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Re: [Pen-l] Iranian polls etc.



Ken H. wrote:
>   In my opinion the struggle in Iran is between two elites Rafsanjani on one side with Khatami, and Khameni with Ahmadinejad on the other...<

That's likely true. But when elites mobilize masses of supporters to
push their programs (and their careers), the masses can go beyond what
the leaders want -- and then push the leaders beyond what they
initially wanted. The leaders find that their careers can benefit (at
least temporarily) by catering to the people.
-- 
Jim Devine / "Segui il tuo corso, e lascia dir le genti." (Go your own
way and let people talk.) -- Karl, paraphrasing Dante.
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