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  1. Hugh Briss

    Hugh Briss Well-Known Member

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    http://www.nytimes.com/2013/06/12/world/europe/disputed-square-in-istanbul-turkey.html?pagewanted=all&_r=0

    Islam & Celtic-mad country, Turkey, is once again troubled...

    Protesters in Istanbul are being battered with tear gas & water-cannon fire... (is that right?)

    Following on from the recent bombings in Turkey, is their Government right to be paranoid that the world media is trying to undermine them?

    I've not been to Turkey... a few friends have been there on recent holidays... they say it's "quite good" - i'm unsure if there are any religious overtones to their reviews.

    A terrible mess... all to protect a park.

    Camping holiday in Turkey anyone?
     
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    Hugh Briss, Jun 11, 2013
  2. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    Nice Medro touch <ok> <laugh>
     
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  3. Hugh Briss

    Hugh Briss Well-Known Member

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    Ta. <cool>
     
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  4. Mick O'Toon

    Mick O'Toon Well-Known Member

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    They are getting the stuffing knocked out of them.
     
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  5. Hugh Briss

    Hugh Briss Well-Known Member

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    Did you write that gag yourself?

    It's very good.
     
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  6. Mick O'Toon

    Mick O'Toon Well-Known Member

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    To quote ER "I'm here all week"<laugh>
     
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    I've been to Turkey a few times, nice place<ok>
     
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  8. Hugh Briss

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    Nice review. <ok>

    I feel like i've been there myself now.
     
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    I liked it there too.
     
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    <laugh>

    I'll be your own personal travel advisor if you like.

    There's a place in Southern France that is nice <ok>
     
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  11. Jip Jaap Stam

    Jip Jaap Stam General Chat Moderator
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    It's a nice place to take your bird.
     
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  12. Mick O'Toon

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    Galway is nice and quiet at this time of year but if you like a bit more life go next month when the Arts festival and racing is on<ok>

    <judithChalmers>
     
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  13. Hugh Briss

    Hugh Briss Well-Known Member

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    Is that a capital 'N' ?
     
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  14. Mick

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    My opinion is that the Islamist government is bad, because, ya know, it is Religious and it is moving Turkey away from secularism and stuff. Truly though, I've put about 5 minutes into Turkish politics in the last year and I know very little.

    But aye anyway, Up The Students!
     
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  15. rogueleader

    rogueleader suave gringo

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    and you might get a gobble
     
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  16. alwaysright

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    Of course it should be a capital 'N' - anyway it really is nice - try it, you've got nothing toulouse.
     
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    Those water cannons were hard as ****
     
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  18. DevAdvocate

    DevAdvocate Gigging bassist

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    I've heard it's a bit rapey?
     
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  19. Gambol

    Gambol George Clooney's wee brother

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    I've heard that too.

    The fuddy and her pals are going week after next. Again.
     
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  20. Shawswood

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    Cab driver was trying to sell me his apartment in Turkey.
    'Near the beach?'
    'Only 20 minutes or so drive and you're there.'
    'I'll get back to you'
    'Bargain price'
    'Are we there yet?'
     
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