“Democratic” Turkey has been the biggest case of Taqqiya ever foisted on mankind.
Agreed. Much as I admire Ataturk, he was only able to put a veneer of civilization over a foundation of Islamic barbarism.
I would tell Putin: “Vlady, baby, I know how much you Russkies want to bring Constatinople back to Christendom. We’ll, here’s your chance. Just be happy with your new prize and stay the heck out of Eastern Europe.”