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2013-05-25 The Grand Turk

Retreating From Modernity: Turkey Bans Alcohol Advertising, Curbs Sales

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Posted by trailing wife 2013-05-25 00:00|| || Front Page|| [1 views ] Top

#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|| 2013-05-25 01:30|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2013-05-25 03:27|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2013-05-25 09:05|| Front Page Top

Posted by Elmusong Uneremp1354 2013-05-25 09:10|| 2013-05-25 09:10|| Front Page Top

#5 Erdogan is an Islamist out of convenience;

Why do you say that, Glenmore?

Posted by trailing wife 2013-05-25 10:51|| 2013-05-25 10:51|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2013-05-25 10:55|| Front Page Top

#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|| 2013-05-25 11:13|| Front Page Top

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