Could the Turkish government somehow be falling out of favour with Washington ... or maybe only with the Washington press? Or perhaps it's just a topical report and there really is no agenda, and I'm just a weirdo to even dream there could be one.
The Washington Post reports what we would perhaps call misogynistic comments (ie women should know their place type comments) expressed by the 'Justice and Development Party (or AKP)' Deputy Prime Minister Bulent Arinc.
The political party which is currently in government is described as one where:
moderate Islamist politics are steadily transforming a country founded upon secularism.
So the country is becoming less secular in an 'appeal to conservative Turks"?
The guy also doesn't like soap operas, women nattering on mobile phones day long, or driving around needlessly.
Agree with him on the soap operas. Absolutely detest them. But what do I care if people watch them.
Suppose he's OK with men drive around needlessly. LOL.
I'm so glad I live in a secular society where women can do pretty much whatever they want.
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Independent (UK) - here.
Independent going with this story. In more detail.
Coincidence? Topical? Or a quiet 'anti-Islamic' type of atmosphere likely to arise in the press?
Bear in mind, this is purely my speculation and I'm no expert.
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