Of course this is my opinion, but this tyrant Erdogan takes pride in the humiliation that he now inflicts on those involved in the Coup; and according to Drudge and British Press, the count of those arrested now exceeds 6,000:
http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/turkey-coup-disturbing-picture-shows-8437742 Turkey coup: Disturbing picture shows soldiers 'bound naked' as Turkish President is warned over 'purges' - 13:56, 17 JUL 2016 - UPDATED 15:02, 17 JUL 2016 - BY ANTHONY BOND <http://www.mirror.co.uk/authors/anthony-bond/> Almost 6,000 people have been arrested after Friday night's attempted coup and there are fears over how they could be treated - - - - - 1089SHARES - <http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/turkey-coup-disturbing-picture-shows-8437742#comments-section> - 99COMMENTS <http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/turkey-coup-disturbing-picture-shows-8437742#comments-section> [image: The captured soldiers in a courthouse, Istanbul] These soldiers were stripped of their uniforms and made to lie next to each other after being arrested This disturbing picture shows dozens of Turkish soldiers bound together after being stripped of their uniforms following their arrest. Dozens of soldiers lie naked and handcuffed after being arrested following Friday night's coup attempt in Turkey. The picture shows how the soldiers were stripped after being arrested in Sirnak, eastern Turkey. They were then made to lie next to each other. It comes after a Turkish soldier was reportedly beheaded on Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge by a pro-government mob yesterday. Turkey coup: Live updates as tens of thousands march in Turkish cities after 265 killed <http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/turkey-coup-live-updates-explosion-8431256> CLICK TO PLAY Play 0:00 / 0:40 Fullscreen Mute Share Turkey today announced it had arrested more than 6,000 people involved in the attempted coup as President Recep Tayyip Erdogan asserted his authority. Today, France’s foreign minister said that the failed coup in Turkey did not give President Tayyip Erdogan a “blank cheque” to bypass democratic principles. [image: Turkish soldier beheaded by government soldiers on Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul]A mob surround a soldier who was reportedly beheaded in Istanbul yesterday[image: Turkish soldier beheaded by government soldiers on Bosphorus Bridge in Istanbul]The soldier was allegedly attacked by pro-government forces “We want the rule of law to work fully in Turkey,” Jean-Marc Ayrault told France 3 television. “(The coup) is not a blank cheque for Mr Erdogan. There cannot be purges, the rule of law must work.” Getty Turkish anti riot police officers detain a Turkish soldier Reuters Supporters of Turkish President Tayyip Erdogan gather at Taksim Square in central Istanbul He said European ministers would reiterate on Monday when they meet in Brussels that Turkey must conform to Europe’s democratic principles. Yesterday, graphic video footage and images online showing a Turkish soldier lying on the ground surrounded by a pool of blood. READ MORE - Turkish soldier 'beheaded by pro-government mob on Istanbul's Bosphorus Bridge' after failed coup attempt <http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/turkish-soldier-beheaded-pro-government-8433319> He can be seen with horrific injuries after the attack. He reportedly surrendered after the failed coup attempt but was allegedly attacked by pro-government supporters. Reuters A civilian beats a soldier after troops involved in the coup surrendered Reuters A civilian beats a soldier after troops involved in the coup surrendered Tanks and fighter jets were seen on the streets of the capital Ankara and Istanbul as the military tried to take over the country on Friday. Major bridges and installations in the two major cities were held by soldiers. Shootings and explosions were also reported in the resort of Marmaris, which is popular with Britons. READ MORE - Armenia 'attempted coup': Gunmen storm police headquarters and social media down in country bordering Turkey <http://www.mirror.co.uk/news/world-news/armenia-attempted-coup-gunmen-storm-8436891> President