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"When the citizens withdraw their consent to be governed, the regime collapses. "
Please, give an example where that has happened, without an active revolution.
I can't recall an instance.
There are always enough citizens joining the military ... or the regime imports mercenaries.
The only examples you gave are people working against the system.
You SAID that isn't necessary. Quote: "When the citizens withdraw their consent to be governed, the regime collapses. You don't have to throw it down, just stop holding it up."
So ... I asked for one example where people didn't work to "throw it down" (which means they took an active hand it ending a regime. Either through peaceful or violent means.)
NONE of you examples show that. They ALL include people actively working against the government.