Rick Perry - once the Tea Party favorite - causes a diplomatic incident even before he's elected President of the United States of America.
The Turks themselves had harsh words for Perry. In a scathing statement, Turkey’s ambassador to the United States expressed his disappointment and concern over Perry’s comments, calling them “misplaced” and “ill-advised.” The ambassador also said Turkey receives no significant foreign aid from the U.S.
The Turkish ambassador reactied to this statement by Perry, when asked a question by (surprise!) Fox News reporter Bret Baier.
“When you have a country that is being ruled by what many would perceive to be Islamic terrorists," Perry said, "when you start seeing that type of activity against their own citizens, then yes, not only is it time for us to have a conversation about whether or not they belong to be in NATO, but it's time for the United States, when we look at their foreign aid, to go to zero with it."
Even the State Department had to come in. Spokesman Mark Toner said:
Even the State Department had to come in. Spokesman Mark Toner said:“We absolutely and fundamentally disagree with that assertion," Toner said. "It [Turkey] continues to play a very positive and constructive role in the region. And it is often cited as an example of a so-called Islamic democracy in action."
4 Comments
Perry might be the dumbest candidate ever to run for President in a major Party?
By kloeless on 18/01/2012 - 8:21He clearly is a man with absolutely no self knowledge.
By DeVeere on 18/01/2012 - 8:25A man with no idea of his own limitations.
Santorum is pretty dumb too.
By helen on 18/01/2012 - 9:55and he´s a Rick too
By repugs on 18/01/2012 - 9:56