Ukraine in 1999: Will Anyone Hear Arguments?
16 февраля, 00:00
The Day held a round table on February 12. The topic
was "Political Culture in Ukraine: Provincial Totalitarianism and Democracy.
Arguments or Incriminating Documents?" Present were lawmakers, representatives
of political parties, and scholars.
In the next several months (so the round table guests maintained) Ukraine will witness an increased pressure on the opposition from those in power. This downpour of incriminating documents and play on emotions can deny Ukrainian society an opportunity for free choice in the October elections.
The state privatizing power and the politicians being unable to offer arguments are actually driving the electorate toward the dilemma: the current regime or the Left.
More on this in our next issue.
Выпуск газеты №:
№6, (1999)Section
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