Comments on: With diminishing support – opposition becomes cautious

By: Armenia & the South Caucasus | The Caucasian Knot » Blog Archive » Armenia: Opposition Local Election Rally

Sat, 27 Sep 2008 11:59:14 +0000

[...] Yesterday saw an apparently unsanctioned pre-election rally ahead of tomorrow’s local election in Yerevan’s Kentron (Center) district. Some observers consider the vote an important test for democracy following a disputed presidential election earlier this year and a way to assess the level of support for the former president, Levon Ter-Petrossian. Demonstrations staged by his opposition movement since the 1 March clashes have become smaller and smaller leading some to consider that it has run out of momentum. [...]

By: Tamar

Tamar — Sat, 27 Sep 2008 01:39:34 +0000

Thanks Observer and AH. Yes of course I agree, I just wanted to make sure I understood the trend that you were pointing to. Indeed it is interesting there has been a shift in attitude, that there is a desire to actually become a part of the system.

By: AH

AH — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 16:41:50 +0000

At least compared to 2 years ago when it was beneath them to even participate in the parliamentary elections, I agree, that any signs of participatory politics is a good thing.

By: Observer

Observer — Thu, 25 Sep 2008 07:50:14 +0000

Tamar – I think there are a lot of signs indicating, that the LTP-led opposition is looking to become part of the political system, and I think that is a positive sign.

By: Tamar

Tamar — Wed, 24 Sep 2008 13:29:08 +0000

“On the contrary, it seems the opposition has finally decided to move away from rallies and revolutionism, and start actually engaging in politics.”

Hi Observer,
Are these signs that the opposition is looking to become a part of the debate within the institutions and not just on the streets? When they are looking to debate ideology, does this mean that they are looking to become a party represented in National Assembly? Ministries? If not, then how does it look like they might want to become involved in politics?

Thanks,
Tamar

By: Observer

Observer — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 13:49:10 +0000

Archuk – ARF are also in power – if you hadn’t noticed :)

By: Archuk Arshakuni

Archuk Arshakuni — Thu, 18 Sep 2008 12:49:07 +0000

Hahaha))) David Hakobyan cracks me up))))) Velikaya Rus’))) Bibleyskiy Armjanskiy narod!
In Armenia there is only one serious political party left in its traditional meaning – ARF. And all the serious politicians outside ARF are these in power – S. Sargsyan and T. Sargsyan as well as R. Kocharyan who definetely still plays a role in our politics. Everyone else is more or less politically impotent.

By: Armen

Armen — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 18:12:32 +0000

So after the final collapse of the U.S. financial system, we should stop speaking English, eh? Interesting logic… Armenians should speak EVERYTHING. And start learning Chinese, people!

By: reporter_arm

reporter_arm — Wed, 17 Sep 2008 04:43:01 +0000

Russian speaking man is Davit Hakobyan-Head of Marksisit Party of Armenia

By: me

me — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 23:33:35 +0000

Someone forgot to tell the Russian speaking man that the Soviet Union collapsed about 17 years ago.

By: grigor

grigor — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 15:37:45 +0000

who was that Russian speaking man and what did he want?

By: Global Voices Online » Armenia: Opposition Momentum Declining

Global Voices Online » Armenia: Opposition Momentum Declining — Tue, 16 Sep 2008 07:34:59 +0000

[...] Armenian Observer comments on yesterday's opposition rally in Yerevan and says that it was the smallest gathering yet. Posted by Onnik Krikorian Print Version Share [...]