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UK seems to be ‘itching to put military’ in VI jurisdiction- Premier Fahie

- but said VI declined UK military support because of confidence in own abilities
Premier Andrew A. Fahie said his administration declined the United Kingdom’s offer of military support because of his confidence in the abilities of the Territory’s law enforcement agencies to get the job of border security done. Photo: Facebook
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the Virgin Islands can handle its current border security issue and does not require a United Kingdom military presence at this time. Photo: VINO
Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) has said the Virgin Islands can handle its current border security issue and does not require a United Kingdom military presence at this time. Photo: VINO
It was on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, that Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert, addressing the concern of illegal entry and smuggling and its connection to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the Territory, said the Virgin Islands (VI) Government previously refused an offer from the UK to help secure the border. Photo: VINO/File
It was on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, that Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert, addressing the concern of illegal entry and smuggling and its connection to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the Territory, said the Virgin Islands (VI) Government previously refused an offer from the UK to help secure the border. Photo: VINO/File
After Hurricane Irma devastated the Virgin Islands in September 2017, instead of grants or loans, the United Kingdom only offered a loan guarantee to the Virgin Islands but at the same time refused to address the borrowing guidelines in the Protocols for Effective Financial Management, which limit the VI from accessing meaningful loans for its recovery without violating the protocols. Photo: VINO/File
After Hurricane Irma devastated the Virgin Islands in September 2017, instead of grants or loans, the United Kingdom only offered a loan guarantee to the Virgin Islands but at the same time refused to address the borrowing guidelines in the Protocols for Effective Financial Management, which limit the VI from accessing meaningful loans for its recovery without violating the protocols. Photo: VINO/File
ROAD TOWN, Tortola, VI- With the United Kingdom (UK) always refusing to offer substantial help financially to the Virgin Islands in its greatest time of need but always willing to send troops into the jurisdiction, Premier and Minister of Finance, Honourable Andrew A. Fahie (R1) seems intent on showing the mother country that its military presence is not needed at this time and that the Virgin Islands can handle its current border security issues.

It was on Tuesday, August 25, 2020, that Governor Augustus J.U. Jaspert, addressing the concern of illegal entry and smuggling and its connection to the spike in COVID-19 cases in the Territory, said the Virgin Islands (VI) Government previously refused an offer from the UK to help secure the border.

UK offer was not supported- Gov Jaspert

“As we impose restrictions internally and have strict measures in place for people travelling through the legitimate routes into the Territory, we must ensure that our borders are secure and that people comply with the required measures. The National Security Council is meeting later today. There was a previous offer from the UK to help to bolster the Territory’s border security in the early days of Covid-19.  That offer was not supported at the time.

“I will be discussing with the National Security Council what support might now be needed and will update in due course,” Governor Jaspert stated.

The Governor’s statement created much consternation on social media and many persons resorted to slamming the elected Government, with persons speculating that there was a tug-o-war between the VI Government and the UK Representative, Mr Jaspert.

Military presence was not the way to go- Premier

Premier Fahie; however, said his administration declined the United Kingdom’s offer of military support because of his confidence in the abilities of the Territory’s law enforcement agencies to get the job done.

“First of all I am disappointed to know that it reached the public domain in the manner that it reached because this is not a time for persons to be pulling aside, it is a time for unity,” Honourable Fahie said during a press conference on Tuesday, August 25, 2020.

He explained that it is not a tug-of-war, but at the same time, it is in the public domain, and there is an inference that there was an offer and that offer was refused.

The Premier continued: “There was some discussion about military support, and I must say here that the UK and its agencies seem to be itching to put military personnel in the jurisdiction whether on the sea or on the land. That was the one offer on the table.” 

He said every time the VI has been ‘pressured’ to accept military presence, it has “been required to consider the social, historical and cultural aspect of this decision,” and part of that includes the Territory’s march towards self-reliance.

“It is on this basis and the confidence in our personnel here in the VI it was felt that military was not the way to go and we decided on many measures that we would exercise first, and we have exercised our options, and we have done pretty well,” he added.

Joint task force for border patrol

So far, a joint task force comprising officers of the Royal Virgin Islands Police Force (RVIPF) Immigration Department and Her Majesty’s Customs has been formed to tackle the issue of border security.

