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  **Writer:** Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı\\ **Source:** Taraf\\ **Title:** ['Taraf']\\ **Date:** 2008-08-10 \\ === Analysis ===
-==== Character Analysis: ====
+==== Character Analysis ====
 **Traits:**
-- **Consistency:** Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı's column shows a high level of consistency in critiquing the ideological shift of the educated urban middle class in Turkey. He maintains a clear stance throughout the article, emphasizing the paradoxes he observes.
+- **Consistency:** Rasim Ozan Kütahyalı's column shows a high level of consistency in his critique of the LAST (Laik yaşam tarzına sahip Sünni Türk) middle class. He consistently portrays them as being in a state of ideological crisis and clinging to their established identities.
-- **Emotionality:** The tone of the column is moderately provocative. Kütahyalı uses strong language to describe the "fascist mentality" and "mental crisis" of the LAST (Laik yaşam tarzına sahip Sünni Türk) middle class, but his arguments are presented in a structured manner, indicating a controlled level of emotionality.
+- **Emotionality:** The column is moderately emotional. Kütahyalı uses a provocative tone when describing the "fascist" mindset of the LAST middle class and their paradoxical behavior. However, he maintains a calm and analytical approach when discussing the transformation of their children.
-- **Credibility:** The column appears to be fact-based to a certain extent, as Kütahyalı references specific behaviors and attitudes of the LAST middle class. However, his use of terms like "fascist" and "bigot" may suggest a degree of hyperbole, which could affect the perceived credibility.
+- **Credibility:** Kütahyalı's arguments are fact-based to a certain extent, as he references specific social phenomena and personal anecdotes. However, his use of terms like "fascist" and "heretic" can be seen as hyperbolic, which might affect his credibility.
+==== Relationships with Entities ====
-==== Relationships with Entities: ====
 **Affiliations:**
-- **LAST (Laik yaşam tarzına sahip Sünni Türk) ortasınıfları:** Kütahyalı criticizes this group for their ideological shift and their resistance to a more democratic and liberal transformation. The relationship seems to be critical and possibly antagonistic.
+- **[[LAST Ortasınıfları]]:** Kütahyalı portrays this group negatively, describing them as being in a state of ideological crisis and clinging to their identities in a fascist manner.
-- **[[AKP]] (Adalet ve Kalkınma Partisi):** The column suggests that despite economic benefits from [[AKP]] policies, the LAST middle class still opposes the party due to identity-related reasons. The relationship appears to be one of indirect criticism.
+- **[[AKP]]:** The column suggests a positive view of the [[AKP]]'s economic policies, noting that they have benefited the LAST middle class, despite their opposition to the party.
-- **[[Taraf Gazetesi]]:** Kütahyalı positions Taraf as a "heretic" symbol in the eyes of the LAST middle class, especially after the Ergenekon process. This suggests a possible alignment with Taraf's editorial stance.
+- **[[Taraf Gazetesi]]:** Kütahyalı's affiliation with Taraf is evident, and he suggests that the newspaper is seen as a "heretic" symbol by the LAST middle class, especially after the Ergenekon process.
-- **[[CUMOK]] (Cumhuriyet okuru):** Mentioned as a real group with its own community and merchandise, Kütahyalı uses it to illustrate the inward-looking and bigoted nature of the LAST middle class. The relationship appears to be observational and critical.
+- **[[CUMOK]] (Cumhuriyet okuru):** Kütahyalı introduces this group as a type of community solidarity organization, suggesting a critical view of their inward-looking and dogmatic nature.
-- **[[Gökhan Özgün]]:** Referenced as someone who experienced social ostracism due to his association with Taraf. This suggests a sympathetic relationship with Özgün and possibly a shared perspective on the issues discussed.
+- **[[Gökhan Özgün]]:** Mentioned as a fellow writer at Taraf, with whom some of his friends have stopped communicating due to his association with the newspaper.
-- **[[Doğan Medyası]]:** Mentioned as a previous source of media consumption for the LAST middle class, indicating a possible shift in media preferences. The relationship is noted as a point of comparison.
+- **[[Doğan Medyası]]:** Referenced as the type of central media that the older generation used to read, suggesting a past affiliation with mainstream media.
-- **[[ABD]] (Amerika Birleşik Devletleri):** Mentioned as a country where the LAST middle class wants their children to study despite their current animosity towards it. This indicates a complex relationship, where educational aspirations conflict with ideological stances.
+- **[[ABD]]:** Mentioned as a paradoxical symbol of hatred for the LAST middle class, yet a desired destination for their children's education.
+==== Intentions (Trustworthiness) ====
-==== Intentions (Trustworthiness): ====
 **Agenda:**
-- Kütahyalı appears to be pushing a narrative that critiques the ideological rigidity and paradoxical behavior of the educated urban middle class in Turkey. He highlights their resistance to change and their internal contradictions, particularly in their aspirations for their children.
+- Kütahyalı appears to be pushing a narrative that critiques the ideological rigidity of the LAST middle class and highlights the generational shift in their children's perspectives.
-- The column could be seen as an attempt to expose the irrational fears and ideological shifts within the LAST middle class, possibly to encourage a broader societal discussion on these issues.
+- He may be advocating for a more open and less dogmatic approach to social and political issues, as evidenced by his emphasis on the transformative effect of international education and exposure to global intellectual currents.
-- There is a suggestion of advocating for a more open and globally integrated perspective, as reflected in the changing attitudes of the children of the LAST middle class.
+- There is a possible agenda to defend and promote the role of Taraf gazetesi as a counter-narrative to the mainstream, especially in the context of the Ergenekon process.
 **Trustworthiness:**
-- The column's trustworthiness could be rated as moderate. While Kütahyalı provides specific examples and observations, the use of strong language and possible hyperbole may affect the perception of objectivity. The intent to critique and possibly influence public opinion is evident, but the factual basis of his arguments lends some credibility.
+- The column's trustworthiness can be rated as moderate. While Kütahyalı provides personal anecdotes and social observations, his use of strong language and potentially hyperbolic terms might undermine his objectivity.
+- His clear affiliation with Taraf and the narrative he pushes suggest a degree of bias, but the insights into social dynamics and generational shifts are thought-provoking and potentially valuable.
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