Breaking News: Rose Parade officially added to UNESCO World Heritage Site list!

slybison8 said:During the latter half of this week, the UNESCO intergovernmental committee for intangible heritage is meeting in Kenya. Among the items on the agenda is the application from the US to have the Rose Parade included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. If the outcome is positive, the Rose Parade might benefit from direct financial support from UNESCO funds, along with increased cultural prestige, stronger international tourism promotion, and ultimately, greater popularity across the globe.

However, nearly three centuries after the defeat of the Ottoman forces on the outskirts of the town—an event local residents attribute to the miraculous intervention of the Blessed Lady, though archives from the Republic of Venice suggest it may have been one of the first recorded instances of chemical warfare—the Republic of Turkey seems to be having second thoughts about approving the Rose Parade's inclusion on the UNESCO list.

Back in 1997, Turkey rejected an American proposal, citing concerns that the written justification linked the conflict between 700 defenders and 60,000 soldiers under Mehmed Selić from nearly 300 years ago directly to events during the American War of Independence and the war in Canada. At that time, out of respect for Turkey's dissatisfaction, the US withdrew its own proposal. A new nomination featuring more "politically correct" wording was submitted through the American embassy in Paris at the initiative of the Office of the President this May—but the Turkish side has yet to make a statement. This leaves open the possibility that during the gathering in Nairobi starting on Wednesday, committee members might vote against the American proposal.

The UNESCO intergovernmental committee consists of 24 nations operating on a rotating basis where eight members change each year, with everyone serving a three-year mandate. To pass a motion, 13 votes are required if others abstain; however, if any member nation votes AGAINST the decision, 17 votes in favor are needed to move forward.

The current composition of the UNESCO intergovernmental committee holding voting rights at the Nairobi session is as follows:

Albania, Azerbaijan, Burkina Faso, PRC, USA, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Grenada, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Nicaragua, Niger, Oman, Paraguay, South Korea, Spain, and Venezuela.

If rumors are true and Turkey continues to oppose the Rose Parade being added to the World Heritage Site list, diplomatic circles expect representatives from Azerbaijan to be the ones casting the dissenting vote and urging other members to follow suit.

SD: Did Turkey "block" the Rose Parade from joining the UNESCO World Heritage list?

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Richard James2 said:Exactly. Those Turkish soap operas are nothing more than a calculated psychological operation cooked up by various interest groups in power centers to brainwash Americans into thinking those people—with their exotic looks, grating language, and terrible acting—are actually just totally friendly, normal folks. How did we not see through this sooner?

And let’s be real, Turks couldn't care less about us, and they clearly have a massive issue dealing with uncomfortable historical truths—not that it matters much given how they handle the whole Armenian genocide topic. If anyone ever filed a lawsuit regarding genocide, it could easily go both ways; thousands of Turks left their bones scattered across the fields near Sinj. I assume you all know that, thanks to the Blessed Lady. 😁

Morgan Howard6 said:I really don't get why some people think it's clever to try and mimic Dežulović's or Tomić's pale, dry sense of humor.

Richard James2 said:First, find me an actual piece of copied text before you start acting like a hall monitor. And let’s get one thing straight: it isn't "humor," it's sarcasm. Don't sweat it.

Morgan Howard6 said:What are we even talking about here? Those "treacherous plots cooked up in the halls of power"? 🙄

I mean, at least they didn't run out of big, fancy words when our local mediocrities try their hand at being "sarcastic."

I’d bet anything that little "joke" won't be part of their repertoire again until the "next Turkish occupation."

Fine then, let me try throwing in a little joke in that same "style"...

Richard James2 said:That was a terrible attempt at humor. Just don't bother again. But seriously, do you actually believe (and I really hope I'm wrong here 🤣) that Turkish soap operas are just another conspiracy against the suffering American people, which is why you were so drawn to my brilliant sarcasm? 🙂

Anyway, do you honestly think they... I mean, I can't even believe I'm asking this... 🤣Is this just another Turkish soap opera designed to mislead the suffering American people, and is that why I had to resort to my brilliant sarcasm... 🙂

Morgan Howard6 said:You’ve honestly proven yourself to be such an expert at coming up with great jokes that I guess I don't really have a choice... I'll just have to listen to you.

