Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

[Tigranakert]

Re: Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

In 2008, ArmeniaNow was the only media outlet in Armenia to oppose the media restrictions imposed after Sarkisian declared his State of Emergency. Sarkissian had essentially closed down every media outlet by requiring that they publish only official press releases and nothing else. I recall that ArmenaNow left its pages blank rather than comply, as well as releasing a strongly worded condemnation of the restrictions. Since that time, because it had dared to oppose those in power, ArmeniaNow has been earmarked for destruction by the Armenian establishment. This is the reason behind this tigranakert hatefest.

Utterly false, claiming to be an independent media source, ArmeniaNow actively supported the corrupt, anti-Armenian criminal in the name of Levon Ter Petrosyan, and actively promoted people to participate in the overthrow of the government. This in itself is reason enough to throw them into jail and ban it, but our government was kind enough not to resort to these measures, which would otherwise have happened in every Western country in the world, especially in America.

You also make a good point, in every other country in the world when State Emergency is declared (Armenia was in a very dangerous situation as the West was supporting a criminal like Levon Ter Petrosyan and Azerbaijan saw chances of regaining Artsakh, but you ofcourse don't care), you have to follow the law. But ArmeniaNow just didn't respect the emergency, as they were one of the leaders in promoting a coup of criminals.

Can you imagine, a media outlet claiming to be independent, SUPPORTING Levon Ter Petrosyan, and not just a normal person, but a criminal who is responsible for dozens of killings, tortures, undemocratic policies and the one who basically sold our country?

This is a very good example of Western hypocrisy, and bell-the-cat points it out very well. Again, I want to thank you for showing how you can distort facts. The West used religion for their imperialistic policies, now they use "democracy", but don't dare to talk about democracy in their own countries (America, Italy), it's a one-way-street because they are allowed to do anything, ban anything, and still criticize other countries.

[bell-the-cat]

Re: Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

Utterly false, claiming to be an independent media source, ArmeniaNow actively supported the corrupt, anti-Armenian criminal in the name of Levon Ter Petrosyan, and actively promoted people to participate in the overthrow of the government. This in itself is reason enough to throw them into jail and ban it, but our government was kind enough not to resort to these measures, which would otherwise have happened in every Western country in the world, especially in America.

You also make a good point, in every other country in the world when State Emergency is declared (Armenia was in a very dangerous situation as the West was supporting a criminal like Levon Ter Petrosyan and Azerbaijan saw chances of regaining Artsakh, but you ofcourse don't care), you have to follow the law. But ArmeniaNow just didn't respect the emergency, as they were one of the leaders in promoting a coup of criminals.

Can you imagine, a media outlet claiming to be independent, SUPPORTING Levon Ter Petrosyan, and not just a normal person, but a criminal who is responsible for dozens of killings, tortures, undemocratic policies and the one who basically sold our country?

See, Siggie, the truth behind Tigrankert's actions are revealed. He is a propagandist, as bad as anything from Azerbaijan.

Of course Armenianow always was, and still is, politically neutral. And as such it is the last surviving neutral media outlet in Armenia. It is its continued instinctive resistance to illegitimate control that makes it hated by the likes of Tigranakert. Instinctive resistance to illegitimate control should a requirement of every citizen - and it is a requirement for good journalism. What i said earlier is true - Tigranakert's ilk require absolute control from their subjects - no divergence, however small, however correctly held, however well explained, is acceptable, and anyone or anything that dares resist must be destroyed.

ArmeniaNow’s position on the Media Blackout
03-03-2008

ArmeniaNow believes that in any true democracy – even, and especially, during time of crisis – access to information is a fundamental public right.

It is on that basis and others that we declare our strong objection to the Armenian Government’s inclusion of media prohibitions as part of its enforcement of Article 15 and Article 117 of the Constitution pertaining to a State of Emergency.

We fully support all legitimate efforts to stabilize conditions following the tragic events of March 1.

