http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/22/akinci-no-objection-social-meeting-warns-futile-processes/
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...sadly, i remember the day Mr. Akinci was elected, i remember Mr. Eroglu, i remember that election as a kind of referendum as was said, i remember the angry phone call from Erdogan live on TV.
Who represents Cypriots, Mr Akinci? Is he Cypriot?
What we have seen is his "Turkishness" as it is defined by "Turks".
...is he Turkish? Or is he no better than a "Greek"?
...will Mr. Akinci fill his seats in the Communal Chamber, if the other members are there waiting for them; will Turkish Cypriots fill their empty seats in the Legislature? It is there in the NAVTEX that started this debate, what Turkish Cypriots may do, what Turkey recognises, what Erdogan cannot refuse.
Mr. Akinci needs to reflect who he'll betray for "Turkishness". A Cyprus divided only means that Turkey will be more divided. What has happened in Cyprus, for "Turkishness" divides Turkey, now. For Turks, those not "Turks", a united Cyprus brings Hope in Turkey, for them. If he is a greater builder, a Statesman, if he is willing to have this Legacy, this choice also awaits him.
Thursday, March 22, 2018
Monday, March 19, 2018
Our View: Delusional strategic alliances ignore reality
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/18/view-delusional-strategic-alliances-ignore-reality/
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How quickly, to save himself, Erdogan may change; for Turkey, or "Turkishness", he has a Legacy to fulfill (and this choice).
Cyprus may well be re-united by next spring, with a small change of intentions from him. And it is in the Navtex, "his" way forward, nestled in it a recognition of the Cyprus that exists as it did in 1960. Beware, "You" the servant slaves, the parasites, as he calls the Turks of Cyprus, you may be shown "your place", when Turkish Cypriots return to the Legislature they abandoned; if Greek Cypriots have their representatives waiting this time, in the Communal Chamber for the other members. He knows that nothing can be gained otherwise, that Cyprus must exist, and that without it only War.
Erdogan may well find for his own efforts at Constitutional Reform something to emulate in Turkey with an end to the Problem, in Cyprus. A united Cyprus brings Hope. A "Greek" Cyprus, like a Turkey of "Turks", does not. What is a BBF (like the USA) in Cyprus is not anathema to his own goals either, in Turkey. More than anyone, Erdogan knows this; Hope, to who, is his issue, as a politician he has about half the population of Turkey either way who would support him. And either way he has the world's attention.
...it will be a long hot summer.
Indeed the "Turks" have opened a can of worms with their new attempts, to rule the sea. And like a festering wound, to the rest of the world, "Turkishness" what it means to "Turks" is spreading. Its filth, remains to be contained; Erdogan may do just that. Beyond Cyprus, it divides even Turkey, now.
...think where the world is heading, never mind how the world finds themselves' together; on so many levels, him the "but one".
Cyprus is small but it is not insignificant. Ignoring this fact is delusional.
What is Erdogan's Turkey may fail by then, (this summer,) how quickly things could change. Think Economics, think Civil War, think his many wars, think Daesh no "brother" in such a weakened state returning this time against him.
If there is no Hope for "Turkishness", to survive, this may already be apparent to him, then, for Turkey he'll strive.
...i would not be so sure of things the way they are MrH, things won't stay the same, "you" might go the way of the "Greeks" quite soon.
Wednesday, March 14, 2018
Eastern Mediterranean starting to resemble disputed South China Sea
https://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2018/03/turkey-mediterranean-resembling-south-china-sea.html
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...all eyes are on Cyprus, let's remember that it is part of a bigger picture for Erdogan's Turkey.
He intends to rule the sea from the shores of Greece to Syria, and down to Egypt. What with his new submarines, and the efforts he has made in Turkey to build a military-industrial complex, this intention he is sure to escalate.
...Exxon will drill without the interruption that ENI suffered, i suspect, because it will deflect the anxiety that is building with Turkey's offensive behaviour on the issue of Cyprus, and on his refusal to respect UNCLOS as law.
