Trust the ARF, Vote on April 2

On March 24, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation Eastern United States Central Committee Released the Following Statement Ahead of Armenia’s Parliamentary Elections

For over 125 years, the Armenian Revolutionary Federation (ARF) has advocated for the fundamental rights of the Armenian nation. The political, economic, social, and cultural advancement of the Armenian people requires a just system of government. As a people long persecuted and regionally isolated, we are best served by democratically elected governments with a political system containing the checks and balances required to guarantee the will of the people.

‘A New Beginning, a Just Armenia,’ is the ARF’s official campaign slogan

It is imperative for the citizens of Armenia to have faith in their government, have confidence in their families’ well-being, and to actively take part in building the future of our nation. It is our belief that fresh spirit is needed—in all spheres of public life—in order to ensure sustainable progress and development.

The ARF has never been a party of one individual. Its foundation, from the beginning, has been built on an ideology of socialism and nationalism. Parties built on a foundation of one individual will never serve the interests of the people. The harm is particularly felt in the economic sphere, where only a few benefit while the overwhelming majority suffer. The State must secure a fair competitive business environment and implement clear regulations. We must strengthen the campaign against monopolies and unethical competition, by instituting harsh penalties and advocating for free entry into the economic market.

The ARF has long been a guarantor of national security in the face of individual greed. We believe in a pro-active foreign policy that ensures the national defense of Armenia and Artsakh (Nagorno-Karabagh). It is imperative to improve the country’s socio-economic situation by reaffirming accountability between the government and citizenry and implementing the social safeguards enshrined in the new Constitution. Job creation, a minimum wage for sustainable living, and the right to education and health care are fundamental to the ARF platform.

Individual greed has led to the exploitation of our national resources. We must develop mechanisms and safeguards to prevent the exploitation and depletion of our natural resources, minimize short and long-term impacts on the environment, and in turn protect public health. There is a need for comprehensive natural resource management that balances current needs without compromising future generations. Natural resources—including land, water, animals, plants, forests, the natural landscape and atmosphere—belong to the people.

The system of governance currently in place is in need of institutional changes. Being a public servant (including civic and community servants) is an honor and these roles must be filled with highly qualified and credible individuals.  Each and every official must be held accountable and should never take advantage of their position for personal gain. Transparency is required and conflicts of interests must be eliminated on all levels.

Dear citizens of Armenia,

Trust the ARF and vote on April 2.

Together we will build a fair, strong, and progressive Armenia.

ARF Eastern U.S. Central Committee
March 24, 2017

4 Comments

  1. Well said.The people of Armenia deserve a just and trustworthy government that is focused economics of all, not just a few.

  2. Yes, everyone should vote ARF. Citizens of the Republic of Armenia should one more time vote for the glorious ARF so that one more time they have the chance to form coalition with HHK. Imagine all the things that these parties have managed to do during these ten years! Last year, Armenia had 0.2 percent economic growth, can you imagine?! 0.2 percent. And soon we will beat Azerbaijan at least in one field. Last year, we were almost as corrupt as Azerbaijan. Next year, with the help of glorious HHK and its third-wheel coalition partner ARF, we will officially beat Azerbaijan and become the most corrupt in the region! I am amazed. So much you have done and so much is left to do! We need more oligarchs and you are the best coalition partners that HHK can find to promote the fundamental values of oligarchy in Armenia! Viva ARF!

  3. After the ARF joined forces with Serge Sargsyan and his corrupt gangsters, who answer to Putin and collect millions while the population starves and emigrates, I don’t think I can trust the ARF anymore. My grandfather went to the gulag for joining the ARF in the 1930’s, but today that ARF seems to be gone. There doesn’t seem to be anything “revolutionary” about the Armenian Revolutionary Federation anymore, not as long as they support the status quo.

  4. What is your expectation from the ARF to create blood shed with their own
    people in their own country ? first they are minority in Armenia today, but not in the diaspora.1930 Armenia was under the soviet regime,majority of ARF and our heroes ended in Siberia, that was the accomplishment of the soviets for what ever Turkey left behind , Wake up.

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