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Unity Ends When The Obstacle Is Gone
- Victory removes the single unifying obstacle and instantly exposes competing visions for the future.
- Mike Duncan explains how loss of faith, trust, and will in the sovereign creates a coalition that fractures as soon as the obstacle is gone.
Euphoria Quickly Turns To Factional Conflict
- Euphoria after victory quickly gives way to factionalism as revolutionaries disagree about scope and pace of change.
- Duncan notes immediate rallies and toasts turn into sober debates over reform versus deeper transformation.
Salon Elites Versus Street Forces
- Salon revolutionaries and street revolutionaries have different endgames: salons want order, streets want continuous upheaval.
- Duncan maps Salon elites who prefer talk and finance versus street actors using barricades and guns.