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Originally Posted by steeljack
considering the attached links I'm wondering if the Falkland Island Legislative feel this is the offical British view of the Islanders , that they are a bunch of clowns ripe and ready to be exploited by a consortium of international oil companies who have been granted drilling rights by the British Govt. My thinking is that the Falklander/Malvinas islanders should appeal to Washington DC and ask for the US Govt. to intervene for aid/help under the terms of the Monroe Doctrine , my thinking is that the Falkland islanders should declare independance from the UK and place themselves under the protection of the USA .  |
Don't even go there SJ, Falkland Islanders (That's Falkland Islands because they're British) are well aware of what the British Military call them & can live with it as the alternatives are not in the slightest appealing, they understand the humour behind it & the sacrifices made so that British humour would remain a part of Island life.
Unlike other Countries who wish to Invade/control & dominate in these modern times, the British presence was requested & has been asked to remain, that is why we have the "FDF" (Falklands Defence Force) stationed on the Islands, who not only help secure the Island but also do good works for & within the Community.
If as you suggest they feel slighted, why then are we still there ? why do they remain loyal to the British Crown ? & all this after 28 years since the Invasion & Occupation by Argentina. I suggest a quick look here may help alleviate some of your American curiosity, specifically the part about Government.
Falkland Islands Government - | Falkland Islands Government - Home
This Monroe Doctrine you mention in your statement I assume refers to the Treatise from Dec 1823, about European interference in The Americas, I believe your then Government applied this ruling with alternatives in mind, such as why let the Europeans get to it when we could probaly get in there ourselves under the auspices of "Protecting the weak". Somewhat Cynical you may say ! Yes I am
How many times has America invoked this clause over the past 188 years ? under what circumstances & what has been the result ? As I said at the start the Falkland Islands are British & wish to remain British, as to not going there I take that back, pay it a visit & speak to the locals & they'll tell you they're Falklanders & their Sovereign is Her Majesty the Queen , not some President !
