by Joseph P. Farrell, Giza Death Star:

The following story was shared by M.W., E.E., and many of you (with our gratitude). Doubtless those sharing the story had more or less the same reaction I did when they heard about it: Turkey has signaled its desire to join the BRICS bloc of nations:

Turkey Wants to Join the BRICS Bloc of Developing Economies, Official Confirms

Take note of the following:

The Bloomberg news agency reported Monday that Turkey had officially applied to join BRICS several months ago. Asked about the report, Omer Celik, spokesman for Turkish President Recep Tayyip Erdogan’s ruling party, said Erdogan has stated “several times” that Turkey aspires to become a member.