25.12.2007 by CrniLabudovi.

PHOENIX, ARIZONA

PHOENIX - Here we go again… “Bosnia II” is in the making in the Serbian province of Kosovo. The U.S. government officials are stoking the fires of another ethnic war while publicly opposing it. They are playing their usual, duplicitous roles pulling the strings behind the scenes. Just as they kept adding fuel to the ethnic fire in Bosnia while claiming to douse it.

The special U.S. envoy for the Balkans, Robert Gelbard, was in Serbia only days before the latest outbreak of violence. And just as his predecessors at the State Department declared in June 1991 that the territorial integrity of the former Yugoslavia is inviolable, Gelbard warned the secession-minded Albanians that Kosovo is an integral part of Serbia. But words are cheap. Especially those of the U.S. diplomats. Less than a year after such a solemn declaration, the U.S. recognized in April 1992 Slovenia’s, Croatia’s and Bosnia’s secessions, setting off the three-and-a-half year Bosnian war.

So Kosovo looks like Bosnia “déjà vu all over again,” in the words of Yogi Berra. Why should we, Americans, care? Because Kosovo, just like Bosnia, will ultimately lead to American involvement, including a deployment of U.S. troops.

How do we know that? Well, the New York Times, for example, has already been clamoring for redeployment of American troops in Macedonia, a stone’s throw from Kosovo. In a Mar. 2 lead editorial, which “coincided” with the latest outbreak of violence in that Serbian province, it called for “new peacekeepers, possibly under the auspices of NATO and OSCE” to be sent in when the U.N. mission leaves. And, of course, international troops are already deployed in the neighboring Albania, following this country’s brush with its own civil war last year.

Another tell-tale sign of upcoming trouble in Kosovo was the arrival of some U.S. establishment media buzzards there. The New York Times reporter, for example, was given a private tour of Albanian terrorists’ hideouts BEFORE the latest outbreak of violence. This implies a coordination between the U.S. government, the Albanian terrorists, and the “independent” U.S. media.

A far-fetched speculation? Only for the ignorant. For, the same pattern was discernible during the war in Bosnia. The western media buzzards “miraculously happened to be in the neighborhood” when grisly killings occurred. The CNN, ABC, or SKY… cameras were rolling even before some of the victims died.

Good journalism? Luck? Or careful coordination? Take your pick…

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So forget the State Department rhetoric. Words are cheap. Watch the body language and actions of the Big Business’ stooges in Washington.

But to try to understand from the ground level what’s really going on in Kosovo, consider a scenario in which some “Americans” advocate secession of the American Southwest and its joining a foreign country, say Mexico. That’s exactly what some ethnic Albanians in the Serbian province of Kosovo want. They want Kosovo to become a part of “Greater Albania.”

Nor is this parallel between Kosovo and the American Southwest a hypothetical one. As I pointed out in my WASHINGTON TIMES column, “When Cultures Collide…” (Aug. 18, 1996), the Chicano groups, including MEChA and La Raza Unida (The Race United), want to “demolish the border.” They want to reclaim the American Southwest for Mexico and rename it Aztlan. And, just as in Kosovo, some Clinton administration officials seem to be encouraging them by attending their rallies.

The situation in Kosovo is an even more drastic example of demographic terrorism, followed by political insurrection. Unlike Aztlan, this region has NEVER been a part of Albania. Kosovo has been a cradle of the Serbian civilization ever since King Stefan Nemanja threw out the Byzantines from Kosovo in 1180. And even before that, during the two centuries of Byzantine Empire’s occupation, there were Serbs living in Kosovo. Which means that Serbs have lived in Kosovo for over 1,000 years now, as attested by numerous ancient Christian monasteries which grace this “land of blackbirds,” which is what Kosovo means in a loose translation (”kos” is a Serbian word for “blackbird”).

In fact, the Serbs constituted a majority of Kosovo’s population prior to the purges and repression of Christian Serbs which commenced in 1945 under the communist rule. In 1929, Serbs constituted 61% of the population in 1929, ethnic Albanians 33%, and others 6%. By 1961, the pendulum had swung the other way, as a result of the communist-sponsored demographic terrorism. Ethnic-Albanians accounted for 67%, the Serbs for 27%, and others for 6%.

