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Donald Trump has suggested killing the families of terrorists as a method of discouraging terror. Setting aside the merits of that idea, when is the last time a leading candidate for president openly advocated for the intentional killing of enemy innocents?

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I hope this is isn't too broad or frivolous for this subreddit: Has there ever been a culture that did not use (or disapproved of) humor?

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Was there ever serious consideration in the Zionist movement about establishing a Jewish homeland that was not located in Palestine?

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I've just learned about the fabulous life and horrible death of Ludwig II of Bavaria. What's a good source for the layman of more information about him? More questions in comments.

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During the time of the US internment camps for Japanese-American citizens, how legitimate was the actual threat of espionage posed by Japanese people living in the US?

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What were the criteria to be selected as a German WWII concentration camp guard? Was it a special assignment, and did it confer any status, positive or negative, upon the soldier?

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What are historical examples of self-aggrandizing and autocratic leaders who later changed and began working for the public good?

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This question may be overly broad, but how does a sudden immigration crisis (real or perceived) typically end?

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What are the earliest examples we have of citizens complaining of official corruption? What were the complaints?

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Who were the most audacious bluffers in history?

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Title	Upvotes	Mark as read	Favorited	Rating	Add to a list
Donald Trump has suggested killing the families of terrorists as a method of discouraging terror. Setting aside the merits of that idea, when is the last time a leading candidate for president openly advocated for the intentional killing of enemy innocents?	434
I hope this is isn't too broad or frivolous for this subreddit: Has there ever been a culture that did not use (or disapproved of) humor?	78
Was there ever serious consideration in the Zionist movement about establishing a Jewish homeland that was not located in Palestine?	36
I've just learned about the fabulous life and horrible death of Ludwig II of Bavaria. What's a good source for the layman of more information about him? More questions in comments.	6
During the time of the US internment camps for Japanese-American citizens, how legitimate was the actual threat of espionage posed by Japanese people living in the US?	5
What were the criteria to be selected as a German WWII concentration camp guard? Was it a special assignment, and did it confer any status, positive or negative, upon the soldier?	3
What are historical examples of self-aggrandizing and autocratic leaders who later changed and began working for the public good?	1
This question may be overly broad, but how does a sudden immigration crisis (real or perceived) typically end?	1
What are the earliest examples we have of citizens complaining of official corruption? What were the complaints?	1
Who were the most audacious bluffers in history?	0