Macedonian Diaspora Candidates

[Makedonska_Kafana]

How many positions for Macedonian candidates world wide, and how many 'Albanian' ones?

I think that whoever ends up being the candidate needs to represent the diaspora. The government will probably want someone affiliated to a current political party. This would be a bad scenario for the Macedonians. What they need right now is someone who hasn't plunged head long in the current 'shite' without a second thought as to what they are doing. A candidate who demands we end the negotiations, and demand our rights, is what is needed.

My first choice for a candidate from Australia, would be George Vlahov, because his position on critical issues facing our existence, are clear. (The same can't be said of anyone in Macedonia).

Well, what should be of concern is the fact that Toronto has 250,000 Macedonians yet no Canadian candidate. Makedonska rabota! This, entire process stinks and will not benefit the Macedonian diaspora in any way. Let me guess, UMD has a secret Canadian candidate?

[George S.]

He is siding with the sdsm then he will be for the name change even though he says he won't.Who ever is running they should declare their allegiances otherwise your votes may have been wasyed.

[vicsinad]

Pelister: I think there are 3. One for Australia, one for the Americas, and one for Europe. I may be mistaken about the entire geographical extent of the last one.

I believe there are two Albanian candidates running in NA? Anyone know for sure?

[Makedonska_Kafana]

Pelister: I think there are 3. One for Australia, one for the Americas, and one for Europe. I may be mistaken about the entire geographical extent of the last one.

I believe there are two Albanian candidates running in NA? Anyone know for sure?

When, you knowingly exclude Toronto that's like a quarter of the entire diaspora - one city

[Pelister]

Well, what should be of concern is the fact that Toronto has 250,000 Macedonians yet no Canadian candidate. Makedonska rabota! This, entire process stinks and will not benefit the Macedonian diaspora in any way. Let me guess, UMD has a secret Canadian candidate?

Yea, you can bet that Meto Koloski has been talking to Macedonian leaders about UMD candidates - which probably explains why he himself, and other UMD leaders have been slavishly following the policy of Gruevski, against every reasonable arguement. I am astounded that Canada does not have a candidate, given its very large Macedonian population.

Personally, UMD should not have a representative. This is an organisation that represents, one, its membership (which at the moment numbers about 500 individuals, I would guess). Second, UMD don't speak for the other 99.99 percent of the Macedonian diaspora, even though the continually claim to (which is a manipulative lie they continually exploit for their own benefits).

Canada should get a candidate (a non UMD one).

[Pelister]

Pelister: I think there are 3. One for Australia, one for the Americas, and one for Europe. I may be mistaken about the entire geographical extent of the last one.

I believe there are two Albanian candidates running in NA? Anyone know for sure?

You see there is a problem right there. The Gruevski government must be absolute morons. Here is an opportunity to strengthen the Macedonian parliament, with extra Macedonian candidates and what do that do, they make the ratio 3/2. If we used the Albanian population of Macedonia as the yard stick with which to measure the number and composition of candidates, it should be 4/1. That would suggest Albanians number about 20 per cent of the popuation, which is pretty close to the truth.

[Makedonska_Kafana]

Canada should get a candidate (a non UMD one).

Lui Temelkovski may do it next time?

- Alex, Lui is a member of the UMD.

How, is it that you're not affiliated with any political parties when you accept them as members? At, this rate you'll lose your non-profit status.

http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Affiliation

[vicsinad]

He is siding with the sdsm then he will be for the name change even though he says he won't.Who ever is running they should declare their allegiances otherwise your votes may have been wasyed.

If you're talking about my father, then you're mistaken. He always has been and always will be against a name comrpomise. He's worked very hard, along with many other Macedonians in the Diaspora, for the Macedonian Cause. In this video at minute 3:08 he says he would be against SDSM if they go for a compromise. If you don't believe him because you have a disdain for SDSM, then so be it -- politics is politics. But please don't make assumptions about an individual you may not know.

