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To: combjelly who wrote (228230)4/7/2005 9:56:54 PM
From: TimF  Read Replies (2) | Respond to of 1578294
 
A lot of the reason the USSR fell is the inherent problems of a communist dictatorship, but it had lasted for generations, so it is useful to think about why it fell when it did. Reagan and Pope John Paul II both played a role. Changes in the oil market where a factor. And the fact that Gorbachov tried to reform communism in the USSR had a lot to do with its end. Opening things up helps indentify and solve problems but when the problems are basic to the system what do you do? Also "Glasnost and Persitrokia" helped people think things could change, and once change started it went further then Gorbachov wanted. Fortunatly Gorbachov didn't try to use strong repression to regain control.

Tim



To: combjelly who wrote (228230)4/8/2005 1:14:44 AM
From: tejek  Respond to of 1578294
 
There were other factors, including their realization that their very expensive military was going to have to be totally rebuilt in the face of the growing threat of smart weapons.

Which was still doable if they had the money.

ted


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