WASHINGTON -- The U.S. Senate will this week start discussions over a Kosovo status resolution.
Source: B92, Beta
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The resolution also urges President George Bush to increase U.S. pressure in the UN Security Council in order to have Kosovo declared an independent state, “without redrawing borders.”
The senators also advocate swift establishment of diplomatic ties with Kosovo after its independence, warning however that Priština must approach fulfillment of democratic standards “seriously“, as well as provide security for the Serbs in the province.
Obrad Kesić, a political analyst based in Washington, told B92 the Albanian lobby has already managed to influence the Senate, and confirmed the resolution was ready. Kesić also stressed the senators behind the document, Lieberman in particular, were the leading figures in the Senate Committee on Foreign Relations.
“I expect a difficult debate on the subject after the holidays. It is hard to predict whether the resolution will pass,” Kesić said, adding that Senate resolutions were not legally binding and therefore had no direct influence on U.S. foreign policy.
I wonder what they mean by "Without redrawing borders." The UN plan seeks to do exactly that. So this is a little odd.
As for what the US will do, I feel like it doesn't matter. This is news that's years old. We new they would take this position many years ago, even prior to 1998.
(Blacky, 9 April 2007 10:39)
I can tell you what do they mean" without redrawing bordes", It means Kosovo/a would not be able to join Albania proper and/or annex part of Macedonia. Kosovo/a has its own border ,which were defined long before we were born. Old Yugoslavia was an artificially created Country and was doing vert weel despite that, but Milosevic came along and serbs followed all way to the destruction of old Yug.
(M.Miller, 9 April 2007 11:04)
Firstly, the borders thing probably refers to North Mitrovica becuase it would be incredubly embarassing to UNMIK if North Mitrovica was not a part of Republic of Kosova. Remeber they illegaly sold off Trepca and would have to give the money back.
Secondly, where is the Serbian diaspora? There are more Serbs in US than Albanians so why is the Albanian lobby the loudest on Capitol Hill?
(Jack, 9 April 2007 12:50)
Jack,
When it comes to lobbying, it is not a matter of being loud or not. Albanians have been always active in the US politics, supporting the right side (even financially).
(Hermon, 9 April 2007 13:49)
It's busy trying hard, but is largely distrusted for the support it gave to Milosevic and to Serbia's wars in Slovenia, Croatia, Bosnia, and Kossovo.
If you begin wars and end up losing them, you shouldn't cry wolf and complain of injustice. You have to live with the consequences. It's sad. It's tragic, but that's how it is.
(Stan, 9 April 2007 14:13)
Clear to see that the narcotic and vice peddling Albanian mafia has the financial means to buy congressmen from both Republican and Democrat camps. What a pathetic and distasteful indictment of the American political system.
(Kieran Martin, Belfast, Ireland, 9 April 2007 14:16)
Kieran - I couldn't agree more! It's disgusting. I hope that those in the Senate knock this back, but luckily any decision has no bearing under international law.
(kate, 9 April 2007 14:37)
Mjeran Martin from Belfast,
Where did you see so "clear" "the narcotic and vice peddling Albanian mafia".
Thnere is not such thing in the US. Everybody knows that Albanians are very successful businessmen in the US, generating billions of USD every year.
In case you do not follow the politics here, please be aware that during the election period all the politicians organize campains to collect financial support for their election process.
Now if your mind its twisted enought to think about "narcotics" and "corruption" only, thats your own problem. Dont mix things up please
(Hermon, 9 April 2007 14:52)
The Albanians do have a much stronger lobby than Serbs so this should pass by an overwhelming margin. 100 to nothing probably in favor of indepedence. Albanians are more Albanian than Serbs are Serb in the US.
(Brian, 9 April 2007 15:11)
The Washington Post, 28 April 1999, quoted Senator Lieberman as saying, "The United States of America and the Kosovo Liberation Army stand for the same human values and the principles...Fighting for the KLA is fighting for human rights and American values."
Need I remind Senator Lieberman that many in the Kosovo Liberation Army were trained in Osama bin Laden's terrorist camps? Do I need to remind Senator Lieberman, that according to Derek Chappell, spokesperon for UNMIK Police Briefing announced on 20 May 2002, of "Sex Slavery, prostitution and rape runs wild in Kosovo."
