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“A democracy can only be produced if a majority movement is built. The guerilla strategy depends on a collapse of will in the ruling class to produce the social crisis out of which revolution occurs, whether the majority favors it or not.” quote by Anarchist Communist Collective
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““A democracy can only be produced if a majority movement is built. The guerilla strategy depends on a collapse of will in the ruling class to produce the social crisis out of which revolution occurs, whether the majority favors it or not.””

Anarchist Communist Collective

About This Quote

This interpretation was drafted with AI assistance. It is one reading of the quote, not the author's own explanation.

A revolution requires a majority movement and a collapse of ruling class will, regardless of majority support.

In simple terms: Revolution needs mass movement and ruling class weakness.

Key Takeaway

Build broad movements, anticipate elite resistance.

Themes

revolution majority will political strategy

Mood

tense urgent

Type

political theoretical

When to use this quote

  • political organizing
  • grassroots campaigns
  • mass mobilization

Key Concepts

class struggle political collapse social crisis

Questions to Reflect On

  • How can movements sustain momentum without majority approval?
  • What safeguards prevent elite manipulation of crises?
A Different Perspective

Success depends on genuine majority support, not just elite collapse.

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