Patterns of Conflict Slide 94

Patterns of Conflict

Patterns of Conflict Slide 94

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Okay? So the insight associated with that, now we’re coming up on the very point that the sergeant made earlier. The point is, when many perceive an illegitimate inequality, that is when people see themselves as exploited and oppressed for the undeserved enrichment and betterment of an elite few. In other words, a lot of people are getting screwed, and the other people are taking care of themselves. Let them eat cake. You got the basis for a revolution or insurrection or guerrilla war. A sufficient number of people, that’s what I’m talking about.

That doesn’t mean the world’s equal. But what I call “illegitimate inequality,” not only going to need the illegitimate inequality. You also need support of the people. Otherwise, you can’t even play the game. It’s impossible.

So it raises a rather important question. In the deepest possible sense, what does it mean to have support of the people? Let’s take that on. Now we’re coming up with the question and the point that the sergeant made there.