But Mr.Karzai's closest challenger, who is trailing with 28 percent of total votes counted so far is contending the election commission is not very independent nor is its process impartial.

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The state is a product of a psychological struggle between the contending passions of pride and fear.

他认为，国家是人内心强烈的自豪感,与恐惧感抗争的心理产物。

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