[a_Turk]

Stick a fork in it... Almost done.

[demlosers]

Stick a fork in it... Almost done.

Waiting for the last laugh hehe...

[Grampa Dave]

I wonder how the pro Islmofascist/Kazi Reuters will write up this reality.

This past week and up to yesterday, they were turning out massive BS articles about how Turkey was walking away as our ally.

Turkey need some reassurances and protection. Nato caved in to the Turks, and we will pay for the Turk's help. We payed every ally in WWII and the Cold War to support us.

[thepainster]

I knew Turkey would be there in the end. It was just a matter of you guys looking out of the best interest of your own country when you have the most leverage.

It reminds me of sitting around in one of the carpet merchants shops in Istanbul. I would sit around and drink the tea, while my wife would do all the haggleing. Man she loved to haggle. She is definitely the Colin Powell of our family!

[geedee]

Hey, could you give us -- or at least me in a FReep mail if you think it doesn't apply enough to this thread -- a quick run-down on Turkey's form of government? I mean the reality of it and not the theoretical BS.

For example, how does the military affect decisions in Turkey? And the various religious sects? Anything like that. I've never been able to get a handle on the machinations behind the Turkish system.

Just something short and sweet for an idiot from West Texas would be appreciated.

[PhiKapMom]

Knew Turkey would be right there with us. They have been our ally for years and that was not going to change. Also believe the press made this bigger than it was!

Don't blame Turkey one bit for seeking the best deal they can get under the circumstances.

[Bahbah]

Excellent news. Full steam ahead.

[Mortimer Snavely]

Tea time!

[dinok]

Don't go away mad...just go away.