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[Oracle]

And as for the army thing -- I'm volunteering to do my bit [bacterial warfare?] as soon as son leaves for Uni.

I assume that will naturally be a Cypriot (or Greek) Uni? The best in the world aren't they?

I doubt you or any offspring of yours you've instilled your Cypriot values into would agree to be educated by the filthy enemy countries outside of Cyprus who are responsible for all its ills now would you?

Or would you?

Trolling my posts again! -- Any excuse for an envy-based attempt at disparaging Cyprus.

An "NVQ" certificate aspirant like you should reserve judgement on places whose Hallowed Halls you can never "grace"

[AWE]

The Cypriot Vs The Charlie…

The Cypriot thinks he can win affection and respect with charcoaled meat and fruit preserved in syrup. The Charlie has been born, raised and educated in the west, knows how the Anglo-Saxon world/mind works. And it isn't like that.

The Cypriot writes emotional rants to the press/politicians about how he's a victim who lost his home in 1974 and that it's not fair. The Charlie writes incisive letters to the press/politicians, putting them on the back foot and embarrassing them into addressing sloppy wording in relation to Cyprus.

The Cypriot thinks that because he has some kind of tenuous connection to the ancient Greek world, people in the west will be impressed and show deference. The Charlie realises the west doesn't give a shit; that anyone with dark looks combined with a heavy accent is to be humoured and politely patronised.

The Cypriot thinks he's being cultured and intellectual when he refers to ancient mythology in any given conversation. The Charlie realises this is embarrassing, cretinous and self-obsessed.

The Cypriot thinks an association with Greece is something to shout about. The Charlie realises that, in the west's eyes, modern Greece is a total basket-case and that credibility is greatly diminished by feigning any form of association.

The Cypriot thinks that if he's appointed himself the chairman/leader of any kind of association, he's some kind of big-shot - even if he's the only person in it. The Charlie rolls his eyes up at this stupidity.

The Cypriot has deluded himself into thinking Charlies can speak fluent Greek, even the second and third generations, and therefore insists on talking in Greek to them. The Charlie realises that speaking Greek is the Cypriot's defence mechanism, because as soon as the conversation reverts to English, the inarticulate Cypriot is at a clear disadvantage.

The Cypriot thinks he can circumvent procedures, policies, rules and regulations by making a quick phone call to the boss. The Charlie realises that using 'ta mesa' creates nothing but a mess-a.

The Cypriot asks, "Don't you know who I am?". The Charlie replies, "No".

The Cypriot asks, "Which village was your father from?" The Charlie replies, "What the fuck difference does it make?"

Oh that is so true (north or south)

[B25]

GR refuses to remember that right after 74, half the pay of the recently made refugees and the other diaspora cypriots was being mailed to cyprus to get the country on its feet again, It doesnt matter that every other month vast amounts of donations go to candidates in foreign countries in the name of Cyprus....How many cypriot owned restaurants around the world have held functions to gather money to give to these people again in the name of Cyprus.

How many times were letters sent to different newspapers to blunt the edge of all the Turkey supporters...countless

Thanks, you’ve reminded me of another one…

The Cypriot paid income tax to the RoC all his working life whereas the Charlie had sent a £100 donation in 1974 and still can’t forget it! To this day some are known to calculate the interest over 35 years and wondering what else they could’ve done with that money!

Income tax??? What F income tax.

Supposedly people hear don't even earn the threshold for tax so theres nothing to pay. the ones that should are all generally tax evaders. So WTF you on about.

Without the charlie financial input, trust me, you would still be on donkeys re.

How many vigils have you made outside the Turkish embassy in London, standing in the freezing cold in front of a make shift fire to try and keep warm? You have no right to put down the charlie, because in the end its the charlie thats going to dig you out of this shit hole.

@Miltides

Even if GR was not on about wars and so on, Turkey would still be here. They didn't come by accident, it was premiditated and they have no plan to leave, asta gina pou lalousi.

[miltiades]

GR refuses to remember that right after 74, half the pay of the recently made refugees and the other diaspora cypriots was being mailed to cyprus to get the country on its feet again, It doesnt matter that every other month vast amounts of donations go to candidates in foreign countries in the name of Cyprus....How many cypriot owned restaurants around the world have held functions to gather money to give to these people again in the name of Cyprus.

How many times were letters sent to different newspapers to blunt the edge of all the Turkey supporters...countless

Thanks, you’ve reminded me of another one…

The Cypriot paid income tax to the RoC all his working life whereas the Charlie had sent a £100 donation in 1974 and still can’t forget it! To this day some are known to calculate the interest over 35 years and wondering what else they could’ve done with that money!

Or the Cypriot who applauds Christofias visit to Cuba, and then laments and complains that the usa isnt doing enough to put pressure on
Turkey. Since the Cypriot is so self reliant and independent, to pick his nose in public he has to remove the nose piercing and turn of their ipod,,,

Indeed !!
The Cypriot Archbishop and other Cypriot dignitaries sat listening and applauded Castro when a reference was made as to OUR common enemy !!!
What can one say when throughout our very short political journey our leaders have always supported utterly non-influential nations and castigated nations whose support we should be cultivating.

[Malapapa]

The Cypriot Vs The Charlie… (continued)

The Cypriot thinks he's got the upper hand because he speaks proper Greek. The Charlie knows he's got the upper hand because he speaks proper English.

The Cypriot looks up to Greeks, because of the way they speak Greek; and because he thinks they're more sophisticated. The Charlie looks down on Greeks, because of the way they speak English; and because he knows they're less sophisticated.

The Cypriot thinks London is a really cool place. The Charlie is responsible for making London a really cool place.

The Cypriot got his position in life because of who his parents are. The Charlie got his position in life in spite of who his parents are.

The Cypriot has to be reverential to Orthodox priests, acknowledging their power and influence in the community. The Charlie has zero time for Orthodox priests, knowing they are a complete anachronism and an irrelevance.

The Cypriot thinks living somewhere hot and near the sea is paradise. The Charlie knows living somewhere hot and near the sea is what retired people do, just before they enter paradise.

[Oracle]

The Charlie got his position in life in spite of who his parents are.

Sounds like "The Charlies" have a chip on their shoulder and lack respect for their pioneering parents!

[Malapapa]

The Charlie got his position in life in spite of who his parents are.

Sounds like "The Charlies" have a chip on their shoulder and lack respect for their pioneering parents!

If only you knew....

[Malapapa]

The Cypriot has the privilege of being at home in his country of birth. The Charlie has the disadvantage of being a foreigner in his country of birth.

[Oracle]

The Charlie got his position in life in spite of who his parents are.

Sounds like "The Charlies" have a chip on their shoulder and lack respect for their pioneering parents!

If only you knew....

Well, I feel sorry for you and it explains a lot of your shortcomings. It's never too late to Cypriotise yourself, properly, so long as you leave all your pretensions and superior attitudes back in the UK.

[Oracle]

The Cypriot has the privilege of being at home in his country of birth. The Charlie has the disadvantage of being a foreigner in his country of birth.

Very sad. But sadder still is to know one was born in one's own country whilst it was under Colonialist slavery; or born in one's country raped and torn in half by "mighty" barbarian rulers intend on exploiting what is not theirs!

So, wake up to Cyprus' bloody history ...