“However, we do have the old klal of the Rambam in sefer haMorah, that logic prevails over simple pshat.
Is there anything logical about saying that in every generation, there is a leader (or leaders) who essentially don�t have bechirah?”
Well, to be honest, and speaking about the Rambam – the Rambam in sefer HaMorah P/2: 32 regarding ????? calls that logic:
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I will quote it in full:
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