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[miltiades]

Interesting news from Subaltern - even if thoroughly unexpected and totally disgusting behaviour - yet again - by the pseudo-civlised nation of Swiss pore-brained people! No more Lindt pressies for Xmas!

Nevertheless, nobody here supports illegal bird trapping BUT there are a number of anti-Cypriot myths branded about. From my own observations and inquiries; such a habit is no longer practiced in normal circles and is not supported by even the most stuck-in-the past peasants of Paphos. Even when it was practiced, it never posed the dangers to extinction we are told exist.

Yet - we have endless foreigners who know NOTHING about Cyprus jumping on some Hellbound Scatology Gibbons type of anti-Cyprus lies and propaganda so that they turn the world's eyes away from their OWN country's behaviour in seriously driving many animals and plants to extinction!

Leave Cyprus alone! Frigging foreign defamers!

Im no foreigner yet I wholeheartetly condemn bird trapping of these beautigul migratory birds, the days have long gone when all the available meat had feathers on it.
This cruel practice must be condemned by all who care about Cyprus.

[The subaltern]

Mr, Phafitis,

I do not usually make a habit of responding to ridiculous comments but I do make some exceptions sometimes.
I will be brief. I will ask you to read the Daily Mail article you have posted about the “bird slaughter of British song birds” in Cyprus and the one I have posted of the same paper regarding the eating of dogs and cats in Switzerland. Compare them. After you done that, re-read Greek Island girl’s post above. It’s only few lines. Use your imagination or critical faculties and draw some conclusions if you can. Is this of any help at all?
Μεν με αρωτήσεις να σου τα κάμω κουτσιά καθαρισμένα. If you cannot see anything wrong in the reporting, it must be due to severe dose of colonial mentality. Difficult to cure am afraid.

[Get Real!]

Mr, Phafitis,

I do not usually make a habit of responding to ridiculous comments but I do make some exceptions sometimes.

You’re wasting your time with the forum idiot.

[GreekIslandGirl]

Interesting news from Subaltern - even if thoroughly unexpected and totally disgusting behaviour - yet again - by the pseudo-civlised nation of Swiss pore-brained people! No more Lindt pressies for Xmas!

Nevertheless, nobody here supports illegal bird trapping BUT there are a number of anti-Cypriot myths branded about. From my own observations and inquiries; such a habit is no longer practiced in normal circles and is not supported by even the most stuck-in-the past peasants of Paphos. Even when it was practiced, it never posed the dangers to extinction we are told exist.

Yet - we have endless foreigners who know NOTHING about Cyprus jumping on some Hellbound Scatology Gibbons type of anti-Cyprus lies and propaganda so that they turn the world's eyes away from their OWN country's behaviour in seriously driving many animals and plants to extinction!

Leave Cyprus alone! Frigging foreign defamers!

Im no foreigner yet I wholeheartetly condemn bird trapping of these beautigul migratory birds, the days have long gone when all the available meat had feathers on it.
This cruel practice must be condemned by all who care about Cyprus.

As I've already said, Cypriots do abhor trapping, they don't need to be told in a racist way that they have an "attitude" problem.

You know, Milty, if you carry on being OUTRAGED about the wrong things, people will become simply worn-out and useless when something serious surfaces!

The RoC has been doing a brilliant job criminalizing this practice and has even made the 'Sovereign British Bases' check those areas that the RoC itself cannot monitor (because our colonial masters say they belong to them! Well, of course the Royals say the territory belongs to them, her majesty, but of course any illegal activities carried out on that 'sovereign' territory are all the fault of the RoC and its citizens - by some twisted British logic ).

Anyway, that bird watch charity was set up by a foreigner, wasn't it, and I believe he was invited to present his case in a documentary but didn't send any representatives to give evidence so the pro-trapping lobby went unchallenged. Maddeningly unprofessional.

Animal charities have a big part to play in the planet's future, until we can force all governments to prioritize wildlife and welfare. On the whole, most of them do excellent work (and demand a lot of respect) but they need to stay impartial and true to the cause of animals - I suppose, some thugs will always attach themselves to charities and pursue their racism rather than fairness.

[Paphitis]

Mr, Phafitis,

I do not usually make a habit of responding to ridiculous comments but I do make some exceptions sometimes.
I will be brief. I will ask you to read the Daily Mail article you have posted about the “bird slaughter of British song birds” in Cyprus and the one I have posted of the same paper regarding the eating of dogs and cats in Switzerland. Compare them. After you done that, re-read Greek Island girl’s post above. It’s only few lines. Use your imagination or critical faculties and draw some conclusions if you can. Is this of any help at all?
Μεν με αρωτήσεις να σου τα κάμω κουτσιά καθαρισμένα. If you cannot see anything wrong in the reporting, it must be due to severe dose of colonial mentality. Difficult to cure am afraid.

I only said that I knew you liked Daily Mail so I helped you out a bit!

I don't know about the Colonial mentality but I do know about Peasantry Mentality. Just ask "G"IG for more information.

[miltiades]

Interesting news from Subaltern - even if thoroughly unexpected and totally disgusting behaviour - yet again - by the pseudo-civlised nation of Swiss pore-brained people! No more Lindt pressies for Xmas!

Nevertheless, nobody here supports illegal bird trapping BUT there are a number of anti-Cypriot myths branded about. From my own observations and inquiries; such a habit is no longer practiced in normal circles and is not supported by even the most stuck-in-the past peasants of Paphos. Even when it was practiced, it never posed the dangers to extinction we are told exist.

