21 February 2008
Unjust and Unwise
Posted by Joy Bischoff under: World Affairs .
There are reports of smoke coming out of the U.S. embassy in Belgrade. I am worried that any aggressive action by the Serbs will make them look worse in the world press. After what we have learned the last couple of days, that worries me. I have read at least a dozen articles on the situation in Kosovo. This article below is the final key to convince me I am not being blinded by empathy for our friends from Serbia who have visited us here at In God We Trust. I have the utmost respect for the fact finding skills of Mr. Buchanan and his fine article confirms everything I have read:
Does Balkanization beckon anew?
By Patrick Buchanan
When the Great War comes, said old Bismarck, it will come out of “some damn fool thing in the Balkans.”
On June 28, 1914, Gavrilo Princip shot the archduke and heir to the Austrian throne, Franz Ferdinand, in Sarajevo, setting in motion the train of events that led to the first world war.
In the spring 1999, the United States bombed Serbia for 78 days to force its army out of that nation’s cradle province of Kosovo. The Serbs were fighting Albanian separatists of the Kosovo Liberation Army, or KLA. And we had no more right to bomb Belgrade than the Royal Navy would have had to bombard New York in our Civil War.
We bombed Serbia, we were told, to stop the genocide in Kosovo. But there was no genocide. This was propaganda. The United Nations’ final casualty count of Serbs and Albanians in Slobodan Milosevic’s war did not add up to 1 percent of the dead in Mr. Lincoln’s war.
Albanians did flee in the tens of thousands during the war. But since that war’s end, the Serbs of Kosovo have seen their churches and monasteries smashed and vandalized and have been ethnically cleansed in the scores of thousands from their ancestral province. In the exodus, they have lost everything. The remaining Serb population of 120,000 is largely confined to enclaves guarded by NATO troops…
The U.S. war on Serbia was unconstitutional, unjust and unwise. Congress never authorized it. Serbia, an ally in two world wars, had never attacked us. We made an enemy of the Serbs, and alienated Russia, to create a second Muslim state in the Balkans.By intervening in a civil war where no vital interest was at risk, the United States, which is being denounced as loudly in Belgrade today as we are being cheered in Pristina, has acquired another dependency. And our new allies, the KLA, have been credibly charged with human trafficking, drug dealing, atrocities and terrorism…
The Muslim world will enthusiastically endorse the creation of a new Muslim state in Europe at the expense of Orthodox Christian Serbs. But Turkey is also likely to re-raise the issue as to why the EU and United States do not formally recognize the Turkish Republic of Northern Cyprus. Like Kosovo, it, too, is an ethnically homogeneous community that declared independence 25 years ago.Breakaway Transneistria is seeking independence from Moldova, the nation wedged between Rumania and Ukraine, and President Putin of Russia has threatened to recognize it, Abkhazia and South Ossetia in retaliation for the West’s recognition of Kosovo.
If Putin pauses, it will be because he recognizes that of all the nations of Europe, Russia is high among those most threatened by the serial Balkanization we may have just reignited in the Balkans.
69 Comments so far...
Cameron Says:
21 February 2008 at 12:54 pm.
I hope no one gets hurt on either side.
Rioters break into Belgrade’s US Embassy
BELGRADE, Serbia - Serb rioters broke into the U.S. Embassy Thursday and set fire to an office after a massive protest against Kosovo’s independence that drew an estimated 150,000 people.
Masked attackers broke into the building, which has been closed this week, and tried to throw furniture from an office. A blaze broke out inside one of the offices. Riot police drove armored jeeps down the street and fired tear gas to clear the crowd.
The neighboring Croatian Embassy also was attacked by the same group of protesters.
In Washington, State Department spokesman Sean McCormack strongly urged the Serbian government to protect the U.S. Embassy. He said the U.S. ambassador was at his home and was in contact with U.S. officials.
http://news.yahoo.com/s/ap/20080221/ap_on_re_eu/serbia_kosovo_independence
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 12:56 pm.
No,I have not blind you.
This article is true,and thank you for posting it.With my bad English I have nothing to add.It’s very hard to think on another language.But I’m trying…
During I’m writing this,there is a big pray.Nonofficialy 1 million people gathered in the downtown of Belgrade,first to protest and after that there is big pray at St Sava Temple at this moment…
I feel terrible when the world officials(UN,EU…) say that Kosovo is unique case.
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:01 pm.
Cameron,I haven’t heard about thus.It is possible but I don’t think that the news are checked.
