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| The Role of Turkey in Prophecy | |
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| Topic Started: Apr 27 2011, 02:30 AM (4,977 Views) | |
| LoisFaith2000 | Nov 21 2011, 10:46 PM Post #271 |
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Turkey's foreign ministry says a bus carrying Turks has come under armed attack in Syria. http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/n.php?n=ankara-turkey-2011-11-21 This could be a causa belli for Turkey. |
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| LoisFaith2000 | Nov 23 2011, 02:12 PM Post #272 |
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Arab states, Turkey plan 'No-Fly Zone' over Syria Senior European sources said that Arab jet fighters, and possibly Turkish warplanes, backed by American logistic support will implement a no fly zone in Syria's skies, after the Arab League will issue a decision, under its Charter, calling for the protection of Syrian civilians. The sources told Kuwait's al Rai daily that the no fly ban will include a ban on the movement of Syrian military vehicles, including tanks, personnel carriers and artillery, adding that this move would aim at curbing the movement of Assad forces, and cripple their ability to bomb cities. The European sources said the no fly ban might lead to the paralysis of the Syrian regime forces "in less than 24 hours." Meanwhile, it is reported that the leadership of the Turkish General Staff informed all the concerned parties with the Syrian issue its rejection of the idea that the Turkish army would launch any invasion to the Syrian territory including the area adjacent to the Turkish border to establish a "buffer zone" to protect civilians fleeing the violence. http://www.albawaba.com/news/arab-st...r-syria-402102 Americans possibly helping Turkey against Syria? And Liberals called Bush a "warmonger"? Obama supporters have gangrene of the brain! That's war # 4 baby......
Agree... The main players and backers is the "Muslim Brotherhood" they are ready to pounce once Syria leadership shows signs of breakdown. Nato blew it in Egypt and now the world will blow it in Syria. Edited by LoisFaith2000, Nov 23 2011, 02:14 PM.
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| LoisFaith2000 | Nov 26 2011, 01:29 PM Post #273 |
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Mysterious white goo repeatedly found blanketing cancer-stricken Turkish city -- are chemtrails to blame? (NaturalNews) Residents of Dilovasi, an industrial suburb just outside of Istanbul, Turkey, have been looking for answers concerning a mysterious substance that, on numerous occasions, has been found covering cars, trees, clotheslines, and vegetable gardens throughout the city. Milliyet, a Turkish newspaper, reports that government officials are currently trying to identify the source of this sticky goo, which has reportedly made a number of people ill and ruined local crops. According to Hurriyet Daily News (HDN), the Scientific and Technical Research Council of Turkey is conducting an investigation into the matter, but only after local media began to report that the substance could not be washed or removed from clothes, crops, and other contaminated items. "My products were worth at least 20,000 Turkish Liras (about $10,695), but they are all destroyed now. Cabbage, leeks, and other produce items were ruined by the goo. I cannot sell these to anyone. I have to throw them away. This substance also covered the windows of my greenhouse and it blocks the sunshine," said Alaattin Illik, a Dilovasi resident and greenhouse owner. According to Digital Journal, local officials in Dilovasi, which is a heavy industrial area with roughly 200 industrial plants around the area, have been accused of covering up the severity of toxic pollution in the area. This fact is made evident by the higher-than-usual cancer rate in the area, which is roughly 30 times higher than the national average. But another possible explanation for the unidentified chemical blankets is "chemtrails," a chemical spraying program in which jets deliberately release various materials into the stratosphere. Following days of heavy chemtrail spraying, anomalous materials and substances similar to the kind found in Dilovasi have been observed in a variety of places around the world. Unlike normal jet exhaust contrails that dissipate quickly, chemtrails linger in the sky and often spread into artificial clouds. In some instances, these chemtrails actually leave behind what appears to be particle dust residue, spider web-like filaments, and slimy goo similar to what is being found in Dilovasi. Be sure to watch the following segment from a 1997 episode of Unsolved Mysteries where residents of Oakville, Wash., were sickened by unidentified goo falling from the sky: http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=EvRusfXUaW4 Learn more: http://www.naturalnews.com/034233_Turkey_chemtrails.html#ixzz1en25SFkO |
