GREEKS PLEASE??!!!What do you think about the naming dispute over Macedonia's name?

Question

JUST SAY WHAT YOU THINK

Answer 1

Macedonia is one and only and Greece can change Macedonia`s name because that is right only to Macedonian people who doesn't wont do do it.

Answer 2

I think this video tells everything!

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gpdzioqDN...

They already have a name. Why don't they change back to something similar to "VARDARSKA" such as "VARDARSKA REPUBLIKA " or "REPUBLIKA VARDAR"?



Why do they specifically want the name Macedonia? Maybe it is for taking our history  as well???

ADD: Ok. 8 thumbs down maybe from Vardaska people who don't face the truth???

Answer 3

All the historical evidences shows all the connections that Macedonians were Greeks.

This new-born country decided to take,an already used name and impersonate another's country's history....

So i think,that they are very wrong,arrogant,disrespectful,stubborn...... are very brainwashed so they avoid seeing the real evidences (findings) and they believe what their books say......

They should really watch after their country ,because albanians seems to be ready to get over the places that there are albanian-populated-their economy will be geting worst time after time (all the neighbourhoods will be in nato and EU) and they will be in worst postition than now....

If Greece decide to take off all the investmants that has there,then is over....

Its up to their hand...:P

Answer 4

People from Northern Greece,  Macedonia,  were aware of the claims way before the break down of Yugoslavia.  When they talked about it they were called ethicists.  Greek politicians were aware as well and did nothing until it was too late and  let them keep on their arrogant claims not only about the name but also land claims.  If you search maps on the internet you will see clearly that the name is only an excuse.  

One of the mildest solutions I see is either Greece 'gives' something to US so that they stop supporting Skopje or we  tighten our Greece -Russia friendship and  negotiate.  This or something to that effect.  Unfortunately being right has nothing to do with politics and money.  Neither being in NATO or EU is helping much.

Answer 5

I agree with Cathorio.

Great answer! Really great!

Answer 6

What dispute our name is our right.

Call me whatever you want, but we always will be Macedonia.

Greek should pay for all the evil they did to Macedonia and Macedonian people.

Answer 7

Yεια

The Macedonian name dispute has to be understood within a framework that involves a different set of nonmilitary criteria. For example, symbols have played a tremendous role. In the past, Athens insisted successfully that FYROM [the name given by the UN]change its flag that depicted the ancient Macedonian star of Vergina. Flags are not mere pieces of cloth but the most potent of symbols. Consider the emotional and political ramifications that flying the Confederate flag elicits in America even today.

The name dispute directly addresses such concerns. Greece contains the region of Greek Macedonia and makes a direct claim to the ancient Macedonian heritage. By aiming for U.N. recognition with the name "Republic of Macedonia," Greece's neighbor can make (and has been making) claims to the entire cultural, historical and geographic legacy of Macedonia (even though Slavs only came to the region in the sixth century A.D.). This can create problems and confusion as to the identity of Greek Macedonians.

ontrary to much discussion and argument, the Macedonian name dispute is not simply about antiquity but also about modern developments and history. Greeks fought over Macedonia during the "Macedonian Struggle" (1904-08 guerrilla warfare during Ottoman times), as well as during two Balkan Wars and two World Wars. Crucially, Greek Macedonia was contested during the Greek Civil War.

In other words, there has been a dramatic and traumatic historical record relating to Macedonian issues. The American Civil War was concluded in April 1865, but political, cultural and economic consequences continued for more than a century — some might say they are in many ways still around. The Greek Civil War ended only in 1949. Greek sensitivities hence should be both respected and better understood.

The name issue also has an economic dimension involving the trademark of many Greek products that include the term Macedonian (such as Macedonian wine or halva). The resolution will have to address these commercial concerns as well.

During the last few months the young political leadership in Skopje has made a point of provoking Greece. Gratuitously provocative statements, the renaming of the Skopje and Ochrid airports as "Alexander the Great" and "St. Paul the Apostle" respectively (to find out why the latter is an affront to Greece, see the Acts of the Apostles) and an unwillingness to negotiate in a meaningful way, have worsened matters and ensured that the veto threat remains credible and popular. The arrogance and counterproductive nature of these provocations should be taken into account before Greek positions are routinely and all too easily condemned.

The Macedonian name dispute relates to matters of identity, symbols, history, products and provocations. This is a potent combination that deserves deeper scrutiny and understanding. Nevertheless, it is possible to finally resolve this most intractable of issues. Both Athens and Skopje ultimately have a common interest in the region's stability and eventual inclusion in Euro-Atlantic institutions. There is still time for an agreement.

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