In a message dated 3/2/03 9:18:33 PM Central Standard Time,
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>  besides the Turkish military {which actually holds the power] are very
> silent aboutthis and the government senses an imminent overthrow if they go
> against thewishes of the Turkish people. It is really funny, the diplomatic
> tact being
> employed in dealing with North Korea was recommended to the administration
> in dealing with Iraq. What a duplicitous band of conservatives for lack of
> a better descriptive adjective.
>
Sang,
Yep! I am sure fear of the military's intervention  played a big role because
some of the people in the Turkish government were ready to barter for money
or was that just an excuse.? As for the duplicity, it is interesting indeed,
but  it is the oil factor.

Jabou

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