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The theory of the two demons (Spanish: Teoría de los dos demonios) is a rhetorical device used in Argentine political discourse to disqualify arguments that appear to morally equate violent political subversion with illegal repressive activities carried out by the state.

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  • Se le llama teoría de los dos demonios a la concepción según la cual los actos de violencia y terrorismo perpetrados por las Fuerzas Armadas durante el terrorismo de Estado en Argentina en las décadas de 1970 y 1980 son de algún modo equiparables con los actos de violencia de las organizaciones guerrilleras, como Montoneros y el Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo, tanto durante gobiernos democráticamente electos (1973-1976) como durante la propia dictadura cívico-militar (1976-1983). (es)
  • La théorie des deux démons (espagnol : Teoría de los dos demonios) est une figure rhétorique utilisée dans le discours politique d’Argentine pour discréditer les arguments politiques qui semblent assimiler moralement la subversion politique violente aux activités répressives illégales menées par l'État souverain. (fr)
  • The theory of the two demons (Spanish: Teoría de los dos demonios) is a rhetorical device used in Argentine political discourse to disqualify arguments that appear to morally equate violent political subversion with illegal repressive activities carried out by the state. Since the end of National Reorganization Process and the Dirty War, when guerrilla groups (mainly left-wing Peronist Montoneros and the Marxist-Leninist Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo or ERP) were persecuted by the armed forces (together with law enforcement agencies and paramilitary groups), this term has been in wide use by people mainly in human rights movements, the political left, and former guerrilla members and supporters. These people argue that a national state, even one controlled by a de facto government, cannot be compared to a guerrilla or other subversive group, the difference being precisely that the institutions of a national state are supposed to act within the confines of law, even when using violence to fight outlaws. The term "theory of the two demons" is used pejoratively in left-wing discourse, and is attached to public personalities who plead to support "national reconciliation", sometimes appealing to the Christian idea of "forgive and forget", while (allegedly) having ulterior intentions. Since the image of the military has been tarnished by human rights abuses, economic chaos and the Falklands War defeat, accusers claim that advocates of right-wing repression must resort to reconciliation rhetoric, because a plain admission of support would disqualify them in the eyes of most Argentines. (en)
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  • Se le llama teoría de los dos demonios a la concepción según la cual los actos de violencia y terrorismo perpetrados por las Fuerzas Armadas durante el terrorismo de Estado en Argentina en las décadas de 1970 y 1980 son de algún modo equiparables con los actos de violencia de las organizaciones guerrilleras, como Montoneros y el Ejército Revolucionario del Pueblo, tanto durante gobiernos democráticamente electos (1973-1976) como durante la propia dictadura cívico-militar (1976-1983). (es)
  • La théorie des deux démons (espagnol : Teoría de los dos demonios) est une figure rhétorique utilisée dans le discours politique d’Argentine pour discréditer les arguments politiques qui semblent assimiler moralement la subversion politique violente aux activités répressives illégales menées par l'État souverain. (fr)
  • The theory of the two demons (Spanish: Teoría de los dos demonios) is a rhetorical device used in Argentine political discourse to disqualify arguments that appear to morally equate violent political subversion with illegal repressive activities carried out by the state. (en)
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  • Teoría de los dos demonios (es)
  • Théorie des deux démons (fr)
  • Theory of the two demons (en)
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