I think this hard love approach to forcing people to revolt doesn't really work. Just as bringing democracy by guns didn't, as strategic bombing didn't, etc. G

I think this hard love approach to forcing people to revolt doesn't really work. Just as bringing democracy by guns didn't, as strategic bombing didn't, etc. Giving someone charity makes both parties very aware that this is an exceptional one time deal, that might be repeated, but the default is no-charity. It takes time to build trust and alliances which is needed to then make a change.