Erdogan has Europe and the EU by the chops, as much as I hate to say it. Right now he’s playing a masterful game. I think it’s been quite apparent that he’s an Islamist, but I think for him, it’s more about the power and position than it is for the faith. And he’s got his hands on the door to Europe. One word and the invasion of Europe, through Turkey will be biblical. They will flood that continent at such a rapid rate, Europe won’t know what hit it.
And all the Islamic apologists would be hanging from lampposts in short order.
Interesting thing is, having been to Turkey about a year ago to see some sights, it doesn’t appear as though the people are down with that plan. I went out to eat in the Taksim Square area. The Turks ain’t shy about sitting down, enjoying some grub and knocking down some cocktails. And, I was amused by how many folks were taking pictures of their food and then thumbs blazing on their smartphones, posting the pics on IG, Snapchat and FB.
But, get anything serious out of Incirlik, starting shutting it down and moving folks out of there. It’ll take a little bit, but do it and tell him to F*ck Off. Move the base to somewhere else in SE Europe and let that country reap the financial benefits of having a bunch of American’s with money to spend.
The thing is that he can open the gateway, but Turkey has borders with Greece and Bulgaria — those two have closed borders with Turkey.
He’s a lot of hot air.