I am living in Cyprus and I am trying to write an essay on people opinion about our political problem. I would like to get some answers on how well you know what the problem is and your own opinion on what should the goverment do.\nThank you.
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The political situation in Cyprus has received very little attention here in the United States for many years since the crisis is no longer lethal, and the violence is now being kept to a minimum.\n\nA government of semi-unity under a Greek Orthodox bishop as the Prime Minister was deposed in a pro-Greek coup perhaps sponsored by Greece's then military government. Turkey landed troops on the northern part of the island to protect the safety and rights of the Turkish minority. When no compromise between the various factions could be reached, Turkey set up a Turkish state which has been recognized only by Turkey. This had led to various UN sanctions against both Turkey and the Turkish state in Cyprus. For several decades, the truce has held up with only minor incursions from either side. However, there seems to be no visible sign of any sort of resolution in the forseeable future.\n\nAmerican public opinion, when there has been an opinion, has largely been in sympathy with the Greek side in the dispute. Regardless of the merits of the coup and seizure of power, this sympathy has been based more, in my opinion, on US domestic politics - there are far more people in the USA who are of Greek heritage than Turkish. I also think that, with the replacement of the military government in Greece years ago and the improvement of the economic situation in the eastern Mediterranean, a peaceful solution could probably now be found if the Turkish minority could be convinced they can trust the Greeks enough to relinquish the protection of the Turkish army.
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Wow. If you could write in english and actually tell us what happened, I'd be willing to give you my opinion. However, since that rant is rife with errors, it is impossible.
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Political correctness is wrong - and will be the cause of much hardship and unrest in this country in the coming years.\n\nChanging the law to suit the needs of the government is also wrong - but has been done for years and years by successive governments with large majorities.\n\nI think it's about time we had a new political movement in this country - we just need to build up some momentum!!\n\nCare to join me???
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At some point in the future there should certainly be a referendum on the subject. I'm not altogether sure that independence would be a good thing. Small states tend to get picked on by bully boys. You know who I mean.
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sometimes your local mp can help with things like that,or at least help you find people who can help..good luck and i hope u do find somewhere or someone that can help.
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One of the most widely debated topics in this country and you can't think of anything to debate about?\n\nIf you're pro choice, why?  That's what the paper is about.  What do you say to others that oppose your point of view?  Is your view point fixed?  Could you be swayed to another perspective?\n\nWhat objections to your point of view are most troubling for you?  \n\nIf all else fails...triple space.
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better for them, better for us. \n\nIf the majority of the population want to be independent so be it. Now we can solve our own problems and stop blaming each other for everything that goes wrong.\n\nand like Matija Beckovic said "ceracemo se mi jos"
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america was acting as peacekeepers through the un the turks invaded cyprus giving them an hour to go, 1600 cypriots are still unaccounted for and the turks will not allow anyone in or out of famagusta. it is believed none are alive and mass graves are inside of famagusta, and because the turks want in the eu they have refused cooperation as result of mass graves being found would undoubtedly mean refusal of entry to eu. famagusta is quite an eerie place there is a view point that allows you to look through a telescope onto the town, there is still beach towels on the sun beds that sit on the beaches, and washing hanging on clothes lines draped between the houses. in nicosia at the border you can look into the other side and see inside the houses that were abandoned with family pictures on the walls, it really is quite distressing for the cypriots. another thing i remember was one xmas two turk soldiers on the turkish side of nicosia approached the wall at the border and offered the cypriot soldier a cigarette, proposing a ceasefire because of xmas, when the cypriot soldier approached the wall the turks shot him! no one can fully appreciate the horror that the cypriots have lived with and continue to do so. they are really lovely people despite their problems that they have endured
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I'm not from the USA, I don't live there and don't intend to, however I have no problems with the USA and think that people who want to be rude about the USA should look at the political structure of their own country first. If after that and they are still of the opinion that the USA is not for them then kindly state their country of residence for comparison.
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Invectives, diatribes and ranting screeds do nothing to help any of us.\n\nThe issues are what is important. The direction this country goes in is important. How we get along with each other is important.\n\nBut I must ask the question. "What can I, as one person, do to stop the madness?"
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I just read a book called "The Blood of Abraham" by Jimmy Carter. It has insight into the problem and possible solutions. There are chapters regarding the other nations involved views: Palestine, Israel, Egypt, Jordon, Syria, Libya, USA, etc...Politics usually bore me but I found the book interesting and informative.\nYou can get it at the library.
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After giving this a lot of thought I have decided that political correctedness actually keeps every one talking about what to call a problem instead of talking about the problem. It appears to be a terminal condition in the USA. When I see rapists and murderers "get off" because of political correctedness or I see violence and hate crimes acted out because of political correctedness or innocent people killed in an abortion clinic bombing because of political correctedness - I need no further proof that it does not benefit the USA.\n\nGreat topic for discussion.