But we do not accept that silencing non-state media is a legitimate means of maintaining order. Rather, we fear that the restrictions, even for the short period announced, could lead to the sort of propagandized media that re-unites Armenia with its Soviet past, while doing nothing to resolve the problems it faces in the present.

John Hughes, Tony Halpin, Founders, New Times Journalism Training Center, Editors, ArmeniaNow; Julia Hakobyan, Managing Editor; Suren Musayelyan, Managing Editor

[Tigranakert]

Re: Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

A Sober and Sobering Account of Recent Developments in Armenia by an Eyewitness

By Armen Ayvazian (Ararat Center for Strategic Research)

Yerevan, Armenia. I have been criticizing this government and predicting such an outcome during recent years. And, by the way, where was Levon Ter Petrossian all this time and why didn't he raise his voice against any injustice during these long 10 years?! I've been warning about the imminent breakup of the seeming stability again and again in my books, articles and interviews published in Armenian, Russian and English for the last decade. Moreover, they've been read by some of the highest representatives of the current establishment. I had a couple of chances to even personally discuss with some of them the criticality of the situation.

They did not agree that the situation is as bad as I depicted it and were disturbed and irritated. All of my efforts to bring them back to reality have just resulted not only in my further isolation from the centers of decision-making, but also in attempts to silence and marginalize me. Though they've not succeeded, I'm extremely frustrated that all my work has been almost in vain. On February 19, Armenia entered into a completely new and unfavorable phase; the day "X" I was talking about in my "Strategic Gaps" has already arrived.

However, Ter Petrossian and his team did not come "to right the wrongs," but just to exacerbate the situation to the edge. I'm a first-hand eyewitness of these recent events. The major clashes happened just 300 feet from my home and I've been hearing and watching everything from the beginning to the end. That day, Ter Petrossian and his team brought Armenia to the very brink of DISASTER. No one can prove to me that it was the police who instigated the clashes. It was not just a coup attempt, it was a cold-blooded attempt by Ter Petrossian & Co. to instigate a civil war! Ter Petrossian and his team are an immediate and overwhelming national security threat!

Please look at the bigger picture, look at the world powers waging Cold War IN ARMENIA, look at the map again and follow the news about the Azerbaijan's movements and all the preparations to start a war. What if Aliyev starts it now? What would we have? A divided Armenia and a divided Diaspora! Who has pushed the situation so far? Of course, the government has to be blamed for all the corruption and its woeful methods and low level of governance. But Ter Petrossian has clearly and cold-bloodedly targeted the national unity of Armenians! He clearly and cold-bloodedly played on the hayastantzi-gharabaghtzi artificial divide! He and his team clearly and cold-bloodedly instigated the mob to fire and throw grenades on Armenian soldiers.

My street was under the occupation of "revolutionaries" for about 7 hours. They were shouting at us: "come down, join us -- this is an uprising!" They were calling the Armenian soldiers to join them and fire on other Armenian soldiers. Now who can tell me about the facts better? Do you understand what was in stake? And what if just one battalion, or even a platoon joined this uprising? We would have ended up in a real bloody civil war with hundreds killed and mutilated and perhaps Artsakh and Syunik overrun by the enemy! What was Ter Petrossian's sick mind thinking at that time? I need neither to watch Armenian TV for the official version of events nor to read and listen about the ridiculous false versions now being circulated in the web by Ter Petrossian's supporters.

Please remember that Armenia is your only Homeland, irrespective of the government. Please do not alienate either yourselves or the diasporans from the homeland. Do not alienate yourselves from other Armenians. After reading my article, my dear friend from Canada has labeled me "a traitor of the nation"! Doesn't this remind you of good old 1937? Just one result of the Ter Petrossian's comeback into the big politics with his neo-bolshevik ideas: "Who is not with us, is against us"! But we are a small endangered nation with an endangered HOMELAND! The situation is extremely difficult and there is no easy way out of it. The solution that is most often being offered -- the resignation of Serj Sargsyan and new elections is not a solution. We simply cannot afford months and years of additional turmoil.

You are just amusing. It's just ranting you do, nothing based on facts. It's like me saying, North-Korea is, was and will remain the most democratic country in the world. Fox New is, was and will remain politically neutral.

