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To: Nuc1
There was a Turkish movie, Valley of the Wolves: Iraq a couple of years ago staring Billy Zane and Gary Busey that depicted a Turkish secret agent defending the Iraqis from horrific atrocities by the Americans, including massacring civilians and prisoners and harvesting organs from captives.

Here is some of the Turkish response to the movie:
The film has pulled in record audiences on its release in Turkey, capitalizing on widespread opposition to the Iraq War.
When asked about the factual nature of the scenario, Bülent Arınç, the Chairman of the Turkish Parliament replied "yes, this was exactly as it happened". He called the movie "an extraordinary film that will go into history".
Foreign Minister Abdullah Gul states that "the film is no worse than some of the productions of Hollywood studios".
Istanbul Mayor, Kadir Topbaş told the Associated Press that the movie "was very successful — a soldier's honor must never be damaged."
The reception in the Turkish media was split. Some called it a milestone for the Turkish film industry — others warned the movie might lead to a strengthening of religious extremism.
Mehmet Ali Birand, a prominent Turkish columnist and anchorman, said he admired the filmmakers. "They have played with the inner feelings, unsatisfied feelings of Turkish public opinion, and they are making money."

16 posted on 10/20/2009 10:48:08 AM PDT by Stonewall Jackson (Put your trust in God; but mind to keep your powder dry. - Oliver Cromwell)
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To: Stonewall Jackson
I remember that SJ now that you prompted me. Not much in the way of push back from the Turkey Government, their media, nor their citizens. At the time I was a bit suprised at their seemingly casual acceptance of the movie premiss. Shouldn’t have been.
18 posted on 10/20/2009 10:53:32 AM PDT by Nuc1 (NUC1 Sub pusher SSN 668 (Liberals Aren't Patriots))
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