On Nov. 6, confusion reigned as two former premiers laid claim to the vacant position: Chatichai Choonhavan of the Chart Pattana Party and Chuan Leekpai of the Democrat Party.

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Confusion reigned and no one knew what was happening.

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And out of this blizzard of charges and counter-charges, confusion has reigned.

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Unlike the confusion that reigned during the 2005 conclave, the smoke this time around has been clear: black during the first two rounds of burned ballots, and then a clear white on Wednesday night thanks to special smoke flares akin to those used in soccer matches or protests that were lit in the chapel ovens.

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