The Turkish "Coup"

[EdgyMagey 787]

 

   Valuable Friends;

 

   Excuse me if my English is not at its' best right now. My eyes are red and teary, my ears are ringing from the sound of explosions, mostly sound bombs. I'm just tired, mentally and emotionally. Me and my family are safe, so is Semih, the other Turkish LotC'er and his family. Last night was not my best one. I had my eyes on three different news channels, with my younger brother's phone number ready to be dialed on my phone. Mother was sleeping, I had to close the windows of her room on this hot summer night, but it was the only way someone could sleep over the sound of blasts, shouting and continuous religious calls announced from mosques. But I'm not writing to tell you about what I went through last night. I'm here to tell you why this wasn't a coup.

 

   This was all a planned act, it was all meant to happen. People were just watching the carefully scripted parts of a theatre, but it is much deeper in fact.

 

   Councilmen were inside the Turkish National Council (TBMM) building, saying things like: "We will risk our lives for the people." and "We will stand with our people against this.". There were jets flying over the TBMM building, touring around. The moment the councilmen hid in the shelters below the building, TBMM was bombed. It looked like the councilmen escaped death by an inch, but not likely so.

 

 

   The president was in a hotel, he was on TV, speaking via FaceTime on national TV. 

 

 

 

    Soon after he left the hotel, the hotel got bombed as well, making it look like he was targeted and that he escaped by an inch. He called people to stand together, to go outside and riot against the armed military group, while he and his family stood inside, covered by bodyguards.

 

 

    And what's the result of all of this? This is actually what made me upset the most.

 

• Over 2000 judges were dropped from their position, at least put in a situation where they are close to being dropped; who's seats will be filled with the proposition party's men,
• Over 3000 soldiers were arrested, who's seats will again, be filled with the proposition party's men;
• The president has gained reputation, he is accepted as a hero right now, almost compared to Atatürk, the father of the Turkish race, who dedicated his health and time to saving Turkey from being invaded entirely.

 

    So, friends. Please be aware of the facts. The news channels are not mentioning anything like this, they are mostly saying that the policemen took care of the army and stuff. And pray with us, for the health and security of the Turkish people. Thank you.

[Supremacy 3361]

*Applies tinfoil*

[Space 2335]

That's... Fairly conspiracy theory, but I dunno.

 

But yesterday an interesting question was asked in a teamspeak I was in-- Why would you support the coup, when it's against a democratically majority elected president? Because he did get elected, and even if you disagree with his policies, a coup is also incredibly undemocratic.

 

I still sorta found myself supporting the coup, but I dunno, it's an interesting question.

[EdgyMagey 787]

Just now, Space said:

Why would you support the coup, when it's against a democratically majority elected president? Because he did get elected, and even if you disagree with his policies, a coup is also incredibly undemocratic.

 

   People didn't support the coup. They were standing against the military group which caused it. They went outside with flags; throwing stones, and shouting at them.

[Suicidium 1295]

Arguably, it can also be pointed out that with the sheer number of soldiers arrested, implying the number that supported the coup...it's quite shocking that they could achieve so little in a night of utter confusion.

 

Not saying we should grasp at straws, but this military group advocated democratic elements...and well, the Turkey PM has been shown to be all but democratic

[Bvie 1754]

Regardless of conspiracy or not, I am just glad to know you and other LotC players are safe.

[Shalashask 1112]

Wasn't the rebelling military faction forced to leave by the UN for going over raid limits?

[osumanduas 1442]

[mmat 7460]

It's easy for the coupers to scream "democracy!" whilst using arms to kill civilians. Erdogan is an ******* but I doubt the pro-coup elements are as good as they're making themselves out to be.

 

Its easy to forget in the politics of it all that people actually died last night

[zaezae 1098]

You might not remember it, but Turkey used to do this every ten years. I'm sorry, but this is really nothing new for Turkey. 

 

It's just your generation has never seen one. Just be glad that it is seemingly over. (isn't it?) Because in the post-modern era, civil wars last on average like fifteen years.

[Kralek 519]

Free Constantinople 

[Murdervish 308]

Eve, I'm legit thankful to hear you're all right, and a little miffed to hear Erdogan has gotten a positive image out of this, but that doesn't overpower the former.

 

After waking up to the attack in Nice and just after that hearing that bombs were going off so close my friend could hear and feel them... Well. I was worried for you.

[Telanir 6975]

I'm glad to hear you're safe. Take care.

[Angmarzku 1251]

The only important thing is that you're safe and well. I hope you stay that way.

[Kvasir 1121]

Yeah sorry for teasing you on skype when this was happening! Glad your alright and a lot of people have the same thoughts.