Tadić could snub inauguration over Sejdiu

If one invites you to a party, don't put conditions, either go or don't.

Despite Serbia's call not to recognize Kosovo Croatia went ahead. What makes Tadic think that a threat such as the one to attend the ceremony on conditions will get a positive response from a gov't suing you for war reparations and genocide?

Sejdiu could snub inauguration over Tadic. This would sound more realistic since Tadic didnt apologize for crimes committed during 1990s.

I would honestly feel humiliated to be told by a guest how another guest should be invited to my own inauguration. I have trust on the new Croat President to take necessary measures and make an example how you solve this kind of future problem.

Tadic, President Sejdiu isn't probably going. Way to whine like a little baby.

Good move by Tadic! Let the Croats decide who is more important to them and for stability in the balkans, albanians or Serbia? This is also a message to Europe that Serbia is standing its ground when it comes to Kosovo.

You go girl!

I wonder what Croatia will do? :)

Serbian and Croatian Presidents Boris Tadić and Ivo Josipović could meet on January 18, the inauguration day of the new Croatian leader.

If Croation newly elected President decides to invite all Presidents of this region, than what?
Will Mr. Tadic still attend the inaguration ceremony?
(Kosova-USA, 13 January 2010 12:52)


Oh boy, just read my coment dated on 13 of January,2010.

I knew it, but what is puzzling to me why Mr. Tadic is so afraid to be in same room with Mr. Sejdiu or Mr. Thaqi?
Before even receiving the official invitation for inaguartion ceremony,Mr.Tadic comes publicly stating that if he comes I will not. I remember when I was a kid, we used to act this way.

Peggy and other serbs, we should realize that the Kosovo case is finished. It is not finished in our favor but its all over by now.
We lost the war, we lost the international support, so therefore we lost Kosovo and we should go on living lives. Its not the end of the world, its just a defeat.
If I as a Serb living in Kosovo accepts this reality, then you serbs living in the western countries should accept too.
You serbs are having comfortable lived there in western countries and arguing about how things are in Kosovo. This is really not fair at all. If you are living a nice westernized life, then you should give us a chance to live that life too. Dont try to argue on my behalf. If you want to help me, then send money to me so I can live a nice life. Because of extreme politicians we are suffering today.
Because of naive people who do not know the reality in the ground, we are suffering today.
PLEASE Serbian diaspora, leave us alone, do not talk on our behalf. If you want to help, dont put hate in between but send us money or let us embrace the western culture. If you serbs could go in UK or EU and live a comfortable life with people of all over the world, then we can live together with albanians too.
Thank you and I hope that i do not read things from Serbs who have never been to Kosovo or who have never even sent one euro to help Kosovo serbs.

At least give Josipovoc the opportunity to figure out a diplomatic solution on his own first.

No need to make a stink right now. I actually trust in Josipovic to do the right thing if left to his own devices. Or at least I want to give him the chance.

Tadic should not be telling Josipovic how to run his inauguration. I'm sure the Nationalists in Croatia are upset enough with him for the last couple of days, can you imagine how they'll react to Tadic telling him how to do things?

Tadic is smarter than this. I'm all for a strong stance on Kosovo, but take that stance with the EU, not Josipovic, who for all appearances seems like a decent man who wants to build bridges.

My god, i feel sorry for most of serbs who only want a decent living, jobs, and health, these are more important for Serbian population, than the President acting like a little kiddie,Mr president, concentrate on building a better relationship with croatia,slovenia,macedonia,montenegro and Kosovo itself, because Mr President you already messed things up big time since you,ve been in power, by comming up with a comment like that, i would be surprised if Croatia doesn,t turn around now, and tell you to get lost.. and thats for another 4 years of his political power... i would invite Kosovo just for this comment..

The last time Serbia played this game it backfired on them.
This was when they reacted harshly and criticized Bulgaria’s stance for Kosovo at the UN hearings and hoping that Croatia will soften or change their minds on Kosovo.
Well, it surely backfired then as Croatia came out with their guns fully loaded and their undettered opinion on Kosovo’s side.
Are Serbian politicians asking for another butt spanking ???.
Way to go Tadic, sit in your office and watch it on TV, while twingling your thumbs.

Tadic should give up life since President Sejdiu is living.This will hurt more serbia then any other country.Kosovo is free and we wish our Croatian allies the best of luck.

What a shock,JK,yet another heisterical joke by serbian politicians.I feel bad for serbian people who is representing them.Everytime i say this is how low serbian politicians go, they break another record and keep going lower.Tadic,just suck it up and go.If i was you, i would go and face the Kosovo politicians and tell them how you feel, rather than just whinning like a little girl.The Kosovo politicians have invited you to meet with them but you are nowhere to be found.I wonder what you people think about you.

It appears that the only regional meetings where Serb official would participate are those organized by ... Serb officials. Talk about isolation!

This is also a message to Europe that Serbia is standing its ground when it comes to Kosovo.
(MikeC, 14 January 2010 18:40)


What a "mature" way to "stand the ground"...

Do we know if Sejdiu has been officially invited? Seriously, does anybody know?

If nobody knows, I suspect he has not and that this is Tadic making some political gain behving as if it was his demand that was respected.

Tadic said: „...and I am ready to go there under the condition that the issue of Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is not brought into question...“

Mate, the very state you would be going to attend the ceremony of inauguration of the head of state has been one of the most vocal and pro-Kosova-independence countries in the world.

In addition, how do you expect to win over the sympathy of Albanians to live in the same state with you when you and other Serbian authorities are intentionally ignoring the representatives of the very people you would like to keep in your state?

There remains only one logical conclusion, you would like to keep Kosova under Serbia but without the Albanians. Well to every Albanian in Kosova this approach is nothing different from Milosevic.

So Mr President of Kosovas neighboring country it would be better if you tried a more pro-active and forward thinking approach towards your neighbors incl Kosova.

Do we know if Sejdiu has been officially invited? Seriously, does anybody know?

If nobody knows, I suspect he has not and that this is Tadic making some political gain behving as if it was his demand that was respected.
(bganon, 14 January 2010 20:10)

You are right,
I can tell you for sure that no official invitation has come to Prishtina at this time, but rest assured that Belgrade did not receive one just yet. So, why all this hoopla at this time. Is Mr. Tadic acting like a kid or what?

When I prepare a party I invite ALL my friends.

Who doesn't want to show up it's his business.

@ Kosova-USA

Are you like getting paid to observe and post in favor of albanian side on this website alone or there is more websites in your contract?

That's a shame.

By first impressions, Josipovic is a real bridge-builder who wants good neighbourly relations with all the countries of the former yugoslavia. He's already made friendly overtures towards Serbia.

Tadic is starting off on the wrong by telling him who he can't invite to the inauguration.

How is appearing at the same party as the president of Kosovo tacitly recognizing independence?

Sorry, Serbia. Kosovo is gone. Yes, it wasn't 'fair' how it was lost, but you're much better off without it. The sooner you realize this, the better.

Personally, Tadic's presence or absence shouldn't be determined by which little sock puppet from Pristina attends. He's going for Josipovic. He can always ignore what's-his-face.

Come on Mr. President, you're invited in Croatia not Kosova, would you like to have better relations with the Croats then you should not make demands.

Cheers!

Come on Tadic this style of politcal wrangling will do you no good. Threatening your contemporaries and the international community into submission only works if your last name is Dodic and secession is on your mind. The national symbols in the background are overkill

If you go looking for a friend, you're going to find they're very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere. The Kosovars from day one have been reaching out to the world to be a friend and in return they have developed friendly positive relationships that have served the cause of their people. The Kosovar politicians have represented the will of the people and its been quite effective. Just look at the position the Kosovars were in 25 years ago and look at the position that they are in now. Serbian politicians thus far in spirit claim to represent the will of the people. In reality, human nature tends to get the best of them. Self preservation, ideology, greed and stupidity tend to rule the majority of them. Dont believe me? Then ask all the Serbians nowadays that claim that they didn't support the policies of Milosevic and his cadre of boys. Either the public supported the politicians and they deserve what they get, or the politicians failed them. Just take a good look at what the fat cats in Belgrade are achieving now. Not a whole lot from my perspective but smoke and mirrors......

If he does refuse to attend Tadic will have put yet another stumbling block to "good neighbourly relations", a prerequisite for EU integration. It seems that the goal of EU membership is as dear to Boki's heart as the fight against corruption.

Do we know if Sejdiu has been officially invited? Seriously, does anybody know?

If nobody knows, I suspect he has not and that this is Tadic making some political gain behving as if it was his demand that was respected.
(bganon, 14 January 2010 20:10)

Well, after this royal command by Tadic I wouldn't be surprised if President Sejdiu is invited after all, even if he was not invited originally, just to let Tadic know he has not been made King of the Balkans.

Hehe, it does not take much to have certain qualities of wannabe Royals rear their unpleasant heads again.

Unemployment is a sad thing indeed.
(Jason, 15 January 2010 08:55)

At least I bought my brand new house with lots of land in Kosova, but you have yet to buy yours near gazivode lake. I am all set man.Planty money in Chase bank+procredit bank.

This is very interesting.

The term "UNMIK-Kosovo" has never been used or suggested before. Tadic has so far said that Kosovo is not presented or mentioned in such gatherings, instead it should be classified as UNMIK or EULEX. But this name suggestion surely means a lot. Step by step is giving up. Croatia is the last country in the region Serbia would want to have bad relations with.

But this is not the end, its rather a good start of the year.

>Sorry, Serbia. Kosovo is gone.
(Danilo, 14 January

Sad how predicable your tiny little line. Wont you fellas get tired of repeating it? You'll hypnotise yourselfs.
Now pay attention. We fight for Kosovo day and night. In smart, stupid, incredible succesful unsuccesful ways you name it but we fight. Its gone when we let go and we're not letting go. You know it as well as we. Get used to it.

