The problem with Imran Khan’s politics
Former Pakistani cricket captain Imran Khan
In Pakistan we, particularly those belonging to relatively more educated and urbanized middle class, have developed this psyche where we find a strange solace in other’s miseries. When the Sialkot lynching occurred, many of us were appalled and shaken by the event and then tried to draw parallels to similar incidences in other countries to bolster our dwindling self esteem. A war of articles started where liberals were described as self loathers and were reminded that such incidences were a norm in other countries. Hence there was no need to worry and be depressed.
This was followed by the cricket scandal which exposed some of the illegal and immoral activities of some of our most talented cricketers on television. Predictably, we were first shocked, then disgusted and finally, true to our nature, started to look for conspiracy theories enabling us to remain in our self created delusional state of denial (and of course there is corruption with regards to President Zardari and other politicians). On a local news channel, RAW was cited as the possible culprit with their most famous anchor drawing parallels to the president’s alleged corruption. However, deep down, we all know that our cricketers are in all probability guilty.
Invariably we look towards a rare patch of successful and taintless period in Pakistani cricket much of which was under the captaincy of Imran Khan. He is still remembered fondly by almost all cricket fans as a true and honest cricketer. Pakistan’s cricket team has never been the same after his departure.
Imran Khan has also been heavily involved in flood relief efforts. It is strange that a person who despite being a political minnow commands extraordinary respect. People are willing to trust him with cash but not with their votes.
Too good for politics
Sometimes, I feel really disappointed that a person with his education, brilliance and extraordinary services in the field of social welfare had to indulge in politics and that I pray that he never wins. There is a tendency in the liberal media to lynch Imran Khan (Mr Nadeem Farooq Paracha it seems has made a career of it) and to some extent it is well deserved. However, let’s not forget that despite his reactionary political orientation, his contributions to Pakistan are enormous. In many ways Imran Khan is Pakistan’s asset and someone who has dedicated his life to this country.
The irony is that a squeaky clean person with an impeccable record, if elected, will be the one of the worst nightmares for Pakistan.
I feel that Imran Khan is the embodiment of all that is good in the upper middle class, aspects such as professional integrity, fairness and self pride. However, politically he also embodies all that is wrong with the upper middle class.
Too proud to be wrong
Self respect when projected on the political horizon becomes an almost naïve delusional state of denial further reinforced by slogans like qaumi ghairat. Although Khan has not been the conspiracy theorist he was anticipated to be, he does suffer from another somewhat related ailment of coming up with an apologetic defense to almost every issue. Both of these “diseases” (conspiracy theories and apologetic defense) are broadly similar outcomes of immense self delusional pride rooted in an ideologically determined identity which makes it difficult for an individual to identify flaws in one’s own culture.
It becomes impossible to either give or take constructive criticism.
The middle class, suffers from a strange twisted envy of the West where it follows western fashions and prefers their luxury goods and lifestyles while being ferociously defensive about its own identity defined in terms of religion and Pakistani nationalism.
In Imran’s case a western lifestyle fuses with the strange and immense self pride which extends to include the domestic culture and fails to even see some of its blatant shortcomings. The brutal “justice” system of tribal areas is declared as fair and impartial. The Taliban who have admitted to committing atrocities are given an apologetic defense. They are apparently merely a “reaction” against US drone attacks.
Too rich to be risky
The upper middle class is dominant in the media, corporate sector, and other influential establishments. It is more conscious about its identity defined in terms of religion and Pakistani nationalism and has a stronger ideological fervor. It will mimic the West in its desire to be sophisticated and modern and at the same time retaliate when there is some backlash on an ideological front or identity. Even the sophisticated and foreign educated write articles like “liberal lynch mob” and are appropriately labeled as “designer patriots.”
Other than national sovereignty, corruption becomes another obsessive concern. Real or perceived corruption among politicians is debated in every drawing room across the globe. Imran Khan often voices these concern with zeal and is often perceived as the savior of the country. If elections were held on the internet, he would win by a huge margin. On social networking sites like Facebook the young and sophisticated members of the upper middle class regularly make Imran Khan the prime minister.
Too much like us
Khan, more than anyone else, symbolizes the middle and upper middleclass morality, its sophistication and its strange contradictions. No wonder, he is well liked by them. They are sympathetic towards the plight of the poor but are unable to engage with them. Their attitude is patronizing.
