“U.S. has no specific position on Tadić’s plan“

“The situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of many reasons why we strongly oppose it and think that the partition of Kosovo or change of borders is a bad idea. When you once go down that road you will put every state under the question mark,”

I strongly disagree with this.

People of Balkans have proved not to be able to live together. Thus, wherever it is possible to seperate them without too much of pain it should be done. Norhern Kosova and Presheva valley is the easiest case. Of course this should be done fairly and thoroughly. Presehva valley needs to take all her territory which goes way to the Bulgarian border.

Another easy thing to do is the separation of that creature FYROM. Albanians live there in compact territories which border with Albania, Kosova and Presheva valley. In these territories Albanians are huge majority over 80%. So what is so hard here to divide? they are already divided.

for the rest of Balkans, cannot care less.

The Plan is Simple! Protect Serbian Monasteries and Heritage, Protection for Serbs in the South of the Province, Protect the property of Serbs and the State of Serbia, and give Northern Kosovo a special status. Plain and Simple! Whats to disagree about? Let Serbia continue to function in the Serb areas (Northern Kosovo,Gracanica,Strpce,Novo Brdo,Ranilug,Klokot,Partes,Gorazdevac,Velika Hoca) and let the Albanians run their own affairs. Its plain and Simple! Best Solution!

for the rest of Balkans, cannot care less.
(ben, 22 January 2012 13:19)

A perfect example of why nobody likes or cares about you. That attitude is widespread with your kind.

You want to break up Macedonia, Serbia and Greece, simply because your people emigrated to these places & had 20 children per family.

So we can go down this road for dismantling Serbia, but not for partitioning Kosovo-Metohija?
How very narrow minded and biased by the American official position..

and think that the partition of Kosovo or change of borders is a bad idea. When you once go down that road you will put every state under the question mark,” the U.S. official concluded.

I think Mr Reeker is confusing things here?
I mean didn't Kosovo unilaterally separate from Serbia already, so we are already down on that road!
I go for fair=fair, if Kosovo can separate from Serbia then northern Kosovo can separate from Kosovo. Also Republic Srpska can separate from mini YU/Bosnia! Thank you USA and all Kosovo supporters for making this possible!

In other words US policy remains unchanged. No prizes for guessing that would be the case.

'People of Balkans have proved not to be able to live together'. Ben, whilst it may be true that at the moment the least bad option would be some division of territory I think its important to remember that the people of the Balkans have spent many more years at peace with each other, than at war.

What is important in my view, is that whatever agreements / solutions are made are not imposed from outside but agreed upon by the local population / governments.

Reeker and his State Department handlers live in a parallel universe. Their blinkered compartmentalised world simply will not accept anything that does not gel with their world view. Beyond the prism of US foreign policy, it's seen as little more than autocracy and brute force. We choose our friends and they do as they're told, in return for our support. Those who disagree with us can go to hell. And then they talk about Russian despotism and lack of democracy. Who's democracy, theirs? A political system where only the richest have a voice. You buy and bully your way into power through lobby groups and vested interests. Funny how Serbia's border wasn't scarosanct isn't it Mr. assistant secretary of state.

but the US supports the partition of Kosovo from Serbia? lol.

You have not said anything we have not heard before Phillip Reeks.

Your visit was a complete waste of tax payers money.

It's really none of your business anyway and we don't care what your position is on this.

who cares what direction YOU want Serbia to go in????? You are of no importance to any of us.

It doesn't make sense that you support Kosovo as independent but then refuse change of its borders, lol. It doesn't take a genius to see your bias.

we'll be doing just fine without you.. just as we did hundreds of years before your country even existed.

perhaps you should start focusing on prejudice against blacks & hispanics before you come and tell us what you think we should do.

Of course, Reeker never for a second stopped and thought how what he calls ‘Kosovo’ with more than ample US assistance had precisely gone down that road in the first place with no questions asked by anyone in the West.

"When asked why partition of Kosovo was such a taboo for Washington and Brussels, Reeker replied that “it is not a matter of taboo but a matter of strong disagreement with the idea”.

The situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of many reasons why we strongly oppose it and think that the partition of Kosovo or change of borders is a bad idea. When you once go down that road you will put every state under the question mark,” the U.S. official concluded."


