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The Cyprus Issue: A British View Again

How can we solve it? (keep it civilized)

Postby cypezokyli » Thu Oct 26, 2006 7:00 am

Noaxetogrind wrote:I advise them to visit and see, to find out that the Turkish Cyprus are equally nice people but arguably more genuine on the whole, to discover that the food is superior by miles to that they will normally find in the south, to find lovely uncrowded beaches while they still can, to visit superb castles and Salamis AND THEN make up their minds. Many of them are going to do so. I don't tell them that Turkish Cypriot young ladies are really good looking. They will notice this immediately the arrive.


Do I own a propery in the north? NO


i ate some really noce kiofte in the north, and i have to admit that the spices used were better than our own. but i also ate some really bad kalamari on bogaz... :lol:
i also agree that the north has really beautiful places. i actually believe that the north side of pentadaktylos is the most beautiful place in cyprus. from scenery, beaches, castles... true, while they still can... tcs are following exactly the same practises we used in the south 30 years ago , and the beauty of pentadaktylos will soon be build :(



Since 1974 I have been on holiday to Cyprus on 4 occasions, the first time to the south in 1975 and in the last 5 or 6 years I have been to the north twice and to the south the other time. Greek Cypriot propaganda is very slick and professional and talking to friends who have only been to the south they have nearly all accepted it all. Not for one second did they realise that Turkish cypriots had been killed by Greeks too or that after independence a massacre of Turkish villagers was carried out in December 1963. 'We saw photos in Nicosia' they say 'showing dead bodies and missing persons but there was nothing to say that Turkish Cypriots sufferred as well'.
On holidays to the north what proganda have I encountered. NONE.

propaganda is all over cyprus, both north and south. its everywhere. starting from the smallest things to the biggest ones. interesting is that the techniques used are exactly the same. i dont doubt that we use a lot of it, but to see it only in the south...you really have to put an effort to achieve that :wink:

Learning that Turkish Cypriots had to leave land behind in the south the response is normally on the line of 'really. we were only ever told one side of the story then'.


but thats still not the whole story. :wink:
especially when it comes to reffuggees , history of refuggees, their claim on land, the use of their land etc. the refuggee topic is really complicates and has so many aspects, that an attempt to say the whole story in two sentences, is inevitably biased (from either side)

what I have read by non-partial observers and historians.

could you share with us these sources ?
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Postby Viewpoint » Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:01 am

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If "TC view" you mean the insistance on the illegal occupation of Cyprus by Turkey, the insistance for our ethnic cleansing and the violations of our rights, then no, there is nothing to like in people that support such things against me.


And all these things happened out of thin air and because the TCs and Turkey felt so mean that they thought they would take 37% of their island. Don't hide behind your finger Piratis your side is just as much to blame as we are so stop trying to lay blame clearly on our door.

Today is the result of our actions of the past if you are not happy then you have to work with Tcs to try an build a joint future. The last attempt at reunification was may I remind you rejected by yourselves and nothing has happened since because you intent on using your EU leverage to extract your demands from Turkey. Then if that's the route you wish to pursue then you have to take the rough with the smooth as the EU will manipulate you for their own benefits which may not coincide with yours but which you will have to swallow.

Would you like somebody that said that your human rights should be violated and that you should be forcefuly ethnically cleansed from your homeland? In fact advoating such illegalities and crimes is a criminal offence in most countries.


Your violations while we had the only opportunity to build a united Cyprus were OK during 1963 to 1974 and you have conveniently forgotten them yet you only see what is a result of your own actions as much as mine. It is in your hands to resolve issues and have the army leave yet you continue with the same rhetoric thinking that it will solve things. As long as you bury your head in the sand and talk out of your arse things will continue as is.

You advocate GC administered democracy and human rights for all "Cypriots" yet you don't know how to get there. All you know is that we TCs should submit to GC demands and accept living in a GC states run by GCs. Ain't gonna happen, you need to revise how you see the TC role in a united Cyprus as we will never again be reduced to minority status under the thumb of the GC majority.

In the same way I respect the human rights of other people I demand that they also respect mine. If they don't, I have every right to respond accordingly.


You can expect this once you have agreed the framework of how you will live united with those people, put in place the mechanism for what you demand and then I will show you all the respect you demand but as long as you advocate returning to GC domination I will continue as I am until a time you either see sense and accept we are equals or the swing of power goes your way and blow all TCs to kingdom come and finish off what you started back in 1963.
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Postby Viewpoint » Thu Oct 26, 2006 8:04 am

growuptcs wrote:Im branding them uncivilized because of having the same mindsets like the people that bought holocaust victims gold teeth for jewelry. People that would make uncivilized purchases just to see their investment pay off. Next you'll tell me all the icons that got stolen from all the Greek churches after 1974 are your property too. Keep digging.


