[Semper Paratus]

He's running the Marxist-Leninist playbook for gaining complete power.

[BlackJack]

Yes, and there will be more violence.

[aimhigh]

He's running the Marxist-Leninist playbook for gaining complete power.

You're right.
1. Ruin the economy
2. Eliminate your political enemies.
3. Take over control of the press
4. Persecute the church.
This usually takes about 3-4 years.

[Cincinatus' Wife]

His new offensive seems to be widening the rift between allies and enemies of his government, riding roughshod over negotiations on early elections and raising fears that the country's tense standoff will explode into class warfare.

You're right. He's pushing this to the edge to take control. The army needs to desert. Nothing he can offer them is worth their loyalty. Freedom is very fragile.