Is
there not a good comparison, here with N Ireland - and our other
remnants of Empire?
The
clear majority in N Ireland, want to remain in and with the UK and
not become part of
the Republic of Ireland that seems more logical and fair. Until that changes, these two tiny
the Republic of Ireland that seems more logical and fair. Until that changes, these two tiny
remnants of our glorious
British Empire will remain for ever British. Just like Gibraltar,
too.
What other lands around the globe belong to us Brits, can
someone tell me? All this,
thanks to our invading and occupying
forces over the centuries.
"Grab and brag. Occupy and fortify" - a Victorian sentiment quoted by Jeremy Paxman in
his BBC TV series on the British Empire.
The Falkland islanders had better not change their mind, now with all the rich mineral
resources around
their islands that us Brits and us Brits, alone can make good use of
in
the years to come.
Our good, great and glorious Empire still has its uses to enrich us, still to this day. What a
pity that
N Ireland and Gibraltar don't have any oil reserves to enrich the
homeland!
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