the election campaign has been “quite tranquil and civilized” so far. Probably this is his definition that not that many people have been killed so far.
The ruling elites have lost their credibility so much that even if they allow free and fair elections tomorrow and they actually win, nobody will believe them. If Armenia is to become a democratic society, there is going to be a long and difficult path towards restoring (or establishing, depending on your point of view) credibility.
the election campaign has been “quite tranquil and civilized” so far.
ReplyDeleteProbably this is his definition that not that many people have been killed so far.
“The authorities will do everything in their power to have good results in the [conduct of the] elections,” said Kocharian.
ReplyDeleteGood results = opposition looses.
great !!!!
ReplyDeleteThe ruling elites have lost their credibility so much that even if they allow free and fair elections tomorrow and they actually win, nobody will believe them. If Armenia is to become a democratic society, there is going to be a long and difficult path towards restoring (or establishing, depending on your point of view) credibility.
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