How do you assess the position of foreign diplomats concerning the current political situation in Georgia?
Friday, June 19
“I think every diplomat should think about the problems of his own country, or if they have some ideas about our problems they shouldn’t talk about them openly.”
Natela, teacher, 43
“In my opinion they have been convinced of the Georgian Government’s democratic credentials, and after two months of rallies the foreign diplomats are supporting the Georgian Government in order to prevent the country's stagnation in a difficult political and economic period.”
Irakli, student, 19
“To my mind the foreign diplomats are representing positions of their motherlands, and we depend on some countries, so we need to know their opinions.”
Anna, dentist, 25
“In my opinion the situation in our country is our business alone. I think the August war was a consequence of foreign interference in Georgia’s home affairs and if we don’t want to repeat this terrible experience we mustn’t give foreign countries the right to express their positions.”
Giorgi, lawyer, 49
“I truly believe that if Georgia is an independent country nobody has the right to interfere in any of its questions or problems. Nowadays there is a difficult situation in the country and the foreign diplomats make it worse.”
Irma, housewife, 42
“I think that the plural disturbances in Georgia are probably the result of the influence of foreign countries, so it would be better if foreign diplomats didn’t talk about their positions to the press and Government.”
Misha, economist, 52
“I think it is not right for the Ambassadors to interfere in the internal affairs of the country to this extent. Some of their statements were quite sharp. I think they should maintain a more moderate tone.”
Natia, lawyer, 24
“International society’s help in resolving our crisis has always been crucial, and it is even more crucial in today’s situation, when the solution seems to be very hard to find.”
Tea, accountant, 35
“I don’t follow the latest events in Georgia, because they are getting very boring. Over these two months I have heard nothing but calls for dialogue and empty words. I don’t know where these empty words will lead us.”
Gela, unemployed, 41
“Neither side is right in this situation. The opposition is against violence but in some cases they are violent to MPs. This then creates the next violation by the police. It is like a chain reaction and something should be done to stop it, only expressing positions won’t help.”
Marina, musician, 47
“I think both sides should respect each other and moreover, they should open their eyes wide and see that the common people are being damaged by their political battle.”
Gvantsa, student, 20
“I am already fed up with this. Nobody thinks about the people, they only think about their ambitions. Foreign diplomats should be more radical in trying to stop this.”
Darejan, pensioner, 76
Natela, teacher, 43
“In my opinion they have been convinced of the Georgian Government’s democratic credentials, and after two months of rallies the foreign diplomats are supporting the Georgian Government in order to prevent the country's stagnation in a difficult political and economic period.”
Irakli, student, 19
“To my mind the foreign diplomats are representing positions of their motherlands, and we depend on some countries, so we need to know their opinions.”
Anna, dentist, 25
“In my opinion the situation in our country is our business alone. I think the August war was a consequence of foreign interference in Georgia’s home affairs and if we don’t want to repeat this terrible experience we mustn’t give foreign countries the right to express their positions.”
Giorgi, lawyer, 49
“I truly believe that if Georgia is an independent country nobody has the right to interfere in any of its questions or problems. Nowadays there is a difficult situation in the country and the foreign diplomats make it worse.”
Irma, housewife, 42
“I think that the plural disturbances in Georgia are probably the result of the influence of foreign countries, so it would be better if foreign diplomats didn’t talk about their positions to the press and Government.”
Misha, economist, 52
“I think it is not right for the Ambassadors to interfere in the internal affairs of the country to this extent. Some of their statements were quite sharp. I think they should maintain a more moderate tone.”
Natia, lawyer, 24
“International society’s help in resolving our crisis has always been crucial, and it is even more crucial in today’s situation, when the solution seems to be very hard to find.”
Tea, accountant, 35
“I don’t follow the latest events in Georgia, because they are getting very boring. Over these two months I have heard nothing but calls for dialogue and empty words. I don’t know where these empty words will lead us.”
Gela, unemployed, 41
“Neither side is right in this situation. The opposition is against violence but in some cases they are violent to MPs. This then creates the next violation by the police. It is like a chain reaction and something should be done to stop it, only expressing positions won’t help.”
Marina, musician, 47
“I think both sides should respect each other and moreover, they should open their eyes wide and see that the common people are being damaged by their political battle.”
Gvantsa, student, 20
“I am already fed up with this. Nobody thinks about the people, they only think about their ambitions. Foreign diplomats should be more radical in trying to stop this.”
Darejan, pensioner, 76