If one invites you to a party, don't put conditions, either go or don't.

Despite Serbia's call not to recognize Kosovo Croatia went ahead. What makes Tadic think that a threat such as the one to attend the ceremony on conditions will get a positive response from a gov't suing you for war reparations and genocide?
(Mirub jager, 14 January 2010 18:54)

Not only that Mirub. Serbia likes to show the chest to the neighbours it considers weaker then itself. US President Obama has summoned the leaders from many countries during the UN Assembly General meetings. Sejdiu and Hyseni were present in the same room with Tadic and Jeremic. There is no wonder why Obama has not been warned the same way when it was known to them that Sejdiu and Hyseni will be there too. This is very clear that mantality of Serbian government is only about submiting to the stronger although they reject that.

Tadic could be playing games with Serbian public.
18th of Feb is one day after the independece day of Kosovo 17 Feb, so Sejdiu might not be going even if he is invited.

Taking into consideration tha relations betwenn Croatia and Serbia, maybe Tadic will not join the inauguration even if he is invited.

Tadic should not go if the illegal president of illegal Kosovo is there!

Would Georgian president make a visit if the president of Abkhazia was there?

Tadic looks like he's ready to kick in that photo!

I’m not big fan of Mr. Tadic but he’s absolutely right. Mr. Sejdiu is just a Serbian citizen living in Kosovo. I hope newly elected president of Croatia respects that. For the sake of good neighborly relations between two legit nations.

We fight for Kosovo day and night. In smart, stupid, incredible succesful unsuccesful ways you name it but we fight. Its gone when we let go and we're not letting go. You know it as well as we. Get used to it.
(Ljokimalija, 14 January 2010 23:32)

All I care about is that Serbia does not control Kosovo anymore. If what you say makes you feel better, I'm not going to dispute them... I don't care

Oho! dont make this personal old mate dont shame and name me. "

You're the one who said "we'll fight day and night". I simply asked you to clarify.


"Now. I'm interested to know other than posting anti Serb rants what did you actually do to take Kosovo away from us recently?"

I don't see where I posted an 'anti-Serb' anything. I have no interested in 'taking away' anything, but perhaps fantasies that some Serbs harbour that hold Serbia back.


Josipovic, at first glance, seems to want to bend over backwards to make nice gestures towards Serbs, and the first thing Tadic does is snub him. This is a shame. This is all I'm saying.

"Only by MUTUAL AGREEMENT borders chan change."

Says who?

Since when have borders ever, anywhere changed by mutual agreement?

Did the USA declare independence from Great Britain by mutual consent? Was it's UDI 'illegal'?

When I prepare a party I invite ALL my friends.

Who doesn't want to show up it's his business.
(ben, 14 January 2010 20:59)

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Really Ben? Then you show contempt for ALL of your friends because sometimes you have to exclude someone for the sake of sensitivity towards others.

A good host would never put a friend in an uncofortable position. There are times when we all must choose who to invite for which events.

@ Kosovo Serb

If really you are a Kosovo Serb I really admire your courage for stating the truth for the better of the Serbs in Kosovo.

@ Niall O'Dpherty

Are you 100% sure he is a Kosovar Burkina Faso pretending to be a Serb? Personaly I know a Serb from Serbia proper who thinks the same as the Kosovo Serb.

Mr. Tadic,
stay in Belgrade. Nobody misses you in Zagreb or elsewhere in the region!!

This, however, is a political event – the inauguration of the Croatian president, and I am ready to go there under the condition that the issue of Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is not brought into question,” Tadić said in Belgrade this Thursday.




Croatia has allready brought it to question by recognizing the independence of Kosovo. An inaguration dosen't change that. Croatia dosen't consider Kosovo to be an integral part of Serbia so Croatia has allready brought into question the sovregnity and territorial integrity of Serbia.

It would be very silly and childish for the Croatian president not to invite the President of Kosovo Mr.Fatmir Sejdiu to the inaguration just because Tadic said so.


A weak move by tadic and i bet he regret it allready.

@ Kosova-USA

Are you like getting paid to observe and post in favor of albanian side on this website alone or there is more websites in your contract?
(Obsessed, 14 January 2010 22:30)

Unemployment is a sad thing indeed.

Ljokimalija,

What have you done today and tonight to fight for Kosovo?

Post on this board?

What about yesterday and last night?

In the U.S., we don't invite foreign guests for inaugurations, it's a matter for citizens. I never realized how many problems this avoided.

Good for you Tadic! That would be a strong move.

Simple mind said:

"In addition, how do you expect to win over the sympathy of Albanians to live in the same state with you when you and other Serbian authorities are intentionally ignoring the representatives of the very people you would like to keep in your state?"

So you expect presidents of all countries invited to also expect representatives of their provinces to attend as well for anything less would be insulting to those provinces.

Why not get someone to wear a crown with "President of Vojvodina" on it and invite him/her as well?

