These are testing and historic times in Armenia. I am not going to elaborate on the events as some of the loggers did it quite well. I want to take this to another level. I want us to think about what is the real cause and who is really instigating these demonstrations. I know it takes a lot of money and support to organize such a movement... where did Keghamian and the rest get the money from? ... food for thought.
My next comment is about the transition period of this young republic. Let’s be honest with ourselves, who really believed that the transition from a state run, communist, centralized society to a “democratic”, just with a free market economy one would be smooth and simple. I think this is a necessary step for a society to take in order for it to earn its democracy. Armenia was one day told that you are no longer a socialist country with centralized powers in Moscow but an independent and democratic one... u-uh, too easy!
As for the media, I agree with Alex on most points, but I ask you all to think of one TV station that reports events without altering or manipulating the truth – and please don’t even bother to say CNN, BBC or Al-Jazira. They all have an agenda... so do the Armenian media. It’s wrong, but that’s how it is.
This being said, I really don’t know what to think of this mess. Is it real? Are the people who have come to demonstrate genuine? Are they being paid or “sponsored” by a superior power? It all smells funny. If you ask me, the opposition (if we can call it that) should work harder within the government to impose new laws and demand a more just system. That’s when I will start believing that something might change. All I see at the moment is a group of people who want a piece of what this other group of people have. And what they have is the wealth and ALL the rights. I am not so sure that if we changed the current governing body with the group that is creating all of this disruption, we would come out as winners.
Don’t misunderstand; I too am not very satisfied with the Kocharyan rule. It is corrupt and even ruthless. I cannot say that I feel completely safe here, but I would like to think that with some contribution I would one day change something. That something is happening on a daily bases. I talk to people, I interact with locals as friends as colleagues as a citizen. I am able to convince some of those with whom I speak that things are getting better. It’s true that it is not obvious to the naked eye, but with some analysis, one can conclude that within the past 4-5 years things have gotten much better in Armenia. I am also adamant to remind some of these people that they deserve the government they have. Many people in the villages sold their votes for a sack of flower or a mere 5,000 Drams ($10). Is that the value of their future? So they ate better for 2-3 weeks, who’s going to give them bread for the next 5 years, until next elections? Some people agree with me... the important thing is that I am contributing my experience, my knowledge and I am almost forcing people to think. This is the most important action to take before any move – THINK.
My next comment is about the transition period of this young republic. Let’s be honest with ourselves, who really believed that the transition from a state run, communist, centralized society to a “democratic”, just with a free market economy one would be smooth and simple. I think this is a necessary step for a society to take in order for it to earn its democracy. Armenia was one day told that you are no longer a socialist country with centralized powers in Moscow but an independent and democratic one... u-uh, too easy!
As for the media, I agree with Alex on most points, but I ask you all to think of one TV station that reports events without altering or manipulating the truth – and please don’t even bother to say CNN, BBC or Al-Jazira. They all have an agenda... so do the Armenian media. It’s wrong, but that’s how it is.
This being said, I really don’t know what to think of this mess. Is it real? Are the people who have come to demonstrate genuine? Are they being paid or “sponsored” by a superior power? It all smells funny. If you ask me, the opposition (if we can call it that) should work harder within the government to impose new laws and demand a more just system. That’s when I will start believing that something might change. All I see at the moment is a group of people who want a piece of what this other group of people have. And what they have is the wealth and ALL the rights. I am not so sure that if we changed the current governing body with the group that is creating all of this disruption, we would come out as winners.
Don’t misunderstand; I too am not very satisfied with the Kocharyan rule. It is corrupt and even ruthless. I cannot say that I feel completely safe here, but I would like to think that with some contribution I would one day change something. That something is happening on a daily bases. I talk to people, I interact with locals as friends as colleagues as a citizen. I am able to convince some of those with whom I speak that things are getting better. It’s true that it is not obvious to the naked eye, but with some analysis, one can conclude that within the past 4-5 years things have gotten much better in Armenia. I am also adamant to remind some of these people that they deserve the government they have. Many people in the villages sold their votes for a sack of flower or a mere 5,000 Drams ($10). Is that the value of their future? So they ate better for 2-3 weeks, who’s going to give them bread for the next 5 years, until next elections? Some people agree with me... the important thing is that I am contributing my experience, my knowledge and I am almost forcing people to think. This is the most important action to take before any move – THINK.
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