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Posted by Eugene on Mar-03-2003 03:16:

Turkey's refusal

The Turkish parliament unexpectedly refused to allow U.S. troops on its soil, creating a major problem for America in the Iraqi war plans.

Thoughts? comments?

Posted by LiquidX on Mar-03-2003 04:01:

Re: Turkey's refusal

quote:
Originally posted by Eugene
The Turkish parliament unexpectedly refused to allow U.S. troops on its soil, creating a major problem for America in the Iraqi war plans.

Thoughts? comments?

He, maybe Bush thought that been the US it would be a piece of cake to attack Iraq. There's a reason why things happen. Right ?

Posted by IronDragon on Mar-03-2003 05:01:

I really doubt this will be last word on the subject and in the end I expect at least some (maybe not the 60K the Pentagon wanted) troops to be based in Turkey.

Posted by occrider on Mar-03-2003 05:18:

Oh well we do have those marine expeditionary forces for something right?

Posted by Nadi on Mar-03-2003 05:26:

I'm glad to see that Turkey was able to put there feelings about war ahead of a big check.

Posted by TranceGiant on Mar-03-2003 16:42:

the game's lost. there will be no war.

Posted by malek on Mar-03-2003 17:17:

this is a minor setback for the US. The Turkish parlimant will revote this on tuesday.

Posted by LiquidX on Mar-04-2003 00:09:

quote:
Originally posted by ahlamalek
this is a minor setback for the US. The Turkish parlimant will revote this on tuesday.

Na, they said that MAYBE they'll re-vote. BUt it was clearly said that there was not going to be more talking about it, but since on tuesday there's another of their meetings, they MIGHT bring that into subject.

Posted by JM on Mar-04-2003 01:46:

interesting...i guess Turkey wants nothing to do with this one...

>JM<

Posted by IronDragon on Mar-04-2003 02:54:

quote:
Originally posted by IronDragon
I really doubt this will be last word on the subject and in the end I expect at least some (maybe not the 60K the Pentagon wanted) troops to be based in Turkey.

I stand by my statement.

Posted by nrjizer on Mar-04-2003 06:20:

95% of Turks are against this war. The Turkish government shouldn't even give a thought to letting US troops in. Respect to the Turkish gov't for standing up for what their people believe in.

Posted by Dupz on Mar-04-2003 09:20:

The decision by the Turkish government to stand against the US is not becuase of local public opinion, it has more to do with the fact that Turkey assosiates itself more with Europe, rather than the USA.

We all know the stance of Germany and France on this war, and as these two countries form the foundation of the EU it is in Turkey's best interest to follow, simply because Turkey wishes to join the EU.

This one-off payment from the US will be church change compared to the benefits Turkey will recieve from trading within the EU (potentially billions per year).

Simply putting it, Turkey was NEVER going to support the USA and jepordise it's chances of joining the European Union. Turkey's business is with France, Germany and co. and not with the USA.

Posted by LiquidX on Mar-04-2003 11:27:

- Well, the response by the Turkish was that, in order to have had let the US troops in, there had to be a 50 plus 1 veto for it on the turkish parliament or congress.. forgot whichone they had. And since most leaders were against it, they clearly said to the US that Turky respects the democratic decision of their constitution and the the will of the people. If the TURKISH does let the US troops, where as 95% as mentioned above are against it.. it wouldnt really respect the democratic state of that country, wouldn't it?