askimwos wrote:Kifeas wrote:You probably do not to realise that what is a "red line" for the TCs (and Turkey) is not political equality, but numerical equalisation instead!
You also probably do not realise that besides numerical equalisation (i.e. levelling-out,) they also have some other "red lines," equally illegitimate and unacceptable for the GCs, such as their ambition to run the north 30% exclusively by themselves, on a Turkic ethnic basis and in a monoculture fashion, along the principles and lines on which kemalist Turkey is run! You also do not seem to realise that they not only want most settlers to stay, but more importantly they want them to acquire Cypriot citizenship, and this is another one of their "red lines!" You also do not seem to realise that all these they managed to secure them in the Annan plan, if you have read and digested it!
Kifeas, no need to get agitated! You know where you stand and I know where I stand. Political equality may mean one thing to you but it means another to me and the majority of people. You mean political equality in terms of one person, one vote, what you forget to mention though is that what you are proposing is in fact a unitary state and not a federal one.
You start from a point that was not even the case in the 1960 constitution.
You also talk about the TCs running the north on their own. Can you explain to me how else are federal state run? The last time I checked in all federal systems, the states are run autonomously when it comes to education, health, policing, justice etc. Ofcourse the central government has those bodies that can check whether interior state policies are aligned with those of the Federal Government. For example fiscal policies at state level can only be aligned with those set by the Federal Ministry of Finance and the Federal Central Bank. The justice system is safeguarded by the presence of the Federal Supreme Court where people that think they have been ill treated can appeal. There is also the federal police etc, etc..
As for the Annan plan we have discussed this earlier and I have posted my reservations for this particular plan. The difference between you and me is that you want a unitary state where I accept a BBF that will guarantee REAL independence. For you this may be treason, for me is an honourable concession that takes into account TCs fears and reservations as well as those of GCs and leaves out the motherlands.
yes but in other federal systems they don't have numerical capacities that one area can accept a specific quta of people from a specific community. WHat happens when a gc family is expecting a baby but we've reached the quota of acceptable gc's in that state...would they have to move?
Downright ugly racism.
Oh and by the way, i'd stop trying to convince zan and vp to take a peap of faith for their security. Instead it should be them trying to convince us not to fear the turkish army attacking again.
I need convincing of my security not them!