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    Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit...

    Ilove this guy!




    Question 1) Can you evaluate the statements that were made by Obama regarding the subject of genocide during his visit to Turkey? What kind of message do you believe he was trying to give...
    Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit to Turkey and if Obama will use the word genocide on April 24th.



    Obama gave a very clear and singular message. What he said was this: “You possess the strength to play a very important role in the region and the world; I want you to play that role and support you but you must confront your history. There’s nothing shameful in doing that, in fact it’s a good thing and it will bring you to a good place. Look at me, I became the president of a country which engaged in slavery and where people like me couldn’t even vote.

    Confront your own history, become more democratic and you’ll see that it will bring you to a good place. This is absolutely necessary in order for you to fulfill the duty that’s been placed upon you in the region and the world. Otherwise you won’t be able to fulfill that role. If you think you can continue to treat frank discussions of history within a framework of crime and punishment, if you continue to treat the denial of historical truth and injustices as some kind of special talent and believe you’re going to play this big role in the region and the world, well I’m here to tell you. It ain’t happening.”..........



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    Last edited by Gavur; 04-22-2009, 02:41 PM. Reason: Add pic
    "All truth passes through three stages:
    First, it is ridiculed;
    Second, it is violently opposed; and
    Third, it is accepted as self-evident."

    Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)
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    Re: Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit...

    He's pretty good, isn't he Gavur jan. He put it well. I believe that Obama was the first US president to confront the turks with their warped history, hasn't he? Yes he did more than any other president since Woodraw Wilson.

    I just hope that he will also use the word Genocide on April 24th, but so far he came to it that much closer with his speech in Turkey.

    Taner Akcam interpret it well though, he is a good guy. Thank you for this post Gavur jan.
    Last edited by Anoush; 04-22-2009, 02:48 PM.

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      Re: Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit...

      I want to be like him when I grow up))
      "All truth passes through three stages:
      First, it is ridiculed;
      Second, it is violently opposed; and
      Third, it is accepted as self-evident."

      Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

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        Re: Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit...

        Originally posted by Gavur View Post
        I want to be like him when I grow up))
        You are pretty much there already Gavur jan. You will don't you worry. You are also good.

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          Re: Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit...

          Originally posted by Gavur View Post
          Ilove this guy!
          Hehehe, how can you hate Turks with guys like this around... he was Hrant Dink's friend. Maybe if everyone was a historian, this world would be a better place.
          "Nobody can give you freedom. Nobody can give you equality or justice or anything. If you're a man, you take it." ~Malcolm X

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            Re: Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit...

            Originally posted by KanadaHye View Post
            Hehehe, how can you hate Turks with guys like this around... he was Hrant Dink's friend. Maybe if everyone was a historian, this world would be a better place.
            Yeah, we would both compromise and get back at least Wilsonian Armenia on the other hand we'll provide them with goods that they are in need and start communicating and dealing with them like good neighbours. And if they want to give us back a bit less land, still we'll compromise and start communicating with a friendly dialogue.

            You know something? Taner Akcam looks a bit Armenian. He's got nice sparkling eyes but intelligent eyes.
            Last edited by Anoush; 04-22-2009, 02:59 PM.

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              Re: Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit...

              He is an insperation, after a lot's of perspiration.Being a true historian is tidious work, but makes me want to go back to school.
              "All truth passes through three stages:
              First, it is ridiculed;
              Second, it is violently opposed; and
              Third, it is accepted as self-evident."

              Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

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                Re: Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit...

                Originally posted by Anoush View Post
                You are pretty much there already Gavur jan. You will don't you worry. You are also good.
                You're too kind Anousik.
                "All truth passes through three stages:
                First, it is ridiculed;
                Second, it is violently opposed; and
                Third, it is accepted as self-evident."

                Arthur Schopenhauer (1788-1860)

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                  Re: Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit...

                  Originally posted by Gavur View Post
                  You're too kind Anousik.
                  I only say what I think it is. Btw; please do go back to school, it's always good to go. In life it's never late to learn more and more. I wish you'll do it, you're a smart guy, you'll be that much more smarter.

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                    Re: Q&A with Taner Akçam on Obama's visit...

                    Originally posted by Anoush View Post
                    You know something? Taner Akcam looks a bit Armenian. He's got nice sparkling eyes but intelligent eyes.
                    He looks parskahye

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