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Reader comment on item: Why Erdoğan Decided to Shoot down a Russian Plane

Submitted by Barry Black (United States), Dec 12, 2015 at 11:04

The simplest explanation that fits the facts is usually the best. Erdoğan supports the anti-Assad forces. Putin actively supports Assad with military and ordinance, which could be a game changer. Erdoğan had to show Putin he is serious regardless of the consequences. If all Putin does is apply economic pressure, Erdoğan wins----since when does a potentate worry about the short-term effect on his people?!

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Title Commenter Date Thread
NATO? [176 words]
w/response from Daniel Pipes
Jonathan PfefferDec 14, 2015 12:03227064
1Russians never forgive or forget [39 words]dhimmi no moreDec 14, 2015 09:15227054
Erdogan , a distasteful person [113 words]Jacques HadidaDec 12, 2015 21:22227016
1Don't public statements offer more of an indication regarding future actions than private conversations? [39 words]Anon.Dec 12, 2015 17:01227011
Turks folly [171 words]WaielDec 12, 2015 12:48227000
Occam's Razor [64 words]Barry BlackDec 12, 2015 11:04226990
Was it really mindless belligerence ? [150 words]SoloviewDec 12, 2015 10:30226988
The N-word in the Woodpile [174 words]Andrew T. HalmayDec 12, 2015 09:49226984
1Turkey Should be Kicked Out of NATO [31 words]Brian O' ReillyDec 12, 2015 08:23226978
Very accurate analysis [115 words]GariochDec 12, 2015 08:11226977

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