And yet the prime minister of the land can come out and suggest that if only there were no nasty international media, under the guidance of FETÖ, everyone would see how stable Turkey is – where no one is dying violently and the rule of law predominates – and how Turks are generally overjoyed with their wise leadership, which acts without discrimination, as it clasps everyone, regardless of their beliefs or ethnicity, to its bosom.

Did someone mention ostriches?