(CNN) – Republican presidential hopeful Rick Perry on Tuesday stood by his comment that Turkey's regime is led by "Islamic terrorists" and called on the U.S. government to cut all foreign aid to its NATO ally.
"This is a country that's got some explaining to do to the United States," Perry said on CNN's "The Situation Room with Wolf Blitzer."
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Citing an increase in violence against women in the country, the Texas governor argued that Turkey has moved from "its pro-Western stance" to a society driven by extremist views.
Perry first made the comments during Monday night's South Carolina presidential debate, in which he questioned whether NATO should revoke Turkey's membership.
Turkey's ministry of foreign affairs released a blistering statement Monday in response to Perry's remarks, which have since caused a firestorm in the Turkish press.
"Turkey became a member of NATO when the Governor was just two years old…Turkey has also been among the front line countries in the fight against terrorism…The U.S. has no time to lose with such a candidate who does not even know America's allies," the statement said.
But Perry argued the U.S. should ends its aid to a country that he said has seen a rise in "honor killings," a violent act in which family members kill a relative, almost always female, because they feel the relatives' actions have shamed the family.
He also cited growing tensions between Turkey and Israel as a reason to dismantle foreign assistance to the country.
"The idea that (Prime Minister Recep Tayyip) Erdogan's regime has somehow or other earned our respect is not correct," Perry said
Ankara's relationship with Washington has been turbulent over the last decade, with sharp divisions emerging with the 2003 U.S.-led invasion of Iraq.
But that relationship has improved dramatically over the last several years. Turkey has commanded the NATO mission in Afghanistan four times over the last decade, and the United States shares real-time intelligence from aerial drones for the Turkish military's ongoing war with rebels from the Kurdistan Workers Party, who operate along the mountainous border between Turkey and Iraq.
– CNN's Ivan Watson and Yesim Comert contributed to this report.
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Well that must be news to our staunch NATO ally. Honestly when are the good and smart people of Texas rise up against these idiots who make their stae look bad? I don't like Perry at all but I am thinking of donating money so he can afford a handler to keep him from saying the stupidest of what he is thinking.
Can you imagine this idiot as POTUS? Turkey is an important ally. Trouble is, based on comments made by other candidates, Perry is only slightly dumber than the rest of the "clown car" field of candidates. That includes sucessful corporate parasite, Mitt Romney, who has also said some provocative things about foreigh partners. Saying statements are aimed at the low IQ, red meat GOP base doesn't make me feel any better about it.
As far as the elections goes: Let's keep the one we already have. The steady hand. Obama 2012
Get this turkey back to Texas before he causes us real problems with his abject ignorance. His fellow Texan Ann Richards had him pegged long ago when she said "stick a fork in him, he's done."
Speaking as a native Texan, I hope Perry gets lost on his way back from SC.
Yes, shifting norms and the ebb and tide of conservative/fundamentalist/religious anger and aggression towards those who won't live by their religious rules and beliefs often result in temporary periods and outbursts of increased violence and political extremism.
What? You thought I was talking about Turkey?
none of Republicans are even worth....a dime.
Now America is starting to see what we in Texas have to put up with. And some people here LOVE this guy, don't get me wrong. But Perry is and always will be in my book a MORON. He says some of the most stupid things then he comes out and defends it. Like it's ok for marines to "pee" on the bodies of dead enemies was the latest gaffe he made before this one. ( the sins of youth?) Is it any wonder the religious right group that met down here didn't pick Perry. Rick needs to get back here because unemployment is over 8% in Texas and since he claims he creates a lot of jobs we need some.
Once again, Governor Perry demonstrates EYE-POPPING STUPIDITY.
So anyone who has to balance "East vs. West" and has an honest policy disagreement with Israeli policy is an Islamic terrorist???
This guy makes George Bush # 43 look like a Nobel laureate.
Turkey is an islamic terrorist regime. Turkey must end its illegal occupation of Cyprus.
How does anyone figure there is democracy in this country? We always have 2 or fewer choices in Texas: Republican/Democrat, or maybe just Republican. Unless you live in a Democratic enclave like Austin, you will always wind up with the Republican. The Republican is graciously pre-selected for us by the Republican establishment, just like the Communist Party used to do in the USSR.
And we imagine that we have some input into how we're governed? We have no input. All we can do is protest enmasse like OWS, and then we get pepper-sprayed for excercising First Amendment rights. Things really suck in this country.
There are several idiots like Perry at my job that are in management positions...it's a wonder this company stays afloat with the way they think, act and bully their way into their positions while keeping everyone else "in their place" by use of their political/managerial muscle! disgusting!
Please DO NOT give Rick Perry anymore airtime – I watched the first 5 minutes and then I had to hit the mute button. I do not like to mute Wolf Blitzer, but Perry's voice and stupidity was hurting my ears...
Rick Perry is both an idiot and a job creator. After all, undoing the damage this fool causes every time he opens his mouth has got to be a growth industry.
But you have to give Perry credit for one thing. Being better looking than Reagan and dumber than W, Rick Perry is the perfect embodiment of everything that the intellectually and morally bankrupt Republican Party has become.
Didn't Turkey refuse us to use their air space at least once during Afghanistan or was it the Iraq wars, I'm not sure but it was one of them
I just listened to Wolf Blitzer interview Rick Perry and this man is no way qualified to be the President. His ideas on how we deal with our middle eastern allies is way off the chart.
Rick Perry's response to Wolf's question about Turkey was nothing. He is really as dumb as they get. And Wolf just let Perry walk all over him without answering the question. Make these people answer the questions, please.
Turkey is the ONLY islamic country that is democratic. It is not a terrorist state. It elects its leaders. Israel is described as democratic. It is NOT. You must be Jewish to be a citizen of Israel. I can become a citizen of Turkey even though I am a Christian.
Notislam:
Good anti-Turkish propaganda from a(n):
a) Armenian
b) Kurd
c) Greek
d) Jew
Though it sounds like "c" in this case, please state after you post your lies and false accusations. We would like to know which failed nation/race has more hypocrites with extreme double standards. Thank you.
And Rick Perry ought to do toothpaste ads. He sure as heck is not any kind of intellect
Turkey was named after Kamal Ataturk the father of secularism. This guy has no clue about foreign policy; he is just another cowboy from Texas like Bush.
I think he was confused, when he talk he sounds like Sara paling
Well said, Governor. We know Turkey Twice:
1st) a big Bird during Thanksgiving Day with some Stuffing and
2nd) as people with full of tearorist leaner.
Gov. Perry, if you're such a closet Crusader, why don't you grab a sword, horse and shield and go slay some of them infidels? Your arrogance is only topped by your stupidity.
Oooops!
Americans never cease to amaze me. That this guy is being considered for president is beyond comprehension. What a turkey!
Governor Perry is 100% correct; our frenemy has been coopted by the extremist muslims !!
Why is it that so many Republicans (Perry, Palin, Bachman) show such a lack of knowledge of world affairs that they can't remember who our allies are? Could it be that they suffer from the kind of non-fact related, religiously focused, politically biased education they want to impose on the rest of this country? These phony 'average Joe' proud-of-their-ignorance candidates are dangerous. It is unnerving to think of the kind of damage their ignorant fanaticism could inflict on this country and the world. On top of that, these poster children for ignorance set a poor example for america's youth. We need well-rounded, educated statesmen like individuals running for office instead of these egocentric political hacks.
Perry is flailing away trying to rile up the xenophobes. Unfortunately there are some that actually believe what he says.
Sorry Turkey. We know he's a moron and had no idea he would get out of the yard so to speak. Here's the thing. The govenor in Texas, unlike most other states, has no real power. So a bunch of his cronies bought that office for him and nobody else cared because, again, its a meaningless job. So, sorry again, our bad.
Sincerely,
Texas
His foreign policy experience is he can see Mexico from his front porch. Sounds familiar? It is sad that in Texas if a candidate has just one vote more than his/her opponent, he/she is the governor of Texas. No run off. That is how he gets re- elected here.
Hopefully thisTexas turkey gets to remain inTexas. They were stupid enough to elect him hopefully the trend will continue. If there was a contest for stupid the rest of the country wouldn.t have a chance.
Oh boy! Whatever will you do with all the free time you're about to have on your hands???
Perry has no clue. Instead of castigating Turkey, we should have been pushing the European Common Market to accept Turkey as a member. If they had, Europe wouldn't be so economically shaky now.
Gov Perry, go back to Texas, where they apparently don't mind all the silly things you say.
Talk tough, act tough, shoot first and ask question later is considered as STRONG. Some believe STRONG has to be physical and diplomacy is a sign of weakness. Sad but true.
It is embarrassing to have a Texan this STUPID! And letting the world know he is from Texas – much less our governor.
