“Tomorrow is very important, you must absolutely go to the polls,” Erdogan urged the crowd. “Don’t forget that the vote is our honor.”
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The First Week Of The Rest Of Your Life
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The “Deep State”: Why Trump’s Conspiracy Theory Is Both Bullsh*t And Dangerous
“Turkish experts will tell you that discussion of the “deep state” flourishes in a climate of conspiracy and political polarization. It encourages the public to doubt the pillars of civil society — from the judiciary to the press — and take shelter in the shadow of a populist leader. That’s where the parallels to American politics in the age of Trump start to become all too real.”
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One of the most tragically ironic things about populism anno 2017 is the extent to which it reflects the very same radicalism its adherents claim to be fighting against.
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Some friendly advice, from one autocrat to another…
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“While the strong end to 2016 is encouraging news the manufacturing revival clearly remains vulnerable to political risk.”
Turkey’s Erdogan Arrests Cafeteria Worker For Tea Insult
“Insulting the president is a crime punishable by up to four years in prison in Turkey”.
Talking Turkey: “Don’t Worry, I’ll Just Surgically Remove The Infected Bits”
Well, I suppose you can’t really blame Turkey for wanting to crack down on terrorism
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Update (via Stratfor): The attack comes at a bad time: Moscow and Ankara have only
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