fire_in_our_throats

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fire_in_our_throats25 karma

What is your take on "organic coups" vs. those that are organized, funded, and facilitated by external states? Specifically, what is the prevalence of organic, democratic coups as compared to those with the end goal of installing a leader friendly to the external state covertly organizing the coup?

fire_in_our_throats15 karma

I didn't consider that - what you say about the transition not producing a democracy does seem to ring true. I'm still amazed that so many people accept the "official" narratives and justifications for entering wars and supporting coups that do ultimately result in a friendly dictator or autocrat.

As a follow-up, if I'm allowed, do you see this pattern ending? Will Western powers ever adopt a live-and-let-live policy, or are we destined to ultimately destroy ourselves in this/these forever war/s?

Thank you so much for your answers, participating in this AMA, and doing what you do!

fire_in_our_throats2 karma

Thank you so much! Looks like I know what my next read will be! :)

Be well!