After all his stupids comments..It would be good to hold our governor election again, soon before people forget all the gaffes he has made. Embarrassed in Texas.
Yes, Indeed, the ruling party, AKP, in Turkey has moved Ataturk's secular Turkey from being pro-western to a more pro-Islamic structure. It's mind boggling that AKP, a pro-islamist party, receives the strongest support from the Obama government yet!
Here is the news to Mr. Perry;
AKP is also influenced and further controlled by Fetullah Gulen, a Muslim Imam who lives in the US, and by his religious cult worth billions of dollars doing business in the US. Fetullah Gulen's cult provides the $$$$ to support AKP government remotely from the US.
This Fetullah Gulen cult has the LARGEST establishments in the GREAT STATE OF TEXAS. I am sure Mr. Perry is well aware of them, since this cult also financially supports republican representatives in TX.
So I am having hard time understanding Mr. Perry when he complains about Turkey being pro-islamic, but on the other hand, allowing Texas to be the largest safe haven and operation base for Fetullah Gulen cult.
Thank you.
Great , smart guy perry! Syria is on fire and Rick wants to trow fuel on the flames.
Perry , Go home , start a country western swing band for log cabin republicans .
V_mag – agree, until there is election reform to eliminate the highest bidder policy we currently have nothing will change
Somebody put a sock in his mouth quick before he starts a war with his stupid ignorant inane verbal garbage.
This guy is a complete moron. How did he ever get elected as Governor?
Thank God that Rick Perry will not get the GOP nomination because this guy is clueless. Case in point he blasted the president saying that he should have had a welcome home parade for our troops. These are the very SAME troops he later said he would send right back over to Iraq. He says some stupid things then comes out a defends them. Could you imagine him as POTUS? Then again maybe it would be great for the Democrats if Perry DID win the nomination. Obama would mop up the floor with him for sure.
Anyone who lumps all Islamists together and does not know the difference between a secular democracy and a theocracy has no business running for any office involving foreign policy.
oh for x sake! all he had to do was stay quiet, and it would blow over. what a nitwit.
Pure ignorance. A guy like this is running for president, huh? Turks don't even want to respond. Though, I read one news about this on a turkish media. Here is what the news reads "Cowboy shoot himself on the foot!" hehehe.
First he condones the urinating on the dead, Then urinates on a long time U.S ally ,
My god what a complete moron and certainly an embarrassment to any sane minded American.
I searched everywhere and couldn't find a single reference as to when and how much of aid our government provided to Turkey.
Mr. Perry should fire whichever of his puppetmasters put those words in his mouth. If he can remember his/her name. And if he can remember why he's firing the person in the first place. What a tool.
God told Rick Perry to run for President, he says. Why won't he listen when God told him to drop out after Iowa, when Virginia and the courts told him to take a hike, or when he failed in New Hampshire? He is an idiot and, somehow, keeps being elected here in Texas, I regret to admit.
What a wanker, Turkey is a better model for Islam than anywhere else, good grief.
Perry is just another Texas moron. Remember the other one we finally got rid of in 2009? Does anyone in their right mind (and I do mean RIGHT) really want another Texas moron in the White House?
Turkey... he doesn't speak for the rest of us. He's just a Presidential "hopeful" like the other 4... just hopefuls.
This one is just milking the limelight of the run with no where to go. His own state doesn't even want him.
This is part of the Presidential Hopeful Palinisation (PHP) they sometimes contract.
Let's just nuke the whole Middle East and have done with it. There's not a good Evangelist Christian nation among them. We should have finished it during the Crusades, right, Mr Perry? Geesh. If the Republicans get in, the Mayans were right.
Tell this guy to just shut up.......it's OK to act like a moron here but we finally have gotten sime respect from foreign governments which has taken us a few years since the other moron was president.
Desperation, that's all. The man is a desperate knucklehead.
I lived in Texas for 3 years. I believe it is now being run by Christian Terrorists.
There is really nothing else to add. The previous writers have described this Moron Quite WELL.
How he is not the GOP frontrunner boggles the mind. He is EXACTLY what they stand for. Sure Romney is the godless 1% icon, but Perry is what we are really all about. If he would just quit beating around the bush and stand up for real Christians everywhere and come out against Romney's 'problem' it would all be settled.
I'm sure by the time Perry gets back in Texas,the folks there will have had enough of this guy! He has embarrassed his state to the fullest! He should go home and ride off into the sunset never to be seen again!
for a change, perry is right. the islamic apologists and arab appeasers don't like the truth but turkish actions speak louder than words and their actions in sponsoring a flotilla of palestinian troublemakers to impress their muslim neighbors showed us who they really were.
"Ya'll got some explainin' to do."
Really? This got wants to lead the country? What a bumpkin.
Perry: Please give up and go home to Texas, so Texans can vote you out of office asap...
What a turkey! (not the country of Turkey; Rick Perry; calling Rick Perry "dumber than dirt" is an insult to dirt everywhere)
Perry has shown over and over again that he does not know mitt about anything.
Maybe he is tired of running for President and he got in way over his head and he is just saying stupid things so he can get out of the race. Do ya think?
Rick Perry says the American monetary aid to Turkey should stop, because of women right issues in Turkey. However Turkish Islamic cult in Texas brings Turkish teachers to teach at at charter schools which are partially funded by American citizens' taxes. These teachers in return pay some percentage of their income back to support the cult. If Perry does not want American dollars to support Turks, he should start investigating Turkish charter schools operating in his own state.
Perry is just following the Republican playbook: tell and outrageous lie, and if you get called on it, repeat it again in a louder voice, until ultimately you intimidate the press into repeating it as if it were true.
Good thing neither Rick or the Trump are sitting today in the White House. Wars have been started just from a leader spouting off rhetoric.
Rats, There is now yet another village in Texas that has lost their idiot.
I have a friend, a veteran B52 pilot of the First Gulf War and Texan.
His words, "When Perry starts talking people will know what he's all about and won't vote for him.
I love it when a GOP candidate says something stupid then spends the next day telling us what "they really meant to say". Yet, they still keep saying stupid things. Amazing.
If, one of the more stupid ones get elected they will have their own 'Dick Cheney' to give them orders right? Being stupid can be dangerous, to us, if elected.
One day the chump will realize his "prayer meetings" only appeal to the slack jawed back water baptists in the South that want to "take back their country".
The rest of us are Christians, NOT evilgelics.
Good grief...every single time he opens his mouth he makes Sarah Palin look smart. Imagine the two of them having their own reality TV show, where they learn how to do something each week....like change a tire, or use an ATM. That would be some serious comedy. Someone needs to tell Perry that the joke has been on him for months now.
Oh dear. Will someone please tell him, for me, that it really is time for him to go home to Texas before he embarrasses himself and our country any further. Please.
Perpetual war. That’s what Conservative men are all about. They’ve got to keep Lockheed Martin and Halliburton in the b l a c k.
At the debate, with the battle cries from all of the Candidates, the Conservative sheep clapped in unison.
Thank God we have a Democrat President.
This is how wars get started in America with Republicans opening their warmongering mouths.
Sniffit and Lost in Texas Forever – good comments.
I am surprised A&M has not rescinded his diploma out of shear shame and damage to the school name!
I wonder if this clown could find Turkey on a map. Hell, I wonder if he could find Texas.
Before he says something stupid. Wait...too late! Go back to Texas and shoot some possums.
On their facebook page today, LOLGOP posted this "Thanks to Rick Perry, diplomats had to spend all today assuring allies that the Governor couldn't find Turkey on a menu, let alone a map".
Hey Mr. Perry I am sorry to see you selling your dignity, honesty and honor for few Jewish votes! You are only capable of being the President of USA in your dreams. You are the laughingstock of the world! Cirque du Soleil is looking for a clown. You better apply for that job before it is too late!
This man should not be allowed anywhere near the oval office. His lack of social grace and clueless demeanor will have us into WW III in no time.
And who is this hick from banjo country, that barks a foreign country has explaining to do? Who does he think he is? Merica, a nation of ignorant ideological clowns
So it would seem that foriegn affairs is not Perry's best subject. Perhaps he should stick to building fences in Texas rather than building fences between us and our allies. And would Texas please stop exporting it's defective governors?
And why would you vote for this guy?
