On Aug 6, 2008, at 1:46 PM, Marvin Gandall wrote:
> the support of the majority has
> been required by all successful revolutionary, national liberation,
> and
> reform movements
Has it really? And what do you mean by "support"? I'm guessing that even in revolutionary situations, much - maybe most - of the pop is just standing aside trying to get by. Revos would have a hard time surviving the intense opposition of the majority, but silent assent is all you need.
Doug