A few weeks ago, a reader who is generally positive about me advised me that if I wrote a little more “bile,” I would get a bigger audience. And he’s right, of course. But first, I’m old enough to “grow” into myself, which I haven’t had in decades (i.e., gall). Secondly, “bile” in Armenia usually means personal attacks on one or another figure, and I am not interested in that level of discussion.
For example, I don’t care why MP Gurgen Arsenyan makes passionate “anti-opposition” speeches; what personal circumstances motivate him to do so? I am interested in the concept reflected in his speeches, which is not his subjective opinion. The concept of “Giving up Artsakh for the sake of Armenia” is wrong from a purely pragmatic point of view: it means “inviting” the enemy to attack Armenia.
I am against the CC depriving Seyran Ohanyan of his immunity in the National Assembly, not because the general is some special angel, but because; a/ The National Assembly has been used as a tool to persecute the opposition since the day it was established (1995), b. / it is just an occasion to once again talk about the formers, c/ it again fits into the concept of the government, which is aimed at discrediting the army.
I have the same approach regarding the earthquake in Turkey (I think there is no discussion regarding Syria). Rejoicing that people died due to the earthquake is a manifestation of unhealthy instincts. (Of course, it would also be unnatural if Armenians would go crazy with grief on that occasion). Our problem is political: the Turkish state’s policy aims to destroy Armenian statehood. It has nothing to do with the victims of the earthquake. It is suitable to express condolences and send rescuers.
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By the way, I do not feel obliged to criticize all government steps.
ARAM ABRAHAMYAN
