There’s nothing like a failed coup to boost the standing of
a dictator, especially one who is slowly disassembling a democracy.
Recep Tayyip Erdogan is certainly making the most of the
inept coup aimed at his regime last week. Today the Turkish president declared
a “state of emergency” for three months; this after starting to purge the
military and schools, presumably of anyone who may pose a threat.
Very sad to see such a proud country with a rich heritage
and great potential being slowly strangled by a regime that has struggled to
help it live up to its potential. Hopefully the people won’t have to go back
out on the streets to bring real democracy back.
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