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"The 18th Brumaire of Louis Bonaparte" by Karl Marx

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Contradictions in Liberal Politics and Revolutionary Potential of Marginalized Groups

The chapter explores the Democratic Party's responses to protest movements, emphasizing the contradictions within liberal politics and the potential revolutionary nature of marginalized groups like the lumpenproletariat and peasantry. It delves into Marx's analysis of these groups, discussing their revolutionary potential and susceptibility to reactionary forces. The conversation underscores the importance of unity with the proletariat for effective class consciousness and revolution.

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