George F. Kennan Quote

"Popular revolt against a ruthless, experienced modern dictatorship, which enjoys a monopoly over weapons and communications, ... is simply not a possibility in the modern age."

by:	George F. Kennan (1904-2005) US advisor, diplomat, political analyst, and Pulitzer-prize winning historian
Date:	1964
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Categories:	America, Despotism, Disarmament, Freedom, Liberty, Media, Military, Power, Press, Propaganda
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Oh, I completely agree. True change can only come from the bottom up.  -- John the Divine, California      2
A "popular" revolt? Probably not...but a "clandestine" revolt? Hmmm.....  -- The Contemporary Patriot      2
As much as I would like to disagree with George Kennan, I would have to agree with him. The participants would have to use the strengths and weaknesses of modern technology against the dictatorship.  -- Anonymous, Canton, Ohio      3
If you believe a revolt is possible, go read www.newswithviews.com/Brownlow/david43.htm and you may change your mind. The Second Amendment is already dead.  -- Joe, Rochester, MI      1
I think we are all Doomed. For low I will come like a thief in the night! Repent! Obey the Lord your God!  -- Bill, Islip Ny.      3
By popular, what does Kennan think. If by popular he means taking the guns out of the hands of 'We The People', he may be more accurate than not.  -- Mike, Norwalk      2
Power to the people! A tyrant may succeed for a while, but the energy required to maintain a monopoly of lies and weapons cannot stand without the cooperation of the people. It will not last. Let's just not go there, OK? ;-)  -- E Archer, NYC      1
This is idea that we of the "modern age"  are incapable of the revolutionary "vision."  Can't possible agree with this quote.   -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown
Popular revolution, would challenge your revolutionary leadership to produce a circumstance where fashion is functional.   -- Fredrick William Sillik, Anytown

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