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Former TRT Announcer Sırrı Er: “What corrupts a society is not only mistakes, but also silence in the face of mistakes.”
Former TRT Announcer Sırrı Er: “What corrupts a society is not only mistakes, but also silence in the face of mistakes.”
These lines by Fâzıl Hüsnü Dağlarca say a great deal: “So deeply immersedIn a centuries-long sleepThat unless awakened, it will never wake.” This is a realistic critique of society. For years, we have been talking about the same issues: injustice, poverty, lack of meritocracy, and polarization… We complain, yet most...
24.06.2026
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Former TRT Announcer Sırrı Er: Both History and Science Say “The Emperor Has No Clothes”
Former TRT Announcer Sırrı Er: Both History and Science Say “The Emperor Has No Clothes”
For a society to change, millions do not need to stand up all at once. Sometimes, the speech of a single person is enough. Both history and science tell us this is so. In psychologist Solomon Asch’s famous experiment, subjects are asked a remarkably simple question: Which line is longer?...
23.06.2026
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TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: “Society Has Lost Faith in the Future”
TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: “Society Has Lost Faith in the Future”
“Falsehood” and “Nullity”… These two words are enough to describe the situation into which Türkiye has been dragged today. Falsehood… A departure from truth. Nullity… Invalidity. The erosion of legitimacy. Politics in Türkiye is advancing precisely within this fracture. Politics in this country has increasingly become not a field for...
19.06.2026
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Former TRT Announcer Sırrı Er: “Should we stop honoring the truth simply because few people stand by it?”
Former TRT Announcer Sırrı Er: “Should we stop honoring the truth simply because few people stand by it?”
Born into slavery, Harriet Tubman helped lead hundreds of people to freedom. Her courage, determination, and enduring legacy continue to inspire generations around the world.
15.06.2026
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TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: “The Price of Silence is Heavy!”
TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: “The Price of Silence is Heavy!”
I do not understand those who act as if lawlessness is being experienced for the first time. Moreover, I watch with astonishment as those who applauded what happened yesterday now engage in narratives of victimhood. A person should have at least some sense of shame… Some honor, some conscience, some...
14.06.2026
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Former TRT Anchor Sırrı Er and Prof. Dr. Hasan Herken Discuss “Intellectual Integrity” and Social Conformity
Former TRT Anchor Sırrı Er and Prof. Dr. Hasan Herken Discuss “Intellectual Integrity” and Social Conformity
Former TRT anchor Sırrı Er interviews Prof. Dr. Hasan Herken on intellectual integrity, social conformity, hypocrisy, and the psychological pressures that shape public opinion in modern societies.
11.06.2026
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Former TRT Announcer Sırrı Er’s Guest Former Judge Ali Kadıoğlu: What Does the ECtHR Grand Chamber’s Şaban Yasak Judgment Mean?
Former TRT Announcer Sırrı Er’s Guest Former Judge Ali Kadıoğlu: What Does the ECtHR Grand Chamber’s Şaban Yasak Judgment Mean?
Former TRT announcer Sırrı Er hosted ex-judge and legal expert Ali Kadıoğlu, who evaluated the ECtHR Grand Chamber’s Şaban Yasak judgment. The discussion focused on Articles 7 and 3 of the ECHR and its potential impact on KHK cases and broader legal proceedings.
10.06.2026
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TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: “The Issue Is Not Who Governs, But How the Country Is Governed”
TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: “The Issue Is Not Who Governs, But How the Country Is Governed”
There is a saying among the people: “to poke a finger in a blind eye.” In essence, this expression perfectly describes what we have been experiencing. For years, we have been watching the same cycle. The government continues on its chosen path, the opposition grows harsher, slogans are renewed, yet...
08.06.2026
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Former TRT Presenter Sırrı Er Criticizes “A Broken System”: “The Country Keeps Losing Time in the Same Debates”
Former TRT Presenter Sırrı Er Criticizes “A Broken System”: “The Country Keeps Losing Time in the Same Debates”
I want to talk not about a political party, a leader, or a particular group, but about a system that has been repeating itself for years. This country has been experiencing the same debates, polarization, and disappointments for decades. The cost of living continues to rise. Trust in justice is...
02.06.2026
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TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: What is the Virtue and Balance Between Excess and Deficiency?
TRT Former Announcer Sırrı Er: What is the Virtue and Balance Between Excess and Deficiency?
The Golden Mean is the desirable balance between excess and deficiency. I know that what I say often finds little response. Because people usually hear what they want to hear, not the truth. Yet, as Fuzûlî famously said: “If I speak, it has no effect; if I remain silent, my...
01.06.2026
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Former TRT Anchor Sırrı Er’s Conquest of Istanbul Message: “When Justice Dies, the State Dies Too”
Former TRT Anchor Sırrı Er’s Conquest of Istanbul Message: “When Justice Dies, the State Dies Too”
Former TRT news anchor Sırrı Er marked the 573rd anniversary of the Conquest of Istanbul with a statement emphasizing the relationship between justice, reason, and the state through words attributed to Sultan Mehmed the Conqueror.
30.05.2026
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Former TRT Announcer Sırrı Er: “76 Percent of Society Fears Injustice in Courts”
Former TRT Announcer Sırrı Er: “76 Percent of Society Fears Injustice in Courts”
According to PanoramaTR’s “Justice and Judiciary System in Türkiye” survey, 76% of the country says, “If I end up in court, I fear I may face injustice.” This means the bond of trust between citizens, the state, and the justice system has been broken. And do you know what is...
26.05.2026
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