The Most Painful Thing is That There Were Applauders for That Repulsive Behavior in His Political Team: Julfalakyan

In the National Assembly, the applauders are personally very surprised to find themselves in the position they are in, while their leader is becoming even more excited by the applause and is expressing himself even more sharply towards all those figures who do not realize his 'greatness and uniqueness.' This was stated by former MP and wrestler Arsen Julfalakyan on his Facebook page.

'Since independence, there has always been talk about meritocracy (literally “the rule of the worthy”—a principle of governance according to which leading positions should be held by the most capable people, regardless of social origin and financial ability...). It is obvious that in the 30 years, we have not succeeded in achieving this coveted goal. However, the situation has never been as critical as it is today, when positions are filled not by worthy ones, but by those who are simply willing to work with this government (referring to the overwhelming majority of appointments made after November 10...).'

Let me elaborate. Many will remember that the discourse surrounding meritocracy became particularly relevant after the events of 2018. At first glance, it seemed that there were no obstacles, and ideal conditions were created to implement it. But only at first glance. It took a short time to understand that the widespread wave of popular discontent was hindered by a person with constraints, complexes, and personal issues against intelligent, worthy, experienced, established, professional individuals with their own opinions... Why? Because he himself is a mediocrity. A mediocrity throughout his entire life—starting from childhood, from the yard, school to education and professional career (journalism), and now as the Prime Minister of the country. The evidence of these complexes is countless. I will point out just one of the most recent manifestations.

When a certain individual brings so much disaster to the country, being personally mediocre—a failed leader—stands at the podium of the National Assembly and responds to the question of a historian, a candidate of sciences, associate professor, internationalist, financier, lecturer, member of parliament (and in fact very relevant) in an insulting, ironic, rude tone, as if he is a victorious leader of a war, everything has already been said.

This known individual, with this act, simply crosses out all the values he manipulates during rallies—democracy, prioritization of education and science, valuing the teaching profession, meritocracy, accountability, responsibility, and political constructive debate, etc. His real attitude is what he shows through his daily behavior, not through words.

And the most painful thing is that there were applauders for that repulsive behavior in his political team. The latter have clearly not understood (or do not want to understand) that regardless of their personal merits (those who do have them...), at the moment they express an opinion slightly deviating from the 'leader's line' or show a bit of independence, they will be subjected to the same treatment.

Therefore, several conclusions can be drawn: the applauders will never exhibit a different behavior. They are personally very surprised to find themselves in the position they occupy, while their leader becomes even more excited by the applause and expresses himself even more sharply towards all those figures who do not realize his 'greatness and uniqueness.' A person loves applause, what can he do?

For these reasons (and not only...), over the past 30 years, we have not only not approached but have moved further away from meritocracy. I hope not permanently.

P.S. When you become much worse than what you were fighting against,' Julfalakyan wrote.