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[miltiades]

I have on more than one occasion, many in fact, stated that " FOR THE INTERESTS OF CYPRUS I WOULD GO TO BED WITH THE DEVIL".

There are many injustices in the world today, always have been and always will be. We can not put them right, it is our duty to focus our attention to the needs and interests of out homeland for the sake of our young and fourthcoming generations.

Israel has a right to exist, so do the Palestinians, but for as long as the entire Arab world denies Israels right to exist, Israel will continue to do as it has done since 1948, look after its citizens and its nation.

Cyprus needs Israel as an ally, and right now so does Israel perhaps to a lesser extend but nevertheless the need is there as a result of the breakdown of relations with Turkey and the joint explorations for black gold.

Let us concern our selves primarily with removing the occupying Turkish army from our northern parts, let us worry less about warmongering nations. We are far too small and insignificant on the world stage to crusade against injustices taking place everywhere.

Our previous President obviously thought otherwise and prioritized a visit to ...Cuba of all places, what on earth does Cyprus have to gain by such insignificant nations, I wonder....

[GreekIslandGirl]

I have on more than one occasion, many in fact, stated that " FOR THE INTERESTS OF CYPRUS I WOULD GO TO BED WITH THE DEVIL".

May I suggest that in future you choose your bedfellows with a little more care.

- Such Faustian pacts will never get us the long-term peace we hope for.

We are in the EU now and we have to make them give us something of what we need, having been the beneficiaries of so much of Cyprus' present and future wealth. I believe Christofias was the main instigator behind closer ties for the EU with Russia and that is such a boost to this whole region. It's also clear Greece is behind our swift alliance with Israel, who could have by-passed Cyprus altogether if not for Papandreou's relationship with Netanyahu. Perhaps Israel sees Cyprus/Greece as a way into the EU. We must learn to read the signs and the USA is on the way out. Dying stars try and take others down with them, but we are anchored to Europe and that is our ONLY safeguard.

[miltiades]

I have on more than one occasion, many in fact, stated that " FOR THE INTERESTS OF CYPRUS I WOULD GO TO BED WITH THE DEVIL".

May I suggest that in future you choose your bedfellows with a little more care.

- Such Faustian pacts will never get us the long-term peace we hope for.

We are in the EU now and we have to make them give us something of what we need, having been the beneficiaries of so much of Cyprus' present and future wealth. I believe Christofias was the main instigator behind closer ties for the EU with Russia and that is such a boost to this whole region. It's also clear Greece is behind our swift alliance with Israel, who could have by-passed Cyprus altogether if not for Papandreou's relationship with Netanyahu. Perhaps Israel sees Cyprus/Greece as a way into the EU. We must learn to read the signs and the USA is on the way out. Dying stars try and take others down with them, but we are anchored to Europe and that is our ONLY safeguard.

I heralded our entry into the European Community as the most historicaly fundamental event in our history.

I also herald our newly established ties with Israel as equaly fundamental.

I would dearly love to see our relations with Russia expand and solidify, more so now that there are so many Russians in Cyprus.

[Paphitis]

I have on more than one occasion, many in fact, stated that " FOR THE INTERESTS OF CYPRUS I WOULD GO TO BED WITH THE DEVIL".

May I suggest that in future you choose your bedfellows with a little more care.

- Such Faustian pacts will never get us the long-term peace we hope for.

We are in the EU now and we have to make them give us something of what we need, having been the beneficiaries of so much of Cyprus' present and future wealth. I believe Christofias was the main instigator behind closer ties for the EU with Russia and that is such a boost to this whole region. It's also clear Greece is behind our swift alliance with Israel, who could have by-passed Cyprus altogether if not for Papandreou's relationship with Netanyahu. Perhaps Israel sees Cyprus/Greece as a way into the EU. We must learn to read the signs and the USA is on the way out. Dying stars try and take others down with them, but we are anchored to Europe and that is our ONLY safeguard.

Once again I don't mean to be rude so don't take it this way.

The Israeli's could never bypass the RoC EEZ without going through Egypt or Turkey. Furthermore, an Israeli firm DELEK has substantial interests in RoC plot 12 (Aprodite). They were the first to bid for RoC licences along with Noble Energy.

These deals had absolutely nothing to do with Papandreou! Also, Israel has no interest to enter the EU and it is probably impossible even if they wanted to. They certainly do not need the EU since they have the US in their pocket.

Christofias was also the worst administration the RoC ever had to endure. They were very inept. Their record speaks for itself unfortunately.