My point was quite explicit. I agreed with you that the American system where candidates are vetted by capitalists, is better than vetting by clerics as in Iran. My point was that Americans need cannot act superior because of this, since it simply reflects that your rulers are capitalists rather than clerics.
I might add that, perhaps Americans can have some pride that their ruling class think vetting of candidates is necessary. In my country the ruling class don't even bother with such precautions.
Bill Bartlett Bracknell Tas