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Obama and Kerry: All Should Support Erdogan's Government
PJ Media ^ | July 15, 2016 | Bridget Johnson

Posted on 07/15/2016 4:31:08 PM PDT by jazusamo

WASHINGTON -- A member of the Senate Intelligence Committee told CNN that the coup attempt in Turkey "came out of the blue" as the White House said the Islamist ruler of the country should be supported.

"This is a real surprise to all of us," Sen. Jim Risch (R-Idaho) said as protesters began facing off with the Turkish military after they seized city centers and key points such as Ataturk airport in Istanbul. "An explosion like this was really unexpected."

The Turkish Armed Forces issued a statement saying they have "completely taken over the administration of the country to reinstate constitutional order, human rights and freedoms, the rule of law and the general security that was damaged."

"All international agreements are still valid. We hope that all of our good relationships with all countries will continue."

President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, who was on vacation in southern Turkey when the coup began, issued a statement via Facetime on a cell phone from an unknown location urging his supporters to take to the streets to protest the military's action.

Cemal Hasimi, a senior advisor to Erdogan, told CNN by phone that the coup was staged by a "faction of the army that does not represent the army" and he claimed the government would regain control within 24 hours.

Risch predicted that the Turkish government was going to use the national police to counter the military, adding that "how widespread" coup support was in the military "we're not certain yet."

"Probably best judgment right now -- it is a full-blown military coup," he said.

The U.S. Embassy in Ankara issued an emergency message to citizens stressing that "shots have been heard in Ankara and both bridges in Istanbul, Bosphorous and Fatih Sultan Mehmet, are now closed."

"The Turkish Government states that elements of the Turkish army are attempting an uprising, security forces are taking action to contain it, and some buildings are under blockade," the message said. "We urge U.S. citizens to contact family and friends to let them know you are safe. We have seen reports that social media is blocked, but you can contact friends and family by email, telephone, or SMS. We encourage U.S. citizens to shelter in place and do not go the U.S. Embassy or Consulates at this time."

Risch noted that not only are there "a lot of American citizens in Turkey," but the U.S. Air Force's Incirlik base, which was shut down under Force Protection Delta.

Erdogan, stressed Risch, has "tried more and more to give the country more of a religious bent."

The "George Washington of Turkey, Ataturk, said what Turkey is going to be" and "charged the military as the guardian" of modern, secular, democratic Turkey, the senator added.

"We need to keep this country as an ally; that's important."

The White House said President Obama spoke with Secretary of State John Kerry, who was visiting Russian President Vladimir Putin in Moscow, "to discuss the events in Turkey."

"The president and secretary agreed that all parties in Turkey should support the democratically-elected government of Turkey, show restraint, and avoid any violence or bloodshed," the statement said. "The secretary underscored that the State Department will continue to focus on the safety and security of U.S. citizens in Turkey."

"The president asked the secretary to continue to keep him updated as the situation unfolds."



TOPICS: Foreign Affairs; Government; News/Current Events
KEYWORDS: coup; erdogan; islam; kerry; musliminchief; muslims; muzziepreezy; obama; turkey; turkeycoup
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To: ealgeone
El prez asked the secretary to keep him informed??
Shouldn’t he have his scrawny butt in the Situation Room for this?

He doesn't like bringing his bong downstairs to the main floor or into crowded rooms.


61 posted on 07/15/2016 5:07:46 PM PDT by Iron Munro (If Illegals voted Rebublican 50 Million Democrats Would Be Screaming "Build The Wall!")
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To: jazusamo

US had no idea was coming.


62 posted on 07/15/2016 5:08:58 PM PDT by MNDude (God is not a Republican, but Satan is certainly a Democrat.)
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To: jazusamo

With all due respect, Mr. Kerry, don’t you have a climate to save from change somewhere?

I don’t really see any reason for you to talk about anything other than the greatest threat we face.

Stop wasting our precious time.


63 posted on 07/15/2016 5:09:11 PM PDT by chris37 (heartless)
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To: TTFlyer

So true...Sadly, it’s not gonna happen.


