It is one thing to study history, and learn about how empires collapse, there is a distance to that reality that happened so long ago, and yet here we are actually witnessing it happen.
Typically, speaking people on the inside do not really see the demise,nor are they willing to recognize the signs, because their leaders give them false hope and the people want to believe, just human nature I think.
Dangerous indeed, but I think they are willing to take risks to achieve their goals and I am sure they are prepared for any riots that may come in the next few years.