Iran Receives Nuclear Fuel in Blow to U.S. - New York Times

By David Edenden

Hey, Richard Holbrooke and Janusz Bugajski, I think you guys should get together and record this song and then apologize the American people for walking across the block to piss on the doorstep the Russian people. The result of your deep rooted disrespect of Russia can be seen below.

Iran Receives Nuclear Fuel in Blow to U.S. -
New York Times:

"WASHINGTON — The United States lost a long battle when Russia, as it announced on Monday, delivered nuclear fuel to an Iranian power plant that is at the center of an international dispute over its nuclear program. Iran, for its part, confirmed on Monday plans to build a second such plant.

In announcing that it had delivered the first shipment of enriched-uranium fuel rods to the power plant, at Bushehr in southern Iran, on Sunday, Russian officials said that while the fuel was in Iran, it would be under the control of the International Atomic Energy Agency, the nuclear monitoring agency for the United Nations. Russia also said the Iranian government had guaranteed that the fuel would be used only for the power plant."

Greece and the Macedonian Question Yesterday

About Me:

David Edenden
(My Pseudonym - "To See One Day")

Modern ethnic Macedonians refer to the two quotes below to demonstrate that ancient Macedonians were not Greek. In addition to ancient Macedonian, the language spoken by three other ancient peoples is controversial:

• Carthaginians,
• Etruscans,
• Thracians.

Demosthenes on the ethnicity of Philip, father of Alexander the Great

In the third of the Philippics, generally considered the finest of his (Demosthenes) orations, the great Athenian statesman spoke of Philip II:

"... not only no Greek, nor related to the Greeks, but not even a barbarian from any place that can be named with honors, but a pestilent knave from Macedonia, whence it was never yet possible to buy a decent slave."

Alexander The Great's Trial of General Philotas

The question of the use of the Macedonian language was raised by Alexander himself during the trial of Philotas, one of his generals accused of treason.

Alexander said to Philotas:

"The Macedonians are about to pass judgment upon you; I wish to know whether you will address them in their native tongue."
Thereupon Philotas replied:

"Besides the Macedonians there are many present who, I think, will more easily understand what I shall say if I use the same language which you have employed, for no other reason, I suppose, than in order that you speech might be understood by the greater number."
Then said the king:

"Do you not see how Philotas loathes even the language of his fatherland? For he alone disdains to learn it. But let him by all means speak in whatever way he desires, provided that you remember he holds our customs in as much abhorrence as our language."

Quintus Curtius Rufus, Alexander, VI. ix. 34 - 36

On Macedonia Matters, 1903
Krste Misirkov

Misirkov proposed the grammar of the modern Macedonian language in 1903 as a Slavic language similar to, but distinct from either Serbian or Bulgarian.

The idea that Tito invented the Macedonian language, as a communist plot in 1945, is a Greek slander that is believed my many western politicians ... I'm talking to you Barack Obama!

Macedonian "Abecedar" re-published in Greece after 81 years (1925)

Greece published this primary reader to meet minority right obligations for its ethnic Macedonian minority for the League of Nations.

It was never distributed. The Greek government changed its policy and took the line that there were no ethnic minorities in Greece. Still propagated by many journalists today ... I'm talking to you Robert D. Kaplan!

THE MACEDONIANS OF AEGEAN MACEDONIA: A BRITISH OFFICER'S REPORT, 1944
by ANDREW ROSSOS

A British SOE Officer, Captain Evans, parachuted into NAZI occupied Greek Macedonia and assessed the attitude of ethnic Macedonians in Greece.
This report would be a good starting point in the current Macedonian Greek negotiations regarding the "name" issue ... I'm talking to you Matthew Nimetz!

Here is his observation about the future of rights of ethnic Macedonians in Greece ... smart guy!

"At the same time GREECE; if she is not to be severely troubled by her MACEDONIAN minority, and also in the interests of equity, must treat that minority well; firmly, yes, but with friendship, without discrimination.

I am not sanguine of this happening. But it is not impossible".

Captain Evans, SOE, 1944

INCOMPATIBLE ALLIES: GREEK COMMUNISM AND MACEDONIAN NATIONALISM IN THE CIVIL WAR IN GREECE,1943-1949
by Andrew Rossos, University of Toronto
How bad was it for ethnic Macedonians in Greece prior to WW2, it was so bad that ... ethnic Macedonians choose the commie side, "en masse", during the Greek Civil War.

Autonomist Movements of the Slavophones in 1944: The Attitude of the Communist Party of Greece and the Protection of the Greek-Yugoslav Border
by Spyridon Sfetas
A confused ``jewel" of modern Greek historical science.

The problem for Greek scholars is, how to denounce ethnic Macedonian treason, while at the same time denying their very existence as a people. Strangely, it must be working ... I'm talking to you Christopher Hitchens!

Notice how the author describes the suppression and subsequent jailing and execution of Macedonian leadership and fighters immediately after World War II by the Yugoslav authorities because of plans for secession from Yugoslavia and unification of Macedonia.

His next paragraph turns comical with explanation that afterwards the Yugoslavs tried to ``macedonize" the population.

