Yeah, because no regime is free from violent resistance. But the historical reality is these regimes were taken down by the will of the people, not the barrel of a gun
None of those were super powers, either. Germany and Italy didn't fold due to peaceful protest. This country is far too steeper in violence and oppression to go down without a fight when fascism sets in.
That is … factually incorrect. Just off the top of my head, the 1986 People Power revolution in the Philippines, which ended the 20-year dictatorship of (fascist!) Ferdinand Marcos.
There are quite a few others. Historically, nonviolent protests have succeeded at regime change twice as often (53%) as violent ones (26%). May I refer you to the work of Professor Erica Chenoweth: https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJSehRlU34w
Overthrowing a fascist power is a common type of regime change.
I just handed you a clear example of a nonviolent removal of a fascist dictator, plus the work of the top social scientist in this field, and rather than take a minute to explore the sources I offered, you’re doubling down?
Nowhere did I shit on people or say the protests were useless, did I? You're the one who assumed I was criticizing and got feisty. These protests are good. Just be aware that this country won't release its grip on fascism peacefully.
I mean I literally did say I wasn't sure about Duterte specifically. But sure I'll give you that example. Look at the history and love of violence and oppression in this country and tell me the same will happen here. Doesn't take a scholar to understand it's too deeply rooted here.
Okay, sure. The last two fascist governments that were major powers, Italy and Germany, did not fold due to peaceful protests. Spain changed after their leader died. My point is, if you think we're getting out of this peacefully, I have bridges to sell you.
Good on you for being out there, but lol if you think the only means to resist is peaceful protest. You can peaceful protest your way into the camps for all the good it will do if the fascists choose that path.
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https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/People_Power_Revolution
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=YJSehRlU34w
I just handed you a clear example of a nonviolent removal of a fascist dictator, plus the work of the top social scientist in this field, and rather than take a minute to explore the sources I offered, you’re doubling down?
You are incorrect
I actually de escalated some young protesters today when the maga chuds showed up, taught them how to protest smartly.