The Presidents of Slovakia, Romania and Serbia will not come to a summit in Poland (associated with Obama's visit this week) because Poland invited the leader of Kosovo (which is recognized by Poland, among others).
Wut?
I can get Serbia, but why are Slovakia and Romania upset over Kosovo? :huh:
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
I imagine that countries that are troubled by separatist movements may be upset. You fight so hard against your own separatist movement, and now you are going to meet the head of a successful separatist movement of another country? Something is wrong with that picture.
But hey, there are no stupid questions, right?
Just stupid polacks. :hmm:
Two words: Little Entente
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Size isn't necessarily related to ethnic diversity. A country can be small, yet ethnically diverse. China has a huge population, yet the ethnic make-up is relatively homogeneous.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
QuoteThe Slovak Republic consists of about 85% ethnic Slovaks, who are a Slavic peoples. A significant portion of the population, about one tenth, is ethnic Hungarian, who are descended from Finno-Ugric and Turkish tribes. This population is mainly concentrated on the border with Hungary, especially in the South West. Other minorities, such as Czechs, Romanies (Gypsy is the derogative term), Ruthenians, Germans, Ukrainians, Poles and Jews also have smaller representations throughout the land and comprise the last 5% of the total population.
Quite a few, apparently.
Apparently, the Russian population is increasing there as well.
http://www.minorityrights.org/3533/slovakia/slovakia-overview.html
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Ignorant ahole :P There is a more-or-less solid block of Hungarians all along the Slovakian side of the border :P
Their nationalists fearmonger via Hungarian plans to force-secede those parts.
Quote from: Monoriu on May 24, 2011, 04:12:28 AM
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Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Size isn't necessarily related to ethnic diversity. A country can be small, yet ethnically diverse. China has a huge population, yet the ethnic make-up is relatively homogeneous.
Only when you count minorities like the chinese do.....
It is a sign of a lesser nation that you get paranoid about secessionists.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
It's nearly impossible to find any country in Europe, and even more to the east of Germany, where there are not significant minorities.
Quote from: The Larch on May 24, 2011, 05:34:50 AM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
It's nearly impossible to find any country in Europe, and even more to the east of Germany, where there are not significant minorities.
Poland is pretty homogenic. I wonder why. :whistle:
Quote from: Martinus on May 24, 2011, 05:37:31 AM
Poland is pretty homogenic. I wonder why. :whistle:
Serial ethnic cleansings in 1945 :contract: I blame nazis and stalinists.
Iceland, however, has achieved homogeneity in a purely peaceful matter.
QuoteSerial ethnic cleansings in 1945 :contract: I blame nazis and stalinists.
Iceland, however, has achieved homogeneity in a purely peaceful matter.
Raping all the Irish? :P
Quote from: Martinus on May 24, 2011, 05:37:31 AM
Poland is pretty homogenic. I wonder why. :whistle:
The Kashubians and Silesians disagree. :cry:
And the Germans. Always the Germans. Give back the German land! or...something.
Quote from: Tyr on May 24, 2011, 05:45:16 AM
QuoteThe Kashubians and Silesians disagree. :cry:
And the Germans. Always the Germans. Give back the German land! or...something.
They all make up for less than 2-3% of the total populace, so as I said, Poland is homogenous, you idiot.
Quote from: Martinus on May 24, 2011, 05:51:18 AM
Quote from: Tyr on May 24, 2011, 05:45:16 AM
QuoteThe Kashubians and Silesians disagree. :cry:
And the Germans. Always the Germans. Give back the German land! or...something.
They all make up for less than 2-3% of the total populace, so as I said, Poland is homogenous, you idiot.
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Quote from: Martinus on May 24, 2011, 05:51:18 AM
Quote from: Tyr on May 24, 2011, 05:45:16 AM
QuoteThe Kashubians and Silesians disagree. :cry:
And the Germans. Always the Germans. Give back the German land! or...something.
They all make up for less than 2-3% of the total populace, so as I said, Poland is homogenous, you idiot.
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Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Size isn't necessarily related to ethnic diversity. A country can be small, yet ethnically diverse. China has a huge population, yet the ethnic make-up is relatively homogeneous.
