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[DT.]

GR and DT, recognising and applauding succesful policies makes one more credible. Whining and putting a negative spin on everything Christofias does makes you look like old grumpy fools..

First it was the pope, then Mendiedev, then the hungarian and the slovak priministers, now its Merkel and soon Sarkozy... Not bad for a "communist" president who according to you does nothing right..

Ive both recognized and applauded the visits. I reserve the right to call him an idiot however for:
-The Partnership for Peace insistence
-The Gas supply shenanigans
-The Ocean tanker embarrassment
-Stavrakis is his finance minister(not even bank of Cyprus could find a role for that Muppet)
-The treatment of the Social Security Fund as the govts and AKEL's personal overdraft facility.
-The insistence of maintaining the entire civil service on terms that the economy cannot afford (pay raises, ATA, non contribution to their pensions...etc)
-The attempt to increase the corporate tax rate to 11% for an extra 70 million euros thus destroying an entire lucrative service sector. (saved by the other parties)
-AKEL's insistence of delaying entry into the EURO for a year (we would have hit the crisis in CYP and probably would have become a second Iceland.) Again, saved by the other parties.

And many many more bloopers, cons, backhanders, shenanigans, blunders and scandals that these communist fools have been performing since they took power.

Personally I am not a supporter of any political party in Cyprus but consider myself a free thinking capitalist. Had these things been committed under other political parties I would have highlighted in the same way as GR can testify to his annoyance when I did it for the Papadopoulos govt.

[askimwos]

Ive both recognized and applauded the visits. I reserve the right to call him an idiot however for:
-The Partnership for Peace insistence
(as if Turkey would not veto it!!!!)
-The Gas supply shenanigans
(has any decision been taken?)
-The Ocean tanker embarrassment
(the what? an apoel fan whining...)
-Stavrakis is his finance minister(not even bank of Cyprus could find a role for that Muppet)
(DYSI at a times of no economic crisis gave a deficit of 7% - Whining again and no proposals DT.. It's easy to criticise someone who have to manage a 1billion cut in government income for reasons that are beyond his reach - remember this is the WORST economic crisis since the 30's)

-The treatment of the Social Security Fund as the govts and AKEL's personal overdraft facility.
(The last time i checked this is the only government that returned 400m of the 6billion owned by previous govenments to the social security fund plus a pledge for another 600m by the end of 2013 - had these money not been returned todays deficit would have been well below 3.5% - the first government that came to an agreement with all social partners securing the sustainability of the fund until 2048)-

The insistence of maintaining the entire civil service on terms that the economy cannot afford (pay raises, ATA, non contribution to their pensions...etc)
Proven stats December 2010 - Civil Servants number down by 935. Pledge for a further cut by 1000 by the end of 2011. - This is the FIRST time that civil servants numbers are cut in the 50 years of RoC. Civil Service has been expanding by an average of 1500 per year over the last 20 years!
-The attempt to increase the corporate tax rate to 11% for an extra 70 million euros thus destroying an entire lucrative service sector. (saved by the other parties)

-AKEL's insistence of delaying entry into the EURO for a year (we would have hit the crisis in CYP and probably would have become a second Iceland.) Again, saved by the other parties.
That's something I agree with you..

And many many more bloopers, cons, backhanders, shenanigans, blunders and scandals that these communist fools have been performing since they took power.
Blah, blah, blah....Get in terms with reality and accept that for the next 3 years you will continue to have an akelite as your president..get used to it!
Personally I am not a supporter of any political party in Cyprus but consider myself a free thinking capitalist. Had these things been committed under other political parties I would have highlighted in the same way as GR can testify to his annoyance when I did it for the Papadopoulos govt.
Yeah right!!!

[AWE]

And, she's sending us a few of these:





Also noteworthy is the German Navy’s clear readiness and resources for force projection. Provided that the EU’s southern belt is experiencing financial difficulties, Germany may very well be enticed to intervene in the mediterranean with its own resources in a near future, so as to not depend on French and British forces.

O are you clutching at straws again, from the Economist in July 10:

The biggest is that the Bundeswehr is not set up for the tasks that await it. With just 6,700 of its 250,000 troops deployed abroad it is “at the limit” of its capacity, says Mr zu Guttenberg.

http://www.economist.com/node/16591076

In short German conscripts cannot be deployed abroad and as they are the bulk of the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) you live in hope.

[Lit]

TC Newspapers vent fury at Merkel's Cyprus visit

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE / PHOTO : CY-STOCK.COM
• Wed, Jan 12, 2011

The Turkish Cypriot press gives extensive coverage today to the visit paid yesterday to the Republic of Cyprus by the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel.

Most of the papers refer to the visit on their front page, with the daily Kibris describing “Merkel’s fiasco” and reporting that the German Chancellor praised President Christofias’ efforts on the issue of the solution of the Cyprus problem and accused the Turkish side.

Under the title “Look what unfounded thing she said”, daily Vatan refers to the statement by Merkel that “while the Greek Cypriot side is ready for an honourable agreement, the Turkish side does not respond to these steps”. The paper describes this statement as a “fallacy”. Under the title “Harsh reply to Merkel”, the paper also publishes the reply to Merkel’s statements by the Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan.

Daily Star Kibris also refers to the same statement by Angela Merkel and argues that “The German queen talked big”. It also refers to Erdogan’s reply under the title “Erdogan: Merkel should have tea with Schroder”.
Daily Afrika covers the issue under the title “Merkel watched the north from the roof”. The paper reports that the German Chancellor did not visit the occupied areas of Cyrus and only watched this area from the roof of Ledra Palace Hotel at the buffer zone.

