Sounds, vaguely familiar.
Turkey has said its patience has run out over the handling of Kurdish rebels based in northern Iraq.
It is seeking parliamentary permission for a cross-border operation to pursue Kurdistan Workers Party (PKK) members.
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Mr Erdogan's AK Party, which has a parliamentary majority, is expected to vote in favour of the motion on Wednesday.
If passed, the vote will authorise cross-border operations for one year with the government deciding on the timing, scope and frequency of any incursions.
Turkey hopes it will not be forced to resort to military action, even if its motion gained approval in parliament, Mr Erdogan said on Tuesday.
"Passage of this motion does not mean an immediate incursion will follow," he said.
Parliament writes a blank check for invasion and then hopes it doesn't get cashed. What a precedent... and with Iraq even.
Posted by kerry at October 18, 2007 02:12 AM