The cattlemen finally had to settle land of their own, putting up fences and cutting the size of their herds.

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The best decisions typically had a consideration phase, then some down time to let the idea settle and finally a decision phase.

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In truth, though, politicians have repeatedly intervened to prevent the crisis that would finally settle matters.

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The answer may be more high-level diplomacy to map out, if not finally settle, Kosovo's political future.

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