Communism Has Killed More People Than Any Other Cause, Disease or Reason! (Dictators don’t care about the people and usually kill anyone who gets in their way.)
Governments can come to power through violence or elections. Dictators, who often have military backgrounds, usually do not care about their people and may kill those who oppose them. Historical figures such as Hitler, Stalin, and Mao are examples of such dictators. It is stated that governments have caused more deaths than any disease or other reasons, with communism often cited for around 100 million deaths, though estimates vary widely.
One commonly referenced source for death tolls under communist regimes is the "Black Book of Communism," which estimates more than 94 million deaths. The book’s main author, Stéphane Courtois, is criticized for his methodology and desire to reach a certain death count. Not all authors agree with Courtois's figures, suggesting some numbers were inflated.
In the Soviet Union under Lenin and Stalin, significant death tolls occurred. Lenin's policies resulted in about 100,000 victims from the Red Terror and millions more during the Russian Civil War, partly caused by famine linked to his government’s actions and the civil war itself. The Red Army often confiscated food from peasants, leading to desperation among farmers, who sometimes destroyed crops to prevent seizure.
Stalin's time saw the Soviet famine of 1932, known as the Holodomor. The death toll is debated, with claims of it being orchestrated, but many factors contributed, such as agricultural failures, drought, and ineffective policies. The idea of intentional famine is argued to have originated from Nazi propaganda.
The Great Purges during Stalin's regime led to approximately 800,000 deaths, with local officials playing a significant role in the violence, often surpassing Stalin’s involvement. The GULAG penal system existed prior to the USSR; many prisoners were charged with non-political crimes, and the average death rate was around 4%.
In China, the Great Leap Forward caused deaths estimated between 20 to 43 million people, with natural disasters compounding the effects of poor government policies. The death toll and causes, however, are subject to debate, with recent estimates around 30 million.
Pol Pot’s regime in Cambodia is often mislabeled as a traditional communist regime, as the Khmer Rouge prioritized nationalism over communism and resisted internationalist ideas. They enacted severe anti-intellectual policies under the “Year Zero” concept, disregarding previous social structures.
The "Black Book of Communism" was criticized for its approach, particularly its comparisons between communism and fascism, leading to accusations that it trivialized the Holocaust. It included a broad range of victims of various violent regimes, which diluted the specific discussion of communism.
The text addresses preparing for potential societal collapse, discussing the fluctuating value of money in crisis situations. Money currently holds value based on collective societal agreement, but its worth may diminish in a crisis. Basic survival items such as food, water, and tools will become critical trade goods in such scenarios. While some items may be tradable, essentials such as medicine should never be used as currency.
In summary, the document discusses the historical impact of communist regimes on death tolls, critiques of the "Black Book of Communism," and considerations for survival strategies during societal breakdowns.
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