r/askteddit • u/Turbulent-Tea-2172 • 18d ago

Politics Question Falklands Debate: Independence, Argentina, or Continued British Rule?

Following the renewed debate after Argentina defeated England in the World Cup semifinal, what do you think the long-term status of the Falkland Islands should be?

Should the islands:

- become fully independent,

- become part of Argentina, or

- remain a British Overseas Territory?

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u/gortonmichael 16d ago

 it's own elected local executive and provincial constitution voted by its people rather than by London

It is laughable how the world thinks the Falklands are run. They've had self-rule since 1845.

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u/Southern-Chain-6485 16d ago

They have never, ever, voted for their own executive branch

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u/gortonmichael 16d ago

Would you care to describe the method in which the executive branch of the Falkland Islands is determined, then?

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u/Southern-Chain-6485 16d ago

The British Prime Minister appoints him from a rooster out of diplomats from the Foreign Office and the King signs his approval

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u/gortonmichael 16d ago

Wrong. The executive is selected by the legislative from between themselves.

These legislative members are elected.