As most of you would have noticed the string of revolutions in eastern european countries, very publicised by Bush and the American government.
The attempts by the public of Azerbaijan to have democratic elections are being responded to with extreme violence of the national security forces.
Protesters are prevented from reaching protests by roadblocks, protesters that manage to join (peaceful) protests are savagly beaten by the police, including women and the elderly, and when the elections roll around, the candidates for the opposition parties are arrested and ballots seized when they go against the government.
This is ordered by the government, the government that is supported by the Bush administration.
AND GUESS WHAT...
the Azerbaijani government just happens to have control of a beslubber of a lot of oil.