Hmmmmmmm ....... partition of Kosoovo "not a matter of taboo" ....... "a bad idea" granted, but, it would seem, not totally discounted now? I sense what could be a little shift in the Yankee position, what do you all think? ...... hmmmm.

I guess as long is its Serbia thats getting partitioned its ok. Changining any other "countries" borders goes against International Law.

Yesterday Serbian newspapers and websites were saying Reeker supports Tadic's plan, today this. Make up your mind Serbs.

LOL another example of a dim witted US official being asked questions he knows nothing about and is hesitant to provide any answers to without consultation from Washington, so instead he provides vague doublespeak and one sided opinions that convinces no one.

Hmmmmmmm ....... partition of Kosoovo "not a matter of taboo" ....... "a bad idea" granted, but, it would seem, not totally discounted now? I sense what could be a little shift in the Yankee position, what do you all think? ...... hmmmm.
(lowe, 22 January 2012 12:19)

I think that is a great. If Serbs and Albanians don't want to live together, the only solution is change of borders; North Kosovo to Serbia and Presevo Valley to Kosovo and everybody lives in peace until they are ready to live together after a few generations.

Focus at the moment should be on safeguarding Serbian territorial integrity, conform to Serbian constitution.
The rest comes later, if needed !

I guess as long is its Serbia thats getting partitioned its ok. Changining any other "countries" borders goes against International Law.
(beli, 22 January 2012 17:28)

Of course, and that Western politics is exactly the reason why recent Balkan wars lasted so long and were so cruel and bloody.

I think that is a great. If Serbs and Albanians don't want to live together, the only solution is change of borders; North Kosovo to Serbia and Presevo Valley to Kosovo and everybody lives in peace until they are ready to live together after a few generations.
(icj1, 22 January 2012 16:55)

Ah Mr Legal Expert has been finally unmasked as nothing more than an intolerant Albanian irridentist. Oh by the way, Preshevo is not part of AP Kosovo and so is off the table as is Western Macedonia, Vojvodina, Sandjak and RS.

Time for proper and meningful negotiations that will lead to a suitable compromise acceptable to all.

and think that the partition of Kosovo or change of borders is a bad idea. When you once go down that road you will put every state under the question mark,” the U.S. official concluded.

I think Mr Reeker is confusing things here?
I mean didn't Kosovo unilaterally separate from Serbia already, so we are already down on that road!
I go for fair=fair, if Kosovo can separate from Serbia then northern Kosovo can separate from Kosovo. Also Republic Srpska can separate from mini YU/Bosnia! Thank you USA and all Kosovo supporters for making this possible!
(mick, 22 January 2012 14:23)

Mick, it's called 'making it up as you go along'. When dealing with the Yanks, logic goes completely out the window.

The Plan is Simple! Protect Serbian Monasteries and Heritage, Protection for Serbs in the South of the Province, Protect the property of Serbs and the State of Serbia, and give Northern Kosovo a special status. Plain and Simple! Whats to disagree about? Let Serbia continue to function in the Serb areas (Northern Kosovo,Gracanica,Strpce,Novo Brdo,Ranilug,Klokot,Partes,Gorazdevac,Velika Hoca) and let the Albanians run their own affairs. Its plain and Simple! Best Solution!
(Anonymous, 22 January 2012 18:47)
Yeah it was pretty good when Ahtisaari proposed it too.

What is important in my view, is that whatever agreements / solutions are made are not imposed from outside but agreed upon by the local population / governments.
(bganon, 22 January 2012 14:02)

Do you sincerely think it possible? Have you ever been to Kosovo? I have and, unfortunately, I do not think it possible without Western pressure. Serbia will drag its feet if left to its own devices, as it is known to do, in hopes of wearing down the other side. However, Serbia is no longer in the driver's seat. What worked in the past is not an option today. Serbia will have to swallow the bitter pill eventually and fully recognize Kosovo, the sooner the better.

All of this rhetoric coming out of Washington is just that . Actions speak louder than words. We will find in time Kosovo will no longer serve the purposes of Washington. In fact we are seeing that now with the plans to dismantle Bondsteel which was the primary reason for the involvment of the USA.
Siptari! listing carefully you are being used temporarily. after you outlive your usefulness you will answer for your actions
Sam D

Do you sincerely think it possible? Have you ever been to Kosovo? I have and, unfortunately, I do not think it possible without Western pressure.
(Marko K.)

