Why does the West seem to hate Turkey so much?

[control96]

I honestly don’t get it. For centuries, Western powers exploited the world with greed, colonizing and enslaving people. Now their societies are collapsing, their values are falling apart, and the rest of the world is watching with a smile. They call it “freedom” when women lose all dignity, and their liberal ideas are destroying their own nations. Meanwhile, Turkey is rising — we have one of the biggest airports, one of the strongest armies, and our people are lively, cheerful, and full of spirit.

Westerners, on the other hand, seem bitter, pessimistic, and with nothing left to say. So why do these immoral, hypocritical Westerners hate Turkey so much? Is it jealousy? Is it because they can’t stand seeing us succeed?

[ODC2112]

Your intervention is a typical identity narrative, steeped in cognitive biases such as projection, whataboutism, and victimhood. You accuse the West of colonialism and slavery (historical fact) but deliberately ignore that the Ottoman Empire was itself an expansionist empire (historical fact), which practiced slavery (historical fact), raids (historical fact), forced conversions (historical fact), and economic exploitation (historical fact)—harms whose effects are still visible today in many areas. You condemn European imperialism as intrinsically evil while presenting the Ottoman/Turkish rise as legitimate and glorious.
The idea of ​​"Western decline," according to which European values ​​are collapsing, is a catastrophic fallacy, typical of Soviet-inspired anti-Western discourse, and unsupported by data. Furthermore, your competitive narrative measures "greatness" with banal material indicators (largest airport, strongest army), expressing a zero-sum geopolitical vision: the success of one would imply the humiliation of the other. But what you Turks consider extraordinary is simply taken for granted in the West.
Talk of "Western hatred toward Turkey" is misleading. Relations between Europe and the Ottoman world, for centuries, were geopolitical conflicts, not ontological or racial hostilities. From the 14th century, the Ottoman Empire expanded into the Balkans and the Mediterranean, reaching as far as Vienna (1529 and 1683). Europe responded for strategic reasons: to control trade routes, defend its territories, and maintain the balance of power. The same was true in reverse: the Barbary pirates, linked to the Ottomans, raided the European coasts and deported thousands of people as slaves. These were dynamics typical of every imperial power, not unlike what European powers did in the centuries that followed.
Today, the context is radically different. The European Union and Turkey are trading and military partners (NATO), but differences over civil rights, democracy, and foreign policy persist, generating tensions. It's not hatred: it's political competition and a difference of vision. Talking about "jealousy" or "fear of Turkish success" is a childish simplification: the West doesn't collapse because women have rights, nor does Turkey grow because it has a large airport. Societies don't thrive through pride and competition, but through solid institutions and cooperation.
Finally, stop using unfounded competitive examples: even the "poorest" country in Western Europe (Greece) has a GDP per capita in PPP terms about double that of Turkey. The Western European average is around $40,000, almost four times that of Turkey. So, if we want to talk numbers, there's no comparison.

[control96]

Stay mad, snowflake. The world’s changing, and Muslims are rising, educated, united, and unstoppable. We’re not the ones with a guilty history. So yeah, suck it up.

[Syntosi]

Eh, thats not really true. Right wing leaders and people just loves to portray themselves as victims of oppression which is why Erdogan is trying to promote this worldview of Turkey being oppressed by the "immoral" westerners.

And obviously, the only reason the westerners could POSSIBLY be against poor little Turkey is because Turkey is oh so much better than them. The westerners are simply just jealous of the moral superiority of Turkey and its great national prospects and its economy etc.. etc.. etc..

Basically, its just pure nationalistic and conservative propaganda intended to fool people like you.

[control96]

The United States feels like one giant shopping mall.
Everything is built around consumerism. Endless ads, massive stores, fast everything. But behind the shiny surface, there’s a lot of contradiction.

Instead of trying to police the world or flex their power over other countries, maybe it's time they looked inward and helped the people sleeping on their own streets. You can't claim to be the leader of the free world while ignoring the growing number of homeless people just outside your billion-dollar malls.

Just a thought.

[Syntosi]

Just like how Turkey is being smothered in Islamic religious beliefs but hiding underneath that is the same kind of corruption that is hiding under American consumerism?

[avery58]

I don't hate Turkey at all and never met anyone who hated Turkey. If anything, Turkey usually has a better reputation than it's neighbors because it's secular and Turks are a little more open minded than other Muslims. Many people here go to Turkey for tourism. Personally I love the history, culture, series and the food looks delicious. I'd love to go to Turkey some day.

[avery58]

Speaking as someone from the U. S. by the way I don't know about Europe.

[control96]

We’d love to have you here! Turkey is full of amazing places, delicious food, and super friendly people. Whether you're into history, nature, or just chilling by the sea, there’s something for everyone. Trust me, once you come, you’ll never forget it. Can’t wait to see you here!

[avery58]

Thanks 😊👍

[Anonymous]

Western powers enslaved and colonized people, and the God damn Turks did not? Ask the Armenians about the Turks. The Ottoman Empire did not enslave and colonize other lands? See how the Christians in Southeast Europe liked the God damn Turks the Bulgarian, Croatian and Serbian Christians mistreated by the Turks. The Turks and the Muslims conquered, colonized and enslaved many areas and people. Every Turk on this website is an annoying asshole.

[control96]

For centuries, we lived together with Armenian people as neighbors, brothers, and sisters. Our shared history is proof of coexistence. But when attacks came against us, we defended ourselves just as any nation would.

Even today, thousands of Armenians live in Turkey, fully equal under the law, contributing to our culture, economy, and society. This reality speaks louder than accusations or distortions of history.

It is neither fair nor accurate to compare fabricated or shameful claims with our genuine victories. The Ottoman Empire stood out in its era for its tolerance and diversity, and modern Turkey has taken those values even further. We have progressed, we have advanced, and we continue to move forward with confidence.

[Dargil]

Muslims are the most prominent exploiters, colonizers and slavers in recorded history. Prove me wrong.

[control96]

YoU are not worth it. Just Learn Some History , you maga lunatic

[Dargil]

Of course I'm not worth it. That's a typical parry to avoid the truth. You can't disprove that. Now back to your video games, porn and dope in your mother's casement. Maybe shell make you a vegan sandwich.

[control96]

You are a butthurt racist prick. Our black brothers are fucking your white ass. Hahaha you deserved it

[Dargil]

Ahh. Feel the hate.

[OneViewpoint]

Hey, I don't hate Turkey. I love the Turks I've met. Very much like Greeks and Italians.

[Syntosi]

... If I wanted to be friends with someone from Turkey then I would personally not compare them with Greeks. Just a tip.

[OneViewpoint]

@Syntosi,

Still, they are very similar. Ancient history or not.

[Clear_Skies10]

Western countries should fix our own problems before we judge others.

[Avicenna]

I don’t think many people in the west even think about Turkey unless they know Turks.

[jshm2]

The West hates itself more than Türkiye. So don't worry about it.

[DrPepper12]

Because they ask too many questions about Turkey on GaG

[DryGermanGuy]

You’re exaggerating and projecting.

[slatyb]

We love Turkey. We hate Erdogan.

[seeyounexttuesday]

literally we don't care about turkey.

[control96]

Then , what are you doing here, paleboi?

[seeyounexttuesday]

I'm doing whatever the fuck I want, dipshit.

[control96]

You are just a loser, nothing more. Watch your tone or you'll get blocked

[seeyounexttuesday]

where do you get this weird idea that I give a fuck if you block me? dipshit

[control96]

you have a smail dick thats why you are upset hahaha

[jahaims]

No one thinks about turkey

[Anonymous]

Do you get along with Greece