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    BrownWings: AirViceMarshall Senior Member Furunculus's Avatar
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    Default Re: Falklands

    Quote Originally Posted by Myrddraal View Post
    Does it matter who is of a 'greater value' globally? Isn't this a matter or principle?
    no, i expect a friend to be supportive, especially when the friend is arguably in the right.


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    Shaidar Haran Senior Member SAM Site Champion Myrddraal's Avatar
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    Default Re: Falklands

    Quote Originally Posted by Furunculus View Post
    no, i expect a friend to be supportive, especially when the friend is arguably in the right.


    Our claim de-jure is as good as anyones.
    Our claim de-facto is incontestable.
    Our claim on self determination is overwhelming.
    No? That's my point exactly. It would be nice to think that what mattered was the principle of self determination. Unfortunately, it seems that what's more important to US politicians is posturing to gain votes. Then again, why should I single out US politicians...

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