http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus43592-240.html#p815615
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Nikitas wrote:
Lordo,
I strongly recommend re-viewing some episodes of "Yes Minister" and think of it in a Cypriot context.
The potential solution would be to have the officials of the regions assume parallel federal duties. However, I fear that the solution proposed by both our political classes will be for a separate and additional federal civil service.
We will know soon enough.
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...well said Nikitas. multi-tasking comes to mind, an everyday occurrence computers now facilitate, and given where we are in space and time, Cypriots must prepare to enter the Information Age, Cyprus must be prepared to develop this new thinking at its advent, into their reform as a People. The technological frontiers having changed, so too must we adapt from the aims that were started by the Modern Age.
Bicommunal is not evil, neither is Bizonal, the danger lies in the intentions of those who seek to give them a definition.
Monday, June 1, 2015
Thursday, March 5, 2015
Re: WHO WOULD YOU INVITE TO A FAMILY DINNER
http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus43375-50.html#p810363
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Pardon me, fortunately my feelings don't get easily hurt, i am not here to make simple conversation, or friends, although i am grateful that i feel i've made some, but Cyprus.
...indeed, i am an outsider looking in. Except for my family what do i have, in Cyprus? I dream, someday, that i can spend my days enjoying something of the trees and water i knew so well, the gentle wind, fields of golden wheat under the setting sun, under the stars, the smells i will never forget, yes, even the sounds of the city (which was Varosha, for me). I would have liked to have known them better, too bad for me.
I had a home, and now i live in houses, i love Cyprus, i don't think you do as much, you live in it, i ask myself if you live it. Indeed, i would not sit at your table, for my feelings of unworthiness, not by your judgement, but my own. With my grief, i am damaged goods as is said, like a rape victim i feel shame, a broken man, if i sit at someone else's table it is very rare, why would i, what do i have to talk about?
...i would still invite you to my table, if such a day would come, even though i know now your feelings toward me (a bit more clearly), not for your sake, or mine, worthy, or unworthy, but to celebrate that day in a Cyprus Free. If you did not join the rest of us by your own choice out of this joy, i say that would be telling.
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Pardon me, fortunately my feelings don't get easily hurt, i am not here to make simple conversation, or friends, although i am grateful that i feel i've made some, but Cyprus.
...indeed, i am an outsider looking in. Except for my family what do i have, in Cyprus? I dream, someday, that i can spend my days enjoying something of the trees and water i knew so well, the gentle wind, fields of golden wheat under the setting sun, under the stars, the smells i will never forget, yes, even the sounds of the city (which was Varosha, for me). I would have liked to have known them better, too bad for me.
I had a home, and now i live in houses, i love Cyprus, i don't think you do as much, you live in it, i ask myself if you live it. Indeed, i would not sit at your table, for my feelings of unworthiness, not by your judgement, but my own. With my grief, i am damaged goods as is said, like a rape victim i feel shame, a broken man, if i sit at someone else's table it is very rare, why would i, what do i have to talk about?
...i would still invite you to my table, if such a day would come, even though i know now your feelings toward me (a bit more clearly), not for your sake, or mine, worthy, or unworthy, but to celebrate that day in a Cyprus Free. If you did not join the rest of us by your own choice out of this joy, i say that would be telling.
Monday, January 19, 2015
Re: Water - The Propaganda Regime of "TRNC" ...???
http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus39847-1340.html#p806804
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...like the gaz, when it gets here, Turkey has no doubt an intention to get some share, as though Cyprus "belongs" to her. While you may be willing to get whatever is "free", Freedom remains the big question, remind me Lordo, which side are you on? Sadly, like many in Cyprus, then, the days you talk about, we stayed, and we were betrayed.
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...like the gaz, when it gets here, Turkey has no doubt an intention to get some share, as though Cyprus "belongs" to her. While you may be willing to get whatever is "free", Freedom remains the big question, remind me Lordo, which side are you on? Sadly, like many in Cyprus, then, the days you talk about, we stayed, and we were betrayed.
Thursday, January 15, 2015
Turkish cleric laments reaction to Charlie Hebdo attack while millions of Muslims massacred
http://www.todayszaman.com/national_turkish-cleric-laments-reaction-to-charlie-hebdo-attack-while-millions-of-muslims-massacred_369647.html
...it is the Prophet himself who says that Muslims respect the Law of the land in which they live, to avoid what is not suitable for their lives, but most of all, to be loving; at least this is what I understand of this Faith.
