"Kosovo decision depends on national interests"

Ben (is that your true name?)
1st, no, Serbia does not blackmail any country , in the way that your masters treat the rest of the world. (without them not even 1 country would have recognized you).

2nd, the differences between albanians and serbs (in the broad sense) is this:
Albanians think that they spread in too many lands, where in fact you are too few, and KIM albs cannot even understand the language of South. albs, whereas Yugoslavs are (FBiH,HR,CG,SR,RS and at a lesser degree MK,SLO) basically the same nation, but they think they are different. Keep that in mind. It might be useful to you in the not so far future.

In other words, I haven't recognized Kosova because I fear that Serbia will destabilise my country. Quite clear that Serbia is blackmailing Montenegro and in certain point Macedonia too.

I'm certain Serbia is threatening Montenegro.

It seems to me that the U$/€U are applying extreme pressure on Montenegro to recognise Kosovo. However, look at this map http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Montenegroetno03.png and you can see that the Serbs control a large portion of the country and most of its coast.

Montenegro will commit suicide if it decided to recognise Kosovo and there is no need for pressure from Serbia.

It is also Russia that is buying up big time there so it needs to tread carefully.

is #8 joking? does he really think that Kosovar expendible income is a concern for the Montenegran economy?

There is no need to blackmail any of these countries since Makedonia soon (with a little help from USA/€U) will be disintegrated and split up between Greece and Albania via Kosovo and the same goes for Monte Negro who will loose half of it to Albania too.

So much for obeying orders from Washington/Brussels, look what THEY got for that..

CCCC

I agree #4

Blackmailing Crna Gora! Ha!

Montengrins and Serbs have some differences, but Đukanović realizes there is a large Serb population in Montenegro. Montengro doesn't need any further disputes and by being null on Kosovo they are being smart.

It does look like for the first time that Montenegro recognizes Kosovo as Serbian.
This will only build there political relationship.

For those readers who think that Serbia is blackmailing CG: pleaseunderstand a little bit the Montenegrins. They will never let themselves be blackmailed. You should know that and if not then please don't post any rection here anymore. Everybody who worked, lived, was born, is a Serb, Albanian, Montenegrin knows one thing: people from CG will never be blackmailed and can therefore always be proud on themselves.

Pyrros, if that is your name.
1, It is enough to read b92 weakly and you will figure out the pressure within Serbia on its own people and opossition governments, Let alone Montenegro through Church and Hard diplomacy.

2, two problems with your theory is that: it was the Slavs that spread until you could not spread any more.

just wanted to ask about this comment "Yugoslavs are (FBiH,HR,CG,SR,RS and at a lesser degree MK,SLO) basically the same nation, but they think they are different. Keep that in mind. It might be useful to you in the not so far future."

Is it a threat that the Slavs will form a 200million power to scare 8 million Albanians?
Mind you ridiculous fundamentalist ideas circle around Israel too with 300 Arabs. Even though Serbians and Arab country's existence is not questioned.
Live and let live, and good luck in job interviews with that name :P

Montenegro will soon recognize Kosovo, my guess, in about 7 weeks. How do I know this? Much of Montenegro's economy depends on tourism - tourism depends on individuals from Kosovars vacationing there. Therefore, Montenegro can't afford to lose all this money. If I had my way, I would ask all Kosovars not to vacation in Montenegro as it is not in our national interest. If they are afraid to recognize the new neighbor, then we don't need to help their economy. The southern part of Albania is quite attractive, in my opinion even prettier than Montenegro's shores. We can’t make Russia recognize Kosovo, but we certainly can make Montenegro.

Well, I don't think Montenegro will have much of a choice thats if it wants to join the EU of course and wants to maintain good relations with USA, which I think is more important then Serbias threats.

As for Serbia they have turned into a one of those dogs that barks but will not bite, they are giving everyone threats thinking they are a superpower. They need to move on because they lost Kosovo when they started killing its people, nothing will change it.

As for the Albanians, well all I can say is that if you had people making the right decisions since 100 years ago there wouldnt be many problems in the Balkans. They should have given Albania their Lands long ago, but thats what happens when you under estimate a country that is small.