Perhaps the Italian president can expect the President of Sicilly to attend as well.

Peggy and other serbs, we should realize that the Kosovo case is finished. It is not finished in our favor but its all over by now.
We lost the war, we lost the international support, so therefore we lost Kosovo and we should go on living lives. Its not the end of the world, its just a defeat.
If I as a Serb living in Kosovo accepts this reality, then you serbs living in the western countries should accept too.
You serbs are having comfortable lived there in western countries and arguing about how things are in Kosovo. This is really not fair at all. If you are living a nice westernized life, then you should give us a chance to live that life too. Dont try to argue on my behalf. If you want to help me, then send money to me so I can live a nice life. Because of extreme politicians we are suffering today.
Because of naive people who do not know the reality in the ground, we are suffering today.
PLEASE Serbian diaspora, leave us alone, do not talk on our behalf. If you want to help, dont put hate in between but send us money or let us embrace the western culture. If you serbs could go in UK or EU and live a comfortable life with people of all over the world, then we can live together with albanians too.
Thank you and I hope that i do not read things from Serbs who have never been to Kosovo or who have never even sent one euro to help Kosovo serbs.
(Kosovo Serb, 15 January 2010 08:44)

wow, we had an Albanian- Burkina Fasian, we even got some other Albanian bloke who comes in as a person supporting Vojvodina independence but who spells his supposed nationality wrong, we have had Cloney [sic] and all kinds of Spanish mispelled surnames and now we have a 'K-Serb'.

You guys are either top class ventriloquists or suffering from bipolar personality disorder.

As a Dutch newspaper wrote: "International law is much more important than Kosovo."
Only by MUTUAL AGREEMENT borders chan change. As long if there is no mutual agreed deal Kosovo will stay a Serbian province ruled by UN!
It is not about Kosovo. It is about justice and law!
(Ron, 15 January 2010 15:44)

There are two types of border changes:

1. Border changes between two existing STATES. International law prohibits such a change without the mutual agreement of both STATES concerned;
2. A province of a STATE secedes from the STATE. Whether this is legal or not depends on the constitution of that STATE. International law, by definition, does enter into the picture until after the province becomes independent; i.e. becomes a state an thus subject of the international law.

Now I’m not clear from your legal analysis whether the case of Kosovo you are discussing should be analyzed under type (1) or type (2). This is important because the legal basis for the discussion is quite different.

President Boris Tadić says he will not attend the inauguration of the new Croatian president if Fatmir Sejdiu were also invited to the ceremony.

Grow up Mr. President. It's time to face the new reality and stop that childish behavior.

>Danilo, 15 January 2010 01:31)

Oho! dont make this personal old mate dont shame and name me. Its true I do nothing! Considering how I sing in a choir what can I do? I'm artist not politician. But I'm thinking about organising choir competition and getting money for Serbs in ghettos in Kosovo. To get them money that seems useful. I figure thats important, getting them money, channeling money?
Now. I'm interested to know other than posting anti Serb rants what did you actually do to take Kosovo away from us recently?

(Kosovo Serb, 15 January 2010 08:44)

Even if you are really a Serb from Kosovo, then mind this:

As a Dutch newspaper wrote: "International law is much more important than Kosovo."

Only by MUTUAL AGREEMENT borders chan change. As long if there is no mutual agreed deal Kosovo will stay a Serbian province ruled by UN!

Never, never, never accept illegal Kosovo independence!

It is not about Kosovo. It is about justice and law!

Poster wrote: "Mr. Tadic stay in Belgrade. Nobody misses you in Zagreb or elsewhere in the region."

Wow, that's amazing! Poster not only speaks for EVERYONE in Zagreb but for the region.
Tadic might have a few old girlfriends in Croatia that miss him!

“Kosovo Serb”,

If you are truly Orthodox, then you’d understand that Kosovo represents the very foundation of our culture, not just for Serbs the world over, but for Montenegrins such as myself (Yes, I fly out to the Balkans every year to visit family and the village).

What you are saying is the same as an Israeli Jew telling an American Jew that Jerusalem is not important to him\her because they don’t live there.

The fact that you completely misunderstand the importance of Kosovo in the Serbian\Montenegrin heritage leads me to suspect that maybe you aren’t what you say.

That Kosovo represents an important part of our culture and heritage is nearly universal among all the Serbian Orthodox.

Thank you and I hope that i do not read things from Serbs who have never been to Kosovo or who have never even sent one euro to help Kosovo serbs.
(Kosovo Serb, 15 January 2010 08:44)
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Well, let me tell you Kosovo Albanian that I live in Serbia, I have donated and been to Kosovo and although I haven't been in a while, I will be going a few times this year (with my licna karta only of course). I have friends here that visit regularly and everything you say is absolute nonsense.

Nially, you are correct but you missed "true montenegrin" aka true albanian the other day. It looks like some people have personality disorders. I suspect these people (or this person) admires us so much and tries to be like us but simply doesn't have the right stuff.

It's a cheap attempt really.

