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turkeyintrouble··on Social media shutdown in Turkey
Yes. The problem is more complex than "democracy ra ra ra".
turkeyintrouble··on Social media shutdown in Turkey
His source has nothing to do with Erdogan. It's a conservative American think tank.

The parent is saying something controversial but he's being articulate about it. Look at his writings with more charity.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/City_Journal_(New_York_City)

turkeyintrouble··on Social media shutdown in Turkey
It's hard to have a peaceful revolution when the people are mostly in favor of him.
turkeyintrouble··on Social media shutdown in Turkey
It's strange that Gulen is considered a radical islamist by some and a super pacifists, modern muslim by others. How is this possible?

For some background, he's well supported in international muslims with seemingly more forward-thinking views.

https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/G%C3%BClen_movement