Paphitis wrote:We are all well aware of Britain’s crimes in Cyprus. The implementation of draconian curfews, the intrusive violations of people's homes, the beatings, the arresting of political dissidents and their torture, and cold blooded murder committed against a people who merely wanted their self rule and determination. Crimes such as this have made Britain one of the most hated nations in the world.
British barbarism has been prevalent over many centuries and even continues to this very day. A truly
heartless nation, which displays no compassion to fellow humans.
http://www.independent.co.uk/opinion/co ... 53493.htmlIt is also terrible to have learnt the ghastly fact that Britain has caused well over 1 million civilian deaths during "The Irish Potato Famine".
http://www.thepetitionsite.com/takeaction/697876789http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Irish_Pota ... (1845-1849)
The internet is absolutely littered with historical references to atrocities committed by this
most cowardly nation. And to top things off, we have some expat Brits here who only moan about our upfront and direct views. They attack other members personally because they do not have the ability to speak to people in a direct and charismatic manner. They really do need to really take a good look at their country and themselves before they speak to anyone in Cyprus in such a
snobbish and bitchy way, because quite frankly we have seen your
brute force in the past and you had
demoralised our people over decades.
Even for you Paphitis, this is the most ridiculously arrogant post, full of gross generalisations, and once again showing your high self regard. You yourself seem to want to claim the moral high ground on every possible occasion - as illustrated in your recent spats with Miltiades, and also with your previous hero, GR!.
British expats have to communicate on this forum in a 'direct and charismatic' manner do they? I bow to
your charisma Paphitis, I really do. And if you want direct, then us Brits can 'do' direct - I think you're full of shit - direct enough for you? For example, explain why you made such a song and dance about leaving the forum before returning in grand style to grace us with your charismatic presence and views? Is your word to be believed? I think not.........
But still, from your lofty perch you blast us Brits. You, the perfect individual, us the indirect, uncharismatic citizens of a
most cowardly nation. You more than anyone else like to 'have a go' at the Brits as many of us have witnessed through reading your threads:
What has Britain contributed to Cyprus??????
WANTED****Queen Elizabeth****For Murder
Social Experiment - Freedom of Speech and Racism! - this was one of the most pathetic threads I ever read.......
Strikes me you have a major chip on your shoulder. I myself, as a Brit, have no great pride in Britain's colonial past, in Cyprus or elsewhere, or in our current overseas 'adventures' (Iraq, Afghanistan) but to describe the UK as
'a truly heartless nation, which displays no compassion to fellow humans' is another inaccurate generalisation. Yes, our government is responsible for shameful foreign policy decisions which involve the military, and we as Brits can make our voices heard in protest at these decisions (many do, we live in a democracy). But many nations and people would also attest to the fact that the UK, for all its imperfections, is
not heartless, and does show compassion to fellow humans. The UK is a multicultural society, not just a legacy of our colonial past, but also due to our generosity in accepting many individuals threatened in their own countries. We provide medical and educational aid to many countries, and have a strong culture of charitable donation. There are countless organisations throughout the country fostering international relations in many different spheres - some of this may be altruistic, but oftentimes beneficial to the partner nations. Only a fortnight ago I was at a seminar given by a medic, explaining the challenges of giving training in medical trauma treatments in disaster situations - earthquakes, tsunamis, floods, famine. She paid her own fare and used her annual leave to travel to these countries to provide this training. Hey, guess what Paphitis? She was as British as you could get. And the medical equipment she used was paid for by the British tax payer, or by charitable donation.
So perhaps you could show a little humility sometimes - you love to sneer at the expat Brits in Cyprus. Many of these are perfectly decent retired individuals who have made an honest living, paid their taxes, and are now using their right to live within another EU member state, Cyprus, with significant input into the Cypriot economy. Are you suggesting these people are not allowed to voice any opinions about the country in which they reside?
Yes, make your points about shortcomings in UK government policy, but do not tar all British citizens with the same brush. What is your point in bringing up the Irish potato famine? Do you really expect me, as a Brit living today, to feel personal responsibility and shame for this tragedy? And frankly, not yet being fifty years old I feel no responsibility for the role of the UK in Cyprus in the 1950s, 60s or 70s - I wasn't yet on this earth, or too young to have any influence at that time. Similarly, I believe you live in Australia. Should I berate you for the shameful actions of your government, over many decades, against the indigenous aborigine people? No, I would not do so, unless I had direct evidence that you were personally involved. You obviously resent the UK and its citizens because of the role played by past UK governments, civil servants and soldiers which led to the invasion, and subsequent division, of Cyprus. I accept the UK was culpable, as was Greece, the US, Turkey (obviously), and wow, what about this for a revelation Paphitis? - Cyprus and Cypriots too!
In this week of remembrance for the dead of the two world wars it is an absolute insult of the highest order to describe the UK as this
most cowardly nation. Insulting, and inaccurate. There are some episodes in UK history for which I have no pride, but I am really proud of the UK in those wars, the stand made against tyrrany, the sacrifices made by the nation.
Possibly we wouldn't be able to write our views on a forum such as this if the outcome from those wars had been different. Freedom of speech is a great thing. Use it wisely. Think before you write!
Regards,
Talisker
