https://www.cyprus-forum.com/cyprus47452-30.html#p899189
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...thanks Paphitis; i am glad that you can at least express yourself openly and with reason. It is all i can expect. And while we disagree about this issue, it is the dialog that is important.
Cypriots need to find each other, they need to express their solidarity for Cyprus. If you believe that Cyprus exists then Cyprus is the ground under your feet, even in the occupied territories. That's the way i look at it.
Only Cypriots can return their country to order, not their Leadership it seems, after decades. And yes, since flags have taken a very important place in this debate, it will take the People to demonstrate, with this Flag, their Flag, the Flag of Cyprus, to these very Leaders, their desire.
...i would like to speak for myself, and i want to end the division that is based on "Turkishness" and "Greekness". I don't need anyone to tell me how to be Greek because a Greek knows better than to describe himself, but as a Citizen of the World; is it different for Turks, not "Turkish"?
...and who is the enemy we face, all of us, is it not Erdogan? He fears the Turkish Cypriots the most, because they (still can) define themselves not as "Turks"; and in doing so provide Hope to those in Turkey who suffer the same Problem. Would you not support a man, if he had the courage to address all Cypriots, who says it clearly, under the Flag of Cyprus, I am not "Turkish", but Cypriot? Certainly not those "Greek" and "Turkish", but the rest of us, why wouldn't we?
...all i am saying is, Akinci has been isolated by "them" because he is, it seems their antithesis; playing the fence is no longer his option. He could lead Turkish Cypriots to a peaceful resolution with Greek Cypriots, by "being" Cypriot.
...anyway, such a proposition is completely radical, likely not to happen; if it did, i would hope that you would change your mind.
i dare say, this issue is important to me.
Wednesday, July 29, 2020
Thursday, July 16, 2020
A Truth Commission for Cyprus?
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/07/15/a-truth-commission-for-cyprus/
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How many will be freed from a Truth Commission? To rest, as one never rested before, having said, "I saw this, something horrible; it is wrong and I remain silent no longer."
...this is good.
How many silently wait for such a moment?
But who with this exposure will feel its shame, Cypriots?
...certainly the victims of "Greeks" and "Turks" who for the most part were not "them", their families destroyed, murdered and made to disappear for this reason, "being" Cypriot, want Justice.
On this day of infamy my wish is that, like the families of the murdered and the missing, a Memorial at least is built to them, these Cypriots whose lives were stolen (by "others"). Indeed, their blood is on our hands if in denying this Truth, we deny the Universal Principals which demonstrate, as Individuals, and as Human beings, our Unity.
...thanks, Mr. Demetriades; interesting proposal, reasoned and easy to read.
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How many will be freed from a Truth Commission? To rest, as one never rested before, having said, "I saw this, something horrible; it is wrong and I remain silent no longer."
...this is good.
How many silently wait for such a moment?
But who with this exposure will feel its shame, Cypriots?
...certainly the victims of "Greeks" and "Turks" who for the most part were not "them", their families destroyed, murdered and made to disappear for this reason, "being" Cypriot, want Justice.
On this day of infamy my wish is that, like the families of the murdered and the missing, a Memorial at least is built to them, these Cypriots whose lives were stolen (by "others"). Indeed, their blood is on our hands if in denying this Truth, we deny the Universal Principals which demonstrate, as Individuals, and as Human beings, our Unity.
...thanks, Mr. Demetriades; interesting proposal, reasoned and easy to read.
Friday, July 10, 2020
Akinci agrees with Borrell on need for dialogue
https://cyprus-mail.com/2020/07/10/akinci-agrees-with-borrell-on-need-for-dialogue/
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I wonder if Mr. Akinci realises what incredible power he has in his hands.
...that he has the power to define, not just for Cypriots, but all Turkish speaking people, who, by Erdogan's definition of "Turkishness" are something less, Hope; about half the Turkish population of Cyprus, and about half of Turkey.
...that he more than Ocalan represents the biggest threat to Turkey, as it is seen through the eyes of those who see the threat to "Turkishness" coming from all "others"; that he may be Turkish but no "Turk".
...indeed, if he were to stand under his Flag, by right, as a Cypriot, the Flag of Cyprus, what a stir that would be: who would join him, who would he expose ("Greek" and "Turkish")?
...and if he, as such, having the support of all Cypriots sat with a contemporary, a Greek Cypriot having the same support, who would they bicker (read: dialog) with but those against such a notion? (That would be change at least.)
And with the fate of Cyprus, hanging in the balance, why not, this election?
Who dares wins.
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I wonder if Mr. Akinci realises what incredible power he has in his hands.
...that he has the power to define, not just for Cypriots, but all Turkish speaking people, who, by Erdogan's definition of "Turkishness" are something less, Hope; about half the Turkish population of Cyprus, and about half of Turkey.
...that he more than Ocalan represents the biggest threat to Turkey, as it is seen through the eyes of those who see the threat to "Turkishness" coming from all "others"; that he may be Turkish but no "Turk".
...indeed, if he were to stand under his Flag, by right, as a Cypriot, the Flag of Cyprus, what a stir that would be: who would join him, who would he expose ("Greek" and "Turkish")?
...and if he, as such, having the support of all Cypriots sat with a contemporary, a Greek Cypriot having the same support, who would they bicker (read: dialog) with but those against such a notion? (That would be change at least.)
And with the fate of Cyprus, hanging in the balance, why not, this election?
Who dares wins.
