From what we learned about the failed coup in Turkey, the military officers attempting it were so concerned about secrecy, they did not enlist help from most of the military, any of the political parties, or any of the other institutions that would be needed to pull off the coup. The need for secrecy is understandable, but if there are no allies that can be trusted to help out, then maybe a coup is a bad idea.
Now we hear that over 3,000 military officers and 2,445 judges have been arrested. The ability of 5,445 people to keep a secret on the one hand and yet fail to pull off the coup on the other hand is most surprising. Rumors have now started that the coup was staged by President Erdogan as a way of seizing more power in what has been a steady drive to accumulate power. There will be more to this story.
Now we hear that over 3,000 military officers and 2,445 judges have been arrested. The ability of 5,445 people to keep a secret on the one hand and yet fail to pull off the coup on the other hand is most surprising. Rumors have now started that the coup was staged by President Erdogan as a way of seizing more power in what has been a steady drive to accumulate power. There will be more to this story.