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Apparent coup in Turkey
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So do we root for the pro-American, secular military, or the democratically elected president, who has been pushing Islamist reforms?
I think I'm with the military on this one. Hopefully they have popular support with the people, or this could get messy.Middle-of-the-road swing voter. Feel free to sway my opinion.
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Originally posted by Yttrium View PostI think I'm with the military on this one.Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbnueb2OI4o&t=3s
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The Military in Turkey have the reputation of being "for the people", and supported by the people. The Military is now saying they have full control, and the Turkish EU Minister is calling on soldiers to disobey their commanders. That latter part sounds like a cry of desperation.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostThe Military in Turkey have the reputation of being "for the people", and supported by the people. The Military is now saying they have full control, and the Turkish EU Minister is calling on soldiers to disobey their commanders. That latter part sounds like a cry of desperation.Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbnueb2OI4o&t=3s
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Originally posted by seer View PostFrom what I'm hearing this guy Yildirim has been undermining Constitutional rights and moving towards Sharia law. Looks like Egypt.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Originally posted by Cow Poke View PostLooks like citizens are fighting back against the military - not going to be such an easy go. Could be more of a civil war than a coup.Atheism is the cult of death, the death of hope. The universe is doomed, you are doomed, the only thing that remains is to await your execution...
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=Jbnueb2OI4o&t=3s
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This is why I dont like coups.Watch your links! http://www.theologyweb.com/campus/fa...corumetiquette
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It sort of looks like it is fizzling out. Still I won't be surprised if this leads to a change in leadership.
I'm always still in trouble again
"You're by far the worst poster on TWeb" and "TWeb's biggest liar" --starlight (the guy who says Stalin was a right-winger)
"Overall I would rate the withdrawal from Afghanistan as by far the best thing Biden's done" --Starlight
"Of course, human life begins at fertilization that’s not the argument." --Tassman
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Former CIA director James Woolsey is suggesting the possibility that the coup was a fake coup orchestrated by Yildirim to gain support for himself.He also claims this part of the world is a conspiracy theory factory, and this idea may just be a conspiracy theory.
He does call it a "clumsy" coup, not well planned, etc. Woolsey thinks we may be in a 'less good' situation with the Turks after this all shakes out.The first to state his case seems right until another comes and cross-examines him.
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yep failed. about 2-3K soldiers arrested, and 161 civilians killed. rumors that this might involve some terrorist leader who convinced some military to try to take the government. I wonder if this might be some ISIS attempt? apparently the people and the rest of the military and police fought against it.
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