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In reply to the discussion: So really ... what is wrong with redistributing wealth? [View all]white_wolf
(6,238 posts)I am realistic and accept that someday future generations might decide it is necessary and that is their right to overthrow a government they view as unjust. However, I'm hopeful that socialism can be achieved democratically and peacefully. However, the proposal I mentioned wouldn't require a revolution, these are merely reforms. Major reforms to be sure, but still simply reforms. They could be accomplished via elected actual leftists and putting pressure on the government through strikes and protests.
Your line about modern revolutions could easily be applied to historical ones as well so I don't think it is all that accurate to say modern revolutions are doomed to fail, they could succeed if the right conditions are in place, but I don't think they are right now.