Turkey’s -in @CilerDursun ‘s words- “post-truth ministry” now has a huge tall building

Turkish Presidency’s Directorate of Communication just had a building and put their name and logo on it. Ignoring thoughts possible phallic imagery, one questions why they need such a major building while they have recently built a massive presidential palace. I guess post-truth production is one of the best the ruling party is at right now and they like to show off. The directorate is so active that it practically overrides all pro-government media outlets and other venues. Now this is place for a perfect 1984 setting

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The New York Times – Carlotta Gall – Jul 5, 2:00 AM

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