State Department: Elections in Belarus were peaceful, but undemocratic

The US State Department welcomed the peaceful nature of the Belarusian elections, while expressing disappointment at the incompatibility of the electoral process with international democratic standards, reports RIA News.

"The United States welcomes the peaceful conduct of 11 October presidential elections in Belarus. Nevertheless, we are disappointed that the elections did not meet the international obligations and obligations of Belarus on free and fair elections ", - stated in the statement of the department.

After reviewing the reports of international observers (OSCE / ODIHR), the State Department declared "serious problems with the counting of votes and the tabulation of the election results." The ministry criticized the composition of election commissions and noted the “lack of fundamental reforms in the imperfect legal base of Belarus that regulates elections”.

"We welcome the participation of opposition political parties and independent media in the electoral process, but the failure of international and local observers to monitor the vote count and the almost complete absence of (representatives of) the opposition parties or independent members in election commissions are incompatible with democratic processes and norms" - said in a statement.

In addition, the State Department urged the country's leaders to "respect points US and Belarus joint statement of December 2010 year in which Minsk recognizes that increased respect for democracy and human rights in Belarus remains central to improving bilateral relations, and is essential for the progress of the country and its citizens ".

Recall that on Sunday Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected as president of Belarus. 83,5% of voters voted for him.

Comments

[Roman1970]

State Department: Elections in Belarus were peaceful, but undemocratic

Yes you go in the ass! And they stuck their nose here. Sorry, citizens, just got sick! And now sweep Lukashenko? USA immediately stir up the Maidan! It’s good that the Old Man has enough political will and strength to hold the situation in his hands.

[Terminolol]

Yes, who would doubt such a conclusion. Democracy itself has so much that it spills over the edge to other countries ... usually in the form of missiles and bombs, but this is so much the cost of politics.

[hedgehog in the fog]

ahahah hto I would doubt that soon your Minsk mongrels will start howling, but it’s interesting how they will bring it up, I’ll go to the "harty", I’ll go to the Europatriots

[Baikonur]

It's time to get used to:
Democratic elections - only in NATO countries!

[Alekseir162]

Democratic elections - only in NATO countries!

And even where the mattresses had their hand and contributed to their proteges.

[Saratoga833]

Quote: Baikonur

Democratic elections - only in NATO countries!

According to them, democratic, it means with arson, murder, pogroms and other "democracies". May God grant you to have such a "democracy". Do not stick your nose where you are not asked - the most correct decision!

[viktorrymar]

hedgehog in the fog
ahahah hto I would doubt that soon your Minsk mongrels will start howling, but it’s interesting how they will bring it up, I’ll go to the "harty", I’ll go to the Europatriots

I LOOKED AT THIS "HARTYA", FEELING THAT I HAVE BEEN AT THE CENSOR, THAT PEOPLE ARE SITTING THERE, THERE'S HORROR, BELARUS IS UNIFORMALLY IN DANGER

[hedgehog in the fog]

here’s another reference to YouTube, this is also our Svidomo opposition, if you are told that Belarus is divided into Western and Eastern Werthers, all the rot is in Minsk https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=aC7NNOp9tZ8

[Penetrator]

Quote: Terminol

Democracy itself has so much that it spills over the edges to other countries.

If we abstract from the American methods of spreading democracy and objectively look at the electoral system in the United States, it turns out that this political system can hardly be called "democracy". There is no direct expression of the will of the people: some, it is not entirely clear on what principle the appointed "electors", in the amount of several hundred people, elect the head of state. The bulk of American citizens have no direct influence on these actions. Where is "democracy" here? They themselves still have to learn and learn, and not tell others.

[KazaK Bo]

Terminolol
Yes, who would doubt such a conclusion.

For the prospect of holding "truly democratic elections according to their standards", the Americans PROMOTED THE NOBEL PRIZE FOR LITERATURE BELARUSK ALEKSIEVICH. OBVIOUSLY PREPARED FROM HER MINSK "GAVEL"! So do not be surprised at the promotion of her name in the global information space ...
But the West is unlikely to succeed. The son lives in Minsk. I often go there. In conversations, they scold dad with all his throat ... but when it comes to the choice - everyone goes to vote for his candidacy. Scold something scold, but respect and completely trust! The inhabitants of Belarus need a peaceful and calm country where the rights of all are more or less protected ... and not the "chosen ones" ... without Maidans and pederast parades. The Belarusians do not need great shocks ... like their neighbors ... and therefore ... they actively participate in such non-democratic elections!

