Originally posted by Otto

Obvioulsy these concepts are not everyday discussion from everyday people - however the ethnic & racially based issues are now more discussed in Turkey - as (for example) I saw 2 years ago with Kurds much more openly proclaiming themselves and their culture then when I had visited 10 years before. Also 10 + years ago very many Turks in Turkey I spoke to were excited about the newly independent Turkic nations of central asia and the (future) role of Turkey as leading a new Empire (essentially) with them included and that the greatness of the Turks would rise again - and so on. This attitude has been acted on by Turkish leaders through broadcasts of Turkish language/Turkish made programs to these nations and through other efforts. ANd more recently we see more expressions from many Turks along these (racial and Empire based) lines.
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