Basic Greek position on ethnic Macedonians

1. Greece has no ethnic minorities

2. Greece has "Slavophone" Greeks are loyal Greeks.

4. "Slavophones" speak an idiom but have no "real" language, culture of history.

5. "Slavophones" supported the Communists "en masse" during the Greek Civil War.

6. Communist promised recognition of Macedonians as a "people".

6. Greek Communist were granted amnesty and allowed to return to Greece.

7. Ethnic Macedonians Communists were not allowed to return.

8. Ethnic Macedonians who emigrated from Greece are blacklisted from returning, if they engage in Macedonian cultural activities ... such as marrying in the Macedonian Orthodox Church.

My Comments

The mistreatment of ethnic Macedonians in Greece is the inspiration for every racist, every fascist and every ethnic cleanser in the Balkans ... I'm talking to you Samantha Power!

The United States, the EU and Nato are complicit in the ongoing cultural genocide, of the Macedonian people who have lived in Greece, considered the cradle of democracy, for 1,500 years ... I'm talking to you Greek Issues Caucus! and Tom Lantos

Since Greece is a member of Nato and the EU, Greek values regarding minority rights for ethnic Macedonians in Greece are also Nato and EU values. Serbs in Kosovo who look to Nato and the EU to guarantee their rights are insane! I'm talking to you Javier Solana and Richard Holbrooke!

Greece and The Macedonian Question Today

About Me

David Edenden - My Pseudonym

My "Salade Macedoine" Politics

Websites

Rainbow - (Vinozito) European Free Alliance
(Political party of the Ethnic Macedonians in Greece)

United Macedonian Diaspora

Overview - Articles

Macedonians in Greece

Noel Malcolm's "THE NEW BULLY OF THE BALKANS " (1992)

The Spectator, 1992

"The Economist" on Macedonians in Greece (1993)

Chuck Sudetic on the "Real Macedonian Issue" Circa (1994)

New York Times (1994)

Denying Ethnic Identity: The Macedonians of Greece

Human Rights Watch 1994

"The Guardian" on Macedonian Refugees from Greece 2003

Joint History Project for the Balkans (... A Good NGO...)!

Greek Helsinki Monitor: On Macedonians in Greece (...A Good NGO ...)

"What's in a Name" Negotiations

Theodora, We hardly Knew Ye!

Matthew Nimetz, R.I.P - .June 17, 2039

Books

The Macedonian Conflict: Ethnic Nationalism in a Transnational World

Loring Danforth

Macedonia and Greece: The Struggle to Define a New Balkan Nation

By John Shea

Fields of Wheat, Hills of Blood: Passages to Nationhood in Greek Macedonia

Anastasia Karakasidou

Robert Kaplan

Why Can't Robert Kaplan Find Any Macedonians!

More Macedonians for Robert D. Kaplan

"What If Robert Kaplan ..."

Senator Barack Obama

Oprah, Obama Will Disapoint You!

Barack Obama and "The Banality of Evil"

Robert Redford: Listen Up!

I'm Not in Love With Obama

Obama Ignores Macedonian Cry, Accepts Greek Gifts

Will the Macedonian-Greek Dust-Up Sink Barack Obama

Samantha Powers, Obama's Advisor

Samantha Power - One More Time

Kosovo

Richard, It's America's Test In Kosovo, Not Russia's

Richard Holbrooke, Why Do You Think You Are God?

Basic Greek Position on Ethnic Macedonians

1. Greece has no ethnic minorities

2. Greece has "Slavophone" Greeks who are loyal Greeks.

4. "Slavophones" speak an idiom but have no "real" language, culture of history.

5. "Slavophones" supported the Communists "en masse" during the Greek Civil War.

6. Communist promised recognition of Macedonians as a "people".

6. Greek Communist were granted amnesty and allowed to return to Greece.

7. Ethnic Macedonians Communists were not allowed to return.

8. Ethnic Macedonians who emigrated from Greece are blacklisted from returning, if they engage in Macedonian cultural activities ... such as marrying in the Macedonian Orthodox Church.

My Comments

The mistreatment of ethnic Macedonians in Greece is the inspiration for every racist, every fascist and every ethnic cleanser in the Balkans ... I'm talking to you Samantha Power!

The United States, the EU and Nato are complicit in the ongoing cultural genocide, of the Macedonian people who have lived in Greece, considered the cradle of democracy, for 1,500 years ... I'm talking to you Greek Issues Caucus! and Tom Lantos

Since Greece is a member of Nato and the EU, Greek values regarding minority rights for ethnic Macedonians in Greece are also Nato and EU values. Serbs in Kosovo who look to Nato and the EU to guarantee their rights are insane! I'm talking to you Javier Solana and Richard Holbrooke!

Richard Holbrooke, Why Do You Think You Are God?

Macedonian Tendency:

Richard Holbrooke, why do you think you are God?

Richard Holbrooke:

Well, when I pray, I find that I am talking to myself!