[avdkrd]

Quote: Terminol

Yes, who would doubt such a conclusion. Democracy itself has so much that it spills over the edge to other countries ... usually in the form of missiles and bombs, but this is so much the cost of politics.

The US is the country with the most opaque electoral system, at least among the countries of the "democratic choice". There is no direct vote for a candidate; the so-called electors, who are essentially appointed, vote for the president. As a result, we have an appointed president. The impudence with which they comment on the degree of democracy in other countries is surprising, although they themselves have perverted this definition to the point that in 3/4 of the countries democracy has become a dirty word. I am sure that in Iraq, Afghanistan, Libya, children are frightened by "democrats". The cynicism of Americans in terms is evident in the names they themselves give to weapons. "Peacemaker" is both a bomber (B36) and an intercontinental missile (MX), what the State Department calls democracy is the same in fact that it is deadly.

[Finches]

Of course! Democratic is how in Ukraine and Libya there was a change of power ....

[MIKHALYCH1]

Well, for the Old Man! No matter what they say, he has preserved the country and industrial, scientific potential (in the dashing 90s) and increased ... I am right Obamych ..?)))

[rererilka]

At the expense of democracy, so I have a brother-in-law in Baranavichy, he said that they chose everything, by direct vote, by the way, unlike those who first, either elect voters, or elect, and then, at least macaque
Nope, well, without intermediaries, not democratically, of course

[Svyatogor]

"we are disappointed that the elections did not meet international obligations" .... But this figure was chosen in accordance with international rules?

[hrych]

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[Serg 122]

State Department: Elections in Belarus were peaceful, but undemocratic

Looks like the US 6th fleet never reached the Belarusian Sea ...

[Severomor]

Quote: Roman1970

Yes you go in the ass!

Such a message is tolerant balm for the soul))))))) .... or where else

Mzht therefore and undemocratic that PI ... sy in the polling stations did not dance))))

[Vend]

Quote: Roman1970

State Department: Elections in Belarus were peaceful, but undemocratic

Yes you go in the ass! And they stuck their nose here. Sorry, citizens, just got sick! And now sweep Lukashenko? USA immediately stir up the Maidan! It’s good that the Old Man has enough political will and strength to hold the situation in his hands.

Democratic elections on the mattress are rallies before and massacres after the elections. This is a mattress democratic election.

[marlin1203]

Americans can walk in the forest! THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY DIRECT SELECTIVE SYSTEM AT ALL. Those. the president is not elected by citizens, but by a limited number of electors. Much more democratic

[Air Force captain]

But we consider your concern not democratic elections - not democratic.

[GRAY]

Quote: Roman1970

Old Man has enough political will and strength to hold the situation in his hands.

Lukashenka didn’t let peaceful protestors from vnaUkraine into Belarus - oh how undemocratic is he

The border service of Belarus detained about 200 citizens of Ukraine while trying to illegally cross the border, reports Interfax with reference to the TV channel Belarus 1.
Referring to the information of border guards, the TV channel reported that some of the detainees had camouflage clothes, batons, bats and traumatic weapons. At the same time, some of the detained citizens of Ukraine are on the international wanted list, Belarus 1 noted.
The report also emphasized that the detainees could not explain the purpose of the visit to Belarus and provided false information about the persons who invited them.
A message about an attempt to illegally enter the territory of Belarus was received on the eve of the presidential election, which is scheduled for October 11 in the country.
In August this year, President of Belarus Alexander Lukashenko announced the need to strengthen the state border with Ukraine. He explained his decision by the danger of people with weapons entering the country.
Read more at RBC:
http://www.rbc.ru/rbcfreenews/56197d499a7947e7f64f2777

We know this American song: "Assad The old man must leave, "they do not like the elections, you understand ... Now, if the Belarusian Maidan happened, it would be democratic and American recognition would not take long.

