In my reading I come across some stories that make me scratch my head and laugh…..and this one caught my eye.
The Falkland Islands….this is for those too young to know what the Hell I am talking about….this is a nutshell look….
The Falklands War was a 74-day undeclared conflict in 1982 between Argentina and the United Kingdom over the sovereignty of the Falkland Islands and South Georgia and the South Sandwich Islands.
- Territorial Dispute: Argentina claimed the islands (which they call Islas Malvinas) based on proximity to South America and a supposed inheritance from the Spanish Crown in the early 19th century. Britain had asserted permanent rule since 1833 and emphasized the right to self-determination of the local population, who wished to remain British.
- Political Divert: In late 1981, a military junta led by General Leopoldo Galtieri took power in Argentina amid severe economic unrest and sought to use a popular nationalist campaign to unite the public behind the regime.
- Perceived Weakness: Argentina misjudged British resolve, interpreting recent Royal Navy budget cuts and the withdrawal of patrol vessels as a sign that the UK would not fight to defend the remote archipelago.
- The Surrender (14 June 1982): British troops fought their way across harsh terrain to retake Port Stanley, forcing the Argentine garrison to surrender and restoring British control.British Task Force Response (5 April 1982): Prime Minister Margaret Thatcher’s government dispatched a powerful naval task force 8,000 miles south to the combat zone. Military Engagements: Fought across air, land, and sea, the war featured significant losses including the sinking of the Argentine cruiser ARA General Belgrano and the destruction of the British destroyer HMS Sheffield by Exocet missiles.
They said that changing America’s stance on the UK’s claim to the Falklands, which the US president has previously considered, was a possibility.
What a an asshat!
I use to think that Donny was a loud-mouth with half a functioning brain and now I think his brain is screwed in his ass and the escaping gas makes his mouth move.
Oh that is right he is an author and game shoe host who better to lead the country than that?
This illustrates what an out of touch clown Donny truly is.
I Read, I Write, You Know
“lego ergo scribo”
The Falklands War is still a big deal over here, mainly because most people who fought in it are still alive. On the other hand, it gave Thatcher new-found popularity at a time when people in Britain were tiring of her policies. Trump is backing the wrong horse in Argentina, but he is doing that deliberately, at the behest and orders of Israel.
‘Israel’s influence in Argentina has reached new heights under the administration of President Javier Milei, marked by close diplomatic alignment, security cooperation, and strategic economic ties. Argentine President Javier Milei has described himself as one of Israel’s strongest allies globally, making his alliance with Israel a cornerstone of foreign policy.
Milei helped launch the Isaac Accords, a regional diplomatic framework modeled after the Abraham Accords, designed to boost cooperation between Israel and Latin American nations in technology, security, and trade.
Under Milei, Argentina has reversed long-standing voting patterns at the United Nations to align closely with Israel, contrasting with other Latin American nations that have distanced themselves.
Israeli firms have expanded their footprint in Argentina, investing in strategic sectors such as critical minerals, lithium, and water management systems (including projects involving the Israeli water company Mekorot).’
Best wishes, Pete.
Seems to always come down to Israel’s involvement. chuq