Was 40% a lot, though, particularly by Soviet and also Chinese comparisons when considering Stalin and Mao?
40% of 1'000'000 only sounds like more than 4% of 1'000'000'000 because of how misleading stats can be which is why raw numbers are often a better report.
Considering how communism is frequently the leading cause of death of communists he should be considered one of the paragons of it.
Pol Pot is the real MVP. He took out 40% of the population of Cambodia.
Was 40% a lot, though, particularly by Soviet and also Chinese comparisons when considering Stalin and Mao?
40% of 1'000'000 only sounds like more than 4% of 1'000'000'000 because of how misleading stats can be which is why raw numbers are often a better report.
Stalin has the high score, no question! But for sheer cultural impact, Pol Pot has to get an honourable mention.
Just think about it. Every single Cambodian that survived.Pol Pot's leadership was forced to murder their friends and family. Every last one.
Change comes from the barrel of a gun.