Zeev's Turnips Patch-No Politics (ZEEV)

[Captain_Jack]

Turks thinking of their mkts-- better be thinking of much more.....

"Thank God it's the weekend and the markets are closed," said Mehmet Agar, the
leader of the opposition True Path Party."

"But Saturday's rejection of the agreement could have a devastating impact on
Turkey if a new vote is not taken.

Turkey depended on Washington's support to help secure billions in loans that
rescued the country during an economic crisis in 2001.

The United States has also pushed Turkey's candidacy in the European Union.

If Turkey does not approve the basing agreement, Turkey will also lose a say in
the future of neighboring Iraq if there is a war.

That is a critical issue in Turkey, which fears that a war could lead Kurds in
northern Iraq to declare an independent state, a move that could inspire
Turkey's own Kurdish minority."