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Strasbourg Coup Fails Against Women
- Louis Napoleon's first coup attempt in Strasbourg failed comically when he was beaten up by soldiers' mother and wife.
- His plan unraveled without army resistance but ended in humiliation, showing his lack of real support.
Stop Coups Permanently
- To stop repeated attempts to seize power, enforce permanent consequences.
- Leniency encourages repeat attempts by emboldening would-be usurpers.
Napoleon Critiques U.S. Morality
- Louis Napoleon admired U.S. technological progress but critiqued its "moral force" due to perceived immaturity.
- He saw America as a republic lacking disciplined thought, highlighting his authoritarian view on governance.