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WHO IS BETTER THAN KOCHARYAN?
James Hakobyan
Lragir
Oct 9 2007
Armenia
The Russian President Putin's statement that he may become prime
minister after leaving office seems to have vexed the citizens of
Armenia more than the Russian society. They think if Putin takes
that move, so will do Robert Kocharyan because political life in
Armenia appears to be a copy of the Russian political life. However,
the future statuses of the Armenian and Russian presidents should
not be viewed as stemming from each other for the simple reason
that Russia has oil reserves which help Putin keep his rating high,
whereas Robert Kocharyan actually has nothing. All he had that were
marked with cut red tapes now seem to be controlled by Serge Sargsyan,
which is seen increasingly more often in ceremonies of opening of
nursery schools or places of entertainment.
However, the fact that Putin has oil, and Kocharyan has almost
nothing does not mean that Putin stands a better chance to be prime
minister than him. Moreover, Robert Kocharyan is more likely to be
prime minister than Putin. The point is that Putin needs to solve an
important problem first to become prime minister. He needs to put up
someone for the post of president. Obviously, the Russian president
is facing a complicated problem and does not even have an outline of
its solution. He has so many heirs now that it is going to be a hard
job to choose one. Meanwhile, Putin cannot be prime minister unless
he puts up someone as president. Simply he will not be allowed to.
Meanwhile, Robert Kocharyan has solved the problem of president. He
will make Serge Sargsyan president or at least he will not prevent
Serge Sargsyan from replacing him. So, Kocharyan can take his time
to think about the post of prime minister.
The Republicans, including Serge Sargsyan are saying that Robert
Kocharyan has no wish to be prime minister. Maybe he does not. It
is also possible that Robert Kocharyan told Serge Sargsyan or sent
an SMS to all the Republicans and they cheered up and are stating
that Robert Kocharyan will not wish to be prime minister and they
believe him. There is a strong wish to tell the Republicans "thou shalt
believe in God only." Certainly, it is possible that Robert Kocharyan
is God for the Republicans on whose wish Serge Sargsyan's presidency
depends. However, it is worthwhile to remind the Republicans that
Robert Kocharyan stated before becoming president of Armenia in 1998
that he had never thought about becoming president of Armenia. Later
the president even said on one occasion that circumstances made
him president.
Who knows what circumstances will be like later, and Robert Kocharyan
who now is not thinking about becoming prime minister may suddenly
become prime minister. And these circumstances are not outside,
namely in Russia, like many think. These circumstances are inside,
and the outside merely accepts them if it sees that no one inside
minds. And who may mind Robert Kocharyan's being prime minister?
Serge Sargsyan? For what reason? The reason is very important. Wishes
mean little in politics. One needs to be able to justify one's wish
and intention. What reason will Serge Sargsyan point to why Robert
Kocharyan should not be prime minister? "Am I worse than others?"
Robert Kocharyan will ask his historic question to Serge Sargsyan. It
is difficult to answer this question because both Serge Sargsyan
and Robert Kocharyan have surrounded themselves with people against
whom they even look advantageous. Hence, Serge Sargsyan may only say
that Kocharyan is worse than him. But in that case he may get such an
answer: "So you be the prime minister, and I will think about another
president." And God knows what Robert Kocharyan will think.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress
James Hakobyan
Lragir
Oct 9 2007
Armenia
The Russian President Putin's statement that he may become prime
minister after leaving office seems to have vexed the citizens of
Armenia more than the Russian society. They think if Putin takes
that move, so will do Robert Kocharyan because political life in
Armenia appears to be a copy of the Russian political life. However,
the future statuses of the Armenian and Russian presidents should
not be viewed as stemming from each other for the simple reason
that Russia has oil reserves which help Putin keep his rating high,
whereas Robert Kocharyan actually has nothing. All he had that were
marked with cut red tapes now seem to be controlled by Serge Sargsyan,
which is seen increasingly more often in ceremonies of opening of
nursery schools or places of entertainment.
However, the fact that Putin has oil, and Kocharyan has almost
nothing does not mean that Putin stands a better chance to be prime
minister than him. Moreover, Robert Kocharyan is more likely to be
prime minister than Putin. The point is that Putin needs to solve an
important problem first to become prime minister. He needs to put up
someone for the post of president. Obviously, the Russian president
is facing a complicated problem and does not even have an outline of
its solution. He has so many heirs now that it is going to be a hard
job to choose one. Meanwhile, Putin cannot be prime minister unless
he puts up someone as president. Simply he will not be allowed to.
Meanwhile, Robert Kocharyan has solved the problem of president. He
will make Serge Sargsyan president or at least he will not prevent
Serge Sargsyan from replacing him. So, Kocharyan can take his time
to think about the post of prime minister.
The Republicans, including Serge Sargsyan are saying that Robert
Kocharyan has no wish to be prime minister. Maybe he does not. It
is also possible that Robert Kocharyan told Serge Sargsyan or sent
an SMS to all the Republicans and they cheered up and are stating
that Robert Kocharyan will not wish to be prime minister and they
believe him. There is a strong wish to tell the Republicans "thou shalt
believe in God only." Certainly, it is possible that Robert Kocharyan
is God for the Republicans on whose wish Serge Sargsyan's presidency
depends. However, it is worthwhile to remind the Republicans that
Robert Kocharyan stated before becoming president of Armenia in 1998
that he had never thought about becoming president of Armenia. Later
the president even said on one occasion that circumstances made
him president.
Who knows what circumstances will be like later, and Robert Kocharyan
who now is not thinking about becoming prime minister may suddenly
become prime minister. And these circumstances are not outside,
namely in Russia, like many think. These circumstances are inside,
and the outside merely accepts them if it sees that no one inside
minds. And who may mind Robert Kocharyan's being prime minister?
Serge Sargsyan? For what reason? The reason is very important. Wishes
mean little in politics. One needs to be able to justify one's wish
and intention. What reason will Serge Sargsyan point to why Robert
Kocharyan should not be prime minister? "Am I worse than others?"
Robert Kocharyan will ask his historic question to Serge Sargsyan. It
is difficult to answer this question because both Serge Sargsyan
and Robert Kocharyan have surrounded themselves with people against
whom they even look advantageous. Hence, Serge Sargsyan may only say
that Kocharyan is worse than him. But in that case he may get such an
answer: "So you be the prime minister, and I will think about another
president." And God knows what Robert Kocharyan will think.
From: Emil Lazarian | Ararat NewsPress