Good journalism basically means supporting a criminal like Levon Ter Petrosyan and promoting a coupe, calling the current government a regime and our president by the name of "Serzh". That's new for me!

[bell-the-cat]

Re: Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

Armen Ayvazian, owner/founder/publicist and sole employee of his self-proclaimed "Ararat Center for Strategic Research", is an Armenian fascist and a ranting, raving nutter.

[Siggie]

Re: Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

I dunno... it sounds to me like there's some misuse of the terms neutral, unbiased, etc where it's being thrown around loosely in regards to any expressed viewpoint that differs from the approved one. That's not unbiased.
There may be plenty else to accuse them of, but for instance, if they publish something that doesn't show Armenia in the best light, that's not automatically biased.

NOTE: I'm not speaking about any specific article; these are general comments.

[KanadaHye]

Re: Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

Armen Ayvazian, owner/founder/publicist and sole employee of his self-proclaimed "Ararat Center for Strategic Research", is an Armenian fascist and a ranting, raving nutter.

Yep, definitely sounds like a fascist lunatic to me

"He emphasized the importance of the Armenian language and the Armenian military in a historical and sociopolitical context, explaining the importance of the Armenian history while also comparing the development of Armenian nationalism and patriotism to Western European nations.

Dr. Ayvazyan began by defining the territory of historic Armenia and then defining modern day Armenia, which includes the internationally recognized Republic of Armenia as well as Nagorno-Karabakh and the liberated areas such as Artsakh. Dr. Ayvazyan went on to explain the most important historical determinants needed to make up a nation. He emphasized, especially in Armenia’s case, the overwhelming need to have a united people. This unity can exist only with a common language and a stable territory, both of which Armenia is currently fighting to protect. The state and its institutions, as well as a sophisticated education system and a unique mode of life and culture, have allowed the Armenian nation to survive when so many other nations have simply disappeared."

Dr. Armen Ayvazian’s Armenian Language and Military History Lecture to the AGBU YSIP

http://blog.ararat-center.org/?p=69

[Tigranakert]

Re: Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

Armen Ayvazian, owner/founder/publicist and sole employee of his self-proclaimed "Ararat Center for Strategic Research", is an Armenian fascist and a ranting, raving nutter.

How many times can one expose himself? Thank you again, for showing your support for entities like ArmeniaNow who support criminals like Levon Ter Petrosyan, and at the same time calling a devoted, smart, intelligent and good political scientist and historian, a fascist. You remind me of an Azerbaijani.. or Turk, or wait... someone who works for ArmeniaNow, Radio Free Liberty, EurasiaNet and is a supporter of ANC and Heritage.

And all those judgements by one who is Scottish! Truly amusing.

[bell-the-cat]

Re: Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

Yep, definitely sounds like a fascist lunatic to me

He emphasized, especially in Armenia’s case, the overwhelming need to have a united people. This unity can exist only with a common language and a stable territory, both of which Armenia is currently fighting to protect. The state and its institutions, as well as a sophisticated education system and a unique mode of life and culture, have allowed the Armenian nation to survive when so many other nations have simply disappeared."

Yes, he is a ranting, raving fascist. His words read like something straight out of Mein Kampf. I'll make you "united" or kill you all trying.

[KanadaHye]

Re: Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

Yes, he is a ranting, raving fascist. His words read like something straight out of Mein Kampf. I'll make you "united" or kill you all trying.

No, that would be more geared towards the United States and United Kingdom. United Armenians of Armenia is something that should come natural but like headless chickens, Armenians run amok without thinking and need to be told what's good for them.

[Tigranakert]

Re: Exposing ArmeniaNow, biased Western-backed political anti-Armenian media outlets.

United States of America, they want to be "united" or they will kill everyone. What a fascist country, the name alone! Purely racist.

Haha, your argumentations are so funny. Even paranoid.

Ofcourse, your dream would be to see Armenians not united, but separated and in hands of the Turks/Azerbaijanis.