Some of the comments from the Republican candidates in this primary almost seem dangerous and naive. They could make even more enemies, which heaven knows the US doesn't need. Can you imagine how clips such as these could be used as propoganda in many countries overseas? Right now none of these candidates seems to have the intelligence, capability and maturity required to be a good world leader. They put their feet in their mouths too often. If any of them becomes president don't be surprised if the US will be in Afghanistan longer, troops will probably go back to Iraq, there will be war with Iran and maybe even there could be US troops in Syria. The options are endless for these guys. It is really scary and hopefully Americans will see the dangers of taking a step backward. President Obama got Bin Laden and many other top terrorist leaders, brought the troops home from Iraq, will bring the troops home from Afghanistan and is really respected and liked by the countries that count around the world. How many other world leaders have been personally invited by the Queen to stay over for a couple of nights at Buckingham Palace? Well the Obamas were invited because it has been noted in England that the Queen really likes and enjoys them. He displays class and intelligence and always represents the US well. To try and get attention and sound bites, many of these candidates are playing loosely with the facts, making unfounded criticisms and meddling in matters they really don't know enough about. To put it bluntly, none of them are acting very presidential.
As thick as a Texas fence post but not nearly as useful. Indicative of the shameful level to which the GOP has fallen.
This is one of their candidate for the biggest job in the world. Think about that. Somebody I personally wouldnt hire to lick stamps
........Dont worry Turkey.....this CLOWN will NEVER be President, and probably will lose his state next election. Perry has proved there must be more steers than smarts in Texas...............
I guess he stepped in it again!!
It is beyond disturbing that someone like Perry could ever be seriously considered as presidential material. Media – please expose these dangerously incompetents with the ridicule they deserve. Don't just report these wild statements without comment.
What a nit-wit. O you people people of Texas ! follow the example of Wisconsin and recall him before he dose more damage to your already battered image.
Good grief!!! Wake up Texans!!! you call this idiot Governor, He should hold no political office, never mind POTUS. The Teapublicans in Texas will vote for ANY numnutz with an R after their name. Obama 2012!!!!!
I have a niece and nephew in Turkey working for a Fortune 500 country. Thank you for putting their lives at risk.
Rick Perry oughta be the next president of Yahoo since he is one already!
So enbarassing.
I have worked with many intelligent people from Texas, and can't figure out for the life of me who keeps hiring these idiots for governor.
Please Perry, do not drop out of the race. We in Texas are enjoying the break from you whil you are out there making a fool of yourself.
And here we have the dumbing down of the Republican't party.
This should be a wake up call for all right thinking Americans! The GOP's fight against intellectuals has led to this sorry state. This is truly jaw dropping!
A few years ago I spent a month driving a thousand miles or so through western Turkey. I met and spoke with farmers, shopkeepers, restaurant owners, manufacturers, tourism operators, carpet salesmen (of course), construction workers, and many more. Just about any one of them would make a better government representative than Rick Perry of Texas.
So how does Honor Killings and violence against woman constitute calling them "Islamic terrorists". This dude is extremely out of touch!!!
Isn't this the same guy who doesn't see a problem with our troops desecrating an enemy corpse? I would be willing to bet if it were a photo of some Taliban fighters urinating on a dead Marine he would demand a full nucler (note, I used the Texas pronunciation) strike. I hate to say it, Texas, but first, you picked Dubya over Ann Richards, then you kept reelecting this guy who has helped (along with his predecessor) to make Texas the political laughing stock of the country. Not only did you produce the two of them, you also gave us Tom DeLay and Ron Paul. What ever happened to the good old days of Lloyd Bensten, Phil Graham, Lyndon Johnson or Jack Garner?
Did he explain why he is calling the "Islamic terrorist"??? Honer killings aren't terrorism, are they???
Can I just say, thank God he's losing?
Perry doesn't know what is going on... Prime Minister Recep Tayyip Erdogan may be an Islamist that wants to move Turkey away from the secular roots, but he isn't a terrorist. This just shows that Perry doesn't know enough about world affairs to be president.
Not fit to be a gov., much less President. To even allow this kind of ignorance to run for the office says volumes about how low our standards have gotten. How low can you go America.
The sane people of texas would love to see perry get lost on the way back to texas. say some where way south of the border. and they can have ron paul to boot. the jobs in the oil field that perry claims he brought to texas were all ready here. just what brought more drilling action is a formation called the haynesville shale. perry is so stupid that he thinks he still has a chance to be the republican pick for president. he is too stupid to realize that he has allready lost.
For Pete's sake, shut up. No one cares what you have to say. Go back to Texas and torture the residents there. Leave the rest of us alone.
Perry looks more and more like a Marlboro advertisement. That would be a much more succesful career for him.
Hey Perry, the role of stupid, loudmouth annoying texan President has already been filled. The Bush Error has ended. We ain't startin agin. Capiche?
perry, your many "oopsies" are way over allowance. You are out. Go home.
Mikey – Dude you are spot on! LOVE the clown car comment! I can't believe these guys can walk erect let alone run for President.
the Texas governor argued that Turkey has moved from "its pro-Western stance" to a society driven by extremist views.________________
The same could be said of the U.S.A. And idiot Perry shall lead the way....
Only Governor Hair could put the nation at risk of war from a candidate debate podium. WE HAVE SUFFERED HERE IN TEXAS FOR A DECADE UNDER THIS EMPTY HEADED PUPPET OF THE RULING CLASS. We Texans vote on social issues (read, Evangical Orders) and don't even notice when our basic rights like access to the courts are taken from them by a blowhard. Thankfully, the rest of the nation is much smarter.
A loser, gasping for air without thinking, which is not his strong suit.
Why are dumb male former cheerleader governors from Texas allowed to leave the state? Didn't you folks learn your lesson last time?
Those are silly accusations coming from a loser, gasping for air trying to be relevant. And without thinking, which is not gov perry's stron suit.
Perry is mistaken to say that Turkish US relations were tip-top in 1970s. US-Turkish relations reached to all time low when Turkey invaded Cyprus to protect Turkish Cypriots from the Greece backed Junta. US even imposed embargo on Turkey for using US weapons in Cyprus.
Only a moron would speak to a fellow NATO ally like that, despite Turkey did a lot of our dirty work in Libya not too long ago.
Oh my, I live in Texas and this man is so embarrassing to us.
Nice!
Double down on the stupidity!!
To our allies in Turkey, please understand that Mr. Perry only represents approximately half of our nation's population. These are people who speak before they think. They are a menace to you, and to the world, but first and foremost to America. Please don't judge our entire nation because of the words and actions of the most depraved members of our society.
Governor Perry was wrong in saying that the leaders of Turkey are terrorists, but he was not wrong in pointing out that Turkey's leaders are militantly Islamic, allied with terrorists, and at odds with us more and more. they have their eyes in grabbing Iraqi oil.
I've got ten bucks that says Perry cannot even find Turkey on the map.
He is correct. Turkey military is secular but generals are fired by extremist Islamic politicians who now run the country.
Notislam: You say two distinct things. The fact that Turkey is in Cyprus doesn't in any way suggest it is a terrorist regime. For that matter, Turkey only controls half of Cyprus, if I'm not mistaken; the other half is controlled by Greece. Is Greece ALSO an islamic terrorist regime?
Priceless and perfect! Perry gets lost returning to Texas! Finally a way to save us from his further state damage!
I thought the news stopped reporting on this guy a month ago.
Well, he is representing the stupid & bigot candidates who think the only way to win is to make an outrageous comment like that, and brownnose Israel! It is getting old to hear every candidate running for the president addressing Israelis before the American ppl! is n't that sad!Turkey is a lot more democratic than us!Their growth curve is heading up,, our's( thanks to Perry likes) are heading down! Do not insult the idiots by calling Perry one of them!
Please oh please God. Keep Perry in the race doing your good works. We need the giggle.
To sum up everything perry has sad... Herp derp derp derp
There is a massive failure of leadership in this country. The GOP field, state governors like Perry and Palin. Overpaid CEOs. Do we get what we deserve (vote for), or is the system rigged? It certainly seems that the average republican is pretty dumb to accept these candidates.
God told him to run for President...I think it was to show the rest of the world what Texas has had to put up with.
The candidates should do their homework much better. While they think they will get support or attention from certain group/groups, they miss the fact how bad they can hurt their own country. Turkey has been our allies for decades and assisted to US and NATO more than tens of different regions. There can be always conflicts with allies, however this does not give the right to anyone to take the millions of people against us. I thought the candidates had more knowledge regarding what they talk on their speech, instead of taking few newspaper's posts as a reference.
His own words will ensure he does badly in South Carolina and he will depart then or just waste some more needless cash for another failure in Florida. By the way America alone cannot eject Turkey from NATO!!
You know so many of these candidates speak of more war military or economic mostly against islamic states and then wonder why we have a major terrorist risk in the USA!!
But you know what get down to the nitty gritty of why they are doing this. They want to scupper any Diplomatic initiatives Obama might want to pursue...... they cant vote him down on foreign policy in the main but they can by these unrealistic pronouncements fan any kind of mistrust existing as to America's current foreign policy/diplomacy..
Regards,
Hodgson.
Turkey a terrorist state? This presidential nomination process has gone to the dog IQ level. Please send this guy back to elementary school.
