This aricle is absoluteley spot on i.m.o. please read

newlad



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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 11:49

http://northcyprus.biz/north_cyprus_FeedRedir.asp?FID=9587

No1Doyen


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 12:06

The last paragraph says it all.........



The old Cypriots have thrown their last round of dice. If they win, Cyprus will be united and will enjoy all the advantages of being a member of the EU. However, if the game is lost, it will be time for the old men to leave the coffee house in order to let a new game begin. This time, the end of the negotiations game will not be peaceful unification, but peaceful separation. In either case, a new era for Cyprus will begin.

AlexF065


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 12:10

Yeah

get the old men out the coffee shop and start the process of peaceful separation cos with the attitude of the south I cannot see a remarriage

newlad



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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 12:21

Why wait while next April lets start the ball rolling now,

Paul.

newlad



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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 13:53

So when Talat loses the election in April and a more hard line politician takes over sureley that will be the start of seperation,

Paul.

billyboy1


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 14:32

Thanks for that...all the info that is needed to understand the situation thoroughly.....



seperation for me....thats my vote

greylag


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 17:07

Me too Billy,

Grey.

karakum5c



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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 17:19

The Island of Love in a permanent state of separation !!!



Thats the 21st century for you !!



Thats life !

mamachina


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 17:24

Ive just ploughed through the whole article - bit deep!! But very interesting, and I opt for peaceful separation too! Agree with Paul - why dont they get on with it now, stop all this putting off til x or y happens - it just drags on and on.

rocking


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 18:16

Bring it on - separation once and for all. Hurray.

malsancak


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 18:52

I think you're missing one other possible outcome of the failure of the talks and that is a Turkish take over of some sort. Currently they pay the bills and I guess they'll want something for that. If Turkey gets into the EU then there'll probably be little difference, but what if Turkey becomes more radically Muslim?

iankb


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 19:39

I think that the article was spot on and reflects a great deal of indepth thinking and reasoning by the authors.Malsancak is also not far off the mark.For instance, it is not widely known but the TK.Goverment ( for that read AK Party ) have prohibited the Distribution,Consumption and Sale of Alcohol in the Asian side of Istanbul and also around certain areas of central Ankara.If this is not Islam at work by stealth then tell me what it is.



Ian

wynyardman



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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 20:08

Hi All,



Can you guys not think past seperation or unity.?



Is there a total lack of creative thinking on this subject? Think outside the box!



Suggestions ?????



wynyardman

florence1


Joined: 29/08/2009
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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 20:14

I don't think that here is any chance of Turkey getting into the EU. But I wish there was. I'm all for separation, but i'm not a TC

natalie


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 20:53

I just hope and pray that whatever happens and something like everyone else feels will, is in favour of the TRNC people

greylag


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 20:59

Wynard mess 13 are we talking micro thingey mabobs,

Grey.

malsancak


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 21:30

msg 12, iankb wrote "it is not widely known but the TK.Goverment ( for that read AK Party ) have prohibited the Distribution,Consumption and Sale of Alcohol in the Asian side of Istanbul and also around certain areas of central Ankara.If this is not Islam at work by stealth then tell me what it is. "

Oh no! Please let there be a solution!

wynyardman



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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 22:25

Greylag,



What I am talking about is an Internationally acceptable solution, that allows everyone to move on!



I say again. Think outside the box.!! Call it what you will. "Life goes on"



wynyardman

greylag


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 22:34

But Wynard,

Who in international circles gives a flying **** about Northern Cyprus if they did we wouldnt be having this debate now,

Grey.

wynyardman



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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 22:37

greylaq,



Cypriots?........and the International community that seek an end to the emnity!



wynyardman

petez


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Message Posted:
03/11/2009 23:17

Many thanks for the link.. we should give credit to the original article



http://www.meforum.org/2491/cyprus-crossroads

newlad



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Message Posted:
04/11/2009 00:30

Well said Pete,

Paul.