I will not be suprised if Montenegro splits between Albania and Serbia or somthing of the sort.

Clearly there is also a lot of pressure on us Montenegrins in regards to the certain sectors of the Albanian population who desire to engage in violence to secede, as recent allegations of mistreatment of terrorism suspects in Montenegro can attest to.

It’s actually in Montenegro’s best interest to oppose unilateral border changes based on ethnic composition at this time.

Personally, I hope that Montenegro does not turn her back on the legacy of Njegos and the history of our epic poetry.

Personally, I hope that Montenegro steps ups to the plate as a negotiator with strong clan and cultural ties to both Serbs and Albanians.

Personally, I hope that a peaceful partition of Kosovo occurs with the North going to Serbia, the South going to Albania, and the Pec/Decani municipalities going to Montenegro.

Being a tourist based economy with a history of glorying the so-called Kosovo “Myth”, it is the ideal country to manage Kosovo’s Orthodox culture. This would calm Serbia fears of disrespect towards our shared historical sites, yet allow the Albanians living there to have the best possible chance of a prosperous future and quick ascension to the EU.

With a stronger balance between Serbs, Albanians and Montenegrins in Montenegro, Montenegrin culture and identity will move in a more natural direction, acknowledging the influence of both cultures on our historical development.

Loving one’s Orthodox culture, DOES NOT mean hating those who are not Orthodox.

Personally, as a Montenegrin who acknowledges the influence of Serbian Orthodoxy on our identity, and vise versa, I find attempts to drive wedges between our two cultures incredibly immensely highly offensive and the lowest form of racism. However, I also acknowledge our shared clan structure with the Albanians and highly value their contribution as well. Those who do not praise this part of our identity offend me greatly of course.

The nonsense needs to stop NOW, and a true compromise solution must be found. All options, all ideas must be given open and frank discussion or this will slide into war.

Montenegro is definitely being pressured; they might like to recognize Kosova, but the Serbian government is exerting a lot of pressure to prevent them from doing so. There are roughly 240,000 Serbs in Montenegro, a huge portion of the population, and they protested against Kosova's independence, threatening the Montenegrin government to "recognize if you dare."

In other words, the Serbs within Montenegro will riot and cause destruction just like the Serbs in Serbia and the Serbs in Kosova rioted, causes destruction, death, and burned foreign embassies.

I wouldn't say that Montenegro would succumb to blackmail per se, but there is definitely a lot of pressure being applied to it by Serbia and the Serbs!

There is no need to blackmail any of these countries since Makedonia soon (with a little help from USA/€U) will be disintegrated and split up between Greece and Albania
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CCCC
(fas, 12 April 2008 19:30)
Fas, with this comment you believe we can take your comment into account? Macedonia cannot sprit up between Greece and Albania, there is nothing Grek in Macedonia except the disputed name. I could give you some credit if you would have said Bulgaria instead of Greece.

Monte Negro is deeply divided in two blocks. Crnogorci that stayed loyal to their roots, see themselves as the biggest Serbs of all. Shall I remind you that for example Radovan Karadzic and Slobodan Milosevic, (among the others), are Monte Negrians too?

M. Dukanovic, despite all western pressures and he’s own calculations, just have to consider feelings and sympathies of very considerable part of population of his country. Especially if Albanians in Monte Negro become louder, voice of traditional Monte Negro will become stronger too. And in that case his possible closeness with Albanians could become his political suicide.

Marko,

I suggest you take a look at Montenegro's income statement. You might see that Kosovo plays a big part on their revenues.
BTW, I'm not joking, this is not the time for joking. I don't joke when it comes to the fate of my country, Kosovo.

Stevan, are you trying to say that milosevic and karadzic are the biggest serbs of all???

“… Stevan, are you trying to say that milosevic and karadzic are the biggest serbs of all???...”

Rovena, what I’m saying is that big part of Monte Negrians are very nationalistic part of the Serb nation. As you probably now, Monte Negrians and Serbs had very close ties. During the centuries they migrated countless times in both directions. In the most difficult periods for Serbia a lot of Serbs escaped Turkish terror and settled in Monte Negro and continued struggle against the Turks.