This includes 24/7 patrol of the borders.

Hon Fahie also reported that one apparent attempt of illegal entry was already prevented due to the presence of the task force.

He pledged further support to the task force, which will come in the form of additional vessels and other equipment.

Breach of confidence!

Meanwhile, Premier Fahie said the deliberations of the National Security Council (NSC) are supposed to be confidential and “it is a breach of confidence to say who said what and who disagreed with what.”

He continued: “because of the implications of what has been put in the public’s domain, I am now forced to voice the deliberations of the NSC, but I will do my best not to compound the damage that has already been done by the statements that were made.”

Help or not?

After Hurricane Irma devastated the Virgin Islands in September 2017, instead of grants or loans, the United Kingdom only offered a loan guarantee to the Virgin Islands but at the same time refused to address the borrowing guidelines in the Protocols for Effective Financial Management, which limit the VI from accessing meaningful loans for its recovery without violating the protocols.

Additionally, as the Virgin Islands economy came to a grinding halt due to the COVID-19 pandemic, Premier Fahie requested a grant from the UK to assist persons made jobless or made to work reduced hours; however, the UK, through Governor Jaspert, told the VI to use its own monies from the reserves and Social Security Board (SSB).

52 Responses to “UK seems to be ‘itching to put military’ in VI jurisdiction- Premier Fahie”

  • Rubber Duck (26/08/2020, 09:52) Like (39) Dislike (6) Reply
    To get rid of the current corruption?
    • @ rubber duck (26/08/2020, 10:44) Like (12) Dislike (35) Reply
      yes keep your eyes on the governor and CoP some one need to watch them for corruption
    • @rubber duck (26/08/2020, 10:47) Like (7) Dislike (11) Reply
      All over the world have corruption. UK have it's curription to deal with.
  • See (26/08/2020, 10:07) Like (6) Dislike (1) Reply
    Too much hot air
  • needed (26/08/2020, 10:09) Like (28) Dislike (1) Reply
    It’s needed!..to much corruption within that police force. Intact within all gov departments.
  • Dino (26/08/2020, 10:14) Like (74) Dislike (5) Reply
    British Navy helping patrol BVI waters? No way Jose! That would disturb the drug trafficking going on for so many years in this place and many friends and/or relatives of some "honorables" would be impacted
    • To Dino (26/08/2020, 12:40) Like (56) Dislike (2) Reply
      It is so sad that rather than accept the help that is definitely needed...they rather let people be smuggled in , putting all our lives at risk. It is obvious they don't care about OUR LIVES. Something is seriously wrong here......
    • GG (27/08/2020, 07:12) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
      What does the country has to lose if military is used to safe guard the country. It has more to gain 1. More money for govt to spend 2. Money that can a) use to feed hurting families b) purchase laptops for students c) Pay flow to give internet to families who cannot afford it d) give a next set of stimulus package 3. Less chances of illegal activities 4. Safer borders ...... The U.K. does not want anything in return . It is a parent protecting ... Stop misleading the country . There are protocols to be in place and overly evil done by a govt to its people before this can happen .
  • They're needed (26/08/2020, 10:17) Like (22) Dislike (11) Reply
    UK See's it fit to deploy military personnel in the BVI, like everyone else. Only the the government can't see it... they're to dum. No vision...
  • Norris Turnbull (26/08/2020, 10:37) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    They DDT ont need VI ok to have an indefinite presence premier
  • Forward ever Backward never (26/08/2020, 10:52) Like (7) Dislike (5) Reply
    What's in it for the UK according to the Pre
  • Tourist (26/08/2020, 10:55) Like (31) Dislike (5) Reply
    Mr. Premier please take the help if you are getting it it not a promblem that can be dealt with on our own please take the help and for get the red tape you need the help through this mission you may help to clean up the country so think about it Thanks for what all had been done and is doing
  • slow down (26/08/2020, 10:58) Like (11) Dislike (1) Reply
    Everything moving so fast...They just need to slow down...Calm down Put more thoughts into what they are about to do...
  • i from here (26/08/2020, 11:10) Like (6) Dislike (48) Reply
    This governor is fighting hard to take us back to slavery he is bad news say awoke NO navy needed
  • Well Sah (26/08/2020, 11:15) Like (55) Dislike (4) Reply
    They prefer to pay a crony cargo barge without the proper tools rather than using the UK ship
  • Bodyguard 01 (26/08/2020, 11:16) Like (45) Dislike (1) Reply
    I hope when a disaster happens we still won't need assistance from any other nation at all!
    We tend to forget very easily about the past and quickly become hostile to all and behave as if we are immune to everything on this planet.
    For such a small nation we really need to be humble, not saying that we must roll over but we need external support at some point in time or the other.
