Word out of there is that the main opposition leader just got wrongfully denied ballot candidacy.

Zamira Sydykova, editor in chief of the Kyrgyz opposition daily “Res Publica,” had this to say about the move by the administration:

“I don????????t understand this hysteria,” said Sydykova of “Res Publica.” “I don????????t understand why Äthe authoritiesÅ decided to throw out Otunbaeva from a competition with Bermet, because Bermet already has a huge administrative resource. As they say, ????????the eyes of fear see danger everywhere.???????? I think, through this case, the authorities gave themselves away completely.”

This mud is more visible on their faces than Hitler’s moustache. In another bold move of fright, President Akayev is worried about the possiblity of the Tulip Revolution, saying a revolution would not, “answer to the core interests of Kyrgyzstan.”

This sounds reminiscient of the same things being said by the government in Belarus. I guess totalitarianism is the same everywhere.

Government opposition to democratic forces are taking a much harsher turn following the Rose and Orange Revolutions. They’re making sure to hit at the media too, calling opposition newspapers “instruments for destabilization.” I guess they have to ramp it up. I’d be scared too if I knew my time was coming up soon.

According to Eurasianet, the opposition is too fragmented That’s sad to hear, but I’d like to remain a little more optimistic than that. Let’s wait for election day.