I'm certain Serbia is threatening Montenegro.

In other words, I haven't recognized Kosova because I fear that Serbia will destabilise my country. Quite clear that Serbia is blackmailing Montenegro and in certain point Macedonia too.

Pyrros, if that is your name.
1, It is enough to read b92 weakly and you will figure out the pressure within Serbia on its own people and opossition governments, Let alone Montenegro through Church and Hard diplomacy.

2, two problems with your theory is that: it was the Slavs that spread until you could not spread any more.

just wanted to ask about this comment "Yugoslavs are (FBiH,HR,CG,SR,RS and at a lesser degree MK,SLO) basically the same nation, but they think they are different. Keep that in mind. It might be useful to you in the not so far future."

Is it a threat that the Slavs will form a 200million power to scare 8 million Albanians?
Mind you ridiculous fundamentalist ideas circle around Israel too with 300 Arabs. Even though Serbians and Arab country's existence is not questioned.
Live and let live, and good luck in job interviews with that name :P

I agree #4

Blackmailing Crna Gora! Ha!

Montengrins and Serbs have some differences, but Đukanović realizes there is a large Serb population in Montenegro. Montengro doesn't need any further disputes and by being null on Kosovo they are being smart.

It does look like for the first time that Montenegro recognizes Kosovo as Serbian.
This will only build there political relationship.

Montenegro will soon recognize Kosovo, my guess, in about 7 weeks. How do I know this? Much of Montenegro's economy depends on tourism - tourism depends on individuals from Kosovars vacationing there. Therefore, Montenegro can't afford to lose all this money. If I had my way, I would ask all Kosovars not to vacation in Montenegro as it is not in our national interest. If they are afraid to recognize the new neighbor, then we don't need to help their economy. The southern part of Albania is quite attractive, in my opinion even prettier than Montenegro's shores. We can’t make Russia recognize Kosovo, but we certainly can make Montenegro.

Well, I don't think Montenegro will have much of a choice thats if it wants to join the EU of course and wants to maintain good relations with USA, which I think is more important then Serbias threats.

As for Serbia they have turned into a one of those dogs that barks but will not bite, they are giving everyone threats thinking they are a superpower. They need to move on because they lost Kosovo when they started killing its people, nothing will change it.

As for the Albanians, well all I can say is that if you had people making the right decisions since 100 years ago there wouldnt be many problems in the Balkans. They should have given Albania their Lands long ago, but thats what happens when you under estimate a country that is small.

I will not be suprised if Montenegro splits between Albania and Serbia or somthing of the sort.

For those readers who think that Serbia is blackmailing CG: pleaseunderstand a little bit the Montenegrins. They will never let themselves be blackmailed. You should know that and if not then please don't post any rection here anymore. Everybody who worked, lived, was born, is a Serb, Albanian, Montenegrin knows one thing: people from CG will never be blackmailed and can therefore always be proud on themselves.

Ben (is that your true name?)
1st, no, Serbia does not blackmail any country , in the way that your masters treat the rest of the world. (without them not even 1 country would have recognized you).

2nd, the differences between albanians and serbs (in the broad sense) is this:
Albanians think that they spread in too many lands, where in fact you are too few, and KIM albs cannot even understand the language of South. albs, whereas Yugoslavs are (FBiH,HR,CG,SR,RS and at a lesser degree MK,SLO) basically the same nation, but they think they are different. Keep that in mind. It might be useful to you in the not so far future.

There is no need to blackmail any of these countries since Makedonia soon (with a little help from USA/€U) will be disintegrated and split up between Greece and Albania via Kosovo and the same goes for Monte Negro who will loose half of it to Albania too.

So much for obeying orders from Washington/Brussels, look what THEY got for that..

CCCC

Montenegro is definitely being pressured; they might like to recognize Kosova, but the Serbian government is exerting a lot of pressure to prevent them from doing so. There are roughly 240,000 Serbs in Montenegro, a huge portion of the population, and they protested against Kosova's independence, threatening the Montenegrin government to "recognize if you dare."

In other words, the Serbs within Montenegro will riot and cause destruction just like the Serbs in Serbia and the Serbs in Kosova rioted, causes destruction, death, and burned foreign embassies.

