I know first hand that Turks can’t stand Erdogan.
It would be a relatively easy matter to get rid of Erdogan via sanctions, specifically, a blockade of oil imports to Turkish ports would have the countryside aflame in weeks.
No more Erdogan.
For those that don’t know them, Americans would find most Turks to be reasonable and straight up. There’s a long history that has formed this aspect of their society.
And most Turks are respectful of Christian history just as Egyptians are respectful of Jewish history. I doubt the Turkish society is strongly onboard with Erdogan here.
been there a couple of times on business. granted, on the west side...more “hellenized” than the interior, but you are correct as to your assessment of the people.
I visited several places there, including the ruins of Ephesus...it is stunning.
the food was excellent, too. Enjoyed my visits there, immensely.
Poor misinformed and mistaken Hostage
Turkey (Murderous Ottoman Empire) is 98% muslim, and Muslims love murderous strongman daddies like Erdogan.
Turkey proudly MURDERED 1.5 MILLION defenseless Armenian Christians to satisfy their Islamic bloodlust during WWI.
Didn’t you know that Turkey’s population is 98.6 percent Muslim?
Here, Turkish people prepare to break their Ramadan fast in front of the Blue Mosque in Istanbul.
Credit: Ozan Kose/AFP/Getty Images CBS.com
Islam in Turkey | Religious Literacy Project
https://rlp.hds.harvard.edu/faq/islam-turkey
Turkey is a predominantly Islamic country, where up to 99% of Turks are Muslim.
And tagline Article V misbelief says it all...
He better ask Putin about this plan to turn the most holy site in Orthodox Faith into a Mosque. He might object. Will NATO defend Turkey if Russia attacks—Maybe not. Russia’s got the ships to make Turkey pay for their arrogance.