Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

[jgk3]

Re: Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

If he were an American, he wouldn't criticize Armenians.

He tries to apply what he's learned in his life, and in literature to the subject of Armenians and their unique circumstances. Of course, it's hard for him to sound convincing towards Armenians especially as his take on history and politics are very controversial to many Armenians. But somewhere in there, he is worth listening to because of his experience and knowledge of literature from various nations and epochs. Still, in the end, it's up to the reader to decide whether or not the comparisons he uses are sufficiently applicable to Armenian issues.

[Armenian]

Re: Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

Why would a 72 year spend time writing at that age? Weird.

It's not weird at all once you realize what propels the 'ego' you are referring to. He is essentially a diva without a stage, so he is looking for a captive audience. And he has found one in the internet. He more-or-less thinks by pasting his self-hate and pseudo-intellectual crap all over the internet he will have an impact upon Armenian life - although Armenians in general have out-casted him. Fortunately, no one in Armenian society takes him seriously. Unfortunately, this is a blow to his massive ego and now all he does is rant against anything Armenian. To tell you the truth, had he been an American I would have really respected him and his work. It's his 'Armenian' twist I dislike.

[jgk3]

Re: Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

I have a professor who's in his 70s and he has a very active interest in computers and learning all their important functions for his work.

[crusader1492]

Re: Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

So, that would make him 72 years of age, which makes you wonder if he it is really Ara Baliozian posting, in my opinion it is another entity posing as Ara, pushing forward his message. Why would a 72 year spend time writing at that age? Weird.

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Yeah, that is weird. My father is also 72 and although he is a brilliant man, he has little interest in computers/internet.

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The only thing electronic that he can relate to is the TV remote.

[jgk3]

Re: Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

the thought never occurred to me...

He frequently calls those he argues with on these boards as cowards, pointing to their anonymity, and so his name definitely means something. It would be excessively strange if he were an imposter! But it's a funny thought.

[TomServo]

Re: Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

So, that would make him 72 years of age, which makes you wonder if he it is really Ara Baliozian posting, in my opinion it is another entity posing as Ara, pushing forward his message. Why would a 72 year spend time writing at that age? Weird.

Believe me, it's him.

[Virgil]

Re: Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

How old is the self enamoured crumugen?

Ara Baliozian is an Armenian author, translator, and critic, born in Athens, Greece on December 10, 1936.

So, that would make him 72 years of age, which makes you wonder if he it is really Ara Baliozian posting, in my opinion it is another entity posing as Ara, pushing forward his message. Why would a 72 year spend time writing at that age? Weird.

[Mos]

Re: Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

I do not know Ara but a happy birthday and best wishes

[crusader1492]

Re: Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

How old is the self enamoured crumugen?

[jgk3]

Re: Happy Birthday Ara Baliozian!

I remember when this was posted last year. I wonder if he even looks outside of his thread in these forums.