For those wondering, the riot police still attacked them in the end. But the Velvet Revolution eventually succeeded in overthrowing the government through sustained civil resistance and strikes.

[–] ShroOmeric@lemmy.world 13 points 2 years ago

Never had a doubt. ACAB.

[–] Xariphon@kbin.social 12 points 2 years ago

Of course they did. ACAB, all places, all times.

[–] hydroptic@sopuli.xyz 2 points 2 years ago

For those wondering, the riot police still attacked them in the end.

Huge surprise there. Pigs fucking hate nonviolent protesters; here in Finland a bunch of Extinction Rebellion folks got tear gassed and beaten by cops just for funsies

[–] Cossty@lemmy.world 6 points 2 years ago

Idk about Czech Republic, but Slovakia needs another one of those.

[–] neon_cat@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago (1 children)

Thanks for sharing this. I would like to know where you found the picture.

[–] PugJesus@kbin.social 3 points 2 years ago

https://www.rferl.org/a/czechoslovakia-prague-velvet-revolution-communism/30217717.html