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POLITICS ISN'T PROSTITUTION
Siranuysh Papyan
Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/engsrc/interview27842.html
Published: 11:59:44 - 25/10/2012
Interview with ethnographer Aghasi Tadevosyan
Aghasi, do you agree that the Armenian society is unable to define
the problems it is facing, that is why we can't overcome the crisis?
I agree that problems need to be defined but I disagree that our
society is a big "we". I think it is important to have differentiated
groups in the society which should define "small" tasks on a daily
basis. These interests may cause serious clashes which will either lead
our society to a catastrophe or new resources to overcome internal
cultural conflicts will appear. The time when the problems were
to be defined by the "fathers of the nation" has passed. Although
the "fathers" appeared only when the society found the potential to
transform. Only through clashes is it possible to define the reason why
we need to have a state. I mean the transformation from the Armenian
mythical and historical model to real everyday life.
At present, Armenia, everyday Armenia, is a society striving for
uniformity, which detracts focus from common daily issues, from civil
society to the state. Our society is afraid of differentiation. Our
society lives in mechanical groups based on relationship or territory.
I disagree that someone clever should define the nation's mission,
hold rallies and direct masses to change power. This leads to some
sacral "ritual" of definition of problems, which should be done on
a daily basis.
The society likes to be spectators when the others decide.
The effortlessness at the personal level is determined by the
traditions of organization of the life, which are referred to as
"national". This tradition, which defines uniformity as a national
identity, and the aspiration to change - evil, is the obstacle to the
development. The majority of people are closed in their shells, and
though they are filled with stench, they feel comfortable and secure.
While, the world is dynamically developing out of their shells.
Nations, which manage to form effective state on account of the
differentiation, are at the forefront of world processes. This,
in turn, makes nations seek new resources.
If people don't want to be distinctive and they also disrespect the
originality of the others, then they are unable to understand the
role of the state. They expect money from the state, but the world
has never seen such a thing.
Do you see wish to change in our society and elite?
The world is developing around us and it is necessary to react to the
changes. Say, we can see activeness in ecological issues in Armenia.
The power and different public sectors have to modernize, though
the Russia elite it causes Eurasian nostalgic notes and Komsomolsk
passions. In Armenia, there quite few people who strive to change their
life. Young people are strolling in the streets who don't dream, don't
try to achieve something in their life, to create or even to work.
Why do all civil movements fade away very soon? Our society does not
have resources to form the state and the democratic system, which is
the most effective mechanism today. 50, even 1000 people can't force 3
million people to move because they feel good not dreaming, but only
watching soap operas and doing nothing. I disagree with the ones who
blame the power for everything. If people wanted to work, they would
fight for their right. We have no social movements, and those who hold
rallies, promise safe life in the sofa to people. It happened in 2008.
Levon Zurabyan said the Armenian National Congress will solve the issue
on Serzh Sargsyan's resignation in cooperation with the Prosperous
Armenia Party.
Congress actually prefers Gagik Tsarukyan to Serzh Sargsyan, though
Tsarukyan is inferior to Sargsyan in all aspects. Let alone the fact
that Tsarukyan supports the Eurasian idea proposing a new colonization
of Armenia. Though I'm sure that he understands all this. I don't
even want to call him a political figure. He is a usual rich man
who, as it is used to say, avoids taxes. What is Zurabyan talking
about? He just tries to give state significance to little issues,
i.e. he is engaged in political manipulations.
The political figure should not be cynical, but this is the main
characteristic of today's politicians. Politics is not prostitution,
but a sphere of activities which should be based on clear moral
values. The political figure should serve people, take care about the
others and have the will to develop and improve themselves every day.
No such a generation has been formed in Armenia yet.
Siranuysh Papyan
Story from Lragir.am News:
http://www.lragir.am/engsrc/interview27842.html
Published: 11:59:44 - 25/10/2012
Interview with ethnographer Aghasi Tadevosyan
Aghasi, do you agree that the Armenian society is unable to define
the problems it is facing, that is why we can't overcome the crisis?
I agree that problems need to be defined but I disagree that our
society is a big "we". I think it is important to have differentiated
groups in the society which should define "small" tasks on a daily
basis. These interests may cause serious clashes which will either lead
our society to a catastrophe or new resources to overcome internal
cultural conflicts will appear. The time when the problems were
to be defined by the "fathers of the nation" has passed. Although
the "fathers" appeared only when the society found the potential to
transform. Only through clashes is it possible to define the reason why
we need to have a state. I mean the transformation from the Armenian
mythical and historical model to real everyday life.
At present, Armenia, everyday Armenia, is a society striving for
uniformity, which detracts focus from common daily issues, from civil
society to the state. Our society is afraid of differentiation. Our
society lives in mechanical groups based on relationship or territory.
I disagree that someone clever should define the nation's mission,
hold rallies and direct masses to change power. This leads to some
sacral "ritual" of definition of problems, which should be done on
a daily basis.
The society likes to be spectators when the others decide.
The effortlessness at the personal level is determined by the
traditions of organization of the life, which are referred to as
"national". This tradition, which defines uniformity as a national
identity, and the aspiration to change - evil, is the obstacle to the
development. The majority of people are closed in their shells, and
though they are filled with stench, they feel comfortable and secure.
While, the world is dynamically developing out of their shells.
Nations, which manage to form effective state on account of the
differentiation, are at the forefront of world processes. This,
in turn, makes nations seek new resources.
If people don't want to be distinctive and they also disrespect the
originality of the others, then they are unable to understand the
role of the state. They expect money from the state, but the world
has never seen such a thing.
Do you see wish to change in our society and elite?
The world is developing around us and it is necessary to react to the
changes. Say, we can see activeness in ecological issues in Armenia.
The power and different public sectors have to modernize, though
the Russia elite it causes Eurasian nostalgic notes and Komsomolsk
passions. In Armenia, there quite few people who strive to change their
life. Young people are strolling in the streets who don't dream, don't
try to achieve something in their life, to create or even to work.
Why do all civil movements fade away very soon? Our society does not
have resources to form the state and the democratic system, which is
the most effective mechanism today. 50, even 1000 people can't force 3
million people to move because they feel good not dreaming, but only
watching soap operas and doing nothing. I disagree with the ones who
blame the power for everything. If people wanted to work, they would
fight for their right. We have no social movements, and those who hold
rallies, promise safe life in the sofa to people. It happened in 2008.
Levon Zurabyan said the Armenian National Congress will solve the issue
on Serzh Sargsyan's resignation in cooperation with the Prosperous
Armenia Party.
Congress actually prefers Gagik Tsarukyan to Serzh Sargsyan, though
Tsarukyan is inferior to Sargsyan in all aspects. Let alone the fact
that Tsarukyan supports the Eurasian idea proposing a new colonization
of Armenia. Though I'm sure that he understands all this. I don't
even want to call him a political figure. He is a usual rich man
who, as it is used to say, avoids taxes. What is Zurabyan talking
about? He just tries to give state significance to little issues,
i.e. he is engaged in political manipulations.
The political figure should not be cynical, but this is the main
characteristic of today's politicians. Politics is not prostitution,
but a sphere of activities which should be based on clear moral
values. The political figure should serve people, take care about the
others and have the will to develop and improve themselves every day.
No such a generation has been formed in Armenia yet.