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Turkish PM responds
As you are probably aware, the US Congress is set to have a full vote about the Armenian Genocide. Per the bill, it's just a US Congressional "recognition" of the Armenian Genocide by the Ottoman Empire between 1914-1920. But to the 1.5 Armenians spread across the US (more than actually live in Armenia), it means more - a lot more. Armenians have been working on this since before Clinton. Never has our government tried to force the world to officially acknowledge the Armenian Genocide, even though it is generally considered the first genocide of the 20th century. (Here's some good background info about the bill via USNews.)
So Erdogan responded via last Friday's Wall Street Journal. Here is the editorial. Reminds me a lot of what Sudan President Hassan says about what has gone on in Darfur.
This part is the most offensive:
Many Turks lost their lives during the mutual killings. And despite an onslaught of Armenian terror that lasted decades and took many innocent Turkish lives (including in the U.S.) Turkey has always been the one extending the olive branch.
That quote is insanely offensive. However, his threats look to be working: previous supporters are suddenly losing interest in the bill.
Eventually, someday, it will pass.
If you don't know much about the Armenian Genocide, here are a few links:
University of Minnesota's Center for the study of Genocides
PS: FYI, I am a little fearful of what Turkish hackers will do to my sites when they read this. This is not a joke - I've had run-ins in the past.
