Barack Obama has nurtured a close relationship with Turkey’s radical Islamist prime minister. Normally, U.S. presidents befriend leaders who have the same goals and values. Considering Obama’s background, we shouldn’t be surprised that he would seek someone to whom he can relate.“The bottom line is that we find ourselves in frequent agreement upon a wide range of issues… [and] because he has two daughters that are a little older than mine — they’ve turned out very well, so I’m always interested in his perspective on raising girls,” Obama said.
One of Erdogan’s two daughters, Sumeyye, is entering Turkish politics via her father’s Islamist party, according to the Turkish press.
She wears Islamist-style clothes that obscure her hair and shape.
In Sept. 2010, the then-29 year old met with her father and U2 singer Bono while wearing a scarf that covered her hair and throat, long-sleeves that covered her forearms and a baggy overcoat that hid her figure.
One of these days, when Obama’s daughters get married – without a doubt arranged as is custom – Prime Minister Erdogan will present their husbands with the following book:
One of these days, when Obama’s daughters get married – without a doubt arranged as is custom – Prime Minister Erdogan will present their husbands with the following book:
I’m sure they’ll be just as appreciative as Obama.
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