Giullari a regime

Puo' un paese un paese dove la televisione, pubblica e/o privata, che dedica ora a programmi che non hanno niente da dire e che riempiono della loro vacuità la case degli italiani, indignarsi per la cancellazione di un programma di "satira" contro una parte del regime? Si, e lo puo' perché sempre piu' sta diventando spettatore passivo di tutto quello che, spettacolo, politica, antagonismo, è ormai strutturalmente parte fondamentale del regime stesso.

A me Luttazzi pareva uno originale, inizio ad avere dei dubbi.

Scientology's Rights...

Tough decisions in Germany.

New from Cyprus

CYPRUS MAIL

Parties unhappy with UN report on forces

The Greek Cypriot side was yesterday not pleased with UN Secretary-General Ban Ki Moon’s comments on the isolation of the Turkish Cypriots in his six-monthly report on Cyprus. Cyprus Permanent Representatvie to the UN Andreas Mavroyiannis had already written a letter objecting to some statements in the report, and government spokesman Vassilis Palmas said if necessary, further representation would be made on a political level. Palmas said the comments were the negative aspect of Ban’s report and he attributed them to the fact that Greek Cypriots had rejected the Annan Plan. “Our position is that we must put an end to this myth. From our point of view there is no isolation of Turkish Cypriots, either as individuals or collectively as a Turkish Cypriot community,” he said. In his letter of objection, Mavroyiannis said: “This is something of determining importance for us.” But he also said the report made no reference to the significance of the return of refugees and of their properties and to the consequences of the construction boom and the destruction of the cultural and religious heritage.

Allora 'sto Iran?

Ieri gli "intelligenti" dicevano "don't worry", oggi, quell'altro ehm, dice invece "we worry" eccome. Che sia tutta una congiura per vendere giornali?

Altri fiaschi da togliere

Anche perché ricarscarci è sempre peggio che iniziare.

News from Cyprus

CHRISTER ASP: “EU DID NOT FULFIL ITS OBLIGATIONS RELATED WITH THE CYPRUS ISSUE”

The Swedish Ambassador to Ankara Christer Asp stated that the EU promised that the isolations imposed upon the TRNC would be lifted however this political determination has not be realized, and he added: “ Sweden feels annoyance that it has not become true. We took some steps, but more steps should be taken. The EU did not fulfil its obligations concerning the Cyprus issue.”

Defending that the Cyprus issue should be solved before Turkey becomes a full member of the EU, Ambassador Asp stated that the Swedish government think that the Cyprus issue should be solved under the umbrella of the United Nations.

Ambassador Asp pointed out that the EU, international community and the UN Secretary General should carry the subject to the top level of the agenda for finding a solution to the Cyprus issue.

Concerning the subject, stating that he hoped that the conditions in 2008 would be better than in the years of 2005 and 2006, Asp pointed out that the international community and the UN Secretariat General has to discuss the Cyprus issue after the “the presidency elections” that is planned to be held in February 2008 in the Greek Cypriot side and said “I think, the year of 2008 will be an opportunity for the Cyprus issue.”

Con quella faccia un po' cosi'

Is Iran cooling down?

Lots of things are happening, way too many for us to understand where the beef is. But there is something I am sure.