Western pressure on whom?

Do you believe it will be possible for Prishtina to control northern Kosovo?

"I think that is a great. If Serbs and Albanians don't want to live together, the only solution is change of borders; North Kosovo to Serbia and Presevo Valley to Kosovo and everybody lives in peace until they are ready to live together after a few generations.
(icj1, 22 January 2012 16:55)"

Tell that to the Yankees and major EU countries

LMAO; we have a Serb talking about 'logic', what an oxymoron.

"Who cares for the Yankees and major EU countries... As sj have said over and over again (and he is the expert in these issues) it is Russia and China that really matter because they control the West :)
(icj1, 27 January 2012 04:34)"

So how is ignoring the wishes of the Yankees and EU gonna help you in your cause to change borders? When did sj said that Russia and Chna control the West? And no, merely referring to B92's main page isn't providing your proof about sj.

"Dear, I think you quoted the wrong post. An Albanian irredentist that supports the independence of North Kosovo from Kosovo if Serbs so wish !!!
(icj1, 27 January 2012 04:36)"

Where did Niall O'Doherty state that you supported the independence of North Kosovo from Kosovo if Serbs so wish?

The situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of many reasons why we strongly oppose it and think that the partition of Kosovo or change of borders is a bad idea. When you once go down that road you will put every state under the question mark,” the U.S. official concluded.

In the context of this statement, can anyone explain how the US official can conclude that what has happened with the UDI is in any way acceptable? I am somewhat confused by his logic.

Tell that to the Yankees and major EU countries
(lowe, 23 January 2012 03:12)

Who cares for the Yankees and major EU countries... As sj have said over and over again (and he is the expert in these issues) it is Russia and China that really matter because they control the West :)

Ah Mr Legal Expert has been finally unmasked as nothing more than an intolerant Albanian irridentist.
(Niall O'Doherty, 23 January 2012 11:04)

Dear, I think you quoted the wrong post. An Albanian irredentist that supports the independence of North Kosovo from Kosovo if Serbs so wish !!!

for the rest of Balkans, cannot care less.
(ben, 22 January 2012 13:19)

A perfect example of why nobody likes or cares about you. That attitude is widespread with your kind.

You want to break up Macedonia, Serbia and Greece, simply because your people emigrated to these places & had 20 children per family.

"When asked why partition of Kosovo was such a taboo for Washington and Brussels, Reeker replied that “it is not a matter of taboo but a matter of strong disagreement with the idea”.

The situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of many reasons why we strongly oppose it and think that the partition of Kosovo or change of borders is a bad idea. When you once go down that road you will put every state under the question mark,” the U.S. official concluded."


Hmmmmmmm ....... partition of Kosoovo "not a matter of taboo" ....... "a bad idea" granted, but, it would seem, not totally discounted now? I sense what could be a little shift in the Yankee position, what do you all think? ...... hmmmm.

but the US supports the partition of Kosovo from Serbia? lol.

You have not said anything we have not heard before Phillip Reeks.

Your visit was a complete waste of tax payers money.

It's really none of your business anyway and we don't care what your position is on this.

who cares what direction YOU want Serbia to go in????? You are of no importance to any of us.

It doesn't make sense that you support Kosovo as independent but then refuse change of its borders, lol. It doesn't take a genius to see your bias.

we'll be doing just fine without you.. just as we did hundreds of years before your country even existed.

perhaps you should start focusing on prejudice against blacks & hispanics before you come and tell us what you think we should do.

So we can go down this road for dismantling Serbia, but not for partitioning Kosovo-Metohija?
How very narrow minded and biased by the American official position..

In other words US policy remains unchanged. No prizes for guessing that would be the case.

'People of Balkans have proved not to be able to live together'. Ben, whilst it may be true that at the moment the least bad option would be some division of territory I think its important to remember that the people of the Balkans have spent many more years at peace with each other, than at war.

What is important in my view, is that whatever agreements / solutions are made are not imposed from outside but agreed upon by the local population / governments.

Of course, Reeker never for a second stopped and thought how what he calls ‘Kosovo’ with more than ample US assistance had precisely gone down that road in the first place with no questions asked by anyone in the West.

