To glorify what happened during the Holocaust is not what we need in the world today, I fully agree. But... [MORE]

Batala

Jan 1, 2008 19:29

Regarding the claim that Thompson is just a patriot, etc., that is pure baloney. As discussed in detail, in... [MORE]

John Flaherty

Dec 19, 2007 08:52

I can't believe somebody actually wrote this.....we are not Nazis.How would Croatians even be Nazis...half of us aren't even white.This... [MORE]

Drazenko Jelonjic

Dec 15, 2007 13:28

these articles, if we can call them that at all, are product either by someones propaganda or someones ignorance. first... [MORE]

Miro

Dec 14, 2007 08:04

this is all untrue, thompson is a skilled inspiration, to every croatian, and by reporting this you are not only... [MORE]

croat4life

Dec 8, 2007 23:41

solid concert, faith peace unity and love. zivjeli hrvati* [MORE]

Andreja

Nov 22, 2007 14:26

and you are a true Croatian Andreja? Let it rest???????? [MORE]

Rosemary Alilovic-Simic

Nov 24, 2007 19:13

what do yu mean by that...i think that yes we should fight to listen to our music if need be... [MORE]

andreja

Nov 30, 2007 15:06

i was referring to the writers of this article... not the croatians [MORE]

andreja

Nov 30, 2007 15:09

Maruxa Relano needs to do a follow-up article, correct her errors and most certainly deeply apologize to the Croatian Community... [MORE]

Rosemary Simic

Nov 21, 2007 14:36

First of before you can come and criticize croatian music NARUXA RELANO! Go into this American music!! 50 cent lil... [MORE]

Andrej

Feb 15, 2008 21:35

Having recently been to Croatia during which time Thomson performed a concert at Maksimir Stadium, it was interesting to listen... [MORE]

Antony Svilicich

Nov 18, 2007 01:56

Ustasa were freedom fighters pure and simple. Anyone who suggests otherwise is revealing themselves as either ignorant or an enemy of... [MORE]

ZDS

Feb 25, 2008 00:50

Its a shame and disgrace that someone so uneducated is employed by a formerly reputable organisation such as the NY... [MORE]

Mikayla

Nov 10, 2007 06:53

The Croatian singer, "Thompson" performed two concerts this past weekend in New York City against the wishes of certain organizations,... [MORE]

A Jabob Sucic

Nov 9, 2007 17:05

Thompson is one of the best singers in croatia, no way can u stop him from going to america, he... [MORE]

Ana

Nov 7, 2007 05:03

There is no doubt that Croatian state suffered a lot and we owe a lot to people like Thompson who... [MORE]

Croatian student

Nov 5, 2007 17:44

This is in response to your article by Maruxa Relano regarding Croatian rock star Marko Perkovic. As Canadian Croatians, we... [MORE]

Adriana Luburic, Anna Prkacin, Rosemary Simic

Nov 4, 2007 13:29

To: Maruxa Relano............Where is the follow up story about the Thompson concert? Did they sing songs that were pro-Nazi? Was... [MORE]

Ross Giunta

Nov 8, 2007 13:39

Read"Ratlines" and you will understand the implication the Catholic church (Vatican) with the nazi during the Second World War! Speccialy... [MORE]

Istrijan

Nov 4, 2007 02:05

All of his songs are about LOVE, CROATIA, & GOD! [MORE]

johnj

Nov 3, 2007 21:51

His fans salute with a NAZI salute.He uses NAZI Croatia WWII puppet state greeting , anthem, and amblems in his... [MORE]

Petar

Nov 3, 2007 14:06

I am a Croatian American and I have been raised to be proud of my Croatian heritage, my Roman Catholic... [MORE]

Vanessa

Nov 2, 2007 19:12

apparently even a response to this article wont be added if the ah-hem individuals screening it dont like what you... [MORE]

Croat to the finish....