(Stella L. Jatras, 9 April 2007 15:12)
To answer your question Jack,
The Albanian lobby groups have huge financial support from the mother country with drugs and human slavery profits. This $ goes into the pockets of Senator Joseph Lieberman and friends. This lobby is very well organized and the $ buys a lot of power in Washington.
It's about time someone exposed what scum fund the democrat party in the USA.
(gbc, 9 April 2007 15:15)
It's better for Ireland to take care of their own problems instead of offending albanians. Remember the Irish mafia when they first came to the U.S? Do you wanna talk about it?
It does not matter where the money comes from; the problem is that the US government and therefore its people are for sale! Money is all that matters in the US, not justice, freedom or what is right. What a shame!
(Zoran, 9 April 2007 15:57)
Stella
You sound like you are burning with hatred towards K-Albanians. How in the world you can say that KLA was trained in camps of Bin Laden. We Albanians never had or have any ties or any love for Arabian terrorist. Show me some proof. As matter of fact, I remember very well when Carlos the Jackal was the most wanted world terrorist and especially from French Government, and he was being sheltered by Serbs in Serbia proper (of course government officials). As far as Derek Chappell statement I do not know, but I know one thing for sure that Derek Chapell was kicked out from the mission for stupid statements. Mr. Lieberman is a fine gentlemen and a very good politician. I am surprised at b92 for not editing your racist comments full of hatred.
(M.Miller, 9 April 2007 15:59)
gbc,
do you have any facts to support that theory? Because if you dont, than thats a clear offense and I dont think B92 should post offensive comments like yours.
(Hermon, 9 April 2007 16:03)
Poor Serbs! I pity the pathetic position they find themselves in. Having lost four wars, having been let go by five countries, and now about to be let go by the sixth, and having been reduced to nothing short of an international pariah state, they can do NOTHING else but make up false & despicable propaganda which no one buys. They are quick with their words, but VERY VERY short on facts. Whoever said that there are more Serbs in the US than there are Albanians...please don't make me laugh. check the census figures. And don't forget that more than half of the census people registered as "yugoslavs" are albanians. Come again please!
(Sidi, 9 April 2007 16:04)
stella, wheres the evidance "osama"???? as u keep reading kosovo fades into the distance from serbia and from the ashes a new country.
most were trained in the yugoslav army, then trained albania . maybe all that you mention is correct re: sex slavery, and the point is???? its happenning in serbia also?? its so strange for a smart race, nobody on this forum has commented on the polt and wood interview. that should give you all and indication of what when who why n how of the contact group. it wont change your mind or how you feel but atleast it will lesson the blow, we told you so. no excuses
(sunny, 9 April 2007 17:27)
To Brian,
"Albanians are more Albanian than Serbs are Serb in the US."
Can you explain the relevance of this statement? Does this mean that all Serbs should dissagree with Kosova's independence? Does being a Serb mean being a hard-headed, racist, xenophobic? Think about what you are saying for a bit.
How about this: Maybe many Serbs in America are not as brainwashed with hatred as Serbs in Serbia. They grew up in a free democratic country. Maybe they understand Albanians' right to self-determination. Maybe some of them rightly feel some guilt for supporting people like Milosevic and causing so many wars. Maybe they want to make up for the injustices they contributed to... Why should freedom-loving Serb-Americans support continuing oppression of Albanians?
(Niko, 9 April 2007 17:35)
Albanian Lobby + US Political System + Outcome = Shameful
"Save Serbia, Our Ally" - a WW1 poster read in Washington DC.
Its about time USA helps the Serbians before it is too late. We have all seen Iraq, Vietnam, and even Yugoslavia embarassed NATO 'intentions' and 'policies'.
Do they really want to amputate our heartland from us this badly? Do they not know what they are doing and what this will lead to?
100% positive a stronger Serbia will come out of this no matter what the solution, because Serbians have just had enough of the fodder.
(Vojvoda, 9 April 2007 17:49)
Well as an American citizen I do not support the senate on this resolution. I am a big fan of Senators McCain and Liberman and most of the time even their foreign policy platforms. My dream ticket for '08 would be those two, but they are dead wrong. I am a registered Republican, I voted for Bush in 2004 ( was not old enough in 2000), but this is not a sound plan.
Let us not beat up on the Irish. If Kosovo becomes independent under the guise of self determination (vetvendosje), mass human rights 'abuses', 'historical claims', and cultural differences, so should N. Ireland.
