YEREVAN (A.W.)—On March 4, while the U.S. House Foreign Affairs Committee held a hearing on the Armenian Genocide Resolution, H.Res.252, the ARF Bureau political affairs director in Yerevan, Giro Manoyan, spoke with Yergir Media TV and voiced his criticism over the lack of live coverage by Armenia’s public TV stations.
“It is my understanding that, all in all, Yerkir Media is the only [station] that is providing live coverage [of the hearings]. [L]ast time, public TV stations also covered it… It’s true that some are following through the internet, etc. … But, here in Armenia, the public TV’s approach is truly baffling,” Manoyan said.
When asked whether the lack coverage reflected a lack of interest on the part of the public, Manoyan responded, “No…it’s the government, since decisions that concern the public [media] comes from the government. And there is the fact—a simple example—that a delegation from the National Assembly has been invited [to Washington], and that a delegation from the National Assembly has gone to Washington, and there isn’t an official report of it. For example, there isn’t a report on the National Assembly’s website.”
It was because of the Azerbajani Government’s influence on Mr. Sarksyan that the Armenian TV did not broadcast Genocide Vote Live and other pro-Armenian programs. Mr. Ilham Aliyev, the Azerbaijani President says and Mr. Sarksyan, the Armenian illegal President does. Such developments have been and will be too dangerous for the Republic of Armenia, Armenians all over the world, and the Armenian Spirituality.
No doubt, offcaurse they are same traitors which came out
with 22nd April 2009 by aggrement with turks, Armenians
cannot forget this as well as Oct. 10th, signed most dangerouse
protocols, they could do without preconditions,and now they
dont like our won by RECONIZING THE GENOCIDE COZE HAS HURT
THEIR FRIENDS
YELKE I S H K H A N A P O K H O U T Y O U N YEV VERCH.
GETZE HO.HE.TAN
GETZE HYE ZHOGHOVOURTE HAMAYN ASHKHAHRI
Giro jan, the debate was not covered live because it would have been a waste of time… Please act like a real politician.
To all Armenian Organizations without exceptions.
WE all would like to see the world recognize the Armenian genocide.first fix your inner politics,and unite.If not. as usual you each are blowing your own horns,and do not blame others. you all are to blame and stop waisting every ones time,and let those 1.5 million rest in peace,
Shame on the Armenian Authorities, they are so corrupt. Not only they did not broadcast the HR-252 debate live on Armenian TV but also they did not come out strong enough supporting the passage and did not utter a word against all the efforts exerted in the media by Turkey and Azerbaijan in falsifying history. Only the foreign minister’s appreciation for the vote. What an empty word!
We in the diaspora have the inalienable right to ask the government of our “Hayrenik” to uphold the rights of Armenians wherever they are and to support them when it comes to National Armenian Interests. But alas, they just lay back and watch.
I see clear inaction when it comes to issues concerning Chavaghk in Georgia, and in Karapagh, instead of us just mourning the death of a soldier at the hands of Azeri sharp shooters, we should immediately retaliate by assassinating ten Azeri soldiers in return. This is the only way the sniping at our soldiers in the frontiers will ever stop.Do I need to remind everyone of the retaliations taken by Israel against similar sniping incidents on its frontiers?
As an Armenian living in England and longing for my Hayrenik, I am not surprised that people in Armenia do not care about the televising of genocide, or any other matter, when our leaders sell our soldiers lives to turks for power and money. It seems to me who ever becomes in charge looks after their hide only and forgets about everyone else, this is typical of power hungry polotitions all over (ruetn to the core). If we do not look after ourselves, who will?
Dear Mr.Manoyan.
As a director of the ARF bureau political affaires in yerevan Armenia.of all people you should know better.to what this people went through,first the 1915 then the communist regime.Do you think this people give a rats about televising of what happened 90 years ago?
I do not know to what extand the ARF activities are around the rest of the world (now).but as an individual and very concerned Armenian believe you me, if it is the same as in Australia`s ARF Melbourne and Sydney.God helps us all.
Lets not leave out the other Melbourne Organizations,such the AGBU,the ARS,the Church board and with no exception leaving any one organization out.
Mr.Manoyan.
Remember Palestine? in 1945 and 3 years down the track 1948 it became Israel?
if only one day all this prominant? organizers? blow their horns at the same rythem that will be something?
