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| Retreating From Modernity: Turkey Bans Alcohol Advertising, Curbs Sales |
| 2013-05-25 |
| [Ynet] Turkey banned alcohol advertising and increased restrictions on alcohol sales on Friday in a move likely to anger secularist Turks who accuse the government of having an Islamic agenda. The sale of alcohol will be outlawed from 10 pm to 6 am. The law, which still needs presidential approval, also bans alcohol-producing companies from sponsoring events, and venues where alcohol is sold and consumed can no longer openly display drinks. Turkey is an overwhelmingly Mohammedan nation with a secular constitution. Critics of the ruling AK Party say it is responsible for Islamism taking root in Turkey. |
| Posted by:trailing wife |
| #7 His rise in politics was more Ottomanist than anything else; he came up through the democratic/anti-communist process in urban Istanbul, and was instrumental in establishing commercial links with the west. His ascent was through alliances with various secular, socialist AND conservative groups - whatever it took to increase his power, and most especially, his personal wealth. Until quite recently his government policies have expanded education and inclusion of women. And, while I was typing this, I see g(r)omgoru's comment, which is a more concise statement of my point |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2013-05-25 11:13 |
| #6 Why do you say that, Glenmore? Because faith is for the congregation, not the priest. |
| Posted by: g(r)omgoru 2013-05-25 10:55 |
| #5 Erdogan is an Islamist out of convenience; Why do you say that, Glenmore? |
| Posted by: trailing wife 2013-05-25 10:51 |
| #4 |
| Posted by: Elmusong Uneremp1354 2013-05-25 09:10 |
| #3 Erdogan is an Islamist out of convenience; he believes, apparently correctly, that he can retain power with more certainty as an 'Islamist' than as a secular leader. |
| Posted by: Glenmore 2013-05-25 09:05 |
| #2 On a dark and windy night as you pass the tomb of Mustafa Kemal Atatürk , you can hear his sobs and wails as he laments desolation of his beloved country under the Islamist Erdogan. |
| Posted by: tipper 2013-05-25 03:27 |
| #1 You wish to whore and consume strong drink, do what the Soodies do, vacation in Bahrain. |
| Posted by: Besoeker 2013-05-25 01:30 |