Falkland Is.'s under dispute again

[EvlPrsn]

The British have stood by us for the past few years, it would be a mistake if we did not support them if they asked.

that may be true, but u have to consider what the rest of the world would think as well, foreign policy is VERY complicated.

[Shifty]

that may be true, but u have to consider what the rest of the world would think as well, foreign policy is VERY complicated.

Nothing against Argentina, but I just don't think the UK would need much help. The RAF prescense has been mentioned, but I have a feeling there may be a Royal navy sub or two patroling that area. I don't think Argentina has the resources to pull of another invasion like 1982, especially if this one is countered from the start.

[RTHolmes]

pretty sure the F3 only has HARM for ground attack, but as you say shifty attack subs would make it almost impossible to get a fleet anywhere near the islands. turns out there are only 4 Tornados based there still going to be pretty effective against Skyhawks and Etendards though, and i'm guessing there are also alot of rapier SAMs dotted around.

as for US involvement, I think treaties prevent direct assistance against South American countries, so like last time the US would be obliged to try to prevent the conflict. as I recall US help last time amounted to rushing through an existing order for new sidewinders.

[Napoleon II]

The British have stood by us for the past few years, it would be a mistake if we did not support them if they asked.

True, but it happened once before, after Argentina had been defeated by the British, and the terms of surrender were being negotiated, the British were adamant that there should be no negotiation on the crucial issue of sovereignty. However, Reagan went against Thatcher on this issue. And the reason? He was trying to curry favor with the US domiciled hispanic population ahead of elections in the US.

[Xargos]

If the Hispanics care so much for Argentina, then maybe they should all move there.

[ROX]

OH NO!  Not yet ANOTHER war over sheep!

[straffo]

from the wiki article

Economy

    Main article: Economy of the Falkland Islands

Sheep farming (as of 2002, there were 583,000 sheep on the island[31])

for a surface of 4,700 sq mi we should start a subscribtion in the O'club to buy this island !

[rpm]

For strategic sheep purposes of course.

[Furball]

that may be true, but u have to consider what the rest of the world would think as well, foreign policy is VERY complicated.

When your territory got attacked, we invaded and occupied two countries with you.

We have had our territory attacked twice (1940 and 1982) and you have offered token help...  bout time you backed us up should the situation arise, or will it take the Argies to attack your territory this time too for you to get involved?

[Shuffler]

that may be true, but u have to consider what the rest of the world would think as well, foreign policy is VERY complicated.

Your right... if they didn't like us helping they might stop taking the money we give them.   

[john9001]

no blood for sheep.

[Ack-Ack]

My question would be if the brits asked the U.S. for help, say a cv group, would we? Lot's of political ramifications to consider.

Though our Monroe Doctrine does allow for us to get involved, it will probably be like last time and we'll just share intelligence with the UK forces.


ack-ack

[Ack-Ack]

If the Hispanics care so much for Argentina, then maybe they should all move there.

Maybe you should get a brain...


ack-ack

[Ack-Ack]

When your territory got attacked, we invaded and occupied two countries with you.

We have had our territory attacked twice (1940 and 1982) and you have offered token help...  bout time you backed us up should the situation arise, or will it take the Argies to attack your territory this time too for you to get involved?

Go across the Channel and look at all those white crosses in Normandy and then take your "token help" and shove it up where Sun doesn't shine.

ack-ack

[Xargos]

Maybe you should get a brain...


ack-ack

I only care about Americans, I don't give a damn about what a Hispanic or any other race thinks.  You're either an American or not...guess you're not.