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Obama names Erdogan in list of allies
Yitzhak Benhorin
Published: 20.01.12, 09:35
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1. naive or stupid?
Larry ,   Los Angeles   (01.20.12)
Come on now, trust between muslims? even between plain politicians there does not exist such a word a trust. Like between Chamberline and Hitler, trust, ho ho ho, we are early for PUrim...
2. Of course Erdogan trusts Obama....
Wallid ,   Lebanon   (01.20.12)
Obama has sworn his allegience to Allah.... Erdogan and Obama have probably prayed together for the destruction of the Jews.
3. Obamas friendship disorder
Yael Schlichting ,   Raubling - Germany   (01.20.12)
In Turkey more journalists are jailed than in Iran. In Turkey the Kurdish minority is oppressed since decades and Erdogan has increased the pressure instead of seeking reconciliation. Erdogans AKP shows clear Islamist tendencies. This is known since more than ten years and more than obvious today! There is in fact no freedom of religion in Turkey. And there is no freedom of speech, because for any wrong word, you will get prosecuted for denouncing Turkishness. Even though there are clear laws, Erdogans government does nothing to prevent honor killings.
4. As is said .
Arn. ,   Sweden.   (01.20.12)
-Tell me Your friends and I will tell whom You are- 1. Arn.Sweden.
5. of course B. Hussein Obama and Erdogan are friends
Castor Troy ,   Los Angeles-USA   (01.20.12)
they share the same bond in the muslim religion !
6. Bush too thought he made a friend with Putin
joe rechtman ,   ca usa   (01.20.12)
7. It figures
Paul ,   Jerusalem   (01.20.12)
two morally depraved leaders, who have Jew-envy in common.
8. What's going on inside Turkey
Logic ,   Israel   (01.20.12)
Not only is Turkey becoming a menace to the region, but thousands of journalists and political opponents languish in the Erdogan regime's prisons, while this "friendship" is celebrated. Also, the moderate Turks are not getting Western backing!
9. Ofcourse they understand eachother, they have the same goal.
Tomer   (01.20.12)
10. who are u after the next election?
Calabi ,   Australia Sydney   (01.20.12)
The non muslim world except the little boy Kim Jong Un from North Korea do not trust you!
11. 3
anton ,   Ist turkey   (01.20.12)
So journalist should be held abow law? :) journalism is the front line of undercover illegal movements many journalist in turkey has played their role in 80 ies when army took over no matter what the title is anyone who broke law should be punished and i urge you to show me proof of your other claims if you cant then you are no different than many here :) all of you guys arguments are same and old story, as for obama and erdogan we already knew it :)
12. F. O. E. (friend of Edrigan)
Dan ,   USA   (01.20.12)
Any friend of Edrogan (F.O.E.) is my foe.
13. Nuff said.
tom ,   tel aviv   (01.20.12)
14. Call His Bluff!!Turkey just stepped in to INCREASE business
Turkey Doubles ,   Business in Iran   (01.20.12)
with Iran. its in the papers. Trade will now more than double in the next few years. Obama, you're "friend" who "trusts" you just went behind your back and waived his middle finger at your "biting sanctions". What a crock of rubbish
15. Of course. They are both Muslims.Obama does not wear jewelry
Rivkah   (01.20.12)
such as a watch or wedding band during the Muslim month of Ramadan. He pretends the jewelry needs repair, but it is actually a reflection of his Muslim heart and religion. Obama tries to cover all the bases and pretends to be Christian when that suits him. It is all right for Muslims to lie to advance Islam and to make treaties they intend to break for the sake of Islam. So Israel should beware of allowing US troops into Israel since under a Muslim US President, they could turn on Israel.
16. Vote Republican!
Anshel ,   Toronto, Canada   (01.20.12)
Newt Gingrich said it all: "Barack Obama is the most dangerous president to Unites States in the history of United States"
17. Pres.Obama's interview with TIME magazine.
mimi jacques ,   oob,usa   (01.20.12)
Pres. Obama in naming Turkey's PM Erdogan as one of his closest allies can be interpreted as his backing Turkey's exclusionary policies towards minorities within Turkey; detention on suspicion of reporters,opposition party members,former NATO commander,military personnel,using coercion on Cyprus,interfering in the internal affairs of legislators (France,Iraq),recognizing terrorist orgs (Hamas,Turkish Hizbollah),but as a member of NATO- according to Hurriyet Daily News (1-20-2012) PM Erdogan's Order for an All-Turkish Missile Program TUBITAK with ranges of 1,500 km- later 2014- ranges of 2,500 km. Reporters should start asking real questions.
18. Erdogan backed Nato's anti-missile to protect Israel
Margos ,   Greece   (01.20.12)
Erdogan agreed with the plans to build the anti-missile system of Nato on Turkish soil to protect Israel against attacks of Iran.
19. Trust?
RC ,   USA   (01.20.12)
Bonds of trust, sounds so nice. I wonder if there were bonds of trust between Obama and Mubarak. It seems BHO preferred to trust the Muslim Brotherhood.
20. Obama you are a naive idiot
Dan ,   Florida   (01.20.12)
Nations do not make policy based upon Obama's cult of personality and his ever present teeth filled smile. Nations make policy based upon their own self interest. When Obama says that Erdogan trust him only demonstrates the naivete that flows from the Whitehouse but really belongs in the sewers as that is exactly what it is. You can put a pretty ribbon on a pig but it is still a pig.
21. Erdogan said star of david is the swastika
jason ,   haifa israel   (01.20.12)
Some friend Obama has.
22. #18. Margos is not a greek name
Yiannis ,   Canada   (01.20.12)
Margos is not a greek name. It sounds more like a name under the influence of erdoGanism. So, next time you post an opinion, please sign with your real Turkochameleonean name.
23. Obama & Erogan
George USA ,   USA   (01.20.12)
Replys to this news story carry so much racism and hatred I wonder what the hell is going on in Israel. If these comments were directed toward an Israeli an uproar over the antisemitism would ensue.
24. That would be their biggest mistake!
Harrybaby ,   Canada   (01.20.12)
Ask Mubarak.
25. i think
JL   (01.20.12)
pathetic and dispicable are the two words that best describe barak obama
26. He is worried if they can trust HIM?!
Jerry ,   The Netherlands   (01.20.12)
27. friendship
volkan ,   australia   (01.21.12)
Kaddafi and Sarkozy were friends too..
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