6 billion in bribes may not be enough.

flavio said:
6 billion in bribes may not be enough.
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But then again...read the highlighted part, it's important

Turkey Rejects U.S. Troop Deployment Plan
Sat Mar 1, 3:59 PM ET

By LOUIS MEIXLER, Associated Press Writer

ANKARA, Turkey - Turkey's parliament dealt a stunning blow to U.S. war planning Saturday by failing to approve a bill allowing in American combat troops to open a northern front against Iraq.

The decision was likely to seriously strain ties with Washington and marked a setback to U.S. efforts to show Saddam Hussein that he is surrounded and his neighbors support a U.S.-led coalition.

Prime Minister Abdullah Gul hastily called a meeting with his top ministers. It was not immediately clear if his Islamic-influenced ruling Justice and Development party would resubmit the motion. "We will assess all this," said Gul, looking shaken and angry.

The parliament vote was 264-250 in favor, with 19 abstentions. But speaker Bulent Arinc nullified the decision because it was four short of the simple majority required by the constitution. He then closed parliament until Tuesday.

U.S. Ambassador Robert Pearson rushed to the Foreign Ministry after the vote.
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I think he's suggesting that Turkey just voted against having AWACs aircraft and Patriot missles defending them.
 
Prof is pretty close.

NOthing flavio, just that yes/no/yes/no became yes, but.
 
So at the moment the bill to let the US use them as a staging ground has not passed. But they may try again next week?

I wonder how often they can vote on it.
 
For the sake of argumennt, Bush is a big fat doodlehead with war on the noggin' & a taste for 12 year old boys. :D That said, what would saddam do if people around the globe had a KICK saddams ASS Rally & Turkey & the rest of the goons decided to not harass us & let us into their country. My bet is he'd leave quietly & in a hurry. A little show of solidarity & preparedness for war might be enough. We'll never know I suppose.
 
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