Trump was right when he said NATO was obsolete, and wrong when he declared that it was “no longer obsolete.” At very least, the pretense that Erdogan’s revanchist neo-caliphate, is an ally of the United States, needs to be ended. It is already ended functionally; it just needs to be made official.
“Turkey’s Erdoğan threatens US forces in Syria with ‘Ottoman slap,’” Stockholm Center for Freedom, February 13, 2018 (thanks to David):
“The US’s decision to give more financial support to Syrian Democratic Forces (SDF) will affect Turkey’s decisions,” said Turkey’s autocratic President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan on Tuesday ahead of a visit this week by US Secretary of State Rex Tillerson.
Erdoğan has also slammed remarks of Lt. Gen. Paul E. Funk, the top US commander in the anti-ISIL coalition, who said if Turkey hits Manbij it would face a sharp response. “Those who say they will give a sharp response have not been hit by the Ottoman slap,” Erdoğan said.
In his speech to the ruling Justice and Development (AK) Party’s parliamentary group in capital Ankara, Erdoğan remarks came after Pentagon requested an extra $300 million to train and equip the SDF, predominantly made up of the Syrian Kurdish People’s Protection Units (YPG), while demanding nearly as much to build a “border security force” with the SDF in Syria.
It is wrong to say that NATO equals the US, Erdoğan has continued by pointing out that all countries in the alliance are equals to the US and called on the US to abide by its NATO obligations. “What kind of NATO membership is this? What kind of NATO alliance is this?” he asked. “As president of Turkey, I say NATO is not equal to the US, all countries in the alliance are equals to the US.”
American support for the PYD/PKK has long vexed Ankara, as Washington views the PYD/PKK-led SDF as a “reliable partner” in its fight against ISIL and continues to provide it with arms and equipment in the face of strong objections by Turkey. Erdoğan has also stated that Turkish security forces were taking utmost care in avoiding harm to civilians during “Operation Olive Branch.”…
Andy says
Would Trudeau be allies of Turkey???
Why is Justin Trudeau so obsessed with Islam?
https://www.israelvideonetwork.com/why-is-justin-trudeau-so-obsessed-with-islam/?omhide=true
Tom says
Andy it’s because he has very little intelligence and is being manipulated by the operatives of the Muslim Brotherhood that are entrenched within the Liberal Party of Canada and his MP’s.
Trudeau is a young girl in a mans body and just as naive and hormone driven emotionally.
If we Canadians don’t fid ourselves of him and the MB control of our government in 2019 we will be in a world of trouble.
Andy says
Canada will go the way of Sweden, If they don’t get ride of one trick pony Trudope in 2019!
Andy says
That one trick for Traitor Trudope being his love for ISLAM! More than 10.5 millions love kisses and selfies have been given and it is still giving.
Rob Porter says
Andy, A huge problem is that Canada does not produce leaders. From Trudeau to provincial premiers there is not one worthy of being considered a ‘leader’, Kathleen Wynne just a disgusting individual with the instincts of a totalitarian dictator. She’s a lesbian, so therefore her life-style must be regarded ‘normal’ and children must be taught this mentally retarded rubbish. If, like Mark Steyn, too publicly outspoken regarding this and Islam you will be hounded by a Human Rights Commission kangaroo court. Canada is now a poor excuse for a democracy with the useless media contributing to this sorry scene.
SHUALI says
Well stated Tom!
J D S says
Coming soon……If one speaks out against Islam he will be jailed probably for life..
It would be a simple thing for the whole of the west to stymie Islam in its tracks….PASSING LAWS TO END THE MILITANT POLITICAL PART OF THE SO CALLED RELIGION maybe even to outlawing the religion in the west
like they would if Islam was, say, a political party…surely No one would allow a political party to exist with the edicts Islam has…or would they???
Tom says
Erdogan has always been an Islamic wolf in NATO sheeps clothing. His intentions have been clear to those who wanted to see them.
His support of the Jihad has been known for years and the mass immigration part of his plan to subvert the west and strengthen the Jihan from within the western countries.
“Assimilation is a crime against humanity. There is no moderate or immoderate Islam, Islam is Islam. The mosques are our barracks, The minorets are our bayonets, The cupolas our helmets, and the faithful our soldiers.” Tyyip Erdogan, President of Turkey 2008.
Richard says
Actually Turkey has been occupying half of Cyprus for over 40 years and no one pays any attention.
In fact even the Turkish Cypriots are complaining now because mainland Turks are moving in and displacing them.
Compare this to the US reaction to Crimea and the UN attitude to Israel.
Why does Turkey get a free pass?
lucretiamacevil says
My thoughts exactly
Craig says
They get a free pass because they’re Muslims. Muslims can occupy another country, so can communists. The Islamic leftist alliance will always look the other way.
