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Turkey, more than anything else, represents the antithesis of what Al-Qaeda stands for. Secular, liberal, democratic, an ally of the United States, an aspiring member of the EU and provider of a massive force to NATO. Turkey's government is composed of reformed Islamists, people whom could have chosen the path of OBL but instead took the road less travelled and have become one of the most progressive governments in Turkish history. That's why they're hitting Turkey, and in particular Turkey's legitimacy and ties to the West. They're trying to radicalize Ankara, which will serve their purpose well. I believe that they will fail, and that they have just earned the hatred of the vast majority of the Turkish people.
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"Look, I'm pretty relaxed for a guy who just lost money on a rave. And who's currently speeding down the highway drunk off my tits. And I'm being chased by someone in a blue Corolla. Woohoo! I just ran a red light!"
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