[your1970]

Well, actually the border guards of ANY !! countries of the world do not like crowds of people with beats crossing the border who are unable to explain the purpose of their arrival and who give false information about the people who invited them.

Part 3 Article 371 of the Criminal Code of Belarus - Intentional illegal crossing of the State border of the Republic of Belarus, committed by an organized group, -
the applicable sentence is deprivation of liberty for a term of three to seven years, with or without confiscation of property.

Art. 322 part 3. Criminal Code of the Russian Federation Acts provided for in parts one or two of this article committed by a group of persons in a preliminary conspiracy or organized group or with the use of violence or with the threat of its use, -
shall be punishable by deprivation of liberty for a term of up to six years.

v. 331 h. 1 UK Country 404. Crossing the state border of Ukraine in any way outside the checkpoints across the state border of Ukraine or at checkpoints across the state border of Ukraine, but without relevant documents or permission -
shall be punishable by a fine of up to fifty tax-free minimum incomes of citizens or by arrest for a term of up to six months, or restriction of liberty for a term of up to three years.

[AlexeyL]

Key phrase !!!

[RuslanNN]

They were democratically in Libya, Iraq, in Syria, too, all democratized, a democratic ISIS fostered.

[BLOND]

Does it matter? Your recognition ...

[kil 31]

"The United States welcomes the peaceful conduct of 11 October presidential elections in Belarus. Nevertheless, we are disappointed that the elections did not meet the international obligations and obligations of Belarus on free and fair elections ", Old Man scolded the Russian Federation, refused the base, supported piglets. Well, how are you still satisfied with bastards, everything is wrong and everything is wrong.

[GRAY]

Quote: keel 31

Well, how are you still satisfied with bastards, everything is wrong and everything is wrong.

Let yourself be satisfied.

[kil 31]

Quote: GRAY

Quote: keel 31

Well, how are you still satisfied with bastards, everything is wrong and everything is wrong.

Let yourself be satisfied.

It seems that adults have not been seen at masturbation, only at verbiage.

[sl22277]

Well, firstly, no one has yet asked Washington's opinion. And secondly, the citizens of their country are probably still better aware of this, and the figure is 83%. Agree to deceive such a number is simply impossible. (And only not the State Department to talk about Freedom, Justice and Democracy).

[Roman1970]

Quote: sl22277

Well, firstly, no one has yet asked Washington's opinion. And secondly, the citizens of their country are probably still better aware of this, and the figure is 83%.

Nobody asked de jure. And de facto, where there is unrest, blood and violence, there the ears of the State Department stick out.

[Vanya]

where observers controlled the figure decreases to 60%

[EvgNik]

Quote: vanya

where observers controlled the figure decreases to 60%

Most likely the way it is. But even this is without a second round.

[sl22277]

The threshold for passing a little more than 50% agree, much lower even 60%. 83.49% of votes were cast for the current head of state. PS (Of the other presidential candidates, no one crossed the threshold of 5%.) This already says a lot.

[GRAY]

Quote: vanya

where observers controlled the figure decreases to 60%

This is not an indicator, in fact, in all areas the results cannot be the same in principle.

[theodore rasp]

Of course undemocratic, there was no Maidan. they didn’t burn tires, they didn’t attack the police. Democracy does not smell !!!

[Baloo_bst]

Of course undemocratic, there was no Maidan. they didn’t burn tires, they didn’t attack the police. Democracy does not smell !!!

Yes, here we decided to save money on the inauguration of the new president, and so we vote for the old one.

[rotmistr60]

while expressing disappointment at the inadequacy of the electoral process to international democratic standards,

It’s time for the State Department to come up with a new formulation for running into elections in sovereign countries who do not want to go under the United States. This one is already sore.

[kotvov]

It’s time for the State Department to come up with a new wording about running into elections in sovereign countries who do not want to go under the United States. ,,
they can’t do it differently, the old templates, but there’s no one to write new ones, some psaki left.

[avt]

Quote: Roman1970

And they stuck their nose here.

Well, But Batske broke off from our launches of "Calibers" by the Caspian Flotilla - they immediately recognized the elections as peaceful, but they left the waste for themselves

“The United States welcomes the peaceful conduct of the October 11 presidential election in Belarus. Nevertheless, we are disappointed that the elections did not meet the international obligations and obligations of Belarus on free and fair elections, ”the ministry said in a statement.