At least he did not make a dinner based reply when answering question about Turkey.
Problem is, he's right
Once they've emasculated the military, the AK Party will have no fear of finally revealing that they ARE an intent on creating an Islamic republic – something Turkey's constitution forbids right now.
Once they've stuffed the courts with ther own judges like Roosevelt did, the gloves will come off.
Turkey a terrorist state? This presidential nomination process has gone to the dog IQ level.
Perry is right Turkish gov is terrorist.
Dumbness in the GOP is everywhere, from top to bottom, but to have a guy this dumb as a governor is really astonishing. That he actually was elected says a lot of the state of mind of many Texans. Very sad.
Obama 2012: Intelligence, vision, charisma, dignity, and compassion.
Perry is a proven idiot. That's why conservatives love him. He couldn't find Turkey on a map if his life depended on it.
Given that Presidential candidates are not fully informed on all the nuances of United States policies, they ought to be careful in their remarks on foreign policy and at the very least make sure that everything they say is factual. Causing unnecessary difficulties ought not to be part of the campaign.
Turkey must own up to the genocide of Armenian, Greeks and Assyrians.
And there are still people who call themselves Perry supporters. And they vote. That's a scary thought.
Being from the far up north you cannot help but wonder what is in the Texas water. First Bush, now this dude. Isn't there any selection process in Texas that at least allows a minimum level of intelligence for office? Whatever political end of spectrum someone lies on, left or right, you would like to think your political leader is one of the smarter guys in the room, not the one sticking the eraser in his ear.
I don't like honor killings. I also don't like the government executing innocent people. Perry has trouble with the first but not the second. Hmmm....I think he should probably shut his mouth.
To Lost in Texas forever "Is it any wonder the religious right group that met down here didn't pick Perry." The only reason they didn't pick Perry is because he's too far to the left for them.
Perry has proven to be even more of an idiot and more embarrassing to the state of texas than bush. He has not idea what he is talking about with respect to most politics, certainly foreign affairs or anything?? go back to praying for rain as your solution to draught. btw, am i the only one who thinks perry reminds them of rod blagojevich (at leads in looks)
Geezalicious– I will NEVER understand how anybody in this state ever thought this airbag deserved their vote. What an embarrassment to this state! Please please please tell me he will never be elected to another office anywhere ever. Let him go back to leading cheers for the Aggies.
Turkey's leaders meet with Hamas which is a designated terror group, not only by the U.S. but also by Europe. And certainly the Turkish government is run by Islamists who support terrorism and fund terror groups like the Union of Good which has ties to Al Qaeda and the Muslim Brotherhood. So yeah, maybe Perry is correct in calling them terrorists.
Well, at least he will never be president. Stupid statements like these are the reason he will heading back to Texas to watch the rest of the game from the bench.
Honor killings in Turkey are almost exclusively done by the Kurdish population. The same group that the west likes to show as innocent victims always getting persecuted by the countries they live in. Turkey is always being scrutinized for its treatment of the Kurds because they don't want this barbaric behavior in their country but then also getting blamed for those things the Kurds do as well.
RICK PERRY IS:
(a.) more dangerous than G.W. Bush,
(b.) more extreme than Rick Santorum,
(c.) more ignorant than Michelle Bachmann,
(d.) more erratic than John McCain
(e.) all of the above
Answer = 'E'
Let's make enemies and start more wars. The Texas defense industry could use more money.
This twit pulls another lame move, then has his staff dig something up that he can regurgitate to somehow defend his moronic faux pas. These candidates are not just reality show fodder, they're absolutely dangerous. It's obvious that none of them are capable of winning against Obama's infinitely broader cerebral superiority. I just wish this could be over tomorrow so we could get on with rebuilding our nation after Bush brought us to the brink of disaster.
When was the last time Parry attended a national security briefing? What does he really know about the situation?
His willingness to mouth off just to pander to his "base" shows what a nimrod this guy is. Texas, I feel sorry for you!
Lol this guy doesn't know what he's talking about..Turkey is a true ally of the US
Nobody should ever question Perry's knowledge about extremist actions and feelings. Perry is the king of extremism. Hell, I expect to see Perry and Palin dump their spouses and marry because they are equally extreme.
The "good people" of Texas never supported Perry. It's just that we got a bunch of bad people years ago when people from other states started flocking here because their own corners of the world were falling apart around them, and rather than assimilate into the Texas culture they worked stridently to change it to be just like the failed places from which they came.
It was bad when we had that Yankee carpetbagger Bush as our governor (he was born in Connecticut, you know!), and now we have Perry. We keep trying to pawn him off on somebody, but nobody is taking. Hopefully, we will not be stuck with this Aggie cheerleader, er, I mean yell leader too much longer. Perhaps he will follow his beloved Aggies into the SEC, or something. Alabama or Georgia would be good places for Perry to reside, or perhaps South Carolina. He has a lot in common with people in all three of those states. His leaving Texas for either of those states would raise the IQ of Texas, and it might do the same for his new state of residence.
Having been stationed in Turkey and knowing some of Its' history, the best I can say of Perry is he is undoubtably ignorant of history, international politics and the Turkish people. He is not, cannot be and never will be Presidential material.
Rick Perry – another not-too-smart Texas Republican governor.
Rick Perry is making a mockery out of the USA. He should be advised to stay on his meds.
I am fromTexas, embrassed and ashamed how could we elect that idiot. America please forgive him this fool he don't know any better. Come home now Mr. Perry you made a fool out of yourself we not going to let you out anymore
The more i hear the GOP candidates, the more i lean towards Obama. These people are dangerous and have no idea what they are saying. Hey republicans, is this the best you can offer. I suggest have a tea party and drown in it. We don't need you.
Republicans voted in GWB...Perry is just another GWB
Mr. Perry: It takes one to know one.
Hard to believe anyone could make George W. Bush look intelligent.
Not ALL Texans are idiots, but their Presidential offerings seem to be. 'Axis of Evil' and 'Islamic terrorists' are not the way to make friends and influence people. The essence of politics is to be able to talk to people, so alienating some directly up front with name-calling (an ally no less) OUGHT to effectively keep such bone-heads out of any political arena. Duh.
This is what happens when you try to appeal to your support base by using base methods.
He's like the guy at the party that doesn't know when to leave.....
The Texas governor proves the USA has moved from "its pro-Western stance" to a society driven by extremist views.
I don't know if Perry's comments are correct or not, but I do know that he or any of the other GOP candidates, with the exception of Paul, would be better than the clown we have now.
I agree with Perry, Turkey is a third-world semi-Democracy.
The only way that any of these GOP candidates would win the presidency race is the way they did it last time by cheating in votes counting and get court elected. Other wise they absolutely don't worth a dime.
Another George Bush....he will declare put Turkey in the axis of evil and start a war !!!
Perry is not qualified to be governor or Texas. My granddaughter knows more than he knows, she is in law school. This is sad that Texas has a governor that is reallt, and I hate to call anyone dumb, but he is. His wife needs to ask him to step down from the governorship. He is pityful, I sort of feel sorry for him. Who is really running Texas? It can't be Perry. I remember everyone was wanting him to run. Now they see he is not fit. Romney is not too much smater. I can't see him running the country either. I am not just been bias, I am being HONEST!!!!!!
This man brings a whole new meaning to the word stupid
Turkey is a terrorist state . People get assinated for their thoughts , Just recently Turkeys war planes bombarded a kurdish village and killed 40 innocent civilians . Ardogan is the head of a political party that carries islamic idiologe with the dream of islamic empire . Turkey has 20 milion kurds with no rights whats soever . They are not allowed to study in their mother tonge language ... they are not allowed to have kurdish names .... the name you give to your kids has to go through government filters ... Radeo and TV s are runed by the government dogwatch pesonnel ... and Turkey has an army with barbaric history in the killing fields and villages , towns destruction .... Turkeish ary is the champion of killing innocent people .... so in the end i want to say i agree with Governor Rick Perry that Turkey shouldnt deserve NATOs membership and as amater of fact its shame to have Turkey a barbaric state to be member with the countries such a united state of america .
When Perry fails in his nomination bid, he's going to write a book filled with his insight and wisdom, and it will be called "The Book of Moron."
NOOOOO what the dem/libs & a lot of Republicans do not like about Perry is he tells it like it is and he will not back down or kiss up!!!!
Turkey is a fairly rich country, so we only give them $5 million in aid that is mostly for joint military purposes. Maybe Perry should look into this before he threatens to cut off all American aid. I don't think they'd notice.
Perry couldn't pour soup out of a cowboy boot even if the directions were printed on the heel...
And we thought we had seen the last of the Republican morons, when Sarah Palin opted to not contests these elections??? Rick Perry is a certified buffon!! What did Texans see in this dude??
