Turkey Right Now
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rebelsquirrell
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It seems the Turks should learn the meaning of "lynch mob".
Some bloated figures in blue uniforms hanging from lampposts would do wonders for in the way of aesthetic appeal for the city streets.
Some bloated figures in blue uniforms hanging from lampposts would do wonders for in the way of aesthetic appeal for the city streets.
rebelsquirrell
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Rallix said:
Would being sodomized by a cactus please your sensibilities more?
I sincerely hope that this marks the end of the current Government. I suspect this news will get a larger viewing worldwide over the next couple of days, given that worries about this kind of thing happening have been present for some time now. It's pretty apparent that the people have been pushed about as far as they care to be pushed.
It's so sad that it's coming to this, though. But it can't really be denied; ever since the Islamists took power, Turkey's become less open, less free, less transparent. In a global economy, it's the equivalent of putting on heavy chains and then attempting to run a race; Turkey's government has not just damaged the credibility of the country, but has done untold real damage to the Turkish economy through its misguided policies.
It's really sad to see one of the democracies in the Muslim world reduced to this state of bitter infighting and anarchy largely by a government that does not appear to know when it's pushed its limits. Electoral victories aren't an excuse for policies that scarcely differ from a dictatorship.
What happens next is probably in the hands of the Army, once again, which is a very sad state of affairs for a country that has often seemed like it was on the verge of becoming a modern state, despite all its problems and inconsistencies.
Anyhow, I sincerely hope that the more openly-political folks who work for Taleworlds are safe and free, and I sincerely hope that the Turkish people resolve this situation through their political process and without further bloodshed.
It's so sad that it's coming to this, though. But it can't really be denied; ever since the Islamists took power, Turkey's become less open, less free, less transparent. In a global economy, it's the equivalent of putting on heavy chains and then attempting to run a race; Turkey's government has not just damaged the credibility of the country, but has done untold real damage to the Turkish economy through its misguided policies.
It's really sad to see one of the democracies in the Muslim world reduced to this state of bitter infighting and anarchy largely by a government that does not appear to know when it's pushed its limits. Electoral victories aren't an excuse for policies that scarcely differ from a dictatorship.
What happens next is probably in the hands of the Army, once again, which is a very sad state of affairs for a country that has often seemed like it was on the verge of becoming a modern state, despite all its problems and inconsistencies.
Anyhow, I sincerely hope that the more openly-political folks who work for Taleworlds are safe and free, and I sincerely hope that the Turkish people resolve this situation through their political process and without further bloodshed.
Ambalon
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Wait, who's mad at whom? Moreover, who's the government? I don't know much about Turkish politics, so some info would be welcome.Deserath said:
Oh, and
That stream was shut down a little while ago. ****'s going down.
http://www.reuters.com/article/2013/05/31/us-turkey-protests-idUSBRE94U0J920130531
This guy on the video is reportedly dead.
Here are some pictures. Some are bloody and not for the faint of heart.
The sign says "Chemical Tayyip" on this one, referring to the tear gases.
This comes after the warnings against public displays of affection and restrictions on alcohol sales.
BBC Analysis
Some more sites reporting the issue;
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/31/istanbul-protesters-violent-clashes-police
http://rt.com/news/istanbul-park-protests-police-095/
BBC TV Coverage
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/31/world/meast/istanbul-protests/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews
My sister says the protests have spread to Kayseri, where she is right now. There are reports of protests in Ankara and other major cities as well.
This guy on the video is reportedly dead.
Here are some pictures. Some are bloody and not for the faint of heart.
The sign says "Chemical Tayyip" on this one, referring to the tear gases.
This comes after the warnings against public displays of affection and restrictions on alcohol sales.
BBC Analysis
http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/world-europe-22732139 said:
Some more sites reporting the issue;
http://www.guardian.co.uk/world/2013/may/31/istanbul-protesters-violent-clashes-police
http://rt.com/news/istanbul-park-protests-police-095/
BBC TV Coverage
http://edition.cnn.com/2013/05/31/world/meast/istanbul-protests/index.html?hpt=hp_inthenews
My sister says the protests have spread to Kayseri, where she is right now. There are reports of protests in Ankara and other major cities as well.
Here is a video that follows the protestors after things went south. http://youtu.be/bIvjXLOmx4c
They're mostly saying "Shoulder to shoulder against Fascism."
They're mostly saying "Shoulder to shoulder against Fascism."
Goker said:
Wait, like dead because he got hosed so hard his heart gave in or someone killed him afterwards?
Dead as in he took a heavy blow to his head and after flying backwards, he also hit his head to the floor.
Some more photos of last night.
People protesting on the Bosphorus Bridge this morning.
Protests have spread to İzmir, Ankara and other major cities.
Some more photos of last night.
People protesting on the Bosphorus Bridge this morning.
Protests have spread to İzmir, Ankara and other major cities.
So the police would start attacking with real bullets as well?
I don't think we've gone that far. Still protesting "peacefully" as people believe in democracy. But it appears Erdoğan isn't serving the people as he simply dismisses the crows and tells his dogs to spray more gas.
More reports coming from various hotels in the area serving food to the protestors and setting up makeshift clinics.
The protests continued at night too, with harsher police response at various locations in Turkey.
I don't think we've gone that far. Still protesting "peacefully" as people believe in democracy. But it appears Erdoğan isn't serving the people as he simply dismisses the crows and tells his dogs to spray more gas.
More reports coming from various hotels in the area serving food to the protestors and setting up makeshift clinics.
The protests continued at night too, with harsher police response at various locations in Turkey.
Austupaio said:
Shooting at police, always a great plan.
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