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2015/04/13 12:33:55
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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[DCM]
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http://www.independent.co.uk/news/world/africa/turkish-mayor-sued-over-giant-transformer-robot-statue-10169516.html
A Turkish mayor is being sued for using public money to build a 6-metre statue of a robot in the capital of Ankara.
Turkey's Chamber of Architects and Engineers (TMMOB) filed a criminal complaint against Mayor Melih Gökçek over his controversial decision to erect a giant statue of a robot, local media reported.
At first it was believed that the statue was an April Fool's joke, but bemusement quickly turned to anger when it was revealed how it had been paid for.
The statue, which resembles a Transformer but cannot be named as such due to copyright issues, was erected at a crossroads to promote the city's new themepark, which has been described as a "prestige project" by the mayor.
It is just a few kilometres away from President Recep Tayyip Erdoğan’s new palace.
A total of 20 robots will be included at the new theme park when completed, according to broadcaster CNNTürk.
The robot at the centre of the row has been described by TMMOB representatives as a "monstrosity" who have attacked the perceived waste of taxpayers money.
Gökçek himself has defended the decision. After a row broke out following reports he said: "Respect the robot."
Perhaps they should twin themselves with Detroit : http://www.mlive.com/entertainment/detroit/index.ssf/2014/12/detroits_robocop_statue_photos.html
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The poor man really has a stake in the country. The rich man hasn't; he can go away to New Guinea in a yacht. The poor have sometimes objected to being governed badly; the rich have always objected to being governed at all
We love our superheroes because they refuse to give up on us. We can analyze them out of existence, kill them, ban them, mock them, and still they return, patiently reminding us of who we are and what we wish we could be.
"the play's the thing wherein I'll catch the conscience of the king,
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2015/04/13 12:35:28
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Secret Force Behind the Rise of the Tau
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Is that a Zaku?
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2015/04/13 14:48:43
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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I was gonna say, clearly not a transformer. Look's at least mobile suit-esque.
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2015/04/13 14:56:07
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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Why does he have Conquistador helmets for his shoulder pads, a Mohawk on his NFL helmet, and so much junk in his trunk? 
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2015/04/13 14:57:51
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Shroomin Brain Boy
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forced perspective?...
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2015/04/13 15:00:36
Subject: Re:More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Wise Ethereal with Bodyguard
Catskills in NYS
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Personally, I think it's pretty cool, and they might attract some tourists as well. People love to gawk at stuff like that (and spend some money while they are there).
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Homosexuality is the #1 cause of gay marriage.
 kronk wrote:Every pizza is a personal sized pizza if you try hard enough and believe in yourself.
 sebster wrote:Yes, indeed. What a terrible piece of cultural imperialism it is for me to say that a country shouldn't murder its own citizens
 BaronIveagh wrote:Basically they went from a carrot and stick to a smaller carrot and flanged mace.
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2015/04/13 15:08:34
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Beautiful and Deadly Keeper of Secrets
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2015/04/13 15:59:25
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Esteemed Veteran Space Marine
My secret fortress at the base of the volcano!
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+1 Internets for the Ramba Ral quote, but it's not a Gouf, it's an MS-05 Zaku I.
http://www.geocities.ws/neozeon10453/gif/MS-05S_GS.gif
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 Emperor's Eagles (undergoing Chapter reorganization)
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2015/04/13 16:36:39
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Dakka Veteran
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I approve of and fully support this Mayor.
The public is obviously ignorant of the magnanimity of this.
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2015/04/13 16:44:49
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Esteemed Veteran Space Marine
My secret fortress at the base of the volcano!
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 KiloFiX wrote:I approve of and fully support this Mayor.
The public is obviously ignorant of the magnanimity of this.
But what about the implications of Turkish support of the Zeon cause? I mean, this statue just serves to embolden the Spacenoid Supremacy movement. It will all end in a colony drop, you mark my words!
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Emperor's Eagles (undergoing Chapter reorganization)
Caledonian 95th (undergoing regimental reorganization)
Thousands Sons (undergoing Warband re--- wait, are any of my 40K armies playable?) |
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2015/04/13 16:53:57
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Dakka Veteran
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squidhills wrote: KiloFiX wrote:I approve of and fully support this Mayor.
The public is obviously ignorant of the magnanimity of this.
But what about the implications of Turkish support of the Zeon cause? I mean, this statue just serves to embolden the Spacenoid Supremacy movement. It will all end in a colony drop, you mark my words!
What are you talking about? It's already obvious that Spacenoids are superior. Sieg Zeon!
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2015/04/13 17:23:49
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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[MOD]
Anti-piracy Officer
Somewhere in south-central England.
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How can anyone take it seriously when it has a selfie stick?
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2015/04/13 20:07:39
Subject: Re:More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Kid_Kyoto
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Is this a Turkish bizarre?
 
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2015/04/13 20:23:47
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Nihilistic Necron Lord
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Looks like a cross between a Zaku and an old school Cylon mayhaps.
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2015/04/13 21:04:03
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Pragmatic Primus Commanding Cult Forces
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Respect the robot.
Best mayor ever.
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2015/04/13 21:05:26
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Dakka Veteran
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But on a more serious note, it makes me smile when I see things that can bridge cultural divides. Even if misguided.
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2015/04/13 21:16:04
Subject: More than meets the eye in Turkey
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Decrepit Dakkanaut
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No! It is not a MS-05 / MS-06 Zaku I / Zaku II.
It is a MS-04 prototype Zaku
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