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Registered Investment Advisor — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 02:44:56 GMT

Sound like Budapest which I visited a few years ago.

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W.L. Kill Devil Hills, NC — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 10:43:52 GMT

Having spent two years in Ljubljana with weekends at Lake Bled, this article doesn't begin to do it justice. Near by is Bohini where you can ride a ski lift to the best Bean Soup in the whole world. Lake Bled is the garden spot of the earth. Also, don't miss Skofia Loca (Bishop's Meadow) between Ljubljana and Lake Bled. It all is a must see!

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Karen Petterson Dallas, TX — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:05:48 GMT

Please Bush leave beautiful Solvenia immediatly, just your mere presence might ruin a spectacular peaceful place (we know how much you hate peace).

If you have traveled around the EU this year, you know that postive feelings towards the United States is at all time low (even in the UK), of course when you lie about WMD and invade another country, you deserve it, also when you and your Oil buddies, severly weaken our economy- due to greed- Oil companies are posting triple digit profits and enjoying multi-billion dollar BUSH/CHENNEY tax breaks- people tend to get upset, so glad Bushes days are numbered, we can't take much more.

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Petra, Chicago, IL — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:42:59 GMT

I would agree with W.L. Kill from NC. The article doesn't begin to do it justice. I am from Ljubljana but have been living in States for 15 years. Maybe Michele Neubert should get with the local to show him the real beauty of the city and what it can offer. Also you missed Piran, Portoroz on Sloven coast.

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Al Hall, Fort Lauderdale, FL — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 12:43:34 GMT

I've been to Ljubljana twice and must say that I enjoyed it very much. Very pretty cobblestone streets in the old town and even prettier girls. I highly recommend for tourists.

Karen - I think this article is about Ljubljana, not Bush. Save your Bush bashing for another forum.

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Michael Joseph — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:06:02 GMT

Please note that Slovenia is not a Balkan country. The Balkans are a mountain range, and the mountains in Slovenia are the Julian Alps, not the Balkans.

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Julija Merljak, from Nova Gorica, Slovenia, currently living in Shanghai, China — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:07:34 GMT

Last time I was in LJ, was "only" 6 years ago, but the change had been in the air before then for years already.

Slovenia, being part of the EU, has a living standard comparable to all the EU countries, so obviously the prices are high, as well (especially since the Euro fully kicked in). International companies and franchises are taking over buildings of prominent medieval architecture origins, creating trends, quality and words that are less and less Slovenian, and so leading the way to inevitable globalisation.

What was once considered a mid-sized city with culture mostly influenced by Austria, Hungary and the Balkan, is no more. Today, Ljubljana is a fast-paced fusion of cultures, art, cuisine, music and nationalities.

You've come a long way, Mother Hen.

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Michael O'Rourke Chicago Illinois — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:13:28 GMT

I'm in complete agreement with you Karen, George Bush has served his South Texas constituents well.The Price of oil has been manipulated beyond all reason, in excess of 3000 fine young Americans are dead based upon his lies. Enough !!!! it's past time for change. Wake up America.

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Bob Crane, Colulmbus, Georgia — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:15:41 GMT

This web site is to discuss the attractions of Ljubljana, not a liberal idealiest view on world affairs that are not in touch with the reality of facts coupled with fictional interpretation of U.S. foreign policy. Being an individual who put "boots on the ground" during this conflict, you have a lot to learn. By the way, great city, people and food!.

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Richard Dodick, Midland, MI — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:28:38 GMT

Have been to Budapest ... have been to Slovenija numerous times. There's no comparison! Slovenija is a diamond in the rough that has made tremendous strides since its successful fight for independence in the early 90's. The people, the food, the wine, the mountains, the rolling meadows, quaint villages, the sea coast, the traditions, the customs, the tremendous pride and patriotism. No, your article doesn't even begin to do it justice. It is truly Europeon ... unspoiled by Western influence ... and truly one of Europe's best kept secrets. Let's not ruin it for them ... please leave them alone Mr Bush ... they are doing quite well on their own. Can't wait to go back!