  • Sounding like Orlando... (26/08/2020, 11:19) Like (17) Dislike (3) Reply
    Errr....but we do need help....sounding just like Orlando when he returned from his Colorado holiday after Irma hit!
  • BS (26/08/2020, 11:23) Like (64) Dislike (1) Reply
    Wrong time to turn our backs on the UK. Paranoid of whitey coming in to help because it might make the government look inadequate. Wake up and smell the tea. If the London really wanted to take over they would have done it long ago. Stop being racists, trying to stir things up to divert attention away from our failures. Let them help !
  • We need a ship for quarantine (26/08/2020, 11:51) Like (47) Dislike (2) Reply
    We need a ship to use for quarantine. When the borders open.. Safe the Treasury. The bottom of the Treasury bottom is muddy,. All the money gone, thousands of workers home sleeping and getting paid . We need the help to assist when our ports opening,. We need a ship for quarantine and some officers policing the streets. Ensure people and businesses adhere to the rules... Reduce the bills. We don't have money.
  • Take it (26/08/2020, 11:51) Like (40) Dislike (1) Reply
    Take the help that's being offered, Mr Premier. It is arrogant to presume that this is something you can deal with yourself. Swallow your pride and accept the help. It is clear you could not deal with the issues otherwise we would not be in this situation. You stopped one vessel, how many did you miss?
  • Ummm (26/08/2020, 12:01) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
    From where we are now, looks like the additional help might have been useful. I wonder why the Government refused assistance? Having a good strong border with radar etc could surely only have been a help in keeping Covid out??
  • So what ...? (26/08/2020, 12:08) Like (33) Dislike (1) Reply
    So ... what does it mean? We don’t know, but what does it look like? No matter the intentions, it LOOKS like there is a set of people that don’t want the UK to give help by working on border security. Those people appear to be a) some powerful government members and probably their friends. They claim they want to defend the BVI people against an invasion by the British and yet a by-product of this heroic patriotic stance is that the borders will likely remain porous. All suggesting the powerful either want them to be, or are happy to ignore an occasional illegal boat. Why? b) second supporters are patriots who believe the Premier’s framing of the issue as a noble anti-colonial struggle - and are happy to let a few people come and go, maybe die, for the sake of this noble cause. So patriotism overrides the safety of the population.
    None of them put our safety and our economy first. We need to start doing what’s best for the humans who live here, not what’s best for a small number.
  • Money but not human resources (26/08/2020, 12:31) Like (22) Dislike (2) Reply
    So the government want money without a plan but do not want the resources? Why? The VIP leadership is shadier day by day. And still no word on global water.
  • Windy (26/08/2020, 13:24) Like (6) Dislike (4) Reply
    Maybe they could bring some ventilators seeing we only have eight available. But nooo. To proud and stupid. Just a attempted distraction. “A Trump move “
  • Turks (26/08/2020, 13:31) Like (6) Dislike (32) Reply
    My friend from Turks and caicos islands told me what ever we do please stick to our local government cause since the UK came there it's like back to slavery for all locals and a joy ride for the UK expat that lives on the island. You idiots dont understand what's going on should just shut up and go sit down
    • Turks (26/08/2020, 17:04) Like (5) Dislike (0) Reply
      That’s a lie. The Missicks were looting the place and it was lawless so the average honest citizens were having their futures looted by a group of bandits. Missick was using that should have been in schools and Health and infrastructure to live large.
  • People weird (26/08/2020, 13:32) Like (7) Dislike (31) Reply
    Why so many of u want the UK Military here? Can you all handle it? Its amazing what some of you people vouch for . The UK dont want to help financially but happy to send military I guess some of you want them around here to have guns up in all you faces like how it was after Irma. When they come around and start treating all you ruff you all will still complain don't forget who's on those ships mostly prejudice white men of the UK that don't care anything about the people here. If the government has the man power to do what they're doing let them. Do you all rather have the Customs and Immigration sitting at home doing nothing and getting paid? Come on since we are paying them might as well they work for it. Some people talking about complete lockdown only because they think selfishly about themselves and they are financially stable if so much of you want full lockdown why don't you donate money to the less fortunate. This hole thing is stress full and have lots of division. I would like for the Governor to state his intentions and why did he ask for an extra year tell us what's going on. Something is not right.
    • Facts Straight (26/08/2020, 14:05) Like (16) Dislike (4) Reply
      Get your facts straight The UK Military personnel were unarmed.... They were accompanied by personnel from the RVIPF who were armed.

