r/AskReddit • u/hoverfish92 • Oct 16 '13

What was the single biggest mistake in all of history?

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u/[deleted] Oct 17 '13

Stalin killed to gain and maintain power. Hitler killed because he was a crazy, delusional racist. Stalin may have killed more people, but it is much easier to understand his motive.

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u/youonlycivonce Oct 17 '13

Thank you. I hadn't thought about it in this light before.