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Here is what a coup looks like: Senior military officers conspire, organize, and seize control of the government, arresting key figures and taking control of the media, generally using a wide network of co-conspirators among the security and intelligence services. Here is what a coup does not look like: 50 guys rushing into the legislature,…

I was in Turkey when the Gulenists tried to overthrow the government. 50 dudes in the House of Representatives, making a mess and taking selfies is not a coup. Just sayin’