tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442039766846346101.post3372613218905857277..comments2023-05-04T15:46:29.841+04:00Comments on Dr. Spurkian: Hypocrisy pays off?Dr. Spurkianhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09323878380402884466noreply@blogger.comBlogger4125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442039766846346101.post-43210401868312836592009-10-21T20:00:06.668+05:002009-10-21T20:00:06.668+05:00I would imagine the revenue generated from customs...I would imagine the revenue generated from customs dues would provide the state the necessary revenues to develop the countryside- in other words, everything outside of downtown Yerevan. Moreover the cheaper flow of goods and energy resources will most probably allow the private sector to grow on its own. Coupled with structural changes, the open border will likely be good.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442039766846346101.post-69438854532572585212009-10-13T09:44:51.269+05:002009-10-13T09:44:51.269+05:00I haven't heard one remotely convincing argume...I haven't heard one remotely convincing argument from anyone--in Armenia or the Diaspora--that the protocols will be beneficial for strengthening the state, in any way shape or form. For instance I have yet to hear how an opened border will help the poor villager in Vartenis make more money than he already does (or doesn't). I can only imagine his life being better when Turks move to his Christian Garbishttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01204078035116264574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442039766846346101.post-76627204111329149852009-10-12T14:06:50.146+05:002009-10-12T14:06:50.146+05:00Thank you for the post. I entirely agree with you....Thank you for the post. I entirely agree with you. Sadly, it is the anti-protocolites that tap into the populist sentimentality of vast swathes of the population both in Armenia and the Diaspora. But what is needed is a more pragmatic, shrewd and realistic attitude and assessment of the situation facing the country. Emotions, moral victories and sentimentality are lovely when you are sitting Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-3442039766846346101.post-64073079548065306252009-10-11T17:25:10.654+05:002009-10-11T17:25:10.654+05:00Dr. Spurkian: Well said. To propose another thou...Dr. Spurkian: Well said. To propose another thought, right now the perceived notion in the Diaspora is that there is not much support for the normalization of Armenian-Turkish relations. Social networking sites are dominated by people posting images of Serge = Turk, traitor and etc as you mention. There are groups who claim they represent the opinion of the entire Diasporan Armenian community, Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com