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Message: <blockquote data-quote="Anderson" data-source="post: 121887" data-attributes="member: 123">Real political change throughout history has almost always come through violence or conflict, not through democratic reform. Take Ireland, for instance. It wasn’t through polite negotiation that the Irish gained independence—it was through the bloody War of Independence against the British. Similarly, the United States, a country that prides itself on democratic ideals, was founded through the violent American Revolution. Appeals for fairness or autonomy fell on deaf ears until they were backed by force.This isn’t just limited to these two examples. Look at the French Revolution or the Russian Bolshevik Revolution. Entrenched power structures rarely, if ever, willingly give up control. They only budge when their hold on power is forcibly broken.Fast forward to modern times, and what do we see? Supposed "democracies" are really just systems where two dominant political parties control the narrative and the power.<ul> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In the U.S., it’s the Democrats and Republicans. These parties are funded by the same corporations and elites, ensuring no real systemic change. Look at political dynasties like the Bushes, Clintons, or Kennedys—families that have maintained influence across decades.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In the UK, it’s Labour vs. Conservatives. Two sides of the same coin. Despite their rhetoric, their policies often converge on critical issues, especially when it comes to maintaining the status quo.</li> <li data-xf-list-type="ul">In Ireland, Fine Gael and Fianna Fáil have held power for nearly a century. Despite pretending to be political rivals, their differences are superficial at best.</li> </ul>It’s not just these countries. India revolves around the Indian National Congress and the BJP, often tied to dynasties like the Nehru-Gandhis. In Germany, the CDU and SPD dominate. Japan’s Liberal Democratic Party has been in power almost uninterrupted since the 1950s. The pattern is clear: two parties dominate to give the illusion of choice while ensuring the system itself remains untouched.The two-party system (or variations of it) serves a critical purpose: to divide the public into manageable factions. It creates the appearance of a functioning democracy while ensuring that no real systemic change is possible. Think about it: elections often boil down to voting for the “lesser evil.” Meanwhile, the policies that matter—those that affect wealth distribution, corporate power, or systemic reform—rarely change.The media plays a huge role in perpetuating this. Owned by the same elite class funding these parties, the media amplifies trivial differences between the two sides, keeping the public distracted from the fact that both parties ultimately serve the same masters.Can Change Happen Without Violence?Historically, the answer has been no. Major change has always required upheaval, whether through war, revolution, or massive civil disobedience. Peaceful reforms tend to be incremental and often get reversed by those in power.But there’s some hope. Technology and social media have allowed grassroots movements to challenge traditional power structures, though these efforts are often co-opted or suppressed. Still, the entrenched nature of power means any attempt to break the system will face immense resistance—sometimes more than mere words or protests can overcome.  Is it any wonder they are desperate to control this and jail anyone who challenges them under the guise of hate speech.Until we recognise and address this reality, democracy will remain an illusion—a carefully constructed facade to keep us thinking we have control, while the same entrenched powers continue to govern unchecked.</blockquote>

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