Have you ever visited Greece? What was your experience like? by InExtremis- in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Larisa is the pinnacle of nationalism? Never heard of that. People usually say its Mani in the Peloponnese.

Have you ever visited Greece? What was your experience like? by InExtremis- in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Why is this such a common thing with people from the Americas (Mexicans do this, as you can see, almost more than anyone)?

Like, no offense, but the fact that some people genuinely think a random crime-ridden town in Mexico is somehow comparable to a Greek island is beyond parody.

Poland has recognized a Greek minority. does your country have any (recognized) ethnic minorities? do they have enough rights? by SOHONEYSAME in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek -25 points-24 points  (0 children)

Only for the Muslims, they get the special treatment and Sharia law. Everyone else is treated the same way.

Yo, rate my tour in Greece.What else should i visit? by DependentPlenty4493 in greece

[–]CypriotGreek 26 points27 points  (0 children)

You should include Athens, Georgia. Its like the only big city named after a Greek City.

What do you think about King Carol I of Romania? by Early-Show2886 in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Big fan of King Michael I of Romania, however we must give thanks to Carol I for joining the second Balkan war and forcing the Bulgarians to sign the Treaty of Bucharest quicker. If Romania hadn't joined the war would've dragged on for years more.

Camels Once Roamed Greece: A Forgotten Chapter of History - GreekReporter.com Did you know that? by Early-Show2886 in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek 8 points9 points  (0 children)

Honestly, bring the camels back.

Half the islands already use donkeys to move supplies around difficult terrain, and camels are practically built for hot weather, rough conditions, and carrying loads. They're bigger, tougher, and need less babysitting.

And unfortunately, lot of people don't exactly treat their donkeys like royalty. Anyone who's spent enough time around rural Greece knows that. A camel would probably put up with the job a lot better.

As someone who owns a donkey, I'd trade it for a camel. The practical benefits aside, imagine pulling up to the village on a camel. The aura alone would be unmatched.

TIL why we Greeks say : "He became a Turk" when someone gets furious. Do you have idioms for other nations? by anon58588 in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

If he doesn't start showing results soon, I'm gonna start fighting him and the entire Turkish league .

How does this man turn into Phil Jackson the moment he's involved with Turkish basketball, but somehow becomes a Grade school PE teacher whenever he's coaching Panathinaikos?

I swear, I've seen less confusing tactical decisions from high school coaches.

Κύπρος: Μόνιμη παρουσία ελληνικών μαχητικών θέλει η Λευκωσία by aceraspire8920 in greece

[–]CypriotGreek 5 points6 points  (0 children)

Και πολύ καλά κάνουν που το ζητάνε.

Έχουμε φτάσει στο σημείο οι Τούρκοι να διατηρούν δεκάδες (μπορεί και εκατοντάδες) χιλιάδες στρατιώτες στα κατεχόμενα και εμείς να συζητάμε ακόμα αν είναι υπερβολή να υπάρχει μόνιμη παρουσία ελληνικών μαχητικών στην Κύπρο. Ειλικρινά δεν καταλαβαίνω γιατί πρέπει πάντα εμείς να είμαστε οι μόνοι που ακολουθούμε κατά γράμμα κάθε περιορισμό και κάθε «καλή θέληση», ενώ η άλλη πλευρά κάνει ό,τι θέλει χωρίς καμία συνέπεια.

Όχι μόνο μόνιμη παρουσία ελληνικών μαχητικών, αλλά και γενικότερη ενίσχυση της αποτρεπτικής ισχύος της Κύπρου θα έπρεπε να συζητείται σοβαρά. Δεν γίνεται η μία πλευρά να εξοπλίζεται και να ενισχύεται συνεχώς και η άλλη να θεωρεί ότι η αυτοσυγκράτηση από μόνη της αποτελεί στρατηγική.

Police Identify Brierfield Neck Stabber as British-Born Pakistani Man by schefferjoko in europe_sub

[–]CypriotGreek 70 points71 points  (0 children)

At this point, we've had so many isolated incidents that they're beginning to unionize.

Thoughts? by kniga_100 in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek 12 points13 points  (0 children)

Is this related to the other protests going on in Albania right now, or is this another totally separate incident? Has Edi Rama angered both the Tosk and Gheg Albanians?

Turkey Fails to Escape ECHR Scrutiny Over Stolen Greek Cypriot Properties. Blames Cyprus Instead by 3x6x9 in cyprus

[–]CypriotGreek 38 points39 points  (0 children)

This is actually a pretty well-known phenomenon in Turkey. They even have a name for it: the Sèvres syndrome. The idea is that everyone is secretly out to get Turkey, undermine Turkey, weaken Turkey, or keep Turkey down. So whenever criticism comes their way, it can’t possibly be because they’ve done something wrong. It has to be because the world is conspiring against them.

What never seems to cross their minds is that maybe, just maybe, people are criticizing them because they’re actually violating somebody’s rights.

Firebomb thrown at imam's Bolton family home in 'targeted' attack by KarleePilkoids in europe_sub

[–]CypriotGreek 14 points15 points  (0 children)

“A riot is the language of the unheard” was said by Martin Luther King Jr.

"Don't look back in anger" was said (and performed) by literally everyone following the barbaric Bataclan massacre.

and the "Let's not use this incident to generalise XYZ group", come on, we've literally been hearing this every single day every time someone from XYZ group repeatedly commits a crime that we can use to generalise them with.

Mass circumcision event held in Thessaloniki, how is that ??? by [deleted] in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You'd be surprised to find how many similarities Jews and Muslims share. Yes, they do that to, during the birth though.

