• gravitas_deficiency@sh.itjust.works
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    10 hours ago

    Peaceful revolution is not possible if the people being revolted against don’t understand or accept that violent revolution is a possible escalation. MLK was only successful because Malcom X was the alternative.

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      And MLK was assassinated, and Malcom X were assassinated. There is suspicion that the US government knew there were credible threats against Malcom X and did nothing. FBI Actively harassed MLK.