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To the charge that the lists were prepared beforehand, I wouldn't be surprised if there are always tabs on or lists of "suspected unloyal elements". I'm not sure if I'm convinced of Erdogan's culpability as the master planner of the coup if the rapidity of the arrests is the only evidence. But this is interesting. As to your question: Because he sincerely believes he knows what's best for Turkey, and the slow-moving mechanisms of democratic debate get in the way of that.Anyone have any plausible reasons for his consolidation of power?