Thanks for the ping.
>>>”No doubt some of the fanatics at the top still believe in Khomeini’s vision of a global Islamic revolution, but they are a distinct minority.”
I wouldn’t say only “some of the fanatics”.
Mehdi Karroubi too has repeatedly claimed that he still believes in Khomeinist revolution, and that IRI’s constitution has democratic values within the Islamic framework. IOW, he says the hardliners have deviated from original Islamic Revolution & its values (hard to believe - think back at early yrs of revolution with all its atrocities)!
Karroubi says he is not in favor of a Secular Republic. Has he changed his stance recently?
Even if we justify Karroubi’s words by saying he is afraid of the hardliners or that he wants to appeal to the religious beliefs of *his supporters*, fact is that he still says he believes in Khomeinist revolution, IRI constitution & his supporters believe & follow him.
Btw, did you read this article? It was posted on FR too.
http://www.freerepublic.com/focus/f-news/2453854/posts
Thanks