There have been strong criticisms aired against the performance of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration. But, an assessment by a former president on an incumbent is a rare occurrence in Indonesia.
"I back their (lawmakers`) intention to exercise their interpellation right over SBY`s (the president`s) stand in supporting the UNSC resolution on Iran because we have so far always supported Iran`s peaceful nuclear program," Gus Dur told reporters here on Tuesday.
For a long time, NU has been campaigning for pluralism and national integrity. Under the leadership of Abdurrahman "Gus Dur" Wahid, the Muslim organization was dubbed an umbrella of pluralism and the guardian of freedom and democracy in the face of the authoritarian New Order regime.
I have always disagreed with claims that the majority of Indonesians vote along sectarian lines.
There have been strong criticisms aired against the performance of President Susilo Bambang Yudhoyono's administration. But, an assessment by a former president on an incumbent is a rare occurrence in Indonesia. 
Desire on politic is like a libido. It cannot be stopped, but it must be satisfied properly.