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What does it mean?
Opponents of the revolution are ordered to be executed swiftly.
In plain terms
Enemies of the revolution must be killed quickly.
What can you take from it?
Opposition is met with immediate and severe punishment.

Where it applies

  • political conflict
  • regime consolidation

Putting it to work

  • eliminating opposition

Questions to consider

  • How are political opponents treated in revolutions?
  • What are the limits of authority?

Another view

This advocates for extrajudicial violence and suppression of dissent.

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