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Erdogan: Protesters are 'arm-in-arm with terrorism'
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Published: 04.06.13, 01:25
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1. Typical reaction of a "dictator"
Maurice ,   Montreal   (06.04.13)
Blaming it all on terrorists is a typical ploy used by dictators. Just like Assad who ever since the rebellion started in Syria he blamed it on terrorists. Erdogan is really showing what kind of non-democrat he is. His end is coming soon!
2. Just like in Putins case there is only one way to get rid of
tom ,   tel aviv   (06.04.13)
Erdogan and it isn't through street protests. This particular "technique" does have its place in the making of History. Just imagine it having been applied to certain Mr.Adolf or.......Hussein B. ONE man can change the course of this World we live in.
3. Dubbed them terrorists?
Mira ,   Vienna   (06.04.13)
Well, Mubarak did it, Gaddafi did it and Assad does it. And now erdogan is doing it. An Islamist is an Islamist is an Islamist! As trash is trash is trash!
4. Partially true
Arturo   (06.04.13)
There are indeed terrorists attcking Assad, as there were Qaddafi and Mubarak. Certainly there are also those elements in Turkey. Turkey however is a much different case than the Arab nations. It has been a secular state sine the end of WWI, and a strong democracy that has stood firm against Islamists. Unfortunately, Erdogan has gutted the military and replaced the top staff with Islamists.
5. LOL-Very funny Mr Erdogan
Koose E Mack ,   NY USA   (06.04.13)
Most Turks I've spoken to have the same opinion of you.
6. Time for Err dog an to go
Israeli 2   (06.04.13)
Like Chavez or like Sadam. Nobody, but NOBODY talks bad about Israel. If they do, even if it is All mert and his gang, they will get a slap they will never forget. Ach mini dini djihad's turn is next with his Uranium cake on his face.
7. ehm...yeah
rm ,   Amsterdan, NL   (06.04.13)
kinda like Israel dubs ANYTHING the palestinians do ( or don't) terrorism right?
8. I never heard the leader of a country leaves at such a
Asher ,   NY,USA   (06.04.13)
horrible situation as Turkey is in today. Is he running away and is afraid of a coupe? Or has given the police full authority to take care of everything at any price?!
9. payback for mavi marmara
JL   (06.04.13)
10. SIMPLE TRUTH
Savid ,   Israel   (06.04.13)
Greedy investors have been making incredible fortunes by investing in Turkish Lira since he came in to power. This has been his greatest tool to stay in power. The over valued Turkish Lira is guaranteeing his dictatorship.
11. A sniper ?!?!?
Jonathan   (06.04.13)
Erdogan... you have really lost your mind. BIG TIME !
12. regime protesters // terrorists
tiki ,   belgium   (06.04.13)
Isn't this how Assad, Sadam & all the other dictators named the protesters? Thomas Jefferson: "When the people fear the government there is tyranny, when the government fears the people there is liberty".
13. Human rights standards
Get Real ,   UK   (06.04.13)
Are Erdogan's proposals based on those of his Hamas friends?
14. erdogan blames terrorist
dongszkie ,   philippines   (06.11.13)
Erdogan is very quick in adopting Ashad's tactic of calling terrorist those who disagree w/ him--glaring ludicrousity--to every dictator. Is he ready to join Ashad's way?
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