Posted on 02/12/2013 2:21:54 PM PST by Nachum
And this is from the most moderate of the moderate Islamic countries, and Obama's favorite ally, of course. Turkey, under Erdogan, has abandoned the separation of mosque and state, abandoned Ataturk, abandoned its ties with Israel, and increasingly pursues the delusion of a return of the Ottoman empire. While participating in a Middle East panel of the Academy of Achievement in Chicago in September of 2007, Erdogan warned against religious definitions of terrorism and specifically objected to the phrase "moderate Islam." Erdogan said, "Turkey is not a country where moderate Islam is sovereign. First of all, the 'moderate Islam' concept is wrong. The word 'Islam' is a simple word -- it is only Islam. If you say 'moderate Islam,' then an alternative is created."
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Sounds like he and Obama have the same enemies.
This is a real shame. Turkey could be a wonderful country...
(but never will be with sick, hostile attitudes like this in its leadership...)
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Hmmm, the Academy of Achievement. They do have many legitimate award winners, but this is a striking coincidence.
THE GOLDEN PLATE AWARDEESThe following is a partial list of Golden Plate honorees. These visionaries and pioneers - whose ideas and talents have influenced the world -- have all participated in the annual International Achievement Summit and addressed the student delegates. They are listed with the year of their induction into the Academy. A more comprehensive Summary of Golden Plate Recipients, grouped by decade and field of endeavor, is also available.
Barack Obama, 44th President of the United States (2007)
In fairness to the organization they've given the award to GWB, his pop, Carter, Reagan, Michael Jordan, Willie Mays and of course Oprah, amongst others.
Still, wonder if he'd have agreed with Erdogan
I’m glad he considers me his enemy.
It seems soon, F15Eagle.
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