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[–] 2 points 10 months ago (1 child)

Lower cognitive functions correlate with support for autoritharian leaders.

Alcohol abuse correlate with lower cognitive functions.

Being Russian correlate with alcohol abuse.

Conclusion: Vodka causes the dictator-mania of Russia.

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  • [–] 2 points 10 months ago

    Being Russian correlate with alcohol abuse.

    'Fun' fact! This stems in large part from the Russian Tsars making liquor a state monopoly in the late 19th century, ostensibly to control liquor consumption...

    ... but by making it a state monopoly, the Imperial Russian government found out it was profitable to sell as much of it as possible.

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