I don’t think it’s “tuning its back on entering the EU” so much as it’s acting as a representative from the EU and, with Syria’s assistance, going through the ceremonial motions (the removed shoes) to meet with Iran & Libya. (I’m not familiar with the purpose. I’m neither convinced the leaders of Iran & Libya are worth talking to nor committed, as so many talk like they are, to nothing more than rattling sabers and throwing insults at them.) Tend to lean toward finding new channels for communication as a good thing.
Take your shoes off before entering the house. Turkey IS the much U.S. touted “Muslim democracy”. Does remind that there was a time when many in the U.S. were debating whether to join the “allies” or the “Axis” powers.
ben_david over 14 years ago
What am I missing - about the shoes?
OmqR-IV.0 over 14 years ago
Not sure what Pep’s point is here. Is he saying Turkey is turning its back on entering the EU and choosing to deal with Libya, Iran & Syria?
realman over 14 years ago
I don’t think it’s “tuning its back on entering the EU” so much as it’s acting as a representative from the EU and, with Syria’s assistance, going through the ceremonial motions (the removed shoes) to meet with Iran & Libya. (I’m not familiar with the purpose. I’m neither convinced the leaders of Iran & Libya are worth talking to nor committed, as so many talk like they are, to nothing more than rattling sabers and throwing insults at them.) Tend to lean toward finding new channels for communication as a good thing.
Dtroutma over 14 years ago
Take your shoes off before entering the house. Turkey IS the much U.S. touted “Muslim democracy”. Does remind that there was a time when many in the U.S. were debating whether to join the “allies” or the “Axis” powers.
OmqR-IV.0 over 14 years ago
Thx realman, that sheds light on the cartoon.