"Turkey: Quo Vadis
A pre-election profile of a nation where politics defies predictions
Michael Werbowski (minou)
Published 2007-07-15 17:38 (KST)
With one week to go before elections, Turkey seems somewhat lethargic about politics. Nevertheless, here in Istanbul, minivans with electoral slogans and logos plastered on them circulate throughout the city. From loudspeakers music blares onto the crowded sidewalks and the promises of candidates and their party platforms are spewed out in ear piercing decibels. The colorful vans stop in narrow alleyways and distribute festoons and flags to eager young children and to Turkish voters who seem to be delighted with these party 'presents' or free electoral handouts."
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