You really need to grow up yourself and stop posting drivel which does not even warrant a response.
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Postby andri_cy » Thu Oct 26, 2006 9:53 am

I am going to go with cypezokyli on this one. To say that one side doesn't use propaganda at all is unrealistic and a bit immature. Both sides use propaganda. That's what we do. Also, we need to stop calling people names like uncivilized, or telling them to shut their trap every time they say something we don't like. I know this is a forum and discussions get heated up but you all need to take a step back and relax, before you post. I mean if you really, let someone's words get to you like that, then you really need help. I disagree with VP and Piratis' approach. They are both one-sided hard headed stances. I think I am somewhere in the middle with cypezokyli.
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Postby Piratis » Thu Oct 26, 2006 10:50 am

Piratis,yes after the massacres were started by the GC side there were numerous others on both sides but as I said Greek propoganda is good. I agree Turkey should pull out of the north as there is no longer a possibility of the Greek Cypriots starting more killings and the perhaps you will start to forgive and forget but I get the impression that you are one person who will not entertain such an idea.


GCs started the killings? When did this happen? You are so full of shit my friend. GCs have been killed and oppressed by the Turks from the 15th century until today. How exactly did GCs "started" the killings?

I pointed out to my friends that the beaches in the north is one of the many reasons to visit good and posted the note saying the young ladies are attractive but for you to say that either of these facts has anything to do with propoganda is an inane argument.


If TC girls are pretty or not, or if the beaches in the occupied Cyprus are nice or not how does it relate to the Cyprus problem and how does it make the illegality of the occupation any less illegal? Why did you use such "arguments" in relation to the Cyprus Problem?

Most people have principles and they wouldn't buy something stolen or support an illegality. If during WWI they were describing to you how nice it is jewelry made out of the golden teeth of executed Jews, would you base your decision of whether to buy the Jewelry or not based on how good the Jewelry was?

The same case for Cyprus. People with principles and conscience would not support the illegalities, period. How nice those beaches stolen from RoC are, or how nice the TC girls are, is something totally irrelevant to anybody with some conscience. What is important is that an illegality and a crime is committed by Turkey in Cyprus and nobody should support the people that insist on such illegalities.



And all these things happened out of thin air and because the TCs and Turkey felt so mean that they thought they would take 37% of their island. Don't hide behind your finger Piratis your side is just as much to blame as we are so stop trying to lay blame clearly on our door.

No, the only thing that happened out of "thin air" was the initial invasion of Turks in Cyprus and the subsequent 300 of oppression against GCs. (or you are going to blame us for that also?) The 1974 invasion didn't happen out of thin air. The coup gave them the excuse they wanted to put into action their plans predating 1960 for partition.

Today is the result of our actions of the past if you are not happy then you have to work with Tcs to try an build a joint future.

If it is a result of our actions then why should I be penalized and you rewarded on my loss? There is no way to work with TCs, as so far you insist on using the 40.000 Turkish troops to force illegalities against us.

The last attempt at reunification was may I remind you rejected by yourselves

We rejected no attempt for unification. You accepted an attempt for partition which was rejected by us.

and nothing has happened since because you intent on using your EU leverage to extract your demands from Turkey.

The EU "leverage" is a perfectly legal one. On the other hand you are tyring to force us into capitulation using a 40.000 illegal occupation army occupying the north part of our country.

Your violations while we had the only opportunity to build a united Cyprus were OK during 1963 to 1974 and you have conveniently forgotten them

I never forgotten them. How about a bet: I will find you many posts that I condemn those violations. Now will you also finally accept and condemn your violations during the same period? Because you are the one who is conveniently forgetting things. Does TMT ring a bell to you? How about the 100s of GC casualties between 63 and 74? Do you remember those, or you remember only what you want to excuse yet more crimes against us?


You advocate GC administered democracy and human rights for all "Cypriots" yet you don't know how to get there.

I advocate Cypriot administered democracy and human rights. Something that you always rejected because you want to partition our country.

All you know is that we TCs should submit to GC demands and accept living in a GC states run by GCs.

Never said such thing unless for you Cypriots are only the GCs.

Ain't gonna happen, you need to revise how you see the TC role in a united Cyprus as we will never again be reduced to minority status under the thumb of the GC majority.