Furthermore it is folly to compare the 'Irish Mafia', its influences and its practices, with the current state in ethnic-Albanian areas. Look at the Republic, it has been independent only since 1949 (broad autonomy since 1922)and compare its progress to the Independent nation of Albania.
The mindset of the Albanian People need to change.
Sidi wrote:
"And don't forget that more than half of the census people registered as "yugoslavs" are albanians. Come again please!"
Croats and Albanians NEVER called themselves Yugoslavs...
Serbs were the only ones to do this (as stupid as some are)...
If you were to take a consensus again, and remove the Yugoslav checkbox, you'd realize just how MANY Serbs are in the diaspora...
The main difference is that Serbs in the diaspora are seeking to create a better lives for themselves, rather than wasting their energy on pre negotiated politics and lies..
Many of THEM were refugees from Bosnia and Croatia. So who would their money go to anyways? There's nothing "back home" left for most of them.
As far as lobbying goes, Serbs aren't as vocal as the Albanian community..Many of them are 4th generation Serbs to boot..Serbs by name, but American in upbringing. Their knowledge and memories of Serbia are from when people were honest, uncorrupted and hardworking. So you need to understand that those same Serbs don't see themselves as aggressors OR rapists.
Sidi, you need to stop claiming Serbs are warmongers..As far as loosing four wars go, i don't know anybody who ever WON a war..You really have no clue.
You need to stop treating Serbia as a Leper among a virgin colony..
Have a look at ethnic demographics BEFORE and AFTER the war..You might learn a thing or two.
Serbs aren't stupid..In all of the protests, banters, and yelling from the West, you NEVER EVER saw support for Milosevic. Serbs in the diaspora never trusted that communist. Unfortunately during wartime, they weren't given the luxury to choose leaders. And during war, your self defence comes first and foremost..
Just ask any American who defends against terrorism in Iraq..It doesn't make sense, but while you're under the flag of "Self Defence", anything is legal....
SIDI, you really need to sit with some Serbs and see what you're missing...
(Pijetro, 9 April 2007 18:31)
Why, you ask? Because the Kosovo Albanians lobby is swimming in drug money that has been making its way for a decade and a half at least into our congressional representatives' pockets, whereas the Serbian lobby doesn't have the money to buy influence in Washington. And money is what it takes, not justice.
(Blackbird, 9 April 2007 18:46)
Make Kosovo independent without redrawing borders... As long as Serbia's borders are not REDRAWN then they can do whatever they want. But this statement is coming from the USA, and we all know how they like to SAY ONE THING and DO ANOTHER.
Just look at "STANDARDS BEFORE STATUS"... its the other way around according to Leeberman, or Resolution 1244 where they PICKED and CHOOSED which parts to implement. But this party is gonna come to a very quick end shortly.
Kosovo's independence is about as stable as a structure made from a deck of playing cards. Just one gust of wind from the right direction (for some reason I'm betting on EAST) and everything comes crashing down faster than you can imagine.
(Giver, 9 April 2007 18:55)
what S. Jatras is writing is correct, go and check it for yourself. if you say she is full of hatred towards the Albanian, what are you saying about the german intelligence, that is being quite more precise and detailed in it´s report about the K-albanians and the situation in KiM.
your comments lack the most simple premises: knowledge.
it´s almost like in a kindergarden here, so much "experts" writing in confusion...
(jovan, 9 April 2007 19:20)
Stella, Stella Stella, what a shame the "Serbiana".com has in its ranks of board of directors like you.
Is that the best you could do to? Your propaganda is in such an old fashion way, it is becoming funny already.
As for the Albanian lobby here in the USA, it is true that it's strong thank to people that contrubuted with hard earned money, I am one of them, and thousands of other successful businesmen, who contributed huge to this.
And by the way the articles in Serbiana.Com are childish full of 19Th century propaganda.
Kosova will be independent, while you can continue in Serbian.com to write what you like.
(Albion, 9 April 2007 20:47)
Think debate will be very difficult since I've no idea how one could have Kosovo declared an independent state, “without redrawing borders.”
(Joachim, 9 April 2007 23:06)
It would come to a great surprise to me that there are more Serbs than Alba’s in the US.
It does not matter any way, America has its own inters in the world and would not act because some Alba or Serbs are lobbying to do so.
Americas objective for the Balkans have been clear; to pacify the region so that Europe is stable and can concentrate fighting terrorists and the spread of nuke weapons.
America with Europeans should fight together.