      • Blind Man (26/08/2020, 19:01) Like (2) Dislike (0) Reply
        @facts straight which island were you living on in 2017 the soldier had fire arms all those that we saw up in the east they were needed that time because of all the crime during Irma this is different no problem if they want to come and assist with boarder patrol but we don't need foot patrol
    • Lucifer (26/08/2020, 17:16) Like (16) Dislike (0) Reply
      and it was necessary after Irma, gangs of people roaming about looking to cause trouble. The police had no interest in stopping it so how else was order to be restored?

      I really don't get why everyone thinks the UK has an ulterior motive other than looking our for its overseas territories. Would need to be something worth taking if they wanted to properly invade and I don't think sense of entitlement and xenophobia is worth that much to anyone
  • Thankfull (26/08/2020, 16:16) Like (7) Dislike (1) Reply
    we definitely need the help primer take it your government is doing a good job but they are some people bent on seeing us fail please don't turn them away and regret later
  • tretert (26/08/2020, 16:38) Like (3) Dislike (12) Reply
    Most of these comments are ludicrous. If you all know your history, you would know that England is one of the most racist country in the world. Black people are subhumans (with watermelon smile etc.) and can only be successful if ruled by whites (by guns in their faces ). Look how long our forefathers were in slavery. They gave independence to some countries after they raped all the resources. The countries had to start from scratch by putting themselves in debt in order to build infrastructures for their people. If you don't know your history you are bounded to repeat it. Black people should be master of their own fate. They don't have our interest at heart. Read your history.
    • london (26/08/2020, 18:14) Like (19) Dislike (1) Reply
      Take a trip to London you misguided fool. Come back when you've seen the 200 different nationalities. And while you're there, please drop off your UK passport. Idiot.
    • Wrong (26/08/2020, 18:24) Like (12) Dislike (0) Reply
      England is not perfect but its far from the most racist place on earth. People of all colours and creeds can be successful their if they work hard. The government has people of asian descent in two of its most senior positions. Do you really think a white person born here be elected to government?
  • What’s are you smokin (26/08/2020, 17:12) Like (15) Dislike (1) Reply
    This ship with its sophisticated reconnaissance that we cannot afford was about to be stationed temporarily here to keep our border safe while it is in the region anyway helping prepare for and be ready to assist in the aftermath of serious hurricanes. This places was leaderless and lawless after Irma. Some of you loved that but many good people did not and were desperate to have help. Lives improved as soon as they arrived. And they left, possibly too early for our good, as they always will when the emergency is over.
    Lying to people about some take over and talking about slavery is a disgusting disrespect to those who endured those evil times. There is of course no chance that anything like that would happen again.
    The only thing that might edge us towards the U.K. have to take charge temporarily for the benefit of the BVI people, is our inaction or inability to secure the borders (Which has been a running joke that is not funny in recent times more than normal even) and any other activities that are being wilfully ignored or even condoned. Wake up.
    • TamTam (27/08/2020, 06:15) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
      I agree that the situation with our borders and the smokescreen refusal will be the thing to put a crimp in the VI. The VI lack of transparency in not allowing ample border assistance from the UK raises much suspicions about the VI involvement in activities...ABIG red flag.
  • Lucifer (26/08/2020, 17:12) Like (9) Dislike (0) Reply
    Given the stellar job that our existing border control have done in keeping COVID out we need all the help we can get. The only problem with the Navy patrolling is that no one here can profit from any bribes or other dodgy dealings that allow the smugglers to get through. Maybe when we are independent we can have our own navy to patrol the waters but until then any offers of help should be taken. Am pretty sure the government will be taking any aid and support that is offered if another hurricane come by
  • GG (26/08/2020, 17:29) Like (4) Dislike (12) Reply
    The amount of people without sense calling for the military to come in. And the amount of people saying the police force this the police force that, y'all realize the majority of the police force are foreigners in this territory?

