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The problem with the idea of "revolution" is that it assumes that some group, however small or large, has the panacea for fixing things up or maybe worse, the w
by drukenemo 7y ago
The problem with the idea of "revolution" is that it assumes that some group, however small or large, has the panacea for fixing things up or maybe worse, the willingness to destroy things and find out what to build in place as time goes.
But no one can guarantee a revolution will improve things in any measurable capacity. The risk therefore, is enourmous. And in the process, people suffer, die and things can become permanently worse.
I believe than in the face of a problem, a slower pace of experimentations and careful, but meaningful changes are a safer and probably more effective approach.
- bob_doggo 7y agoI agree. I would argue that a revolution is statistically something negative, and that if we can avoid it, we should. But, It is a last resort, if there are no other options left, revolution is the one option that "the elite" cannot remove. The reason why some people seem to be arguing for a revolution is that they have lost hope in there being other options.
- dredmorbius 7y agoRevolutions are generally predicated not on possessing solutions, but dissatisfaction, means, and opportunity.
- katanaman 7y agoRich and powerful people will never accept even the most of the "slower pace of experimentations". Nothing of value was obtained without blood, unfortunately
- mr_toad 7y agoThe American revolution was led by rich and powerful people.
- drukenemo 7y ago"Nothing of value was obtained without blood, unfortunately" That's a pretty big statement and completely false. Every single day things of great value are obtained without blood. One thing people could do to change things politically is not to comply collectively, pressure the government via social media, protest peacefully and firmly etc.
- fredgrott 7y agofunny thing about NEVER...we would never had Magna Carta without believing the commoner could over come this King John was turned around..so can rich people be turned around...not all revolutions are fast and violent some are slow and very subtle
- dgudkov 7y ago>has the panacea for fixing things up There are many people that believe there is a simple, obvious panacea, e.g.: "get money from the rich and give them to the poor".
- PButtNutter 7y agoThe problem is a lot of people are already dying because of the current system. If you are in that situation, the downsides of revolution aren't really relevant.