Falklands War of Words - The Empire Strikes Back

[removeduser_487563287433]

Meaning that other British lands should/could have a referendum concerning their future as well?

Nah, that's retarded, Neo, as I expect you know. Besides, most British places under contention have had referendums. Gibraltar has had a few, NI had one in the seventies. Most other territories are autonomous or utterly reliant on the UK for survival.

[neoptolemos]

To which lands are you referring?

Any, like Northern Ireland or lands overseas.

Nah, that's retarded, Neo, as I expect you know. Besides, most British places under contention have had referendums. Gibraltar has had a few, NI had one in the seventies. Most other territories are autonomous or utterly reliant on the UK for survival.

Since when a democratic procedure, concerning the status of a place and it's inhabitants,is "retarded"?Inadvisable maybe

[removeduser_487563287433]

Any, like Northern Ireland or lands overseas.

Ah, if only you would look things up before trying to post.

[gaunty14]

Meaning that other British lands should/could have a referendum concerning their future as well?

We are letting a certain place have a referendum and as Ferret pointed out have done so for other places on many occasions.

[The Black Mark]

Inevitable result, but still important. This is the democratic will of a free people. I was surprised at how open the Argentine Government's response was in not recognising the human rights of the Falklanders.

[neoptolemos]

We are letting a certain place have a referendum and as Ferret pointed out have done so for other places on many occasions.

And where exactly i disputed that?
@Ferrets
Don't be so defensive on this, I am with Britain on this occasion.I was just asking if there is any short of legal or political obstacle for the British lands to have a referendum like this.

[removeduser_487563287433]

@Ferrets
Don't be so defensive on this, I am with Britain on this occasion.I was just asking if there is any short of legal or political obstacle for the British lands to have a referendum like this.

Don't pretend we don't know what the implication of your question was. And I'd repeat my answer: the UK has fairly consistently allowed people to have their say in referendums over these sort of issues, so no, obviously there are no obstacles when the situation is appropriate.

[Bobz]

I was kind of hoping this would be the first democratic vote ever to get 100%, but there's always someone who has to be contrarian.

On the other hand, given how the Argentine government has stated that the opinions of the Falklanders don't matter, it would of been funny if they decided to troll Kirchner by voting no.

[neoptolemos]

Don't pretend we don't know what the implication of your question was.

Since you are aware of my "implication" then share it with me.What did i imply?

And I'd repeat my answer: the UK has fairly consistently allowed people to have their say in referendums over these sort of issues, so no, obviously there are no obstacles when the situation is appropriate.

Exactly, at last, addressing the meaning of the question.
Britain has the moral advantage here.Not only there were referendums held in the past but it offers the framework for these areas to have a referendum nobody is staying within British sovereignty by force but out of free choice.

[Stavroforos]

Yes, free choice when there is only one choice.

[The Black Mark]

Yes, free choice when there is only one choice.

There were three choices, yes, no, and abstention.

[Stavroforos]

Right, but there was still only one choice.

[Derpy Hooves]

Right, but there was still only one choice.

​Well then why didn't 100% of people vote yes?

[Stavroforos]

Who knows.

[The Black Mark]

Right, but there was still only one choice.

In no way, literally, figuratively, metaphorically or by any stretch of the imagination was there "only one choice". There were two choices on the referendum, and nobody was forced to participate.

[neoptolemos]

Right, but there was still only one choice.

Although I may be attacked again by British nationalists ,you have a point but

In no way, literally, figuratively, metaphorically or by any stretch of the imagination was there "only one choice". There were two choices on the referendum, and nobody was forced to participate.

Pretty much this.

[Plan C]

Any, like Northern Ireland or lands overseas.

Or, like Scotland, perhaps?

[Stavroforos]

In no way, literally, figuratively, metaphorically or by any stretch of the imagination was there "only one choice". There were two choices on the referendum, and nobody was forced to participate.

Right, just like there would be many choices if a referendum was held in Alaska as to whether they wanted to remain American or become Canadian.

[Plan C]

Right, just like there would be many choices if a referendum was held in Alaska as to whether they wanted to remain American or become Canadian.

Yeah... This sprang to mind:

And though I have the gift of prophecy, and understand all mysteries and all knowledge, and though I have all faith so that I could remove mountains, but have not reputable source for my claims, I am nothing.

[neoptolemos]

Or, like Scotland, perhaps?

Scotland will have her referendum as previous posters mentioned it earlier. Falklands and Scottish referendums are good examples of choice concerning sovereignty.
As it has been pointed out to me, given the situation any land under British sovereignty could have a referendum for the same reason.
Personally I highly value this attitude of the British government towards the self-determination of its citizens.