    Trinidad police were caught directly involved in human smuggling this year down there.

    Build you own people up and equip them for these duties no strings attached!

    This aint no game to play with the UK they been trying so hard to put us back in time under false pretense.

    You get hit with a hurricane they want to hold a loan over your head three years later, the RDF was pumping money out to them & they were hiring their own. Now they want to station military here because of covid

    Recall when we shut down the first time they wanted the military here patrolling the streets, we had it under control. The sick part is people want to invite them in for people to get shot like they dont see whats happening with them BLACK PEOPLE in the states!

    Then when it happens you cant even go to protest NO BLM socially distanced MARCH when they are already here and ready to shoot & maintain their order.

    The same people that had us as slaves you all want to call to come kill people. Or sexually assault local women like around the US military base in Japan.

    Soldiers have High instance of PTSD do you want groups of people with PTSD patrolling with live ammo or stationed here and sexually starved??? Didnt those UK officers break a some facility romping after the hurricane like are they not professional enough to do that off duty? Thats the conduct we saw & they were here for a short time.
    • Wowza (27/08/2020, 08:33) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @wow and @jess, you folks have it so simple! Like you’ve learned a little bit of history and watched a whole lot of news and Now you think you understand everything - and all it is is black and white! That’s it! The only thing motivating people’s actions anywhere, any time, is their skin color! So easy!
      Don’t get me wrong - I am militantly anti racists - but am also aware that there are other dynamics at play which affect humanity - ie humans, which we all are. And we are very diverse and not all the same because of the melanin content levels we happen to inherit.
      And sometimes it’s better to do the smart thing that helps most people than to do the dumb thing because it makes you feel righteous.
      Keep learning - but learn about everything, not just info that puts you and skin color at the center of everything. There’s more.
  • You smoking? (26/08/2020, 18:20) Like (17) Dislike (0) Reply
    1. The government were offered help. They turned it down.
    2. They have shown they had no intention of monitoring the borders. Everyone knows drug boats were circulating after dark during the past few months. They are not exactly quiet!
    3. So now we have a red-faced government and a further opportunity to secure the borders...again the offer for help is turned down.
    4. No-one is suggesting UK troops should come on land. The Navy patrols the Caribbean during this time of year anyway. In case you've missed it, they've been doing it for decades. Oh and maybe you weren't here for Irma, but without UK intervention then this island had days left. It's really sad how quickly people forget.
  • So sad (26/08/2020, 20:17) Like (0) Dislike (5) Reply
    look these uncle toms after 200 years of British slavery an oppression still do not understand the evil and agenda of the white man SMH
  • bojan (26/08/2020, 20:21) Like (0) Dislike (1) Reply
    My primier am with you they think its for free you work with the VI and when things get good we buy 2 good high perfomance boats The UK more helpful when it comes to jailing that schools and hospitals look how much red tape for the garantee loan when Irma i bet we had to pay for the services when they way here.UK thanks but we and or nabour will handle it.
  • privy council (26/08/2020, 20:58) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    The BVI is a 'British Overseas Territory' of the United Kingdom of Great Britain and Northern Ireland' with Her Majesty, the Queen, as the Sovereign Ruler, of the BVI, but you want to tell the UK, where to have its military presence, on its own soil? USVI cannot tell USA to remove its US troops from St. Thomas.
    The Governor is responsible for both internal and external security in the BVI. The Premier have no authority to direct the Queen, where to have British troops on British soil.
    Politicians, stop misleading the citizens.
    The BVI is owned by the UK.
    Full-stop!
  • Challenger (26/08/2020, 22:24) Like (4) Dislike (0) Reply
    hang on a minute...vip slammed ndp in 2017 for turning away much needed help from the navy after the august floods......this situation here is WAY more serious.

    the trouble is..here we are being offered free help from the UK. and we turn it down..we would apparently rather be spending 17,000 per DAY per barge ( if what the hon opposition stated today is factual) using three barges to protect our borders. you do the maths and tell me if its not unreasonable for the UK and the governor to say that we dont need financial assistance because we have plenty of financial resources of our own....Government just proving this by spending all of this money instead of utilizing free assistance when its offered. Premier putting pride before prudence on this one.....in my humble opinion.....we the people could be putting that 17000x3 ( daily) to work to help with subsidies and putting food on our tables.
    respectfully submitted.
    frustrated.
  • UK a mess itself (27/08/2020, 04:48) Like (1) Dislike (5) Reply

    UK don’t care for us look who they’ve sent to head security an unelected civil servant gus!

