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U.S. Citizens Want to Know if Erdogan Ordered Them Attacked at D.C. Protest
U.S. News & World Report ^ | May 19, 2017

Posted on 05/19/2017 1:54:56 PM PDT by deplorableindc

American activists opposed to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan want to know if he personally ordered the violent disruption of a protest Tuesday in the U.S. capital, and say President Donald Trump needs to stand up for them.

Video released Thursday shows that Erdogan watched his supporters, including members of his security detail, charge toward protesters in the grassy Sheridan Circle, punching and kicking them before police restored order.

Just before chaos erupted, an aide bent over Erdogan, who was seated in the back seat of a car in the driveway of the Turkish ambassador's home. The aide communicated with another man who ran toward protesters. Seconds later, Erdogan supporters were breaking through the police line.

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TOPICS: Culture/Society; Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: erdoganthugs; erdoganvisit; erdoganwashington; firstamendment; receperdogan; turkey

1 posted on 05/19/2017 1:54:56 PM PDT by deplorableindc
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To: deplorableindc

Your answer?

Organizers of the Washington attack

https://anfenglish.com/kurdistan/organizers-of-the-washington-attack-20071 PROVOCATION BY ERDOGAN’S NEPHEW

Erdogan gives order for the attack on protestors in Washington

https://anfenglish.com/features/erdogan-gives-order-for-the-attack-on-protestors-in-washington-20075


2 posted on 05/19/2017 1:57:45 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: deplorableindc

The left is attacking Erdogan because Erdogan despised Obama and is warming up to Trump out of respect.


3 posted on 05/19/2017 1:57:49 PM PDT by sagar
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To: deplorableindc

American activists opposed to Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan want to know if he personally ordered the violent disruption of a protest...

The vast majority of the American people don’t give a rats ass!


4 posted on 05/19/2017 2:07:21 PM PDT by GoldenPup
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To: deplorableindc

Just like with Obama, his puppets know what to do without prompting.


5 posted on 05/19/2017 2:07:59 PM PDT by Don Corleone (.leave the gun, take the canolis, take it to the mattress.)
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To: deplorableindc

To all.....
Erdogan is a dictator and a islamist....he is a evil man...
He is NOT a friend of the US or NATO.....
For him to order a attack on US citizens on US soil who were lawfully and peacefully protesting is illegal and a direct insult on all of us.....
There should be a strong rebuke and action against Turkey....


6 posted on 05/19/2017 2:12:12 PM PDT by nevergore
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To: nevergore

Diplomatic immunity my friends.


7 posted on 05/19/2017 2:24:01 PM PDT by DIRTYSECRET (urope. Why do they put up with this.)
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To: DIRTYSECRET

His security detail is not fully covered by diplomatic immunity. The others including his nephew are not covered.


8 posted on 05/19/2017 2:26:22 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: DIRTYSECRET

Didn’t ask for anyone with Diplomatic immunity be prosecuted...

Our country should lodge a strong protest and implement penalties.... well within our prevue......

A formal apology from Erdogan and monetary compensation to the injured Americans and the sanctions would be lifted....

This kind of action cannot go unanswered....they are testing Trump and American resolve....the implications go beyond Turkey....


9 posted on 05/19/2017 2:28:51 PM PDT by nevergore
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To: sagar

Taqiyya.

DESTROY islam.


10 posted on 05/19/2017 2:50:44 PM PDT by onedoug
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To: deplorableindc

Using the term “U.S. citizens” and “Americans” very loosely. This was just a crowd of America-haters. They “protest” and “riot” against EVERYTHING. Snowflake crybabies.


11 posted on 05/19/2017 3:18:03 PM PDT by FlingWingFlyer (Illegal immigration is the first step in the voter fraud process.)
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To: Texas Fossil

They detest Israel, therefore they are an enemy. I hope he falls off a bridge.


12 posted on 05/19/2017 3:48:27 PM PDT by Dallas59 (Only a fool stumbles on things behind him.)
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To: deplorableindc

Evil is on the rise again in Turkey.

13 posted on 05/19/2017 3:54:44 PM PDT by Nateman (If liberals are not screaming you are doing it wrong!)
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To: Texas Fossil; DIRTYSECRET
"His security detail is not fully covered by diplomatic immunity. The others including his nephew are not covered."

That appears incorrect (re the "security" detail).

Article 1

(e) A “diplomatic agent” is the head of the mission or a member of the diplomatic staff of the mission;

...

Article 31

1.A diplomatic agent shall enjoy immunity from the criminal jurisdiction of the receiving State. He shall also enjoy immunity from its civil and administrative jurisdiction, except in the case of:

...

Vienna Convention on Diplomatic Relations 1961 (a pdf)

The only real remedy would be expulsion of their diplomats from our country. If more is needed, then economic sanctions.

14 posted on 05/19/2017 4:09:35 PM PDT by rxsid (HOW CAN A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN'S STATUS BE "GOVERNED" BY GREAT BRITAIN? - Leo Donofrio (2009))
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To: Dallas59

A tall one?


15 posted on 05/19/2017 4:10:40 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: rxsid

https://www.state.gov/m/ds/immunities/c9118.htm

International law requires that law enforcement authorities of the United States extend certain privileges and immunities to members of foreign diplomatic missions and consular posts. The purpose of these privileges and immunities is not to benefit individuals but to ensure the efficient and effective performance of their official missions on behalf of their governments. Most of these privileges and immunities are not absolute, and law enforcement officers retain their fundamental responsibility to protect and police the orderly conduct of persons in the United States.


16 posted on 05/19/2017 4:29:55 PM PDT by Texas Fossil ((Texas is not where you were born, but a Free State of Heart, Mind & Attitude!))
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To: Texas Fossil
The Vienna Convention is (part of) international law, to which the U.S. is a signatory.

There's nothing U.S. law enforcement can do to those thugs since they are considered "diplomatic agents"

17 posted on 05/19/2017 4:45:00 PM PDT by rxsid (HOW CAN A NATURAL BORN CITIZEN'S STATUS BE "GOVERNED" BY GREAT BRITAIN? - Leo Donofrio (2009))
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To: deplorableindc

DOOKU JUULES ROGER BUSTED DEEP STATE COMMS


18 posted on 05/19/2017 4:48:54 PM PDT by txhurl (Time to blow the Queen and King off the board, DJT, and by your birthday, or on it!)
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To: GoldenPup

I care if a foreign leader sicks his bodyguards on American protesters in America. You don’t?

Erdogan is an anti-American Islamic scumbag. It’s sad to see Trump congratulate him on turning Turkey into an Islamic dictatorship.


19 posted on 05/19/2017 5:01:40 PM PDT by Hugin (Conservatism without Nationalism is a fraud.)
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