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Jun 3, 2013 8:57 AM
Anyone following this? Crazy shit in Istanbul and the capital city, Ankara.

Here are some pics (NSFW):

http://imgur.com/a/wOrZR#0

The Turkish government has restricted all social media and refuses to cover these events on Turkish television. As a revolution is going on in their capital city, the gov't is airing a documentary about Penguins.

NOTE: Not trying to turn this political, hopefully this can stay in SB.
Jun 3, 2013 8:57am
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Jun 3, 2013 9:00 AM
A peaceful sit-in over the destruction of the last park in Istanbul was the catalyst that started this, correct? I saw some pictures from that first day and they were pretty brutal. Some lady was killed from a gas canister to the head. Another guy was sprayed with some sort of chemical while holding a sign and eventually died. Fucked. Up.
Jun 3, 2013 9:00am
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Jun 3, 2013 9:09 AM
justincredible;1451822 wrote:A peaceful sit-in over the destruction of the last park in Istanbul was the catalyst that started this, correct? I saw some pictures from that first day and they were pretty brutal. Some lady was killed from a gas canister to the head. Another guy was sprayed with some sort of chemical while holding a sign and eventually died. Fucked. Up.

Yep all started in the park in Istanbul. Peaceful protests turned blood shed.
Jun 3, 2013 9:09am
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MontyBrunswick

Jun 3, 2013 9:27 AM
I've been following as much as reddit has allowed me, since people keep reposting it.

It's interesting, but I don't get worked up about things like that. They live completely different lives in a different society.
Jun 3, 2013 9:27am
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Jun 3, 2013 9:34 AM
dlazz;1451834 wrote:I've been following as much as reddit has allowed me, since people keep reposting it.

It's interesting, but I don't get worked up about things like that. They live completely different lives in a different society.
While it is something that gets me "worked up" as a human it's definitely not something I'd want the US to get involved in.
Jun 3, 2013 9:34am
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MontyBrunswick

Jun 3, 2013 9:44 AM
It wasn't a shot at you. I just don't care about world events is all.
Jun 3, 2013 9:44am
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Jun 3, 2013 9:51 AM
dlazz;1451839 wrote:It wasn't a shot at you. I just don't care about world events is all.
I didn't take it as a shot at all.
Jun 3, 2013 9:51am
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Jun 3, 2013 10:18 AM
dlazz;1451839 wrote:It wasn't a shot at you. I just don't care about world events is all.
You literally don't care about anything besides your job thread, so this is not surprising.
Jun 3, 2013 10:18am
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MontyBrunswick

Jun 3, 2013 10:26 AM
DeyDurkie5;1451863 wrote:You literally don't care about anything besides your job thread, so this is not surprising.
nonsense. I care about you.
Jun 3, 2013 10:26am
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Jun 3, 2013 1:06 PM
This has been worrisome for me as I have family in instanbul. My mother has been getting as many updates from friends and family as possible.
Jun 3, 2013 1:06pm
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Jun 3, 2013 1:53 PM
like_that;1451934 wrote:This has been worrisome for me as I have family in instanbul. My mother has been getting as many updates from friends and family as possible.

So do I. Was actually in the middle of planning a trip to Istanbul next march. Looks like that ain't happening anymore. I think we're going to New Zealand instead.
Jun 3, 2013 1:53pm
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Jun 3, 2013 2:27 PM
SportsAndLady;1451956 wrote:So do I. Was actually in the middle of planning a trip to Istanbul next march. Looks like that ain't happening anymore. I think we're going to New Zealand instead.
That sucks. Where were you taking off from? I'm amazed by Byzantine architecture and planning a trip to Instanbul sometime soon to take some pictures.
Jun 3, 2013 2:27pm
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Jun 3, 2013 2:58 PM
Riot police not sure what to do, start harassing peaceful people along the waterfront. Fucking dicks.

[video=youtube;91_90zGwjpY][/video]
Jun 3, 2013 2:58pm
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Jun 3, 2013 3:31 PM
justincredible;1451986 wrote:Riot police not sure what to do, start harassing peaceful people along the waterfront.
Who probably minutes before were seen throwing molotov cocktail.

Kidding. The dude in that awful yellow shirt at the end deserved it for bad taste in clothing.
Jun 3, 2013 3:31pm
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Jun 3, 2013 3:34 PM
Someone should post the video of the guy getting run over by a police vehicle. It's crazy.

Ill post it tonight after work if no one does.
Jun 3, 2013 3:34pm
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Jun 3, 2013 3:39 PM
justincredible;1451986 wrote:Riot police not sure what to do, start harassing peaceful people along the waterfront. Fucking dicks.

[video=youtube;91_90zGwjpY][/video]

Turkish police have always been known for being fucking corrupt idiots.
said_aouita;1452018 wrote:Who probably minutes before were seen throwing molotov cocktail.

Kidding. The dude in that awful yellow shirt at the end deserved it for bad taste in clothing.
It's a soccer jersey...
Jun 3, 2013 3:39pm
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Jun 3, 2013 3:47 PM
SportsAndLady;1452020 wrote:Someone should post the video of the guy getting run over by a police vehicle. It's crazy.

Ill post it tonight after work if no one does.
[video=youtube;sbYQ_dzFniY][/video]
Jun 3, 2013 3:47pm
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Jun 3, 2013 3:57 PM
GOONx19;1452032 wrote:[video=youtube;sbYQ_dzFniY][/video]
Damn.
Jun 3, 2013 3:57pm
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Jun 3, 2013 4:49 PM
lol.
Jun 3, 2013 4:49pm
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Jun 3, 2013 11:32 PM
said_aouita;1452065 wrote:lol.
Yes. Hilarious.
Jun 3, 2013 11:32pm
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Jun 4, 2013 12:15 AM
Human beings being run over by people w/ a little bit of power. Said laughs. SMH, what a scumbag.
Jun 4, 2013 12:15am
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Jun 4, 2013 12:26 AM
Crazy stuff.

Here in America we think we have it so terribly bad because of gas prices, the guy we voted for didn't win the election, etc.

Puts things into perspective.
Jun 4, 2013 12:26am
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Jun 4, 2013 7:19 AM
Trueblue23;1452351 wrote:Crazy stuff.

Here in America we think we have it so terribly bad because of gas prices, the guy we voted for didn't win the election, etc.

Puts things into perspective.

It's coming
Jun 4, 2013 7:19am
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Jun 4, 2013 9:17 AM
bases_loaded;1452367 wrote:It's coming
If (when?) the economy collapses, look out.
Jun 4, 2013 9:17am