Indeed, in six months, he will be that much closer to elections, and in an election campaign. Exxon (and Qatar) will be back later this summer, so too other companies like ENI; one hopes by then Cypriots can show their resolve to effect changes to the status quo where Turkish Cypriots, by changing their intention, may choose as an alternative to "Turkishness", a Cypriot way: "being" Cypriot, being Turkish, being Greek, an end to the Problem, something to emulate toward providing Hope to those not "Turkish" (but Turkish), in Turkey.
...and if not, the challenge will still be there, without a change in Erdogan's intentions: Turkey at War. It will have grown by then. Syria, Iraq, Greece, to name a few who make great efforts toward that end, never mind the same belligerence he has expressed toward Egypt, (Israel), (Russia), the EU, and the USA.
...unlike the China Sea, there is no Treaty of Lausanne, after so long, ignored, and contested.
Monday, March 12, 2018
Our View: Anastasiades is taking the cowardly path to partition
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/11/view-anastasiades-taking-cowardly-path-partition/
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...if Mr. Akinci is a Cypriot, and not "Turkish", if he has the courage to expose Mr. Anastasiades as a "Greek", let him stand under the Flag of Cyprus, let him give Hope to the other half, voters like those who elected him.
...i expect more from Mr. Akinci, i expect no less from the President of Cyprus.
Let their wives' prepare the souvla, let them sit and eat in Peace. Let them recall who they are when they toast each other's good health.
Cypriots are Cypriots. They may be Turkish, they are not "Greeks", the question remains if they are "Turks". Or if as Turks, they can represent themselves as equals under Universal Principals, not as a Nation alone, but within a State.
...if i may suggest to the Labour movement, it is the Flag that counts. Pride is a worker's greatest asset, nothing adds more to a work's finish. Nothing like this Pride in a Flag, to spread its message. Let's see some pride in the Flag of Cyprus, across Cyprus. Dare, be Cypriot. Dare "them" to look out their windows, this Flag crowding out what others may fly. Who lacks courage?
...dare, Mr. Akinci, to return to Cypriots the Legislature they have to represent themselves as Cypriots by filling its empty seats. Dare, Mr. Anastasiades, to have Greek representatives waiting in the Communal Chamber, where, as Constituencies they meet.
...it has always been up to Mr. Akinci, in affect, and in effect. .
For Cypriots, dare. For Cyprus, win. I would say to them at that dinner table.
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...if Mr. Akinci is a Cypriot, and not "Turkish", if he has the courage to expose Mr. Anastasiades as a "Greek", let him stand under the Flag of Cyprus, let him give Hope to the other half, voters like those who elected him.
...i expect more from Mr. Akinci, i expect no less from the President of Cyprus.
Let their wives' prepare the souvla, let them sit and eat in Peace. Let them recall who they are when they toast each other's good health.
Cypriots are Cypriots. They may be Turkish, they are not "Greeks", the question remains if they are "Turks". Or if as Turks, they can represent themselves as equals under Universal Principals, not as a Nation alone, but within a State.
...if i may suggest to the Labour movement, it is the Flag that counts. Pride is a worker's greatest asset, nothing adds more to a work's finish. Nothing like this Pride in a Flag, to spread its message. Let's see some pride in the Flag of Cyprus, across Cyprus. Dare, be Cypriot. Dare "them" to look out their windows, this Flag crowding out what others may fly. Who lacks courage?
...dare, Mr. Akinci, to return to Cypriots the Legislature they have to represent themselves as Cypriots by filling its empty seats. Dare, Mr. Anastasiades, to have Greek representatives waiting in the Communal Chamber, where, as Constituencies they meet.
...it has always been up to Mr. Akinci, in affect, and in effect. .
For Cypriots, dare. For Cyprus, win. I would say to them at that dinner table.
Tuesday, March 06, 2018
The waters of common sense
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/04/waters-common-sense/
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...a Communal Chamber opened with its Greek Representatives waiting is a real step to demonstrate such Goodwill, fantasy perhaps, a return to what has not in effect changed. And with the empty seats in the Legislature filled, a return to the Constitution of 1960, as Cypriots; to reform themselves.
