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denphone 14-02-2012 11:26
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http://www.digitalspy.co.uk/media/ne...d-islands.html

Quote:
Sean Penn has waded into the row over the Falkland Islands, accusing Britain of displaying 'ridiculous colonialism' over the disputed South Atlantic territory.

Following a meeting with Argentine president Cristina Kirchner, the Oscar-winning actor urged Britain to join UN-sponsored talks over what he called "the Malvinas Islands of Argentina".

The 51-year-old said: "I hope that diplomats can establish true dialogue in order to solve the conflict.

"The world today cannot tolerate ridiculous demonstrations of colonialism. The way of dialogue is the only way to achieve a better *solution for both nations."

Penn, who was made an official ambassador to Haiti last month, is well-known for his political and social activism.
Be better if he kept his nose out of it.:(:td:

Pierre 14-02-2012 11:33
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What a knob.

Damien 14-02-2012 11:43
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Well, we tried. However Sean Penn has spoken. Let's start the paperwork.

Osem 14-02-2012 11:59
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He'll be wanting to hand the US back to the native indians soon then eh? :rolleyes:

Digital Fanatic 14-02-2012 12:03
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Time to boycott Argentine goods in the UK? Their wine, meats etc? I think so.

They are just bullies.

http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-latin-america-17022603

Quote:
Argentina's transport workers' union says it will boycott ships flying the British flag because of the dispute over the Falkland Islands.

The union - which includes dock workers - said the measure would apply to all UK vessels reaching Argentina.

It is not clear how much impact the boycott will have.

Tension between the UK and Argentina over the Falklands has been rising in recent months as the 30th anniversary of the Falklands war approaches.

"We have resolved to boycott any ship with the British flag, or with the lying and invented flag of the Falklands, or with any flag of convenience which the British pirates use," the Argentine Confederation of Transport Workers said in a statement.

The announcement is the latest in a series of measures aimed at pressing Argentina's claim to sovereignty over the islands, which it calls the Malvinas.

In December, the South American trading bloc Mercosur closed its ports to ships flying the Falkland Islands flag.

Damien 14-02-2012 12:04
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I don't usually like boycotts but I think that might be good! How much Argentine goods do we import?

denphone 14-02-2012 12:04
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35381766)
He'll be wanting to hand the US back to the native indians soon then eh? :rolleyes:
Decent actor but he needs to keep his mouth shut more.:td:

Digital Fanatic 14-02-2012 12:09
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Damien (Post 35381769)
I don't usually like boycotts but I think that might work! How much Argentine goods do we import?
Not 100% sure ... just having a look around to find out...

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Quote:
Originally Posted by denphone (Post 35381770)
Decent actor but he needs to keep his mouth shut more.:td:
Yes I agree, he is not helping the Falkland Islanders.

Kymmy 14-02-2012 12:11
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Perhaps the Americans with Mr Penn would like America to give up Hawaii to the Polynesians, Alaska to the Tlingit, Haida, Aleut, Yup'ik, Gwich’in and Inuit people, and the rest of the states to the native population :rolleyes: Something tells me that will never happen....

Digital Fanatic 14-02-2012 12:19
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looks like boycotting the wines is a good idea, they export a lot according to this:

http://www.harpers.co.uk/news/news-h...k-exports.html

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Friday, 10 February 2012 12:39

The popularity of Argentinian wines continues to forge ahead, with UK exports for 2011 up 8.4% by value, according to the latest figures from Wines of Argentina.


UK director Andrew Maidment told Harpers: “We’re now in the right position in the UK market, with value rising and producers not compromising on price, meaning less volume is going into supermarkets, and more wine into the indies and on-trade.



Volume may be down, but value is on the increase with 11% growth in the off-trade and 5.7% in the on-trade, according to Nielsen and CGA brand index data (MAT December 24, 2011).


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This is an interesting statement from the FCWO

http://www.fco.gov.uk/en/about-us/wh...ting/argentina

Quote:
Argentina
Policy restrictions
Licences are only granted for exports that would not, at the time of application or in the foreseeable future, put at risk the security of UK Overseas Territories in the South Atlantic or UK forces operating there.

Osem 14-02-2012 12:22
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Well I wanted a reason to cut down on red wine....... :D

Digital Fanatic 14-02-2012 12:44
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Osem (Post 35381789)
Well I wanted a reason to cut down on red wine....... :D
haha :D



Beef is another of their exports. Buy British everyone! https://www.cableforum.co.uk/images/...2012/02/14.gif

Plus it's better for the planet ;)

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Anyone who uses Twitter can show your support for the Islanders by following falklands_utd

:)

Tim Deegan 14-02-2012 15:33
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 35381758)
What a knob.
Well said!!

It's a Hollywood has been, just trying to get into the press again.

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Quote:
Originally Posted by Kymmy (Post 35381781)
Perhaps the Americans with Mr Penn would like America to give up Hawaii to the Polynesians, Alaska to the Tlingit, Haida, Aleut, Yup'ik, Gwich’in and Inuit people, and the rest of the states to the native population :rolleyes: Something tells me that will never happen....
Well he is atypical American actor, who needs a script because he can't engage his brain on his own.

budwieser 14-02-2012 15:34
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Pierre (Post 35381758)
What a knob.
The mans an interfering bellend.:td:

Sirius 14-02-2012 15:35
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Quote:
Originally Posted by DocDutch (Post 35380985)
Tim they would have to give advance warning of am exercise in international waters

now is it me after reading that article on the beeb it is looking like the argies are trying to starve the falklands.
Do they ?


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