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Re: McCain calls for Kosovo independence
February 8, 2008
SERBIANNA
Front-runner for the Republican presidential nomination of the United States, U.S. Senator John McCain today said that NATO should be the foundation of "global order of peace" built on a "foundation of freedom" and said that Kosovo should be recognized as independent.
"It is time to bring Kosovo - and the Balkans with it - out of the 1990s and into the 21st century by recognizing Kosovo's independence. Eleven years ago, that region was in flames, characterized by ethnic cleansing and widespread violence. For the first time the region is today poised to move forward, with final status for Kosovo and transitioning continuing responsibilities there to increasing European control - at long last closing the door on the region's painful past," says McCain's statement.
McCain also added a point on Serbia saying that "We must ensure that Serbia can look toward the future as a modern and prosperous European nation. The proud people of Serbia have turned aside the temptations of ultranationalism in favor of moderation and a western orientation. The European Union has taken an important step by offering to establish regular political ties with Serbia, open up trade, and end visa restrictions. Now it can take the next step by setting forth a path to EU membership."
Statement was made in lieu of his annual speech at the Munich Security Conference, which he has attended for many years.
Re: McCain calls for Kosovo independence
In a nutshell, McCain is advocating World War III.
Fuck this lunatic.
The funny thing is that the more he opens his mouth, the deeper his campaign sinks.
He keeps running his mouth with all his out of touch war mongering bullshit, even I could jump into the race and beat him in a landslide.
Re: McCain calls for Kosovo independence
"It is time to bring Kosovo - and the Balkans with it - out of the 1990s and into the 21st century
The 1990's??! That wasn't that long ago. It's not like he's saying they're in The Dark Ages, or even the 1800's. Geeez, and this was a written prepared statement.
Don't get me wrong, it's ashame what is going on over there, we had a brief stint there in the 90's, but we really can't be the World Police. Not only is it very costly and kill soldiers, but there's just too much bad out there in the world in numerous other countries. Even in our own.
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Re: McCain calls for Kosovo independence
PaSnow, you nailed it with "we really can't be the World Police". It would be great if the world were a Disney fairy-tale but it isn't. We need to fix what is going on here at home before we go looking for problems around the world to repair. Obviously there are other parts of the world where we can't turn a blind eye simply because it wouldn't be in our best interest to do so but it seems the simple logic of "choosing your battles wisely" has been forgotten.
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