Hacker News
new
|
past
|
comments
|
ask
|
show
|
jobs
|
submit
login
karcass
on July 9, 2018
[flagged]
|
parent
|
context
|
favorite
| on:
AT&T’s Troubling Plan to Change HBO
I dunno man. The Russians impoverished East Germany.
barry-cotter
on July 9, 2018
[–]
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.
WillPostForFood
on July 9, 2018
|
parent
[–]
Richest ex-Soviet Bloc state is like healthiest terminally ill patient. Comparing East Germany to West seems more “germane.”
diogenescynic
on July 9, 2018
|
root
|
parent
[–]
You’re both right.
Consider applying for YC's Spring batch! Applications are open till Feb 11.
Guidelines
|
FAQ
|
Lists
|
API
|
Security
|
Legal
|
Apply to YC
|
Contact
Search:
