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> If you are referring to events like the Russian Revolution I think it's more accurate to say that a bunch of thugs who said they were acting for "the people"

by anamax 16y ago

> If you are referring to events like the Russian Revolution I think it's more accurate to say that a bunch of thugs who said they were acting for "the people" got in control And this time things are going to be different because ....? A huge fraction, if not most, revolutions end badly.

beedogs 16y ago
Badly for whom?
- anamax 16y ago
  "The people". They get lower living standards, more political oppression, and bad art. It's almost like revolutions are intended to demonstrate that "it can't get worse" is horribly wrong.