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>>While I think Erdogan is a problem, I don't think a coup is the answer.
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>>Tamar
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>While this falls into "conspiracy theory", some believe this was a setup from the beginning to consolidate power. Not saying I believe it, but the plotters were so severely outnumbered and they failed so quickly....

Yup, I heard that idea, too. Whether it's true or not, it seems clear to me that Erdogan is going to use this coup to his advantage to increase his power.

Tamar