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 Another revolution? (5)

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Another revolution?

People who call for a revolution generally reject the constitution and the political system of their country. If they could achieve their goals within the framework of the constitution, they wouldn't need a revolution.

If a liberal called for "another revolution" conservatives would view this as an attack on the constitution and the American way of life. They would call this liberal a communist and would evoke pictures of the violence and totalitarian nature of the Russian revolution.
But apparently Sarah Palin may call for "another revolution" and no-one calls her an enemy of the constitution because of this.

 

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2 points

Good point, I think that's a claim that Democrats could make but it would have the side effect of denigrating the entire political system even more.

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Yes, there has been some over-use of the word "revolution", as in "Reagan revolution". But considering the word hyperbole only when it comes from the right is hypocriticial.

Side: Lenin Stalin Palin

The constitution states that one has the right to bear arms. I've heard it said that the purpose of the inclusion of this right was so that when the government becomes corrupt, the people would have the ability to remove the tyranny and start anew.

I, personally, think we should take what Shakespeare said a little further. "First, we must kill all the lawyers," I think that, after we are through with them, we must take down the politicians. Start anew. Elect the people who are most competent, not the ones with the most funding. Elect those who have no ambition, rather than those who desire nothing but power.

Side: Lenin Stalin Palin
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When Liberals want a revolution, they usually want to ban guns, have government control over business and put everyone through sensitivity training.

When Conservatives want a revolution they want to decrease government control over business and uplift bans on guns.

I am no Conservative, but that is why.

Side: Lesser Government

Those Conservatives who call for a revolution are paper tigers. Just a bunch of hot air.

Side: Lesser Government