"You're dealing with the worst elements of society.
Tells about the three major elements of society: Shiites, Kurds & Sunni Arabs.
Consequently, he initiated martial appeals of various kinds tailored to various elements of society.
These divisions greatly weakened the postwar political regime and fractured elements of society.
The president has captured the support of the poor by redistributing aid, and is backed by conservative elements of society.
The riffraff are the "rabble," the elitist's scornful dismissal of the disreputable or seemingly worthless elements of society.
"The great battle in Afghanistan is between the modern and traditional elements of society," said Abdul Hai Elahi, a prominent psychologist.
But Amanullah offended key elements of society, including the mullahs, and he was overthrown by tribal leaders.
Being a Shia Muslim I wish Wahhabi or Salafi elements of society weren't able to answer on my behalf.
Persons with antisocial personality disorder make up a significant portion of the criminal and delinquent elements of society.
The movement has since pulled in other dissatisfied elements of society including secessionist and socialist groups, and important political figures.
