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originally posted by: intrepid
originally posted by: yuppa
a reply to: 23432
Napolean died at waterloo. he wasnt that smart apparently.
He died in exile after bouncing around British controlled island. You're right. Some aren't that smart. Although it was his major loss.
originally posted by: tony9802
a reply to: 23432
I doubt Erdogan will be successful securing visas, my opinion is that he is going much too far obviously..also just want to state that I personally have been to Turkey and I think it 's a great nation, the people are very nice, and very welcoming..the food there is super and I like their tea beverages as well..just posting the article because no one seems to have noticed it, and i haven't seen this in any standard press source..when I state that Erdogan is showing his true colours I am referring to his attitude..and that's it..besides Turkish folk are actually quite caucasian looking, the problem with the possibility of the continued migrant issue is that radical extremists can more easily gain access to Europe..that's it..
originally posted by: 23432
The truth is Turkish Economy is heading towards 2 trillion GDP in next few years and projected to reach 8 trillion by 2030.
originally posted by: tony9802
a reply to: 23432
They need to stop the in flows, and one way to do that is to re obtain sovereignty by leaving the eu..how many nations are opting for their own Brexit through referendum vote?
originally posted by: paraphi
originally posted by: 23432
The truth is Turkish Economy is heading towards 2 trillion GDP in next few years and projected to reach 8 trillion by 2030.
I like Turkey and been there twice. Nice people. Full of history and culture.
However, there is a danger that you are on the verge making Turkey into something it is not. The above quote is a good example.
Turkey’s economy (nominal GDP) is c. 750 bln USD and is growing at a modest 4% per annum. Assuming that the 4% is constant then the Turkish economy will be c. 1,300 bln in 15 years, not the 8 billion stated. Turkey’s economy is about the size of the Netherlands, but with a large population the average Turk is poor by European standards, but slightly richer than your average Russian if that’s a consolation.
Even if Turkey’s GDP was 2 billion, for it to expand to 8 billion in 15 years would require a constant annual growth of c. 10%, which is not going to happen.
I make these observations in the interests of ignorance denial and good maths. I hope they are taken in the spirit they are given.
originally posted by: Jonjonj
Whilst the rhetoric might be a little "strong" the fact is that here we have a member of long standing named 23432 with millions of stars promoting a friggin caliphate! What separates you, mr muslim 23432, from all the other Islamic psychopaths the west has to deal with?
Nothing, that is what, you keep quiet until you feel you have enough power and then you jump up and scream at the top of your voice!
Erdogan is taking you to the wastelands of the middle east, be assured of that.
originally posted by: Jonjonj
a reply to: 23432
I changed my post precisely because I did not want to engage you in conversation. And now after answering you I shall once again walk away from you.
I am not odious, not in any way as odious as you appear to be.