I ask Mr. Gormez, where is the "good" in this revenge, where is the goodness in these men that he defends them? By any definition their acts are brutal, selfish, Criminally Psychotic, without Grace, unlike Mohammad, and his worthy depiction as a man, by Hebdo Charlie just yesterday, who forgives and who can cry.
My hope is that upon reflection, the goodness seen in People, will be as Individuals, by the Directorate of Religious Affairs, in Turkey. That for this good office, every being counts, without distinction or discrimination. This is what is worth his time and effort, because we are all equals, in our duty to God, and as Human Beings, to each other, even if as Persons there exists a wide array of choices.
I suggest that 12 million died in Muslim countries and, that millions more died too, by fighting each other; this must stop. Bigger enemies than this Ignorance exist where by Hatred, war is waged worthily, ending the Hunger and Disease.
...it is the Prophet himself who says that Muslims respect the Law of the land in which they live, to avoid what is not suitable for their lives, but most of all, to be loving; at least this is what I understand of this Faith.
I ask Mr. Gormez, where is the "good" in this revenge, where is the goodness in these men that he defends them? By any definition their acts are brutal, selfish, Criminally Psychotic, without Grace, unlike Mohammad, and his worthy depiction as a man, by Hebdo Charlie just yesterday, who forgives and who can cry.
My hope is that upon reflection, the goodness seen in People, will be as Individuals, by the Directorate of Religious Affairs, in Turkey. That for this good office, every being counts, without distinction or discrimination. This is what is worth his time and effort, because we are all equals, in our duty to God, and as Human Beings, to each other, even if as Persons there exists a wide array of choices.
I suggest that 12 million died in Muslim countries and, that millions more died too, by fighting each other; this must stop. Bigger enemies than this Ignorance exist where by Hatred, war is waged worthily, ending the Hunger and Disease.
Monday, January 12, 2015
Re: Mother Tongue: Our dialect and our education system
http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus41211-60.html#p806192
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well said Nikitas. Frankly i am surprised that GR does not agree with you, I too think that Cyprus may well do a better job at sustaining the Hellenes as a PEOPLE.
...especially since as a People, we are Cypriots, and as Persons living in this context there exists a Constituency demographically speaking that is by a large percentage, people who care about their being Greek. Like Hellenes around the world they need to feel connected to each other, not necessarily to Greece. In effect "Greekness" is bigger than what is defined geographically today as a Nation/State. Greeks can take pride in what Greeks do in Greece, but Greeks are more Citizens of the World, they come from its four corners, and for so long they did not even "have" a country; you don't have to be "Greek" to be Greek, (no less true in Greece but that is another story,) Greeks should not be reluctant to define themselves as such.
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well said Nikitas. Frankly i am surprised that GR does not agree with you, I too think that Cyprus may well do a better job at sustaining the Hellenes as a PEOPLE.
...especially since as a People, we are Cypriots, and as Persons living in this context there exists a Constituency demographically speaking that is by a large percentage, people who care about their being Greek. Like Hellenes around the world they need to feel connected to each other, not necessarily to Greece. In effect "Greekness" is bigger than what is defined geographically today as a Nation/State. Greeks can take pride in what Greeks do in Greece, but Greeks are more Citizens of the World, they come from its four corners, and for so long they did not even "have" a country; you don't have to be "Greek" to be Greek, (no less true in Greece but that is another story,) Greeks should not be reluctant to define themselves as such.
Friday, December 12, 2014
Re: Military Court Sends CO to Prison
http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus42730-30.html#p801525
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...well said tsukoui, our acts, and our letters define what these MEPs will be, whatever they are (now). if there is a strong reaction, an organised segment of a population, any politician takes that into consideration with his representations. as Cypriots, we can profit from making our demands accordingly, representing ourselves as Cypriots, Individuals whose concern are the Universal Principals on which our Freedom is based. one will hope that as Persons, Greek Cypriots may see the value of a Greek Constituency, if at another level of Government there existed National Assemblies where Citizens, as Cypriot Constituencies secured this Liberty, by sustaining their distinct identities respectfully toward the minorities that live among them, in effect by being closer to the taxes they pay.
