Posted on 31st May, 2007 by TW
Now that I am back online, I am suffering from the mountains of chain emails my “friends” send me, thinking I am actually interested in reading some nonsense about how sending this email to 10 people in 1/10th of a second will make my wish come true.
I have found one which is strangely interesting - but, I suspect, not for the reasons the originator wanted. The “Friend” who sent it to me is some one I have not seen face to face for about 10 years now and (based on the other emails they send me), they have either been born again or think I am. Pretty amazing really.
Anyway, the email, titled “Wow, what a wake up call,” reads: (it is long, so it is after the fold)
Popularity: 44% [?]
Popularity: 44% [?]
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Posted on 29th April, 2007 by Heather
This is arguing from an almost less than zero point in terms of knowledge of Turkish politics, but, on the face of it, thousands rallying against a perceived move away from secularism by their government has got to be a promising sign for those of us who worry about the spread of religious fanaticism of any flavour.
The ruling party’s candidate is Islamic in its basis. Their candidate for the presidency is apparently seen by many as not being committed enough to secularism, despite his claims to support it. For instance, it is believed that his wife would be the first president’s wife to wear a headscarf whch is a significant issue in a country where Attaturk’s early 20th centrury reforms are still seen by many as the crucial underpinnings of Turkey’s modern democracy.
The military has expressed concern over the choice and the opposition are to challenge the choice in the courts.
Popularity: 25% [?]
Popularity: 25% [?]
