Martín

If Argentina tried to recapture the Falkland Islands now, they would probably succeed. In 1982 Britain sent 100+ ships, including 40+ Navy vessels and 2 aircraft carriers. In 2026 Britain cannot even keep one military vessel seaworthy.

🚨 CHILE SIDES WITH ARGENTINA ON THE FALKLANDS Chile has officially declared its support for Argentina’s claim over the Falkland Islands. This came in a joint statement after a meeting between the two countries’ leaders. The Falklands are British territory - defended with British blood in 1982. Now more countries are openly testing us because they sense weakness in London. Britain must make it crystal clear: The Falklands are ours and will remain ours forever.

I'm seeing a lot of chit chat about how a Reformed Thomist converted to Catholicism. I don't understand why people are surprised. The method starts with "Aquinas is right about everything," and proceeds from there. This kind of hero worship has predictable results.

"i'm a lefty anti-imperialist but I love Margaret Thatcher, implanted colonial populations and the British Empire"

1) the Falklands were originally illegally seized from Argentina in 1833. BUT they have been British ever since. 2) throughout the 1960s and 70s, Argentina negotiated in good faith to trade ownership. They offered concessions, such as “Falklanders won’t have to serve in rhe army.” The British teams all recommended the transfer. Each UK government punted it to the next. Was Argentina right to invade? Of course not. The Falklanders’ opinion should be taken into account! Plus the major reason for the attack was because the junta was looking for distractions. But I can’t help but think that it would be cheapest for Argentina to pay each Falklander a million dollars (costing about 3.5 billion) to move away.