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> Up to half the people alive in 1930, to use Kovács' insensitive phraseology, were mentally retarded? Really? That might help explain the rise of Hitler, Stali
by benwr 15y ago
> Up to half the people alive in 1930, to use Kovács' insensitive phraseology, were mentally retarded? Really? That might help explain the rise of Hitler, Stalin, and Mao.
What a ridiculous conclusion.
- bartonfink 15y agoI'm sorry - I involuntarily downvoted you when I meant to upvote. For what it's worth, I agree - the conclusion is ridiculous.
- arctangent 15y agoI think the quote is implying that it is easier for tyrants to come to power and then to retain that power when the population is dumber.
- lobo_tuerto 15y agoHe knows what the quote is implying, but it is a preposterous conclusion to the article.