...erolz, unless you are a "Turk", or a "Greek", in my opinion there is the need to defend the alternative, that "they" are in a larger set of People, called Cypriots. in all the years i've posted, as you know, i have tried to demonstrate that this possibility exists, because in the realm of possibilities it is the one none of us should discount, or deny. whatever the grievances we may have with each other on this Forum, Cyprus deserves better than picking "sides", and based on "their" opinions, scoring points for "your" side. i suggest as food for thought that you are a powerful writer, and all of us may benefit, if your efforts did not appear to be so personal, and beside its caustic nature, enriching. i applaud bill for his ability to bring subjects to this Forum we can consider, this one is another where the Truth is defined by the questioning of authority, and it is in my mind very hopeful, like many other he's found to talk about, they represent Turkish Cypriots we can support, and emulate.
...i'm late pushing the send button, (i think the post above says it all), good news, thanks bill.
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...well said tsukoui, our acts, and our letters define what these MEPs will be, whatever they are (now). if there is a strong reaction, an organised segment of a population, any politician takes that into consideration with his representations. as Cypriots, we can profit from making our demands accordingly, representing ourselves as Cypriots, Individuals whose concern are the Universal Principals on which our Freedom is based. one will hope that as Persons, Greek Cypriots may see the value of a Greek Constituency, if at another level of Government there existed National Assemblies where Citizens, as Cypriot Constituencies secured this Liberty, by sustaining their distinct identities respectfully toward the minorities that live among them, in effect by being closer to the taxes they pay.
...erolz, unless you are a "Turk", or a "Greek", in my opinion there is the need to defend the alternative, that "they" are in a larger set of People, called Cypriots. in all the years i've posted, as you know, i have tried to demonstrate that this possibility exists, because in the realm of possibilities it is the one none of us should discount, or deny. whatever the grievances we may have with each other on this Forum, Cyprus deserves better than picking "sides", and based on "their" opinions, scoring points for "your" side. i suggest as food for thought that you are a powerful writer, and all of us may benefit, if your efforts did not appear to be so personal, and beside its caustic nature, enriching. i applaud bill for his ability to bring subjects to this Forum we can consider, this one is another where the Truth is defined by the questioning of authority, and it is in my mind very hopeful, like many other he's found to talk about, they represent Turkish Cypriots we can support, and emulate.
...i'm late pushing the send button, (i think the post above says it all), good news, thanks bill.
Monday, November 17, 2014
Where is Turkey going: thinking the unthinkable
http://cyprus-mail.com/2014/11/16/where-is-turkey-going-thinking-the-unthinkable/
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...wow, enjoyed reading this article, factual and concise.
Indeed, those of us who stayed, who did not flee, because we believed that the Universal Principals that make countries like Turkey, and Cyprus, great, would be respected, paid the heaviest price. Never mind those of us with missing relatives, either from '63, or '74, not "Greek", not "Turkish", but because we are Cypriot, denied a voice, as such, the debate having been framed that way.
What does the Flag of Turkey represent? Why should the Flag of Cyprus represent anything different? The "Turks" of Turkey should be careful what they wish for, lest the template they create for Cyprus divides them from the Kurds (let's not mention the Armenians, Alevi, Greeks, of Turkey) who are the other founding constituency of the Modern Turkish State, and who, without Ataturk could not realise his goal.
...i ask, where is a Cypriot Flag that flies in the north, why is this forbidden?
...i ask, why not a Greek Constituency, and as equals other Cypriot Constituencies, for the self representation of people as Persons, equal because as Citizens, there is a flag that flies higher than these, they also vote for the Government of their Republic, as Individuals. And geographically, Bizonal does not describe an island torn in two, it describes a single Sovereignty, where within there can be many (or more than one) zones Jurisdictionally.
Like the "Greeks", the "Turks" will go too far, it is only a matter of time in my opinion, because it is the nature of such Criminal Psychopaths, from their Ignorance to eventually fail against the rest of us who see ourselves, first, as Human Beings.
Isolated as it is, an island after-all, and to Turkey's elite, no more than a backwater or a barrack, still, with the plunder that has gone on for over forty years, it is natural to be able to identify within its culture, so ignored, (one hopes) an essential essence in stark contrast to men like Erdogan.
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