kakachik77

Armat, thanks for the piece, my boyfriend has introduced me the Dukati brand, he's trying to get an older model.

At least we have gotten to a point to itemize the existing problems in Armenia after which hopefully some of these can be addressed and solved. What makes me upset though is the seeing things as "glass half-empty" phenomenon amongst many Armenians both in and outside of Armenia (is this is sign of national depression?). Some of the issues such as the 50% poverty, outmigration etc are easily solved specially with a small population such as in Armenia with such a small reproduction rate. I am not going to enlist how - most of you know, job creation, investment etc. The lack of substantical natural resources never stopped the Japanese becoming the second economy in the world, perhaps it was their positive outlook on the future and innovative developmental solutions, I don't know. And in the mean time, countries like Iran, Nigeria which have oil have not necessarily gotten anywhere (please don't bring up "blaming everything on US" position either with Iran). And finally, the blockade. Again, Turks are never going to let Armenia prosper if it was up to them with or without that blockade. Good thread though, thanks for all the good comments, guys, this is just my outlook on things, one positive thinking Armenian here Shnorhavor Nor Tari!

Bakers, that's hilarious

Hi Joseph, this is the link http://hyeforum.com/index.php?showtopic=10429 in case the link does not work, it's under Republic of Armenia, it's called "Young Armenians Puzzle..."

The point of this article is to "prove" in what a miserable condition Armenia is. But why? Well, firstly because of Jurkish propaganda. It's so dumb though. Basically because the country is in a such a dire condition Armenians should just give up Karabagh and make sure that their borders are open. Do you really think that if Armenia gives up Karabagh, Turks are going to turn around, open the borders and treat Armenians as if nothing bad has ever happened? But mainly Armenia is not in such a dire condition. If the current leaders would give up their corrupt practices that 50% poverty rate could be easily eliminated. I mean it is in no more dire condition as Azerbaijan or Georgia.

We have discussed Susan Sachs and her anti-Armenian sentiments in another thread here. Don't take this article close to your heart. Do a search and read what people had to say about the writer. Merry X-Mas

let's just say "we are less civilized" than North-Western Europeans and end this thread right here I've heard this same argument about Russians, that when they talk they are literally always arguing with each other, at least that's how it reaches to the foreigners' ears. So, this is not unique to any culture or region.

Italians raise their voices a lot when they argue, it's a bit cultural however sometimes when you raise voices and let things out it is better than supressing your anger which can cause heart attack etc.

Thank you, Armen jan, this is so great! Reminds me a bit of Yugoslavian artist Goran Bregovic's music, featured in the film "Underground".

Starbucks (gorteri mot in Glendale) Paradise Bakery Cafe (the tables outside) anytime an Armenian guy asks for your number while you're driving parallel to each other.

not sure about sex, but Italians are the best lovers (combining dating, taking out, attention etc.)

Bakersfieldian, isn't this the "Reno Cops" show on Comedy Central? I think I saw that episode, he was high on E or something, well it's all staged as you know

VIGIL=RACIST=CONFUSED INDIVIDUAL

well said Stormig who are you, Vigil, to DEFINE who is Armenian or not. People like you make me forget my own Armenianness.

Tsogik

Elovna, what country are you from?

Gamavor, Armos actually don't ask that, there version goes something like "Ter es?" to the guy. There was a forum here where they were debating to replace this with the Western wording.

For Armenian who can spell the word African correctly +100

From what I have seen one does not need to be Armenian or "convert" to be married to an Armenian in an Armenian Church. Such was the case with my cousin who married a French Catholic at an Armenian Church in Paris. The ceremony was in Armenian except that they addressed him in French "Do you want to take this woman to be your bla bla bla..." Ok, so this was the case with two different types of Christians, now if you're Jewish or Muslim I am not sure if you need to be baptised as Christian to be married at an Armenian Church. Maybe someone else will comment about this.

I was just wondering if Armenians are Asiatic Turks then what there are African Turks, European Turks...I know how faulty the early 20th century classifications has been, I mean come on...Blacks were considered sub-human and Italians were considered black and a big threat to the "American whiteness" at a time.

I was reading about the history and development of Racial Classficication in the US and came across something VERY shocking. Please read the link under 1922 legislation, it claims that "Armenians, known as "Asiatic Turks," succeed with the help of anthropologist Franz Boas, who testifies as an expert scientific witness. " http://www.pbs.org/race/000_About/002_03_c-godeeper.htm I was wondering if anybody has ever come across ANYTHING like this.