UK fears Falkland Island invasion by Russia-backed Argentina

mojaveman · 03-25-2015, 21:02

All I can say is wow. Here we go again over 30 years later but with Vladimir Putin orchestrating the entire affair.

http://www.westernmorningnews.co.uk/...ail/story.html

mojaveman · 03-25-2015, 21:14

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Originally Posted by Brush Okie

The issue is not getting the troops there. The real problem is the logistical support. They almost lost the war in 1983, it was a close call.

That and the fact that they undertook that operation with very little air cover for their ships.

**PRB** · 03-25-2015, 22:01

That would be a smart Putin move....comes down to the will to fight/survive and proving the west is weak thru a client state is a good Commie move.
That's how you sway opinions in the Ukraine and Baltic states to accept Russian 'protection'......
Putin doesn't want a stand up fight...he thinks he can out bluff us, break our political will....with this admin he has had a look at the cards.

**Team Sergeant** · 03-26-2015, 06:48

And Argentina's "president" could use a very serious "Wag the Dog" right about now.....

But they should also know that the USA will stand by the Brits, or will we?

And I agree an excellent move by Putin......

I seriously doubt the muslim in the White House would aid Britain in that fight.

**Box** · 03-26-2015, 07:46

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....with this admin he has had a look at the cards

Yes indeed he did...

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President Obama: This is my last election. After my election I have more flexibility.

President Medvedev: I understand. I will transmit this information to Vladimir.

I'd say comrade Vladimir got one HELL of a good look at the cards.

mark46th · 03-26-2015, 08:27

Yeah, Billy, I agree. Now is the best time for a move like this. Obama would leave the Brits hanging in the wind. Plus it would be a great distraction, allowing Putin to finish off the Ukraine or start something in the Baltic States....