Of the worst turning points in history, don't those caused by career politicians outnumber military coups? The military tends to stink less.
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Replying to @YossiKreinin
Do you count Mao, Stalin and Hitler? And what about Djenghis?
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Replying to @andershovmoller
Stalin & Hitler were politicians (Stalin murdered much of his military, Hitler almost got stopped by his.) Others-not sure
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Replying to @YossiKreinin
Well, the definition of Mao is pretty key given his death toll of ~40 million
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Replying to @andershovmoller
Agreed. I'm too ignorant to answer my own question (mainly prompted by how the Soviet military was behind 2 "thaws" AFAIK)
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