Despite doing extraordinary social work, the poor are the ones who despite respecting him cannot associate with him politically. Politics, particularly modern politics is strongly intertwined with connection and engagement. Successful politicians, particularly in a nascent democratic culture, have to successfully engage and interact with the masses. Having a sympathetic attitude towards them will perhaps make you a respectable humanitarian but not a successful politician.
In politics you have to engage yourself on issues which matter to the majority of the people. Corruption is an issue but it is not the sole issue. Yes sovereignty is an issue but once again not that important. And yes, a downright condescending attitude and display of intellectual arrogance towards the people will not endear you to them.
Unfortunately we are not yet ready to truly engage with the common man, it is no wonder that we end up yearning for military rule.
The views expressed by the writer and the reader comments do not necessarily reflect the views and policies of The Express Tribune.
I have to agree with this. Imran Khan can make the difference he dreams of through his admirable social activism, but as a politician, pfft is all I can say. He actually thinks that as an honest president or prime minister, he can help Pakistan. Really? Like the world’s superpowers will give a crap if he wants to be a good person? Please. He’s not meant for politics at all, I think his only supporters must be drawing room aunties and teenagers. Hell, even I admired him because as a teen, I was impressed by his daring escape from house arrest during Musharraf’s state of emergency. As an adult, however, I can see that it was hardly a smart thing to do. I’d expect that from the twenty-something leader of a revolutionary organization, not an intellectual, sophisticated upper class man.Recommend
Well written! He can do even more for Pakistani’s than what he already is, if he kicked politics out of his life.Recommend
Very well said! Especially the last sentence. Another problem with Imran Khan and his party is that it is more a personality cult than a party. In our political system, one needs 180 or so seats to form a government, who else apart from Imran Khan himself is electable from PTI? Let alone come in a position to command 180 or so seats?Recommend
My case for Imran Khan is very simple!
“If Imran Khan does not know the politics of Pakistan that has been practiced over 60 years and which has brought the country on a brink of breakup, to say the least…than he is NOT your candidate.”
We forget what the ruling class has DONE to us while in POWER, time and again, yet our pseudo intellectuals holds IK on such a higher moral ground that even they can’t meet.
Without getting the power, he has done more than our entire current political class combined, but it AIN’T good enough.Recommend
“Successful politicians, particularly in a nascent democratic culture, have to successfully engage and interact with the masses.”a
Do you think today’s politicians really engage with people and is that the reason they get selected?
I was in middle school when I noticed Ejazul Haq and Anwar ul Haq being elected from Toba Tek Singh … where they never have been before… They were there just during elections and never before or after that. That’s just one example.Recommend
what>?!Recommend
Excellent post, the best have ever read on Imran…Recommend
majority of the votes don’t have the notes to trust him with it..and those who have the notes unfortunately don’t comprise to be the majority votes.Recommend
I really liked some of your lines, especially this one: “The middle class, suffers from a strange twisted envy of the West where it follows western fashions and prefers their luxury goods and lifestyles while being ferociously defensive about its own identity defined in terms of religion and Pakistani nationalism.” So true!
As for your point is that imran khan occupies himself with issues that are important but not to the majority of people, it’s possible. i have not been following him lately so can’t say. But it was hard to find the key point of what the specific “problem” is with Imran Khan’s politics, i had to scan twice to figure out just what it was! Ok i guess this feedback is not that useful…but i already typed it so post :>Recommend
To be honest, the article is quite pointless. The writer himself seems to be confused with the circumstances.
Why it is that we keep finding faults in everything that seems to be a fusion of east and west. Evolution is what? It is the fusion of cultures; it is when people adopt some good things from another civilization and yet not let go the good in their basis. Why is that we criticize those who want to evolve like this? It is because we are confused between what to chose… and this need of choice arises out of our misplaced sense of absolutism. We want our way of life to be a distinct system and not a fusion of anything good, no matter what its roots are.
