The article analyzes how revolutions typically unfold, starting with radical goals aimed at transforming society. However, crises often arise, leading revolutionaries to make difficult choices about whether to give up or escalate their actions, frequently resulting in violence. Historical examples like the Bolsheviks' Red Terror and Mao's Red Guards illustrate these extremes. The author draws parallels to contemporary political movements, suggesting that those in power today may adopt similar methods to consolidate their authority and challenge existing governmental structures, potentially leading to significant societal upheaval.
Revolutions are shaped by the choices of leaders facing resistance, often leading to extreme actions that further polarize society or justify violence.
Committed revolutionaries willingly pursue their transformative ideology, even amid crises, risking societal collapse for their vision of a new order.
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