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Ay Avet , I live in Yerevan and tired of entire 15 or so TV stations with their russian programs , mob , latino and cheap talk shows and specially 8am music videos. These are not waste or stupidifying the public ??? and you call session of US Congress waste?? where Armenian Ambassador along with parliamentarians sitting in the chambre to witness the votings ?? Ay du nzovyal.
Vahe, I suggest you pull your head out of you know what and begin watching the better programs on Armenian TV instead… All you are suggesting is replacing one waste with another? Russian programs?? It’s better than any American crap you find the air… Any amount of money, time and effort spent in Washington is a waste. Instead, our diasporan “leaders” need to work on developing bridges between the Diapora and the Homeland. The wrongs of our history can only be corrected be having a prosperous and powerful republic in the Caucasus. But I don’t expect the likes of you to understand what I’m saying…
Vahe jan, chgitem ete du iroq Hayastanum es aprum te votch bayc – watching US politicians blow hot air up Armenian asses once a year is the most “stupidifying” thing anyone anywhere can do… Ok aper jan? Tsavd tanem…
In all honesty, Giro doesn’t sound like a professional politician. He should have better things to worry about in Armenia than airing a worthless program on Armenian television. I am afraid that the “opposition” in Armenia is doing a getter job against itself than against its opponents…
“watching US politicians blow hot air up Armenian asses once a year is the most “stupidifying” thing anyone anywhere can do…”
Quoted for truth! LOL
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No that’s a Cowardly excuse! The main reason is actually “PROVES” that Sarkisian and his Gang of Traitors are in Turkish Government’s “PAYROLL”
They should be tried and sentenced for “TREASON(S)”
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I also see a second reason, by showing this to the public, this will show that Tashnagtsoutyoun “ARF”, with it’s ANC will gain Armenian People’s SUPPORT & TRUST & CONFIDENCE!!! This will obviously pave the way for ARF to be the new Government of Armenia! Armenian People will know that Armenia’s Present Government did not do anything about it! Knowing this result was “ONLY” ARF’s Excessive Devotional Work’s Result Only!! That’s why I believe they forbid to show this video on Armenia’s Public Broadcasting.
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Hayrenakitsner’ Suren , Armen yev Avet , at least after 35 years living in NY , I decided to relocate myself to Hayastan , eventhough still I have my biz in US.
I am afraid that it is very difficult for diaspora to understand the depth , values and effects of ARF ‘s calculated , careful and responsible efforts and acts to prevent dammages caused by April 22,2009 and Oct.2009 bi-latterals protocols/agreements signed by RA authorities with Turkey.
In this endavour Mr. Manoyan and ranks both in RA and US have done tremendous job , which we can notice in change of cycle “improvement” in RA authorites approach toward protocols. They recognize their lack of political vision and experience. The issue is not Mr. Manoyan or likes , but the depth of evaluation of current situation and honest and patriotic steps taken by ARF for the sake of entire Armenian nation. What ARF and ANCA with its grassroots have done and continue doing is our struggle to protect Armenia and Armenian interests against our arch enemy.
At least you can respect others opinion and become honest in your senses.
…or see that how the ARF has wasted time and money in Washington for decades…
Get a life, Harutik
Vahe,
If you are really under the illusion that the US has not recognized the Armenian genocide as a result of “April 22,2009 and Oct.2009” then I truly-truly feel sad for you. I hope you are capable of exercising better judgment in other aspects of your life…
PS: The ARF, ANC, AAA, etc., have done a “tremendous job” wasting our precious resources in Washington.
This is not about Armenian only, It is about all Christians Persecuted world wide especially in Middle East and Far East. Please join the Coptic Groups who is fighting that HR 252 becomes Law. We Stand Strong in the USA (God Bless) for our Christian Brethren world wide.
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“Developing bridges” you say…. That’s Only to Send $$$.. Period(.)
Homeland Armenian Government is “CORRUPT” what do you expect!!
Mr.Harout,
Please tell me is there any government without corruption!
Denying Genocide, is the cruelest corruption of all—
‘Souls Corruption’!
Worst of all
Wealth could be replaced,
Can anyone replace crushed souls!
Corruption is human nature.
