http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html en-gb 30 Fri 01 Jan 2010 06:19:22 GMT+1 A feed of user comments from the page found at http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html?page=18#comment9 Intesting note on the article:"Pro-European" Vuk Draskovic was one of the most vociferous hate mongers out of Serbia prior to the war, was an open and unapologetic advocate of an ethnically pure "Greater Serbia" encompassing all of Bosnia Herzegovina and a "mere" 2/3 of Croatia, and organized paramilitaries for the Croatian and BH wars.His political self-reinvention is amazing, without precedent in European politics really, but it is not very convincing. The only political party in Serbia, I repeat, only political party in Serbia that was oppossed to the Greater Serbian ideology and wars of aggression (something the Communist unitarists and Fascists in Serbia have held in common since Tito's death; hence their continued cooperation) from the beginning out of principle (not out of convenience) was the LDP. They poll at 5%, yes, 5%. Milosevic was overthrown not because of his ethnic cleansing and killing orgy in Kosovo (let alone the his oversight of Serb paramilitary, terrorist, and military genocides in Croatia and Bosnia Herzegovina) but because of Operation Horseshoe's failure: Serbia's fourth lost war in ten years. The only way there will ever be any change in Serbia is if they are forced to face their shameful recent past. A post WWII Germany-like catharsis is needed in Serbia; otherwise, when the moment arises, Serbia will begin where Milosevic left off (again).With the single most popular politican in Serbia the author of "Bijeljina is Serbia Too" (Bijeljina is in the Republic of Bosnia Herzegovina), the outlook is grim, not "interesting." Wed 28 May 2008 23:18:56 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html?page=16#comment8 I agree 100% with you. I do not agree with the doublestanders but you my friend are not one. This is my point, Serbia is not ready for the EU. One cannot be part of something they do not believe in, one cannot be part of something they do not belong in. We got to be realistic, as for now Serbia got bigger issues that Europe. The serbs need to have e clear view and direction of where they want to gow then move forward. I respect your views. Fri 23 May 2008 05:32:26 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html?page=14#comment7 dorand_vYou described well current situation in Serbia. It is precisely why NATO took 79 days to destroy everything of value to the government hopping that it will force Serbia to join NATO states sooner, in order to recover faster. Serbia, within former Yugoslavia, has already survived NATO states' sanctions for over 10 years. Neighbouring states were also hurt by sanctions and began underground trade of essential goods. NATO was powerless to stop underground trade and they feared that their ploy will not work. As a solution to the problem, NATO decided to exacerbate political situation, using Kosovo Albanians as a weapon, to provoke Yugoslavia into a response. This response against Kosovo Albanians was then used as a pretext to intervene militarily, because it was the only sure way to get rid of Milosevic and his communist regime. In any event, NATO states should not benefit from their crime against Serbia. The worst thing Serbia could do is to join EU and NATO! NATO states would not spent over 30 billions on destruction of Yugoslavia and counting unless they had a real, real good reason! You will agree that NATO does not care about ethnic minorities, nevertheless, as we have seen, they can be a very useful weapon. From Serbia's point of view, joining EU is not as big an issue as is their corrupt and definition-less 24/7 capitalism! If NATO drops capitalism as a way of life, Serbia would jump head first, without looking! Thu 22 May 2008 18:30:17 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html?page=12#comment6 Maybe666 There is one more way, namely, neutral. Serbia can wait, EU can not! This is why they want Serbia to join as quickly as possible. Get of the pipe buddy. EU can't wait for serbia to join them? Why, so the can profit from the serbian great economy? Or the serbias great military power? Or serbias great strategic/ geaographic place in Europe? Maybe EU wants all the great minds of serbia to become europeans? Dude who do u think serbia is? There is a disease i forgot the name but this is what happens. When you loose an arm your brain still thinks the arm is there so it sends signals and sometimes you think you still have feelings on the fingers which you dont have anymore. Can u see a connection whith your pattern of thinking? Serbia is a quarter of what it was, ur