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Anna Lee — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:38:36 GMT

Slovenia is amazing and beautiful country, it's a peaceful diamond and I hope It will stay that way as long as possible. So all these comments about the past and how is not completely renewed yet is doing it injustice. That's part of Slovenian history, and you wont find such a peaceful and pretty capital anywhere else on the world.

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Matthew Newell Denver Colorado — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:51:40 GMT

Slovenia is Amazing! I drove the 5 hours from Garmisch Germany and it was worth it they had a Great Night life in the plaza small bands playing live music, Very Friendly people like to Have fun, The Market along the river was very cool to check out lots of WW2 memories. Next Day had to Hit Lake Bled..if anyone has taken the rowboat out to the church in the middle of the lake you know how amazing it is and I know you rang the bell! Like the guy in NC says this article does not do it Justice!!

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Wisconsin traveler — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 13:52:22 GMT

You do notice that the countries of the former Eastern Bloc still have a ways to go when it comes to improving their infrastructure. Their embrace of economic reforms since the break up of the Soviet Bloc has been impressive but they still have a ways to go.
We did a rail tour last fall of Budapest, Vienna, Bratislava, and Prague. Very enjoyable. Not as expensive as Western Europe. Two pleasant surprises: the friendliness of the locals and the prevalence of English as a second language in these cities.

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Walter Smith — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 14:14:04 GMT

First, while all Americans are entitled to their own opinion, I suggest MSNBC do a bit of screening to remove the most ignorant and intellectually dull rantings of overly simple-minded people... like Ms. Petterson from Dallas. While it is certainly arguable that Bush has not been a great President, he is not solely responsible for all of America's or all of the World's ills. He is a man who has probably done what he has felt best over 8 years during a very difficult time since 9/11/01. What has Ms. Petterson done?

Now to Ljubljana. I was there last summer as part of a European RV tour that took me through Italy, Germany, Switzerland, Austria, Slovenia, Croatia, etc. Frankly Ljubljana and Lake Bled were the absolute lowpoints of the trip. Anyone who compares Ljubljana to Prague or Budapest hasn't been to one or the other... they are not comparable. Ljubljana is an ugly city with a tiny historical section that is admittedly cute. Lake Bled was actually nothing more than a large pond with a pretty castle in the middle of it surrounded by a Wally World type campground. Maybe it's better in the fall... but in summer it was like a Disney World attraction.

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Marvin Eastman Boston, MA — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 15:01:19 GMT

Firstly, I have been there, beautiful women, lovely scenery, friendly people, enjoyed a week long business trip there, love to come back soon, was invited to hear Bush speak and declined even though I am a life long right-wing Republican who was let down, sorry Bob in SC, your wrong (hate to admit it), but yes they lied about Iraq and over 100 thousand innocent Iraqi Citizens were murdered by Collateral damage, yes, energy prices are crippling the American Economy and he's our leader, so he gets the blame and lastly I work in Europe half the year, and I can tell you our reputation in the Europe is at emergency lows (yes even in the UK), we need the EU more than they need us, there economy and superior Euro is already steamrolling our weak dollar-it just the truth man-like I said I wish it wasn't.

Well on my last day here, I will soak up the sunshine and drink some really good beer.

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Martin, Haverfordwest, Wales — Tue, 10 Jun 2008 16:29:02 GMT

I am also from Ljubljana, but living in Wales, UK at the moment and miss my home time immensely.
It is a nice article and we have to take it from the point of view of the reader and her expectations.
Slovenia is not the Balkans, only a part of the south comes under it geographically. It was "annexed" to it historically under Yugoslavia.
http://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Balkans
I used to live in those blocks on the edge of the city and they are not as bad as you think. The views of the mountains was sensational and it took me a lot of self control to keep my head in my books while studying to be a vet in the local university.
These buildings is where we live and we are not Switzerland or Austria. Even better, we are Slovenia and these buildings are just one part of our history and architecture and shouldn't be removed just because they are not picture perfect.

Read the rest of the response on my blog as this might be going on a bit.

http://blog.martinmcdowell.com/2008/06/comment-given-on-michele-neuberts-blog.html