(femi, 9 April 2007 23:46)
Kosovo will be independent regardless of that if we like it or not. If Balkan's people want to move forward, they should accept the reality. The decision about the independent Kosovo is not being made now by US Senate. The decision was made back in 1999, and now they're just reviewing it.
(Tim, 10 April 2007 01:07)
Like House Res 36, Sen Res 135 attempts to make legal,illegality, in order that transformational policies be implemented in places that the United States has vested natural interests. Not only is this bill wrong, it is immoral in that it will usher in again the age of lawlessness between nations, or rather seal this as a foreign policy strategy of the United States. Preemptive strikes whether done in Congress, or at the directive of an Executive Order has no place in the modern world. Sane people everywhere will oppose this legislation.
(xenia, 10 April 2007 03:02)
But remember Sidi, we american go around the world saving the day but when we are preoccupied with something else we tend to let the EU run things before you know it the US Troops will be out of Kosovo and then you will have the EU forces to keep the peace they did a real good job in bosnia and i am sure some dummy in the Presevo valley will starting crying they want independence too, Serbia cracks down and the EU will want to talk and all the albanainas in Presevo will be expelled to Kosovo. That is the next scenerio and since the US is busy elsewhere then you can deal with your European problems yourself the US won't come riding to the rescue again. Just remember that Sidi and Lobbyist cannot buy you help.
(J.Ham, 10 April 2007 03:37)
Some people keep using the word facts, as if any argument other than their own if inferior in terms of proof.
What exactly are facts that one could retrieve in an attempt to solidify their position? We could have written facts I suppose, but then again those aren't facts..they are interpretations by the observer(author/source). Then there are eye witness accounts, one could claim to have seen the brutality of the other side...but our truth is a product of our self, and is inherently biased. Simply put, we will see only the facts that fit into our own truth, and ignore those which do not lend support.
This is why there will simply never be a time when Albanian and Serbian people can come to any agreement on the history and present situation of Kosovo.
It is entertaining to read comments from disgruntled posters who argue to have more evidence about their stance. Provide me with facts please, and be sure to include a source. Bottom line is if you have an opinion on the issue, dont come up with prejudiced intolerance and try to demorilize the other side with your antics.
The truth of the matter is, lobbyists have effectively taken control of Washington. In the past two elections alone, the number of lobbyists has tripled! Furthermore, this (08) is projected to be the first billion dollar election, with Clinton and O'Bama raising massive amounts of campaign funding just in the first quarter. It is well known that money doesn't come free, there are always policies and public opinion being purchased, and the US has basically become what Alexander Hamilton envisioned. Thomas Jefferson is likely rolling in his grave.
The campaign contributions by the Albanian lobby have been enormous, mostly to democratic hopefulls. It seems that the Serbs are not as loyal to eachother as the Albanians are.
Either way, the decision on Kosovo should be made with critical analysis of the facts presented by both sides, and an understanding that the actual truth likely lies somewhere in the middle. It is unfortunate that the current political climate is weathered by lobby money rather than the pursuit of justice.
(Mark, 10 April 2007 03:40)
More than one million deported. Tens of thousands killed.Many parts of Kosovo bourned.Sarajevo, Dubrovnik,Srebrenica,Vukovar. Most wanted war criminals: Mladic and Karadzic still in freedom. Do you think that Serbs should be rewarded for their acts during the destruction of former Yogoslavia. Who in the world would live under Sertbian rule after what they did in Kosovo. Do You remember what it happen to a lot of Germans outside Germany during WW II. Serbs should accept the reality.That's the price they have to pay for the years of Milosevic's regime (attrocities) that they caused to other people from 1997. By this, they have to know,what they are expectig if Sebia supports followers of Milosecic-Radical Party. It's not the lobby of Albanians that influence the USA foreign policy. Its unjustice of Serbia exercised toward Albanians in Kosovo.
(Paul, 10 April 2007 05:21)
Don't get too excited about this domestic US debate because:
1. It is not binding to the US government, and even if it was,
2. The US doesn't own the UN.
Most of Kosovo is already de facto independent. But they will have to endure the de facto separation of the north from the rest of Kosovo. It has been like that since 1999 in any case. I see no prospect of anyone having the stomach to go to war to alter this de facto situation on the ground.