Reeker and his State Department handlers live in a parallel universe. Their blinkered compartmentalised world simply will not accept anything that does not gel with their world view. Beyond the prism of US foreign policy, it's seen as little more than autocracy and brute force. We choose our friends and they do as they're told, in return for our support. Those who disagree with us can go to hell. And then they talk about Russian despotism and lack of democracy. Who's democracy, theirs? A political system where only the richest have a voice. You buy and bully your way into power through lobby groups and vested interests. Funny how Serbia's border wasn't scarosanct isn't it Mr. assistant secretary of state.

and think that the partition of Kosovo or change of borders is a bad idea. When you once go down that road you will put every state under the question mark,” the U.S. official concluded.

I think Mr Reeker is confusing things here?
I mean didn't Kosovo unilaterally separate from Serbia already, so we are already down on that road!
I go for fair=fair, if Kosovo can separate from Serbia then northern Kosovo can separate from Kosovo. Also Republic Srpska can separate from mini YU/Bosnia! Thank you USA and all Kosovo supporters for making this possible!

“The situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of many reasons why we strongly oppose it and think that the partition of Kosovo or change of borders is a bad idea. When you once go down that road you will put every state under the question mark,”

I strongly disagree with this.

People of Balkans have proved not to be able to live together. Thus, wherever it is possible to seperate them without too much of pain it should be done. Norhern Kosova and Presheva valley is the easiest case. Of course this should be done fairly and thoroughly. Presehva valley needs to take all her territory which goes way to the Bulgarian border.

Another easy thing to do is the separation of that creature FYROM. Albanians live there in compact territories which border with Albania, Kosova and Presheva valley. In these territories Albanians are huge majority over 80%. So what is so hard here to divide? they are already divided.

for the rest of Balkans, cannot care less.

The Plan is Simple! Protect Serbian Monasteries and Heritage, Protection for Serbs in the South of the Province, Protect the property of Serbs and the State of Serbia, and give Northern Kosovo a special status. Plain and Simple! Whats to disagree about? Let Serbia continue to function in the Serb areas (Northern Kosovo,Gracanica,Strpce,Novo Brdo,Ranilug,Klokot,Partes,Gorazdevac,Velika Hoca) and let the Albanians run their own affairs. Its plain and Simple! Best Solution!

I guess as long is its Serbia thats getting partitioned its ok. Changining any other "countries" borders goes against International Law.

Yesterday Serbian newspapers and websites were saying Reeker supports Tadic's plan, today this. Make up your mind Serbs.

LOL another example of a dim witted US official being asked questions he knows nothing about and is hesitant to provide any answers to without consultation from Washington, so instead he provides vague doublespeak and one sided opinions that convinces no one.

Hmmmmmmm ....... partition of Kosoovo "not a matter of taboo" ....... "a bad idea" granted, but, it would seem, not totally discounted now? I sense what could be a little shift in the Yankee position, what do you all think? ...... hmmmm.
(lowe, 22 January 2012 12:19)

I think that is a great. If Serbs and Albanians don't want to live together, the only solution is change of borders; North Kosovo to Serbia and Presevo Valley to Kosovo and everybody lives in peace until they are ready to live together after a few generations.

What is important in my view, is that whatever agreements / solutions are made are not imposed from outside but agreed upon by the local population / governments.
(bganon, 22 January 2012 14:02)

Do you sincerely think it possible? Have you ever been to Kosovo? I have and, unfortunately, I do not think it possible without Western pressure. Serbia will drag its feet if left to its own devices, as it is known to do, in hopes of wearing down the other side. However, Serbia is no longer in the driver's seat. What worked in the past is not an option today. Serbia will have to swallow the bitter pill eventually and fully recognize Kosovo, the sooner the better.

Focus at the moment should be on safeguarding Serbian territorial integrity, conform to Serbian constitution.
The rest comes later, if needed !

I guess as long is its Serbia thats getting partitioned its ok. Changining any other "countries" borders goes against International Law.
(beli, 22 January 2012 17:28)

Of course, and that Western politics is exactly the reason why recent Balkan wars lasted so long and were so cruel and bloody.