Nov 1, 2007 22:40

Never EVER say things about us CRoatians when you dont know anything about us. Have you ever asked for our... [MORE]

Ana

Nov 1, 2007 18:54

this is all (you know whose) propaganda!!! it's unfair to Thompson and to all Croatians! It seems to me like Croatians... [MORE]

ZD-CRO

Nov 1, 2007 16:10

this is real?like you do you seriously know anything about Croatia?Thompson is not a nazi,nor are his concerts. [MORE]

Juliana

Nov 14, 2007 23:44

Thompson is the best singer in this whole country and if somebody has problem with him and croatian better start... [MORE]

Jelena mandic

Mar 8, 2008 12:20

Wow this is the biggest joke I have ever seen. Just because some people are bored with their lives they... [MORE]

Beno J

Nov 1, 2007 15:39

During the years, numerous musical genres were deemed "inappropriate," "degrading," "satanic," etc. People like to blame a popular entertainment icon... [MORE]

Ace

Nov 1, 2007 13:56

It's more than evident that Mr. Perkovic's upcoming gig has enabled those that ,under the pretext of protecting man kind... [MORE]

Andreas

Nov 1, 2007 10:44

That was ridiculously well said Andreas, you took the words right out of my mouth, and I'm sure the same... [MORE]

PV

Nov 5, 2007 01:54

15 years ago half the world didn't even know what or where Croatia was. Now, because of a concert being... [MORE]

Irritated Croat...

Oct 31, 2007 22:28

That Marko Perkovic Thompson article is insane, and nothing more than false propaganda. Thompson is not a nazi. He does... [MORE]

MPT

Oct 31, 2007 22:02

I am not surprised that the Serb lobbies are doing everything in their power to create smokescreens and spew bias... [MORE]

Chris

Oct 31, 2007 18:25

I agree with the poster above who challenges the critics of this wonderful band to provide some examples of their... [MORE]

S. Mujovic

Oct 30, 2007 16:27

Growing up American-Croatian in the United States always meant defending the innocence of a country that suffered under communism and... [MORE]

Mary Ann lakoseljac

Oct 30, 2007 12:33

It would be nice if somebody like the NY Sun would actually listen to the lyrics - then post an... [MORE]

marko

Oct 30, 2007 18:08

Sorry that I have to bring up the little issue that so many croatians like to ignore and dance around,... [MORE]

Robert

Nov 2, 2007 17:08

How can anyone support a group which glorifies WWII concentration camps? Do you people not realize that the Ustashe worked... [MORE]

John

Nov 5, 2007 00:52

I am pretty sure that the Archdioces of New York would not have given the go ahead for this concert... [MORE]

Mary Ann L

Nov 5, 2007 20:05

Thompson is just a regular guy who loves his people and his country. [MORE]

dennis

Oct 29, 2007 18:46

This article would have benefitted from a translated excerpt of those "hateful" lyrics. So we all can see evil right... [MORE]

Michael Door

Oct 29, 2007 07:38

I would like to see any lyric of Thompson's in any of his albums referencing Ustashe, Nazis or anti-Semitism. I... [MORE]

Mike

Oct 28, 2007 23:46

hah hmm yeh obviously whoever wrote this article deosnt know what they are talking about because i am a huge... [MORE]

croatian

Oct 28, 2007 23:31

I am commenting as a concerned Croatian-American. I am very proud of my Croatian heritage and yes, Marko Perkovic... [MORE]

Croatian-American

Oct 28, 2007 20:59

This is complete propaganda. Marko Perkovic' songs are about love, his country and God. Croatia has gone through much turmoil... [MORE]

Anita

Oct 28, 2007 12:30

I simply cannot believe that Marko Perkovic aka Thompson would even consider coming to this country for a concert (last... [MORE]

Tanja Ilic

Oct 27, 2007 13:07

thompson sings about god love and family anyone have a problem with that??? if so there may be a problem... [MORE]

sandra

Feb 6, 2008 16:27

Who is Marko Perkovic "Thompson?" Marko Perkovic is Croatia's most prominent musician. He and his band go by the stage-name "Thompson."... [MORE]

SK06251991

Oct 27, 2007 12:07

thompson's music was popular by the time of war cause he supported croatian army ,the problem is that he is... [MORE]

Alen

Oct 27, 2007 05:08

I am writing in response to all of the uproar over Croatian musician Marko "Thompson" Perkovic's upcoming visit to New... [MORE]

Marina

Oct 27, 2007 03:39

I am writing in response to all of the uproar over Croatian musician Marko "Thompson" Perkovic's upcoming visit to New... [MORE]

Marina

Oct 27, 2007 03:35

Genocidal Greater Serbianists were the forgers and forebearers of the terminology and practice of "ethnic cleans(ing)(ers)" and were responcible for... [MORE]

Archimedes Tsiaplias

Oct 27, 2007 03:08

While the article has no problem articulating to readers of what the Ustasha regime stood for over 75 years ago,... [MORE]