Considering the corrupt nature of humans, concerning the socioeconomic and geopolitical situation of a tiny, landlocked, impoverished nation in the Caucasus surrounded by enemies – Armenia, even with all its problems, is still ahead of most nations on earth. It took the political and financial elite of the Western world about one thousand years of international wars, land annexations, exploitation of resources worldwide, exploitation of the masses worldwide, genocides and slavery before they were finally able to begin rising the living standards of their population at the turn of the last century.
I think as responsible Armenians we can allow our homeland to continue progressing a few more years, without freaking out about why Armenia has not become a Switzerland… Armenia needs political evolution, not a CIA inspired revolution.
PS: The oligarchs in America make our little Dodi Gagos and Nemets Rubos look like boy scouts. America is by far the most corrupt, most bloodthirsty empire in recent history. But children like Harutik first need to grow up before they realize this…
Moreover, I’m saddened that a prominent ARF politician like Giro Manoyan would make such a comment. Yes, indeed – “watching US politicians blow hot air up Armenian asses once a year is the most “stupidifying” thing anyone anywhere can do…”
We desperately need to stop wasting our people’s limited/precious resources in a corrupt and bloodthirsty place like Washington and start building better bridges with our fledgling homeland. Anyone foolish enough to be under the illusion that the US has not recognized the Armenian Genocide as a result of the political process going on between Ankara and Yerevan seriously needs to get their brains examined. I never realized just how irrational, naive and ignorant we Armenians can be in politics.
Dear Giro, I hope that the “speaking against Turkishness,the 301 Rule” didn’t penetrate beyond the Turkish border and went to Armenia as well. These days I don’t know what’s cooking in the head’s of our government in the Motherland. “Asdvads parin ene yev azade mer azke chariknere”.
Concerned Armenian:
With all due respect to yourself; but despite the industrial riches that America once had and was, it is because of the years of mega corruption, crooks and bandits that today America has sunk so low economically and is fighting like heck to remain a superpower in the world. Let’s not forget that Armenia today is a newly formed, a tiny, little landlocked country. Armenia is not America to withstand even the smallest corruption within her people nor her government. The only way Armenia will withstand and grow is by doing away with corruption, to have the majority of a population consisting of hard working, educated and patriotic citizens. And to have a very supportive and a watchful Diaspora behind her.
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Dear Avedis
If you are so Genius in “Think Tank” Strategy in this regard, then what is your Strategy to Bring Turkey to it’s knees?? Otherwise Stop Complaining!!
Comparing what ARF/ANC spends for Armenian People’s Rights, Demands and Justice
Did you know that Turkey Spends over $50 million just over this in washington and In general globally spends over $200 million a year?
As they say “Shit floats”
Nairian,
There are no nations on earth without corruption. Even with all its internal and external problems, Armenia is actually better off today than most nations on earth. Armenia is gradually getting better, despite what you think. Anyway, you sound like a teenager. As hard as it may be, I suggest you deal with reality – instead of creating a convenient fantasy in your head.
Avetis, I see that you have undermined first Giro Manoyan, then Vahe and now me. You can undermine and put us down all you want but the truth prevails. The only watchful party that there is both in Armenia and in the Diaspora is the A.R.F. I totally agree with Vahe that today thanks to our ARF leaders and ANCA our government in Armenia have slowly come their senses and started acting patriotically and more sensibly towards both Armenia’s sovereignty and Artsakh’s independence. Thanks to ARF’s stand, leadership, the watchful eye and their work, today I can sleep more peacefully. If it wasn’t for them Armenia’s population would have been in the dark, not knowing what the heck the government was about to do by signing those protocols. I wholeheartedly agree with Mr. Manoyan that instead of utilizing all the media, the TV for broadcasting Russian programs, mob or latino and cheap talk shows as Vahe mentioned it above. I agree with Giro that it is imperative to broadcast about what’s going on with the voting in the US Foreign Affairs Committee and let everyong in Armenia know what’s going on in the world. And why shouldn’t the people in Armenia be interested about it? If the government and the Oligarchs are less corruptive themselves and instead see to it that the people and especially the young adults in Armenia are brought up more patriotic, then they all should be very interested to know what’s going on around the world about the Armenian Genocide Resolution. That’s what the government should strive to do in Armenia – to first have that most of the people are provided with job opportunities then and at the same time to make them to be patriotic Armenians. Any Armenian government should strive for this, and I know that’s the first thing that is in the agenda of the Armenian Revolutionary Federation. And that is why I fully trust them and I understand where they are coming from.
