Organizing a coup was not the same as wanting one.

David Pietrusza
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In a democracy, if a majority of people vote for a specific law, they have the legal right to make it a reality. If a majority of people want a coup, they do not have the legal right to make a revolution. In the case of a coup, the use of force is required to install a new government. In the case of a revolution, it does not require any force at all.

Source: 1960Lbj Vs. Jfk Vs. Nixon: The Epic Campaign That Forged Three Presidencies

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