I think if Turkey ever reverts back to a secular democracy, you might change position on that. I think the ‘they’re Muslim’ part is a smaller problem then you (or at least a lot of people) think, and the ‘they’re not democratic’ part will keep them from joining anyway, regardless how anyone feels about it. Turkey really isn’t as middle-east as the countries a bit more east.
I can’t imagine the EU letting a semi-democratic country in. It shouldn’t happen according to the paper reality, but Hungary made sure it won’t happen in the real reality either.
Alexander is tripping if he thinks Turkey can ever join while Cyprus is a member.
But overall I agree with his comments. He’s a smart dude.
Opportunistic and slimy but sure Canada good addition, Turkey probably not
I think if Turkey ever reverts back to a secular democracy, you might change position on that. I think the ‘they’re Muslim’ part is a smaller problem then you (or at least a lot of people) think, and the ‘they’re not democratic’ part will keep them from joining anyway, regardless how anyone feels about it. Turkey really isn’t as middle-east as the countries a bit more east.
I didn’t even remember religiousness, the dictatorship needs some revolting
I can’t imagine the EU letting a semi-democratic country in. It shouldn’t happen according to the paper reality, but Hungary made sure it won’t happen in the real reality either.
Technically none are democratic as capitalist countries but I digress
His public persona is very different from his private one, and his public agenda is also different from his private one.