Moreover, telling people that this is why even Imran Khan cannot be a good politician, doesn’t make things better at all. Let’s talk about what we can do; not about what we cannot.Recommend
Thanks Ali Arqam and the rest who have liked the article. It is a difficult subject because it is trying to assess Imran khan with middleclass mindeset’s prespective.Recommend
Well Said Junaid, I couldn’t agree with you more. I barely could see a margin between bashing and criticism on such articles. Criticism should be constructive; and for that purpose should be elaborated well. When I read this and other such articles, they prompt either I don’t live in Pakistan or the writer is an alien to our sociopolitical culture. Anyway, let’s talk about what we can for our betterment as Junaid said. Muhammad Yasin you seem to live in Pakistan ;) hahaRecommend
Recalling:
You know you are from PTI when…Recommend
Yes, you are right pakistan does not deserve a person like ik. He is too honest, hardworking,and not submissive like an average pakistani.Recommend
I dont really get the meaning of wt the author,s point is, but I agree, writing abt IK is a must selling point!! I wouldn’t classify Pak politics as “modern politics”, rather medieval politics & a synonym to deceit&lies.especially,the feudal culture which hinders positive change.
Also we must get rid of the notion that social work is separate from politics. Philanthropy & politics must go hand in hand, if Pakistanis ever want to prosper. Equally imp is a staunch, bold foreign policy. Musharaf era was superb in the sense that economic indicators were escalating.But his gutless foreign policy resulting in never ending law&order situation,could never give sustained growth.Situation worsened while he was still in power.Instead of finding faults, I advocate to support the right kind of leaders,best suited for Pakistan.Recommend
Okay all.. than we have consensus on sticking with Zardari or the likes?Recommend
Well done mate :) Very well-written blog and I agree with you with most of what you have written, Good work !!!!!!!Recommend
I find the article extremely cynical and full of bile. Everything is wrong in this country- the best in middle class, the best in leadership,etc. according to his thesis.His antipathy to the most sincere leader, who has an unblemished record, shows poor understanding of persons and present milieu.Leadership of such nature can change the fate of their nations; Mahatir, Jinnah, Ataturk and many more one can name. But we also know there were detractors of these leaders who were myopic and belonged to the vested interests. One shouldn’t be surprised.Recommend
What was the point of this article?Recommend
AA, very well written. We trust on Imran khan with Cash but not vote. There is an other example of Jamat-e-Islami, the party with real democracy and organized at the root level but can’t get votes. why… We all have dual personality. No doubt we trust Khan and pray for his success in future. We all worship the rising sun. All our leaders are borne with the support of Dictatorship and no have clean and clear back ground but the Khan. I think Khan waste a good chance to lead the country when Musharraf offered him and he refused that was his mistake. We are corrupt nation so facing corrupt time. Khan should accept the offer and then organized his party and so on… but he loses. No prominent leader ready to join Khan and there is lack of leadership in the party, network and access to the lower class. Right now there is no such personality other than khan to lead the nation but the nation is involved with PMLN and PPP. Untill we did not get rid of these “GAND” these Sharif’s and Gillani/Zardari/Bhuttos. We all should work for Khan at there own level and join hands. Time will definitely come for Khan. AmeenRecommend
The real problem with IK is his sympathies with the extremists, which is currently the biggest challenge for Pakistan.This is the reason that people tie PTI with the conservative and rigid groups such as JI and PMLN.Recommend
Thankyou guys who have really liked article and those also who have hated it. I am amazed that the article has invited such polarized comments.
Any ways for those who want to know the “point” of the article, I would like to clarify that it tried to introspect as to why
1) Imran khan is well liked by upper urban middleclass (who often does not vote)
2) What is wrong with his political ideology (too rightwing and reeks of apologetic defense of taliban)
3) Why despite being such a great social worker he has not been able to connect with masses
Obviously this is not the normal approach as it tries to evaluate a person’s political magnitude through a different angle.Recommend
But Mr. Raza, you also “pray” that he never wins. What kind of praying is that? Are you suggesting that the only ones worthy of being our leaders are those who are “connected” to the masses, no matter how much destruction/corruption/hopelessness that they actually cause when they are in the leadership positions? Are you suggesting/praying that Nawaz/Zardari/Altaf be the only ones, to ever take charge? Because, they are (so called) “connected” to the masses?
Is “connectivity” important or righteousness?Recommend
The best piece I have read on imran so far!!!Recommend
@ Shuib
I pray that Imran never wins because he is too rightwing. We have had a disastorous experience with the fusion of state and religion. With Imran this mix will only become more intense.Recommend
How is he too rightwing? Rather, I think he isn’t right wing at all. To me he seems more towards the left. I wonder what gave him away as a right wing to you?
