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    Quote Originally Posted by Bob's World View Post
    Given this, I stand by my position that the English example was an insurgency, as one player was the state, correct?
    How so? According to the King, the Parliament rebelled against him. According to the Parliament, he exceeded his authority and sought power he was not entitled to.

    Given that, who is the insurgent?

    ....and what about La Violencia?
    Last edited by William F. Owen; 07-31-2009 at 02:56 PM.
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