However,if this had really happened I don’t approve it.
Cameron Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:03 pm.
The media reported only 150,000 people had gathered. They want to downplay the real numbers. Maybe people that are reading on this blog right now can join our Christian Serbian friends in prayer. I’m going to right now. Hang in there, Vlajko.
Jan W. Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:07 pm.
Vlajko,
I am so glad you do not approve of violence. If it did happen it was probably only a handful of people and we know you had nothing to do with anything like this. The media can make any person or group look bad or good if they want. We will try and learn the real facts here and you can help us. I am praying too.
Stumpy Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:09 pm.
I am praying also Vlajko.
Angela Rogin Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:13 pm.
Wow, Stumpy is being serious. I am praying too. I am hoping most of your people will be like Ghandi and keep protesting but peacefully like you are.
Matt Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:15 pm.
I just saw video on the Drudge Report showing the embassy with a small part of it on fire. There were rioters but there didn’t seem to be very many, definitely not big crowds of people. It is probably just a small group of radicals that will make all the protesters look bad. Tell us more when you find out what happened Vlajko.
Cavetrollhead Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:18 pm.
This violence will not help the Serbs. The US is very loath to appease any degree of terror. They must wait for the dissemination of truth.
M.G. Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:24 pm.
Vlajko knows that. A small group can ruin things for a big group. The U.S. is loath to appease terror unless they are backing it. Go google what the real story is behind the new government in Kosovo. They are documented terrorists.
Saddened Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:28 pm.
I’m praying too.
Joy Bischoff Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:32 pm.
The people of Seattle know what it is like to have one gang cause rioting that reflects badly on thousands of peaceful protesters who even tried to stop the gang. Then the legitimate, legal protesters were banned from even being downtown. I saw video of some who were stopped and their belongings checked. If they had a pamphlet in their backpack against the WTO or a lapel pin, anything at all, they were arrested. This may be hard to believe but there is a lot of video and eye witnesses, even some embarrassed police who back this up. I don’t trust the reporting. Some of you may think I am an extremist to say that but many of you didn’t trust the reporting regarding Mitt. Dishonest reporting of one kind should suggest there can be dishonest reporting of another kind.
Jesse Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:37 pm.
The video doesn’t show many people but a photo I saw on Yahoo shows a ton of people. Hard to tell what is really going on but it doesn’t look good. I hope things calm down.
Joy, yeah I saw videos from Seattle too and I read statements by some of the police about their orders to stand down and let the gangs riot. Crazy stuff.
Irritated Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:38 pm.
Man, you guys are always picking the wrong side of things on this blog.
Terrie Soberg Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:40 pm.
Joy, I absolutely agree with you. Pat Buchanan is very trustworthy, so I believe the things he wrote. That means that the things we have been hearing and seeing in the news are grossly misrepresented and likely in many cases, downright lies. I don’t know enough about the history of the Balkans and the wars that have taken place. I need to study up on that. My question is: Is there anything we can do other than pray?
Cavetrollhead Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:40 pm.
I may agree MG. I am not blaming Serbs in general, but the Serbian Government would be wise to apologize to not offend those who would otherwise listen. Hardening hearts in the US is VERY counter productive.
Cameron Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:40 pm.
Irritated, Nobody here wants violence. Vlajko doesn’t want violence either if you read. If you are talking about the whole Kosovo thing then do some homework before you talk. We have.
Cavetrollhead Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:41 pm.
Irritated, you comment means nothing without a fact based argument. Please do better. I wou7ld love to hear what you know.
Joy Bischoff Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:42 pm.
We don’t want our embassy burned, Irritated. We just don’t want the whole country blamed for it. I am very much against violence.
Joy Bischoff Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:42 pm.
Cave, good point.
Joy Bischoff Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:50 pm.
Terrie, I missed your comment before. I think that in addition to praying, we need to imagine ourselves in this situation if the Southwest was taken from us and most of the world supported it. Plus, the news wouldn’t report killings and burning of homes and sacred buildings. Even this doesn’t get to the heart of how bad it is for them for many reasons, one being that Kosovo is the cradle of their country. The feelings of frustration and loneliness would be awful. We need to reach out to our Serbian brothers and sisters and let them hear our voice (or our typed words). Help them not feel so cut off from a world that has been lied to.
We don’t believe the principles in the Constitution were meant only for America. God is over all the world and so if we can include other freedom loving countries in our discussions of what constitutes good government, then we will have accomplished something beautiful.
E.E. Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:52 pm.