That's because the Han and the Mongols killed everyone.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
:bleeding:
This is Europe for Godsake Tim. Monaco and Andorra probably have ethnic minorities and conflicts.
In Slovakia's case have a pretty prominent Hungarian minority for one.
Quote from: Martinus on May 24, 2011, 05:51:18 AM
Quote from: Tyr on May 24, 2011, 05:45:16 AM
QuoteThe Kashubians and Silesians disagree. :cry:
And the Germans. Always the Germans. Give back the German land! or...something.
They all make up for less than 2-3% of the total populace, so as I said, Poland is homogenous, you idiot.
:rolleyes:
Get a sense of humour.
Quote from: Tyr on May 24, 2011, 09:13:26 AM
:rolleyes:
Get a sense of humour.
I bet jokes about ethnic conflict go over like lead balloons in Eastern Europe.
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This is Europe for Godsake Tim. Monaco and Andorra probably have ethnic minorities and conflicts.
Well, actually there was recently an incident with the Portuguese minority in Andorra... we make up 11% of the population.
(to be honest, due to immigration Andorrans are now a minority in their own country - they only make up 33% of the total population)
That said, the President of Kosovo is quite young, she was only born in 1975... doesn't look a day over 50, though.
Her birthday is on the 20th April, so... ZOMG SHE-HITLER!
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Why is it only the ethnic peoples that cause trouble? Normal peoples seem to do OK.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 06:14:50 AM
That's because the Han and the Mongols killed everyone.
That is overly harsh... it's more a case of telling people that they are Han Chinese.
Quote from: Neil on May 24, 2011, 12:22:35 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Look who you're talking to - he probably thinks the Great War was the Zentraedi invasion. :rolleyes:
Quote from: Viking on May 24, 2011, 12:26:02 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 06:14:50 AM
That's because the Han and the Mongols killed everyone.
That is overly harsh... it's more a case of telling people that they are Han Chinese.
:huh: Han shot first.
Yes I've used this joke once before. Sue me.
Quote from: The Brain on May 24, 2011, 12:27:44 PM
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Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 06:14:50 AM
That's because the Han and the Mongols killed everyone.
That is overly harsh... it's more a case of telling people that they are Han Chinese.
:huh: Han shot first.
Yes I've used this joke once before. Sue me.
What is your address for service?
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Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 06:14:50 AM
That's because the Han and the Mongols killed everyone.
That is overly harsh... it's more a case of telling people that they are Han Chinese.
:huh: Han shot first.
Yes I've used this joke once before. Sue me.
What is your address for service?
I don't fall for your Crown mind tricks.
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Quote from: Tyr on May 24, 2011, 05:45:16 AM
QuoteThe Kashubians and Silesians disagree. :cry:
And the Germans. Always the Germans. Give back the German land! or...something.
They all make up for less than 2-3% of the total populace, so as I said, Poland is homogenous, you idiot.
Quote from: Viking on May 24, 2011, 12:26:02 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 06:14:50 AM
That's because the Han and the Mongols killed everyone.
That is overly harsh... it's more a case of telling people that they are Han Chinese.
:yes:
Quote from: Barrister on May 24, 2011, 12:31:20 PM
What is your address for service?
You may address him as "Sir Brain." Still won't get any service, though.
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Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 06:14:50 AM
That's because the Han and the Mongols killed everyone.
That is overly harsh... it's more a case of telling people that they are Han Chinese.
:huh: Han shot first.
Yes I've used this joke once before. Sue me.
What is your address for service?
I don't fall for your Crown mind tricks.
So will substitutional service of the Statement of Claim via this forum be sufficient? Or will you merely attorn to the jurisdiction?
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Quote from: The Brain on May 24, 2011, 12:32:22 PM
Quote from: Barrister on May 24, 2011, 12:31:20 PM
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Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 06:14:50 AM
That's because the Han and the Mongols killed everyone.
That is overly harsh... it's more a case of telling people that they are Han Chinese.
:huh: Han shot first.
Yes I've used this joke once before. Sue me.
What is your address for service?
I don't fall for your Crown mind tricks.
So will substitutional service of the Statement of Claim via this forum be sufficient? Or will you merely attorn to the jurisdiction?
I don't understand your Crown mind words.
