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In reply to the discussion: Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan Angers U.S., Israel, Egypt With Mursi Defense [View all]geek tragedy
(68,868 posts)16. Yeah, all of those wacky Stormfront conspiracy theories blaming 'Zionists' and the "Mossad"
for every fucking thing that happens are totally not about Jews.
The idea that Israel is controlling Egypt's military is batshit insane. The most charitable explanation for Edrogan's comments is that he's a shameful, lying demagogue.
the alternative is that he's gone the way of Ahmadinejad.
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Turkish Prime Minister Erdogan Angers U.S., Israel, Egypt With Mursi Defense [View all]
Purveyor
Aug 2013
OP
Don't forget that he was also a strong supporter of Assad in Syria. And then there's Iran . . .
branford
Aug 2013
#3
Yeah, all of those wacky Stormfront conspiracy theories blaming 'Zionists' and the "Mossad"
geek tragedy
Aug 2013
#16
So, the Mossad is in charge of Egypt's military now? Jeebus, listen to yourself, nt
geek tragedy
Aug 2013
#11
If President Erdagon never produces evidence to support his accusation?
another_liberal
Aug 2013
#71
I predict the mossad will cause your account to be cancelled, because you have
geek tragedy
Aug 2013
#12
I think the poster makes a fair point about U.S. hypocrisy concerning democratically elected ...
markpkessinger
Aug 2013
#23
Well written post and I agree that our foreign policy is a mess and is hypocritical.
hrmjustin
Aug 2013
#41
I simply didn't want to bother discussing Israel; I get enough of that in I/P
Scootaloo
Aug 2013
#58
All true enough, I was talking more about old alliances & friendships which now lie in ruins.
bemildred
Aug 2013
#35
Indeed... Syria had united the Zionists, Turkey, and the Gulf dictators; now divided on Egypt!
Alamuti Lotus
Aug 2013
#47
The White House should not have been so nice in the words they chose to use.
William769
Aug 2013
#39
It does make sense for him to say that. He's bathing in the same tub as Morsi.
Democracyinkind
Aug 2013
#52