The opposition is a better alternative for Turkey than the current regime.

“Is the opposition a better alternative for Turkey? Yes. While I certainly have my criticisms of the opposition, especially like the leadership roles within the opposition, I would yes 100% yes. First of all, even if they're corrupt, they're not going to be able to be as corrupt as Ardon.”

Political leaders in Turkey use anti-American and anti-Israeli propaganda to manipulate an uneducated base and secure votes.

“if you're in Turkey if you're a politician you do you do if you want to be elected again you do two things you attack America and you attack Israel the just because of the base is so uneducated right they're like wow look at our leader he's standing strong against America”

Steven Bonnell expresses skepticism towards the claim that the Turkish government's repression is a necessary stability measure, characterizing such arguments as potential justifications for authorita

“Are we watching like authoritarian leftism develop in real time? You understand that he's giving the argument right here for why the reeducation camps and everything have to exist. It's understandable why countries experiencing a certain level of turmoil would have to crack down to ensure stability.”