Michael Urem

Oct 27, 2007 02:42

Marko Perkovic - Thompson is just singing songs that he wrote during the SERBIAN AGRESSION on CROATIAN Territory. Yes there are... [MORE]

Concerned Croatian

Oct 26, 2007 18:57

I would like to make it very clear that the Croatian majority in the world and especially in nyc are... [MORE]

Joso Pavlovic

Oct 26, 2007 17:19

Firstly, get your facts right........Thompson doesn't perfom heavy metal songs, but rock, nor does he salute with ustashe or nazi... [MORE]

ren

Oct 26, 2007 17:13

My comments were polite and just. please post them so you do not stiffle free speech! This is ridiculous that there... [MORE]

Tomislav Balen

Oct 26, 2007 13:26

Marko Perkovic Thompson is not spreading hatred. And first and foremost, Serbs should not be saying anything. Have you ever... [MORE]

Matea Macan

Oct 26, 2007 12:41

his lyrics are here no mention of nazis ok ! http://www.syndicateproductions.com/Syndicate_Productions/ThoMPsons_Lyrics.html [MORE]

stanko rotim

Oct 26, 2007 12:09

http://www.syndicateproductions.com/Syndicate_Productions/Welcome.html Take a moment to educate yourself before making false accusations. [MORE]

Torcida

Oct 26, 2007 12:11

Excuse me, but I believe that the song "Jasenovac i Gradiska Stara" was NOT written by Thompson or by Marko... [MORE]

Spartacus

Oct 26, 2007 11:15

I don't understand where people like you, believe that Thompson is a Nazi. First off I would like to begin,... [MORE]

Angelina

Oct 26, 2007 10:36

In response to Mr. Djurdjevich's comments below, I invite him to show, display, or make public Thompson's lyrics where he... [MORE]

Concerned

Oct 26, 2007 10:28

One would think Serbs have enough problems on their own then to worry what is singing in Croatia.. hmmm... strange... [MORE]

cheryl

Oct 26, 2007 10:15

Please stop spreading anti-Croat propaganda; instead try concentrating on something constructive such as peace in the middle east. The Croatian... [MORE]

Pro-cro

Oct 26, 2007 09:49

Hey, Ustaše my dear brothers, the Drina is deep. We should go over the Drina and burn... [MORE]

Here you go

Oct 26, 2007 09:39

Seems the author doesn't know the difference between the word nationalisam or neo-nazism. [MORE]

Eddy Micich

Oct 26, 2007 08:18

I was in Croatia this summer; I was shocked to see how neo-Nazi is so popular in that country. They... [MORE]

Martin Smith

Oct 26, 2007 07:01

This article by Maruxa is so Pathetic that I had to comment. Maybe he is listening to other people that... [MORE]

Hrvat

Oct 25, 2007 23:03

Your article, Mr. Relaño, did everything I'm assuming you intended it to do. Initially, it evoked strong feelings of anger... [MORE]

Katarina Kovacevic

Oct 25, 2007 22:16

Who is Marko Perkovic "Thompson?" Marko Perkovic is Croatia's most prominent musician. He and his band go by the stage-name "Thompson."... [MORE]

George Corluka

Oct 25, 2007 22:03

To whom it may Concern: I am a American - Croatian. I am writing you this email to implore... [MORE]

Ajo

Oct 25, 2007 21:30

Before you pass judgement on lyrics which you obviously have translated, as another coming of a nazi regime, which is... [MORE]

herceg-croat

Oct 25, 2007 20:50

I cannot believe that in the 21st centry people are still trying to censor someone's beliefs. Marko Perkovic a.k.a Thompson... [MORE]

Sandra Grbic

Oct 25, 2007 18:33

I as anyone in this world who is intelligent - finds comments that deny the Holocaust repugnant as well nazi... [MORE]

renata pestic

Oct 25, 2007 16:46

Why don't you show what people think? Show the other comments. Are you that afraid to show your mindless readers... [MORE]

Mike Luburic

Oct 25, 2007 14:47

That so-called "ustasha slogan" is "for the homeland, ready" ("za dom spremni"). This slogan was NOT from the Ustasha regime.... [MORE]

Peace-lover

Oct 25, 2007 13:58

Found some errors in this article. The comment by a Mr. Djurdjevich is completely false. Not one of Thompsons' songs... [MORE]