News from Cyprus

NEWS AGENCY
UNSG: Lack of political will hinders progress in Cyprus question
Lack of political will constitutes an important obstacle to progress in the Cyprus question and all parties need to show greater flexibility and greater political courage, UN Secretary General Ban Ki-moon has said in his report to the UN Security Council on the United Nations operation in Cyprus, urging both parties on the island “to put an end to mutual recriminations.” In his report, covering developments from 26 May to 15 November 2007, Ban expressed the belief that “the upcoming year may prove to be crucial in the search for a comprehensive settlement,” and stressed that “only the required political will which translates into concrete actions would provide an opportunity for progress and possible new initiatives.” Furthermore he expressed regret “that the ongoing debate on the lifting of the isolation of the Turkish Cypriots has become one about recognition,” noting that “the maintenance of economic, social, cultural, sporting or similar ties or contacts does not amount to recognition” but “on the contrary, it will benefit all Cypriots by building trust, creating a more even playing field and thus greatly contributing to the reunification of the island.” Ban said that over the last six months, there has been no progress on the implementation of the 8 July 2006 agreement, “although both parties continue to publicly support the principles contained therein, namely that a comprehensive settlement will be based on a bi-zonal bi-communal federation and political equality.” “The broad outline of a solution is well known and will be based on the considerable body of work and basic agreements over established parameters already worked on over the past decades, from which either side may, indeed should, draw on in the search for a future settlement”, he said adding that “the 8 July agreement, and subsequent agreed procedural clarifications, aims to facilitate direct talks, not to block them.” “Given these realities, it is difficult not to conclude that an important obstacle to progress is currently a lack of political will to fully engage. All parties need to show greater flexibility and greater political courage. In this context, it is disappointing that the meeting between the leaders on 5 September did not produce concrete results, and was a lost opportunity for all Cypriots,” Ban noted. He welcomed a number of proposals made by both leaders containing confidence-building measures, noting that their early implementation would greatly contribute to an improvement in the atmosphere on the island. “In this connection, I would also urge both parties to put an end to mutual recriminations, as agreed between the two leaders on 8 July 2006, so as to ensure that the right atmosphere prevails,” he stressed. Ban reiterated that “the responsibility of finding a solution lies with the Cypriots themselves”, noting that ''all Cypriots should be encouraged to become more active in this regard. In this connection, the proposals made by the two leaders on the roles that could be played by civil society should also be taken into account.'' He said it was important for all involved in the Cyprus issue to work to foster an atmosphere conducive to efforts aimed at reaching a comprehensive settlement. “In this regard, I am grateful for the support of Security Council members, as well as others concerned, for our collective efforts both in New York and on the island,” he added. The UN Secretary General said ''it is regrettable that the ongoing debate on the lifting of the isolation of the Turkish Cypriots has become one about recognition. Recognition or assisting secession would be contrary to the resolutions of the Security Council. Rather, the objective of such efforts should be to engender greater economic and social parity between the sides by further promoting the development of the Turkish Cypriot community, so that the reunification of the island may occur in as seamless a manner as possible,” he added. Furthermore he noted that “the maintenance of economic, social, cultural, sporting or similar ties or contacts does not amount to recognition. On the contrary, it will benefit all Cypriots by building trust, creating a more even playing field and thus greatly contributing to the reunification of the island. It would therefore be important for all actors concerned to reframe the debate and their actions towards achieving this crucial objective in conformity with Security Council resolutions.” Ban expressed satisfaction that the Turkish Cypriot side overcame concerns regarding EU funding toward a mine-free buffer zone. “Notwithstanding this positive development, it is disappointing that discussions on the protocol governing the remaining de-mining are not proceeding as quickly as envisaged. I would therefore urge that this issue be resolved as soon as possible in order to operationalise the Turkish Cypriot and Turkish commitment to the complete de-mining of the buffer zone,” he said. Ban said he was gratified that the Committee on Missing Persons has maintained momentum and is advancing toward resolving one of the most painful aspects of the Cyprus problem and noted that the success of this bi-communal endeavour will depend on the continued and welcomed respect and restraint shown by both communities, which has allowed this humanitarian issue to proceed in a depoliticized manner. He expressed hope that the progress achieved can contribute towards closer understanding between the two communities. Ban commended both communities for showing the necessary respect in relation to the return of the first sets of remains ''a significant and sensitive moment for both communities'' and encouraged all concerned to build on this momentum towards the final resolution so as to put closure to this painful issue. In conclusion, he said that in the absence of a comprehensive settlement, he believes that UNFICYP continues to play a vital role on the island and therefore recommended that the Security Council extend the mandate of UNFICYP by a further period of six months, until 15 June 2008.

L´Iran funestaaaaaaaaaaaaaaaa!!!

Ganzo che proprio all´indomani di Annapolis si ritenga che l'Iran non rappresenti piu' una minaccia minacciosa.

Sabotatore Romano

L'ultimo giapponese dei partitini e il primo comico del popolo (delle liberta').

Un paese senza Governo

In Belgio non c'e' un Governo da diverso tempo. Non se ne accorge nessuno.

In Russia peggio che in Serie A

brogli a non finire.

7 emendamenti

per cominciare.

Toglietegli il fiasco 2

Da Repubblica di oggi: Papa Benedetto XVI denuncia la logica del "relativismo morale" che a suo avviso domina l'Onu e gli altri organismi internazionali. C'è un rifiuto, ha detto, a riconoscere la centralità della "legge morale naturale" e la difesa della "dignità dell'uomo". Le regole internazionali - ha proseguito il Pontefice - si basano solo su una ragione politica e non etica e ciò porta ad "amari risultati". E con il palazzo di Vetro si apre una lacerazione che se non è una frattura poco ci manca. Lo staff del segretario generale Ban Ki-Moon ci ha pensato su quasi mezza giornata e in serata è stato mandato avanti il portavoce dell'Onu Farhan Haq per precisare che "le Nazioni Unite nascono da un accordo tra Stati e si fondano sui diritti dell'uomo".

Sara' un bel Natale.