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Offline JohnF

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Whats the feeling locally regarding the referendum?
« on: March 22, 2017, 12:56:22 PM »
I'm curious, what are folks saying locally about the upcoming referendum, bearing in mind that Fethiye has never been what you could describe as an AKP stronghold? 

I know that there is virtually a media blackout for anyone or any organisation who dares to be a "naysayer" as some articles describes those who want a No vote to prevail, but what are folks saying about it, if they're even mentioning it at all!

Things are a bit tense in Istanbul if you're not following the (AK) party line, any campaigning for a No vote tends to result in violence and mob action.

If you are going to quote anyone, please don't make them identifiable   :)

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Re: Whats the feeling locally regarding the referendum?
« Reply #1 on: March 22, 2017, 14:28:03 PM »
We sat next to a small group of no campaigners having pancakes at the sunday market.
People were coming over & shaking their hands.
There was also a guy from the communist party giving out no leaflets.
Quite a large group gathered a few days ago in the main square and all fine.
Saw 2 evet minibuses parked on the side of the road.
People here dont tend to talk politics but a few Turks Ive spoken to are worried that its going to be bad news whatever the outcome.

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Re: Whats the feeling locally regarding the referendum?
« Reply #2 on: March 22, 2017, 14:38:39 PM »
There was also a guy from the communist party giving out no leaflets.

That is one brave chappie.  Try that in many parts of Istanbul and just a severe beating would probably be his best outcome.

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Re: Whats the feeling locally regarding the referendum?
« Reply #3 on: March 22, 2017, 15:12:06 PM »
I have been surprised by some who have said they will be voting yes.  In the main I think Fethiye sways way more to a no vote.  But a good number I have spoken to are afraid to air their views.




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