So far, they have not taken him out of the last dictator of Europe, but it seems that the EU has decided to remove sanctions from the EU.

[RusDV]

“We welcome the participation of opposition political parties and independent media in the election process, but the inability of international and local observers to monitor the vote count and the almost complete absence of (representatives) of opposition parties or independent members in election commissions are incompatible with democratic processes and norms”

possible excerpt from possible media about US elections ......

[mark2]

Whose cow would mumble ... Who would talk about democratic abstraction .. The country in which the presidential election takes place on a closed system, i.e. not the entire population chooses, but only electors, who are also appointed in principle. In such a system, the President gets into what the ruling elite and the oligarchy need.

[Barboskin]

It is necessary to carefully record all the statements of the State Department, and a year later at their elections they should organize a merry life in compliance with democratic principles.

[Gray 43]

Shtatniks worry-Nuland kneading kneading in vain))))

[maxbrov74]

"International democratic standards" is probably one of the concepts, since not in one international law, nor any international standards in this context. Democratic elections are elections from two or more candidates. Everything else is purely concepts. Those who live by notions sooner or later risk being outlawed.

[Tra-ta-ta]

However, we are disappointed ..
Of course, the frontier guards of your armed bandits on the Ukrainian border were slowed down!

[Mountain shooter]

They really “lost their shores!” What does the State Department care about the elections in Belarus? Something I have not heard about international observers in the US elections. Maybe they are just not allowed there?

[Alexander 3]

The most democratic elections, according to the mattress, were held in Iraq, Libya, Ukraine, etc. Here they are everywhere according to theirs.

[roskot]

Here is the most democratic democrat.
Ready to democratize any country.

[kill the fascist]

this "democrat" should be sent to Monica Lewinsky for refresher courses.

[udincev]

but the inability of international and local observers to follow the vote count

... that's why and ...

the almost complete absence of (representatives) of opposition parties or independent members in election commissions

[sinukvl]

Now, if the elections were held with a bloody riot and seizure of power by the authorities, it would be democratic, in the concept of the State Department.

[Swed]

I will write not about the United States, since they let them cut down the forest, but about Belarus. In this direction, no political upheavals are needed now. Lukoshenko has long been studied and "tested" under all sauces, you can and should work with him. And about the elections .... All the shortcomings of this event in Belarus have long been known, but Lukashenka really won, no matter how anyone likes it. He really scored 60% -70% of the total number of visitors.

[death fashistam]

democratic elections only in the USA and Ukraine

[Balu495]

Quote: Roman1970

State Department: Elections in Belarus were peaceful, but undemocratic

Yes you go in the ass! And they stuck their nose here. Sorry, citizens, just got sick! And now sweep Lukashenko? USA immediately stir up the Maidan! It’s good that the Old Man has enough political will and strength to hold the situation in his hands.

Democratic - this is far from peaceful. Khokhlam brought their democracy - so now I’m only glad that there are kings in Russia and Belarus, and they have democracy. A real hamster with buttocks.

[ilyaches]

And this is said by people whose electoral system in the country is based on the so-called "electors". Here direct elections were held, each cast his own vote, not like they have one after several. Despite the fact that in the states, not all citizens have the right to vote. I'm lying around and laughing. Shitcrats are shitty.

[kill the fascist]

after the bloody lawlessness arranged by galloping monkeys from the Maidan in dill, it was clear that the majority of sane Belarusians would vote for stability. and here the majority do not care what is the opinion of the State Department on these elections.

[plahish_alex]

American bombs and missiles are much more democratic than Russian-made missiles and bombs.

[Russia]

The State Department announced "serious problems with the counting of votes and the tabulation of the election"

Pot calls the kettle black...!
We watched the demo elections in the United States. There, no matter how anyone chooses, the "electors" will eventually "choose the right president." Everything has been done in the USA so that an ordinary voter could not inadvertently, by a majority, influence the results of the "elections."

[Taygerus]

let them look at their democratic elections, as they say before you did not smell

[Gormenghast]

The country in which the presidential election is not entitled to judge the democratic nature of elections indirect. And the president is sometimes elected by a minority.