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| LoisFaith2000 | Nov 29 2011, 10:44 PM Post #274 |
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Turkey Increases Pressure on Syria Over Oppression By SEBNEM ARSU Published: November 29, 2011 ISTANBUL — Turkish officials continued Tuesday to step up pressure on Syria, saying they would consider having their military cross the border to impose a safety zone if the Assad government failed to stop killing citizens demanding democratic change. Multimedia Interactive Feature Arab World Uprisings: A Country-by-Country Look . Related Syria Calls the Arab League’s Sanctions ‘Economic War’ (November 29, 2011) Isolating Syria, Arab League Imposes Broad Sanctions (November 28, 2011) Foreign Minister Ahmet Davutoglu said Tuesday that his government was hopeful that an incursion would be unnecessary and that Syria would respond to sanctions imposed Sunday by the Arab League. But the Syrian government has shown no willingness to abide by its neighbors’ demands, declaring the Arab League move “economic war.” In a television interview broadcast on Kanal 24, a private network, Mr. Davutoglu said, “Despite all, if oppression continued, Turkey remains ready for all possible scenarios,” including creating a buffer zone. He said it would be established in coordination with the international community to offer large groups of Syrians protection from violence along borders with Jordan, Lebanon, Iraq and Turkey. “If further oppression gives way to a major human movement, tens of thousands of people leave their homes and move towards borders with not only Turkey but also Jordan, Lebanon and Iraq, there would be a huge stress on these neighboring countries,” Mr. Davutoglu said. “We never wish people to leave their bases, homes, but we also have to consider such a scenario and work accordingly.” Turkey was once one of Syria’s closest regional allies, and the prime minister, Recep Tayyip Erdogan, was once close to the Syrian president, Bashar al-Assad. But as the political crisis has churned in Syria for months, with government forces killing at least 3,500 demonstrators, according to the United Nations, Turkey has severed its ties, called on Mr. Assad to step down and threatened ever-increasing pressures if the killing does not stop. Mr. Erdogan’s Justice and Development Party strongly opposes international military intervention in Syria and still urges a political resolution to end the conflict, yet has taken an increasingly hard line. Turkey hosts the Syrian military defectors who are organizing an increasingly aggressive, if not yet effective, insurgency inside Syria. It is offering safe haven to more than 7,500 Syrian citizens in tent camps in Hatay, a southern town neighboring Turkey’s 500-mile border with Syria. Turkey also decided, given that Mr. Assad continues to ignore Arab League calls for peace and political reform, to divert all of its Middle Eastern trade away from routes that traverse Syria, siphoning off yet another source of income for Syria and severing yet another global tie for an increasingly isolated government. “Transportations via Iraq, en route to Jordan, Saudi Arabia, Yemen and the gulf will be further supported, and we’ll step up studies over this route,” Binali Yildirim, the transportation minister, said Tuesday in a televised statement. Limitations on transportation, however, would not apply to the delivery of basic food and medical supplies to the Syrian population, while border controls would be intensified to prevent arms trade, the minister added. Flights between Damascus, the Syrian capital, and Turkish towns continued as scheduled. On Sunday, the Arab League imposed unprecedented sanctions on one of its own, having suspended Syria from the group and issuing a travel ban against scores of senior Syrian officials, a freeze on government assets in Arab countries, a ban on transactions with Syria’s central bank and an end to all commercial exchanges with the government. Turkish frustration with Syria increased a day earlier when an independent commission organized by the United Nations Human Rights Council released a report that documented what it described as “patterns of summary execution, arbitrary arrest, enforced disappearance, torture, including sexual violence, as well as violations of children’s rights.” The commission expressed concerns that “crimes against humanity have been committed.” Syria has rejected any assertions that its military was responsible for civilian bloodshed, saying both the West and the Arab world refused to accept the Assad government’s view that Syria has been the target of armed gangs financed from abroad. Neil MacFarquhar contributed reporting from Damascus, Syria. ====================================== me thinking..... 