Good move by Tadic! Let the Croats decide who is more important to them and for stability in the balkans, albanians or Serbia? This is also a message to Europe that Serbia is standing its ground when it comes to Kosovo.

I’m not big fan of Mr. Tadic but he’s absolutely right. Mr. Sejdiu is just a Serbian citizen living in Kosovo. I hope newly elected president of Croatia respects that. For the sake of good neighborly relations between two legit nations.

Tadic, President Sejdiu isn't probably going. Way to whine like a little baby.

Sejdiu could snub inauguration over Tadic. This would sound more realistic since Tadic didnt apologize for crimes committed during 1990s.

That's a shame.

By first impressions, Josipovic is a real bridge-builder who wants good neighbourly relations with all the countries of the former yugoslavia. He's already made friendly overtures towards Serbia.

Tadic is starting off on the wrong by telling him who he can't invite to the inauguration.

How is appearing at the same party as the president of Kosovo tacitly recognizing independence?

Sorry, Serbia. Kosovo is gone. Yes, it wasn't 'fair' how it was lost, but you're much better off without it. The sooner you realize this, the better.

If one invites you to a party, don't put conditions, either go or don't.

Despite Serbia's call not to recognize Kosovo Croatia went ahead. What makes Tadic think that a threat such as the one to attend the ceremony on conditions will get a positive response from a gov't suing you for war reparations and genocide?

Tadic should not go if the illegal president of illegal Kosovo is there!

Would Georgian president make a visit if the president of Abkhazia was there?

Serbian and Croatian Presidents Boris Tadić and Ivo Josipović could meet on January 18, the inauguration day of the new Croatian leader.

If Croation newly elected President decides to invite all Presidents of this region, than what?
Will Mr. Tadic still attend the inaguration ceremony?
(Kosova-USA, 13 January 2010 12:52)


Oh boy, just read my coment dated on 13 of January,2010.

I knew it, but what is puzzling to me why Mr. Tadic is so afraid to be in same room with Mr. Sejdiu or Mr. Thaqi?
Before even receiving the official invitation for inaguartion ceremony,Mr.Tadic comes publicly stating that if he comes I will not. I remember when I was a kid, we used to act this way.

When I prepare a party I invite ALL my friends.

Who doesn't want to show up it's his business.
(ben, 14 January 2010 20:59)

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Really Ben? Then you show contempt for ALL of your friends because sometimes you have to exclude someone for the sake of sensitivity towards others.

A good host would never put a friend in an uncofortable position. There are times when we all must choose who to invite for which events.

I would honestly feel humiliated to be told by a guest how another guest should be invited to my own inauguration. I have trust on the new Croat President to take necessary measures and make an example how you solve this kind of future problem.

If he does refuse to attend Tadic will have put yet another stumbling block to "good neighbourly relations", a prerequisite for EU integration. It seems that the goal of EU membership is as dear to Boki's heart as the fight against corruption.

@ Kosova-USA

Are you like getting paid to observe and post in favor of albanian side on this website alone or there is more websites in your contract?

Simple mind said:

"In addition, how do you expect to win over the sympathy of Albanians to live in the same state with you when you and other Serbian authorities are intentionally ignoring the representatives of the very people you would like to keep in your state?"

So you expect presidents of all countries invited to also expect representatives of their provinces to attend as well for anything less would be insulting to those provinces.

Why not get someone to wear a crown with "President of Vojvodina" on it and invite him/her as well?

Perhaps the Italian president can expect the President of Sicilly to attend as well.

>Sorry, Serbia. Kosovo is gone.
(Danilo, 14 January

Sad how predicable your tiny little line. Wont you fellas get tired of repeating it? You'll hypnotise yourselfs.
Now pay attention. We fight for Kosovo day and night. In smart, stupid, incredible succesful unsuccesful ways you name it but we fight. Its gone when we let go and we're not letting go. You know it as well as we. Get used to it.

Personally, Tadic's presence or absence shouldn't be determined by which little sock puppet from Pristina attends. He's going for Josipovic. He can always ignore what's-his-face.

Peggy and other serbs, we should realize that the Kosovo case is finished. It is not finished in our favor but its all over by now.
We lost the war, we lost the international support, so therefore we lost Kosovo and we should go on living lives. Its not the end of the world, its just a defeat.
If I as a Serb living in Kosovo accepts this reality, then you serbs living in the western countries should accept too.
You serbs are having comfortable lived there in western countries and arguing about how things are in Kosovo. This is really not fair at all. If you are living a nice westernized life, then you should give us a chance to live that life too. Dont try to argue on my behalf. If you want to help me, then send money to me so I can live a nice life. Because of extreme politicians we are suffering today.
Because of naive people who do not know the reality in the ground, we are suffering today.
PLEASE Serbian diaspora, leave us alone, do not talk on our behalf. If you want to help, dont put hate in between but send us money or let us embrace the western culture. If you serbs could go in UK or EU and live a comfortable life with people of all over the world, then we can live together with albanians too.
Thank you and I hope that i do not read things from Serbs who have never been to Kosovo or who have never even sent one euro to help Kosovo serbs.
(Kosovo Serb, 15 January 2010 08:44)

wow, we had an Albanian- Burkina Fasian, we even got some other Albanian bloke who comes in as a person supporting Vojvodina independence but who spells his supposed nationality wrong, we have had Cloney [sic] and all kinds of Spanish mispelled surnames and now we have a 'K-Serb'.

