The Litvishe Kiryas Yoelite,
Chareidim never sought total control of government.
Chareidim wouldnt dream of it, they cant run an army. Ain somchin al hanes.
Furthermore, prior to the arrival of Zionists in EY, Chareidim in EY all DID in fact learn in Kollel, pretty much.
Prior to the arrival of Zionists in EY, our ancestors were gassed by the millions and had no where to go.