Confusing Turkey ...
(...) “It is not possible for us to bring democracy to Libya but refrain from bringing democracy to Syria.” Great logic. But then every sane mind would ask: “Is it possible that we can bring democracy to Libya and Syria but refrain from bringing democracy to Saudi Arabia and the Gulf countries?” Or is Mr Davutoglu’s “hey we are bringing democracy to you” mission limited to bringing democracy only to hostile regimes? Why deprive friendly nations of the virtues of democracy? Do the Saudis and the Qataris not deserve the freedom to vote? (...) 12-12-2011 The execution of Amina bint Abdulhalim Nassar took place in the northern province of Jawf for “practicing witchcraft and sorcery,” the ministry said in a statement carried by the Saudi Press Agency. I am tempted to blame my confusion on generous doses of Bai Jiu, the traditional Chinese liqueur. But sober reading of the news causes even more confusion, as I inevitably catch even more confusing ...