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To: LjubivojeRadosavljevic

The point is that the KLA were a nationalist force, not an Islamist force of Mujahideens, seeking to implement the rule of Islam. They fought for Albanian rule.


35 posted on 05/07/2008 4:13:24 PM PDT by Diocletian
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To: Diocletian
The point is that the KLA were a nationalist force...

Okay. But you're assuming that 'everyone' knows what your implying when say nationalist force - someone like dennisW doesn't, for example. Note: I read your post on another thread.

Look, Dio, let provide a quick (anecdotal) and simple example of what I'm trying to say.

Suppose, you suggest to "Joe" in America the following:

Hey Joe, did you know that the KLA is a nationalist force?

Joe's response most likely be something along the lines of:

"Well, I don't know what the KLA is, but I don't see what's wrong because they are proud of themselves and their country."

On the other hand, if you were to ask "Joe" in Romania the same question a typical response would be as follows:

"Well, I don't know what the KLA is, but my gosh, they're Nationalists - who are they going to kill today?

I realize this is basic, but it provides an explanation of the different perceptions.

36 posted on 05/08/2008 12:24:05 AM PDT by LjubivojeRadosavljevic
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