“Ayb-Fe” writes that in order to succeed the Armenian opposition needs to have “clear goals,” ideas understandable for the average citizen, “sufficient, financial, human and logistical resources,” and to treat the people like a “partner.” “Does the opposition have all of this? Obviously not,” says the paper. “Unfortunately, we encounter instead egocentrism, narcissism, lack of knowledge and uncoordinated and conflicting positions.”
Deputy parliament speaker Tigran Torosian tells “Aravot” that the opposition can not achieve anything through rallies. Torosian suggests a “more civilized and effective” approach: “If there are legal violations -- no country, party or citizen is immune to them -- all of that must be registered, documented and taken to court.”
“The reality is that the society, the people have been deprived of the possibility to express their will,” opposition leader Albert Bazeyan tells “Aravot.” Bazeyan says it is “crystal clear” to everyone that the vast majority of the electorate did not vote in the November 27 referendum. “If the opposition manages to organize a signature collection, a poll … I am sure 80 percent [of the people] will certify that they did not take part in the referendum on constitutional changes,” he says. “I feel really sorry that we are faced with this situation. And the opposition has a big share of responsibility for it.”
“Hayots Ashkhar” advises the opposition to quickly “forget about all the stupidities and start slowly preparing for the New Year.” “After all, it’s already December,” argues the paper. “Believe us, a [roasted] pork leg is a better thing than revolution.”
“Iravunk” runs a new poem by famous Armenian poetess Silva Kaputikian which laments the “shame” of living in modern-day Armenia beset with “lies and deceit.” “I wrote this poem long ago,” she tells the paper. “In June 1995, on the occasion of the National Assembly election held at the time. But I was not publishing it as I found it very bitter, pessimistic and depressing. The current president and his big and small minions have surpassed the 95-ers and have left no room for saving anything. I therefore decided to publish this poem, which unfortunately remains not only fresh but is even more timely today. Cruelly more timely.”
(Armen Dulian)
Deputy parliament speaker Tigran Torosian tells “Aravot” that the opposition can not achieve anything through rallies. Torosian suggests a “more civilized and effective” approach: “If there are legal violations -- no country, party or citizen is immune to them -- all of that must be registered, documented and taken to court.”
“The reality is that the society, the people have been deprived of the possibility to express their will,” opposition leader Albert Bazeyan tells “Aravot.” Bazeyan says it is “crystal clear” to everyone that the vast majority of the electorate did not vote in the November 27 referendum. “If the opposition manages to organize a signature collection, a poll … I am sure 80 percent [of the people] will certify that they did not take part in the referendum on constitutional changes,” he says. “I feel really sorry that we are faced with this situation. And the opposition has a big share of responsibility for it.”
“Hayots Ashkhar” advises the opposition to quickly “forget about all the stupidities and start slowly preparing for the New Year.” “After all, it’s already December,” argues the paper. “Believe us, a [roasted] pork leg is a better thing than revolution.”
“Iravunk” runs a new poem by famous Armenian poetess Silva Kaputikian which laments the “shame” of living in modern-day Armenia beset with “lies and deceit.” “I wrote this poem long ago,” she tells the paper. “In June 1995, on the occasion of the National Assembly election held at the time. But I was not publishing it as I found it very bitter, pessimistic and depressing. The current president and his big and small minions have surpassed the 95-ers and have left no room for saving anything. I therefore decided to publish this poem, which unfortunately remains not only fresh but is even more timely today. Cruelly more timely.”
(Armen Dulian)