Recep Tayyip Erdogan's whereabouts were initially unknown as the coup attempt took place. But he was interviewed on a TV channel using FaceTime to urge his supporters to take to the streets and regain control of the country. Violent clashes were then seen leading to the deaths of 265 people with over 1,100 injured. On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 11:53 AM, Craig Stevenson <[email protected]> wrote: > Thanks to Smoken's informed analysis + opinion, I don't have to wade > through the confusing/conflicting information from traditional media.I > might add that the correct transliteration of Turkish names pronunciation > is refreshing to see. It is suspicious to me that the large number of those > arrested was done so quickly. How do you have names so quickly without some > sort of investigation? I doubt they discovered a handy list on one of the > plotters of everyone involved - particularly in the judiciary. > > On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 8:29 PM, Keith In Tampa <[email protected]> > wrote: > >> Good Morning Smoken! >> >> I saw Kerry this morning on FOX News, making a statement.....Apparently >> Erdogan has his drawers up in a wad over the United States (as of today) >> refusing to extradite Gulen. Kerry took the legal path, and was basically >> citing the Contractual (extradition Treaty) and U.S. Code on what it will >> take for Turkey to have Gulen successfully extradited. >> >> I've been involved with an extraditiion process not too long ago, and >> it's no "Slam Dunk" even in a low profile matter unlike this scenario. >> >> I also saw on my Twitter feed this morning where some in Turkey are >> claiming that over 2,000 individuals have been linked to he Coup and >> subsequently jailed. That a large portion of these individuals are from >> the judiciary.... >> >> No doubt about it; whether Erdogan framed the coup or not; it is surely >> allowing him to consolidate his power and clean house with anyone who >> challenged him. >> >> On Sun, Jul 17, 2016 at 2:44 AM, 'smoken' via Historical Pictorial < >> [email protected]> wrote: >> >>> Keith, >>> >>> *Did Erdogan STAGE the coup? US-based Turkish cleric facing extradition >>> over botched rebellion claims president orchestrated plot to justify a >>> clampdown on civil rights* >>> >>> What Gulen actually said according to the text of the article: "He >>> said: 'There is a slight chance, there is a possibility that it could be a >>> staged coup. It could be meant for court accusations and associations.'" >>> That statement is highly nuanced and meticulously qualified. Gulen >>> made no "claim" at all. The best that anyone could state honesty about it >>> would be that it was speculation. >>> >>> What Kerry said according to the text: "Secretary of State John Kerry >>> said: 'We fully anticipate that there will be questions raised about Mr. >>> Gulen. And obviously, we would invite the government of Turkey, as we >>> always do, to present us with any legitimate evidence that withstands >>> scrutiny. And the United States will accept that and look at it and make >>> judgments about it appropriately.'" Gulen is not facing extradition. The >>> Turkish Government has not requested it. >>> >>> What the Turkish Government actually said according to the text: "A >>> Turkish government official said the government 'has been preparing a >>> formal application with detailed information about Gulen's involvement in >>> illegal activities. After last night, we have one more thing to add to an >>> already extensive list'". The Turkish Government admits that it has not yet >>> requested extradition. >>> >>> The difference between the glaring bold face headlines and the actual >>> content of the text is somewhat overwhelming. >>> >>> My analysis: The last thing in the world that Erdogan wants is for the >>> US to extradite Gulen to Turkey. What he wants to do is use the media to >>> rant and rave about how the US won't extradite Gulen, and he may be using >>> that to justify closing the airspace over Incherlik Air Base. That action >>> has effectively grounded the US military planes stationed there that we are >>> using to bomb ISIS in Syria and Iraq. Incherlik Air Base is located outside >>> of the southern Turkish city of Adana (ODD-a-na) which is close to but not >>> on the Mediterranean and just west of Syria. It's been there forever. I was >>> on that base briefly to visit a friend about 55 years ago. >>> >>> Gulen is very important to Erdogan as he is, safe in the US. That way >>> Erdogan can blame Gulen, as he has done numerous times, for everything that >>> goes wrong. It's all always Gulen's "shadow government" that causes the >>> problems for him in Turkey. What else could it possibly be? >>> >>> Read more: >>> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3693729/Did-Erdogan-STAGE-coup-based-Turkish-cleric-facing-extradition-botched-rebellion-claims-president-orchestrated-plot-justify-clampdown-civil-rights.html#ixzz4Edlbhakq >>> >>> Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter >>> <http://ec.tynt.com/b/rw?id=bBOTTqvd0r3Pooab7jrHcU&u=MailOnline> | DailyMail >>> on Facebook >>> <http://ec.tynt.com/b/rf?id=bBOTTqvd0r3Pooab7jrHcU&u=DailyMail>Read >>> more: >>> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3693729/Did-Erdogan-STAGE-coup-based-Turkish-cleric-facing-extradition-botched-rebellion-claims-president-orchestrated-plot-justify-clampdown-civil-rights.html#ixzz4Edk2oTpN >>> >>> Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter >>> <http://ec.tynt.com/b/rw?id=bBOTTqvd0r3Pooab7jrHcU&u=MailOnline> | DailyMail >>> on Facebook >>> <http://ec.tynt.com/b/rf?id=bBOTTqvd0r3Pooab7jrHcU&u=DailyMail> >>> Read more: >>> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3693729/Did-Erdogan-STAGE-coup-based-Turkish-cleric-facing-extradition-botched-rebellion-claims-president-orchestrated-plot-justify-clampdown-civil-rights.html#ixzz4EdchxltE >>> >>> Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter >>> <http://ec.tynt.com/b/rw?id=bBOTTqvd0r3Pooab7jrHcU&u=MailOnline> | DailyMail >>> on Facebook >>> <http://ec.tynt.com/b/rf?id=bBOTTqvd0r3Pooab7jrHcU&u=DailyMail> >>> >>> On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 10:22 PM, Keith In Tampa <[email protected] >>> > wrote: >>> >>>> *Did Erdogan STAGE the coup? US-based Turkish cleric facing extradition >>>> over botched rebellion claims president orchestrated plot to justify a >>>> clampdown on civil rights * >>>> >>>> Read more: >>>> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3693729/Did-Erdogan-STAGE-coup-based-Turkish-cleric-facing-extradition-botched-rebellion-claims-president-orchestrated-plot-justify-clampdown-civil-rights.html#ixzz4EdHru24A >>>> >>>> Follow us: @MailOnline on Twitter >>>> <http://ec.tynt.com/b/rw?id=bBOTTqvd0r3Pooab7jrHcU&u=MailOnline> | >>>> DailyMail >>>> on Facebook >>>> <http://ec.tynt.com/b/rf?id=bBOTTqvd0r3Pooab7jrHcU&u=DailyMail> >>>> >>>> >>>> http://www.dailymail.co.uk/news/article-3693729/Did-Erdogan-STAGE-coup-based-Turkish-cleric-facing-extradition-botched-rebellion-claims-president-orchestrated-plot-justify-clampdown-civil-rights.html >>>> >>>> On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 11:18 PM, Keith In Tampa < >>>> [email protected]> wrote: >>>> >>>>> Former CIA Director James Woolsey was on FOX News last night long >>>>> before the conclusion of this catastrophe; and claimed that he had been >>>>> told eariler in the day from informed sources that this whole scheme was >>>>> planned by those close to Erdogan; and never intended to >>>>> succeed.....Woolsey said that he believed his information had a chance of >>>>> being 50/50 correct, and again, this was shortly after the Coup had >>>>> announced they were in control of the government. >>>>> >>>>> On Sat, Jul 16, 2016 at 10:03 PM, Harald Hahn <[email protected]> >>>>> wrote: >>>>> >>>>>> For good reason does the Turkish army see itself as the guardians - >>>>>> considering the succession of scoundrels who have plagued the country >>>>>> with >>>>>> the present one trying to be a new fascist Sultan when he is only a minor >>>>>> pasha. >>>>>> >>>>>> >>>>>> -- >>>>>> -- >>>>>> Thanks for participating in the Google Group, Historical Pictorial, >>>>>> which is the premiere men's forum on the web; focusing on historical >>>>>> media, >>>>>> and discussions of contemporary issues as well as our chronicled past! 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