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| LoisFaith2000 | Dec 19 2011, 08:14 AM Post #275 |
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Turkey PM has cancer December 19, 2011 Turkish Prime Minister Tayyip Erdogan suffering from Rectosigmoid (rectum) cancer and had abdominal surgery. (This is common in homosexuals. If he has AIDS it will be hidden.) He was treated at the Istanbul hospital and at the Hacettepe Hospital in Ankara. The hospital prepared a special room for him to conduct affairs of state. Dec. 15 PM Erdogan and President Abdullah Gul led a meeting in Ankara to review preparations for war on 2 fronts, Syria and Iran. http://debka.com/article/21581 Its been awhile since this bully nutcase has been heard from. I have no pity at all for him. |
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| LoisFaith2000 | Dec 21 2011, 12:01 AM Post #276 |
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"I believe that we are witnessing the early days of a new world order" Turkey President Abdullah Gul I find the comments coming from the Turkey President interesting. Granted some of this is political but he realises that clearly the world is undergoing change and suggests that there needs to be institutional and political change to go along with it, of which is forming a new world order. I highlight key comments..... Turkey's President Says There Are Dramatic Signs of Complacency Towards Terrorism Turkey's president said on Friday that there were dramatic signs of complacency, especially when the European collective conscious failed to accept the terror coming from its core. President Abdullah Gul delivered a speech at the Fourth Edition of the World Policy Conference in Vienna, Austria, and said they had gathered to mainly discuss the new challenges and opportunities ahead. "We may still not agree on what to call the last 20 years, but, I believe that we are witnessing the early days of a new world order," Gul said. Gul said almost two hundred years ago, in 1815 at the end of the Napoleonic wars, leading powers gathered in Vienna to discuss how to establish a new European order, and the balance of international system was being discussed primarily on the basis of territory in those days. "Today, the sweeping impact of globalization is causing a paradigmatic shift in our understanding of the world at large. Unquestionably, globalization is much more than a mere economic state of affairs," he said. Gul said, "in the political sense too, territories are no longer a sacred shield of national sovereignty. Even, the most consolidated democracies are not immune to the process of global exposure and accountability." Furthermore, the tectonic shifts in the global political and economic system rendered global governance structures anachronistic, he said. Gul said, "with new players, rising powers and shifting balances, old rules are breaking down, or becoming irrelevant. This is why there is pressing need to re-evaluate the functioning of the global system. At a Chatham House conference last year, I argued that the current international system was at the state of a three dimensional 'imperfect equilibrium' in the political, economic and socio-democratic domains. Since then, along with the ecological deficit, all the said discrepancies have drastically hit the international system." "To give a couple of examples; we had the Arab Spring; sovereign debt crisis in Europe; alarming tension between Iran and some other countries; renewed terrorist attacks in Iraq, Afghanistan and Pakistan; a tragic famine in Somalia; and finally, the nuclear contamination in Japan. All these factors have the potential to push the international system from a state of 'imperfect equilibrium' into a 'perfect imbalance'. Therefore, we have to be extremely vigilant on the global governance of these issues," he said. Gul expressed his views on deficits in the international political order, and said most of current international political-security structures were shaped in the time of Cold War. These structures were under increased pressure to transform themselves in accordance with the changing global dynamics, he said. Gul said, "it is also an agreed fact that no single power can cope with these challenges alone. There is a need for truly effective multilateralism with the participation of the emerging powers. In this respect, the United Nations, as the flagship of the international system and global governance certainly needs a comprehensive reform. In this regard, the reform of the UN Security Council is imperative. Unfortunately, the United Nations has so far failed to adapt itself to the changing realities of our time. I have to say that the most common perception of the UN today, is that of an international structure which serves the interests of the leading powers." Touching on global