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by karcass 2896 days ago
I dunno man. The Russians impoverished East Germany.
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barry-cotter 2896 days ago
East Germany was the richest Soviet conquest and the richest ex-Soviet bloc state at the dissolution of the Soviet empire. Coming close to keeping up with West Germany is pretty good for a Communist state.
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WillPostForFood 2896 days ago
Richest ex-Soviet Bloc state is like healthiest terminally ill patient. Comparing East Germany to West seems more “germane.”
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diogenescynic 2896 days ago
You’re both right.
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