“Other than the unprecedented catastrophe in 1865, what gives you any indication that rebellions within mature, corrupt countries turn out well for liberty and freedom?”
By your own statement our own Revolution turned out well.
You’re still stuck at ONE example in 250+ years vs SCORES of examples of tyrannical revolutions in same.
Plus one horrific revolution in our own country that turned out terribly, plus another one in Europe which pulled us all into global conflagration, plus another one in Russia which led to a regime that nearly wiped out the planet, plus another one in China which is still wrecking billions of lives to this day.
Yes. You have underscored my point brilliantly! Thanks!