YouTube - ‪Dusan Sinadinoski za Dijasporata‬‏

[Rogi]

If the question arises, this may provide clarification: Any Macedonian Member of Parliament may resign from their party and remain an MP (independent).

[Pelister]

If the question arises, this may provide clarification: Any Macedonian Member of Parliament may resign from their party and remain an MP (independent).

Until the next election, and then they run for the same seat as an independent.

[George S.]

Vicsinad if that's the case as Rogi said maybe he should run as an independent.I appreciate that he is against the name change but if he is aligned with sdsm then when the name issue is up then he will have to register his dissaproval.Otherwise he is on the same boat.You know how people are swayed by their party.

[Makedonska_Kafana]

I appreciate that he is against the name change but if he is aligned with sdsm then when the name issue is up then he will have to register his dissaproval.

Unless, I'm missing something major and he's against ANY name change then he's wasting his time with Crvenkopoulos and drugari.

[Makedonska_Kafana]

Here... I'll post my dad's ideas and goals. And then any other candidate or supporters can post. This way I won't miscommunicate.

From my dad's CV:

Dusan Sinadinoski

Biography
OBJECTIVE:
As the Macedonian Parliament Representative of North America, some of my goals and positions are as follows:
- No compromise on the name issue
- Unify and integrate Macedonian Diaspora
- Propose a creation of a non-partisan fact-finding committee to investigate the reasons of a poor interest of investing in Macedonia
- Propose to create strong governmental and Diaspora organizations, which will be integrating and coordinating lobbying efforts in North America
- "The Cry of the Forgotten" (Povik na Zaboravenite) a world wide cry to all Macedonian immigrants to pay homage to their home towns and villages in Macedonia

MACEDONIAN DIASPORA AFFAIRS:
- Initiated and organized the establishment of St. Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church in Detroit, MI
- Signatory of the Articles of Incorporation of St. Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church
- President of the church committee of St. Nativity of the Virgin Mary Church
- Established the first Macedonian library at the University of Michigan
- Initiated and coordinated the efforts to include the Macedonian language in bilingual education at the Detroit Public Schools
- Invited to the White House and participated in a Briefing on Inflation and Energy Policy with President Carter
- Invited by President Bush to the NATO ceremonies at the White House celebrating NATO's enlargement to Eastern Europe
- Led a Good Will Macedonian Delegation to Republic of Macedonia in 2005
- Organized and coordinated World Medical Relief efforts to Macedonia
- Received a letter from Ambassador Butler regarding decentralization developments and discussions
- Received a letter from NATO regarding the Macedonian minority in Bulgaria

- Received a letter from Congresswoman Miller expressing her gratitude to me of my continuous support and assistance

Awards
- "Achievement Medal for Civilian Service", US Department of the Army
- "Volunteer of the Year", Michigan Americans Bicentennial

Written works:
Has written numerous publications of research papers relating to ethnic communities along with historical documentary articles on immigrants.
A list of a few:
- "Macedonian Yankees in WWII"
- "Megale Macedonian Implications"
- "Greece Asked us to Help Cover up Macedonian Minority"
- "UN Commission Established the Existence of the Macedonian Minority in Greece"
- "Macedonians in the US Census"
- "A Snapshot to Early Macedonian Immigration to USA"
- "Macedonian Style Coup d'Etat"
- "Macedonian Secret Sixteen"
- "Makedoncite vo izveshajot na komisijata za imigracija vo SAD vo 1907 godina"

Very impressive; however, something you can't get from any school in the world is "common sense". How, important is party selection in politics? Only, thing that matters to the electorate. Don't believe me? Look, at the last federal election in Canada. Nothing, to do with individual beliefs - party rules the day

Bato, with that resume your dad is seeking (begging) a major pay cut so who's wise now and who's ..

- Alex, it's only a part time job. If, that is the case then better off joining the UMD for $20 because it's exactly the same and much closer

[George S.]

as i said he would be better off being independent.I think there is a party i forgotten their name againsn't the name change maybe he should link with them.

[George S.]

Just as a matter of interest has meto made his platform known is he for the name change??