strategic position on the balkans and europe is of no importance at all u have no world famed great minds and scientists ur economy sucks and ur military power is as good as it ever was a big hole in the water. So I would suggest wake up and see the real serbia. The way the world sees u. Thu 22 May 2008 16:14:51 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html?page=10#comment5 Serbian government should defend, not betray those who did what the Constitution of former Yugoslavia required them to do! Namely defend territorial integrity and keep country together. Leaders of former Yugoslav republics reneged on the preambles of Yugoslav Constitution, thus army had the right and duty to step in. Everyone should know what NATO states would and have done in similar situation. NATO's motto is to divide ideological foes and keep, by force and lies, all ethnic minorities in their own countries! Serbia has a right and duty to protect those who did what the constitution required! NATO states are responsible for the undue death of Mr. Slobodan Milosevic, knowing that his weak heart would, under continuous stress, eventually fail. Tue 20 May 2008 01:23:43 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html?page=8#comment4 Reading the above article Vuk Draskovic saying that Serbia has only two ways to go, EU or back to Milosevic. He is wrong! There is one more way, namely, neutral. Serbia can wait, EU can not! This is why they want Serbia to join as quickly as possible. Serbs should be very careful of so-called pro-west politicians! They are traitors! They are already selling Serbia to the lowest bidders, who are only interested to make a quick buck, and move to the next good deal. Serbia's prosperity should not depend on speculators rather long-term investors! Thu 15 May 2008 21:42:31 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html?page=6#comment3 For many good issues, I believe that Socialist party will join "pro EU" block.Of coarse price "block" had to pay willbe remarkable.It will prevent potential conflicts andlot of people will be satisfied that Serbiawill get new government.For such government, troubles will startalmost instantly. False presentations willquickly fade, but Socialist will kep ropetight around "block"'s neck.Once they get clean their name and inmoment they decide, they will just getout ( without support rope will do .. .) tonew ellections - in all new circumstances.EU any how did not supported "block"seriously, nor have idea to reverse decisionof certain countries - recognition of "independent" Kosovo and Metohiya.They don't care law, moral, UN and all those"anouying" principles. Who will be so braveto say that all what happen from 1996 inpoor Serbia and its Kosovo and Metohiyawas only part of bigger game and returnthings back? What ever I could think or say,EU today have other values and is satisfiedto dance, what somebody else play. EvenEU leaders do not care that all the world seetheir "unity" in so many basic issues, notcounting poor Serbia - strugling to be recognised and accepted where it belongs.But, I'm not afraid. Serbia will find its way.S. Savic Tue 13 May 2008 11:45:08 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html?page=4#comment2 Mr Mardell,Had you crossed Danube, coming from the city centre, you would have missed your meeting with Mr Nikolic. Please enlighten me, were you lost or you simply can't see things clear. Or better, can not interpret them as they are, simple and obvious.And what's obvious here is that Serbs turning European will have their brains and hearts wrapped up in nylon bags as the rest of the European brothers.It is much better to stay who you are and have good relationships with your friends and manageable one with your enemies.Yours Sincerely,A Guy with a map Tue 13 May 2008 02:08:29 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html?page=2#comment1 I find this blogger's euphoria at Serbia finally succumbing to the NATO Pact hordes really sickening. Just like in England, the OSCE-annointed "winning" party will do its best to represent the country's elite (2%) at the expense of its people (98%). At least the Serbs resisted as long as they could. Sun 11 May 2008 19:59:04 GMT+1 http://www.bbc.co.uk/blogs/thereporters/markmardell/2008/05/a_portrait_of_a_serb_nationali.html?page=0#comment0 Serbian Radical Party will be victorious but the Alliance for a European Serbia and the Liberal Party will form a Coalition Government soon after this election. Serbs must understand they have no future with Russia. They don't give a damn about Serbia. The only reason why Russia 'defends' Serbia is out of their own geopolitical interests. Serbia will be member of the European Union in 2015. Sun 11 May 2008 18:38:18 GMT+1