Yep exactly. Or just claim the president was actually against democracy and that justified supporting a miltary coup. Which was the excuse in Egypt.
So, you solve the problem of the president being against democracy by taking it away altogether? Perfect solution! That'll teach would be dictators!
I know, crazy isn't it. Same **** in Algeria back in the 90's. And the Egyptians went through a whole load of national turmoil to get rid of one military dictator... only for us to help install another one a few years later We really don't help democracy flourish just when it needs it the most. We like democracy only when it suits us.
Strange! It didn't seem that things were that bad over there, but there you go! I'm reading that's it's some factions in the army who support some US based. ( surprise, surprise! ) cleric!?..
no ****ing surprise at all. Now... I wonder if the media will put pressure on the U.S. over this point?
President Recep Tayyip Erdogan hit out at what he called the "parallel structure" in his interview on CNN Turk - it's believed to be shorthand for the followers of Fethullah Gulen, a US-based Muslim cleric who Mr Erdgoan has accused in the past of leading coup attempts. TBF US-based doesn't necessarily mean US supported, but it's ****ing dubious to say the least.
Continuing to read the military coup statement, the TRT announcer says Turkey's democratic and secular rule of law has been eroded by the current government, Reuters reports. The country is now run by a "peace council" that will ensure the safety of the population, the announcer adds. A new constitution will be prepared "as soon as possible". As predicted, we're taking over to protect democracy! What a load of bollox.
Yep! Usual crap. And you can bet the next 'democratically elected' president will be anything but that!
It wasn't meant to be an inclusive list, just trying (and apparently failing, so apologies) to point out that loads of different people do loads of horrible things and use religion as an excuse, not coz the religion says you should do it. As you say, what's going on in Turkey is scary and could well be the spark that sets off a whole load more ****!
Bumbling Boris. Waited until he saw which way the coup went before commenting. Quelle surprise, Erdogan wins, so Bumbling Boris supports him
... currently sitting in a bar across boulevard from Palace of Versailles having been evacuated from the Palace due to a suspect package having been found ...
H Hope it's a panic over nothing...stay safe...need you back in one piece to rub your nose in it when your players desert you and you get relegated
.... has worked in our favour ...Palace has reopened but all the coach trips fcuked off ...just walked through the incredible gardens and have stopped for another beer at the boating lake ...
