Lendell needs to read more about the French revolution and pay particular attention to how that big chopping thing turned out. But, being a greenie gives him a free pass from anything that might involve work.
Revolution in 1830
1830 King Louis-Philippe
Revolution in 1848
1851 Louis-Napoléon becomes Napoleon III
Revolution in 1871
1871 Paris Commune carnage
But here is a good tip for your computer performance. If you order the French versions of all your favorite programs, they run a lot faster!