To my Albanian compatriots I would like to say that it is naive to assume that Djindjic would have behaved today differently from Tadic on the issue of Kosova.
He ruled in 2001-2003, the only time when it would have been much easier to declare the independence of Kosova.
I think Serbia lost a lot with his death, because he had the moderation of Tadic and the guts of Kostunica. Serbia is yet to find a leader like him.
We also had a lot of respect for Mr. Djindjic. he was intelligent, he had vision, he was pragmatic. he was not a saint but who is? he deserved a hell of a better fate than being shot down by those monsters.
i've mentioned before -- i was in blgd the previous december, it was really just not so many weeks before. we were interviewing sonia biserko -- at the time, she told me, she and natasa were not on best of terms with mr djindjic -- he was "mad" at them... then she mentioned an article in the belgrade press, like on p9, insinuating threats ag. his family. she mentioned it, and that was that.
then back in sf, at the university computer lab, i was avoiding homework as usual, and scanning the news. suddenly: djindjic asassinated! it was like being punched in the stomach. and i really feel like nothing has been the same since. certainly who and what has ruled in serbia since then has never lived up to djindjic, not to mention the current regime.
now, not to push the djindjic/Kennedy symbolism, but: i do not believe that the full truth behind the assassination has come to light. something about the timing -- and certain politicians, and a certain mr. sesejl who bellowed: "Heads will roll!" and then suddenly gives himself up to the Hague... just days before the killing. does that seem just a tiny bit odd to anyone else? there is much in the serbian political scene that has remained in the shadows. perhaps some of you are a bit more hip to it than me, but then funny how nobody's singen...
anyone, RIP to zoran djindjic and my regards to his family.
Djinjic was a neoliberal fanatic to the core. His dogma was every bit as destructive and antisocial as any nationalists. Thank God that neither he nor the LDP were in power to privatize all of Serbia's public assets and impose self-destructive austerity. Otherwise, Serbia's average class would be much worse off today. The only reason Serbia has any chance at creating a middle class democracy is because of constitutionalists like Kostunica and because the Democratic Party has finally rid themselves of their predatory, capitalistic values.
is it funny or sad that both serbs and albanians are "proud" of politicians from the opposite sides who they think would have supported their agendas? this noteably includes djnindjic and rugova. personally i doubt either would have given up the nationalist interests of their people. and understanding this is perhaps crucial for moving forward. understanding that not even those from the other side you consider "cool" would actually support your demands. because only then will you begin to understand the other side which would be the real beginning of reconciliation and progress. everything else is just myths.
Albanians also loved Tadic as they thought he would instantly give Kosovo to the Albanians, but now they hate him as he hasn't sold out like they thought he would.
Djindjic, man of vision, courage and energy. A rare combination anywhere in our world. Although I'm not a Serbian citizen, I'm proud of Zoran Djindjic.
k-usa says.... "Everybody loved him , with exception of serbs themselves"
Stop already with your generalizations and collective guilt!
The very same behavior you complain about from others you repeat again and again with your own nasty comments.
Everybody loved him , with exception of serbs themselves. He had a vision and was ready to extend the hand for reconciliation with all former Yugo countries, including Kosova/o.
Everybody loved him , with exception of serbs themselves. He had a vision and was ready to extend the hand for reconciliation with all former Yugo countries, including Kosova/o.
Djindjic, man of vision, courage and energy. A rare combination anywhere in our world. Although I'm not a Serbian citizen, I'm proud of Zoran Djindjic.
k-usa says.... "Everybody loved him , with exception of serbs themselves"
Stop already with your generalizations and collective guilt!
The very same behavior you complain about from others you repeat again and again with your own nasty comments.
is it funny or sad that both serbs and albanians are "proud" of politicians from the opposite sides who they think would have supported their agendas? this noteably includes djnindjic and rugova. personally i doubt either would have given up the nationalist interests of their people. and understanding this is perhaps crucial for moving forward. understanding that not even those from the other side you consider "cool" would actually support your demands. because only then will you begin to understand the other side which would be the real beginning of reconciliation and progress. everything else is just myths.
Djinjic was a neoliberal fanatic to the core. His dogma was every bit as destructive and antisocial as any nationalists. Thank God that neither he nor the LDP were in power to privatize all of Serbia's public assets and impose self-destructive austerity. Otherwise, Serbia's average class would be much worse off today. The only reason Serbia has any chance at creating a middle class democracy is because of constitutionalists like Kostunica and because the Democratic Party has finally rid themselves of their predatory, capitalistic values.