"And that you look at the bitch in your brother’s eye, and here, in your eye is a log"(Gospel of Matthew)

[Yura]

The State Department and Europe simply infuriates:

peaceful nature of Belarusian elections

and therefore expressed:

at the same time, disappointment with the mismatch of the electoral process with international democratic standards

And this:

In addition, the State Department urged the country's leaders to "respect points US and Belarus joint statement of December 2010 year in which Minsk recognizes that increased respect for democracy and human rights in Belarus remains central to improving bilateral relations, and is essential for the progress of the country and its citizens ".

a joint statement is that a treaty or a pact, and what obligations does Belarus impose, besides its expression of a statement of some facts and some concern about them, where is the obligation to it is not clear to whom? The main thing in this story is this:

on Sunday, Alexander Lukashenko was re-elected as president of Belarus. 83,5% of voters voted for him.

they get stuck that not a single American and European presidents, as well as prime ministers, were ever elected with such support from their peoples.

[Basil50]

You will pay attention to the honor before the recognition * abroad *, if it is recognized there is complete democracy. The USA does not allow any observers to come to it, nevertheless, Americans are invited everywhere as witnesses of democracy, as if there are not enough American * Jehovah's Witnesses *. Now professional * witnesses of democracy * have appeared.

[Algetxnumx]

Damn, and then they stuck their nose, straight masochists are some sort of, you might think at the pins ..sov electoral system ice, "chosen" "chosen" choose, fuck ur, dy and in general fascington should be destroyed!

[pvv113]

election process mismatch with international democratic standards

And thank God that it doesn't match. We know their "democratic standards"

[rosstov]

Wow, "peacefully, but undemocratic" .... Whether it is in Libya, with the bombing, the overthrow of the legitimate government and according to all the canons of democracy ...

[Svetlana]

Sanya will stay with us!

[Volzhanin]

Jankermans and their henchmen should clearly understand:
1. Russia, Belarus and Ukraine do not care deeply about their perverted opinion.
2. We absolutely do not care what criminals and aggressors in the person of the SSH and their vassals think of us.

This point of view is simply necessary to hammer into their brainless heads.

[Lelek]

“The United States welcomes the peaceful conduct of the October 11 presidential election in Belarus. Nevertheless, we are disappointed that the elections did not meet the international obligations and the obligations of Belarus on free and fair elections ”

How. It turns out that the Belarusians owe something to America. Syabry, why are you so optional? Before lowering the ballot paper into the ballot box, you had to stand up at the "I serve" stand, press your right hand to your heart, as modern administrative units do with pathos, and loudly croak: "Amerka, Amerka uber alles ..." ... And you disappointed the State Department and personally "ITS BLACKNESS", then you are the wrong Belarusians. Probably there are already plans on how to correct you and lead you to a common DENIOR. Wait syabry.

[Evver]

And this is NOT your dog business, UN dear State Department !!!
Well, A.G. - with another victory

[smith7]

With this text, the State Department expresses sincere regret at the unjustified hopes and ineffective actions of the "pocket" grant eaters. Belarusians themselves, of course, are "up to the lantern." They are hypocrites there in America ...

[Kibl]

Well, how did they get this vinyl stuck, constancy is a sign of limitation !!! The states urgently need to change their gramophone, or it’s better just to sink, otherwise they got it !!!! Country scum !!!

[Intrudeude]

After reviewing the reports of international observers (OSCE / ODIHR), the State Department announced “serious problems with the counting of votes and the tabulation of the election results” - Khlusnya ... I declare responsibly, personally acted as an observer from the Belarusian Social and Sports Society. During the day, two international observers visited the polling station, journalists came twice, all day, in addition to observers from public organizations, there were opposition observers at the polling station. There were minor flaws, of course, but the vote count was carried out openly and publicly, so all statements from the states and their sixes are nonsense.
And some statistics, out of 1500 voters, 1372 voted. Of these, 1044 were for Old Man, 63 against all, 25 spoiled ballots, for the remaining 3 candidates 240 votes ...% if you want, you can count yourself, there were a lot of young people, people went with families with children . For homely mobility groups organized elections at home

[demo]

“We welcome the participation of opposition political parties and independent media in the election process, but the inability of international and local observers to monitor the vote count and the almost complete absence of (representatives) of opposition parties or independent members in election commissions are incompatible with democratic processes and norms,” the message says.