(lowe, 10 April 2007 05:22)
"…More than one million deported. Tens of thousands killed.Many parts of Kosovo bourned.Sarajevo, Dubrovnik,Srebrenica,Vukovar…Who in the world would live under Sertbian rule after what they did in Kosovo…(attrocities) that they caused to other people…"
"…Serbs should accept the reality…"
Well, Mark, reality is that about one million Serbs are ethnically cleansed from Croatia, Bosnia and Herzegovina and Kosovo. Serbia has a highest percentage of refuges, (in relation to total number of citizens), in all of Europe. At the same time, Serbia is most multi - cultural country of all of the states in the space of ex-YU. Minorities numbers stayed more or less constant in Serbia, (including very sizable number of Albanians in the Serbia proper), during the war and afterwards. The other new states, (on the territory of ex YU), expelled their minority / es and now are almost completely mono ethnic. We also see that attacks against us are continuing, that sizable part of our territory and people are under the treat, that certain countries use double standards, keep bending, twisting and violating international law, all against our interests.
So, I wouldn't say that Serbs are the ones that have difficulty in grasping a reality.
(Stevan, 10 April 2007 15:49)
Steven, I totally agree with your points, I think you thought I wrote Paul's comments. Anyway, the reality is that Albanians continue to flood every last dime (drug money) they have into lobbying overseas, while the Serbs are investing in the economic well-being of their own country. You can see how high the unemployment is in Kosovo, and compare with the rest of Serbia and it becomes clear that Albanians simply dont care about their living conditions, they dont care about co-existing with their neighbors the Serbs, they are so deadset on independence that they will go to great lengths and sacrifice much to achieve this.
This doesnt discount the violent tactics they have pursued for the past hundred years. It was not Milosevic, but a desire to relive the glory days of their Illyrian "ancestors" that led to the current situation. Albanians have often claimed that while Serbs have been in Kosovo for a thousand years, they have been for even longer. They claim it is theirs because Serbs stole it to begin with. If that is the case, why are they not disgruntled about Rome, and then Byzantium who truly conquered their lands with military force. Serbs were peacefully invited by the Greeks when kosovo was part of byzantium, to help fight off avars and other invading barbarians.
Not to mention that scholars cannot even agree on whether the Albanians even are descended ethnically from Illyrians, of if they are simply a mix of balkan people (Illyrian, Greek, Serb...) who have little more than linguistic ties with Illyrians.
Regardless of their origin, the argument holds no weight, and that would mean that croatia, bosnia, macedonia, greece and others all owe land to Albanians because they inhabited those lands before the Roman Empire. This is silly, and cannot be taken seriously. It is well know that Kosovo was taken by Serbs from the Greeks who controlled it NOT Albanians, well before the ottomans. What resulted when the Ottomans were kicked out was the justified desire of the Serbs to reclaim what was taken from them by the Ottomans. They did so, and received the blessing of the international community, fought on the right side in both world wars, and have been constantly been given the shaft when it comes to global powers interferring with balkan affairs. Albanians need to learn to co-exist with other nationalities, as this conflict isn't limited to just Serb vs. Albanian. The Albanians simply refuse to live in countries governed by non-albanians, despite having their own country right next door.
A fully autonomous kosovo within Serbian borders is the best solution, as this will force a mutual tolerance to take place, and maintain the self-rule of Albanians. In fact, they blame Serbia for their economic problems, but Serbs have not controlled ANYTHING regarding their condition since 99. The UN has, and has filtered BILLIONS through the province, and STILL living conditions are horrid. Perhaps if the resources invested in fueling the independence movement were invested in the economic infastructue of kosovo, the Albanians and Serbs living there would enjoy a higher living standard.
(Mark, 11 April 2007 01:18)
Mark, thanks for the very short history lesson. Very useful. Anyway…I don’t really think it matters who was where first and I don’t think Kosovars are asking for territory where Illyrians once lived. It’s funny though how when it comes to history Serbs always mention the middle ages when Serbia ruled the region, but never mention the time before when they didn’t even live there. But anyway that’s another subject.
The fact is that over 90% of Kosovars are Albanian and they do not wish to be ruled by Belgrade. Kosovar Albanians have fought for their rights for many centuries but were ignored. I think people like Marti Ahtisaari have a better idea of what’s right and wrong then me and you mate ;-)
In regards to the Albanian “mafia” I think it’s a well known fact that if Albanians and Serbs have something in common it’s organised crime. A “mafia” as such doesn’t exist, even you should know that Kieran. All countries in Europe should work together to stop organised crime, and that includes Serbia and Kosovo.
