No Government Can Stand Against its People for Long
There's a myth that is perpetuated by many people. They claim that the US caused the overthrow of one country or another, or that our support of this or that faction caused some strongman to take control of some nation. Often they point to Iraq, Iran, and Afghanistan as proof. These people seem to think that we have some omnipotent, or at least virtually irresistable power over others.
But history has shown over and over that this isn't true. Viet Nam couldn't be controlled, nor could Korea. Yeah, but they were supported by the Soviets and the Chinese is the response. What about Iraq? We had to invade and occupy the place with a huge army to topple Saddam Hussein, even though we destroyed his army ten years earlier.
And what about Cuba? We've tried everything to discredit Castro. We even supported a proxy invasion at one point. The communist regime and cult of personality is still very powerful there.
Now look at this video from Iran. Government motorcycle thugs are being beaten by angry mobs. If the people of a country do not wish to be ruled by a certain faction, then there is no way for the faction to remain in power very long. They only stay because the people lack the courage to unite and take control of their own fates. This video is an example of what happens when they have that courage. I wish them well. And let this serve as a warning to all governments, even ours, if they ever lose the restraints of power.
No Government Can Stand Against its People for Long