denizaksulu wrote:What I am saying is a face to face discussion and hearing various pronounciations would make this debate easier to understand. I have no problem with it; you lot have. I am just having a great time laughing.
Why is it funny?
It's called debate, deniz. Discourse. Exchanging ideas. Challenging established dogma. Extending knowledge. It happened a lot in the stoa of ancient Athens where my hero, Zeno of Citium, sharpened his wit, perfected his craft, established new philosophies and helped advance humanity.
It still happens a lot amongst free and free thinking Cypriots; on this forum. We argue, sometimes passionately, about matters. It's incredibly healthy in a democratic and mature society. (Some here of course are more mature than others; no names, no recriminations).
Correct me if I'm wrong, deniz, but I see precious little of this type of discourse amongst the TCs. With the exception of the wise kikapu I see very few differences of opinion expressed between you.
You rarely challenge each other, your leadership, your press, or even Turkey. That, to me, isn't very healthy. It's not very democratic. It's not a laughing matter either.
Why this lack of debate and fundamental differences of opinion? I can't believe you're all automatons who all think the same. Is it dishonourable to challenge a fellow TC? Or argue with them in public? Is fear a factor? Please shed some light on the matter, if you feel comfortable to do so.
... but we're going to evacuate from the scrumpy-soaked area for pastures new; next week! 