Today, the ethnic-Albanians represent about 90% of Kosovo’s population, according to their own and the western media figures. But since there has not been a census done in Kosovo for over 10 years, such claims cannot be independently verified. Whatever the actual figures, the demographic conquest of the sovereign territory by immigrant aliens and exploding birth rates represents another parallel between Kosovo and the American Southwest.

SUMMARY

Given that the overriding strategy of the U.S. globalists’ foreign policy is PERPETUAL WAR FOR PERPETUAL COMMERCE, are there some discernible tactics in the way they manufacture crises around the world? Yes, there are. Generally, they try to incite a minority group to rise up against a majority, using the old “divide and conquer” tactics.

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Also, check out… “Biting the Hand That Feeds You”, “A Balkan Affairs Potpourri”, “Put the U.N. Justice on Trial”, “International Justice ‘Progresses’ from Kidnapping to Murder”, “Milosevic: ‘A Riddle Wrapped in a Mystery’…”, “Kosovo Lie Allowed to Stand”, “New World Order’s Inquisition in Bosnia”, “Kosovo Heating Up”, “Decani Monastery Under Siege?”, “Murder on Wall Street”,  “Kosovo: ‘Bosnia II’”,  “What If the Shoe Were on the Other Foot?”, “Green Interstate - Not Worth American Lives”, and/or “Clinton arme secrètement les musulmans bosniaques”

Or Djurdjevic’s WASHINGTON TIMES columns: “An Ugly Double Standard in Kosovo Conflict?”, “NATO’s Bullyboys”, “Kosovo: Why Are We Involved?”, and “Ginning Up Another Crisis”

http://www.truthinmedia.org/truthinmedia/Bulletins/tim98-3-1.html

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25.12.2007 by admin.

Balkan countries celebrate winter with customs and traditions

24/12/2007

In a region known for its customs and folklore, the winter season is especially rich.

By Paul Ciocoiu for Southeast European Times in Bucharest – 24/12/07

The Balkans, with their diverse and tumultuous historical backgrounds, are arguably one of the last havens in Europe for ethnologists. In this region, an enormous variety of unique customs can be witnessed firsthand, many of them dating back to times immemorial. Of all seasons, winter is particularly rich in this regard. Many winter customs in Romania, for example, can be traced to Roman times. For example, Christmas carols sometimes invoke Traian, the Roman emperor who conquered Dacia in 106-108 AD. Others feature the chorus “Leru-I Doamne, ler,” which comes from the old Latin words Holeluiah Domine.

Also linked to the Roman era is the “goat tradition”. Surrounded by children and revelers, a carved wooden goat mask is carried on a long pole. The bearer manipulates the pole to open and close the mouth as he dances, to the accompaniment of flute music. This tradition, which has variants – featuring different animals — across the country, is reminiscent of pagan celebrations.

On New Year’s Day, children invoke the god of vegetation by blessing family members and neighbours with a bouquet known as the “Sorcova”, a symbol of fertility and prosperity. In return, the children receive cakes, money and other treats.

The same day, young people dress up as ploughmen and join a procession featuring a decorated plough. Again, this goes back to Roman times, having its origin in a ritual aimed at ensuring protection of crops. These and other rituals demonstrate the way Romanians have integrated many ancient customs into an Orthodox Christian culture.

In Bulgaria, Ignazhden or St. Ignatius’s Day is celebrated on December 20th and marks the beginning of the Christmas and New Year festivities. According to popular belief, this day is also considered as the start of a new year. In this context, it is critical that the first person to enter the house on this day is good. That will ensure that the following 12 months are beneficial for the family. Nothing is lent out on this day, in order that the family riches will remain in place during the new year.

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As a predominantly Catholic country, Croatian national traditions are closely tied to Christian folklore and celebrations. The festivities start in the first week of December when two patron saints are being celebrated — Saint Nicolas and Saint Lucy.

Saint Nicolas, whose celebration is on December 6th, brings presents to children and leaves them in red stockings. Good kids receive candies; while those who misbehaved get warning sticks delivered to them by his assistant, Krampus. On Saint Lucy’s celebration day, December 13th, a woman dressed as the saint goes around the neighborhood offering figs, almonds, walnuts and apples.