economic sphere, Gul said four years after the outbreak of the global financial crisis, the world economy had entered into a dangerous phase once again. Gul said factors such as the sovereign debt crisis in Europe and weak economic data of the US had caused concerns over another global recession. "It is becoming clearer that the impact of the current crisis would remain longer than previously thought. Many European countries are struggling with enormous debt levels and budget deficits above the Maastricht Criteria. I believe that the European Union's negligence to the implementation of its own economic criteria paved the way to the current difficult situation. Moreover, the lack of political will and ineptness to take courageous actions in dealing with these problems further aggravated the situation in the euro zone countries. Those failed economies may bring down the whole EU with them. In fact, the very unity of the Union is at stake because of the split between the euro zone members and the other EU members," Gul said. Gul said, "ongoing economic problems in Europe threaten the global economy as a whole, since the level of economic interdependence among the continents is very high, in terms of foreign trade, international finance and investments." Moreover, Gul drew attention to the historic transition in the world, and said the way statesmen were going to deal with the unfolding events of today, would make a vital impact on the lives of many generations to come. "From Africa to Asia, Europe to Middle East, the order of the past is changing. Of course, the most important change of the new strategic climate is the Arab awakening. For me, the Arab awakening was a process long overdue, and is irreversible now. It is simply normalization of history in this part of the world. After all, the Southern Mediterranean is a region that has been the cradle of many civilizations," he said. Gul said, "in that sense, who can deny the importance of the Great Library of Alexandria, which was the single greatest archive of knowledge of the ancient world- It should also be noted that the region was home to many great philosophers like Farabi and Ibn Khaldun. Their influence in sociology, political science, and education has been felt over generations. Therefore, one can argue that there has always been the necessary historical and intellectual accumulation in the region for the ideal of a pluralistic democracy. What is happening now, on the basis of genuine homegrown dynamics, represents a correction of history and the course of human civilization." Turkish experience proved that traditional and spiritual values could be in perfect harmony with the contemporary standards of life and modernity, he said. Gul said it was no surprise that the emerging democracies in the MENA region were examining Turkish democratic experience and the institutional set-up, and Turkey was a source of inspiration for them. "Particularly our approach to religious freedom and secularism, and the way we have turned those notions into an ultimate assurance of democratic pluralism and harmony between the state and the society is highly relevant," he said. President Gul said the growing pessimism due to economic crisis in today's Europe was reshaping its political life. "There are growing manifestations of intolerance and discrimination in most European countries. There is a rise in electoral support for political parties which portray immigration as the main cause of insecurity, unemployment, crime, poverty and social problems. As a result, we are extremely concerned about the rise of xenophobic and Islamophobic tendencies. The horrific terror act committed in Norway last July, was a chilling reminder that the threat of far right extremism should not be underestimated," he said. Gul said, "unfortunately, there are dramatic signs of complacency, especially when the European collective conscious fails to accept the terror coming from its core. We all know that terror in itself is an insane act.Nevertheless, if we do not punish the perpetrators on the grounds of their so-called insanity, fighting terrorism will become an impossible job." "Most recently we were shocked once again, this time by the news of the cruel murders committed by the neo-Nazis in Germany, between 2000 and 2006. We were particularly saddened by the fact that 8 out of the 10 victims were of Turkish origin. There is a real sense of concern among the immigrant communities not only in Germany but across the entire Europe. In this regard, I commend President Wulff for his efforts to unearth the truth surrounding those attacks and to heal the wounds of the families of the victims. I hope President Wulff's political stand vis a vis the threats posed by the extreme right movements will set an example for all mainstream political figures and parties in Europe," Gul also said. http://www.turkishweekly.net/news/12...terrorism.html |
