turkey is a US slave, supports islamic extremism, yet is an ally of ISRAEL. what the hell is that? a country with no industrial base, using its cozy relationship with the top dog gangsters of the region, to attack others..
There is clearly more emotion than truth to your rant above. You should get an understanding of the Kemalist beginning of the modern republican, nationalist Turkey. However, having said that, there is some evidence that things are changing in Turkey.
The "white turks" no longer hold indisputable sway in everything that matters. Whether this bodes "good" or "ill" only time will tell.
so it does not surprise me that turkey tows the US line.
You may be forced to "eat your words" when in the not so distant future Turkey and Brazille cast vetos over Iran's sanction while the PRC either approves reluctantly or acquiesces...
in fact, you are correct - the whole "pan turkish" affair is ridiculous and american manufactured, since real pan turkish affairs would include Kazakhstan and Uzbekistan, who all speak turkish languages.
Kazakhstan? It is not clear to me whether Kazakhstan is a part of "Oghuz" - someone should probably clarify that for me. Besides, Turkey is probably not crazy enough to want a war with Russia right now or in the forseeable future.
Anyhow, pan-turkism is a rare stone that can tackle three birds if fired in the right direction (Iran, Russia, and China ...) And you are probably right that some in Uncle's camp have long desired to put it in the sling but haven't figured out how (why do you think Russia fought tooth and nail in Chechnya?)
That's why as a lay person, I can not dismiss the possibility of existence of the so-called "Bernard Lewis" project pertaining to Iran,etc ...
But my point is, among these "three birds", the PRC is the least threatened by a long shot? So why get worked up for nothing when you can work with someone for something if you keep your sights clear?
But you are wrong, in that Uighurs are given affirmative action. in fact, if they were to be treated equally as ohter citizens, i doubt even 1 could get into a university.
I am aware of the existence of affirmative action measures. But there is no need for emotional over-the-top statements that detract from your arguments, my friend.
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