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by this definition most elections could be classified as insurgencies as well



The founding fathers used the word 'revolution' rather than 'insurgency,' but yes, that's sort of the point. It's better to have a structured, nonviolent way of overturning the current social order, as the alternative ways are rather messy and ill-thought-out.




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