We also had a lot of respect for Mr. Djindjic. he was intelligent, he had vision, he was pragmatic. he was not a saint but who is? he deserved a hell of a better fate than being shot down by those monsters.
i've mentioned before -- i was in blgd the previous december, it was really just not so many weeks before. we were interviewing sonia biserko -- at the time, she told me, she and natasa were not on best of terms with mr djindjic -- he was "mad" at them... then she mentioned an article in the belgrade press, like on p9, insinuating threats ag. his family. she mentioned it, and that was that.
then back in sf, at the university computer lab, i was avoiding homework as usual, and scanning the news. suddenly: djindjic asassinated! it was like being punched in the stomach. and i really feel like nothing has been the same since. certainly who and what has ruled in serbia since then has never lived up to djindjic, not to mention the current regime.
now, not to push the djindjic/Kennedy symbolism, but: i do not believe that the full truth behind the assassination has come to light. something about the timing -- and certain politicians, and a certain mr. sesejl who bellowed: "Heads will roll!" and then suddenly gives himself up to the Hague... just days before the killing. does that seem just a tiny bit odd to anyone else? there is much in the serbian political scene that has remained in the shadows. perhaps some of you are a bit more hip to it than me, but then funny how nobody's singen...
anyone, RIP to zoran djindjic and my regards to his family.
Albanians also loved Tadic as they thought he would instantly give Kosovo to the Albanians, but now they hate him as he hasn't sold out like they thought he would.
To my Albanian compatriots I would like to say that it is naive to assume that Djindjic would have behaved today differently from Tadic on the issue of Kosova.
He ruled in 2001-2003, the only time when it would have been much easier to declare the independence of Kosova.
I think Serbia lost a lot with his death, because he had the moderation of Tadic and the guts of Kostunica. Serbia is yet to find a leader like him.
Everybody loved him , with exception of serbs themselves. He had a vision and was ready to extend the hand for reconciliation with all former Yugo countries, including Kosova/o.
Djinjic was a neoliberal fanatic to the core. His dogma was every bit as destructive and antisocial as any nationalists. Thank God that neither he nor the LDP were in power to privatize all of Serbia's public assets and impose self-destructive austerity. Otherwise, Serbia's average class would be much worse off today. The only reason Serbia has any chance at creating a middle class democracy is because of constitutionalists like Kostunica and because the Democratic Party has finally rid themselves of their predatory, capitalistic values.
k-usa says.... "Everybody loved him , with exception of serbs themselves"
Stop already with your generalizations and collective guilt!
The very same behavior you complain about from others you repeat again and again with your own nasty comments.
We also had a lot of respect for Mr. Djindjic. he was intelligent, he had vision, he was pragmatic. he was not a saint but who is? he deserved a hell of a better fate than being shot down by those monsters.
i've mentioned before -- i was in blgd the previous december, it was really just not so many weeks before. we were interviewing sonia biserko -- at the time, she told me, she and natasa were not on best of terms with mr djindjic -- he was "mad" at them... then she mentioned an article in the belgrade press, like on p9, insinuating threats ag. his family. she mentioned it, and that was that.
then back in sf, at the university computer lab, i was avoiding homework as usual, and scanning the news. suddenly: djindjic asassinated! it was like being punched in the stomach. and i really feel like nothing has been the same since. certainly who and what has ruled in serbia since then has never lived up to djindjic, not to mention the current regime.
now, not to push the djindjic/Kennedy symbolism, but: i do not believe that the full truth behind the assassination has come to light. something about the timing -- and certain politicians, and a certain mr. sesejl who bellowed: "Heads will roll!" and then suddenly gives himself up to the Hague... just days before the killing. does that seem just a tiny bit odd to anyone else? there is much in the serbian political scene that has remained in the shadows. perhaps some of you are a bit more hip to it than me, but then funny how nobody's singen...
anyone, RIP to zoran djindjic and my regards to his family.
Djindjic, man of vision, courage and energy. A rare combination anywhere in our world. Although I'm not a Serbian citizen, I'm proud of Zoran Djindjic.
is it funny or sad that both serbs and albanians are "proud" of politicians from the opposite sides who they think would have supported their agendas? this noteably includes djnindjic and rugova. personally i doubt either would have given up the nationalist interests of their people. and understanding this is perhaps crucial for moving forward. understanding that not even those from the other side you consider "cool" would actually support your demands. because only then will you begin to understand the other side which would be the real beginning of reconciliation and progress. everything else is just myths.
Albanians also loved Tadic as they thought he would instantly give Kosovo to the Albanians, but now they hate him as he hasn't sold out like they thought he would.
To my Albanian compatriots I would like to say that it is naive to assume that Djindjic would have behaved today differently from Tadic on the issue of Kosova.
He ruled in 2001-2003, the only time when it would have been much easier to declare the independence of Kosova.
I think Serbia lost a lot with his death, because he had the moderation of Tadic and the guts of Kostunica. Serbia is yet to find a leader like him.
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