I had tears in my eyes from laughing so hard while listening to this republican presidential candidate try defending his blunder. Once again he found himself forgetting who our allies are, and instead of admitting another debate blunder, he claims that Turkey is run by extreme terrorist, because he has heard that there were honor killings there. Does he realize there are honor killings happening in the United States? And then when he feels he is in a corner, he ask Wolf if he thought honor killings were good? Duh... well no, they are not good.. but it is not the sign of extreme terrorism. But he finished off his comments by stating that he would not give a dime to these middle eastern countries like Turkey and Eygpt.. and in the next sentence said the reason the middle east countries don't like Obama is because we don't give them enough support. He jumped over the fence and back... real smarty pants there.
In a word. Pathetic.
Where is the Freedom Flotilla for Syria? Turkey knows that Israel will feed them with a plane ride home. They also know that Syria will torture and kill them.
And anyone who still believed that Rick Perry could lead the world's lone superpower, without making it a mockery of it and alienating all of our allies, has now been silenced, by Rick Perry himself. What a ridiculous, out of touch thing to say. Even Joe Biden laughs when Perry opens his mouth. Please, Rick, stop talking, and go back to Texas, before your tarnished local legacy goes in the tank entirely. Turkey is a NATO member, a democracy, and an important ally (think back to the gulf war, and the air base and air space Turkey let us use, just to mention one small tidbit.)
I think today's speech of Perry was over the limits How can you call a long lived european ally and call them terrorists for out of nowhere? This is too cheap politics that even doesn't deserve the respect of baboons. Just look at history how strong the relationship is between US and Turkey, yet Turkey has been more liberal than US on many issues. Sad but true... Drinking alcohol on the streets, open bars until 6am, bars in front of mosques and you call them radical Islamist? So inane!
I'm voting for Ron Paul but call me crazy, I kinda like Perry other than his fake Christianity..Like the peeing on corpses, i know it;s wrong, but realistically you are asking kids to go kill each other for no reason than after they kill their enemy to treat them with respect?? Get real washington..Other thoughts – Newt is the biggest coward in this planet. South Carolina should succeed
Turkey does not get foreign aid from any country. It has one of the largest economy in Europe and the largest army. Turkey has played very significant in many NATO operations. Perry seems like an ignorant guy and does not suit as a leader.
Look it ain't what it sounds, Perry got lots of money from ultra right Jewish and evangilical rich and since he ain't going no where with his low poll numbers, at least he is paying something back to make them happy. Puke puke puke some more.
Do these candidates have anything positive to say or contribute about any issue?
Are evangelical zealots, gunn owners, banks and oil companies the only segment worth courting?
"decline accelerators" or "job creators"?
More proof as to why Texas Republicans should be dismissed out of hand for any position above town coucil of rural podunks.
As Texans we made one mistake on one governor!!! We won't do it again! Why those guys just simply shut up for a second and debate on real issues instead of making our real friends in europe angry! This old g.w bush era will ever end? ...Perry is a joke! I'm sorry for those who spend some money on him! Those who helped him to run should have donate their goodwill on some homeless people on the streets of Texas...that way, they should earn more respect and true prayers from our own! Turkey is our true ally at that part of the world who has fought side by side with our fellow troops in Korea! not Israel not Pakistan not Afghanistan none whatsoever!!! Now that MORON perry pisses them off! how great it is!!! dumb got dumber! go figure! clearly the republican era for our country is done after regan!
That picture makes him look like Emperor Palpatine.
Can't wait until Perry is out. Not long now. The guy is – like W before him – a mental lightweight. It all about ideology to him, not facts. When serious questions were raised about Texas possibly executing an innocent person and a commission was formed to investigate, Perry, as soon as he could, appointed members to the commission that he knew would scuttle the whole thing. Let's not deal in facts or seek the truth, let's just gloss over it all and keep the killing machine rolling. It's astounding anybody thinks this idiot has what it takes to be president, but the Republican party is more and more often turning to the idealogues, the religious bigots, and others like them for their candidates.
Oops nitwit won't talk about the growing number of women and children who disappear daily in America. The Penecostal Federation need to muzzle their puppet .
This is a guy that has signed the most death warrants for prisoners in America, complaining that Turkey allows "honor killings". This is a guy that denies minority their right to live the way they want "like gay wedding". He refuses to remove the "nagger head" sign from is range, now complaining about Turkey. Turkey had had a female Prime minister; female pilots, women in turkey had had voting rights long before some most advance country in the world, like Germany. G-D shall safe American from this kind of ignorant conservatism.
We are going to see a new trend of desperate candidates making destructive claims against other countries for the purpose of enticing the evermore powerful extremists in our country - people who themselves would be and probably are considered terrorists in the eyes of others in other countries with our lame premises of occupying their land with our troops.
Perry ooh perry!! you are a big shame to the great country of America.We just do hope that the world would not see Americans just the way they view you.Don't you have smart advisers? You are giving more Americans reasons to vote Obama 2012.
U.S has always idiot politicians, Rick is just one of them.
East vs West thinking needs to end. We are no longer in the Cold War with USSR. Yes we have a relationship with Turkey but it is hardly best buddies type relationship. v_mag if you do not like your choices in that area then you are free to pick up and move something you could not do in the USSR. By the way the same goes on in the democratic party within those democratic enclaves.
"We confide in our strength without boasting about it; We respect that of others,without fearing it" Thomas Jefferson 1793
The Republican candidates promoting fear and hate as usual around the world,without looking in their own backyards
We Texans who have never liked, or voted for Perry? Realize just how dangeously stupid this man has shown himself to be, and many are embarassed by his antics. Anyone who would support this yahoo needs their heads examined!
turkey isn`t an ally to the US they just like your money,but i`m starting to think Perry has a few screws loose thou,saying sht like this and the 4 marines that were in afghanistan are only children not criminals,what country send children to fight wars for them?the end is near for him in this political race
My theory is that Perry is in hot pursuit of the Sarah Palin contingent of the Grand Old Party.
These people are past boring and ridiculous to get any kind of attention.
Wake me up after they pick their loser to go against President Obama who will have four more years!
People better quit picking on Ricky Perry or he will file a lawsuit against you in federal court.
This guy is still running?
What a shame it would be for USA to have a president like him...
So, honestly, is there really anyone who takes this lunatic seriously as a presidential candidate?? Really???
First Bush, now this moron...are there ANY republicans in Texas with half a brain? Oh yeah, I forgot I'm talking about the GOP... I'll settle for a quarter of a brain, as it would still be a vast improvement.
Does he know that Turkey is not Pakistan? Maybe he thinks that Turkey is the capital of Pakistan, or that since Texas is Beef Country, Turkey must be bad.
He just keeps raising the bar on stupid comments to keep his name in the paper. He is the loud kid in class who blurted out anything so people would listen to him.
He has self-destructed so many times in this campaign, I certainly don't understand who is funding this guy...unless it is the DNC.
It makes me sad to see what options we have to our next most crucial election.
Dear Turkey
We apologize for Mr. Perry's statement. You see, he is sort of grumpy because he just figured out what a lot of us knew already, he's a loser!
I think Rick needs to stay out of the sun.
Step aside Ricky. Let the big boys have the stage. You're not ready for primetime.
You want to be my president and you are worried about 160 honor killings in Turkey? How about doing something about 17,000+ murders that happen in this country every year?
I'm glad this guy has no chance winning the GOP. What's worse is the rest of the GOP candidates are no better. I'm not a big Obama fan, but he looks golden next to all of these GOP clowns.
These evangelical republicans are more dangerous than the fanatical muslims. All they know is violence.
I agree with Mr. Perry. Turkey should sever all ties and relationships with terrorist countries, and Turkey must support women's rights. Good grief governor, you are talking about the United States. Rick Perry must have forgotten that Turkey provided access and logistical support for the invasion of the Sovereign Nation of Iraq, which appears to be no better off today than it was ten years ago. Oh what the hell, let's invade Turkey. Does that make it better Mr. Perry? We can say that the turkey from Texas wants to invade Turkey, all for women's rights. Wow, Governor Perry for Women's Rights, who would of thought that one would make the news?
Perry is just another dumb-as-a-stump Texan with no sense. We've already had one for eight years and we don't need another.
We have finally found a Republican presidential candidate that appears to be dumber then W. Actually, Perry makes W look like Albert Einstein : )
When Perry first raised his head in the presidential bid, I thought of him as the typical, crooked politician. Now, I just see the poor man as someone who is a "few bricks shy of a load." I truly believe the man is "challanged".
Perry's worried about Turkey's mistreatment of females??? Please! Take a better look at the good ol' boys and bubbas in Texas and pay some lip service to the abused women in your own state! (Yup... you can't fix stupid.)
Perry is so out of touch, he's losing the Texas republican primary.