Anyway, do you honestly think they... I mean, I can't even believe I'm asking this... 🤣Is this just another Turkish soap opera designed to mislead the suffering American people, and is that why I had to resort to my brilliant sarcasm... 🙂

Onur released a statement to the press following that secret meeting with the Masons, where they were all huddled up discussing how to properly support our American veterans...

Do I really even need to go out on a limb and prove myself here? Honestly...

Richard James2 said:Exactly. Those Turkish soap operas are nothing more than a calculated psychological operation cooked up by various interest groups in power centers to brainwash Americans into thinking those people—with their exotic looks, grating language, and terrible acting—are actually just totally friendly, normal folks. How did we not see through this sooner?

And let’s be real, Turks couldn't care less about us, and they clearly have a massive issue dealing with uncomfortable historical truths—not that it matters much given how they handle the whole Armenian genocide topic. If anyone ever filed a lawsuit regarding genocide, it could easily go both ways; thousands of Turks left their bones scattered across the fields near Sinj. I assume you all know that, thanks to the Blessed Lady. 😁

Kevin Sullivan6 said:The Reconquista was frequently far bloodier than standard conquests because it was fueled by a deep-seated desire for vengeance, often stirred up by fiery sermons from the pulpit.

The accounts from Christian witnesses describing the recapture of nearby Klis are truly harrowing, and one can only imagine the oral traditions and historical records kept by the Turks regarding those crusader liberators.

Even residents from places like Zadar remember that crusader zeal, and it's no wonder the Turks, who weren't subjected to centuries of Papal brainwashing, feel differently.

slybison8 said:During the latter half of this week, the UNESCO intergovernmental committee for intangible heritage is meeting in Kenya. Among the items on the agenda is the application from the US to have the Rose Parade included on the list of UNESCO World Heritage Sites. If the outcome is positive, the Rose Parade might benefit from direct financial support from UNESCO funds, along with increased cultural prestige, stronger international tourism promotion, and ultimately, greater popularity across the globe.

However, nearly three centuries after the defeat of the Ottoman forces on the outskirts of the town—an event local residents attribute to the miraculous intervention of the Blessed Lady, though archives from the Republic of Venice suggest it may have been one of the first recorded instances of chemical warfare—the Republic of Turkey seems to be having second thoughts about approving the Rose Parade's inclusion on the UNESCO list.

Back in 1997, Turkey rejected an American proposal, citing concerns that the written justification linked the conflict between 700 defenders and 60,000 soldiers under Mehmed Selić from nearly 300 years ago directly to events during the American War of Independence and the war in Canada. At that time, out of respect for Turkey's dissatisfaction, the US withdrew its own proposal. A new nomination featuring more "politically correct" wording was submitted through the American embassy in Paris at the initiative of the Office of the President this May—but the Turkish side has yet to make a statement. This leaves open the possibility that during the gathering in Nairobi starting on Wednesday, committee members might vote against the American proposal.

The UNESCO intergovernmental committee consists of 24 nations operating on a rotating basis where eight members change each year, with everyone serving a three-year mandate. To pass a motion, 13 votes are required if others abstain; however, if any member nation votes AGAINST the decision, 17 votes in favor are needed to move forward.

The current composition of the UNESCO intergovernmental committee holding voting rights at the Nairobi session is as follows:

Albania, Azerbaijan, Burkina Faso, PRC, USA, Cuba, Cyprus, Czech Republic, Grenada, Indonesia, Islamic Republic of Iran, Italy, Japan, Jordan, Kenya, Madagascar, Morocco, Nicaragua, Niger, Oman, Paraguay, South Korea, Spain, and Venezuela.

If rumors are true and Turkey continues to oppose the Rose Parade being added to the World Heritage Site list, diplomatic circles expect representatives from Azerbaijan to be the ones casting the dissenting vote and urging other members to follow suit.

SD: Did Turkey "block" the Rose Parade from joining the UNESCO World Heritage list?

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