To Avetis and the likes of you; Enough is enough. Enough of the trash you guys are spitting out. Enough trashing the hard work the ARF, ANCA and AAA are doing for the sake of not only the diaspora Armenians but to Armenia as well.
For the record may I state that I am not affiliated with any of these organizations, but as a true Armenian American, I watch closely and read about all what they do throughout.
Today Diasporan Armenians and Armenia itself are enjoying the fruits of what ARF has done in the past and is still doing. If it wasn’t for ARF there would not have been the First Armenian Republic of 1918, consequently the the Soviet Republic of Armenia and nowadays Republic of Armenia, instead it would have been like today’s rep. of Ingushetia or Chechnia in the Russian Federation.
It was the ARF who kept the Tricolor high above their heads for seventy long years, it was the ARF who kept the National Anthem alive in our hearts, it was the ARF who kept the Coat of Arms that the Republic of Armenia uses today. Avetis, these are undeniable facts. Add to all these the hundreds of schools, churches and other organizations the diaspora has all over the world, have kept the Armenian language, moral and spirit alive and vibrant in the hearts of generations after generations of Diasporan Armenians.
Do not try to tarnish these commendable and enormous work by spitting out filthy words.
Very well said Robert! I also know the long and the extensive works of the A.R.S. since it’s inception in 1890. I don’t know if anywhere in the world there is a patriotic party that survived this long. Indeed their goal for 120 years has been to think for, to fight for and to work for the vast Armenian people, for the sovereignty of Armenia and our Artsakh’s independence that was ours to begin with, and plus to regain our long lost historical lands back.
This is truly frustrating… I feel like I’m dealing with a bunch of school children…
Anyway, dinbats, when have I or anyone else here questioned the significant historic role the ARF has played in Armenia or the diaspora? Open your eyes and see that we are talking about the ARF’s political uselessness in Armenia today and its wasteful modus operendi in Washington. Deal with the topic of discussion. And for this “Nairian” to suggest that it was the ARF than influenced Armenia’s government to take a harder stance towards Turks recently is soooooo loutlandish, sooooooo absrud, soooooooo *&%&$% – that I don’t know whether to laugh or to cry. I ask you again, do you people really believe in what you write or do you do so just to be a pain?
Dear Avedis
You haven’t answered my Comentary Q, to you?
Sireli unger khmbagir’, chgitem te inch es uzum stanal nman anhargo yev hivandagin khoskeri sharanits? Duk arit eq talis LTP lakotner azgayin patvi het khaghan yev ankeghts yev ankhonj tghaneri amisneri baikare’ yev yerbemni haghtanaknere’ hech u puch anel.
Khorhurd ktayi vor asparez chtal nman turkamet , haka-azgayin khosaktsutyan verj trvi yev ays nyute pakvats haytarareq. Hakarak paragayin duq pataskhanatu eq dzer terakaravarman meghqov.
Avetis,
If anyone who has to grow up it is you!!!
Yes… yes… and yes… it was and it is A.R.F.’s watchful eye and under the direction that Sarkissian’s government is getting into the right track!!!!
Sirel unger khmbagir: What is it? You people only want to talk amongst yourselves – դուք եք ասու՞մ դուք եք լսու՞մ…
Unless there happens to be another Robert, as far as I can see, I am the only Robert! And I am NOT an Armenian-American. I’m a Turkish-American! So whomever this Robert is, please put a charachter, number, or something else next to your name so that others may be able to differentiate between the two of us. Thank you.
The name Robert has never been a Turkish name and I admit it is not an Armenian name either, but it has been used for generations. I know Muslims never use this name, hence I suggest you use your turkic name rather than advocating others to change their real name and use something else! It looks to me that you are so ashamed of your nationality that you have taken on Robert as a name for yourself to hide your real identity.
Dear compatriot Robert Dadoyan; At first when I saw your post then your name, I said to myself, this isn’t the denyalist turk we know. Then I went back to see the little emblem colour next to yours and his name and I saw and made sure that his is violet yet yours is green. However your post earlier was written by a patriotic Armenian and not by the denialist turk the Robert we knew.
Btw; I agree with what you said above. Thank you for being here dear Mr. R. Dadoyan.