18% is a minority. It is ridiculous to even argue against this. The fact that this 18% wants many times more than what it proportionally belongs to them on the expense of all the rest, and they are trying to use military means to achieve it is disgusting.

You can expect this once you have agreed the framework of how you will live united with those people, put in place the mechanism for what you demand and then I will show you all the respect you demand but as long as you advocate returning to GC domination I will continue as I am

I advocate democracy as it exists in all other countries. What you advocate is illegalities and yet more crimes against us, as you are used to do since the day you set your food on this island.

until a time you either see sense and accept we are equals


You can have proportional power and everything, and be equal Cypriot citizens. But what you mean by "equals" is that you want your 18% minority to have 50% power which is undemocratic. The day that Turkey gives to the Greek minority of Turkey 50% power, then come and ask for that as well in Cyprus.

or the swing of power goes your way and blow all TCs to kingdom come and finish off what you started back in 1963.


Who started the killings are the Turks and they continue until today with their illegalities and crimes against us.
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Postby stuballstu » Thu Oct 26, 2006 12:47 pm

Piratis

Is it safe to assume that you blame Turkey for all the problems in Cyprus? Even from the 1500's?
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Postby Viewpoint » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:42 pm

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GCs started the killings? When did this happen? You are so full of shit my friend. GCs have been killed and oppressed by the Turks from the 15th century until today. How exactly did GCs "started" the killings?


So you antics from 1963-1974 were in response to what the Ottomans did back in 1571 man you have a very long memory and even longer vengeance streak. I'm referring to what happened to our fathers only 49 years ago. But you attitude should serve as a good example to all TCs of GCs never forgetting and wanting to get even for future reference.
We cleaned that slate in 1960 by signing an agreement to build a united Cyprus your hidden agenda of enosis was your downfall, you should have pursued more "Cypriot" unification issues rather than trying to turn Cyprus into Greece.

The same case for Cyprus. People with principles and conscience would not support the illegalities, period. How nice those beaches stolen from RoC are, or how nice the TC girls are, is something totally irrelevant to anybody with some conscience. What is important is that an illegality and a crime is committed by Turkey in Cyprus and nobody should support the people that insist on such illegalities.



Go tell this to the people of Poland and Bosnia...

No, the only thing that happened out of "thin air" was the initial invasion of Turks in Cyprus and the subsequent 300 of oppression against GCs. (or you are going to blame us for that also?) The 1974 invasion didn't happen out of thin air. The coup gave them the excuse they wanted to put into action their plans predating 1960 for partition.


Time to change the record, if you can seek vengeance for events of 500 years ago god help the TC community about event of only 40 years ago.

If it is a result of our actions then why should I be penalized and you rewarded on my loss? There is no way to work with TCs, as so far you insist on using the 40.000 Turkish troops to force illegalities against us.


You will be penalized as you put it until you can agree a solution, without out troops you would have forced your will many years ago with that swing in power you are so fond of.

We rejected no attempt for unification. You accepted an attempt for partition which was rejected by us.


Your warped version is your business the UN, EU, USA and many other countries back the Annan plan which you rejected.

The EU "leverage" is a perfectly legal one. On the other hand you are tyring to force us into capitulation using a 40.000 illegal occupation army occupying the north part of our country.


Do your worst but when it backfires don't blame all and sundry as per normal for your own mistakes.

I never forgotten them. How about a bet: I will find you many posts that I condemn those violations. Now will you also finally accept and condemn your violations during the same period? Because you are the one who is conveniently forgetting things. Does TMT ring a bell to you? How about the 100s of GC casualties between 63 and 74? Do you remember those, or you remember only what you want to excuse yet more crimes against us?


I condemn any violence but when you are forced into a corner, feel vulnerable and at risk, you have no other option but to use violence to protect your loved ones, you will give it your all to survive, that's a natural instinct.

I do not want excuse any crimes and I do acknowledge that innocent people were killed on both sides I have stated my regret in the past and have no problems doing so again. You just choose to ignore this fact.

I advocate Cypriot administered democracy and human rights. Something that you always rejected because you want to partition our country.


I only want this as it is the only realistic viable solution i can see the communities reaching. Otherwise we are kidding ourselves that we can unite and work together for the good of all Cypriots.

will return to answer the remainder of your post....
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Postby Pyrpolizer » Thu Oct 26, 2006 1:58 pm

Viewpoint wrote: Your violations while we had the only opportunity to build a united Cyprus were OK during 1963 to 1974 and you have conveniently forgotten them yet you only see what is a result of your own actions as much as mine.