64 posted on 07/15/2016 5:10:50 PM PDT by jazusamo (Have YOU Donated to Free Republic? https://secure.freerepublic.com/donate/)
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To: jazusamo

What happened to “We came, we saw, he died”?

To hell with the Islamists and their enablers - in ALL countries.


65 posted on 07/15/2016 5:11:05 PM PDT by Psalm 144 (We are at that point, where we stand with Leonidas, or slither with Ephialtes.)
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To: jazusamo

When Obama picks a side you know that side is Evil


66 posted on 07/15/2016 5:11:18 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: jazusamo

Erdogan wanted to turn Turkey into a strict Islamic country. Small wonder why the Turkish military is doing this....


67 posted on 07/15/2016 5:11:29 PM PDT by RayChuang88 (FairTax: America's Economic Cure)
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To: jazusamo

Wasn’t sure who to support on this until now. GO COUP!!!


68 posted on 07/15/2016 5:11:32 PM PDT by Figment
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To: Navy Patriot

Straight men don’t huddle like that.


69 posted on 07/15/2016 5:12:58 PM PDT by Psalm 144 (We are at that point, where we stand with Leonidas, or slither with Ephialtes.)
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To: corlorde

I don’t buy it. I have hopes to see Erdogan’s corpse in the news very soon.


70 posted on 07/15/2016 5:14:16 PM PDT by Psalm 144 (We are at that point, where we stand with Leonidas, or slither with Ephialtes.)
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To: jazusamo

These fools Kerry et al are going to give an inlet for IsIs to take all the aturk military hardware.


71 posted on 07/15/2016 5:15:27 PM PDT by lavaroise (s)
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To: RayChuang88

Istanbul is anti-islamic in general. It is the islamic savages from the interior who overlord everyone, I believe.


72 posted on 07/15/2016 5:17:06 PM PDT by lavaroise (s)
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To: so_real

Amen!


73 posted on 07/15/2016 5:21:56 PM PDT by Psalm 144 (We are at that point, where we stand with Leonidas, or slither with Ephialtes.)
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To: jazusamo

Obama must fell terrible with his World falling apart


74 posted on 07/15/2016 5:22:47 PM PDT by butlerweave
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Of course 0 and kerri are supporting the islamist jihadi govn of Erdogan. Hopefully the military will purge Erdogan.


75 posted on 07/15/2016 5:22:48 PM PDT by TnTnTn
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To: arthurus
The Army is the Constitutional Protector of the Republic and has done its duty twice in the past, in the 70s and 80s when the Turkish government was once taken over by the Communists and once by the Islamists.

An accurate portrayal of the Turkish Constitution.

Erdogan has tried repeatedly in the last few years to amend that provision out of the Turkish Constitution, and has failed to accomplish that amendment.

In Turkey, a Military Coup is NOT an unconstitutional act if the Military performs it to protect the Republic.

The Western Enemedia suppress this fact to demonize the Military and support Erdogan and the Islamic terrorist civilian Turkish government.

76 posted on 07/15/2016 5:28:01 PM PDT by Navy Patriot (America, a Rule of Mob nation)
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To: ri4dc

The failure of this coup will be a geostrategic disaster of unbelievable scope.


77 posted on 07/15/2016 5:29:14 PM PDT by Jim Noble (The polls can have a strong influence on the weak-minded)
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To: jazusamo

Erdogan is in charge of A Cell Phone


78 posted on 07/15/2016 5:31:06 PM PDT by butlerweave
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To: MNDude

CIA once again making a fine case for its $15 billion budget.


79 posted on 07/15/2016 5:34:04 PM PDT by Fightin Whitey
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To: jazusamo

Obama has a bad batting average for who we should and shouldn’t support in the ME. Libya was stable, he destroyed it. Iran hates us he supports them. He supported the ISIS rebellion in Syria. He stabs Israel in the back. He bows to the Saudi King who hates us. He abandoned the Iraqi government. Now we’re suppose to trust Obama’s judgement on Erdogan?


80 posted on 07/15/2016 5:37:42 PM PDT by Organic Panic
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