Amen, Joy. I’m here and I’m praying and I’m reaching out to Serbians and anyone in the world who believes our Creator meant for us to have inalienable rights.
Matt Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:54 pm.
Right on.
Irritated Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:55 pm.
We were at war with Serbia a decade ago. America supports Kosovo. Serbs were trying to wipe them out. Is that okay? You guys are anti-American.
Joy Bischoff Says:
21 February 2008 at 1:58 pm.
Well I am just going to sit back on this one and see how we are doing on being herded by labels. Anyone scared?
Cameron Says:
21 February 2008 at 2:06 pm.
I vote we ignore him. I don’t care what he says.
CindyL. Says:
21 February 2008 at 2:23 pm.
I’ll ignore him after saying this.
Irritated, being Americans means we do not follow our leaders blindly. Go read what Chuck wrote about the Shay rebellion. I’m no dumb sheep, I believe in truth no matter who it offends.
No one wants anyone to be hurt. We don’t approve of the Muslims being killed but that was Milosovich (sp?) and the Serbs got rid of him. Do you care about the Christian Serbs who are getting hurt and killed?
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 2:32 pm.
I saw the news.There was fire and destroying. The hooligans are only 100 but the whole number of people who was protesting and praying was 1000000.But I’m sure that the whole million blame the USA and other counties for this situation.By recognizing Kosovo they legitimate Albanian crimes, and erase Serbian wictims.And there is big feeling of rage and hate,normally.But destroying and violence is not right.
In every crowd you may find hooliganes.thieves and people who have nothing better to do.And also the people who are under cover…
I’m sorry for those things which happened to your embassy.Hooligans break in,destroy things and set fire into guards small house.They threw stones to Croatian embassy,and lit cars in front of the Croatian,Canadian and Belgium embassy.The problems were also in front of the Turkish and Bosnian embassy but there was no fire or stones.
But the things you heard was exagerated.
I will not be supriced if UN judge this,but they do not judge illegal independence.
Jeezer Says:
21 February 2008 at 2:33 pm.
Better than being pro-Islamo fascist terrorists.
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 2:44 pm.
Listen,Irritated I don’t want to argue with you.
We killed innocent Albanians,that’s sure but if want to wipe them out we would done it.But we don’t want to.
You must see that Albanians also killed innocent Serbs and we are wiped out from there.And you must realize that NATO bombed us for NO reason.That war is a farce.
Cavetrollhead Says:
21 February 2008 at 2:48 pm.
Sorry guys I asked for what he knew - he knows we are anti-American. I asked for a fact based argument.
So let me paraphrase -Fact: We are anti-american.
On the other hand I don’t really pretend to know the facts here. One thing that I do know is that the US gets things wrong sometimes.
Also, I believe that the United States of America is the greatest Nation the world has ever seen. I could hardly be more pro American both in my heart and philosophically.
Fact: The US got slavery wrong until we spilled more of our blood to free slaves then in any other war.
Fact: We got genocide on the native Americans wrong. I do believe that it was God’s will to bring freedom loving people from all nations here, but we did some terrible things, as a nation, to Native Americans.
Fact: Our government conducted the diabolical Tuskegee airmen syphilis experiments.
I could lists dozens of thinigs that our great country got terribly wrong with enough time.
It is my love of this country that causes me to desire to correct it. That is the same motivation I have in correcting my children. Am I anti- my children because I know they get things wrong?
Irritated, that simplistic, high school history lesson could not be considered a fact based argument at our level. I am quite ignorant on the situation of this topic, but that was not news even to me. Please try to get into this discussion at a deeper level. We don’t mind being challanged intellectually, but if you wish to represent the other side, try to do it justice. We seek nothing but the truth.
Calling people anti-american who see things diffeerent -well, that is what Islam does in Iraq. If you are pro american, you are Anti Islam. Not exactly seeking the truth you know?
Carrie Says:
21 February 2008 at 3:02 pm.
Vlajko,
I think you are very brave to be so angry at how your country is being treated but you are not giving in to your anger by turning to violence. This is very admirable to me. It is so hard for me think think straight when I am mad. I admire you. Stay safe and spread the message of peace. That doesn’t mean you have to stop protesting though.
Angela Rogin Says:
21 February 2008 at 3:10 pm.
Irritated, go to the blog called Kosovo and Serbia and look on comments. Watch the videos of the beautiful churches being burned and then come back and talk to us.