I’ve been hearing it so many times that Imran supports the Talibans, or that he has sympathies for them. I think that’s just a misinterpretation of his statements. To me, he is as much (or even more) patriot then anyone else amongst us is. Just because he gives a different approach to solving the problem of Taliban (by talks, instead of by war), doesn’t mean he is pro Taliban. It just means he thinks there is a better way to eliminate Talibans.
Other than that, I think he is very much a liberal person. I haven’t heard him saying or doing things that would make him a right wing nut.Recommend
Just ‘talks’ with the Taliban don’t sound right wing?Recommend
Mr RR-
some questions for you-
1- do you vote?
2- Do you agree with IK politics?
3- Would you support IK if you have answer “yes” to question#2 ?
Remember- its a blog not reporting…Recommend
I dont agree with most of the things you said about Imran Khan. If getting people’s votes means using money, stick and klashinikovs then I am afraid Imran Khan is not exactly going to do that for you. At least he represents the upper middle class and lives like them. He could have joined hands with the establishment and live like a prince. Infact he spent his youth living like one. Why would he travel across the world like crazy and lead from the front in all the flood-ravaged areas? Another questions that you have to ask Mr. Raja is what is your best alternative. It’s people like you who are indirectly trying to glorify corrupt leaders like Zaradaris, Sharifs and Altafs. Come to the point instead of beating about the bush.Recommend
I agree with Jawad Baber- Mr. RR instigating an issue that these pseudo intellectuals are upset upon that this nation has given MORE Money to IK than all our Leaders combined.
IK is getting positive media coverage and AND THEY JUST DON’T LIKE IT!Recommend
Mr. Raza Habib Raja ………… Imran Khan lives the life of the rich and famous and talks about the poor and downtrodden ……….. he does not walk his talk ………… you can get away with that if you are a feudal (your serfs will vote for you regardless) ……. if you expect votes from the urban middle / lower middle / lower class ( the one that votes) ……… you can’t get away with that ……….. he is a confused local born desi which is worse than a confused American born desi ……….. he is likely to make it to the top yet ……….. wait for the next Interim Government !!!Recommend
My question to this Upper/Middle/Lower Middle class-
With all the good deeds done by IK, is Altaf Hussain a true leader?Recommend
Altaf Hussain is a showman and thats all i can say about him at the moment:) As for this article its an excellent piece..i totally agree with what the writer has said but i’d still vote for Imran Khan and ask others as well..because i have no other choice as of till now..to add to Imran Khan’s case his manifesto makes a lot of sense..Recommend
I am tired of this so called Upper/Middle/Lower middle class rhetoric that does not vote and criticize IK. We have seen all these classes in Karachi sitting like prisoners and listening to the telephonic revolutionary Don, who claims to be their true leader.
IF charity work could have changed the country than Edhi should have accomplished it many years ago…
IK critics DO NOT offer a solution rather criticism and rhetorics.Recommend
praying for no winning on basis of “fusion of state & religion” ?
So far as I have heard IK, his religious ideology is that of Allama Iqbal. I bet, u need to read Iqbal first! & u,ll know how perfectly religion & state can fuse!!Recommend
I don’t see any point in the publishing of this blog, even some of the people commenting have poor far sightedness on the matter too.
As for RR, what do you want out of this? that the system should thrive as its been doing – and the same people coming into power again and again ??
A blog appreciating his worth and the kind of work he’s done uptill now remains to be seen! BUT what comes out is a mere rhetoric of a poor liberal who cant come up with anything other than mere criticism.
As per Imran Khan’s views on the Taliban and the “reactionary” answers – I fully endorse to his opinions. He is the right man, progressive enough to give our identity as an Islamic Republic back unto us …Recommend
tearing down nomination papers before the elections..oh yes..nawaz and maulvi fazloo made a fool out of HIM n also the PKMAP..maybe Jamaat Islami had put a spell on him as they had already decided not to go for elections because of MMA issues..
his grand association with Qazi Sb and the subsequent harassment by Jamiat Taliban e Pakistan in Lahore was not a great sight to watch..but i still find pics on his website inviting right wing mullahs to PTI campaigns/seminars..wow!
he believes in a good taliban/bad taliban philosophy which basically now equals to the same old strategic depth..this is the depth out of which military establishment has earmed millions of USD in the last 30 years..but he would never talk about that..
