The hunt for power

Aug 12, 2014 10:18

Recep Tayyip Erdogan wins Turkish presidential election

On election night, Erdogan pointed out in his speech that he'll be president of all Turks. That is, of those 48% who didn't vote for him, too. That's a timely promise, since he was often being accused of only favoring his base with his policies, and turning his back on the rest. Well, now the ( Read more... )

turkey, elections, constitution, president

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htpcl August 12 2014, 07:20:33 UTC
Power corrupts. And absolute power corrupts absolutely. Erdogan is yet another proof of that.

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luzribeiro August 12 2014, 19:25:24 UTC
I bet he ultimately wants to see himself like this

And I don't blame him. That's one helluva hat!

And power is so sweet and intoxicating.

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