“The difference is that when the data disproves a theory, scientists abandon the theory and don't think that is an easy discipline.“ How’s that “different”? If they’re willing to abandon it, they don’t view it as “objective truth.” It’s just the closest thing they have.
Their were no famines in these states. Economic disruption and corruption yes but they are better off now than under Soviet rule. If you get the chance visit Budapest! Beautiful city, like a Disney set.
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Well it led to 3-6 million more people starving to death over the following years, and that wasn’t happening from 1948 to 1991. *Someone* was getting famished. That being said, the Soviet system was irredeemably terrible at that point.
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I will look into the stats. A flat mate worked a lot in Russia in the early 90s and I don't remember here him mention this. He mentioned the corruption, heavy drinking - especially by pilots - and attractive women.
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