    He’s pathetic and useless!

    All he does is take credit for government achievements and post constantly on social media his lavish holidays at our expense while we starve.

    UK aren’t coming they’re a mess themselves!

    We are responsible for our future and that doesn’t include gus.

    We can’t wait for him to leave!!!

    • Challenger (27/08/2020, 07:58) Like (1) Dislike (1) Reply
      @uk a mess
      you pick appart the governor and for the most part i agree with what is generally being said...but he offered to have navy protect our borders in this very dangerous time..government turned it down..( same government who berated the NDP in 2017 for turning away the navy ship after the August storms).
      Dont fault someone who takes a "lavish" holiday and posts it on FB. people do this and it has nothing to do with the BVI. What he does on his holidays is entirely up to him . HOWEVER....you fail to mention the " lavish" and totally unwarranted spending of the government on 3 barges at 17k per barge per day ( if opposition reported correctly) to house the border taskforce...that my friend is lavish...." at our expense while we starve".. and this from our elected officials...so lets start looking closer to home eh ?
      I am an avid supporter of the VIP. always have been but they have slipped off track in my opinion with turning away help and spending this HUGE sum of money on something that we couls.have got for free or used something less expensive as a platform.
      respectfully submitted.
      • Disinterested (27/08/2020, 11:08) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
        @Challenger, my friend, we have to at the long-game and think long-term. We cannot just look at a current action but also look at root cause for the action. For example, in the US, Black protesters get criticized, labeled and threatened with counter military and police action but never seriously look at the root cause(s) that date back over 400 years. We must look at the root cause(s), not just symptoms. The UK refused to provide food during the worst health crisis in over 100 years but quick to deliver military action.
  • Diaspora (27/08/2020, 09:11) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    As we act with Netflix, the UK binges on VI crisis then get lost. It is the old Slave code——dehumanized, brutalized, exploit, jail—— but do not educate and help otherwise. In tough economic times, we told as Queen Marie Antonette told her French subjects, “ Let them eat cake.” Did the VI get any help with the Covid-19 caused unemployment? No. The UK answer was equivalent to Marie Antonette’s. The UK is always willing to build jails, not schools. They are always willing to use force against our people that they see as brutes, not give them bread.
  • Becareful (27/08/2020, 10:39) Like (1) Dislike (0) Reply
    The UK wants to relieve the BVI of its power. The ability to protect and give each person a voice and sense of safety. It’s now a POLICE COUNTRY. Lock down. Daily traffic stops. My grandmother never had this. Soon they will shoot fishermen and accuse them of smuggling. Rewrite laws. Work along side a the USA. MILITARY TO POLICE HEALTH ANS WEALTH in the BVI. SMALL CHANGES START THE destruction. Of our BVI SOCIETY. UK Military can’t protect Europe’s border. Nor protect their people. Shores of Spain Scotland switzersland but UK NAVY obsessed with here just like
    America. Millions in asset behind an island 30square miles. That time they killing their own citizens and investing in health care while
    Gunning down their own USA citizens.
    They need clean their own yard
    • Fantasy (28/08/2020, 10:01) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
      @becareful You are making this up because it sounds good in your anti colonial approach to the issue.
      Step aside from that and you’ll notice Britain is collapsing in on itself, it can’t deal with its immediate borders let alone have any time or even the smallest interest in taking over this tiny little place on the map. The last thing it needs is excitement over here.
      Your argument that wicked Britain wants to enslave you is a good way of making yourself feel important but it bears no relation to real life. That’s just facts, even if you don’t like them.
  • terrible (28/08/2020, 07:46) Like (0) Dislike (0) Reply
    If we had secured our borders I would be at work today.


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