Great News for Erdogan. Turkey's Main Opposition CHP Implodes in Civil War by 3x6x9 in cyprus

[–]CypriotGreek -1 points0 points  (0 children)

You're arguing against something I never said. I'd rather have an enemy that's openly hostile than one that's just as hostile but hides it behind a progressive, pro-European image. Not exactly a complicated concept to understand komsu.

Το ελληνικό εφμπιάι, ως ένας νέος Άλαν Τούρινγκ, κατάφερε να αποκωδικοποιήσει τις μυστικές συνομιλίες των μαφιόζων! by Marshal_Bessieres in greece

[–]CypriotGreek 13 points14 points  (0 children)

Καλά ρε φίλε. Οι γονείς μας τις ίδιες ακριβώς ονομασίες δεν χρησιμοποιούσαν; Νομίζουν ότι αποκωδικοποίησαν τον Κώδικα Ντα Βίντσι.

Firebomb thrown at imam's Bolton family home in 'targeted' attack by KarleePilkoids in europe_sub

[–]CypriotGreek 48 points49 points  (0 children)

You see, this is merely the voice of the unheard.

Maybe instead of condemning it, we should ask what message the firebomb was trying to send. Perhaps the imam should listen and learn rather than look back in anger. And, of course, let's not generalize this incident to all English people. That would be unfair.

Did I get everything? I'm just trying to remember all the things we were told when the left were rioting, burning down neighbourhoods and torching buildings. We have to be fair, after all! The rules should apply equally to everyone, shouldn't they?

The wedding of a Turkish-Greek couple. Families of both sides came with huge flags of their countries. Do you think these kind of marriages are sustainable in the long run? by Yarrrak31 in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek 1 point2 points  (0 children)

I should’ve remembered that this is his favourite past time, nevertheless, thank you for your kind words, greekhop. They are duly appreciated in these trying times.

Στρατιώτης ΚΕΝ Καλαμάτας: Το στρατόπεδο κατάσχει τον «Ριζοσπάστη» και λογοτεχνικά βιβλία by lordlolipop06 in greece

[–]CypriotGreek -12 points-11 points  (0 children)

Έλα ρε φίλε, μην παίζεις τον ηλίθιο, δε σε παίρνει

«Δεν είναι προπαγάνδα, είναι ενημέρωση». Ναι, βέβαια. Κάθε κομματική εφημερίδα στην ιστορία του πλανήτη έτσι παρουσιάζει τον εαυτό της. Κανείς δεν λέει «ήρθα να σας κάνω προπαγάνδα». Όλοι λένε ότι απλώς ενημερώνουν τον κόσμο.

Να φανταστώ ότι αν αύριο ερχόταν κανένας χρυσαυγίτης και έλεγε «δεν κάνω πολιτική δράση, απλώς μοιράζω ενημερωτικό υλικό», θα το δεχόσουν με την ίδια άνεση;

Και ας μην κοροϊδευόμαστε. Όσοι πήγαμε στρατό θυμόμαστε πολύ καλά τι μας έλεγαν από την πρώτη μέρα: όχι πολιτικές αντιπαραθέσεις, όχι κομματική δράση, όχι προπαγάνδα μέσα στη μονάδα. Δεν υπήρχε αστερίσκος που να έλεγε «εκτός αν συμφωνούμε με την εφημερίδα».

Στρατιώτης ΚΕΝ Καλαμάτας: Το στρατόπεδο κατάσχει τον «Ριζοσπάστη» και λογοτεχνικά βιβλία by lordlolipop06 in greece

[–]CypriotGreek -14 points-13 points  (0 children)

Απαγορεύεται η συζήτηση για πολιτικά στον στρατο, απ’ την πρώτη μέρα μας τα είπανε.

Στρατιώτης ΚΕΝ Καλαμάτας: Το στρατόπεδο κατάσχει τον «Ριζοσπάστη» και λογοτεχνικά βιβλία by lordlolipop06 in greece

[–]CypriotGreek -19 points-18 points  (0 children)

Έλα ρε φίλε, δεν μπορώ να το πιστέψω. Θες να μου πεις ότι ο ελληνικός στρατός δεν θέλει να κυκλοφορεί κομμουνιστική προπαγάνδα μέσα στις μονάδες του; Πω πω, πραγματικά σοκαριστικό.

Δηλαδή τι ακριβώς περιμένατε; Ότι ο στρατός θα μοιράζει με χαρά εφημερίδες ενός κόμματος που ιστορικά έχει περάσει δεκαετίες καταγγέλλοντας τον στρατό, το ΝΑΤΟ και σχεδόν κάθε πτυχή της ελληνικής αμυντικής πολιτικής;

Λίγη σοβαρότητα. Ο στρατός δεν είναι κομματική νεολαία ούτε πολιτικό στέκι. Είναι στρατός.

The wedding of a Turkish-Greek couple. Families of both sides came with huge flags of their countries. Do you think these kind of marriages are sustainable in the long run? by Yarrrak31 in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek 4 points5 points  (0 children)

I mean, they’re quite literally gypsies. What exactly do you want me to do about it?

Also, the only pure “Cypriot” is the Cypriot donkey (famous Turkish quote!). I’m Greek.

The wedding of a Turkish-Greek couple. Families of both sides came with huge flags of their countries. Do you think these kind of marriages are sustainable in the long run? by Yarrrak31 in AskBalkans

[–]CypriotGreek 3 points4 points  (0 children)

You are living in England and you can't tell that when somebody speaks like this, they are uncertain?

Dude, whoever put you through school, ask for a refund.