Overthrowing The British State And Killing Leviathan

When all other possibilities for peaceful negotiation have been exhausted, we must be prepared for when the only thing left is the last resort of using force. There comes a day when good men must reluctantly show their teeth, while minimising the threat of harm to women and children.

How States Break: Overthrowing The Establishment In A Week

Whitehall waves 146,000 police officers and 70,000 soldiers about like proof of strength. Only a sliver of either can be sent anywhere in a hurry. Leviathan governs on borrowed obedience, and nobody in charge has asked how many of its hidden props could fail at once.