One more thread to make a Turkish magic tale of secularism perfect

Submitted by Ianus (Poland), Mar 10, 2010 at 09:03

Hi, dear spa !

Thanks for your kind input. I like your comment very much.

> By following the method of Turkey any country can be easily declared secular. Simply anhilate the minorities by keeping a very small percentage. Then boast to the wotrld ;see how secular we are , how beatiful our way of life ...etc.etc<

I am afraid you forgot just one tiny ingredient in the successful magic tale of Turkish secularism. After annihilating the minorities you buy a lot of US-made arms and promise to buy even more in exchange for a little favor - spreading your happy-making tale of secularism and protecting you from charges of genocide or human rights abuses.

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