We may want to adjust our thinking as we become more learned in the topic. This is perfectly fine. An Example of Chapter Notes Now for a real-life example. The context appears to indicate that he was. They disagree only in the specific applications.
Political power is the essence of governments.
Governments have the privilege of using brute force to back its decisions. Exercised in taxation, military conscription, participation in the Social Security system, drug use and gun ownership laws, etc. Brute force is political power. Other human institutions are not able to use brute force to make you buy what they are selling. Businesses, charities, service organizations, churches etc.