Turkey continues its journey into the past

[Greater Weselton]

They are going in the direction of Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain.

[Geilinor]

They are going in the direction of Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain.

Yeah, no. Turkey would sooner have a revolution or a military coup than become fascist.

[Buse]

Well, Turkey is only following the path of other European countries, so since France are islamising itself it is natural for Turkey to do it. Muslims rights are a compass of democracy in the EU anyway.

The Turks are aware and proud of their Ottoman/Imperial heritage so it is even more ok.

They are going in the direction of Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain.

Yeah, no. Turkey would sooner have a revolution or a military coup than become fascist.

Erdogan has purged the millitary so coups in Turkey are now far behind it. Usually the millitary would intervene in situations like this when the government is going out from Ataturks road (thank you EU).

[Greed and Death]

Lifting a ban on headscarves is not taking a step back. I understand the desire to ban them at government schools so the student body looks secular but allowing the families and the girls themselves to make that choice seems fine. Also quoting a random union leader is not indicative of government policy.

Perhaps you missed the other half of the article were it said they also banned make-up, tattoos, piercings, and facial hair.

My school did as well. Tattoos and piercings (except for the ears on females) could not be visible and had to be covered with a bandage.

Those regulations are secular and perfectly fine (Some schools of Islam require facial hair).

[Jamjai]

They are going in the direction of Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain.

Yeah, no. Turkey would sooner have a revolution or a military coup than become fascist.

a military coup?

do u think Turkey would go that far

[Lankar Islands]

While I do agree with the idea of 'freedom of expression' in regards to the headscarf but Turkey you doing it wrong friend. Freedom of expression is to be free to wear whatever the hell I want.

I want to wear a hijab and some makeup? Then I get to wear makeup and a hijab. I don't want to wear a hijab? I won't wear a hijab.

It's my way of expressing who I am. For crying out loud Turkey, get your shit together.

[Crosantia]

Imperial Japan, your reply will hurt all of the muslims. In fact, I am a muslim. We all dreamed that there would be a fair Islamic nation. So, you sir or madam, need to look back to yourself if you have moral values or not.

[Ganos Lao]

"No mustache or beard."

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Also, for some reason, image searching "Turkish Politician" yields lots of pics of Emma Watson.

You could also drum up a ton of pictures of the Ottoman Sultans.

As for Watson, that's probably because she's spoken out against Turkish politicians before.

[Crosantia]

Mind you language, Lankar. People can decide, but they must look back to themselves, either they have faith to the Creator or otherwise.

[Lankar Islands]

Mind you language, Lankar. People can decide, but they must look back to themselves, either they have faith to the Creator or otherwise.

Only Allah (swt) can judge my choices and my decisions. Not the government. Not society. Not even my future spouse.

[Allentyr]

They are going in the direction of Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain.

WTF is with you and branding everything fascist? You're getting on my nerves.

Mind you language, Lankar. People can decide, but they must look back to themselves, either they have faith to the Creator or otherwise.

She didn't say anything against the rules.

[The Risen Jaguar Warriors]

Poor... poor Atatürk... He must be turning in his grave...

Unless...

#ZombieAtatürk2016

[Lankar Islands]

Mind you language, Lankar. People can decide, but they must look back to themselves, either they have faith to the Creator or otherwise.

She didn't say anything against the rules.

Bless your beautiful soul.

[Allentyr]

She didn't say anything against the rules.

Bless your beautiful soul.

I lack one. Also, hi. Malaysian too.

On topic, I think this might hurt Turkey's chances of joining the EU even more. Though, you know, once that idiot Erdogan gets kicked out of power, here's to hoping Turkey gets a more secular leader.

[Mesrane]

Bless your beautiful soul.

I lack one. Also, hi. Malaysian too.

On topic, I think this might hurt Turkey's chances of joining the EU even more. Though, you know, once that idiot Erdogan gets kicked out of power, here's to hoping Turkey gets a more secular leader.

Ditto.

[Lankar Islands]

Bless your beautiful soul.

I lack one. Also, hi. Malaysian too.

On topic, I think this might hurt Turkey's chances of joining the EU even more. Though, you know, once that idiot Erdogan gets kicked out of power, here's to hoping Turkey gets a more secular leader.

Hi thar <3

Well, I get the feeling that they have given up on the EU. The Turkish government headed by cuckoo Erdogan, that is. I'm sure that the vast majority of the Turkish youth would rather have Turkey westernize enough so they can be part of the EU, but retain their heritage.

In Erdogan's case, he is acting a teeny tiny bit reactionary, possibly wanting the good ole days to return.

[Allentyr]

I lack one. Also, hi. Malaysian too.

On topic, I think this might hurt Turkey's chances of joining the EU even more. Though, you know, once that idiot Erdogan gets kicked out of power, here's to hoping Turkey gets a more secular leader.

Hi thar <3

Well, I get the feeling that they have given up on the EU. The Turkish government headed by cuckoo Erdogan, that is. I'm sure that the vast majority of the Turkish youth would rather have Turkey westernize enough so they can be part of the EU, but retain their heritage.

In Erdogan's case, he is acting a teeny tiny bit reactionary, possibly wanting the good ole days to return.

Good ole days. Yeah. Like the days when gays would be stoned for being gay.
I had hoped Turkey would be spared the Islamist bullshit...

[Lankar Islands]

Hi thar <3

Well, I get the feeling that they have given up on the EU. The Turkish government headed by cuckoo Erdogan, that is. I'm sure that the vast majority of the Turkish youth would rather have Turkey westernize enough so they can be part of the EU, but retain their heritage.

In Erdogan's case, he is acting a teeny tiny bit reactionary, possibly wanting the good ole days to return.

Good ole days. Yeah. Like the days when gays would be stoned for being gay.
I had hoped Turkey would be spared the Islamist bullshit...

Well considering Azerbaijan and Albania and even BiH have a large amount of people who don't think religion plays a large part in their lives, whereas in Turkey it is evident that religion plays a large role in their lives well...

And mind you, all these nations have Muslim majorities (except for BiH).

[Greater Weselton]

They are going in the direction of Nazi Germany and Francoist Spain.

WTF is with you and branding everything fascist? You're getting on my nerves.

Mind you language, Lankar. People can decide, but they must look back to themselves, either they have faith to the Creator or otherwise.

She didn't say anything against the rules.

I know fascism when I see it.

[Liriena]

*sigh* Goddammit, Turkish government. You are the heirs of bloody Atatürk. Start acting like it.

[Liriena]

Turkey is kissing its EU membership goodbye

Makes you wonder if that is exactly what Erdogan's administration wants.

[Baltenstein]

Turkey becoming an EU member is never going to happen, and I think all parties involved know this.