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lapfog_1

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3. history is replete with examples

Reply to Mysterian (Reply #2)

Tue Jun 11, 2024, 03:06 PM

Jun 2024

most people want to just live their lives and pretend the King, Pharaoh, Emperor, Dictator, Chairman, Clan Leader, Premier, and now (sadly) President will simply not pick on them. It takes them by surprise that the Dear Leader always, always needs a scapegoat for when things go badly.

You would think they would learn from history... but they don't. Not to mention that revolution is very rarely successful... and usually happens after the fall of the Emperor, King, etc... and usually followed by the installation in a few days to few years with another Dictator or Dear Leader.

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Warning shots from South as NK soldiers cross border [View all] BumRushDaShow Jun 2024 OP

I used to think there's no way this NK bullshit can last. maxsolomon Jun 2024 #1

It's very sad a society of people will not revolt Mysterian Jun 2024 #2

history is replete with examples lapfog_1 Jun 2024 #3