As long as the Shah's satanic power prevails, not a single true representative of the people can possibly be elected
About this quote
- What does it mean?
- As long as the Shah's power remains, true representatives of the people cannot be elected.
- In plain terms
- The Shah's power prevents true representatives from being elected.
- What can you take from it?
- Authoritarian power blocks genuine representation.
Where it applies
Putting it to work
Questions to consider
- What makes representation true?
- How does power affect elections?
Another view
Some representation may exist even under authoritarian rule.
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