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The Challenge of Building and Maintaining a Government
The establishment of a new government requires a careful and steady pace to adjust and reach the intended goals. A historical example of this can be seen in Germany's demand for land occupation after a war, with the government needing to strategically stall to preserve their assets.
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The podcast discusses how Lenin's pragmatic approach allowed for the victory of the Civil War and the spread of communism in the Soviet Union, despite facing opposition from hardcore communists.
58:40 - 1:00:34 (01:53)
Summary
The podcast discusses how Lenin's pragmatic approach allowed for the victory of the Civil War and the spread of communism in the Soviet Union, despite facing opposition from hardcore communists.
ChapterThe Challenge of Building and Maintaining a Government
Episode#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
Germany was forced to sign the treaty and give up their assets and land to the occupying forces during World War I, under the threat of invasion by the other countries.
1:00:34 - 1:01:56 (01:22)
Summary
Germany was forced to sign the treaty and give up their assets and land to the occupying forces during World War I, under the threat of invasion by the other countries. The treaty was a high price to pay for Germany, which they did not forget in the future.
ChapterThe Challenge of Building and Maintaining a Government
Episode#347 – Michael Malice: Christmas Special
PodcastLex Fridman Podcast
The speaker reflects on the importance of maintaining a republic, referencing Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin, and discusses the evolution of the Russian Revolution from a triumvirate to Stalin's absolute dictatorship.
1:01:56 - 1:05:11 (03:14)
Summary
The speaker reflects on the importance of maintaining a republic, referencing Thomas Jefferson and Ben Franklin, and discusses the evolution of the Russian Revolution from a triumvirate to Stalin's absolute dictatorship.