Rob Porter says
The U.S. is being utterly spineless over Turkey and Erdogan. His threats have been endless and yet even Donald Trump has not made a counter threat. To a wretched Muslim this is a sign of weakness and cowardice. Trump needs to respond and if any Turkish attack takes place violent U.S. retaliation against Turkey’s forces needs to take place. Let’s see what Mattis is made of. So far I’m not convinced with him waffling on about violent Muslims perverting Islam – like the rest of U.S. military, not least this NSA clown, H. R. McMaster.
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
with NATO or without NATO, Turkey have to defend itself against sponsors of evils, the evil united states and fascist evil zionist state of Israel, thé hostile enemies of all muslims. Let Turkey sack evil hegemony in the région. idiots !!
Tom says
Jay correct!!
The vast majority of muslims murdered throughout the world are at the hands of other muslims.
Thousands of terror attacks have been perpetrated by muslims on other muslims in the last 20 years.
Muslims are also the most prevelant murderers of christians in muslim majority countries.
Always has been that way and always will be.
Peter says
That’s only because they don’t have sufficient access or power yet to murder the rest of mankind (non-Muslims).
Tom says
Peter
No argument from me on that one. Just wait though the left and SJW’s will be falling like dominoes especially in Europe when Sharia is officially established.
Westman says
Ah, Ibrahim, it’s good to see you again. Don’t stay away so long.
I’ll make you a bet that Turkey won’t even be able to feed itself in 10 years without importing food. By then the economic failure caused by the “New Caliphate” and desertification will make NATO membership meaningless.
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
westman, you represent the mindsets of Sadist people of evil.mithraist Christian world Will be beggar nations in the next 10 year, While Turkey Will be wealthiest as Its economy is fastly growing.
POD in Canuckistan says
Ottoman slap will result in Ottoman being put in place. Bring it. Then we can dispense with the charade of Turkey being an ally.
Karen says
Yes, exactly. And the EU will know for certain that Turkey can never be allowed to join … ever.
D-spot says
Erdogan – still dreaming of the Caliphate. Why do we spend our youth, blood and treasure on these inbred, unemployable misfits? Send all these mostly young male European ‘migrants’ back to fight their own battles in the middle east. Cut off the welfare $$ and let them sort out their own mess, and bring the troops in this never ending war home – the war for our safety is here……Not likely, but I can dream too!!.
Bad Penguin says
Funny that he is saying this considering Turkish forces are getting Kurdslapped daily and he cant do anything about it.
Gjallarhornet says
Time to get out that big stick Roosevelt the first talked about.
Peter says
Our record is 100% in destroying caliphates – bring it on.
utis says
So little Recep goes to sleep at night dreaming of Bashi-bazouks and boy Janissaries and courtiers in goofy hats. If it’s with the last dying breath of our nation, I hope we show him what a Yankee slap does.
[By the way, isn’t slapping a bit effeminate for Sultan Macho?].
sidney penny says
“At very least, the pretense that Erdogan’s revanchist neo-caliphate, is an ally of the United States, needs to be ended. It is already ended functionally; it just needs to be made official.”
Same could be said about the pretense that Pakistan as an ally of the United States?
Karen says
Yes!!
Roderick MacUalraig says
Ottoman Slap doesn’t sound nearly as bad ass as The Sobieski Slap. Which is going to get delivered again with extreme prejudice.
LeftisruiningCanada says
Between that and the “Marteau Blow” to the face, it’s a done deal.
Roderick MacUalraig says
Indeed, JB. Funny… Quiet Man, me favorite. Lots of beer drinking & brawling. Always watch it around the St. Pats time of year.
But in my experience, to be honest, some men rate nothing more than a good slap to be set right.
Eric jones says
As long as Erdogan remains in power the USA will have to prepare for combat against Turkey. The USA has military and intelligence assets in Turkey. The USA also has nuclear weapons in Turkey. All of these should have been removed one year ago. Erdogan will try to hold our assets in Turkey hostage. Alliances that made sense in 1950 no longer apply.
Turkey under Erdogan is a potential combat adversary of the USA. I cannot be more clear and alarmed.
Eric
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
John Éric, any attempt to attack Turkey by evil united states means shower with Hydrogene nuclear bombs on the whole united states. Let savage mad devil Trump make such mistake ând See what Will follow. Idiots !!
Save Europe says
This pathetic toad exhibits such a massive inferiority complex, it’s incredible! He knows very well that Arabs loathe Turks, yet he is attempting to look ‘big’ in front of the Gulf Arab Sunni World, so as to look like a ‘big man.’ Truly pathetic.
infidel says
TURKEY… What an apt name for this mad Jehaadi nation… But then it is also an INSULT to the bird.
Rob says
This picture (not to mention the policies) of Erdogan eerily resembles Adolph Hitler.
Ibrahim itace muhammed says
westman, that is your evil wishful thinking inspired into your head by thé Satan (holy spirit). Turkish economy is even better than many mithraist Christian nations and It is fastly growing. You Will be a beggar nations when you could not steal from other nations. wicked pagans !!