the middle east Thread

[Ebeneezer Goode]

I am assuming that Russia will launch nuclear missiles at Turkish cities. Because Turkey doesn't have nuclear weapons. Apparently this is how deterrence works.

Suggested no one, ever.

 

[HertsWolf]

Suggested no one, ever.

Lighten. Up.

 

[Ebeneezer Goode]

never!

 

[Dr Mantis Toboggan]

Sergei Lavrov claiming that it's a pre-determined attack by Turkey. Russian co-pilot claims they did not violate Turkish airspace and that they received no warnings.

it will be pre-mediated in that erdogan likely gave out orders to shoot down any russian air force that ignored warnings

 

[Dr Mantis Toboggan]

#RUSSIAN DEPUTIES SUBMIT BILL ABOUT HOLDING TO ACCOUNT ANYONE WHO DENIES #ARMENIAN GENOCIDE - RIA via @Reuters

ahahaha

 

[Ebeneezer Goode]

reports coming in that Cenk Uygur has gone into hiding

 

[Dr Mantis Toboggan]

reports coming in that Cenk Uygur has gone into hiding

gonna have to source that

 

[HertsWolf]

reports coming in that Cenk Uygur has gone into hiding

Presumably by turning up to work as usual.

 

[liu]

Heard that some Turkish threw eggs at Dutch consulate in Istanbul in a protest against Russia.
It reminds me that not long ago some Korean tourists were attacked by Turks who were angry about China. And one Chinese restaurant run by an Uyghur was also attacked.
It must take a lot out of them to accurately shot down a Russian jet.

 

[HertsWolf]

Heard that some Turkish threw eggs at Dutch consulate in Istanbul in a protest against Russia.
It reminds me that not long ago some Korean tourists were attacked by Turks who were angry about China. And one Chinese restaurant run by an Uyghur was also attacked.
It must take a lot out of them to accurately shot down a Russian jet.

You've got to remember that unlike China, the Turkish military tend to extinguish any form of protest with tanks and troops and long prison terms for those who protest. You've got to remember that other countries don't have such long-established democratic principles as China.

And as for taking a lot out of them.... One pilot pressed a button. Took about as much out of him as calling a lift.

 

[DarkSithLord]

BBC Breaking News ‏@BBCBreaking 1h1 hour ago
German cabinet approves plans for military support for fight against IS in Syria, parliament to vote on Wednesday http://

The German cabinet has backed plans for military support in the fight against Islamic State (IS) militants in Syria.

Tornado reconnaissance aircraft, a naval frigate and a 1,200-strong force will be sent to the region under the proposals - expected to go for a parliament vote as early as Wednesday.

 

[Dave-Vale]

Leave the efficient Germans to it.

 

[Ebeneezer Goode]

Their military is barely fit for purpose at the moment.

 

[liu]

You've got to remember that other countries don't have such long-established democratic principles as China.

Although I have a different opinion, I am still very flattered by your compliment on China.
But, I believe "other countries" doesn't include yours, does it?
I've only been to London, but I can also understand if things in Hampshire go very differently.

 

[HertsWolf]

Although I have a different opinion, I am still very flattered by your compliment on China.
But, I believe "other countries" doesn't include yours, does it?
I've only been to London, but I can also understand if things in Hampshire go very differently.

Yeh. This is how we deal with protesters in Winchester.

When you visited London did you notice that we don't all spit in the street constantly, we don't smoke in lifts, and we imprison and execute Scottish and Welsh nationalists?

 

[slaphead]

...and we imprison and execute Scottish and Welsh nationalists?

no, we save that for Isle of Wight Separatists...

 

[Stagat]

The Far Wight

 

[slaphead]

The Far Wight

So Far Wight they are nearly Dorset. Or West Sussex, depending on your view.

 

[HertsWolf]

The Isle of Wight Provos...

They are the military wing of the IoW National Trust.

 

[HertsWolf]

Wight Power?

 

[HertsWolf]

Isle of Wight national dress after independence.

 

[Dr Mantis Toboggan]

 

[liu]

Yeh. This is how we deal with protesters in Winchester.

When you visited London did you notice that we don't all spit in the street constantly, we don't smoke in lifts, and we imprison and execute Scottish and Welsh nationalists?

No, I didn't notice those things. Did you?
It doesn't mean I don't believe you. It's just that as a first time visitor, I was focused on so many amazing things that I didn't get to see in other cities.
Maybe in another thread (this is going off topic right now) you can tell me what esle you have noticed in London. It helps me get a picture of your everyday life.

 

[Ebeneezer Goode]

It's interesting that whichever side of the political spectrum we fall on we all seem to fall into this trap of tacitly accepting the white man as some kind of warden of the Earth.

 

[HertsWolf]

It's interesting that whichever side of the political spectrum we fall on we all seem to fall into this trap of tacitly accepting the white man as some kind of warden of the Earth.

Do we accept it? I would suggest that the white man took that role and never really considered giving it up. It is interesting that you don't see other Arab states storming into Iraq/Syria/Grenada/take your pick. But I see your point.

 

[HertsWolf]

No, I didn't notice those things. Did you?
It doesn't mean I don't believe you. It's just that as a first time visitor, I was focused on so many amazing things that I didn't get to see in other cities.

Oh cool. Hope you got to see us suppressing religions, our one-party political system and our laogai camps. Always first on the tourist agenda in London.

 

[Dr Mantis Toboggan]

It's interesting that whichever side of the political spectrum we fall on we all seem to fall into this trap of tacitly accepting the white man as some kind of warden of the Earth.

u have a stick up your butt big enough to pot planets into black holes

 

[Abertawe]

Oh cool. Hope you got to see us suppressing religions, our one-party political system and our laogai camps. Always first on the tourist agenda in London.

Why you being a tool?

 

[HertsWolf]

Why you being a tool?

Probably in response to some quite smug and mocking comments wrt other nations and their citizens. Post #340 above is one of them.

 

[Abertawe]

Don't see it myself. You're being overly zealous. Leave the China man alone.