Thursday, July 09, 2020
The mission of our country’s armed forces is to defend our homeland and the people of Cyprus, not the interests of any foreign power
http://www.parikiaki.com/2020/07/the-mission-of-our-countrys-armed-forces-is-to-defend-our-homeland-and-the-people-of-cyprus-not-the-interests-of-any-foreign-power/
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America like Russia have a goal, one hopes, to see the Cypriot identity overcome the dysfunction it suffers from its "Greeks" and "Turks"; what with their position in the world as a Family of Man.
AKEL has demonstrated, with the election of a Turkish Cypriot MEP, that Cypriots exist. Despite the unnatural divide between them, for decades, such an identity, "being" Cypriot has not been usurped from them yet.
Reflecting on the undue influence of interlocutors in Cyprus' affairs, i ask, who is blameless? Yet, i am hopeful because, in Cyprus, it is possible for these same governments (i.e. the Guarantors, and allies) to demonstrate that despite their differences, they are also accountable to the People, (their People, the world) and their expectations for a Rule of Law that revolves around a single Human condition, where as Individuals they have the same Freedom, without further discrimination or distinction: being equal.
AKEL can do more. As a vanguard they have already joined Cypriots, much to their credit in the Cypriot cause.
But, elections are coming soon (in the occupied north), and i wonder whether such a referendum on Cyprus, and its existence, will be done without a single attempt, from any Party, to demonstrate the unity electors may have, standing under their Flag, the Flag of Cyprus, together, for this notion, "being" Cypriot, as One. And in the coming elections for President, in the Republic itself, who as Cypriots, would they (the Parties) rally in the same cause (and how); for unity?
...of course such an exposition has its risks; in doing so, who does it expose, and what as a result is the consequence?
I imagine that such courage will not go unrewarded though; those silenced for so long will see that their intentions can be realised through their own efforts. That with the simple act of standing together with the Flag, they may identify those not "them" clearly. The notions of "Greekness", and "Turkishness" will find themselves on the same side of the table, (and at a disadvantage no longer holding the Agenda) facing their opposite, those not like "them", as such, Cypriots.
While we are divided, Cypriots will continue to live with severe doubts about the rest of the world (why this Problem has dragged on for so long); what they stand for. We leave ourselves dependent on their good values, and exposed to those that are bad. Cypriots, in any case are facilitators of exchange at the cross road to three continents. It demands from us a great deal of integrity, to be credible in such social-exchange. Cypriots are not credible if they cannot demonstrate their own existence, as a People; they will continue to be subjugated in this weakened position, existentially.
What homeland, i ask, before i ask what mission for our armed forces. In any case, nothing prevents these same soldiers learning more from other allies as well. America, like Russia, are good friends. Cyprus in fact has many friends, but one; if we unite ourselves, could we help to unite them? The Problem, let's not forget is bigger than the problems in Cyprus, although a solution, to the Cyprus Problem would offer the region (and the world) Hope.
...while America is under the Trump regime, nothing is clear as to Principal, and reason. Elections in the near future will leave it to the American People, their own fate. It is not a good time for them either.
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America like Russia have a goal, one hopes, to see the Cypriot identity overcome the dysfunction it suffers from its "Greeks" and "Turks"; what with their position in the world as a Family of Man.
AKEL has demonstrated, with the election of a Turkish Cypriot MEP, that Cypriots exist. Despite the unnatural divide between them, for decades, such an identity, "being" Cypriot has not been usurped from them yet.
Reflecting on the undue influence of interlocutors in Cyprus' affairs, i ask, who is blameless? Yet, i am hopeful because, in Cyprus, it is possible for these same governments (i.e. the Guarantors, and allies) to demonstrate that despite their differences, they are also accountable to the People, (their People, the world) and their expectations for a Rule of Law that revolves around a single Human condition, where as Individuals they have the same Freedom, without further discrimination or distinction: being equal.
AKEL can do more. As a vanguard they have already joined Cypriots, much to their credit in the Cypriot cause.
But, elections are coming soon (in the occupied north), and i wonder whether such a referendum on Cyprus, and its existence, will be done without a single attempt, from any Party, to demonstrate the unity electors may have, standing under their Flag, the Flag of Cyprus, together, for this notion, "being" Cypriot, as One. And in the coming elections for President, in the Republic itself, who as Cypriots, would they (the Parties) rally in the same cause (and how); for unity?
...of course such an exposition has its risks; in doing so, who does it expose, and what as a result is the consequence?
I imagine that such courage will not go unrewarded though; those silenced for so long will see that their intentions can be realised through their own efforts. That with the simple act of standing together with the Flag, they may identify those not "them" clearly. The notions of "Greekness", and "Turkishness" will find themselves on the same side of the table, (and at a disadvantage no longer holding the Agenda) facing their opposite, those not like "them", as such, Cypriots.
While we are divided, Cypriots will continue to live with severe doubts about the rest of the world (why this Problem has dragged on for so long); what they stand for. We leave ourselves dependent on their good values, and exposed to those that are bad. Cypriots, in any case are facilitators of exchange at the cross road to three continents. It demands from us a great deal of integrity, to be credible in such social-exchange. Cypriots are not credible if they cannot demonstrate their own existence, as a People; they will continue to be subjugated in this weakened position, existentially.
What homeland, i ask, before i ask what mission for our armed forces. In any case, nothing prevents these same soldiers learning more from other allies as well. America, like Russia, are good friends. Cyprus in fact has many friends, but one; if we unite ourselves, could we help to unite them? The Problem, let's not forget is bigger than the problems in Cyprus, although a solution, to the Cyprus Problem would offer the region (and the world) Hope.
...while America is under the Trump regime, nothing is clear as to Principal, and reason. Elections in the near future will leave it to the American People, their own fate. It is not a good time for them either.
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