Unfortunately the damage has already been done, last thing on Turkey's leader mind will be, a candidate running for president has these views, It'll once again show that while you're an ally today , tomorrow you can be on the "axis of evil" list.
Dear Texas.
We forgave you once.
Now you owe us.
Please round up your village idiots,
they keep escaping.
Rick doesn't even know where Turkey is....Needs to go and get his g.e.d.
Perry pretends to defend the rights of women as long as they're not American women wanting to make their own decisions about their own body. What a hypocrite.
The Second-Coming of the Village Idiot .... His handlers should tattoo this on the back of his hands: "Engage Brain Before Opening Mouth"
This man doesn't even deserve to be an elementary school principal. What is worse than a pure idiot is an idiot who doesn't admit his mistakes.
Mr. Perry is an embarrassment to all conservative Texans.
Geez ... his tin foil hat is way too tight ... lock that guy in a looney bin fast!
Wow! we have a real live Shakespearian tragedy here. McBeth couldn't tell the difference between his friends and enemies. Perry has just murdered (sliced and diced) common sense. What an idiot. Disgrace to all Texans.
Isn't this the same governor who wants young girls who have been raped to be shown a sonogram of their fetus before they can have an abortion? How is that protecting women? Does anyone have duct-tape?
Goodness every time you read an article you see where these bunch of clowns make such stupid statements you wonder how in the world they ever got as far in life as they have. Guess all that corporation money did it huh.
Turkey is very VITAL to the US in this area. Their help in containing Iran will be very important and Pery's comment only demonstrates the stupidity of the Moslem Haters. His comment only demonstrates how incompetent he would be if actually elected.
Sometimes i wonder if all of this has been carefully planned.
I know this sounds tin foil crazy, but look at what the GOP has thrown at us.
Every nutball off the Tea Party Floor,
Palin, Bachmann, Cain, Santorum, Gingrich, Perry.
Then, the handful of odds and ends that will never get the white house
Romney, Huntsman, Paul, Hucabee, Trump.
You guys even have Democrats scratching thier heads (and Laughing thier butts off).
Perry should just drop out of the race. He is an embarassment to himself and to this country. He proved once again he knows nothing about the world and the country isn't Texas. If I hear him say, "in Texas ..." one more time I will throw up. He is not even a B rated GOP candidate – he is further down the line than that. Come on, Rick, time to go.
The dream candidate of the MILLITARY defense contractors. Calling him a loose cannon is an insult to GW Bush.
Shake thet clown car real good.
Has everybody fallen out yet ?
Is there another one still stuck inside ?
The Koch Brothers are getting desperate.
Vote for me, and i promise you....
Dis, Dat, and de udder ding.
"The U.S. has no time to lose with such a candidate who does not even know America's allies,"
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Wow! What a statement. These presidential candidates must realize that every time they open their mouths', they make America look even dumber. Our allies are satisfied with our current Commander In Chief.
What prompted baby Bush to freak out on Turkey?
This is the same guy that keeps talking about having his state leave the union.
That's fine.
Texas makes the whole country look dumb.
Perry, shut your ignorant mouth before you do even more damage to the United States and its interests.
I just sold Texas back to Mexico.
I gave them $12.62 cents, and a case of beer.
They drove a hard bargain.
No need to thank me, it was my pleasure.
You would think the Republican Party would be embarrassed by the likes of Perry, but nothing embarrasses them anymore. They are so intent on gaining back power, they'll take any moron under their wing with a half baked idea and some political backing. Obama will be swept back into office because the Republican Party is anti-social security, anti-government, anti-budget balancing, anti, anti, anti anything that might solve the country's problems. The debt ceiling was raised 172 times, but they've turned it into a crisis in their blind pursuit of power. Can't wait until November and these candidate morons go back into obscurity.
Not for nothing, but good lawd he's looking whupped!
I don't think the US provides "aid" to Turkey in any way. Their economy is booming, they're a regional power and one of America's oldest allies. If anything, perhaps the US provides some sort of military-related stipend, seeing as how American forces use Turkish bases and station weapons there. I don't think Turkey needs any aid.
Turkey has problems – especially wit Greeks and Armenians which are both Eastern Orthodox Christian. This does not make them Islamists, just like rednecks in our own South who hate and fear those who are different. Where does the Republican Party find these people?
The only thing not debatable anymore is that Perry is the dumbest of all GOP candidates. Congrats.
@ kat
Not knowing whether his comments are correct, but boldly saying that he is better than Obama is truly dangerous. Such a statement is a real "turn off" to the independents who will decide the 2012 election. The fringes of both political parties simply support their parties' candidates without thought – sort of surrendering their personal beliefs to their parties.
Perry has demonstrated a pleasant personality, but an intellect that is arguably lower than the horse he rode in on. As for whether he is better than Obama or not, an old saying might apply to how the average voter would respond: "Sometimes the devil you know is better than the devil you don't know". After some of the sound bite clips Perry has given us, I would suspect Obama would beat him easily in a head-to-head race, with Obama winning almost all the swing states, and Perry only taking the really red states, maybe a 2 to 1 electoral vote margin in Obama's favor. I'm a registered Republican who believes the Republican party should nominate the best candidate, but Perry is not that guy.
Well, we now know Rick Perry is not going to be POTUS; not now, not ever.
Not even yet the GOtP nominee and already stirring international doo. Picking up where his mentor left off. What a maroon.
As a Turk I should say it is a shame that honor killings still happen in some parts of Turkey, however, the violent crime rate is still much lower in Turkey than it is in Texas. And Turkey does not have capital punishment (Texas state kills people).
I'm sorry, did dumbo say something? I don't think too many people are actually listening anymore. I take Bugs Bunny more seriously.
Perry's campaign strategy: "Jesus, guns, Jesus, terrorists, Jesus, Jesus, guns, terrorists, Jesus, Jesus, Jesus, guns, terrorists, Jesus, guns.......terrorists."
How's that workin' out for ya there mister genius?
Based on what I saw in the military, Turkey is vital to our position in the Middle East, and as an anchor to the southern end of NATO. They also provide us Islamic faces in critical places so the jihadists cannot paint us as Moslem haters. Turkey and Indonesia are two big Islamic allies on the edges of CENTCOM's theater of operations, both of which help us enormously. Perry's comments demonstrate his lack of depth in foreign affairs, coupled with a certain arrogant "we'll go it alone" attitude that our economy will not tolerate anymore. He ignores the reality that sovereign nations negotiate with each other except under the most dire of circumstances (e.g., Iran, unless they abandon their nuclear weaponization program).
Good insight into the cavernous hollow of Perry's brain. The logic here is, quite simply: Premise 1: Turkey is a nation with a lot of Muslims. Premise 2: Muslims are basically terrorists. Conclusion: Turkey is a terrorist nation.
perry,palin,trump and bachman dream debate ... common americans please please please ..vote for em
This is what the modern Reaganite Republican party is like. It has Goldwater-type conservative leaders. The biggest problem is that O'Bama is not anti-war. Certainly no one in the Republican party is anti-war except for Rep. Paul who is a little too old to be President. So, you have no choice. The 30 year crusade to reform the Islamic countries is bankrupting the United States. It took until 1965 to pay off all the bonds that were issued to pay for that ridiculous charade known as World War II.
Rick Perry should not run for President. He is an embarrassment to all Americans. From the beginning I saw him in the television, the way He acts and talks, He portrays himself like a cowboy down in Texas. If He became a President of this country, He will shoot first and ask question later. What an idiot.
"These people got some splainin' to do, Lucy!" Really Rick, don't ya think we should just bomb em, maybe put a couple hundred thousand "boots on the ground." Maybe they'll all become Christians and form a representative democracy just like us too.
Kick his sorry butt back to Texas – we are over Perry.
Republicans just keep looking for places to send other people's children to die. But there's big money to be made in defense contracts.
@Annie, Atlanta, Sniffit and Lost in Texas Forever and all the others who can't do research and see that yes, Turkey has been supporting some pretty shady characters "including Hezbollah" not to mention, murders among women has risen dramatically since 2002 I think you should all move to Turkey and enjoy there peaceful way of life.
Even the dumbest president knew that there were times you should keep your mouth shut.
Unbelievable that this guy is still yapping from the sidelines. Worse yet, I'm sure significant numbers of people hang on his every word.
Perry is barely qualified to be a dog catcher. If he stuck to that profession at least he wouldn't have to open his sToOpId mouth.
OMG these republicans are not even President and they manage to cause foreign relations problems, imagine if they were President!! As the great Texas Govenor Ann Richards once said regarding Bush 1, but can even more be better applied to Rick Perry "He was born with a silver foot in his mouth". Get these guys off the stage before even more damage is done!
