[nuconvert]

This whole drama seems like a way for the Guardian Council to rid themselves of a few trouble-makers, but get the public more interested in voting. They knew the people were getting fed-up with all of them and planning on staying away from the polls. So why not stir things up and get people emotionally charged? Votes for the reformists, looks better than no voting at all. They just went over-board disqualifying too many. But that fits the definition of fanatic, doesn't it?

[AdmSmith]

I do not think that everything was staged. The GC is really doing what they think is the best. Naturally, it is madness, but they think it is the right thing. However, IF the government really resigns and calls upon the Iranians to protest against the GC then the events can get a life of its own.

However, I think that Khatami is more an academic than a politician, so he will be the chicken.