I mean i read the Wikipedia page and im still confused

  • marcos@lemmy.world
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    7 hours ago

    At the end of the day all governments are desperately afraid of making people angry (at them), from the healthiest democracy to the most totalitarian dictatorship

    One would think so. But a quick glance at Russia, or even the current US one would show you otherwise.

    Most governments don’t seem to pay a lot of attention to it. Democracies tend to be the most concerned ones, but it still varies a lot.

    • TeamAssimilation@infosec.pub
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      5 hours ago

      That’s because people can take a lot before becoming truly desperate. A revolution means risking mass death, and few are willing to sacrifice so others can have a better life.