The entire Republican group have no clothes. And the media is too scared/stupid to say it.
Perry just proves with every word that comes out of his mouth that he has no clue what he is doing or what he is talking about. Unfortunately, most Texans are complete morons and share allot of Perry's views. I was born and raised in Texas and it frustrates me so much to see how great our state could be if we didn't have so many people like Rick Perry. Rick Perry has killed Texas pride and he will be the death of America if he ever became president.
This man has no business running for President. This man have Proven time and time again that his Brain Is Fry. I don't even see how Texas people elected him GOV.
Hey, Republican Party; Please take care of your own.
I thought they were talking about Ally bank, which I agree – they are terrorists.
Perry is a typical GOP candidate– uninformed and out of touch with reality.
Mossey, Rick Perry got to be governor because 5 people on the Supreme Court decided that his predecessor, Dubya, was the President elect. After that it was just a matter of claiming his opponents were either not Christian, or were Communists, or wanted to take their guns away. Then, the state with the highest Tattoo to Teeth ratio just kept reelecting him
Ah well, the world is just too complicated and nuanced for Perry to understand. Life just isn't as simple as good guys in white hats on white horses like they teach you in Aggie School.
Perry should try to support friendly relations with foreign countries, like George W. Bush said to have good relations with the Grecians, we should do the same with the Turks.
Texas makes domestic abuse data very hard to find. The latest published stats are for 2009, and show an increase of 3,000 victims over 2008. What are you hiding, Governor?
how do clowns like this get elected?
Perry has said so many stupid things that he feels he doesn't have the option to backtrack anymore. No matter how stupid he must move forward.
Perry's stupidity is just appalling, and can't imagine somebody like this as President of the US.
The worst I've seen since Sarah Palin.
Not only uninformed, but a hothead, too! How can anyone who cares about our country consider this man a serious candidate for POTUS?
Texas textbooks gave us this.
from texas, can't stand perry, but sometimes the truth hurts folks...his comments were spot on!!! CUT OFF FOREIGN AID. YOU CAN'T BUY FRIENDS!!!
No wonder this guy is so far back in the polls. He's even losing in Texas!! He's following in Bush's footsteps where he sees terrorists in his sleep. If you can't make people like you, make them afraid of everyone else.
way to p off one of America's ACTUAL allies you moron. Everyone's a terrorist to the GOP (oh, except themselves of course)
Its kind of nice to see someone thats not afriad to speak his mind and stand behind it...........
I loathe Perry but his remarks are partly correct. I wouldn't go so far as to say turkey is a terrorist state but they have plotted false flag terrorist attacks that were prevalent in the news and cost many Turkish military, their jobs. Look up operation sledgehammer, in which they planned to bomb Turkish mosks and shoot down a civilian aircraft over Greece. They then plotted to blame it on the Greeks. This WAS in the news and is NOT a conspiracy theory. It DID end in the resignation of many Turkish Military. They are not a terrorist state but they are our ally for their own benefit and a risky one at that. If you really think the Turkish people have a favorable view of the U.S then you are more ignorant than Perry.
Shucks, it aint mah fault! Last time Ah was in the hospital they made a mistake and connected mah lower intestine to the inside of mah head.
Duh?? Still can't believe the good people of Texas have bought this guys line of bull for all these years.
Aw nayow, come own yall! Ah am jes a good old boy from Texus. How am ah sposed to know what "ally" mean. Ah thot it was like allah. It have two L's, dont it.
I keep saying this but...Let Texas become it's own nation. We have used up all the resources. What is left for this "state" to offer besides idiots? Rick...leave the union while you are still in power. Then you can declare war on the US and not be a traitor!
This guy is a crackpot.
The man literally puts Americans at risk.
Rick Perry; The politician with special needs.
I dont' think Perry knows much about domestic violence in America, let alone Turkey. The Domestic Violence Resource Center says that at least 600,000 women are victims of domestic violence each year in America. More than three women are murdered by their intimate partners in America every day. Domestic violence is perhaps a more pressing problem than international terrorism, for it is widespread and happening in our neighborhoods behind closed doors every day throughout our nation. IF Perry was smart, he would advocate to stop domestic violence in America, starting with Texas, and help an example for the rest of the world, before attacking Turkey in such extreme terms.
Seems a few states have idiots for Governors. Bet you a dollar that Texas reelects Perry. Just because many things in Texas a large does not mean Texan's brains are big.
There should be a ban on discussion of foreigh affairs by Republican presidential and congressional candidates. The harm done to U.S. foreigh relations is incalculable.
All Perry has to do is open is mouth and out comes " idiot". Rick Perry needs to man up and drop out of the race it's the right thing to do, he would also stop embarrassing the state of Texas by doing so.
Charlie, I have been asking that question for years. People here in Texas simply hate government of any type. They think it is evil. That's the reason for guys like Perry doing so well. You have to live here to get it, but I dream of a day when retionalism and intelligence returns to politics in this state. I think once public education and women's rights in Texas have been completely annihilated people might wake up. I find it funny that Perry sites women's rights when he has done everything to destroy them in Texas.
" Israel is described as democratic. It is NOT. You must be Jewish to be a citizen of Israel."
I think that would come as something of a surprise to the Arabs (Druze, Christian, and Muslim) in the Israeli parliament.
I don't agree with every Israeli policy, but it burns my kishkes to see people uncritically accepting and repeating outright lies like the one I just quoted.
ah the words of Rick Perry..either quite dumb or untrue
The Obama stimulus created ZERO jobs,.....LIE
Obama said Americans are LAZY..........LIE
Mitt Romney is a vulture capitalist........well even a blind rabbit can find a carrot every now and then!
I've lived in Texas for all of my 60 years. I sick & tired of idiots like Perry and Bush giving the impression that all Texans are stupid. We're not. Just the ones that keep electing these fools.
Rick Perry please go back to Texas and keep your mouth shut.
and then there were four
Rick Perry has aged 10yrs on the campaign trail.
Better to be silent and thought a fool than to open one's mouth and remove all doubt. Nuf said. Unless the people of South Carolina are idiots (and they are not), Perry's candidacy will be over by sunday. then he can go home and threaten to have texas leave the union. They can elect him president of Texas. W can be the VP. Good riddance.
Martin- I would say move to get away from perry but instead, will you please get more vocal and get the likes of him out of your political offices?
Wow. Perry, just go back to Texas. You are way OVER done in this campaign.
This deserves a facepalm. Rick Perry not only will not win the nomination, he should be permanently banned from running for politcial office. How stuipd can one person be?
"I reject your reality and substitute my own!"
one can only hope, that the press and exposure RP has gotten from his presidential bid will sink any future in politics that he has in the state of TX. it seems the only reason he is governor is that no one knows much about him.
If George W. Bush and Rick Perry were brothers, Dubya would be considered the smart one. If Sarah Palin, Michellle Bachmann and Rick Perry were all in the same family, Perry might still be the dumb one.
I would call all the comment made by these candidates are inexperienced, attention seeking, and unrealistic. The comments are made simply to attract as many votes as possible. Just look at how they are cattering to evangelicals, extremists, gun lobby, anti-abortion, anti gay, it's appauling and very dangerous way of playing politics. they are promoting dividing a already extremely divided country on these issues. All at the cost of fundmental rights of these minority groups. Shame on them !!! Shame on you if you buy these idological and extreme views.
Remember Dixie Chicks? Here we go again!
Who cares what Perry says? He's going to be heading back to Texas after his SC primary LAST place finish. He should have dropped out after Iowa. A horrible waste of time and money and his scotched earth campaign style is destructive.
He will NOT be missed.
There are many such elected officials from Texas; congressman Joe Barton knows how to apologize for apology, for former Sen. Phil Gramm, recession is "mental" and America is "Nation of Whiners".
The real truth is the ONLY country with sand under their feet who care or like us is Israel and a lot of Americans (fools) find fault with them. The rest only want our money and help fighting their neighbors.
@ Martin-I couldn't agree with you more, however, I have to admit that because of these two idiots, Bush and Perry, going to Texas and spending my money there has put a very sour taste in my mouth. At this point I just can't do it. The people in Texas have got to start seeing the light as to who they are electing into office. I also feel the same way about Alaska because of Palin. I know it is stupid on my part, but I just can't help it.
Wow, is this guys goal to sow groundless fear, alienate an ally or both?? Either way he's a buffoon and it's a sad sad reflection on Texas that they ever elected such an ignoramus.
Let's see.....Turkey is illegally occupying Cyprus......they are illegally running Israel's legal blockade of Gaza......they are illegally blockading Armenia......they may be our allies, but they are not angels.
As a American I'm really disappointed that we allow clowns like Perry to speak on TV with out censoring. A comment like this from a presidential 'wishful' can damage long time relationships with any country not just Turkey... People of Turkey Perry does not speak on America's behalf nor will he ever speak on my behalf. I've personally been to Turkey 8 times and it's truly a friendly country that i love to visit with my wife...
