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The failed democratic revolutions that lead to massive loss of life in the countries where they fizzled out (Egypt), hundreds of thousands of deaths where the U
by barry-cotter 7y ago
The failed democratic revolutions that lead to massive loss of life in the countries where they fizzled out (Egypt), hundreds of thousands of deaths where the US supported them (Syria, Libya) and one democratic transition (Tunisia)? The Arab Spring was, in toto, a disaster. If you want to discourage revolutions by all means publicise it.
- enraged_camel 7y agoArab Spring was massively successful. It got the entire Arab world hopeful for, and talking about, democracy and self-determination. The fact that all the rebellions fizzled out or were violently put down is completely besides the point.