Tadić: Transfer Kosovo to legal arena

Miri, I'm sure you don't need me to remind you that it is 2008, not 1999. Milosevic is long gone, and BG has been looking for legal solutions to solving the Kosovo problem ever since. Sadly, the very states that claim to represent democratic law have constantly been sidelining international law for their own self interests. Because their own agendas coincide with your opinions of Kosovo's independence, you seem to think you're in the right. I too am glad Serbia is taking this strictly into legal matters, but that they have to go to the UN, rather than trust the faith of individual governments in Washington, London, and Berlin, is an unfortunate reminder that the only parties skirting legality over Kosovo, is the West.

"Tadić: Transfer Kosovo to legal arena"

It was about time that Serbia does something "legal" in regards to Kosova. But one legal move will not erase dozens of illegal actions taken so far.

Miri, at least we both agree on the legal route to solving Kosovo's status. I too wish all interested parties were serious about that 9 years ago and the horrors of 1999 (and aftermath) were avoided.

But you know as well as I that it's not just Moscow that's blocking everything as you say, and you know as well as I the US had made up its mind as early as 2004. There are enough governments in Europe, not to mention the rest of the world, which regard the UDI as illegal and see US policy as little more than self-serving. I myself, when all is said and done, am only opposed to independence because of the way it was done. Do it legally, do it right, or don't do it at all. Having Kosovo in this limbo status does no one any good, least of all the people in Kosovo.

If after all of this at the ICJ, a compromise solution is reached and BG signs on the dotted line, then we can finally put this story to rest.

miri,

russia is by far not the only country that doesn't recognise "kosova" independence. and no. "kosova" hasn't been pursuing legal paths towards independence in the slightest.

Tadic's presence at the UN can't be but decisive for the future of Serbs.
Consistent with his no-nonsense posture,when it comes to Serbian interests, he may even burst into- crying.
Go Boris go!

Profesor Ivo Visković kaže:"tek je dobijena bitka, a treba dobiti rat".
Translation:"We just won the battle,but we have to win the war". Wow he is going in my history book,i thought the serbian goverment wanted to ask the ICJ'S opinion,of the legality of Kosovas declaration of independence, obviously not.Imagine if ICJ decides in serbian favor,(not that its going to change anything,and i dont belive that will be the case)than the term opinion will be forgoten by Mr, Tadic and Jeremic, they will claim we won the war, and we will hear it how the serbs won for next 10 thousand years. Ta

Miri, I'm sure you don't need me to remind you that it is 2008, not 1999. Milosevic is long gone,...

How long is that Mike? 9 years right?
Then we all need to wait only 9 years from February 17 and by then this will all be gone and Serbia will overcome its humilitation and recognize Kosova for what it really is, an independent and sovereign country.

After all Kosova too has been pursuing a legal path towards its full fledged statehood, and just because only one governmnent( that of Moscow ) disagrees with it doesn't really makes it illegal.
Now, Moscow showed to everyone how "legally" it can act.

By the way, I have nothing against Serbia pursuing legal means. I just wished it had done this 9 years ago too!!

"Tadić: Transfer Kosovo to legal arena"

EU: Transfer Serbia's SAA to dump arena

I promised to remain positive today, and so i shall, with that great bit of news from Greece.

but i must say this: the anti-independence side is not resting, and neither should we. jeremic is charismatic and appealing, and we need to counter with someone equally appealing, and English-comfortable. i've suggested veton surroi, but really i am not so familiar with all of the possible candidates. i just want my pro-independence allies to be thinking about this.

my other point is use of international law -- we need to use intl law to fight for recognition and compensation for the crimes of the 90s (not to mention before.) i have written of this many times, but am usually greeted with silence. i think that inaction on this front is a major mistake.

okay, my musings for today.

wage peace, not war.
robertoruss@yahoo.com

"Tadić: Transfer Kosovo to legal arena"

It was about time that Serbia does something "legal" in regards to Kosova. But one legal move will not erase dozens of illegal actions taken so far.

Profesor Ivo Visković kaže:"tek je dobijena bitka, a treba dobiti rat".
Translation:"We just won the battle,but we have to win the war". Wow he is going in my history book,i thought the serbian goverment wanted to ask the ICJ'S opinion,of the legality of Kosovas declaration of independence, obviously not.Imagine if ICJ decides in serbian favor,(not that its going to change anything,and i dont belive that will be the case)than the term opinion will be forgoten by Mr, Tadic and Jeremic, they will claim we won the war, and we will hear it how the serbs won for next 10 thousand years. Ta

Tadic's presence at the UN can't be but decisive for the future of Serbs.
Consistent with his no-nonsense posture,when it comes to Serbian interests, he may even burst into- crying.
Go Boris go!

Miri, I'm sure you don't need me to remind you that it is 2008, not 1999. Milosevic is long gone,...

How long is that Mike? 9 years right?
Then we all need to wait only 9 years from February 17 and by then this will all be gone and Serbia will overcome its humilitation and recognize Kosova for what it really is, an independent and sovereign country.

After all Kosova too has been pursuing a legal path towards its full fledged statehood, and just because only one governmnent( that of Moscow ) disagrees with it doesn't really makes it illegal.
Now, Moscow showed to everyone how "legally" it can act.

By the way, I have nothing against Serbia pursuing legal means. I just wished it had done this 9 years ago too!!

"Tadić: Transfer Kosovo to legal arena"

EU: Transfer Serbia's SAA to dump arena

Miri, I'm sure you don't need me to remind you that it is 2008, not 1999. Milosevic is long gone, and BG has been looking for legal solutions to solving the Kosovo problem ever since. Sadly, the very states that claim to represent democratic law have constantly been sidelining international law for their own self interests. Because their own agendas coincide with your opinions of Kosovo's independence, you seem to think you're in the right. I too am glad Serbia is taking this strictly into legal matters, but that they have to go to the UN, rather than trust the faith of individual governments in Washington, London, and Berlin, is an unfortunate reminder that the only parties skirting legality over Kosovo, is the West.

Miri, at least we both agree on the legal route to solving Kosovo's status. I too wish all interested parties were serious about that 9 years ago and the horrors of 1999 (and aftermath) were avoided.

But you know as well as I that it's not just Moscow that's blocking everything as you say, and you know as well as I the US had made up its mind as early as 2004. There are enough governments in Europe, not to mention the rest of the world, which regard the UDI as illegal and see US policy as little more than self-serving. I myself, when all is said and done, am only opposed to independence because of the way it was done. Do it legally, do it right, or don't do it at all. Having Kosovo in this limbo status does no one any good, least of all the people in Kosovo.

If after all of this at the ICJ, a compromise solution is reached and BG signs on the dotted line, then we can finally put this story to rest.

miri,

russia is by far not the only country that doesn't recognise "kosova" independence. and no. "kosova" hasn't been pursuing legal paths towards independence in the slightest.

I promised to remain positive today, and so i shall, with that great bit of news from Greece.

but i must say this: the anti-independence side is not resting, and neither should we. jeremic is charismatic and appealing, and we need to counter with someone equally appealing, and English-comfortable. i've suggested veton surroi, but really i am not so familiar with all of the possible candidates. i just want my pro-independence allies to be thinking about this.

my other point is use of international law -- we need to use intl law to fight for recognition and compensation for the crimes of the 90s (not to mention before.) i have written of this many times, but am usually greeted with silence. i think that inaction on this front is a major mistake.

okay, my musings for today.

wage peace, not war.
robertoruss@yahoo.com