Governor Perry should withdraw from the primary. He first embarassed himslef, then he embarassed the state of Texas and now heembrassing our country on the world stage. There is no excuse for not knowing our allies from our enemies. This is not only further embarassment for the Governor, but it probably will kill his chances of any future run. Time to cut his losses.
I am sure our Defense leaders appreciate this given our strategic U.S. Air Base in Izmir, Turkey.
Turkeys record before the Islamist's took over was about the worst of any country. They committed genocide on a larger percentage fo their pollution than did the Nazis, they invaded and are occupied Un member states. As far as being our ally, they refused use of the basis the US funded and built to help knock Saddam out of Kuwait, and busted the sanctions. All the while while being the largest constant dollar recipient of US aid in the past 100 years excepting Isreal. With allies like that who needs enemies
Kemal Ataturk was one of the best leaders ever; he used his absolute power to transform Turkey, then stepped down and let them run their country. They did poorly but they have his example to remember. Really, 'terrorists?" He needs to go there and look around. So out of touch.
If that man shoves the other foot up there, he's gonna walk up his own backside.
Does this guy go to bed at night wearing a beanie with a little propeller on the top?
Is this guy insane? This is one of our allies. What's next, should we break off relations with Canada too? Time to go home Perry, your moment has passed...
"Look up operation sledgehammer, in which they planned to bomb Turkish mosks and shoot down a civilian aircraft over Greece. They then plotted to blame it on the Greeks. This WAS in the news and is NOT a conspiracy theory. It DID end in the resignation of many Turkish Military"
And it was a coup plan by the military to OVERTHROW the government, it wasn't the Turkish government plotting.
Absolutely not the brightest light in the harbor.
Just a few words – big Texas-sized scarey dumb buffoon that is so clueless about the world he lives in and doesn't even know it. Typical rethuglican! Sad part is these nutjobs have followers with even less knowledge and common sense. Go back to Texas and seceed already.
For the love of God Turkey is one of the least religious countries in the Middle East. Then again, considering how Perry believes that its fundamentally wrong for gays and lesbians to fight for their own country, we shouldn't expect the guy to harbor any intelligent thoughts.
Republicans, when faced with facts that totally contradict their latest gaffe, always double-down and refuse to admit they might maybe possibly be wrong.
I wonder why CNN is keeping this "story" alive and at the top of the Ticker??? Aren't there more important things going on????
He makes Dubya look like a Mensa candidate.
No worries, Turks don't take this guy seriously. Unfortunately can't say the same thing for the teapublican base.
About the only good thing I see from Perry's campaign is it has given my fellow Texan's the opportunity to see what a total moron he really is. He's never really had to campaign here to get elected, just be a republican. Maybe this will open some eyes here in Texas.
Perry kinda makes W look smart ... which I didn't think was possible.
Hell, he even makes Palin and Bachmann look smart.
At least Rick Perry is good for something.
I doubt he can even find Turkey on a map. Thankfully he has no chance getting nominated!
Rick Perry is trying to stir up controversy to improve his miserable ratings. He is a nut job who lacks common sense and reasonable intellect. His earlier comments on social security and session from the union are just a few examples.
Thank you to all who showed some sympathy to us, your fellow Americans who happen to live in Texas. Perry is so preternaturally stupid that he even makes W. look pretty good. We here in the Lone Star state apologize for having bred this half-breed and now having America exposed to him as well. We hope that SC will reject him soundly enough that even he will drop out of the race, although, sadly, that means that he will return to Texas. And if SC does not reject him soundly enough–then, let them have him for governor!
I have some very good friends from Texas and even a few relatives who live there but I have to say that some of the most arrogant and ignorant politicians I have ever seen are from Texas. People in Texas really need to spend some time researching those they vote for, not just whether they're a republican or democrat. This man is a total embarassment.
I would have thought that one turkey would have a better understanding of another Turkey.
Just drop out already, Rick. You have consistently shown you have no business anywhere near the White House.
Duh. He's got no shot of winning the nomination, he knows he can say anything now.
News flash to CNN: Perry is no longer news. You may as well be reporting on the Kardashians.
I think it was said best by the ragin cagin who stated: Now that Texas has Perry, Louisiana is finally able to make fun of Texas. Their IQ has dropped into the single digit.
And Perry keeps walking through that field of cowpies barefoot.
I completely agree with Rick Perry. The Turks have always been barbarians throughout history and in fact spawned the First Crusade by torturing and killing Roman Christians living under their rule. Today, until the Turks grant the Kurds the independence they deserve, the U.S. has a moral obligation to cut off all aid to Turkey.
BTW a country founded on religious freedom. Has people running for high office who dont believe in religiou s freedom. Just because your friend has lunch with your enemy doesnt mean he is not your friend(turkey). Now if your enemy lives in your friends house(pakistan) then i would ask some questions.
This moron’s turn is far past. It's time for him to disappear. He is a total embarrassment to America with his one after the other ignorant comments. It is also far past the time for Americans to stop pandering to these lamed brains and take some pride in our country and seek candidates that are of superior mindset compatible with being the leader of the free world. Bush was enough! He had no right to wear the suit of the President of the United States..
Perry needs to go away before he makes anymore completely unfounded remarks to damage this countries diplomacy. fool
""its pro-Western stance" to a society driven by extremist views." ...gee sounds like the republican party, evangelicals, and the tea-party folks...
Poor Rick Perry. The stupid klutz is dumber than a bag of onions. No offense to onions!
Perry is useful because he is dumb and pliable for his oligarch overlords. Got to wonder if the elections in Texas are rigged, or Texans are not as smart as Perry.
really? this guy is a complete joke!
Come on people give the rich secessionist a break. He just waneted to remind us that he served as cheeleadef in the AF.
That being said these teapublikans would have us fighting every single country if it was up to them. I like that President Obama is more of a diplomat than a shoot from the hip jerk!
Funny that this clown who has killed how many in his state while governor cares about other killings in other countries.
We are also "hopeful" that he returns to Texas and gets lost in tha ranch of his!
steve
Let's see.....Turkey is illegally occupying Cyprus......they are illegally running Israel's legal blockade of Gaza......they are illegally blockading Armenia......they may be our allies, but they are not angels.
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Well said, spot on.
"I wonder why CNN is keeping this "story" alive and at the top of the Ticker??? Aren't there more important things going on????" A guy runs for president and he doesn't know our allies from our enemies? Turkey, where they don't even veil the women, a nation of terrorists? He's disqualified himself as a candidate, same as Cain, and that's not news? Four exclamation marks is the sure sign of an insane mind.
It's like George W had a twin. He has to stand by what he said because he has screwed up so many times he is beginning to look like an idiot even to himself. Now he is like "I meant to say that'. He should of stayed home after New Hampshire, now it's just getting embarrassing.
He is already causing serious foreign relations problems. What could happen if he were in a position where people would have to take him seriously? Can't somebody make him shut up?
Perry most likely believes that the pardoned Thanksgiving Turkey is Muslim – and the reason for its Pardon is one of the initiatives for the President’s war on Religion, Santa Claus and the Easter Bunny.
Perry is one dumb, drunk cowboy. But if he squints his eyes and starts throwing Bibles in the air, then of course rednecks will vote for him.
God Bleesh Uuuh-Murikkka
They cut out the best part of the clip....I saw it live last night and there was a point where Rick Perry asked Wolf if he was personally defending 'honor killings.'
If this guy got elected he would probably add Wolf Blitzer to the list of terrorist groups.
"The stars at night, are big and bright, (but the minds are slight).....deep in the heart of Texas."
Perry needs to call on former Speaker of the House, Republican Dennis Hastert, who gets paid $35,000 per month to lobby on behalf of Turkey while at the same time getting huge pension money from the US Govt. In effect, Perry is saying Hastert is supporting and promoting terrorism.
Every 9 seconds in the US a woman is assaulted or beaten.
Everyday in the US, more than 4 women are murdered by their husbands or boyfriends.
It looks like it US Government Is promoting these murders and not stopping them.
We should stop paying taxes.
I just wanna see if this guy can get re-elected as the governor of Texas.
nato member well nato members should not send people to nato countrys to burn their forest down as Turkey did to greece and it was a story by the Turkish news papers
Only an idiot will stand by a stupid statement after he has been told by everyone that he was wrong in his statement. That is Gov. Perry.
Wow junior high civics students know more about Turkey than this guy. He must think he can pick any country that is Muslim or kind of near the Mideast and just say, "They're all Islamic terrorists and we demand they answer to us for it" and we're all dumb we'll just nod our heads, "Yup, must be Al Cayda."