SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 3, 2013 8:57am
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.
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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 3, 2013 9:00am
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.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 3, 2013 9:09am
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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 3, 2013 9:22am
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MontyBrunswick
Jun 3, 2013 9:27am
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.
It's interesting, but I don't get worked up about things like that. They live completely different lives in a different society.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 3, 2013 9:34am
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.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.
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MontyBrunswick
Jun 3, 2013 9:44am
It wasn't a shot at you. I just don't care about world events is all.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 3, 2013 9:51am
I didn't take it as a shot at all.dlazz;1451839 wrote:It wasn't a shot at you. I just don't care about world events is all.
DeyDurkie5
Posts: 11,324
Jun 3, 2013 10:18am
You literally don't care about anything besides your job thread, so this is not surprising.dlazz;1451839 wrote:It wasn't a shot at you. I just don't care about world events is all.
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MontyBrunswick
Jun 3, 2013 10:26am
nonsense. I care about you.DeyDurkie5;1451863 wrote:You literally don't care about anything besides your job thread, so this is not surprising.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 3, 2013 1:06pm
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.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 3, 2013 1:53pm
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.
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Jun 3, 2013 2:27pm
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.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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 3, 2013 2:58pm
Riot police not sure what to do, start harassing peaceful people along the waterfront. Fucking dicks.
[video=youtube;91_90zGwjpY][/video]
[video=youtube;91_90zGwjpY][/video]
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Jun 3, 2013 3:31pm
Who probably minutes before were seen throwing molotov cocktail.justincredible;1451986 wrote:Riot police not sure what to do, start harassing peaceful people along the waterfront.
Kidding. The dude in that awful yellow shirt at the end deserved it for bad taste in clothing.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 3, 2013 3:34pm
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.
Ill post it tonight after work if no one does.
like_that
Posts: 26,625
Jun 3, 2013 3:39pm
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.
It's a soccer jersey...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.
GOONx19
Posts: 7,147
Jun 3, 2013 3:47pm
[video=youtube;sbYQ_dzFniY][/video]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.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 3, 2013 3:57pm
Damn.GOONx19;1452032 wrote:[video=youtube;sbYQ_dzFniY][/video]
said_aouita
Posts: 8,532
Jun 3, 2013 4:49pm
lol.
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 3, 2013 11:32pm
Yes. Hilarious.said_aouita;1452065 wrote:lol.
SportsAndLady
Posts: 35,632
Jun 4, 2013 12:15am
Human beings being run over by people w/ a little bit of power. Said laughs. SMH, what a scumbag.
Trueblue23
Posts: 7,463
Jun 4, 2013 12:26am
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.
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.
bases_loaded
Posts: 6,912
Jun 4, 2013 7:19am
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
justincredible
Posts: 32,056
Jun 4, 2013 9:17am
If (when?) the economy collapses, look out.bases_loaded;1452367 wrote:It's coming