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Turkey: Thousands attend bin Laden 'funeral'
Aviel Magnezi
Published: 08.05.11, 20:16
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1. ISRAEL ?
LAWRENCE ,   SAFED ISRAEL   (05.08.11)
Israel had nothing to do with the slaying of Bin Laden .These stupid turks are missing a few brain cells.
2. Israel & Osama
Dave ,   Bs.Aires-Argentina   (05.08.11)
What have to do Israel with the killing of Osama Bin Laden? Nothing, at all. But, - what do you expect for this country, Turkey, that has betrayed the State of Israel and the Jewish People? The State of Israel, and the Jewish people, should only expect hate, delegitimization and betrayal coming from Turkey, now an ally of the Mad Mullahs of Iran. EU and US, Wake UP, and expel this traitors from the NATO.
3. This is the new Turkey - The West take note
Paul ,   Israel   (05.08.11)
The West was wise, in retrospect to not allow Turkey into the European Union. After burning the flags of its NATO allies, maybe they'll kick them out of NATO. It'll give a new meaning to the phrase "Cold Turkey".
4. but the remaining millions in Turkey...
awe struck   (05.08.11)
are content about his elimination. Our friends at Israel, please don't forget that not all of us are complete nut jobs or apparent half wits like these ignorant people. Shalom
5. If I were to film myself tomorrow burning Turkey's flag
Tahl   (05.08.11)
and I'll say to the camera I'm doing it because "Turkey murdered Rehavam Ze'evi, a true Jewish hero", and put this film on Youtube - then just try and imagine the reaction to this in Turkey: hurdreds of thousands would riot in the streets, burning the Israeli flag, chanting "death to Israel", "Zionist liars", "Zionists are the enemy of humanity", etc., a puppet of me would be burned at the stake, I would receive tens of thousands of death threats on e-mail and phone, Turkish FM Davotoglu would demand an immediate apology from the state of Israel for this awful provocation and horrific blood libel against Turkey, our ambassador in Istanbul would be called for a reprimand and would nearly be expelled again, and Erdogan would say this is a casus belli. In Israel, Bibi would be quick to condemn me, Peres would apologize, and MK Ben Eliezer would rush to Turkey to lick Erdogan's backside and make amends - as usual. Now... Let's guess how would Israel react when the opposite occurs in Turkey. No need to strain your brain too much.
6. How was Isreal involved?
Moshe ,   Jerusalem   (05.08.11)
I guess if you have to blame someone well you might as well blame the Jews, we get blamed for everything that's why we are the choosen people.
7. Sick, sick, sick.
noa ,   israel   (05.08.11)
8. Turkish nuts?
Rahel   (05.08.11)
Bin Laden a wise man? what sick bunch of people- you can kiss the EU good bye- you don't qualify. and why blame Israel? running out of friends- and ideas? How absolutely pathetic.
9. Israel killed OBL?
Yaniv ,   Israel   (05.08.11)
10. To # 4 -awe struck
Dave ,   Bs.Aires-Argentina   (05.08.11)
Sir, you have given me a hope that may be, may be not all the Turkish people are like this famatic and ignorant individuals that were burning Israel's, US´s and UK´s Flags in this fake funeral. Turkish friend, I wish thank you very much for your smart post
11. Turkey's government supports terror
Spencer ,   Israel   (05.08.11)
If indeed there are millions in Turkey who don't support the feelings expressed at the Turkish "funeral" of Osama, then let them step forward and oust the present anti democratic and anti west government.. Erdogan is destroying Turkey. Wake up before it's too late.
12. It is good that they believe Israel was involved
Marco ,   Spain   (05.08.11)
It is called deterrence. Self inflicted and boomeranging Muslim propaganda. It stops them cold turkey (pun intended) from initiating worse actions against Israel. That stupid Imam is looking under his bed tonight in case Mossad is there.
13. Small but CONFIDENT minority
Jordan ,   Toronto   (05.08.11)
The problem is not the number of fanatics themselves, but rather how confident they are as demonstrated by these public pro-terror marches in Turkey, London, etc. Islamic Supremacy, once contested by secular governments, is now socially acceptable.
