South Australian Premier Mike Rann, an enemy to Macedonians

[Daskalot]

This is my general concern, the apathy over there should not sway our determination in the Diaspora. How can we expect them to celebrate their identity at its best when they are so used to oppression?

It is up to us.

Correct, it is up to us.

People how are trying to make a living with the small economic means that they have do not make this a priority.

We the Diaspora are the catalyst to Macedonians success.

[Bratot]

Besides Kanal 5 and some virtual publications, it seems to have been ignored... I guess they really dont care... I was speaking to my cousin in MKD, sent him the video and he said "what do I care what some dickhead says over there?" I have a feeling this is the general sentiment....

Honestly it's both ways sentiment and I'm fucking tired of listening to these kind of bullshit, because this way you are only producing biased lack of trust among all of us.

Now I shall say how my causins in Canada don't give a fuck about Macedonian name and I will pull out a GENERAL conclussion about all diaspora.

Spare me from this kind of animosity and don't come out with the general impression of impassive mass because it's not true.

The biggest and stupidest problem we are facing all around is to exceed those stereotypes about ourselfs.

[Risto the Great]

The biggest and stupidest problem we are facing all around is to exceed those stereotypes about ourselfs.

Excellent point. One person in the Republic can completely change the sentiment. One million can even do more.

Again, we must never forget the significance of the Diaspora in creating the modern Greek State. It is an excellent example, and they had much less to work with than us.

[Volk]

Honestly it's both ways sentiment and I'm fucking tired of listening to these kind of bullshit, because this way you are only producing biased lack of trust among all of us.

Now I shall say how my causins in Canada don't give a fuck about Macedonian name and I will pull out a GENERAL conclussion about all diaspora.

Spare me from this kind of animosity and don't come out with the general impression of impassive mass because it's not true.

The biggest and stupidest problem we are facing all around is to exceed those stereotypes about ourselfs.

My sentiment was not only based from the opinion of my cousin, but the lack of media attention in Macedonia. If they cared they would have reported on it, HAVE THEY?? NO

So before getting on your high horse actually READ what I have posted, no reference was made about the diaspora.

Taking this into to account your whole post is pointless..

[MP_MK]

I'll add:

The initial article releases in my opinion should not have been done at this point, regardless if UMD were in town or not.

As the articles have been released ahead of schedule, it has given very little time to implement a coordinated media roll out in MK.

As Mike Rann made direct reference to President Ivanov, it is best that President Ivanov makes an official reply, followed by media circulation within MK then followed by a roll out in local media within Australia.

The video is 8 weeks old, another week would not have made a difference.

Let's see how it unfolds this week / next week.

http://www.adelaidenow.com.au/news/in-depth/ranns-speech-outrages-macedonians/story-fn2sdwup-1225827612230

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/rann-accused-of-playing-the-race-card/story-e6frg6nf-1225828057518

http://www.glamadelaide.com.au/main/the-power-of-social-media/

http://www.theaustralian.com.au/news/nation/macedonia-row-to-threaten-bid-for-seat-on-security-council/story-e6frg6nf-1225828488204

http://www.time.mk/read/49882f24ef/8e18dac411/index.html

http://www.kanal5.com.mk/default.aspx?mId=37&eventId=57525&egId=13

http://www.time.mk/read/49882f24ef/ebe2ba50f6/latin-title.html

http://www.time.mk/read/49882f24ef/a07bc1689d/latin-title.html

[Prolet]

MP, Any news from the Macedonian Embassy?? They did mention that a formal protest would be made.

[Vangelovski]

Was that the extent of the Australian media ‘blitzkrieg’ that MP promised? Two articles in The Australian and a further two in local SA papers? What happened to all those “connections” in “high places”? What happened to the interview on national television? Can we expect anything further MP? The way I read your posts MP, I expected an intensive long-running media campaign, yet the search term “mike rann macedonian” only manages to get seven hits on Google News and some of them don’t even have anything to do with this story.

Did you just come on here in a disingenuous attempt to provide UMD with some “credibility”?

Can you provide the names of the organisations which supposedly supported an interview with Meto on national television? Can you tell us who these “leaders of the Australian Macedonian community” are?

Can you provide the name of the organisation that you represent?

[MP_MK]

MP, Any news from the Macedonian Embassy?? They did mention that a formal protest would be made.

I haven't touched base with them today.

I worked through the night to get things coordinated within MK, that is key, at this point. Without MK doing their part it will be difficult on the local front.

[Volk]

Keep up the good work MP

We should all play a part and give those people working towards our goals a pat on the back.

[Prolet]

Волк, Сега треба нашите да кренат иницијатива, треба и официално да поднесат протесно писмо во властите на Австралија и треба Никола Груевски да го повика Амбасадарот од Белград да дојде во Скопје на Консултации.

[Risto the Great]

Ви треба Никола Груевски да го повика Амбасадарот од Белград да дојде во Скопје на Консултации.

What the hell for?

[BigMak]

I haven't touched base with them today.

I worked through the night to get things coordinated within MK, that is key, at this point. Without MK doing their part it will be difficult on the local front.

is that what the UMD is supposed to be for?

[MP_MK]

is that what the UMD is supposed to be for?

Well look what / who the cat dragged in!

Alo Robchie

[Mikail]

Does anyone know whether President Ivanov has made any comment about Mr Ranns provocative anti-Macedonian speech?

[Phoenix]

Does anyone know whether President Ivanov has made any comment about Mr Ranns provocative anti-Macedonian speech?

That would only be if Mickey P gave Ivanov his 'cell' number or was that because Mickey was too busy giving everyone else here his 'cell' number that he didn't have time to contact the man himself...