How communist Bulgaria became a leader in technology, robotics and sci-fi (2018)

Re:How communist Bulgaria became a leader in technology, rob... by atmin on Friday February 21, 2020 @11:08AM (#22384146)

Not just some member, but the leader. He did know how to behave in this role (including allowing such stories become widespread), he was the leader for 45 years.

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Re:How communist Bulgaria became a leader in technology, rob... by andrei_says_ on Friday February 21, 2020 @12:15PM (#22384762)

This is interesting. Are you implying a leader’s job was to act silly and maintain an image of a not-so-smart but relatable guy while the party was doing its shady deeds? A comic relief mask of sorts?

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Re:How communist Bulgaria became a leader in technology, rob... by pdimitar on Friday February 21, 2020 @03:26PM (#22386381)

Many dissidents in Bulgaria believed exactly that. "Give the people bread and entertainment", as the Romans said.

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Re:How communist Bulgaria became a leader in technology, rob... by primity on Friday February 21, 2020 @05:40PM (#22387693)

It's not unheard of for a leader to tell a joke

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Re:How communist Bulgaria became a leader in technology, rob... by istinetz on Friday February 21, 2020 @07:29PM (#22388455)

[Citation needed], but it was my impression that communist jokes were occasionally spread on purpose by the security forces, just as a sort of valve to release the tension.

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