All of this is bringing down his political image..I’d like him to dispel all of the above with actions/ words and wait till the next elections..and he should certainly be looking forward to many middle class progressive, forward looking, committed pakistanis as not only his voters but also activists who will work for him in his campaigns.. his party can treat this as feedback..so as to maybe think about this..Recommend
I concur with Zeeshan Rasool-
The main crest of IK critics is that he does not know politics…the very same politics that has brought the country where it stands today.
These cynics rejects the politics of accountibility and justice and embrace court convicted criminals, tax evadors, murderers and catigorical corrupt rulers….why ??? well..hhmm… because IK does not know politics…Recommend
Leader of the Teenagers !!!
His only rival is Musharraf. Though he has a few contacts with “grown ups” and will be a clear winner in an actual poll.Recommend
I have a feeling from the comments that We as Pakistani do not feel comfortable with the possibility of a “Too Honest” president or prime minister.
DO we kind of believe that Honesty as in books is not good for our nation because we are too accustomed to malpractices?Recommend
Stupid article
If IK turns his back on politics then he
l just be another Edhi, which ofcourse does not imply that hel be any less, but the fact is he can do good on a much larger scale if he has the necessary power & not just transport the critically ill after blasts, pick dead bodies, give shelter to orphans n feed the poor, all enviable works, but if a man has potential to stop these blasts, reduce if not eliminate poverty, then why suggest otherwise, right now if not IK then who??Im not saying that he`ll have 100% success if elected, but simple fact is we need to give him a chance, even if he tries he cant be worse than zardari, bb or anyone who hasnt already been tried! simple
How our economy was doing good with mushy, literates know, no need to praise him either or argue on this…Recommend
Some people here seem to have misunderstood what a right-wing ideology essentially means. Proposing a prudent solution–that is to settle things with dialog–for the issue of Taliban seems right-wing enough to them because our media have been supporting and orchestrating this pointless war against Taliban and terrorism. perhaps they have been made to believe that there can be NO negotiations with those BARBARIANS and civilian-killers… no one minds thinking about the roots of the problem, and in turn to there so called “religious extremism”, swiftly cling to there liberal extremism: the only solution is to exterminate them; there can be no dialog with such people; bla bla..
look into the matters deeply brothers.. and then decide who is thinking about some delivering solutions and who offers nothing but a right-wing ideology. Moreover, I bet, those who say we have suffered because of mixing our religion with the system of state, never even properly studied what our religion says about the system of state–what a pity to stay entangled in the issue of hijab and beared, and then to say that this is the whole religion.Recommend
We need to shake this system. Imran Khan with all his weaknesses and mistakes , deserves to be in power as he is a symbol of hope. We need to avoid writing this type of articles. The writer is either confused or paid by PML(N). We have to admit that Imran Khan is the best person available.Recommend
Thoughtful article, but I respectfully disagree with several arguments. Are you implying our current politicians are “connected” with the masses? If so, how has this benefited us to date? More importantly, it is the message that should resonate with the masses, not necessarily the private personality of an individual. In my opinion, Imran’s message of justice and fairness is pretty universal and cuts across the socioeconomic divide. And why does being “too much like us” disqualify him from being a good politician? Especially, when the alternatives are corrupt and incompetent. I also don’t agree with the “too proud to be wrong” bit. The guy has actually shown the courage (sometimes even naively) to admit his wrongs many times, and unfortunately the same can’t be said for the jokers in power currently. In sum, Imran Khan has the potential to be a successful leader and stands out amongst the current lot as a person of true integrity and courage.Recommend
“The irony is that a squeaky clean person with an impeccable record, if elected, will be the one of the worst nightmares for Pakistan.”