(Besi, 11 April 2007 15:06)
Besi, appreciate the response. I wish you would have produced points to counter what I said, but I will work with what you gave me.
To begin with the history, I have decided not to go into detail for obvious reasons of trying to get the relevant jist of the past several thousands of years in the region summed up in a couple paragraphs. However, contrary to your point about the Serbian historical arguments, I have mentioned the history before the middle ages; the Roman and subsequent Byzantine period. How far back do you want me to go? Not to mention the Illyrians were a primitive people comprised of various tribes. The Romans and Greeks brought modernized civilization to the region for the first time, conquered and dismantled any strongholds of Illyrians, and assimilated much of the balkan populations. Then, the Serbs were invited by the Greeks who controlled Kosovo at the time of the great migrations, and the Serbs set up a short-lived, but prosperous middevial kingdom. Then the ottomans came, muslims moved into the region including newly converted "Albanians" and Turks...and then the Serbs got kosovo and some of their Serbian lands back from the Ottomans as was overseen by the rest of the world.
Albania as a country and nationality as we know it today came about by 1913 I believe it was. Anyway, regardless, the Albanians were awarded lands that were held by Serb, Greek and Bulgar forces following the 2nd balkan war, as decided by the international community. It was not Serbias fault that the world powers awarded Albanians land disproportionate to the demographic situation, but Europes fault for seeking only to cut Serbias claim to any of the Adriatic coast (they came on as the strongest post-ottoman power in the balkans, and this caused concern to others with interests in the region at stake).
You mention that the Albanians living in Kosovo do not want anything to do with Belgrade, let alone be ruled by Serbs. My response is simple: the Serbs have offered such a high degree of autonomy for the province, that any ties with Serbia will have become a mere formality. This autonomy within Serbian borders is the best solution, as the Serbians would finally form a government and expedite their inevitable acceptance into the EU, along with Kosovo, allowing all nationalities in the multi-ethnic country of Serbia to reap the benefits of membership. Albanians would be in complete control of their own affairs, more so than under the current Ahtissari proposal which would permit the international community to keep both hands in Kosovo's proverbial cookie jar for a long time.
Albanians are just too blinded by their hate for Serbs and hunger for the idea of independence that they are willing to overlook the advantages of cooperatively working with the Serbs, who are tired from war and ready to move on, and showing that it is possible to bury the hatchet of a hundred year old civil war that has included brutal crimes equally commited by Albanians as well as Serbs.
While Serbs and Albanians have organized crime in common, the extent and conditions under which they do so are quite different. The KLA had funding from Bin Laden, and from the highly prominent ties with the heroin trade. Milosevic and his elite buddies from Serbia merely used organized crime to fatten their own pockets while their people continually suffered. The Serbian army was obviously the leftover army of Yugoslavia, not a terrorist organization. While Milosevic pursued the wrong way of dealing with the Kosovo problem, he was a power hungry dictator at the end of the day, and was reacting too harshly to Al-Qaeda in his back yard and did not represent the will of the people (by using violence); he simply gave the Serbs the one thing they have truly wanted the whole time, to keep their historic, cultural and religious ties with Kosovo, which is impossible in an independent nationalistic Albanian Kosova state. This has been shown in the way Kosovo Albanians have been acting towards both the Serbs and their respective historical sites, as well as towards the peacekeepers there who have often been the target of brutal Albanian impatience.
People like Ahtisaari want you to believe they have a better idea of right and wrong, but lets be honest, this situation isn't about right and wrong as such a thing is extremely subjective. He is merely a puppet pushing the globalist agenda for the balkans, and he and his buddies profit more from a supervised independence in which they milk any economy that might emerge; rather than keep investing money that Albanians pump right back out with the drug money from pushing over 70% of western european bound heroin, in their attempt at buying so-called justice. No side has a more just or more right cause, as infinite examples can be raised in favor of the Serb side, to which Ahtisaari will simply reply, "but it's unique so I can completely ignore one side's arguments this one time" and these are called negotiations? Compromise? I think not...elaborate please, and make reference to my points.
It is healthly for people from both sides of the argument to critically anyalyze their own points, rather than rely on the media to do it for them. We all learn more from hearing eachothers original thoughts, and as an American educated person, I wish to bring some light on the fact that some of us actually read history, rather than rely on politicized media to push their agenda and summarize the history of today's crisis region which needs to be bombed or invaded.
(Mark, 12 April 2007 00:06)