Peace-lover

Oct 25, 2007 13:52

I would just like to say that the people that are against Thompson's concerts in Canada and New York are... [MORE]

spice girls

Oct 25, 2007 13:06

People, For those who don't know, Thompson started his musical career during the recent, what you call "Balkan War", we call... [MORE]

Hrvat

Oct 25, 2007 12:33

I would just like to say that Thompson is a musician and not a politician! I don't think that his... [MORE]

Marijana Ivanisevic

Oct 25, 2007 08:38

Pls show me the lyrics to any of the songs that he sings that has any relation or mention of... [MORE]

Jasmina Radov

Oct 25, 2007 08:27

I find it extremely disigenuous of Serbs to to be offended by what a singer does or doesnt say when... [MORE]

Lies My Teacher Taught Me

Oct 25, 2007 08:03

I believe that whom ever wrote this article is ignorant and against Croattians. I agree with the comment written by... [MORE]

Another Croat

Oct 25, 2007 07:19

Have you seen any photo or video where Marko Perković – Thompson salute with ustasha military hallo, or have some... [MORE]

Danny

Oct 25, 2007 03:37

Love your countryand build your home on itdefend it with your blood... Butchery - what a lie!!! [MORE]

Drazen

Oct 25, 2007 03:06

Quote: "The sad part is how popular they are in Croatia and that they are now coming here to appeal... [MORE]

Drazen

Oct 25, 2007 02:54

Country who lets this concert is like Germany in the seond WORLD-WAR. [MORE]

NINA PERISIC

Oct 25, 2007 00:26

I am living in Australia and Thompson will be touring here at sell out concerts. His fans are not Nazi's... [MORE]

Nick

Oct 24, 2007 23:43

It is sad to see that there is so much controversy over a singer who as said in the article... [MORE]

Dan

Oct 24, 2007 23:22

It is sad to see that there is so much controversy over a singer who as said in the article... [MORE]

Dan

Oct 24, 2007 23:21

Firstly, why does the jewish community have any say as to what is going to be going on in a... [MORE]

Dalmatinka

Oct 24, 2007 22:40

NY Sun, All we ask for in journalism is an honest presentation of facts. Throughout your article you mentioned names and... [MORE]

John

Oct 24, 2007 21:36

Number 1, the guy above is 100% correct. Number 2 these people dont seem to understand an idea that was... [MORE]

Tomislav Kajic

Oct 24, 2007 20:30

Really, nobody attempted to translate some of lyrics. And all accusations are probably just imprecations which arise from inadvertent misunderstanding... [MORE]

JustSomeCroatGuy

Oct 24, 2007 20:17

Get a translator to translate every single song Marko has written and you will see that they are full of... [MORE]

John Jerkovic

Oct 24, 2007 20:05

The croats have murdered more than one million serbs, jews and gipsies in concentration kamps in the second world war.... [MORE]

Hugo

Oct 24, 2007 20:04

The amount of BS in the article is incredible. It is full of lies and propaganda against a man who... [MORE]

Stefan

Oct 24, 2007 19:38

Is it a bad thing to be proud of your country?????'.....just let the man sing....if you dont like it dont... [MORE]

marica

Oct 24, 2007 19:14

any person has a right to be proud of his country no one said otherwise i expect a german to... [MORE]

Takis

Nov 17, 2007 17:50

To whom it may concern, I am Croatian and I listen to the singer Thompson. He is not a fascist. He... [MORE]

Ana Kulic

Oct 24, 2007 18:49

this is absolutely a JOKE Our croatian nationality IS NOT racist like come on, i may say so myself, and EVERYONE knows... [MORE]

HRVATICAA

Oct 24, 2007 18:10

Let me try to put some reasoning into this nonsense....Thompson is NOT A NEO NAZI.....nor does his songs provoke or... [MORE]

Hrvatica

Oct 24, 2007 17:39

Writer of this article should have first thoroughly examined the subject before parroting one enemy side's allegations against the adversary! ... [MORE]

Mary Spirk

Oct 24, 2007 17:07

To all the people that have something against Croatia and our singer Thompson please leave us alone. Let us enjoy... [MORE]

lucamala

Oct 24, 2007 17:06

Dear Editor, There are so many lies and distorted truths that Maruxa Relano has written in this article that it begins... [MORE]

