A revolution needs two elements to succeed: ‘people power’ conspicuously disrupting normal life, and demands that differ from the current regime’s. Without those, it’s a theatrical, easily hijacked mob: see the US since 2001.
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The Storming of The US Capitol is A Symptom of a Bigger Disease
Outgoing President Donald Trump has denounced the “heinous attack” on Capitol Hill and promised a “smooth and orderly” transition of the White House to “President-elect” Joe Biden, a day after he himself instigated the “Stop the Steal, Save America” march towards the Capitol.
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Capitol Riot Spells the End for Trump with the Republicans
President Trump is being vilified for events in Washington yesterday and his future is unclear. But with a massive base of followers to call on, he can still play a hugely influential role in US politics – if he wants to.
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