You guys are either top class ventriloquists or suffering from bipolar personality disorder.

Tadic should give up life since President Sejdiu is living.This will hurt more serbia then any other country.Kosovo is free and we wish our Croatian allies the best of luck.

I wonder what Croatia will do? :)

It appears that the only regional meetings where Serb official would participate are those organized by ... Serb officials. Talk about isolation!

Good for you Tadic! That would be a strong move.

At least give Josipovoc the opportunity to figure out a diplomatic solution on his own first.

No need to make a stink right now. I actually trust in Josipovic to do the right thing if left to his own devices. Or at least I want to give him the chance.

Tadic should not be telling Josipovic how to run his inauguration. I'm sure the Nationalists in Croatia are upset enough with him for the last couple of days, can you imagine how they'll react to Tadic telling him how to do things?

Tadic is smarter than this. I'm all for a strong stance on Kosovo, but take that stance with the EU, not Josipovic, who for all appearances seems like a decent man who wants to build bridges.

@ Kosova-USA

Are you like getting paid to observe and post in favor of albanian side on this website alone or there is more websites in your contract?
(Obsessed, 14 January 2010 22:30)

Unemployment is a sad thing indeed.

This is also a message to Europe that Serbia is standing its ground when it comes to Kosovo.
(MikeC, 14 January 2010 18:40)


What a "mature" way to "stand the ground"...

Do we know if Sejdiu has been officially invited? Seriously, does anybody know?

If nobody knows, I suspect he has not and that this is Tadic making some political gain behving as if it was his demand that was respected.
(bganon, 14 January 2010 20:10)

Well, after this royal command by Tadic I wouldn't be surprised if President Sejdiu is invited after all, even if he was not invited originally, just to let Tadic know he has not been made King of the Balkans.

Hehe, it does not take much to have certain qualities of wannabe Royals rear their unpleasant heads again.

Thank you and I hope that i do not read things from Serbs who have never been to Kosovo or who have never even sent one euro to help Kosovo serbs.
(Kosovo Serb, 15 January 2010 08:44)
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Well, let me tell you Kosovo Albanian that I live in Serbia, I have donated and been to Kosovo and although I haven't been in a while, I will be going a few times this year (with my licna karta only of course). I have friends here that visit regularly and everything you say is absolute nonsense.

Nially, you are correct but you missed "true montenegrin" aka true albanian the other day. It looks like some people have personality disorders. I suspect these people (or this person) admires us so much and tries to be like us but simply doesn't have the right stuff.

It's a cheap attempt really.

“Kosovo Serb”,

If you are truly Orthodox, then you’d understand that Kosovo represents the very foundation of our culture, not just for Serbs the world over, but for Montenegrins such as myself (Yes, I fly out to the Balkans every year to visit family and the village).

What you are saying is the same as an Israeli Jew telling an American Jew that Jerusalem is not important to him\her because they don’t live there.

The fact that you completely misunderstand the importance of Kosovo in the Serbian\Montenegrin heritage leads me to suspect that maybe you aren’t what you say.

That Kosovo represents an important part of our culture and heritage is nearly universal among all the Serbian Orthodox.

My god, i feel sorry for most of serbs who only want a decent living, jobs, and health, these are more important for Serbian population, than the President acting like a little kiddie,Mr president, concentrate on building a better relationship with croatia,slovenia,macedonia,montenegro and Kosovo itself, because Mr President you already messed things up big time since you,ve been in power, by comming up with a comment like that, i would be surprised if Croatia doesn,t turn around now, and tell you to get lost.. and thats for another 4 years of his political power... i would invite Kosovo just for this comment..

The last time Serbia played this game it backfired on them.
This was when they reacted harshly and criticized Bulgaria’s stance for Kosovo at the UN hearings and hoping that Croatia will soften or change their minds on Kosovo.
Well, it surely backfired then as Croatia came out with their guns fully loaded and their undettered opinion on Kosovo’s side.
Are Serbian politicians asking for another butt spanking ???.
Way to go Tadic, sit in your office and watch it on TV, while twingling your thumbs.

What a shock,JK,yet another heisterical joke by serbian politicians.I feel bad for serbian people who is representing them.Everytime i say this is how low serbian politicians go, they break another record and keep going lower.Tadic,just suck it up and go.If i was you, i would go and face the Kosovo politicians and tell them how you feel, rather than just whinning like a little girl.The Kosovo politicians have invited you to meet with them but you are nowhere to be found.I wonder what you people think about you.