Daily Kibrisli refers to German Chancellor’s statements under the title “Nasty European”.

Daily Yeni Volkan alleges that “German Chancellor Merkel spoke like the Greek Cypriots”.

Daily Haberdar covers the issue under the title “Why don’t you just shut up” and reports that Merkel’s statements made the Turkish Cypriot politicians angry. The paper also refers to Erdogan’s statements who argued that Merkel “forgets what she says”. Erdogan alleged that the German Chancellor had said that the EU committed a mistake by accepting Cyprus as its member.

Daily Havadis covers the issue in its inside pages under the title “Merkel accused the Turkish side” whilst the Daily Gunes refers to the issue under the title “Merkel bullshitted”.

Daily Halkin Sesi publishes a picture of President Christofias and the German Chancellor under the title “Merkel’s kiss!” The paper alleges that President Christofias was very happy with Merkel’s statements, which it describes as “kiss of life” for Christofias.

[insan]

TC Newspapers vent fury at Merkel's Cyprus visit

FAMAGUSTA GAZETTE / PHOTO : CY-STOCK.COM
• Wed, Jan 12, 2011

The Turkish Cypriot press gives extensive coverage today to the visit paid yesterday to the Republic of Cyprus by the German Chancellor, Angela Merkel.

Most of the papers refer to the visit on their front page, with the daily Kibris describing “Merkel’s fiasco” and reporting that the German Chancellor praised President Christofias’ efforts on the issue of the solution of the Cyprus problem and accused the Turkish side.

Under the title “Look what unfounded thing she said”, daily Vatan refers to the statement by Merkel that “while the Greek Cypriot side is ready for an honourable agreement, the Turkish side does not respond to these steps”. The paper describes this statement as a “fallacy”. Under the title “Harsh reply to Merkel”, the paper also publishes the reply to Merkel’s statements by the Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan.

Daily Star Kibris also refers to the same statement by Angela Merkel and argues that “The German queen talked big”. It also refers to Erdogan’s reply under the title “Erdogan: Merkel should have tea with Schroder”.
Daily Afrika covers the issue under the title “Merkel watched the north from the roof”. The paper reports that the German Chancellor did not visit the occupied areas of Cyrus and only watched this area from the roof of Ledra Palace Hotel at the buffer zone.

Daily Kibrisli refers to German Chancellor’s statements under the title “Nasty European”.

Daily Yeni Volkan alleges that “German Chancellor Merkel spoke like the Greek Cypriots”.

Daily Haberdar covers the issue under the title “Why don’t you just shut up” and reports that Merkel’s statements made the Turkish Cypriot politicians angry. The paper also refers to Erdogan’s statements who argued that Merkel “forgets what she says”. Erdogan alleged that the German Chancellor had said that the EU committed a mistake by accepting Cyprus as its member.

Daily Havadis covers the issue in its inside pages under the title “Merkel accused the Turkish side” whilst the Daily Gunes refers to the issue under the title “Merkel bullshitted”.

Daily Halkin Sesi publishes a picture of President Christofias and the German Chancellor under the title “Merkel’s kiss!” The paper alleges that President Christofias was very happy with Merkel’s statements, which it describes as “kiss of life” for Christofias.

... but actually, she pointed left and hit the right... "we" have very much in common with them... from the ancient times till today...

[Viewpoint]

Is this the same German who claimed south Cyprus should never have been allowed to enter the EU before finding a solution???

[Lit]

Is this the same German who claimed south Cyprus should never have been allowed to enter the EU before finding a solution???

What you and the Box head do not realize is that human societies and politics are never static. Just look at your beloved Turkey and its recent lurch Eastward. I cant help but think that Turkey's new positioning had something to do with the Chancellor's change in thinking. Its a new world and i am loving every minute of it.

[Viewpoint]

Is this the same German who claimed south Cyprus should never have been allowed to enter the EU before finding a solution???

What you and the Box head do not realize is that human societies and politics are never static. Just look at your beloved Turkey and its recent lurch Eastward. I cant help but think that Turkey's new positioning had something to do with the Chancellor's change in thinking. Its a new world and i am loving every minute of it.

Whats changed the island is still divided and no solution in sight.

[Oracle]

And, she's sending us a few of these:





Also noteworthy is the German Navy’s clear readiness and resources for force projection. Provided that the EU’s southern belt is experiencing financial difficulties, Germany may very well be enticed to intervene in the mediterranean with its own resources in a near future, so as to not depend on French and British forces.

O are you clutching at straws again, from the Economist in July 10:

The biggest is that the Bundeswehr is not set up for the tasks that await it. With just 6,700 of its 250,000 troops deployed abroad it is “at the limit” of its capacity, says Mr zu Guttenberg.

http://www.economist.com/node/16591076

In short German conscripts cannot be deployed abroad and as they are the bulk of the German armed forces (Bundeswehr) you live in hope.

That article is talking about changes which need to be made. And, six months ago! Now is the time to change!

Besides, we don't want conscripts. Their 6,700 professionals will do.

[Me Ed]

Germany and Cyprus are partners in a way that is the envy of Turkey.

When the Turks infested Germany it didn't work out as the Germans envisaged and they wished they would fuck of back.

But even the Gypo Turks would not return back to the scum-hole Turkey.