Basically it is the Soviet version of our F-111. The UK made a mistake, it should have kept their Harrier carriers. They need to bring back their V-Bomber forces with the Vulcans and Valiants as well as their Nimrod.
Does this mean the Argentine Peso makes the ruble look stable?
I remember taking some pictures of several British frigates leaving Hampton Roads after stopping off, apparently for supplies before going on to the Falklands.
I suspect Obama would forbid them doing so but would help the Argentinians.
I actually think Argentina has some reasonable claim to the islands but since the citizens living there want to remain British, that should be the deciding factor.
Weakness invites aggression. Enjoy your national healthcare and all those other government goodies Britain. You might not be able to keep the Falklands. I hate to say it, but you can’t count on the U.S. either. Remember, our commander in chief calls them the Malvinas Islands so you know where his sympathy lies. I didn’t vote for him twice so don’t blame me....
The U.K. will never be able to do again (with the Falklands) what they did last time. They better act on this one soon, to beef up defenses. The U.K. won’t be able to take it back again!
They don’t look much of a match against Euro fighters, and by the time they’re ready to use them, the carriers should be operational. Assuming the deal goes through. In any case, the Argies couldn’t build up a force capable of taking the islands without attracting the attention of British intelligence, who would react by heavily reinforcing the islands within 24 to 48 hours.
Russia wants food and has nothing but weapons to trade
Argentina has a food surplus and takes the only thing offered, weapons, in trade.
To conclude the Falklands is in trouble is to me a leap in logic
I LOVE IT when people tell me that Russia and China are not threats to our interests...as they continue to sweep up countries that were once friends with us (or at least neutral).
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