The guerrilla band is not to be considered inferior to the army against which it fights simply because it is inferior in fire power.
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Democracy cannot consist solely of elections that are nearly always fictitious and managed by rich landowners and professional politicians.
Interpretation
What this quote means
Democracy involves more than just elections; it must be genuine and free from manipulation by the elite.
In this quote, Che Guevara emphasizes that true democracy cannot be achieved through elections that are insincere and controlled by powerful individuals or institutions. He argues that for democracy to be authentic, it must represent the will of the people rather than serve the interests of wealthy landowners and professional politicians who may distort or manipulate the democratic process.
Themes
DemocracyElectionsPoliticsManipulationPower
In practice
Example use cases
In a debate about political integrity, you might use this quote to illustrate the importance of genuine democratic processes.
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