Military Coup in Turkey

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  • BS44325
    BS44325 Posts: 6,124
    This is internal and NATO has no part to play. Erdogan has not been an ally to the west and has become more authoritarian and Islamist over the years. Based on his behaviour and Turkish history this coup was bound to happen at some point. The west has no incentive to prop up his regime.
  • mcgruff10
    mcgruff10 New Jersey Posts: 29,129
    edited July 2016
    question, do you europeans look at turkey as more european or more of an outsider since the vast majority of turkey is in asia?
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  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    mcgruff10 said:

    question, do you europeans look at turkey as more european or more of an outsider since the vast majority of turkey is in asia?

    We see them as more European than Asian certainly. However we do acknowledge the obvious differences. They're kind of in a cultural limbo of sorts
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,029
    Don't think this is going to work...

    I am all for a secular government and military but this is a democracy
  • Dr. Delight
    Dr. Delight Posts: 11,210
    Reports that the coup is already falling apart.
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  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,029
    Dr. Delight said:

    Reports that the coup is already falling apart.

    Looks that way. Can't overthrow democracy
  • Cliffy6745
    Cliffy6745 Posts: 34,029
    Where is all this traffic going?
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,189
    i read an hour ago that he was seeking asylum in tehran. can't find that info right now though.

    we are in crazy times.

    is this going to be the arab summer?
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  • jnimhaoileoin
    jnimhaoileoin Baile Átha Cliath Posts: 2,682
    edited July 2016
    This article makes me sympathise with the military. Criminalising adultery?!

    http://www.thejournal.ie/turkey-coup-explainer-whats-going-on-2880911-Jul2016/?utm_source=facebook_short
  • bootlegger10
    bootlegger10 Posts: 16,258
    edited July 2016
    Ertogan was probably behind the coup. Use it as an excuse to consolidate more power.

    The Muslim world can't get its shit together.
  • Thoughts_Arrive
    Thoughts_Arrive Melbourne, Australia Posts: 15,165
    Soon the rebellion will be crushed.
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  • BS44325
    BS44325 Posts: 6,124
    It is way too soon for anybody to know what is happening. The coup is ongoing and controlling the media will be the key for both the military and the government. We will see crowds supporting both sides on tv but none of us will truly know what is happening on the ground. It will be a dangerous 24-48 hours.
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,189
    bootlegger10 said:

    Ertogan was probably behind the coup. Use it as an excuse to consolidate more power.

    The Muslim world can't get its shit together.

    this could explain why he was denied asylum in other countries. interesting way to think about it for sure.
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    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • gimmesometruth27
    gimmesometruth27 St. Fuckin Louis Posts: 24,189
    BS44325 said:

    It is way too soon for anybody to know what is happening. The coup is ongoing and controlling the media will be the key for both the military and the government. We will see crowds supporting both sides on tv but none of us will truly know what is happening on the ground. It will be a dangerous 24-48 hours.

    i agree. we don't know for sure, and there is confusion as to what we actually know.

    ertogan has promised consequences. he had better be careful. if he executes the wrong people, there will be people rioting in the streets again.

    someone said on another forum that the leader was an exiled cleric who is living in pennsylvania :eek:
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    "Well, you tell him that I don't talk to suckas."
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    mcgruff10 said:

    question, do you europeans look at turkey as more european or more of an outsider since the vast majority of turkey is in asia?

    They are european ..at sports..way of life and all..has nothing to do like europe
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  • TL170678
    TL170678 Near Louisville, in Indiana, closer to Kentucky Posts: 422
    Who would the Islamist`s who attacked the Radiohead listening party want to be in power?
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    What a night...finnaly gives us permit so i can get some sleep..
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    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    1563 military officers and soldiers arrested
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    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
    “..That came up on the Pillow Case...This is for the Greek, With Our Apologies.....”
  • dimitrispearljam
    dimitrispearljam Posts: 139,725
    60 people died..alot is police
    More than 1000 injured
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    "..That's One Happy Fuckin Ghost.."
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  • EM194007
    EM194007 Posts: 2,827
    gimmesometruth27 said:

    BS44325 said:

    It is way too soon for anybody to know what is happening. The coup is ongoing and controlling the media will be the key for both the military and the government. We will see crowds supporting both sides on tv but none of us will truly know what is happening on the ground. It will be a dangerous 24-48 hours.

    i agree. we don't know for sure, and there is confusion as to what we actually know.

    ertogan has promised consequences. he had better be careful. if he executes the wrong people, there will be people rioting in the streets again.

    someone said on another forum that the leader was an exiled cleric who is living in pennsylvania :eek:
    Fethullah Gulen came here in 1999, and got to stay thanks to Bill Clinton. And has donated a lot to the Clinton Foundation. The controversial Islamic cleric’s cozy relationship doesn’t stop with the Clinton's. In October, Gulen’s religious movement was accused of secretly funding up to 200 trips to Turkey for members of Congress and staff since 2008, and according to the USA Today report these trips may have repeatedly violated House rules and possibly federal law.

    http://www.usatoday.com/story/news/politics/2015/10/29/turkish-faith-movement-secretly-funded-200-trips-lawmakers-and-staff/74535104/

    He has no worries about getting sent back to Turkey.

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