[Marysecretary]

Apparently Turkey lost a lot of money in the last Gulf War and we didn't do much to help. Hence, the sour taste in their mouths. Do you know if this is true, Grampa Dave?

[Britton J Wingfield]

Turkey lost a hell of a lot of money due to the sanctions in Iraq. They were urging us to topple Saddam back in the first war, and then got screwed when we left him in but cut off most trade.

Also, they have to look like they drove a hard bargain, and didn't just roll over for the evil US imperialists. Easier for the public to accept that way.

[dfwgator]

I can't blame Turkey for holding out. To the French and Germans, they are an afterthought. But they are the only state that borders Iraq, therefore they are going to bare the full consequences of this action. They want more influence in NATO, can't say I blame them.