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State and Revolution: Marx, Lenin, & the Dictatorship of the Proletariat
Red Menace
The Ruling Class Contradictions and State's Role in Maintaining Power
The ruling class is not a monolith but has splits and conflicts among its members. The state plays a role in mediating these conflicts to prevent them from escalating and creating space for anti-capitalist movements. The state maintains power and stability by ensuring that disputes within the ruling class do not get out of control. The existence of a standing army and police force helps in maintaining order during crises among the ruling class, serving a stabilizing function to prevent revolts.
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