finningleyboy,
"...silly arrogant and imperialist.."?
Well, outdated, outmoded, irrelevant and anachronistic maybe....
BUT, as to the Queen being above the law, I think not.
The last Royal that thought they were above the law was Charles 1, who was arrested, charged, found guilty and beheaded.
As for Sean Penn, I recall a lovely cartoon about him many years ago, when he was starring in a rather pro IRA film, in which 2 cinema goers were seen chatting about the film as they came out. There was a news poster in the background about the uncensored full frontal nudity in the film, and the fact that Sean Penn was in it, one said to the other;
"It's true, you get to see a complete prick!"
"...silly arrogant and imperialist.."?
Well, outdated, outmoded, irrelevant and anachronistic maybe....
BUT, as to the Queen being above the law, I think not.
The last Royal that thought they were above the law was Charles 1, who was arrested, charged, found guilty and beheaded.
As for Sean Penn, I recall a lovely cartoon about him many years ago, when he was starring in a rather pro IRA film, in which 2 cinema goers were seen chatting about the film as they came out. There was a news poster in the background about the uncensored full frontal nudity in the film, and the fact that Sean Penn was in it, one said to the other;
"It's true, you get to see a complete prick!"
pr00ne,
I'll wager the Queen's never had as much as speeding ticket but I admit it would cause a constitutional dilemma of some magnitude, if Her Majesty was caught taking aim at Mr Penn with a Rifle or something, not to mention embroiling the UK and US Governments with one hell of a diplomatic incident!
FB
I'll wager the Queen's never had as much as speeding ticket but I admit it would cause a constitutional dilemma of some magnitude, if Her Majesty was caught taking aim at Mr Penn with a Rifle or something, not to mention embroiling the UK and US Governments with one hell of a diplomatic incident!
FB
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Jayand wrote: Makes me laugh, Sean Penn has a view contrary to the majority on here and suddenly he is a washed up, talentless nobody! Love or loathe his opinions but he IS hollywoodroyalty and a fine actor.
Ever since he came into the public domain (about the time he started dating Madonna) I have taken steps to avoid exposure to any of his efforts. He is a talentless half-wit, and that's being kind.
Holywood royalty? How about Hollywood toilet trash!
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Hapless Left wing actor supporting a right wing Junta (Pronounced Cccccchhhhunta) ? Argentina's record against its own people does leave something to be desired ?
Their behaviour is typical Latin American posturing, machismo and frankly, staggering hypocrisy. The would be "colonialists" here are indeed the Argentinians, as the right of self determination of and by the Falkland Islanders is paramount. Is not the United Nations a great advocate of this principle, or are they still horse trading with scum like Mugabe ?
Their behaviour is typical Latin American posturing, machismo and frankly, staggering hypocrisy. The would be "colonialists" here are indeed the Argentinians, as the right of self determination of and by the Falkland Islanders is paramount. Is not the United Nations a great advocate of this principle, or are they still horse trading with scum like Mugabe ?