At homes, families begin celebrating Christmas by planting the miniature hay which symbolizes vitality and fertility. By Christmas Day, the hay grows and will be presented as the central decoration of the Christmas table. The bottom of the hay is tied with a red ribbon and in the middle an apple or a candle is place

Setimes 

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25.12.2007 by CrniLabudovi.

So arbeiten die halt im Kosovo und es sind Kriminelle, welche der Westen und Deutschland aufbaut und unterstützt.

UNO-Kriegsverbrechertribunal in Den Haag eine Gefängnisstrafe.

Kulturminister Astrit Haraqija soll einem unter Schutz in Norwegen lebenden Zeugen gedroht haben, seine belastenden Aussagen im Prozess gegen den früheren Kosovo-Regierungschef Ramush Haradinaj zu ändern.

Haradinaj, ein ehemaliger Befehlshaber der kosovo-albanischen Befreiungsarmee UCK, ist wegen Kriegsverbrechen in der südserbischen Provinz angeklagt.

Mikrofone am Körper

Für die Vorwürfe gegen Haraqija habe das UNO-Tribunal auch Beweise. Der Zeuge habe nämlich beim Gespräch mit dem Minister an seinem Körper versteckte Mikrofone getragen, die ihm die Polizei gegeben hatte.

Das berichtete die in der Kosovo-Hauptstadt Pristina erscheinende Zeitung «Express». Der verdächtigte Minister muss am 10. Januar vor dem UNO-Gerichtshof erscheinen.

Im Falle einer Verurteilung droht ihm eine Gefängnisstrafe bis zu vier Jahren oder eine Geldstrafe von bis zu 100′000 Euro (166′000 Franken). Haraqija bestreitet die Vorwürfe.

(sda/koua)

Astrit Haraqija direkt hinter Ramuz Haradinaj

Kosovo-Minister droht Gefängnis
Einem Kosovo-Minister droht wegen angeblicher Einschüchterung eines Zeugen im Prozess vor dem UNO- Kriegsverbrechertribunal in Den Haag eine Gefängnisstrafe.

Kulturminister Astrit Haraqija soll einem unter Schutz in Norwegen lebenden Zeugen gedroht haben, seine belastenden Aussagen im Prozess gegen den früheren Kosovo-Regierungschef Ramush Haradinaj zu ändern.

Haradinaj, ein ehemaliger Befehlshaber der kosovo-albanischen Befreiungsarmee UCK, ist wegen Kriegsverbrechen in der südserbischen Provinz angeklagt.

Für die Vorwürfe gegen Haraqija habe das UNO-Tribunal auch Beweise. Der Zeuge habe nämlich beim Gespräch mit dem Minister an seinem Körper versteckte Mikrofone getragen, die ihm die Polizei gegeben hatte.

Das berichtete die in der Kosovo-Hauptstadt Pristina erscheinende Zeitung «Express» am Montag. Der verdächtigte Minister muss am 10. Januar vor dem UNO-Gerichtshof erscheinen.

Im Falle einer Verurteilung droht ihm eine Gefängnisstrafe bis zu vier Jahren oder eine Geldstrafe von bis zu 100 000 Euro (166 000 Franken). Haraqija bestreitet die Vorwürfe.

Quelle: SDA/ATS

http://www.20min.ch/news/ausland/story/17595239#wichtig

Kosovo culture minister investigated by The Hague

26/12/2007

PRISTINA, Kosovo, Serbia — Kosovo Culture Minister Astrit Haracija will appear at The Hague war crimes tribunal in January, it was announced on Monday (December 24th). He is accused of intimidating a witness in the war crimes trial against former Kosovo Prime Minister Ramush Haradinaj. The trial against Haradinaj, which started early this year, has been hampered by the refusal of witnesses to testify, out of fear of reprisals or intimidation. Investigating authorities at The Hague claim to have proof that Haracija has tried to make trial witnesses change their testimonies in favour of the former prime minister. (ITAR-TASS, AP, Balkan Insight, B92, FoNet - 24/12/07)

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