You have to really understand the NATO relationship with Turkey, Recep Erdogan and, well, essentially the Muslim Brotherhood, to understand the dynamics at play.
Turkish President Recep Erdogan is a perfectly Turkish man of notoriously intemperate disposition.
Erdogan wears many masks; however, unlike many leaders he does so publicly. He will say whatever is needed to make the ‘West’ think they have upper hand, while doing exactly the opposite.
Erdogan will decry terrorism, take in Syrian refugees and simultaneously kill Kurds and provide safe harbor for the worst elements of The Muslim Brotherhood (political Islam). No one sleeps in Erdogan’s camp without one eye open and a weapon under their pillow.
The ‘west’ hates his duplicity and leverage. The Russians don’t trust him an inch. The Arabs think he’s sketchy and the Persian’s tolerate him. However, Erdogan is centered in the Gateway between the Middle East and Europe; even Turkey’s geography is critical.
There is only one guy in global politics who interacts with Recep Erdogan in a way that generates mutual respect; that guy is Donald Trump. The skillset that Trump carries is his lack of pretending, his brutal honesty in every interaction. Trump could be standing next to Erdogan as a presser, answer a question and say, “He’s a strong man, he’s probably lying, but that’s ok, I like him, it’s strong politics, you can’t be weak we will figure it out.”…. To wit Erdogan won’t flinch an inch but smile inside.
In a weird way, 99% of the viewing public will not understand the dynamic of this relationship, but it’s funny. If there was one global leader who would be disliked by NATO more than Erdogan, it’s probably Trump. The two non-pretending leaders -absolutely critical for everything- have a great deal of mutual respect for each other. There’s a reason why the notoriously insufferable NATO manipulator met President Trump at the airport, with an official greeting. WATCH:
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The sunglasses over his eyes are particularly apropos.
Similar to FJB’s.
This is utterly fascinating. I never knew what to think about Erdogan but always wondered. Thank you very much Sundance!
When the Mullah’s were launching rockets and missiles in every direction early on in our latest engagement with them, I found it fascinating that they did not shoot towards Turkey despite a 350-mile direct border. It was only after a week or so that they lobbed a single ordinance in Turkey’s direction, almost as if Erdogan said: “Hey, Muhammed, you are making it a little too obvious we are in cahoots, why don’t you send one my way and let me know time and location so I can shoot it out of the sky…”
Then there is this…. He is as shady as they get….
Maduro Regime Unlawfully Sent Tons Of Gold To Turkey, Iran, Russia Over The Years: Report
Erdogan looks like he came out of Central Casting because he did.
he’ll be in the End Times casting, too.
Um, King of the North???
And at the same time French President Macron is in Syria and a major attack has just taken place on the hotel he’s staying in- he’s reportedly safe.
I’m really hoping our POTUS stays on his new plane and not in a hotel !!
Double-Tap Bombing Rips Through Damascus Near French President Macron’s Hotel
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/double-tap-explosion-rips-through-damascus-near-french-president-macrons-hotel#comment-stream
Sundance says:
“He will say whatever is needed to make the ‘West’ think they have upper hand, while doing exactly the opposite.”
This is precisely what we’re seeing from the Iranians as well, which is why it’s very hard to get excited about all this ‘deal making’.
I’m sure there is a deal in place- until 5 minutes later when there isn’t one.
I think the pattern with all these people in that region is painfully clear.
Taqiyaa.
While I applaud President Trump and his team, I can’t help but feel a deal isn’t worth the paper its written on.
Reminds me of
And pray that Trump doesn’t give the “strong man” and Turkey our crown jewel, the F-35.
The commands given out sound like someone severely constipated.
I know. Not appropriate.
MAGA POWER! 👊👊🇺🇸🇺🇸
The bosporus is pretty far from the atlantic. Just sayin…
Iran keeps firing on ships in the strait that are using the Omani side for transit
https://www.zerohedge.com/geopolitical/qatari-lng-tanker-hit-iranian-missile-hormuz-chokepoint
Well now that was interesting and entertaining. However, don’t ask me why because, unlike Sundance, I’ve no idea.
The guards are carrying wood-stocked M1 Garands.How thoughtful
Erdogan shuffles along like Biden.