A look at other countries shows: when there are large-scale demonstrations, even loyal supporters begin to doubt their leader—leading to even more dissent. At that point, the leader has two options: 1/2
A look at other countries shows: when there are large-scale demonstrations, even loyal supporters begin to doubt their leader—leading to even more dissent. At that point, the leader has two options: 1/2
endure the hatred and risk being voted out, or turn to autocracy and try to crush the movement by force. But with such massive crowds, I find it unrealistic that the military would go along with violent suppression. 2/2