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Post by Mirko on Sept 3, 2012 10:37:04 GMT 1
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Post by boris on Sept 3, 2012 15:36:10 GMT 1
I like the touristy bit, first class, thank you Sir!
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Post by Sasha on Sept 3, 2012 17:47:57 GMT 1
As a Croat, I am always proud to see people like you taking the effort and writing nice things about the place I come from. I wish there is even more of you guys visiting us here and spreading the good word (and spending your money, undoubtedly :-)). It is true, "Croatia has effectively won its war in 1995, when Ante Gotovina led the operation that booted the Serbs out of the Krajina" and "the streets are clean, the roads are fast and smooth (and brand new actually), the supermarkets are stocked with every conceivable delicacy in the kind of air-conditioned hygiene you might expect in Austria".
But there is one thing you have not experienced Boris (regrettably or not, probably not since you've been there for a vacation) and that it corruption and state inefficiency that makes Croatian people choke in state administration and stupidity as well as one of the most aggressive taxation systems in Europe. The most reforms in Croatia were actually made as a consequence of EU pressure to fight corruption and deal with our wrongdoings from the early nineties war for independence (and we have dealt with a lot of issues successfully). Croatian institutions didn't have the power to deal with that and EU 'accession conditions' indeed helped to push as away from the the 'dark side'. Don't forget, Croatian ex prime minister Ivo Sanader is currently in prosecution in 5 large corruption cases tagged with more than 40 million Euros of embezzled state funds. We could not have prosecuted this corrupted 'fox' without help from the EU!
From a perspective of Croatian people, arguing against EU accession would be like rejecting a dinner call from ones' boss. Can you imagine the impact that would have on ones' career? 61% of Croats voted pro on on the EU accession referendum. It was a clear yes to the EU.
I think EU is lacking leaders and reformists. This is about what we can do together to grow rather than what we can do to protect and defend what we have. We should do the work and look into the next 50 years and not cry over a crisis that is dividing the Union.
Just a modest view from Croatia.
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Post by crojoe on Sept 3, 2012 18:16:12 GMT 1
As a Croat, I am always proud to see people like you taking the effort and writing nice things about the place I come from. I wish there is even more of you guys visiting us here and spreading the good word (and spending your money, undoubtedly :-)). It is true, "Croatia has effectively won its war in 1995, when Ante Gotovina led the operation that booted the Serbs out of the Krajina" and "the streets are clean, the roads are fast and smooth (and brand new actually), the supermarkets are stocked with every conceivable delicacy in the kind of air-conditioned hygiene you might expect in Austria". But there is one thing you have not experienced Boris (regrettably or not, probably not since you've been there for a vacation) and that it corruption and state inefficiency that makes Croatian people choke in state administration and stupidity as well as one of the most aggressive taxation systems in Europe. The most reforms in Croatia were actually made as a consequence of EU pressure to fight corruption and deal with our wrongdoings from the early nineties war for independence (and we have dealt with a lot of issues successfully). Croatian institutions didn't have the power to deal with that and EU 'accession conditions' indeed helped to push as away from the the 'dark side'. Don't forget, Croatian ex prime minister Ivo Sanader is currently in prosecution in 5 large corruption cases tagged with more than 40 million Euros of embezzled state funds. We could not have prosecuted this corrupted 'fox' without help from the EU! From a perspective of Croatian people, arguing against EU accession would be like rejecting a dinner call from ones' boss. Can you imagine the impact that would have on ones' career? 61% of Croats voted pro on on the EU accession referendum. It was a clear yes to the EU. I think EU is lacking leaders and reformists. This is about what we can do together to grow rather than what we can do to protect and defend what we have. We should do the work and look into the next 50 years and not cry over a crisis that is dividing the Union. Just a modest view from Croatia. Yes, 61% out of 46% of the voting population voted for joining the EU. Not sure if that counts as a majority? But then again. it is the minority that rule here. Shops stocked, but not quite like Austria or as cheap. Both Aldi in HR and Austria have two different prices, Austria being cheaper, on some items up to 50%. The happy news is we now have Akcija 365 days a year here, and things are starting to get affordable... at least clothing wise. The other good bit of news is coffee bars are full... some folks sure have long coffee breaks. |
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Post by Madgolfer on Sept 4, 2012 7:14:06 GMT 1
Good old Boris, you can always rely on him for a few decent words of wisdom. LOL
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Post by crojoe on Sept 4, 2012 9:22:59 GMT 1
Good old Boris, you can always rely on him for a few decent words of wisdom. LOL He is a man full of "hot air". I am amazed at the types of people that get elected as Mayors, especially for London. |
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Post by Madgolfer on Sept 5, 2012 6:08:21 GMT 1
Its his weird personality. LOL I find him quite refreshing after all the boring politicians you get.
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Post by Kaskader on Sept 6, 2012 5:04:22 GMT 1
Has he asked himself how many Croatians can afford a bottle of Dingac, whatever the currency?
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Post by anton on Sept 6, 2012 10:52:17 GMT 1
Be careful what you wish for.
A list of non-boring politicians:
G.Khan
A the Hun
N.Bonaparte
B.Mussolini
A.Hitler
C.Gadaffi
S.Hussein
etc.
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