14. bin Laden is dead, real warriors don't get killed
bin Laden is ,   a LOSER   (05.08.11)
15. To Dave @ no 10...rest assurred.
awe struck   (05.08.11)
There are many many of us. Actually quite an important majority. Just like in any country unfortunately, we also have our radicals devoid of common sense, education and lack of analysis and justice. The problem is their voices are heard more easily as they make good news, just like some unsophisticated reality shows that lack substance but has popular entertainment value and appeal. I am Turkish, and a miss (for the records:)) but more than anything human. In this respect, I despise these zealots more than you might imagine and will personally fight together with many others I know, at all social and political aspects I can think of... while staying true to the democratic and humanistic values i believe in. I guess i needed to vent, too:) Thank you for your post!
16. So he was a martyr... before he got bumped? DUH!
Mark ,   Lodz, Poland   (05.08.11)
17. Is Turkey a NATO member? Disgusting!
Jack ,   Canada   (05.08.11)
18. ISRAEL HAS NOTHING TO DO WITH BIN LADEN... HALOOOOOO ?????
Daniela   (05.08.11)
anybody there? let us live in peace! keep out keep away from us.
19. 6 - How was Isreal involved? ,...
split ,   US   (05.08.11)
Read B. Laden's speech transcript after 9/11 and you'll find out ,...
20. A Turkish claim to power.
Michael ,   California, USA   (05.08.11)
They are missing the days of the Ottoman Empire, the right wing nuts in Turkey. Like their counterparts in Israel, they are a minority in their country, but a vocal one. The most effective reply is to ignore their useless barking. The sane elements in Turkey are united with their brothers in Israel and in the U.S.. We already buried Bin Laden at sea and one burial is all it takes.
21. I bet the EU is just dying to take them in!
Jewish Warrior   (05.09.11)
22. well said awe struck
anton ,   istanbul turkey   (05.09.11)
in addition that hero of them killed 63 turks, religion is the worst thing that humans brought into exsistence
23. 3-rather, it is the old Turkey, biting its own tail
Ypip ,   Canada   (05.09.11)
and its going no where.
24. Murdered a martyr?
Jacob Erickson ,   Holon, Israel   (05.09.11)
I don't get it how can anyone murder a martyr? Was he a martyr before he died somehow?
25. bin laden and Turkey
mark ,   .t.a. israel   (05.09.11)
to # 4 and # 10 beeing a turkish jew residing in israel I know the turkish people .those who participate to this manifestations are always the same bunch of activists numbering ten thousand. As for the rest some have been intoxicated by antisemitic rethoric of R.T.E but not participate in the manifistations striving to survive the economic crisis. the turkish people do not care about bin laden , gaza blocus and so on. i communicate all the time with my turkish friends and 6 months ago invited two of them to see the Israel reality. they enjoyed very much of their visit .and now they are thinking to visit again our country.!!
26. Discrace
Anadelfos ,   Athens Greece   (05.09.11)
The ones who participated in the so called funeral, are actually causing a big damage to the picture of Turkey. I believe the majority of turks are opposed to that, but they remain silent. Perhaps they have to find the courage to go out at the streets, and show it. After all Istanbul became victim of Al Qaeda's bombing, with many innocent casualties.There are many issues where Turkey is wrong, but we have to be fair and keep this in its rightfull proportion. Turkey is facing the public widespread of extreme religionism, and it can be stopped only by healthy internal powers. It is up to them ,not to end like Iran one day. Lets hope they will react.
27. Turkey will not survive the AKP
arshile gorky ,   nyc, usa   (05.09.11)
tick tock, tick tock...
28. Turks true colors
John Kassabian ,   USA/Mexico   (05.09.11)
Teach these guy's a lesson and recognize the Armenian Genocide. JK
29. BEN LADEN
peter knopfler ,   cancun, mexico   (05.09.11)
"PITY THE FOOL", KILLING AN UNARMED SICK OLD MAN ,for national identity, UNITY and self pride, How shameful, Americans step in their own poop. NEED for enemy for UNITY is STUCK ON STUPID! "What you do to others you do to your self. Like PALESTINE need for a common enemy. Short run gain long run disaster!
30. To # 15 - awe struck
Dave ,   Bs.Aires-Argentina   (05.09.11)
Turkish Madam, thank you for your warm response to my post # 10. Have you a good day
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