Chuck C Says:
21 February 2008 at 3:19 pm.
Vlajko,
Thank you so much for sharing your situation with us. Without your post I would have had no idea of the pain your people are feeling. I believed the press that our administration put out about recognizing the right of self determination for the people of Kosovo.
I would love to hear a person, not a politician but an individual like you, from the other side of the issue. How do the Albanians feel about this issue? Is there some middle ground that can be found, or is it too late because of the recognition given to Kosovo?
Matt Says:
21 February 2008 at 3:32 pm.
Chuck, there is a lot of information in the blog Kosovo and Serbia. There are articles and videos and Vlajko writing about this that will help you understand the situation.
Cavetrollhead Says:
21 February 2008 at 3:35 pm.
The problem I see is a cycle of violence. Someone has to just stop and say, I will not retaliate. I seek seek change only by peace. Of course one has the right to defend property and life, but when does the cycle end?
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 3:35 pm.
Chuck and Carrie thanks….
I’ve heard some news that person was killed in US embassy…it is not official news
Saddened Says:
21 February 2008 at 3:39 pm.
Oh no, that is awful. I feel bad for who got killed and their family and for the peaceful protesters who will get blamed. I have to admit I didn’t read the blog on Kosovo and I didn’t know much but I love Pat Buchanan and I trust him like Joy does. I believe what he wrote. I don’t see how this is going to end well.
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 3:46 pm.
And if it is true it is terrible.
The cycle of violence is real.I think that there is no Albanian who don’t want independence.The less worse solution is divide of territory but it will bring new violence.I recently wrote here that I don’t think that nothing would change.
I must check on that dead person.
Cameron Says:
21 February 2008 at 3:53 pm.
This is wild. We are so protected in America for the most part. The Serbs lost more in WWII than any country and makes our sacrifice look small. I can’t even think what we should do if the most important part of our country as far as historical importance, was taken away from us by the rest of the world. Is this insane or what?
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 4:00 pm.
Today at Kosovska Mitrovica (town in North Kosovo) UNMIK find a bomb in front of the Serbian house set by Albanian, I guess the western medias don’t declare that.
They found three trombonic mines,and Albanian in which property it were found sais that he legaly reports it to the authorities.How it can be legal?
Cavetrollhead Says:
21 February 2008 at 4:05 pm.
Vlajko,
I don’t mean to imply that there is never a time for violence, by the way. It is just that if it is not getting the job done, but just begets more violence, then it is not justified. If Serbia could take back it’s territory by force, that may be justified. It just would never work with the UN opposing Serbia. The only way to bring change is to be able to tell your side of the story.
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 4:12 pm.
I’ve heard about dead body again.Only the bones left.It could not be identified without DNA analyses.It could be the body of embassy worker,protestant,policeman or journalist.
See source on BETA on this issue.
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 4:20 pm.
Cave,I’m completely aware of this,but small Serbia can not fight against UN,and as you said the only way to bring change is to be able to tell our side of the story.Thanks for understanding.
Cavetrollhead Says:
21 February 2008 at 4:25 pm.
This is one of many reasons that I don’t like the UN.
Too much power.
Too much politics.
Too much interference.
Not enough staying out of things.
But the one who set this all in motion was Milosevic. He really screwed up Serbia.
Joy Bischoff Says:
21 February 2008 at 4:26 pm.
I heard on the news that they think the body is that of a protester.
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 4:36 pm.
Joy,yes it is the body of the protester(that was the word,not the protestant),but first I think that could be anyone.While I’m writing this my TV is on and the news come in a minute…
Cave,yes Milosevic screwed us up but he didn’t start things…
Matt Says:
21 February 2008 at 4:41 pm.
No we sure didn’t hear any news about explosives Vlajko. At this point I expect only one side to the story. Milosevic was your poster boy for being labeled agressors. Now it continues. At least you can know some Americans are getting the truth. Thanks.
Ghost Says:
21 February 2008 at 5:02 pm.
This situation seems impossible. Yeah if some ethnic group moved in and tried to take over Philadelphia and burned down all the patriot sites, I would have a pretty hard time saying, okay it’s all yours. But there’s no way Serbia could stand up against the UN and now America is so angry about the embassy that it would be worse. I guess there is nothing else to do but try and get the truth out and pray for things to change.
Terrie Soberg Says:
21 February 2008 at 5:16 pm.
I just heard on the WABC online broadcast about the burned body not part of the US Embassy and that an estimated 150,000 people participated in the peaceful protest Vlajko told us about.
