In a move which could have huge implications in the Islamic Republic, Iranian President Hassan Rouhani has suggested that he may call a series of referenda on issues of public policy.
“It will be good to, after 36 years, even for once, or even every 10 years if we implement this principle of the Constitution, and put important economic, social, and cultural issues to a direct referendum instead of to the Parliament,” Rouhani said.
Such referenda would benefit Rouhani greatly, as the indications are that the public is more strongly supportive of him on such issues than they are on the hardliners who have significant influence in parliament and other governing bodies.
Though the parliament could conceivably reject such direct votes, it would be hugely unpopular to do so, as it would indicate their unwillingness to support public opinion on the matter, an issue which would alienate them in future elections.
Can't be. netenyahoo says Hassan is a liar. And we know that bibi only speaks the truth…
Fear the people as much as government — That’s what I always say
And even more so, as government has never been anything more then the organized will of the educated upper half of society.
For the main reason that Iran has since it’s Revolution of 1979 had a government that has stood opposed to all the expansion that our Empire has tried to accomplish in the Middle-East, this is because the Iran democracy was created by Muslim scholars who based everything on moral logic and moral law.
Comes now a Western loving President in Iran to do what best pleases both his voters and our Empire, to not base government decisions not on moral and permanent happiness, but on quick wealth and temporary pleasure.
Keeping in mind that destruction of Iran and defeat is the US endgame. Wesley Clarke told us that Iran was on the hit list and that hasn't changed. There is nothing Iran can do to change that and that should be obvious by now.