[muawiyah]

FYR was far from Tito's experiment. The Pan-Slav movement that resulted in the creation of Yugoslavia in the immeidate post WWI period dates back to the 1800s!

Tito had nothing to do with that.

The Balkans have always been a bit diverse ~ all the way back!

You did know, of course, that today's Irish were living in Bulgaria (part of the Balkans) nearly 3,000 years ago. Leaving the neighborhood didn't quiet them down either.

[Risa]

>>Tito had nothing to do with that.<<

Well, we have different understandings of Yugoslavian history. I appreciate your comment, however, muawiyah, as alternate views drive me to research my beliefs and revise them if I am mistaken.

Free Republic provides an awesome advantage in that one can learn a lot from other people, and keep themselves from getting stuck in a mistaken world view.

I shall get back to you on this topic.

regards,
risa