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Edilsonvitorinodefarias (2012-08-23 7:26 AM)
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they voted for Levon, I also know more equally good pelope who voted for Serge. I also consider that the accusations of treason from Ter-Petrossian's side against anyone who won't vote for their candidate unfortunate.Actually, it's pretty undemocratic. Whether they truly and genuinely believe LTP is the answer to the country is one thing, but denying the right of a citizen to make their own decision through insults and accusations is quite another.Personally, I wouldn't vote for either, but I'm not a citizen so it doesn't matter, I guess. As for the protest demonstrations going on, btw, I'm thinking if I were a citizen would I join? To be honest, if such a movement can be used for simply fighting against irregularities and having the vote count overturned in some precincts, I would.However, they are using it to declare Ter-Petrossian is actually president. Firstly, there is no indication of that, but secondly, even if there was, there is no way he would secure victory in a first round either. So, would I join now? No, not when they constantly use the demos more for claiming Levon is already president.BTW: Interesting thing happened yesterday in Liberty Square where I was shooting. One supporter presumably camped out all night by the looks of him and there all day for the demo wasn't sitting up straight when Levon arrived. One of the bodyguards grabbed his shoulders. Sit up straight, the president is here, he said.It's those aspects of Ter-Petrossian's rallies that concern me although as I said, if they could be used as the basis for a genuine pro-democracy movement which would successfully challenge the first round results, then I can't criticize it. And I say that as someone who could never vote for Ter-Petrossian even if I could, and while i realize that being seen as the figurehead for such a movement would probably translate as overwhelming support for the former president in new elections.One other thing about yesterday's rallies in case there is still doubt. There has been NO disruption of public transport with a normal number of buses operating all day yesterday. I took one down there and also caught the metro back. Regardless, the most important thing now is calm. If Ter-Petrossian is to rally pelope by his side let him do so with words and ideas and not threats, accusations and insults. Then I can have more belief in what this all is meant to represent.
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