@Auriandra different better explanation: the crackdown was coming, coup plotters heard about it, jumped the gun in desperation
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Thats the version as reported by western MSM.
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Because it seems too convenient for him; and most Americans know almost nothing about Turkish politics: "Muslim/secular/full stop"
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@etbrooking "Hey, generals. Do a fake coup that I can fake beat? I consolidate—you get killed, or you & your family is disgraced." "Sure." -
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I agree, but it's clear he had a list of 'measures to take if / when the opportunity arises'... he was certainly not unprepared.
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The level of competence required plus the lack of real reasons on part of a politician who's very good at being a politician?
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Here's a list of reliable journalists. I can't tweet it out in 140char, obviously. https://twitter.com/zeynep/lists/turkey-journalists/ …
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thanks; will Erdogan turn against US now? I was hopeful they would close the border "highway"
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