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“The judgement makes no sense at all. It exposes the country, Turkey, to ridicule. It would have been so much better if Ahmet Davotgulu had behaved like a medieval jester, but no such luck for poor Turkey. Its Prime Minister is not taken seriously by too many people.”

Quote by Tariq Ali

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Tariq Ali is a British writer born on October 21, 1943. His works span a variety of fields including history, politics, and literature, known for his incisive analysis and critical thinking. more

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