Tomislav Balen

Oct 24, 2007 16:26

"If you listen to his lyrics, it celebrates butchery. It's beyond inhumane. He talks about gouging out of eyes and... [MORE]

Ante

Oct 24, 2007 15:38

Thompson is nothing more than an ordinary American musican that loves his country . There is no hatered in his lirics,but... [MORE]

John MarusicJ

Oct 24, 2007 15:00

Wonder how may comments will actually be published. Better get your red pen out. [MORE]

Mike Luburic

Oct 24, 2007 14:37

It is very interesting to me that a country that has fought and killed in the name of democracy and... [MORE]

Marin

Oct 24, 2007 13:17

Thompson sings songs about God, his people, and his country. He too has been effected by World War II, as... [MORE]

Zeljko

Oct 24, 2007 13:16

Would one of the critics just take the time to translate his songs into English, oh I forgot, that would... [MORE]

Croat

Oct 24, 2007 12:21

In todays society it is easier to protest for things that are not understood. If anyone took the time out... [MORE]

Sofija

Oct 24, 2007 19:19

Why dont you do some reseach and finf out what the serbs did to croatians during the war befor u... [MORE]

Kostan

Oct 24, 2007 21:36

Wake up!!! His songs do not glorify the Ustasa or the Nazis!!! They are songs filled with love for the... [MORE]

croatian-canadian

Oct 24, 2007 22:53

I agree, no where in this article is an example of these lyrics of so called hate. [MORE]

Nick Sydney

Oct 24, 2007 23:47

I don't even know where to begin correcting this. You people should get your facts straight before publishing this poor... [MORE]

Historian

Oct 24, 2007 23:58

ya translate all his songs to english and youll see there is no word of butchery or anything about nazis... [MORE]

sr

Oct 25, 2007 00:49

Would one of the critics just take the time to translate his songs into English, oh I forgot, that would...

eeeeeeeeeeeee

Oct 25, 2007 03:33

Everyone, here in Croatia, know what Tomson represent - they who support him and others who not. He is the... [MORE]

zazajeb

Oct 25, 2007 08:42

To ti je već urađeno. Ali si to znao, samo se praviš da nisi.That has already been done. Which you... [MORE]

Cro-magnon

Oct 25, 2007 12:48

This is absolutely absurd. To take quotes from Serbs about Thompson is ridiculous. Marko Perkovic is a war hero and... [MORE]

Stjepan

Oct 25, 2007 12:46

I agree with Croat's points. If anyone has listened to any of Thompsons songs, not one song talks about hating... [MORE]

Peace-lover

Oct 25, 2007 13:44

I completely agree with Croat. Somebody should frist translate his songs before drawing stupid conclusions from what the Serbs and... [MORE]

Croatian Sensation

Oct 25, 2007 14:51

I agree. Translate the words of Moj Dida i ja, Diva Graboceva, Sine moj, Pocetak etc. All about family, God... [MORE]

Natalie

Oct 25, 2007 18:00

Can someone please explain how everything that goes on the world is somehow linked to anti-semitism.?? Noone is saying that... [MORE]

sandra p

Oct 26, 2007 11:06

exactly, its too much work for them. But his songs, not any other songs. Jasenovac is not his song, remember... [MORE]

Matea

Oct 26, 2007 12:58

Bravo and good point! [MORE]

Concerned Croat

Oct 26, 2007 19:00

I have never read such untruths anywhere in my life!!!!! I wonder if the reporter (I use that term very... [MORE]

Walter

Oct 27, 2007 14:30

Okay sir, So can you direct us to a link where some of the controversial links are posted? [MORE]

Hay

Oct 27, 2007 16:22

I send you a translate ones from T.P.Thompsons songs. And, I want to say it´s not true that he is... [MORE]

Winny

Oct 29, 2007 12:03

Dear "Croat", Per your request, please find the translation of Thompson's "Jasenovac and Stara Gradishka" song. Please this will inform... [MORE]

Tom Djurdjevich

Oct 29, 2007 17:52

I can not believe what I am reading. It doesn't take much effort to google in and compare CETNIC to... [MORE]

Serb

Oct 30, 2007 20:25

Could someone who knows the Croatian language translate the offensive words so that I can understand what is being talked... [MORE]

Marlene

Oct 31, 2007 18:31

no matter how repugnant this musicians music may be- what is most sad is the fact that human beings are... [MORE]

la

Oct 24, 2007 06:56