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Those commoners probably deserved it tho…
3 upvotes, 3 comments. Sidechat link post by Anonymous in US Politics. "Those commoners probably deserved it tho…"
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The French Revolution executed royals and nobles, yes – but most people killed were commoners

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Anonymous 4w

It was called the reign of terror for a reason. A good historical example of how, where possible, reform is generally a safer option than the complete restructuring of violent revolution. Revolution is a quick way to give rid of old systems of power, but the resulting power struggles and instability can lead to grave harm

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

I think some of us rhetorically view revolution as an immediate cure-all and don’t appreciate the massive risk that a revolution is. Revolutions should be viewed as a method of last resort which must be weighed against the existing violence and capacity for reform of whatever system is currently in place

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Anonymous replying to -> #1 4w

Historically most revolutions tend to end in ruin, especially revolutions against a particular class (as opposed to ones that just seek independence)

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