I really wish I had time to do a good analysis of Richard Holbrooke's position on Kosovo. (It's basically ... because I said so...). Anyway according to our friend Dick, "Georgian territorial integrity is important", but Serbian territorial integrity is not, and lets not even mention Cyprus. (oops, I just gave a hand to the Greeks).


World: Former U.S. Ambassador Discusses Georgia, Kosovo -
RADIO FREE EUROPE / RADIO LIBERTY:

"Holbrooke: I do not believe the United States should or will make concessions about Georgia. I certainly would oppose that. Georgian territorial integrity is important, the Russians should stop supporting the breakaway illegal regimes in Abkhazia and South Ossetia, and Georgia should be allowed to develop on its own.

RFE/RL: Regarding Kosovo, will it get independence or not?

Holbrooke: Of course, Kosovo will become independent. It's inevitable. But the Russians are encouraging the hard-liners in Belgrade by opposing the [Martti] Ahtisaari plan and that is very unhelpful. And if the Ahtisaari plan is not approved by the UN Security Council when it comes up for decision next month, there will be violence in Kosovo, and that will be the consequence of Russian actions, and they should be held fully accountable for that if it happens. And in 'The New York Times' today [Russian] Ambassador [to the UN] [Vitaly] Churkin is quoted as attacking the Ahtisaari plan and calling for a new mediator to replace Ahtisaari. That is really the wrong thing to do.

RFE/RL: What are the options for Russia with regard to Kosovo?

Holbrooke: I don't think, I hope they won't veto [at the Security Council]. Russia's option, the correct opt"

Richard, It's America's Test In Kosovo, Not Russia's

This was posted on the comments section of the Washington Post.

I will not go into detail as to why this oped, if adopted, as it seems it will by the UN, will promote civil war in the Balkans and around the world for the foreseeable future.

Basically Kosovo is not a unique case. I just think that it is incumbent on Richard Holbrooke to explain why Kosovo deserves independence, while Republica Srpska in Bosnia does not.

Why does Iraqi Kurdistan deserve autonomy within a federal Iraq, while in Turkish Kurdistan people, are thrown in jail for writing histories in the Kurdish language.

Why do Albanians in Macedonia deserve increased rights while the Macedonians in Greece and Bulgaria are struggling to gain minimal rights.

The pursuit of American self interest in the Balkans means different standards for each situation, which makes it impossible for moderates in each country to reach out to moderates in other countries. That is the key to destabilization in the Balkans. A key which the United States holds. Richard, "take the log out of your own eye, before you complain about the splinter in someone else's eye".

Russia's Test In Kosovo
Richard Holbrooke
Washington Post

Russia contends that the United Nations does not have the right to change an international border without the agreement of the country involved. But Kosovo is a unique case and sets no precedent for separatist movements elsewhere, because in 1999, with Russian support, the United Nations was given authority to decide the future of Kosovo.

Moscow's point about protecting "fraternal" Slav-Serb feelings is nonsense; (not total nonsense) everyone who has dealt with the Russians on the Balkans, as I did for several years, knows that their leadership has no feelings whatsoever for the Serbs. (Not True)

Russia is using Kosovo for its tactical advantage, as part of a strategy to reassert itself on the international stage. (we can only hope that Putin is this smart). That is a legitimate goal, as long as Russia plays a constructive role (bend over to please US) -- but Moscow's recent behavior, from Georgia to Iran to some ugly domestic incidents, is not encouraging.

Green Light for Turkey to Smash the Kurds

This is how the world works. Former US Secretary of State Holbrooke expresses sympathy for the plight of Turkmens of Kirkuk, but not one word about the plight of Kurds in Turkey. Don't expect any Nato general to go to Turkish Kurdistan to apologize for aiding and abetting their oppression for 50 years. US concern for human rights and democracy in Iraqi Kurdistan does not extend to Turkish Kurdistan.There's the rub and there's the cause of instability in the Middle East and the Balkans.

Opportunity For Turks And Kurds?
Richard Holbrooke
Washington Post Post

Whatever happens in Iraq, we must try to limit the terrible fallout from the war. The place to start should be with our indispensable NATO ally Turkey,...

This symmetry of fears has led to semi-secret discussions and even some cooperation between our NATO ally and that charter member of the "axis of evil" on dealing with the PKK, a terrorist group that has conducted raids against both Turkey and Iran from bases just inside northern Iraq for many years. I would not rule out limited Turkish military action against some of those bases -- especially since Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan is under enormous political pressure to show strong nationalist credentials against hawkish rivals in an election year.

After years of mishandling relations with Turkey, last year the administration appointed retired Gen. Joe Ralston, the universally respected former NATO commander, as special envoy for the PKK problem. Ralston's intervention helped avoid a Turkish attack in Iraq last summer, and he is accelerating his efforts to get Irbil to rein in the PKK

... The new Iraqi constitution calls for a referendum this year on whether Kirkuk is to be incorporated into the Kurdistan region. The Turks -- who refer repeatedly to the dangers to the Turkmen, their ethnic cousins who live in Kirkuk -- have said that they will not accept such an event. Avoiding a full-blown crisis will require intense mediation by the United States; unfortunately, Ralston's current mandate does not include Kirkuk.