I think that is a great. If Serbs and Albanians don't want to live together, the only solution is change of borders; North Kosovo to Serbia and Presevo Valley to Kosovo and everybody lives in peace until they are ready to live together after a few generations.
(icj1, 22 January 2012 16:55)

Ah Mr Legal Expert has been finally unmasked as nothing more than an intolerant Albanian irridentist. Oh by the way, Preshevo is not part of AP Kosovo and so is off the table as is Western Macedonia, Vojvodina, Sandjak and RS.

Time for proper and meningful negotiations that will lead to a suitable compromise acceptable to all.

and think that the partition of Kosovo or change of borders is a bad idea. When you once go down that road you will put every state under the question mark,” the U.S. official concluded.

I think Mr Reeker is confusing things here?
I mean didn't Kosovo unilaterally separate from Serbia already, so we are already down on that road!
I go for fair=fair, if Kosovo can separate from Serbia then northern Kosovo can separate from Kosovo. Also Republic Srpska can separate from mini YU/Bosnia! Thank you USA and all Kosovo supporters for making this possible!
(mick, 22 January 2012 14:23)

Mick, it's called 'making it up as you go along'. When dealing with the Yanks, logic goes completely out the window.

LMAO; we have a Serb talking about 'logic', what an oxymoron.

All of this rhetoric coming out of Washington is just that . Actions speak louder than words. We will find in time Kosovo will no longer serve the purposes of Washington. In fact we are seeing that now with the plans to dismantle Bondsteel which was the primary reason for the involvment of the USA.
Siptari! listing carefully you are being used temporarily. after you outlive your usefulness you will answer for your actions
Sam D

"I think that is a great. If Serbs and Albanians don't want to live together, the only solution is change of borders; North Kosovo to Serbia and Presevo Valley to Kosovo and everybody lives in peace until they are ready to live together after a few generations.
(icj1, 22 January 2012 16:55)"

Tell that to the Yankees and major EU countries

Tell that to the Yankees and major EU countries
(lowe, 23 January 2012 03:12)

Who cares for the Yankees and major EU countries... As sj have said over and over again (and he is the expert in these issues) it is Russia and China that really matter because they control the West :)

Ah Mr Legal Expert has been finally unmasked as nothing more than an intolerant Albanian irridentist.
(Niall O'Doherty, 23 January 2012 11:04)

Dear, I think you quoted the wrong post. An Albanian irredentist that supports the independence of North Kosovo from Kosovo if Serbs so wish !!!

The Plan is Simple! Protect Serbian Monasteries and Heritage, Protection for Serbs in the South of the Province, Protect the property of Serbs and the State of Serbia, and give Northern Kosovo a special status. Plain and Simple! Whats to disagree about? Let Serbia continue to function in the Serb areas (Northern Kosovo,Gracanica,Strpce,Novo Brdo,Ranilug,Klokot,Partes,Gorazdevac,Velika Hoca) and let the Albanians run their own affairs. Its plain and Simple! Best Solution!
(Anonymous, 22 January 2012 18:47)
Yeah it was pretty good when Ahtisaari proposed it too.

Do you sincerely think it possible? Have you ever been to Kosovo? I have and, unfortunately, I do not think it possible without Western pressure.
(Marko K.)

Western pressure on whom?

Do you believe it will be possible for Prishtina to control northern Kosovo?

The situation in Bosnia-Herzegovina is one of many reasons why we strongly oppose it and think that the partition of Kosovo or change of borders is a bad idea. When you once go down that road you will put every state under the question mark,” the U.S. official concluded.

In the context of this statement, can anyone explain how the US official can conclude that what has happened with the UDI is in any way acceptable? I am somewhat confused by his logic.

"Who cares for the Yankees and major EU countries... As sj have said over and over again (and he is the expert in these issues) it is Russia and China that really matter because they control the West :)
(icj1, 27 January 2012 04:34)"

So how is ignoring the wishes of the Yankees and EU gonna help you in your cause to change borders? When did sj said that Russia and Chna control the West? And no, merely referring to B92's main page isn't providing your proof about sj.

"Dear, I think you quoted the wrong post. An Albanian irredentist that supports the independence of North Kosovo from Kosovo if Serbs so wish !!!
(icj1, 27 January 2012 04:36)"

Where did Niall O'Doherty state that you supported the independence of North Kosovo from Kosovo if Serbs so wish?