Silicon Investor (SI) -- The First Internet Community

STOCKTALK

We've detected that you're using an ad content blocking browser plug-in or feature. Ads provide a critical source of revenue to the continued operation of Silicon Investor. We ask that you disable ad blocking while on Silicon Investor in the best interests of our community. If you are not using an ad blocker but are still receiving this message, make sure your browser's tracking protection is set to the 'standard' level.

Pastimes : Kosovo -- Ignore unavailable to you. Want to Upgrade?

To: Stormweaver who wrote (228)	3/26/1999 9:58:00 AM
From: Rory McLeod	Read Replies (1) \| Respond to of 17770

Morning to everyone, Just to note things are quiet here in Macedonia. Reports are that the continuation of the protests will begin at 1700-1800 hrs local time (1100-1200 EST). Prime target, once again, will be the US Embassy. Haven't seen CNN report indepth about what transpired at the Embassy yesterday. Extensive damage was done to the perimeter fence, guard house, access gate, windows and vehicles. One must question where the US Army (since no Marines are on detail at this Embassy) was yesterday. There was sufficient notice that this protest was going to be held ... of course, the severity could not have been foreseen. But still, no protection showed up until 1800 hrs local, virtually one hour after the damage was done. This morning two APCs were present at the Embassy. Word is that non-essential staff have been granted permission to leave Macedonia IF they consider theirselves to be in danger. My good friend is the Nurse there and she'll be staying. Nine explosions were heard downtown Skopje last night. Reports are that the were "Thunder Flashes". These are training explosives that give off a loud clap, bright flash, lots of smoke, but don't do very much damage. Well, that's all for now. More as things progress. Your "war correspondent" in the field <GGGGGGGGGGG>, Rory.

To: Stormweaver who wrote (228)	3/26/1999 11:23:00 AM
From: Graystone	Respond to of 17770

Yes it was. or forCe Unlike many posters on this thread, I believe Slobodan was given many chances to reverse the pattern his forces had established, for treatment of minority groups, and basically thumbed his nose at each agreement and continued to do what he wished. Negotiation, mediation, sanction have all been unsuccessfully applied to the situation. Regardless of the historical basis for the conflict, Milosevic is a an a55hole in the most current sense of the word. His stance will cost his countrymen dearly. By his actions and words during the last two years alone, he brands himself, and the groups who support him as lawless international criminals. bring the bastd to his knees