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What Happens If The Extremist Administration Refuses to Accept Election Results? The likelihood of violent opposition in response to an extremist totalitarian government in the United States depends on several interrelated factors, including the severity of government actions, historical precedents, societal divisions, and the balance of power between state and non-state actors. Below is an analysis of key considerations: Factors Increasing the Odds of Violent Opposition Historical Precedents The U.S. has a history of both violent resistance (e.g., the American Revolution, Civil War, 1960s radical movements) and non-violent mass mobilization (e.g., Civil Rights Movement, recent BLM protests). If government repression escalates to widespread brutality (e.g., mass arrests, disappearances, lethal suppression of dissent), historical patterns suggest an increased risk of armed backlash. Existing Polarization & Militancy The U.S. is already deeply polarized, with heavily arme...