Repeated stereotypes of politicians in communication with the media in Armenia, which characterize the intellectual and moral level of our political arena.
1. “I know whose order it is.” People without sustainable values (not only politicians) are guided by the theory of conspiracy. It’s nice for them to think that not only Armenia, not only the world, but the entire universe is interested in their activities. And since it represents a universal value, or separate “dark forces” that prevent this world saving activities. Because in reality all impartial people are obliged to admire every move by this politician. The most stupid question asked by these kinds of figures is, “what was your intention of publishing this material?” I would answer, the material is published or posted on the Internet, because, from the editorial point of view, the readers are interested in it. Imagining your own precious personality in the center of universe gives proof of, first of all, lack of humor.
2. “I will not give interviews for your newspaper.” This is also a manifestation of paranoia. Politicians (especially, the authorities) prefer to deal with the media in their pocket, they make up adequate questions and they give “wise” answers. “You cut off my words,” sometimes this is their explanation. This means that if he speaks one and a half hours, just all of it should go on air, or be decoded and posted in the newspaper. Again, it is a manifestation of overestimation of your own personality, allegedly, his every word deserves to be carved on the marble, and if all of a sudden a wise idea is not published, the world will turn upside down. It also happens that the “politburo” of given political parties makes a decision not to give interview to an “enemy” media.
3. “I have not said such a thing, the journalists distort my thoughts.” This is a flabby, “chicken” behavior. They are “lion hearted” during the interview, seminar or other public speech and then when they are called to responsibility in this way or another, they set back from their words and try to throw the blame on the journalist. Or even recall that there might be unpleasant situations because of what they have said. If the journalist does not have the recording, such coward has the right to set back from his words. But the practice shows that politicians are trying to refrain from their words even in the case when there is a recording.
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Of course, everything is the reflection of our society. The political life, too.
ARAM ABRAHAMYAN
