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**Chris** · 18-06-2011, 09:52

Our inability to re-take the Falklands is entirely matched by Argentina's inability to re-invade them in the first place.

Sir Sandy will say what he needs to say, competition for scant resources being what it is. Fact is, the hardware and personnel stationed in the Falklands these days means they are an absolute fortress compared to what was there pre-war in 1982. The chances of the Argentine military getting within 50 miles of the islands without being shot down or sunk are extremely remote. And the islands' best defence of all is that Argentina is now a democracy. Democratic governments are far less tolerant of military casualties than dictators.

Regardless of any diplomatic willy-waving, the islands will become Argentine only if the islanders ever wish it to happen. And that's unlikely to be ever.

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Chris Trollsplatter Cable Forum Team Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: North of Watford Services: Humane elimination of all common Internet pests Posts: 38,581	Re: David Cameron 'bordering on stupidity' over Falkland , says Argentina president Our inability to re-take the Falklands is entirely matched by Argentina's inability to re-invade them in the first place. Sir Sandy will say what he needs to say, competition for scant resources being what it is. Fact is, the hardware and personnel stationed in the Falklands these days means they are an absolute fortress compared to what was there pre-war in 1982. The chances of the Argentine military getting within 50 miles of the islands without being shot down or sunk are extremely remote. And the islands' best defence of all is that Argentina is now a democracy. Democratic governments are far less tolerant of military casualties than dictators. Regardless of any diplomatic willy-waving, the islands will become Argentine only if the islanders ever wish it to happen. And that's unlikely to be ever.