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Tom Rinaldo

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4. You have a good point...

Reply to Klaralven (Reply #2)

Sun Aug 15, 2021, 11:04 AM

Aug 2021

a nation that values human rights and a democratic society could not for long openly support a brutal campaign to root out and eradicate opposing ideas in a different nation. But even that wouldn't be the same as leading a social revolution. A political revolution, yes, but not a social one.

I know that governments, and policies, can be changed "from the outside", but it is much harder to transform a culture without trusted and respected internal leadership.

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You can't lead a social revolution from the outside [View all] Tom Rinaldo Aug 2021 OP

Excellent! Thanks for posting JoanofArgh Aug 2021 #1

You can, but not one of democracy, rule of law, and human rights. Klaralven Aug 2021 #2

You have a good point... Tom Rinaldo Aug 2021 #4

You can't lead a social revolution from the outside yuvsaha123 Aug 2021 #3