I wouldn't say that Montenegro would succumb to blackmail per se, but there is definitely a lot of pressure being applied to it by Serbia and the Serbs!

is #8 joking? does he really think that Kosovar expendible income is a concern for the Montenegran economy?

Clearly there is also a lot of pressure on us Montenegrins in regards to the certain sectors of the Albanian population who desire to engage in violence to secede, as recent allegations of mistreatment of terrorism suspects in Montenegro can attest to.

It’s actually in Montenegro’s best interest to oppose unilateral border changes based on ethnic composition at this time.

Personally, I hope that Montenegro does not turn her back on the legacy of Njegos and the history of our epic poetry.

Personally, I hope that Montenegro steps ups to the plate as a negotiator with strong clan and cultural ties to both Serbs and Albanians.

Personally, I hope that a peaceful partition of Kosovo occurs with the North going to Serbia, the South going to Albania, and the Pec/Decani municipalities going to Montenegro.

Being a tourist based economy with a history of glorying the so-called Kosovo “Myth”, it is the ideal country to manage Kosovo’s Orthodox culture. This would calm Serbia fears of disrespect towards our shared historical sites, yet allow the Albanians living there to have the best possible chance of a prosperous future and quick ascension to the EU.

With a stronger balance between Serbs, Albanians and Montenegrins in Montenegro, Montenegrin culture and identity will move in a more natural direction, acknowledging the influence of both cultures on our historical development.

Loving one’s Orthodox culture, DOES NOT mean hating those who are not Orthodox.

Personally, as a Montenegrin who acknowledges the influence of Serbian Orthodoxy on our identity, and vise versa, I find attempts to drive wedges between our two cultures incredibly immensely highly offensive and the lowest form of racism. However, I also acknowledge our shared clan structure with the Albanians and highly value their contribution as well. Those who do not praise this part of our identity offend me greatly of course.

The nonsense needs to stop NOW, and a true compromise solution must be found. All options, all ideas must be given open and frank discussion or this will slide into war.

It seems to me that the U$/€U are applying extreme pressure on Montenegro to recognise Kosovo. However, look at this map http://upload.wikimedia.org/wikipedia/commons/2/2d/Montenegroetno03.png and you can see that the Serbs control a large portion of the country and most of its coast.

Montenegro will commit suicide if it decided to recognise Kosovo and there is no need for pressure from Serbia.

It is also Russia that is buying up big time there so it needs to tread carefully.

There is no need to blackmail any of these countries since Makedonia soon (with a little help from USA/€U) will be disintegrated and split up between Greece and Albania
...
CCCC
(fas, 12 April 2008 19:30)
Fas, with this comment you believe we can take your comment into account? Macedonia cannot sprit up between Greece and Albania, there is nothing Grek in Macedonia except the disputed name. I could give you some credit if you would have said Bulgaria instead of Greece.

Monte Negro is deeply divided in two blocks. Crnogorci that stayed loyal to their roots, see themselves as the biggest Serbs of all. Shall I remind you that for example Radovan Karadzic and Slobodan Milosevic, (among the others), are Monte Negrians too?

M. Dukanovic, despite all western pressures and he’s own calculations, just have to consider feelings and sympathies of very considerable part of population of his country. Especially if Albanians in Monte Negro become louder, voice of traditional Monte Negro will become stronger too. And in that case his possible closeness with Albanians could become his political suicide.

Marko,

I suggest you take a look at Montenegro's income statement. You might see that Kosovo plays a big part on their revenues.
BTW, I'm not joking, this is not the time for joking. I don't joke when it comes to the fate of my country, Kosovo.

Stevan, are you trying to say that milosevic and karadzic are the biggest serbs of all???

“… Stevan, are you trying to say that milosevic and karadzic are the biggest serbs of all???...”

Rovena, what I’m saying is that big part of Monte Negrians are very nationalistic part of the Serb nation. As you probably now, Monte Negrians and Serbs had very close ties. During the centuries they migrated countless times in both directions. In the most difficult periods for Serbia a lot of Serbs escaped Turkish terror and settled in Monte Negro and continued struggle against the Turks.