This is probably pretty normal historically. People start rebelling not just because of restrictions on freedom, but usually because their quality of life suck

This is probably pretty normal historically. People start rebelling not just because of restrictions on freedom, but usually because their quality of life sucks. See what's happening in Hong Kong: they don't like the increasing Chinese oppression, sure, but they also have some serious quality-of-life complaints too, namely with housing prices. When people are fat and comfortable, they tend not to rock the boat too much for vague ideals.