Only crooks and self promoters welcome in Pakistan…????Recommend
Very nice and well written, i also like him, and praise his activities, and ready to donate when every he calls, but don’t know , for some unknown reasons, i dont’ feel like voting for him, though I must say he can do a lot without joining politicsRecommend
So do you think, the leaders of other “awami” political parties abhor western values, do not use their technology or follow their fashion, have never studied at Oxford, Cambridge, Berkley or Harvard; have never partied in UK or Karachi and connect with them on a regular basis not for votes but for empathy! Whether its an awami party or a so called non-awami party all of them are influenced rightly or wrongly by the west. The most awami thing they have done is adorn the Shalwar kameez, which Imran Khan has also done. I think the only people who are truly following “OLD” values are the Taliban; the truly ‘middle class local’ party is MQM and the truly “idealogical” are “the Jamat e islami”, and nobody throughtout Pakistan, other places that they are popular in, seems to agree with them. Out here only those parties are considered awami who have the support of the feudals, who force their ‘uneducated peasants living in a deplorable state (as we have seen in the flood camps all over the rural areas) to vote for the parties they support”Recommend
Mr author you writing crap about Imran Khan and Pashtoons in general cant take away their great identity. what do know about jirga system to call it brutal it is been around for centries and will be there as long as there are pashtoons. You and others like you deserve crooks Like zardari and co. not great people like Imran Khan.Recommend
THAT’S THE PROBLEM WITH US WE DON’T EXPECT THE UNEXPECTED……. THAT’S ACTUALLY THE FLAVOR OF LIFE. I WILL VOTE FOR IMRANRecommend
If not Imran Khan then who else. The others we have are already tested and tried and had failed to deliver. He is someone who can stand up to the international and outside pressures which always seem to be guiding our core government policies on core issues. We hardly do or decide on our own so there can be some hope on taking decisions independently. This is I think is need of the hour. Furthermore, if we can have someone who can strengthen justice system, promote accountability, curb corruption then we can be on the move to prosperity. And this is what we can expect from IK.Recommend
Author has taken a Naive approach. If people can trust Imran Khan with their money they will definitely trust him with their votes. It is just a matter of time. The only positive change one can see in our Democracy is to throw away corrupt politicians and embrace honest and principled politicians. They will definitely gain respect from West and Imran Khan will be able to command that. The time for PPP and Muslim League has come to an end. Change is in the air.Recommend
thats weird….the author says imran khan is obsessed with corruption….why not…i don’t see any other major problem than corruption….it solves most of the country problems…man ..what can i say…u guys just want to write somethin…Recommend
“The irony is that a squeaky clean person with an impeccable record, if elected, will be the one of the worst nightmares for Pakistan”.
What can be worst from this disastrous situation that we find ourselves in, at least we would fare better if Imran comes into power than out present miserable situation.Recommend
“The irony is that a squeaky clean person with an impeccable record, if elected, will be the one of the worst nightmares for Pakistan”.
OOOOOOO Noooooooo………….. Not someone HONEST..!!! Why they may end some of the graft!! They could resist enforcing the policy that America, the Israeli lobby and big oil/gas want Pakistan to pursue!!! They would possibly have the transit fees of the pipelines that this war is about go to Pakistan and not in their OWN pocket…and mess up the excellent graft and wink system that has the politicians all jumping around to please their FOREIGN patrons………It could end the escape route to London….. Dubai..!!
OOOOOOOO That would be terrible…. Politicians trying to improve the lot of the citizens, instead of lining their OWN pockets…. What could be worse..??? It could undermine the whole system of selling the country out to foreign interests to get rich…. It could undermine the privileged hold on their ill gotten gains passed down from earlier sellout deals to the foreigners…. It could lead to Pakistan being run for Pakistan’s citizens When corruption becomes endemic…….. the people fear honesty… they cling to sugar daddy…..Recommend
@Talat Haque:
you miserable souls…..I really pity on you guys….just tell me if there is no PTI or IK then what is the solution? those corrupt and embezzlement oriented governments of the past? the matter of fact is you dont have any choice. pointing fingers is the easiest way to fulfill your “responsibility” but that not enough my dear…..Recommend
@Syed Nadir El-Edroos:
Can u name more than 20 popular leaders from PML-N and PPP each, who you guarantee will win in any elections. Bhuttos legacy gets the vote in PPP and Nawaz Sharif draws votes in PML-N. It is always the leader who draws attention. It is the leader of a party who sets its direction. Bhutto alone drew votes in the 70s.
Imran Khan boycotted the elections in 2008 else people would have been able to see if he is popular or not. Lastly you vote the ideology not who you think is gonna win. Be logical. Just because you think everyone else would not be voting for him you conclude that he doesnt deserve your vote even if he is right. Vote for the one you think is right, not the one who you think will win. It is alarming to know that you, the educated one, after having this mind set complain, a peasant will vote for his land lord and will never think. DO YOU THINK??!!Recommend