Warning: Spoilers!

The Sicilian is a book written by Mario Puzo (the author of the Godfather) set in post WW2 Sicily. The story is based on the life of a man named Salvatore Giuliano (a real person), who tried to lead a populous uprising against the establishment government in Rome, which consisted of corrupt state officials which were controlled by the mafia that seized power after WW2. Salvatore’s gang initially fights against this corrupt establishment, but Italy’s political climate eventually gives rise to a massive socialist uprising that threatens both the establishment and Salvatore’s populous movement. Because of this, Salvatore allies himself with the establishment in order to sway public support away from the socialists and towards the corrupt establishment in Rome. While this action was necessary, as socialism is portrayed as detrimental to the Sicilian people’s religion and way of life, the establishment immediately betrays Salvatore after the election is secured. He is framed for the murder of innocent people and eventually betrayed by someone close to him.

Modern day parallels? Maybe. This is NOT a call to sabotage the upcoming Georgia runoffs; Just expect to get betrayed by the establishment soon after their power is secured, and have a plan when that happens.