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pauelena t1_j9ojzab wrote
Reply to comment by my20cworth in Erdogan drops idea to postpone elections by sherry_waseer
Erdogan isn't like Trump or Bolsonaro. Unlike them, the vast majority of the country's population supports him. Barring another major earthquake that kills hundreds of thousands, he will easily win the elections.
In fact, tragedies like this one make the voters rally behind what they perceive to be a strong leader. His potential opponents are extremely weak in that aspect.
pauelena t1_j9o8pmk wrote
Reply to comment by jogarz in Erdogan drops idea to postpone elections by sherry_waseer
Mid 2022 is nearly a year ago! The Ukrainian grain deal and the recent earthquakes cemented his image as a powerful statesman.
Putin and Erdogan should never be underestimated! No matter what they do or say, no matter how suicidal their policies might be, they are practically worshipped by the vast majority of their population. Talk to the average Turk in Germany and you'd think Erdoğan is some kind of demigod.
The opposition lacks a credible leader that could pose a realistic threat to Erdoğan's re-election.
pauelena t1_j9o0z6q wrote
Reply to comment by Scapenator1 in Erdogan drops idea to postpone elections by sherry_waseer
He will not lose, mainly for two reasons. Firstly, Turks love him and secondly, he has no credible opponent.
pauelena t1_ja31lye wrote
Reply to German chancellor visits India to boost India's relations with the west and possibly move India away from Russia. by CHTanwar
Unfortunately, Modi is copying the Putin and Xi playbook.
The world's biggest democracy is gradually becoming the world's biggest nationalistic autocracy.
Our grandchildren's grandchildren will be studying 2022 and 2023 as the rise of the totalitarian regimes.