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Old 06-04-11, 07:08 AM   #8
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Originally Posted by tater View Post
Did you read the OP?



The article mentions it, not me out of no where.

Turkey has not been a democracy very long. It only counts since the last time the military ever got involved (70s or 80s? can't recall), and IMHO, since at least one, ideally 2 peaceful transfers of power between parties. Ie: Mexico only became a democracy at the very least when the PRI lost its first election a few years ago, and it's only sure where it switches back and forth peacefully.
Missed that-yes I see now. Good point.
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