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I dont subscribe to great man theory understanding of history
That's okay, I only want you to subscribe to great man theory of dictatorships. You can subscribe to a different theory for other kinds of government.
I subscribe to historical materialism. Seeing as you think history is driven by great man I understand why you thought the questions I gave you are sealioning in your eyes
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Great_man_theory
Wow, you're really bad at listening. I'm glad I didn't answer those questions
You wrote:
History isnt driven by decisions of a single person. Nation states have interests and their leaders act accordingly. If Putin hits his head and rediscovers Marx, the oligarchy will get rid of him.
Me too because it would've been great man theory brainrot anyway
The old man wants to feel like a powerful leader
And the other old man wants to feel like a powerful leader
And the other other old man wants to feel like a powerful leader
All the old men in control of Russia want to feel like powerful leaders
What about the young comedian that wants to feel like a powerful leader? And his fascist friends that want to feel like powerful leaders? and what about the cabal of pedofile leaders in the US that support him?
Not a useful framework to analyse. But you do you