(Kosovo Serb, 15 January 2010 08:44)

Even if you are really a Serb from Kosovo, then mind this:

As a Dutch newspaper wrote: "International law is much more important than Kosovo."

Only by MUTUAL AGREEMENT borders chan change. As long if there is no mutual agreed deal Kosovo will stay a Serbian province ruled by UN!

Never, never, never accept illegal Kosovo independence!

It is not about Kosovo. It is about justice and law!

Tadic said: „...and I am ready to go there under the condition that the issue of Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is not brought into question...“

Mate, the very state you would be going to attend the ceremony of inauguration of the head of state has been one of the most vocal and pro-Kosova-independence countries in the world.

In addition, how do you expect to win over the sympathy of Albanians to live in the same state with you when you and other Serbian authorities are intentionally ignoring the representatives of the very people you would like to keep in your state?

There remains only one logical conclusion, you would like to keep Kosova under Serbia but without the Albanians. Well to every Albanian in Kosova this approach is nothing different from Milosevic.

So Mr President of Kosovas neighboring country it would be better if you tried a more pro-active and forward thinking approach towards your neighbors incl Kosova.

Come on Tadic this style of politcal wrangling will do you no good. Threatening your contemporaries and the international community into submission only works if your last name is Dodic and secession is on your mind. The national symbols in the background are overkill

When I prepare a party I invite ALL my friends.

Who doesn't want to show up it's his business.

Do we know if Sejdiu has been officially invited? Seriously, does anybody know?

If nobody knows, I suspect he has not and that this is Tadic making some political gain behving as if it was his demand that was respected.
(bganon, 14 January 2010 20:10)

You are right,
I can tell you for sure that no official invitation has come to Prishtina at this time, but rest assured that Belgrade did not receive one just yet. So, why all this hoopla at this time. Is Mr. Tadic acting like a kid or what?

Tadic could be playing games with Serbian public.
18th of Feb is one day after the independece day of Kosovo 17 Feb, so Sejdiu might not be going even if he is invited.

Taking into consideration tha relations betwenn Croatia and Serbia, maybe Tadic will not join the inauguration even if he is invited.

If you go looking for a friend, you're going to find they're very scarce. If you go out to be a friend, you'll find them everywhere. The Kosovars from day one have been reaching out to the world to be a friend and in return they have developed friendly positive relationships that have served the cause of their people. The Kosovar politicians have represented the will of the people and its been quite effective. Just look at the position the Kosovars were in 25 years ago and look at the position that they are in now. Serbian politicians thus far in spirit claim to represent the will of the people. In reality, human nature tends to get the best of them. Self preservation, ideology, greed and stupidity tend to rule the majority of them. Dont believe me? Then ask all the Serbians nowadays that claim that they didn't support the policies of Milosevic and his cadre of boys. Either the public supported the politicians and they deserve what they get, or the politicians failed them. Just take a good look at what the fat cats in Belgrade are achieving now. Not a whole lot from my perspective but smoke and mirrors......

>Danilo, 15 January 2010 01:31)

Oho! dont make this personal old mate dont shame and name me. Its true I do nothing! Considering how I sing in a choir what can I do? I'm artist not politician. But I'm thinking about organising choir competition and getting money for Serbs in ghettos in Kosovo. To get them money that seems useful. I figure thats important, getting them money, channeling money?
Now. I'm interested to know other than posting anti Serb rants what did you actually do to take Kosovo away from us recently?

You go girl!

Do we know if Sejdiu has been officially invited? Seriously, does anybody know?

If nobody knows, I suspect he has not and that this is Tadic making some political gain behving as if it was his demand that was respected.

This is very interesting.

The term "UNMIK-Kosovo" has never been used or suggested before. Tadic has so far said that Kosovo is not presented or mentioned in such gatherings, instead it should be classified as UNMIK or EULEX. But this name suggestion surely means a lot. Step by step is giving up. Croatia is the last country in the region Serbia would want to have bad relations with.

But this is not the end, its rather a good start of the year.

Come on Mr. President, you're invited in Croatia not Kosova, would you like to have better relations with the Croats then you should not make demands.

Cheers!

Peggy and other serbs, we should realize that the Kosovo case is finished. It is not finished in our favor but its all over by now.
We lost the war, we lost the international support, so therefore we lost Kosovo and we should go on living lives. Its not the end of the world, its just a defeat.
If I as a Serb living in Kosovo accepts this reality, then you serbs living in the western countries should accept too.
You serbs are having comfortable lived there in western countries and arguing about how things are in Kosovo. This is really not fair at all. If you are living a nice westernized life, then you should give us a chance to live that life too. Dont try to argue on my behalf. If you want to help me, then send money to me so I can live a nice life. Because of extreme politicians we are suffering today.
Because of naive people who do not know the reality in the ground, we are suffering today.
PLEASE Serbian diaspora, leave us alone, do not talk on our behalf. If you want to help, dont put hate in between but send us money or let us embrace the western culture. If you serbs could go in UK or EU and live a comfortable life with people of all over the world, then we can live together with albanians too.
Thank you and I hope that i do not read things from Serbs who have never been to Kosovo or who have never even sent one euro to help Kosovo serbs.

