enough is enough and Greek Cypriot no to referendun

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 11:05

Two interesting pieces on the unity talks: Greek Cypriots saying Dec to early for referendum and Turkey saying enough is enough



http://news.xinhuanet.com/english/2009-07/14/content_11708570.htm





http://haber.turk.net/haber_detay.asp?ID=2303466&Cat=ENG

Brinsley


Joined: 04/04/2009
Posts: 6858

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 11:17

I like 'Alternative ways'. A euphemism for annexing TRNC? I hope so and not before time!



Richard

niftyduo


Joined: 27/04/2008
Posts: 230

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 12:17

Just get the feeling that the battle lines are being drawn. The GC' will resist a referendum until they are sure of a yes vote. They dare not risk another'no' otherwise it will be the end of their quest to recover the whole island

dobbo



Joined: 13/06/2007
Posts: 72

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 12:50

Just a thought but would it not of been a good idea to have found out what the majority of Cypriots north and south wanted before they started the talks.

karakum5c



Joined: 18/03/2008
Posts: 1021

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 13:04

dobbo--- dont be stupid where is the fun in that.

sporty


Joined: 06/12/2007
Posts: 685

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 20:24

annex it to turkey and be done with it! The Turkish Riviera would sound good!No euro for currency either.

andy-f


Joined: 03/05/2009
Posts: 1256

Message Posted:
20/07/2009 20:56

i say annex it soon as possible, you have to be blind to not see annexation as the only feasible outcome. im sick of saying on hear the talks are a sham, history will tell our grand children that they tried thro mediation but failed due to huge differences to unite the island. i think the big players behind the scenes like Ankra the US have know this is the end result for many many months.

andre 514


Joined: 31/03/2008
Posts: 1163

Message Posted:
21/07/2009 05:19

richard,



having been one of those wondering about ncyp being absorbed into turkey

I never ever thought it would happen at a particular moment,

but simply be be a continuing and very gradual process born of necessity...



dobbo,



something I have always argued:

at least have some sort of framework agreed beforehand or don't bother,

haggling bazaar-style will never work the magic

that is why we should not be surprised that it's all fading away anyhow



on balance I would be in favour of an agreement with the south although:



firstly there is no sign of compromise whatsoever, so no deal in prospect obviously

secondly some of those "talking up" the chances are I suspect often doing this for "other reasons"

thirdly there are one or two viable alternatives or the status quo can continue regardless