Posted on Sep 5, 2016
In Turkey, The Man To Blame For Most Everything Is A U.S.-Based Cleric
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Brutal government takeover of Turkey's largest newspaper
4th of March, 2016 was one of the darkest days for Turkish democracy And it will not be the last... On March 4th, Turkish police brutally attacked the reader...
Chip the Turkish President has been working on a final solution for this guy for a while. They took over his newspaper and tv studio since it was the biggest and most popluar oppostion media in Turkey. I don't know much about Gulen to defend him yet but I see the Turkish President has made veiled threats if the US does not turn him over and that could be why he is getting closer to Russia to scare us if we do not. Turkey is playing both sides.
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fN9bqOlaKM
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=9fN9bqOlaKM
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Kirby: Erdogan's press assault & democratic principles. 07 Mar 2016
John Kirby, State Department Spokesperson. U.S. Department of State - Daily Briefing: Mar.07.2016 http://www.state.gov/r/pa/prs/dpb/2016/03/ Full video: http...
Is the administration still tap dancing on this?
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE8JmZrAo3E
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LE8JmZrAo3E
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
I understand, Gulen is an Intellectual, Probably one of the Leading Philosophers of this Age, He set up an Education System in Turkey and even schools here in the US. A one time Ally of Erdogan that turned against him. I have read quite a bit of Gulen's writing and I am a Fan. He is referred to as a "Cleric" but he is most definitely not the Typical Islamic Cleric, He Wears suits and ties, no beard. He came here supposedly for treatment of his Heart Condition and has stayed. I hope we never consider handing him over.
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel - Thanks Chip. I have wanted to know more about him but I have a family and 2 jobs. Do you see his schools as Saudi Madrassas worldwide to make whabbism? From what you have told me so far its a mix of traditional conservative Islam and modern principals but still not wanting Jihad like ISIL and the Taliban. Am I right to say his group is benign to the west?
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PO1 William "Chip" Nagel
LTC (Join to see) - Actually their was some stink about the DOD Schools systems using some of his Material and Techniques. He will say that he is a Muslim but his writing and teachings seem to have more in Common with Ghandi and MLK, It may be based in his own version of Islam but more a Philosophy of Love and Respect. Nothing like Wahabism, Nor Shia, More Enlightened Sufi. If I'm not mistaken his Tribal Roots are with what once was the "Assasins" of Legend but all I have heard out of him is Peace, Love and Respect.
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