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Originally Posted by MysticCat
The analysis I have been hearing would not quite go with that, I don't think. Elections have been described as the one thing that approaches democracy in Iran. True, you can't run to begin with if the clerics don't approve of you. But as I understand it, historically the people, not the clerics, have made the choice between the approved candidates. Is this that much different from the parties choosing the handful of candidates that run for POTUS, and then the people choosing from the handful?
As I understand it, the current demonstrations are not aimed at overthrowing the system but rather at protesting any rigging of the election.
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Problem is tho...it's only one party picking the candidates...
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