A divided Turkey heads for historic referendum

[TomSea]

A divided Turkey heads for historic referendum

Turkey is a house divided as it heads for the most critical referendum of its history April 16. At stake is the country’s parliamentary system, which has been the foundation of its secular democracy; this, in turn, for all its deficiencies and interruptions, has survived for nearly a century.

Summary

Using underhanded tactics, Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan is campaigning to become Turkey’s sole and unencumbered leader as his supporters say this will make Turkey soar as an economic and political power.
Author Semih Idiz Posted April 13, 2017

The ruling Justice and Development Party (AKP) — under the tutelage of President Recep Tayyip Erdogan, even though he is constitutionally prohibited from engaging in party politics — seeks to turn Turkey into a presidential system unencumbered by the checks and balances seen in presidential systems in the West.

The AKP is supported by the right-wing Nationalist Action Party (MHP) in this endeavor.

Read more: http://www.al-monitor.com/pulse/originals/2017/04/turkey-heads-for-historic-referendum.html#ixzz4eEU13RLb

The vote is this weekend and would give the Sultan more power, unfortunately, I think the referendum will give him more power, iow, Erdogan (Erdo wan is how it is said) will win. I have no idea if voter fraud is an issue.

[Cyber Liberty]

Turkey is majority fundies now, so I expect this will win by a large margin.