Turkey: Last Exit Before the Toll
Claire Berlinski, Ed. ·
Jun 11, 2011 at 2:57am
So, according to Anthony Shadid, writing for the New York Times, Turkey's democracy is "increasingly vibrant and healthy." He adds that "unlike past politicians, Turkey’s current leaders reflect the people they speak for."
Nice of him to decide this before Turkey's had a chance to vote.
For an alternative perspective, here's Anonymous. Shadid may want to ask why this is the author's name. In fact, that's a real person, with a real name, expressing views I am certain to be widely held in Turkey. You've got to ask yourself: If that's an "increasingly vibrant and healthy democracy," why does Anonymous feel it's the better part of wisdom to remain anonymous?
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Jan '11
Re: Turkey: Last Exit Before the Toll
Yeah, well, it might be harder to say it with a straight face after tomorrow's election.
Re: Turkey: Last Exit Before the Toll
Or it might be easier---but either way, it would be respectful to for him at least to pretend that he believes elections matter.
Edited on Jun 11, 2011 at 7:56amJan '11
Re: Turkey: Last Exit Before the Toll
Respect? You expect respect for elections from a New York Times reporter? What are they smoking on that cruise of yours?