@SkelPatata@eeeeeeeeblzo@StillUnsung So almost 200 years. The invasion of Argentina into British territory is far more recent, so I'd argue the threat is the other way around.
@SkelPatata@eeeeeeeeblzo@StillUnsung British claims to sovereignty pre-date any Argentinian claims. And when was the last British invasion of Argentina?
@honsonabader@StillUnsung Considering there was no indigenous population prior to French and British settlement, Argentina would have as little of a claim to the islands as the UK.
@eeeeeeeeblzo@SkelPatata@StillUnsung How so? This would affect their taxes, nationality, cost of living etc. Most aspects of their lives? Or do you expect people who's families may have lived their for generations to just pack up and leave?
@dumbkite@StillUnsung 1) I'd say this was valid, if it was recent. But we're talking about over 200 years at this point. First British settlements pre-date the Unites States.
2) Sure, but why endorse the referendum in the first place? Argentinian sponsored polls also showed a similar result.
@SkelPatata@StillUnsung International observers determined it was a free and fair referendum reflecting the will of the islanders.
At the end of the day, they are the ones most affected by any change in regime and their voice should be considered.