May I inform you that TMT existed before 1960 and the British where making searches for guns not only for the Eokas but also for the TMTs. It seems to me you also forget that for the events of the 60s both sides are to be blamed. In fact after independence and upto 1962 the Gc side was practically armless. It was after seeing how much armaments the TMT has collected when they decided to catch up on the race.

I am not sure if this is what you mean by saying "your own actions as much as mine" but if it is, then I agree.

wrote: You can expect this once you have agreed the framework of how you will live united with those people, put in place the mechanism for what you demand and then I will show you all the respect you demand but as long as you advocate returning to GC domination I will continue as I am until a time you either see sense and accept we are equals or the swing of power goes your way and blow all TCs to kingdom come and finish off what you started back in 1963.


Please stop this. It is only good to frighten some illiterate TCs, and some old people. You know very well in whatever solution the TCs will be concentrated in the Northen part and be administered by themselves. There is absolutely no chance for the events of the 60s to be repeated either physically or because some extremists might like to try. The minority/majority issue will simply be out of question, it will be a federation under which every Federal part will be just one of the 2 parts of a united state. Even if after many years it evolves to unitary state it will still be a 2 district system one with a TC sector and one with a Gc sector.
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Postby Viewpoint » Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:06 pm

Pyrpolizer wrote:
Viewpoint wrote: Your violations while we had the only opportunity to build a united Cyprus were OK during 1963 to 1974 and you have conveniently forgotten them yet you only see what is a result of your own actions as much as mine.


May I inform you that TMT existed before 1960 and the British where making searches for guns not only for the Eokas but also for the TMTs. It seems to me you also forget that for the events of the 60s both sides are to be blamed. In fact after independence and upto 1962 the Gc side was practically armless. It was after seeing how much armaments the TMT has collected when they decided to catch up on the race.

I am not sure if this is what you mean by saying "your own actions as much as mine" but if it is, then I agree.

wrote: You can expect this once you have agreed the framework of how you will live united with those people, put in place the mechanism for what you demand and then I will show you all the respect you demand but as long as you advocate returning to GC domination I will continue as I am until a time you either see sense and accept we are equals or the swing of power goes your way and blow all TCs to kingdom come and finish off what you started back in 1963.


Please stop this. It is only good to frighten some illiterate TCs, and some old people. You know very well in whatever solution the TCs will be concentrated in the Northen part and be administered by themselves. There is absolutely no chance for the events of the 60s to be repeated either physically or because some extremists might like to try. The minority/majority issue will simply be out of question, it will be a federation under which every Federal part will be just one of the 2 parts of a united state. Even if after many years it evolves to unitary state it will still be a 2 district system one with a TC sector and one with a Gc sector.



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I can't believe it now you are talking sense....
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Postby Strahd » Thu Oct 26, 2006 2:59 pm

Viewpoint wrote:
Pyrpolizer wrote:
Viewpoint wrote: Your violations while we had the only opportunity to build a united Cyprus were OK during 1963 to 1974 and you have conveniently forgotten them yet you only see what is a result of your own actions as much as mine.


May I inform you that TMT existed before 1960 and the British where making searches for guns not only for the Eokas but also for the TMTs. It seems to me you also forget that for the events of the 60s both sides are to be blamed. In fact after independence and upto 1962 the Gc side was practically armless. It was after seeing how much armaments the TMT has collected when they decided to catch up on the race.

I am not sure if this is what you mean by saying "your own actions as much as mine" but if it is, then I agree.

wrote: You can expect this once you have agreed the framework of how you will live united with those people, put in place the mechanism for what you demand and then I will show you all the respect you demand but as long as you advocate returning to GC domination I will continue as I am until a time you either see sense and accept we are equals or the swing of power goes your way and blow all TCs to kingdom come and finish off what you started back in 1963.


Please stop this. It is only good to frighten some illiterate TCs, and some old people. You know very well in whatever solution the TCs will be concentrated in the Northen part and be administered by themselves. There is absolutely no chance for the events of the 60s to be repeated either physically or because some extremists might like to try. The minority/majority issue will simply be out of question, it will be a federation under which every Federal part will be just one of the 2 parts of a united state. Even if after many years it evolves to unitary state it will still be a 2 district system one with a TC sector and one with a Gc sector.



Congratulations :D
I can't believe it now you are talking sense....


sure he does, the TAKSIM sense...
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