[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.

[AdmSmith]

Addendum: As Khatami is in Davos, the resignation is not yet a real move. Khatami will probably make some announcement on changes in the economic regulations in Iran(privatizations?) and speak about the need for foreign investments. The audience will say that they have heard this before and need something more than just talk.

[nuconvert]

Khatami's past inactions prove he's "chicken".

"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."

Yes. This would be great....but I don't think it's going to happen.

And where is Rafsanjani? Awfully quiet, isn't he?