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AsaNisiMAGA 6 points ago +6 / -0

He's a very interesting man from what I know. And I only know a little about him because he was so ubiquitous and flamboyant for so many years. Should put him on my needs further study list.

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Dennislearsysbastard 6 points ago +6 / -0

Don't discount him. You have to be pretty smart to be able to overthrow a king at 27.

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AsaNisiMAGA 6 points ago +6 / -0

Not discounting. Intrigued by him. And yes that is quite impressive. I'm old so he was part of the global landscape for most of my life. But I've never done any deep diving on him. I'm definitely interested to do that now that you've inspired me. Thank you.

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Dennislearsysbastard 3 points ago +3 / -0

You should. To hold on to absolute power over a nation for 44 years is up there in history. Especially if you took over in a self coordinated military coup as a low ranking officer from a poor family in your 20s. He is definitely an outlier in history.