This weekend we remember the War for American Independence, a revolutionary act that inspires an annual surge of patriotism and summer barbecues. I am also contemplating getting engaged, so I am mindful of a few comparisons between revolutions and marriages, namely, they are both fun to plan, exciting from a distance, and passionate at the outset. However, it takes a few years to see if either a marriage or a revolution will work. Take the American Revolution, for example.
As a thrilling tale of daring bravado, the American Revolution is hard to beat, but, even if you are not Sarah Palin, it is easy to overlook some basic premises of revolution that are routinely underestimated. Click on the jump to read five common perceptions about revolutions. Chew these over while you have your spouse hand you a Bud Light.