...but how? (my opening joke, lol)
Indeed, Mr. Alper, i thank-you for saying it like it is. One God.
One Flag, One Country, One Turkey, One Cyprus, not hard to understand.
Yet, it is in Cyprus where Turkey may find a solution to its own Problem.
Bicommunal or Bizonal do not mean tearing Cyprus (or Turkey) in two. And Turkish or "Turk", as they are divided now, in Cyprus and Turkey; it is not possible to be both, is it? Cypriots may lead united, that Turkey may follow.
Why not a Cypriot identity? Greek, Turkish, Armenian, Maronite, Latin?
Why not Cypriot Constituencies? At least that possibility, like the Turkish Constituency, a representation of Individuals as Persons, an electorate closer to their tax payments, respectfully as a majority with an agenda, providing for, and recognising the special needs of minorities among them.
Given the 'overwhelmingness' of English in this world, given the benefits of diversity, and in defending the ethnosphere's demise, i suggest other Constituencies will follow, it is natural, in Cyprus (and in Turkey), beyond the Good Government of a strong State which must exist, based not on Geneology or (a single) Nation as such, but on Universal Principals, (and merit), Cypriots, as Cypriots, for Cyprus and Cypriots.
I remind Mr. Erdogan (and Mr. Akinci), that while he works so hard to make a Legacy out of "Turkishness", Turkey is not "Turkish", as it is in Cyprus, not "Greek". That while there is a brotherhood among Muslims which he may applaud, there is a Family much larger where by, the way, his loving nature is serving more greatly.
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...a Communal Chamber opened with its Greek Representatives waiting is a real step to demonstrate such Goodwill, fantasy perhaps, a return to what has not in effect changed. And with the empty seats in the Legislature filled, a return to the Constitution of 1960, as Cypriots; to reform themselves.
...but how? (my opening joke, lol)
Indeed, Mr. Alper, i thank-you for saying it like it is. One God.
One Flag, One Country, One Turkey, One Cyprus, not hard to understand.
Yet, it is in Cyprus where Turkey may find a solution to its own Problem.
Bicommunal or Bizonal do not mean tearing Cyprus (or Turkey) in two. And Turkish or "Turk", as they are divided now, in Cyprus and Turkey; it is not possible to be both, is it? Cypriots may lead united, that Turkey may follow.
Why not a Cypriot identity? Greek, Turkish, Armenian, Maronite, Latin?
Why not Cypriot Constituencies? At least that possibility, like the Turkish Constituency, a representation of Individuals as Persons, an electorate closer to their tax payments, respectfully as a majority with an agenda, providing for, and recognising the special needs of minorities among them.
Given the 'overwhelmingness' of English in this world, given the benefits of diversity, and in defending the ethnosphere's demise, i suggest other Constituencies will follow, it is natural, in Cyprus (and in Turkey), beyond the Good Government of a strong State which must exist, based not on Geneology or (a single) Nation as such, but on Universal Principals, (and merit), Cypriots, as Cypriots, for Cyprus and Cypriots.
I remind Mr. Erdogan (and Mr. Akinci), that while he works so hard to make a Legacy out of "Turkishness", Turkey is not "Turkish", as it is in Cyprus, not "Greek". That while there is a brotherhood among Muslims which he may applaud, there is a Family much larger where by, the way, his loving nature is serving more greatly.
Sunday, March 04, 2018
UN official takes stock during Cyprus contacts
http://cyprus-mail.com/2018/03/02/un-official-takes-stock-cyprus-contacts/
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...i am glad to see that Mr. Lacroix took the time to see those found, from the missing.
...let him remember that the UN has unfinished business here, that those troops under his command cannot die in vain, and that while the Problem has become a problem, those who need his help the most remain silent, silenced like the corpses he saw; not "Greeks", not "Turks", Cypriots for "being" Cypriots.
Let him remember that the "Green Line" that extended to Berlin and to Lebanon remains, and that if this line remains as it is in Cyprus, there is no Peace.
...if there are to be changes to UNFICYP, let them demonstrate this fact, despite the existence of "Greeks" and "Turks" in Cyprus, Cypriots exist; who need help.
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