Not only the use of the phrase ‘conflict among the elites’ by the media is incorrect (it does not explain the real situation), it is also inclined to discredit the national political elites, apart from Gus Dur.

It is incorrect because what is really happening is that there is a conflict between Gus Dur and other parties. Gus Dur is in conflict with Amien Rais, Akbar Tanjung and Megawati. Gus Dur is also in conflict with some ex-minis