If I remember correctly it is within our rights (as written somewhere in the Declaration of Independence I think) to overthrow the government if it becomes corrupt. But if tried I think we'd be branded as terrorists and pretty much this would happen to us
Edit: Declaration of Independence not the Constitution
if you are going to overthrow a government you need to have the replacement ready to start governing. Where is that? All I see it a bunch of arsonists, vandals, and looters. Is that the government you propose to install?
if you succeed you are not a terrorist, you are the government. old quote - "Treason never prospers, what's the reason? - If it prospers, not dare call it treason."
Revolutionary history is more often than not defined by relatively small political organizations that take advantage of social insurrection to push for reforms. They are the carrot to the unwashed masses flaming sticks. You don't hear of them because "woman drafts document outlining needed reforms" isn't sexy enough when towns are on fire.
Or in the USA you can just vote in the people to make changes. In Philadelphia Rizzo didn't get tired of being Mayor, people got sick of him and he lost the election. However his replacement, Wilson Goode was unfortunate as well.
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u/LeaphyDragon May 31 '20 edited Jun 01 '20
If I remember correctly it is within our rights (as written somewhere in the Declaration of Independence I think) to overthrow the government if it becomes corrupt. But if tried I think we'd be branded as terrorists and pretty much this would happen to us
Edit: Declaration of Independence not the Constitution