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Hah!  I think it's cool.  At least that's my first thought.\n\nThen when I think more about it, I begin to realize that it may have negative implications for the islands.  Of course, with territory status, the people would have freedom of movement to Canada, and improved job prospects, so it ought to help them.  However, it would hurt the current economy, since T&C would then be subject to Canada's onerous regulations, which would be especially hurtful to their financial industry, which operates largely based upon its less-regulated environment.  So, I can see some problems coming from it.  But on the whole, I think it would do a lot to provide opportunity for both...for Canadians to have some sunlight, and for residents of Turks and Caicos to have ready access to better job opportunities.
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My wife is one of those single issue voters, when i try to explain that there are other issues to consider she will tell me point blank that she doesn't care. As you say this is a dangerous situation and I have talked myself blue talking to some of these people not one has ever changed their mind. The basis for this thinking in most cases that I have encountered is a blind belief in some religion or another. I truly fear that we are a country being run from the pulpit, but that's another issue altogether. Thanks for letting me vent I needed this!
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Peter W. the way you talks sucks. Everybody have the right to have his/her own opinion, but you also have to RESPECT others or it is a big or small, rich or pore country and IF.... you can't do that, than you sucks! \nBye the way you have to get the facts clear. Taiwan was first in the UN, not China, Taiwan gave a lot of money to indonesia. Maybe much more than the US if you look to the %  , but Indonesia didn't metion or thank Taiwan like any other country afraid that China got angry.\nI'm not going into the details, because that would be a long story, but what hbj said is true. Hbj you also have to know that the main reason that Taiwan lost the veto seat because Shang Kai Shek and the KMT. They didn't want to share it with china. Now china got the seat and Taiwan has nothing. \nWhat Peter w. said about the government is also true. I live now 4 years in Taiwan and I can not say that I see much good in 4 years. Indeed they fight often. I'm neutral to al the parties, but I see that the main reason that the politics sucks is the KMT again. They always say no to everything what the government said and don't look or it could help the country. KMT is a very dirty party, with a very big ego and still can’t accept their defeat after 50 years of ruling Taiwan. In the 50 years they ruled Taiwan they HATED China. Everyone who said they want to go back to china or went to china went straight into jail. China was Bad, bad, bad. Now 6 years after they lost power they KISS china's *SS.!!!!!!!!! \nI agree with you that Taiwan deserve more respect from the rest of the world, but than Taiwan have to start first.\nFirst the politics most be taken serious, the second is: if Taiwanese are not interested in the other countries, why other countries should be interested in Taiwan. Why I say this is because when I see the Taiwanese news channels I can tell you that just 2% or 3% of it is foreign news and the rest is pure Local news with many, many political sh*t, sorry I say it this way, but it is.\nMany, many times they don't talk about the new law or political issues, but always making the other party (members) black ect. \nAnyway, after 4 years living in Taiwan, going into the Taiwanese live I figured out Taiwan cannot go back to china. Maybe they have a similar background, but Taiwan developed is own system, politics(good or bad), way of life, culture and have a democratic life. If they have to go back to china it will be the same as Taiwan have to go 50 years back in time.\nTaiwan should get more respect from the world, especially from the US. The US can not use a friend when needed and drop him when not needed.\nI wonder how the world would react if Taiwan had a lot of oil. I bet they would treat Taiwan much better. Do you think the US should attack Iraq if Kuwait didn’t have oil? I don’t think so! \nHBJ I’m sorry to say it, but it is all about money and there is a lot of money in China, so the world is not so interested in Taiwan anymore.....sad, but the truth.\nAnyway Taiwan has mine respect.
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I have friends who had a house at Katexomena...I have never been  there but I know exactly what is going on  from ´74 since  now and I m really mad about these things. My love about Cyprus started after I wached the documentary "Attila ´74" by Micheal Cacoyannis.\nΔεν Ξεχνω\n\np.s exasa thn apanthsh sou sthn erwthsh mou, apanta ksana..
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People will justify their answers but you are exactly right.  This is why on the 4th of July I have a hard time getting into "love of country"...genocide, slavery, suppression of human rights, exploitation of minors and women...these days were are killing people and destabilizing the middle east in order to force our form of govt on them...basically the winners write the history...it has always been this way...right now lots of children, grandchildren, great grand children of immigrants are slamming the newest wave of immigrants...this isn't new...immigrants have always been reviled...I remember reading historical documents about the anti-Irish, German, Italian, Japanese movements...there are real issues regarding immigration - health, housing, education...but these people would not be here if they weren't working...so they have a place...now the challenge is to see if we can solve these problems without the fear and hate spread by the hysterical chicken little alarmists.  Unfortunately, people often are ruled by emotions and fears than by rational thoughts when dealing with these issues...of course, emotions and fear sell papers, get ratings, and consolidate political power...and rational discourse is very boring to much of the US public.