[justa-hairyape]

Erdogan just extended state of emergency to three months. My guess is base generators run out of fuel long before then.

[Mr. M.J.B.]

My, you are fast.

It seems appropriate now to mention the Three Weeks begin Friday at sundown.

[Fitzy_888]

I think this will be decided Friday after prayers by Erdogan’s zealots, possibly renegades beyond even Erdogan’s control -they’ve had a taste of blood now.

To paraphrase, it will again be “....some guys out for a walk that just decided to go kill some Americans.”

[Mr. M.J.B.]

Some strong stuff via RT: https://www.rt.com/news/352361-turkey-state-emergency-erdogan/

[LucyT]

# 15:

They cannot physically leave the base and drive to town for food or water. They have been without power for 5 days and are rationing food and water. US is denying extradition of Gulen Cleric until Turkey provides evidence. Nuclear poker. Erdogan’s time to bet. He either folds and restores power or they wait until the generator fuel runs out.

# 19:

Erdogan just extended state of emergency to three months. My guess is base generators run out of fuel long before then.

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