We fight for Kosovo day and night. In smart, stupid, incredible succesful unsuccesful ways you name it but we fight. Its gone when we let go and we're not letting go. You know it as well as we. Get used to it.
(Ljokimalija, 14 January 2010 23:32)

All I care about is that Serbia does not control Kosovo anymore. If what you say makes you feel better, I'm not going to dispute them... I don't care

Unemployment is a sad thing indeed.
(Jason, 15 January 2010 08:55)

At least I bought my brand new house with lots of land in Kosova, but you have yet to buy yours near gazivode lake. I am all set man.Planty money in Chase bank+procredit bank.

Mr. Tadic,
stay in Belgrade. Nobody misses you in Zagreb or elsewhere in the region!!

Ljokimalija,

What have you done today and tonight to fight for Kosovo?

Post on this board?

What about yesterday and last night?

Tadic looks like he's ready to kick in that photo!

This, however, is a political event – the inauguration of the Croatian president, and I am ready to go there under the condition that the issue of Serbia’s sovereignty and territorial integrity is not brought into question,” Tadić said in Belgrade this Thursday.




Croatia has allready brought it to question by recognizing the independence of Kosovo. An inaguration dosen't change that. Croatia dosen't consider Kosovo to be an integral part of Serbia so Croatia has allready brought into question the sovregnity and territorial integrity of Serbia.

It would be very silly and childish for the Croatian president not to invite the President of Kosovo Mr.Fatmir Sejdiu to the inaguration just because Tadic said so.


A weak move by tadic and i bet he regret it allready.

In the U.S., we don't invite foreign guests for inaugurations, it's a matter for citizens. I never realized how many problems this avoided.

Oho! dont make this personal old mate dont shame and name me. "

You're the one who said "we'll fight day and night". I simply asked you to clarify.


"Now. I'm interested to know other than posting anti Serb rants what did you actually do to take Kosovo away from us recently?"

I don't see where I posted an 'anti-Serb' anything. I have no interested in 'taking away' anything, but perhaps fantasies that some Serbs harbour that hold Serbia back.


Josipovic, at first glance, seems to want to bend over backwards to make nice gestures towards Serbs, and the first thing Tadic does is snub him. This is a shame. This is all I'm saying.

"Only by MUTUAL AGREEMENT borders chan change."

Says who?

Since when have borders ever, anywhere changed by mutual agreement?

Did the USA declare independence from Great Britain by mutual consent? Was it's UDI 'illegal'?

Poster wrote: "Mr. Tadic stay in Belgrade. Nobody misses you in Zagreb or elsewhere in the region."

Wow, that's amazing! Poster not only speaks for EVERYONE in Zagreb but for the region.
Tadic might have a few old girlfriends in Croatia that miss him!

If one invites you to a party, don't put conditions, either go or don't.

Despite Serbia's call not to recognize Kosovo Croatia went ahead. What makes Tadic think that a threat such as the one to attend the ceremony on conditions will get a positive response from a gov't suing you for war reparations and genocide?
(Mirub jager, 14 January 2010 18:54)

Not only that Mirub. Serbia likes to show the chest to the neighbours it considers weaker then itself. US President Obama has summoned the leaders from many countries during the UN Assembly General meetings. Sejdiu and Hyseni were present in the same room with Tadic and Jeremic. There is no wonder why Obama has not been warned the same way when it was known to them that Sejdiu and Hyseni will be there too. This is very clear that mantality of Serbian government is only about submiting to the stronger although they reject that.

@ Kosovo Serb

If really you are a Kosovo Serb I really admire your courage for stating the truth for the better of the Serbs in Kosovo.

@ Niall O'Dpherty

Are you 100% sure he is a Kosovar Burkina Faso pretending to be a Serb? Personaly I know a Serb from Serbia proper who thinks the same as the Kosovo Serb.

As a Dutch newspaper wrote: "International law is much more important than Kosovo."
Only by MUTUAL AGREEMENT borders chan change. As long if there is no mutual agreed deal Kosovo will stay a Serbian province ruled by UN!
It is not about Kosovo. It is about justice and law!
(Ron, 15 January 2010 15:44)

There are two types of border changes:

1. Border changes between two existing STATES. International law prohibits such a change without the mutual agreement of both STATES concerned;
2. A province of a STATE secedes from the STATE. Whether this is legal or not depends on the constitution of that STATE. International law, by definition, does enter into the picture until after the province becomes independent; i.e. becomes a state an thus subject of the international law.

Now I’m not clear from your legal analysis whether the case of Kosovo you are discussing should be analyzed under type (1) or type (2). This is important because the legal basis for the discussion is quite different.

President Boris Tadić says he will not attend the inauguration of the new Croatian president if Fatmir Sejdiu were also invited to the ceremony.

Grow up Mr. President. It's time to face the new reality and stop that childish behavior.