I believe that due to the inherent contradictions of capitalism a revolution is inevitable, and necessary, but it's still not something that is easily palatable. Revolution is certainly romanticized, yet I still question every day whether or not I would be willing to die for my beliefs. My question to my fellow comrades is do you think non-violent form of revolution is possible, or will the state and reactionaries always crack down? I know that in the past those with power and prestige have been reluctant to give it up.
The Soviet Union fell without any widespread violence (which suggests it wasn't actually that oppressive, at least towards the end), so it's not unthinkable. In the U.S., there hasn't been anything so comprehensive, but there have been pretty radical, positive shifts in how we treat minority populations and how we handle drug policy. None of that has gone as far as it should, of course, but it's come without anything resembling a violent revolution.
That was a counter revolution not a revolution. Also I wouldn’t call 600 casualties “non violent”.
Note that I said "without any widespread violence." A brief armed clash is not really the same as a violent revolution.
And whatever you call it, it was a fundamental change in the government of a superpower. It's relevant.
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