Just as invasion is the true and tried weapon in the hands of capital against the class struggle, so on the other hand the fearless pursuit of the class struggle has always proven the most effective preventative of foreign invasions.
Meaning of the quote
This quote suggests that businesses often use military force to try to stop people from fighting for their rights. However, the author believes that the best way to prevent other countries from invading is for people to continue to bravely stand up for their own rights and interests.
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