We are all counterinsurgents now

http://www.politico.eu/article/we-are-all-counterinsurgents-now-isil-jihad-nice-attack/

make a friend, makes ten friends; make an enemy makes ten enemies.

Indeed, balance is needed.

...Lest we Forget; i recall the real enemy, not each other, but Ignorance, Hunger, and Disease.

Thank-you Mr. Brammer, great article; Canada comes to mind, with its Sponsorship Program, where despite the Government Policy, or parallel to it, individuals themselves can take (and took) responsibility, to welcome those in the greatest need of some respect and recognition one on one. My wish, in Europe, and in the USA, that this possibility could exist, that a German, or a Texan would find it in their heart to support one family, or one person, themselves, it would not surprise me that in this way thousands would find shelter, regardless.

...to those who fear Muslims, i say, fear God, that one God and the same. Overcome your own fear or you fail yourself, by ignoring the infinite power of Love in any case , without Grace.

The way is not Christian, it is a Golden Rule.

...Act accordingly, it is not hard to understand if there is an "Us", and a "Them".

Re: News! "Morphou" of 1974 No Longer Exists!

http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus45001.html#p845389

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...sadly "Turkishness" has reached so low for the Cypriots of Turkish origin, at this point, even a
"Greek" Cyprus represents to them something better. If you are happy with the present state of affairs, you are neither Turkish, or Cypriot, MrH, you are stupid; not a being Human, a "Turk" no better than
those obsessed with "Greekness".

...fortunately, in this case there is "but one". And it looks like "Turkey" may get what you/"you" are
wishing for, a country torn in two; not Cyprus or Cypriots however even after so many years, but Turkey herself,
and in so many different ways.

...fortunately, the world has not lost all dignity, for the rest of us (though we suffer) Cyprus exists. 'Turkeyland' and 'Greekland' are myth.

...wot, not a good time?

Attacks In Turkey

http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus45023-100.html

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Turkey (read: Erdogan) needs International support more than ever. Once in place, his (deep) state will make nice. It will be quiet in Turkey, it will be welcoming, it will win him the next election coming soon.

...visa free travel did not happen in July, but among other things, it will; question is, Turkey, with a new Constitution, whose will it be, Erdogan's or the Peoples'.

Re: 2016 cypriot legislative election

http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus44841-60.html#p841560

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...i have always been in the shitter kurupetos, thanks to the "Greeks" and the "Turks" i have no home, and i wipe bums for a living.

But, it seems, i am a better Greek than you, and a better Cypriot. 

While you want a "Greek" world, i want a better world, while you hate, i continue on, the way.

Cypriot flag couple feel abandoned by Anastasiades

http://cyprus-mail.com/2016/03/26/turkish-cypriot-flag-couple-feel-abandoned-by-anastasiades/
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...there is no shame in having a mother-tongue, nor to recognise and respect the fact that for the most part, people are Grecophones, and that Turcophones, as Persons, have the same needs in sustaining a distinct identity (so too Maronites speaking Arabic), in Cyprus; we all speak English.

...a Cypriot identity, in my mind, welcomes diversity, the greater choices, and opportunities, that it brings. Cyprus is a cross-road to three Continents, Cypriots have excelled throughout their History as facilitators of exchange, let's not forget; indeed there is, The bicommunal Technical Committee on Education, started recently, tasked by Mr. Akinci, and Mr. Anastasiades, to find ways that the educational system can become more effective in transforming the fears which divide Cypriots, into identifiable enemies, if you will, like xenophobia, racism, 'ethnicism', extremism, and/or discrimination.

...it would be a good thing for a student to pick a "mother-tongue" from a list and learn it well; everyone in Cyprus should have the opportunity to learn English well, (and other languages,) as well. Beyond that, in my Cyprus, i would hope that our Institutions can accept the challenge that they themselves can continue to grow in aptitude, with a growing number of Official Languages.

Top Re: Galinoporni/Kaleburnu trail 10km

http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus44643.html#p837953

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...i appreciate the photographs, although it tears my heart apart, i would join you, but i too fear the consequences of my choice could be my life.

I hope that while you travel north, in the area illegally occupied by the Turkish Army, you remember, they are an enemy to all of us, Turkish and Greek alike, who are Cypriot, because they and the regime that goes with it are not here for the benefit of Cyprus, never mind the Cypriots.

...cher rudy, politics aside, buy Cypriot, find them they are not so hard to find, although they are few, don't go (don't buy) to (from) the xenos, make that effort, please.

The Official Erdogan the Clown Thread

http://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus40648-110.html#p833943

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Erdogan is a survivor, if he can't get off at his intended station, he will take the train he calls Democracy further.

It would not surprise me that this man will unify Cyprus, and in the process unify Turkey.

...can you imagine the photograph; Cameron laughing, shocked actually, watching Tsipras, Erdogan, and Anastasiades, embracing with hugs and kisses, while Eide and Akinci stand beside each other, wise smiles i'd say, their hands clasped together in front of them, calmly and with the humility you will find great Statesmen display on such occasions. Freedom for Cyprus, at last.

He has the capacity to make a "New Turkey", but his intentions must change if it is the world from which he seeks esteem.

...a good clown provides us with an insight into ourselves; I'm still rooting for Providence which works in ways that are (to me) so strange.