Vlajko Says:
21 February 2008 at 5:35 pm.
About the number of protetors..,my anticipation was million.There was people not only from Belgrade,but from the whole country.So I don’t think there was only 150,000 people.Metallica at concert at Belgrade gathered 100,000.I don’t think that Metallica is equally important as Kosovo 
But my anticipation is hard to be correct.I think that the truth is between 500,000 and million.
I am writing this to show that I’m not a liar when I told the number.I was just opimistic and had mixed up feelings
Chuck C Says:
21 February 2008 at 5:48 pm.
Matt, the information on the sites is quite compelling. I am looking for something different however. What is the feeling of the common man; no spin, no hype, just heart felt opinion of one who is frightened about what might be coming around again. I feel for the people on both sides of this issue, but my heart is with the Christians. No matter how it is packaged, the Muslim agenda has proven to be destructive to their citizens and to us. I just hate to see so many people suffer on both sides.
Who is advising President Bush on this issue, and what is the REAL reason our leaders have made these choices?
Matt Says:
21 February 2008 at 6:13 pm.
Chuck, I’m a little confused. Are you talking about the common man who is a Muslim from Kosovo? Vlajko and Bag of Bones are common Serbs so it has been great to get their input. I don’t know how we would go about finding a common man from Muslim Kosovo.
I’m not sure how to get the answers to your second part. The real reason could be what Vlajko is thinking. Showing Muslims how reasonable we are and that we are on their side. Kind of a balance because of Israel. We sacrifice Kosovo to Muslims and we get to feel good about helping Israel. I kind of doubt President Bush will tell us his real reason and I don’t know where we go to get the answer.
Chuck C Says:
21 February 2008 at 6:26 pm.
Yes, I would love to hear the feelings of a common Muslim from Kosovo. Not saying it would be presented truthfully, but it might be an interesting read. I have loved the heartfelt writings of Vlajko, and it is surreal to think that he writes of these terrible things as they are happening.
He has presented the information very well. I just wonder what the common man is thinking on the other side. Is there any understanding or hope? Is there any common ground, or is hate the only thing they have in common? Vlajko doesn’t seems hateful at all. He sounds hurt and betrayed… Just looking for a little sanity before it is too late.
Hank Says:
21 February 2008 at 6:36 pm.
Okay readers, if any of you are a Muslim from Kosovo or know one tell them to come tell their side. We’re fair people here.
Cavetrollhead Says:
21 February 2008 at 6:39 pm.
I would also like to hear the Albanian side of the story. I feel that we shouldn’t just take sides so quickly.
Their are obviously victims on both sides. It can’t be black and white.
I want to know the details about why the US is backing an independent Kosovo. There must be good reasons or at least good rationals for the stance of the US. I hesitate to come to conclusions to hastily.
Terrie Soberg Says:
21 February 2008 at 6:55 pm.
Vlajko, I was not suggesting that you were lying. I was just surprised that the news even said the number was that big. I thought they would perhaps downplay it more.
Joy Bischoff Says:
21 February 2008 at 6:56 pm.
I didn’t come to a conclusion hastily. I have studied this for hours and read tons of information, watching my sources and sifting it through what I know about how our government has worked in the recent past. Vlajko has not claimed that Albanians haven’t been killed or treated unfairly. He knows that Milosevic put his country in a bad light. I know what I believe and I have done the work to feel I can make a judgment. I also put in a lot of time studying the issue of Mexicans believing they have the right to take back the southwest. I understand where they are coming from and I am not prejudiced. I have many good Mexican friends, some who came here illegally. But I feel I have enough information to make the judgment that I believe the southwest should stay part of the United States. I am not judging people, I am judging the situation after indepth study.
Joy Bischoff Says:
21 February 2008 at 7:00 pm.
I should add that I have already listened to and read reports in the past from the Albanian side of the issue. The problem was, I had not taken the time to look at the other side also. Information was being withheld so when I learned there was a discrepancy, I went after both sides. After four years of Middle Eastern Studies and learning how Muslims think, I do feel there cannot be a meeting of the minds regarding this kind of impasse. After years of struggling for the answer, Roy and I finally decided that we believe the only real answer will be the coming of the Savior.
Cavetrollhead Says:
21 February 2008 at 7:11 pm.
Joy,
I have no doubt that you know more than I. In fact I probably am the most in the dark about this part of the world of anyone posting. However we must decide for ourselves and I personally don’t have enough information.