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| LoisFaith2000 | Dec 25 2011, 10:39 AM Post #277 |
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Trouble with Turkey - AGAIN! Dec 25, 2011 Turkey warships shell water near Cyprus gas fields. Turkey seeks to pirate gas, oil rightfully belonging to Greek Cyprus and Israel. Turkey is a very dangerous neighborhood bully. Cypriot President Christofias warned Turkey if they dont change gunboat diplomacy, there will be consequences. Turkish warships began turning their guns on the strip dividing Israeli Leviathan gas field from Cyprus Zone where a large gas field was discovered. Israel and Cyprus reinforced their naval units around the gas fields. Jerusalem ISRAEL, Athens Greece and Nicosia Cyprus are economic and security partners in Mediterranean gas resources. USA Noble Energy is working both fields. The gas fields are much bigger than first believed. The 3 governments look forward to becoming major gas suppliers to Europe, reducing their dependence on Russian and Turkish gas pipelines. http://debka.com/article/21598 |
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| LoisFaith2000 | Dec 29 2011, 01:18 PM Post #278 |
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Cyprus confirms gas find, sparking Turkey tensions http://www.bbc.co.uk/news/business-16346507 President Dimitris Christofias said exploratory drilling had revealed a field containing between 5 and 8 trillion cubic feet of natural gas under the Mediterranean Sea. US firm, Noble energy, has been drilling at the field which is next to a larger Israeli discovery. The find may provoke tension with Turkey, which opposes any drilling. Gazprom hails ties with Turkey Russian and Turkish officials, who met in Turkey, said they are pleased with developments in the Blue Stream natural gas pipeline. "During the meeting the parties agreed on cooperation expansion in the medium and long term as well as on main commercial conditions and amounts of gas supplies from Russia to Turkey in 2012," said Gazprom. |
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| LoisFaith2000 | Jan 4 2012, 02:38 PM Post #279 |
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Turkey's FM to visit Iran for talks on nuke, Syria Turkey's FM to visit Iran for talks on nuke, Syria By REUTERS 01/04/2012 00:23 Davutoglu's visit described as being in framework of regular talks, comes at a time of key changes in region for 2 powers. ISTANBUL - Turkey's foreign minister will visit Tehran on Wednesday for talks with his Iranian counterpart on Iran's nuclear program and developments in neighboring Iraq and Syria, the Turkish Foreign Ministry said late on Tuesday. Ahmet Davutoglu's visit was described as being in the framework of regular talks between the two ministers, but it comes at a key time for the region and relations between the two regional powers. "It is intended that they will exchange views on topical subjects such as Iran's nuclear program and developments in Syria and Iraq," the Turkish foreign ministry said. Davutoglu's visit was set to finish on Thursday. Turkey is evaluating whether to seek a waiver from the United States to exempt Turkish oil importer Tupras from new US sanctions on institutions that deal with Iran's central bank, a Turkish official said on Tuesday. US ally Turkey is among the biggest buyers of Iranian oil and gas. It gets about 30 percent of its oil from neighbor Iran, and Tupras, Turkey's biggest crude oil importer is a big buyer of Iranian crude. The United States has armed itself with tough measures targeting financial institutions that deal with Iran's central bank, the main clearinghouse through which OPEC's No. 2 oil exporter deals with clients around the world. The law, signed by President Barack Obama on Saturday, allows the US to exempt institutions in a country that has significantly reduced its dealings with Iran. Obama may also grant waivers deemed to be in the US national interest or otherwise necessary for energy market stability. Turkey is bound by UN sanctions against Iran, though it opposed the last round of measures in 2010, and it insists it is not obliged to follow non-UN sanctions. Iran threatened on Tuesday to take action if the US Navy moves an aircraft carrier into the Gulf, Tehran's most aggressive statement yet after weeks of sabre-rattling as new US and EU financial sanctions take a toll on its economy. http://www.jpost.com/MiddleEast/Arti...Vsje_HhdB9Zldd |
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| LoisFaith2000 | Mar 10 2012, 04:03 AM Post #280 |
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http://www.hurriyetdailynews.com/yes-us-should-bomb-the-syrian-regime-.aspx?PageID=238&NID=15395&NewsCatID=411 |
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