51.   Yet that prospect seems to have wide political support, even within the ruling elite.

52.   Yet, for all that, he believes he has been derided by the British ruling elite as an upstart outsider.

53.   Opposition parties have played on increasing dissatisfaction with the wealth of the ruling elite, but failed to mount a united challenge to Tudjman.

54.   Opposition parties have played on increasing popular dissatisfaction with the wealth of the ruling elite that contrasts with the straitened circumstances of most Croats.

55.   Political analysts can only speculate on the reasons why the ruling elite insist on not mentioning names of vice presidential candidates.

56.   Alternatives include freezing the foreign assets of the ruling elite, and bans on imports of luxury goods.

57.   Amorim said he wants to frighten the local ruling elite to pressure the government to help the victims of the drought.

58.   Analysts consider the recent government crackdowns on media as another attempt by the ruling elite to cling onto power ahead of an election year.

59.   At the same time, such political activity can be perceived by the ruling elite as a threat to their interests and their international collaboration.

60.   At this juncture, the law is not only void of neutrality, but it even takes sides with the ruling elite and businesspeople.