Also, I need both sides of the story. That is one reason I watch fox news for example. I hate the general gossip like coverage, but their pundits debate both sides of many issues. For a person to pretend to be unbiased is disingenuous. Everyone has bias. So when there is an earnest debate from two opposite sides of an issue, both sides are more likely to get fair advocation.
So I am just afraid that I am only listening to one side. I know that people I respect would take the Albanian side too.
The problem is getting the very best sources for information. I don’t know where to go. So I would like to hear from a skilled, and versed advocate for the Albanians.
Cavetrollhead Says:
21 February 2008 at 7:20 pm.
By the way, that is why I asked Irritated to do better. I was disappointed by his callow, shallow response.
Joy Bischoff Says:
21 February 2008 at 7:46 pm.
I understand, Cave. I have looked at both sides of the issue. I always try and do that. Yet I would never try to make others feel that they should just believe me without studying things out for themselves. The reason I wrote what I did and so strongly is that now that I have finished my own personal evaluation, I want our Serbian friends to know that I understand their position. They need that right now.
Roy Bischoff Says:
21 February 2008 at 8:11 pm.
CTH, The US State Dept, the UN, the EU and the media are all telling the Albanian side. I can’t see why we can’t learn the lesson that every time we support terrorists, dictators, extremists, etc it comes back to haunt us. (Taliban in Afghanistan, Saddam Hussein [yes we originally put him in power], The Shah of Iran, Chiang Kai Shek [although they did establish a good government in Taiwan there was good reason why so many Chinese opposed him]) This is a very short list not meant to be exhaustive. If anyone out there can think of a good example of US nation building/supporting a particular leader post WWII I would appreciate the information. I just thought of Israel, which has been democratic from the beginning. I’m sure there must be more. Let me know.
We need to let our leaders in Government know how we feel about our foreign policy. It’s too bad only 2.6% of Americans know that the rest of the world exists (See John Cleese humor)
Bag of Bones Says:
21 February 2008 at 8:39 pm.
As I can see, you`ve already got the news from Vlajko. I won`t tell anything new, but just want to say that I`m against ANY violence.
That`s not the way.
After all, which is the difference between these hooligans today, and those ones who destroyed churches in march 2004?
The goal of today`s protest was a peaceful and dignified way of Serbian people, to say to the world, what do they think about secession of Kosovo and Metohija. That was all about. Even something like that is very hard to gain in this situation.
Few of them ruined this intention. These few also ruined the property of it`s own country. Are the traffic signs, or some stores also support the independece of Kosovo and Metohija?
I know now it would be very hard to people out of Serbia to think different about us, especially with this kind of informing in global medias. Our country will most probably take the consequences of these acts but at least I`m glad that members of In God We Trust, know now that things are “little beat” different here…
Vlajko Says:
22 February 2008 at 7:30 am.
Mrs Soberg,I didn’t say that you call me a liar…I just want to correct my first anticipation.I am used on non based accusations you can find on every Serbo-Croat-Bosnian blog or forum and I want to correct my words to prevent any accusation.I forgot that I’m not at Serbo-Croat-Bosnian blog or forum…..
Now I hope that you will find common Albanian.But I don’t think that his story would be different than the story you have heard on western medias.Only I ask you to realize that there was innocent victims at both sides…
One more thing radicals was not behind recent violence.The Serbian Radical Party and Democratic Party is the two largest parties in Serbia(fifty:fifty),and if you accuse one of them being violent,you accuse at least half of Serbia,and that is not fair.
That was the act of hooligans and thieves.
One of my friends said that we should break or put in fire every foreign embassy which country recognized Kosovo,but one of my friends said that we should throw flowers at Russian,Greek and Spanish embassy who didn’t recognize Kosovo.As you see we have mixed up feelings. I hope that violence will not win in our hearts while there is unjustice around us.
Cameron Says:
22 February 2008 at 9:16 am.
Your last sentence is very well put. I don’t think anyone here can judge what you and your people should do. I don’t know what I would do in your place. I only know that with the UN against you, your people would be in danger if it came to a fight and I am afraid for you. Good luck.
Chuck C Says:
22 February 2008 at 1:01 pm.
Vlajko, thank you and God bless you. As Cameron said about your last sentence, it is a classic and should be widely quoted…
“I hope that violence will not win in our hearts while there is unjustice around us.”
Vlajko, 22 February 2008 at 7:30 am.
Vlajko Says:
22 February 2008 at 8:13 pm.
Guys,thanks for everything…
Joy Bischoff Says:
22 February 2008 at 8:51 pm.
Good luck and visit again.
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