Quote from: Viking on May 24, 2011, 12:26:02 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 06:14:50 AM
That's because the Han and the Mongols killed everyone.
That is overly harsh... it's more a case of telling people that they are Han Chinese.
There are actually 55 recognized ethnic minorities in China who all get certain special privileges not accorded to the Han (one child policy exemption, affirmative action for university, etc). They make up around 8 - 10 % of the population IIRC. Which isn't to say that acculturation hasn't occurred in the past, of course - though even then, it can only be effective if the target group is at some level willing to accept the new cultural identity.
In the past, the Chinese government created a new ethnic identity - the so-called "Zhonghua" ethnicity - which is supposed to encompass all ethnicities in China (Han + minorities). I think it's enjoyed limited success, however.
Quote from: Neil on May 24, 2011, 12:22:35 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Yes :smarty:
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 06:52:17 PM
Quote from: Neil on May 24, 2011, 12:22:35 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Yes :smarty:
Then the fact that an eastern European country is ethnically divided should come as no surprise to you.
Quote from: Neil on May 25, 2011, 05:20:47 PM
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Quote from: Neil on May 24, 2011, 12:22:35 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Yes :smarty:
Then the fact that an eastern European country is ethnically divided should come as no surprise to you.
Should is the operative word there. Remember that you're dealing with a man, when he realizes that he actually knows how to tie his own shoes, is surprised.
Quote from: dps on May 26, 2011, 11:07:00 AMShould is the operative word there. Remember that you're dealing with a man, when he realizes that he actually knows how to tie his own shoes, is surprised.
He's not surprised, he's Alarmed!
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Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Look who you're talking to - he probably thinks the Great War was the Zentraedi invasion. :rolleyes:
:lol:
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Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Yes :smarty:
Then the fact that an eastern European country is ethnically divided should come as no surprise to you.
Should is the operative word there. Remember that you're dealing with a man, when he realizes that he actually knows how to tie his own shoes, is surprised.
I am? :hmm:
Yes, but is he tying his shoes correctly?
http://www.ted.com/talks/terry_moore_how_to_tie_your_shoes.html
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Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Look who you're talking to - he probably thinks the Great War was the Zentraedi invasion. :rolleyes:
:lol:
Unfortunately that one joke completely exhausted my knowledge of japanimation. :(
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Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Look who you're talking to - he probably thinks the Great War was the Zentraedi invasion. :rolleyes:
:lol:
Unfortunately that one joke completely exhausted my knowledge of japanimation. :(
And I had no idea what you were talking about.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 27, 2011, 01:13:28 AM
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Quote from: Neil on May 24, 2011, 12:22:35 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Look who you're talking to - he probably thinks the Great War was the Zentraedi invasion. :rolleyes:
:lol:
Unfortunately that one joke completely exhausted my knowledge of japanimation. :(
And I had no idea what you were talking about.
Macross.
I didn't figure out how to tie my shoes till Highschool.
I love Velcro. Me so lazy.
I was just really weird. I could read by Kindergarten but didn't figure out left from right until middle school.
Quote from: Razgovory on May 27, 2011, 03:10:41 PM
I didn't figure out how to tie my shoes till Highschool.
Wow! You were twenty-six before you learned to tie your shoes?
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Quote from: Neil on May 24, 2011, 12:22:35 PM
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 24, 2011, 03:57:32 AM
Quote from: Slargos on May 24, 2011, 02:25:01 AM
It COULD have a little something to do with their respective ethnic minorities. IDK.
Slovakia's so small how many ethnic minorities can they have?
Are you even aware that the Great War happened?
Look who you're talking to - he probably thinks the Great War was the Zentraedi invasion. :rolleyes:
:lol:
Unfortunately that one joke completely exhausted my knowledge of japanimation. :(
And I had no idea what you were talking about.
:rolleyes: As if. Don't try and deny it, Mr. Superman's Best Pal. :contract:
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Quote from: Razgovory on May 27, 2011, 03:10:41 PM
I didn't figure out how to tie my shoes till Highschool.
Wow! You were twenty-six before you learned to tie your shoes?
Thirty five if you must know.
Quote from: jimmy olsen on May 27, 2011, 01:13:28 AMAnd I had no idea what you were talking about.
Doesn't that apply to most of your posts?