I watched the USSR collapse. One thing during live coverage stuck with me that I’ve never seen anyone else mention:
It collapsed because gov’t workers didn’t get paid. No paycheck, no work, no government. Wasn’t that they were paid in devalued currency, they just weren’t paid.
This time, the currency is still flowing but its value is shrinking.
Yes, I think this time it will lead to war.
One thing during live coverage stuck with me that I’ve never seen anyone else mention:
It collapsed because gov’t workers didn’t get paid. No paycheck, no work, no government.
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gosh that sounds like a great idea, lets start with the EPA!
What I remember most was Yeltsin Standing up and insisting on returning Gorby and watching the tanks rolling down the streets. I was totally shocked and relieved, when they didn’t really do anything to the citizens. It was a surreal thing.