Yet - we have endless foreigners who know NOTHING about Cyprus jumping on some Hellbound Scatology Gibbons type of anti-Cyprus lies and propaganda so that they turn the world's eyes away from their OWN country's behaviour in seriously driving many animals and plants to extinction!

Leave Cyprus alone! Frigging foreign defamers!

Im no foreigner yet I wholeheartetly condemn bird trapping of these beautigul migratory birds, the days have long gone when all the available meat had feathers on it.
This cruel practice must be condemned by all who care about Cyprus.

As I've already said, Cypriots do abhor trapping, they don't need to be told in a racist way that they have an "attitude" problem.

You know, Milty, if you carry on being OUTRAGED about the wrong things, people will become simply worn-out and useless when something serious surfaces!

The RoC has been doing a brilliant job criminalizing this practice and has even made the 'Sovereign British Bases' check those areas that the RoC itself cannot monitor (because our colonial masters say they belong to them! Well, of course the Royals say the territory belongs to them, her majesty, but of course any illegal activities carried out on that 'sovereign' territory are all the fault of the RoC and its citizens - by some twisted British logic ).

Anyway, that bird watch charity was set up by a foreigner, wasn't it, and I believe he was invited to present his case in a documentary but didn't send any representatives to give evidence so the pro-trapping lobby went unchallenged. Maddeningly unprofessional.

Animal charities have a big part to play in the planet's future, until we can force all governments to prioritize wildlife and welfare. On the whole, most of them do excellent work (and demand a lot of respect) but they need to stay impartial and true to the cause of animals - I suppose, some thugs will always attach themselves to charities and pursue their racism rather than fairness.

" O KOSMOS PINA CHE TOUTOS TAIZI TOUS KATTOUS "

Such views are not isolated, in the minority perhaps but prevalent in some Cypriots.

Ambelopulia are routinely caught and eaten by those who consider themselves as ...mezeklides . The fact that these birds offer very tiny amount of meat is irrelevant as to some is more of a "status symbol".

I know that much cruelty exists all over the planet, I just hope than soon Cypriots begin to appreciate these wonderful birds offer so much more to our natural environment rather than on a plate.

[GreekIslandGirl]

" O KOSMOS PINA CHE TOUTOS TAIZI TOUS KATTOUS "

That's actually a very honourable way by which to live one's life - it scholars on prioritising. I vaguely remember my dad using it or variations thereof - and he was the gentlest man I have ever met, and a great admirer of nature. My dad always had cats, dogs doves ... even a pig... as pets which were well fed and doted upon - they were fed and looked after and no song or dance was made of it or the buying of 'special' food etc. I think some people think they are better pet keepers because of the brands of food they buy.

It's a very interesting maxim on which to reflect (you, my dearest, should do a little more of that) - so, why don't you start a thread to dissect the moral standing behind such Cypriot sayings and sentiments. And perhaps people can throw in more wise sayings into the thread (such as the other lovely one used by The Subaltern above regarding shelling koutsia. ) We can dissect such Cypriotisms and preserve or discard as dated.

[miltiades]

I think I will start a thread titled "....CYPRUS, PARADISE ON EARTH ", on the hand I think I did this before so I may just rejuvinate it and bring it back to life

[B25]

" O KOSMOS PINA CHE TOUTOS TAIZI TOUS KATTOUS "

That's actually a very honourable way by which to live one's life - it scholars on prioritising. I vaguely remember my dad using it or variations thereof - and he was the gentlest man I have ever met, and a great admirer of nature. My dad always had cats, dogs doves ... even a pig... as pets which were well fed and doted upon - they were fed and looked after and no song or dance was made of it or the buying of 'special' food etc. I think some people think they are better pet keepers because of the brands of food they buy.

It's a very interesting maxim on which to reflect (you, my dearest, should do a little more of that) - so, why don't you start a thread to dissect the moral standing behind such Cypriot sayings and sentiments. And perhaps people can throw in more wise sayings into the thread (such as the other lovely one used by The Subaltern above regarding shelling koutsia. ) We can dissect such Cypriotisms and preserve or discard as dated.

Here is one for Milti.

'O KOSMOS KEGETE, KAI TO MOUNI XTENIZETE'

[GreekIslandGirl]

" O KOSMOS PINA CHE TOUTOS TAIZI TOUS KATTOUS "

That's actually a very honourable way by which to live one's life - it scholars on prioritising. I vaguely remember my dad using it or variations thereof - and he was the gentlest man I have ever met, and a great admirer of nature. My dad always had cats, dogs doves ... even a pig... as pets which were well fed and doted upon - they were fed and looked after and no song or dance was made of it or the buying of 'special' food etc. I think some people think they are better pet keepers because of the brands of food they buy.

It's a very interesting maxim on which to reflect (you, my dearest, should do a little more of that) - so, why don't you start a thread to dissect the moral standing behind such Cypriot sayings and sentiments. And perhaps people can throw in more wise sayings into the thread (such as the other lovely one used by The Subaltern above regarding shelling koutsia. ) We can dissect such Cypriotisms and preserve or discard as dated.

Here is one for Milti.

'O KOSMOS KEGETE, KAI TO MOUNI XTENIZETE'

Okay, okay, let's have some agreement on the quality. That one's firmly discarded as dated, of a sexist nature not befitting our EU status!