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Nonviolent protests are twice as likely to succeed as armed conflicts
bbc.com ^ | 5/14/2019 | David Robson

Posted on 05/16/2019 8:05:59 AM PDT by rktman

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We let them turn us into a #mobacracy. It was us that compromised the uncompromising.


21 posted on 05/16/2019 11:34:03 AM PDT by momincombatboots (Do you know anyone who isnÂ’t a socialist after 65? Freedom exchanged for cash and control.)
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I also wouldn't be surprised if apples were being compared with oranges here: Conflicts in which one side attempts to employ peaceful protests (or views non-violence as a feasible alternative) are probably fundamentally different than conflicts in which at least one side views violence as the "best" option (or is totally exaspirated).

Hm. Does the research account for all the nonviolent protests that turned violent? No matter the final outcome, just about EVERY violent protest should count as a failed non-violent protest. Most protests do not go straight to violence as option the first.
22 posted on 05/19/2019 7:53:41 AM PDT by Svartalfiar
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