In addition, the State Department urged the country's leaders to "respect points US and Belarus joint statement of December 2010 year in which Minsk recognizes that increased respect for democracy and human rights in Belarus remains central to improving bilateral relations, and is essential for the progress of the country and its citizens ".

The most interesting.
What is increased respect?
Can be respected. And you can not respect.
You can comply, but you can not comply.
But increased respect - how is it?
When is someone else's opinion more important than their own?

[press officer]

Quote: marlin1203

Americans can walk in the forest! THEY DO NOT HAVE ANY DIRECT SELECTIVE SYSTEM AT ALL. Those. the president is not elected by citizens, but by a limited number of electors. Much more democratic

I'm lying around! The teachers were found! Elections only for babos! whoever gives the most money from the three clans will lead the country! and they still try to teach us! for decades the clans themselves have not changed at all! Negro was taken in order to show the type of "democracy with us"! After him, only blue or pink should take the place of the president of mattresses then maybe we will approve the election of the American president!

[provincial]

Belarusians live richly and peacefully. Do not pay attention to the war between the United States and the West. The Russian Federation has already fed up with Western democracy, is looking for and finding ways for its prosperity. Good luck to you. Remember "friendship" with the United States and the Western world leads to the Ukrainian scenario.

[Wolka]

the elections were held and this is the main thing, which is confirmed by the international community, but as for their democracy, the Yankees are not your business, Obama already got everyone with his moralizing, the same teacher got to me ...

[Romanenko]

They were not expected to hear anything else from the State Duma, they probably need to develop coefficients of democratization in different countries, so that it is clear how democratic and where, and where not very, well, for example, the United States - 1,0 (and even +0,1 just case), Ukraine - 0,89 (the unit is not yet possible, the Russians are following ....), Russia - 0,2 (20% left to the fifth column), etc. Send out official notifications of the degree of democracy to everyone and calm down with their moronic comments. After all, you can already predict in advance what they will write.

[tolyasik0577]

The Belarusians looked at the democratic reforms in Ukraine and thought, Let's stay under the "Dictatorship" Glory to Belarus, GLORY to the Bulbash! Her

[Urri]

And nobody asked the views of the State Department. There is no time for us to fight against sanctions. Went to collect oysters.

[mamont5]

"State Department: elections in Belarus were peaceful, but undemocratic"

Let them look at themselves. In the United States, the democracy they praise does not smell at all in the elections. There does NOT DEPEND ON ANY VOTER at all. Indirect elections - this is still a lure.

[Minsker]

Good afternoon comrades! Just registered. I accidentally went to this site - I liked it. Almost without swearing and the transition to personality. A lot of information and interesting pictures. This is as an introduction to the hut! )))
But here’s what worries us - tough categoricalness in judgments. Anyone who is not with the majority is a bastard!
For example, I didn’t vote for Old Man. Am I an enemy? (I do not belong to the opposition)

[Saratoga833]

Quote: Minsk dweller

Am I an enemy?

No, not an enemy, just expressed his position. That's why they are elections. And I’m not going to minus this for you.
And about "who is not with the majority is a bastard" - the interpretation is wrong. Personal opinion does not necessarily coincide with the majority and it is not always wrong!

[Intrudeude]

Quote: Minsk dweller

Good afternoon comrades! Just registered. I accidentally went to this site - I liked it. Almost without swearing and the transition to personality. A lot of information and interesting pictures. This is as an introduction to the hut! )))
But here’s what worries us - tough categoricalness in judgments. Anyone who is not with the majority is a bastard!
For example, I didn’t vote for Old Man. Am I an enemy? (I do not belong to the opposition)

plus sign to you fellow countryman, for the acquaintance so to speak. I will answer the question: no, not an enemy ... we in Belarus seem to have a "very severe dictatorship", "violation of human rights" and so on blah blah blah, in the opinion of the State Department, natural ... but in practice it turns out that people live freer than in Europe, etc., and no one forbids expressing their opinions, again, in the forms permitted by law