Elections in Armenia

[Haykakan]

Re: Elections in Armenia

I did not listen to the whole thing because its hard to hear on my laptop but he pretty much said the same things me and others here have been saying. I like the part when he asks raffi do you really think you got more votes then me and raffi says no but raffi says people say no one wone this election so he says look if i did not win and you did not win then who won? Serj is good at what he does-being a politition-raffi is good at what he does-screaming.

Did any of you watch yesterdays news conference that our President gave? He had invited journalists from all the major media outlets of Armenia, including journalists from the extreme side of the opposition. All of them could ask questions and he answered them brilliantly and in depth. He showed his diplomatic skills and I'm very impressed by his performance.
Please watch the news conference in its entirety:

http://www.1tv.am/en/haylur-videos

Choose the episode "19.03.2013 / First News - 21:00"

Bravo Mr. President!

[Haykakan]

Re: Elections in Armenia

OSKANIAN BACKS HOVANNISIAN'S PROTEST, CALLS FOR RESIGNATION OF GOVERNMENT

http://www.armenianow.com/vote_2013/44622/armvote13_vartan_oskanian_raffi_hovannisian

VOTE 2013 | 21.03.13 | 10:07

Armenia's former Foreign Minister Vartan Oskanian has voiced support
for opposition leader Raffi Hovannisian's continuing street protests,
at the same time calling for the resignation of the current government
over what he implied were its failed economic and social policies.

Oskanian, who is a member of the Prosperous Armenia Party (PAP), told
RFE/RL's Armenia Service on Wednesday that Hovannisian, who is now on
a hunger strike challenging the outcome of last month's presidential
election, "should take a decision about his further steps himself."

"Six hundred thousand people expressed their protest against the
current authorities and demanded changes of persons, approaches
and policy, and right now the carrier of those changes is Raffi
Hovannisian," he said.

Oskanian also criticized President Serzh Sargsyan for indicating that
he will make no sweeping changes in the government as a result of
the presidential ballot. The ex-minister said even the official vote
results should have prompted the president to take "drastic actions"
to address popular disaffection with his rule.

The PAP declared itself to be a force "alternative" to the ruling
coalition led by Sargsyan's Republican Party of Armenia (RPA) after
quitting the government last May.

The party led by tycoon Gagik Tsarukyan has not concealed its
intentions to win power in Yerevan in the municipal elections
slated for May 5. Oskanian is the top candidate on the PAP list to
be submitted for the elections in which the RPA slate will be headed
by incumbent mayor Taron Margaryan.

[Vahram]

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Now even the baboon of all people are using this Raffi thing to their advantage. Some of you should be real proud of yourselves this is being used by your enemies!

http://news.am/eng/news/145513.html

[Eddo211]

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Serj is the man.....the rest are crybabies.
He also knows how to handle the Turks like he made a full of Erdogan on the protocols....he was two steps ahead of the whole process with a mix of dearing poker moves.

[londontsi]

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Serj is the man.....
He also knows how to handle the Turks like he made a full of Erdogan on the protocols....he was two steps ahead of the whole process with a mix of dearing poker moves.

Came on guys, lets not turn history on its head.

Serj did what he was told by other powers.

The only reason the nation was saved from humiliation was the people would just not accept it.
The nation’s pain and sence of betrayal was so great that they started calling the President a traitor.

If you can see ( remember) the truth, then you can see the correct path.

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[Artashes]

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Came on guys, lets not turn history on its head.

Serj did what he was told by other powers.

The only reason the nation was saved from humiliation was the people would just not accept it.
The nation’s pain and sence of betrayal was so great that they started calling the President a traitor.

If you can see ( remember) the truth, then you can see the correct path.

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The concern here by many of us is that Raffi is doing what he's told by other powers , and those other powers are every bit as unsavory and worse ( by a wide margine ) .
The argument is not in support of oligarch , but rather manipulation from west !!
The support for Serj is based on skill in dealing with giant powers and progress of a Single term .
We are all seeking the truth ( I hope ) .
Artashes

[londontsi]

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The concern here by many of us is that Raffi is doing what he's told by other powers , and those other powers are every bit as unsavory and worse ( by a wide margine ) .

I can understand that there may be concerns.
Can you inform us the sources that prompt those concerns.

Please do not come up with some abstract statements which are based on low quality electioneering.

The support for Serj is based on skill in dealing with giant powers and progress of a Single term .
We are all seeking the truth ( I hope ) .
Artashes

Skill !!! What skill?

Serj did what he was told by other powers.

The only reason the nation was saved from humiliation was the people would just not accept it.
The nation’s pain and sence of betrayal was so great that they started calling the President a traitor.

[londontsi]

Re: Elections in Armenia

......... The argument is not in support of oligarch , .....
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Artashes

No, the argument here is the peoples choice through fair and honest elections.

I have mentioned before, Serj without oligarch cannot exist.

People who support Serj but somehow are against the oligarchs simply do not know what they are talking about !!!


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[Artashes]

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@ Londonsti's above post(s)
You say you can understand concern and ask for sources -- Raffi is the source . He promises everything ! Oh , that's believable . Reminds me of US politicians to a " T ". Where is he coming from -- US !!
You ask -- what skill ?!! --- Strong Russian partner and US ok with that !!! Seeks US support and help and Russia ok with that !!! Deal with Iran and no US backlash !!! Tells Hay youth it's up to them to decide to reclaim land stolen by murder and torture and turk calls to congratulate victory !!!
You don't think Hay has improved and advanced more under his watch than all previous pres ???
You say --- only reason nation was saved was (the) people ... You make it sound like everyone supports Raffi . Do you not think many supported Serj ? You say (they) called him traitor as if it's everyone ??? Do you believe that ? How many is -they - ?
Post # 1431 by Haykakan --- Serj asks Raffi -- do you think you got more votes than me ? Are you saying Raffi's response is different than stated ??
Artashes

[Mher]

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People who support Serj but somehow are against the oligarchs simply do not know what they are talking about !!!
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exactly