Paphitis wrote:miltiades wrote:[quote="PaphitisSIMPLE REASON quote]
GR has never stated to dismiss negotiations. He simply stated that Cyprus has the undeniable right to defend and liberate it's territory when all avenues have been exhausted. It is a right that all sovereign nations have.
And I fail to see how the negotiations have swung in our favour. Turkey has not made any compromise in the last 34 years, and the way I see it, the current engagement in negotiations by Turkey is a feable attempt in legitimising what she has stolen by attempting to arrange for an unfair solution which does not follow basic democratic principles of one man one vote and a united Cyprus that is not based on complex community structures. Most feel that this will once again not bode well for the future of Cyprus.[/quote]
Paphitis , once again disputing what GR posted and adding his own ingredients !
I m afraid , once again I will paste GRs article that infuriated me and I requested a poll , now Paphitis , here is a challenge to your above post as to GR never posting that war is our only option . Here is what you wrote ""GR has never stated to dismiss negotiations. He simply stated that Cyprus has the undeniable right to defend and liberate it's territory when all avenues have been exhausted. It is a right that all sovereign nations have. """
Ok let us see his post responsible for my asking for a poll and let us see where GR said what you are implying :
The Military Option: Turkey Vs Cyprus
Any illusions of a complex inter-communal political arrangement being implemented in Cyprus is now history, Turkey’s EU make-believe journey is over, and it is now a race to get the upper hand in technology, political influence, and in the overall balance of power because unfortunately it’s become apparent that Cyprus can only be liberated in the same way it was enslaved… through bloodshed!
The RoC is very much aware of Turkey's size, manpower, and military expenditure, etc, so when push goes to shove it will be Turkey that will have the most surprises as she is the one that underestimates the Republic of Cyprus and not the other way round.
Unfortunately, Cyprus will have to sacrifice some of her young generations so that future generations of Cypriots will live free on their liberated island from the Turkic curse that began in 1571.
In the event of a war there is little doubt that the geopolitical repercussions will be severe for Turkey win or lose. Realistically, most wars don't last longer than a month and it is with strategic maneuvers with respect to time that cause the other side to panic, make errors, and then offer concessions on the negotiating table. The Republic of Cyprus can muster around 100,000 men, have stockpiles of modern firepower and equipment…
http://www.army.gov.cy/index.php?id=227
…including the ability to strike deep into southern Turkey with ballistic missiles so all southern Turkish naval ports that can be used to provide further reinforcements can be leveled. The Turkish air force can be countered by the newly acquired French Mistral S2A technology (this is actually the world’s finest S2A)… """"
Now Sir tell me where this bit is and I promise you that I will cast my vote right now for GR ( I still have a vote incidentally.)
""GR has never stated to dismiss negotiations. He simply stated that Cyprus has the undeniable right to defend and liberate it's territory when all avenues have been exhausted."""
So when all avenues have been exhausted ......, did you get this out of a cracker cause crack shot GR never said this , and furthermore even now he is highly unlikely to say so.
