And for those who would like a little background detail:
If that was about any officially "bad country" western media would immediately cry genocide. Hell they are crying genocide about China where the minorities population is increasing.
I’d imagine the number of Portuguese in Macao and the number of British in Hong Kong would show similar movements to Russians in Latvia - but I wouldn’t immediately call it genocide; but then I’m no expert.
This factoid removed from context means nothing to me, good or bad.
How does emigration/immigration look during those periods? Remember how the USSR moved populations around to wipe out ethnic locals? Ukraine and Pepperidge Farms remember.
Kill the Redditor in your brain. It gives people second hand embarrassment.
I recommend that you simply state your position. I'm sure you think your point is obvious, but it really is not.
It's always nice to see that we have dedicated court jesters on Lemmy to provide some levity.
Feelings meet Facts.
i bet feelings trump everything
Population has declined in general, especially in richer countries. This stat alone is not conclusive or a solid argument. There are better stats that proof ussr communism wasn't bad for the people compared to capitalism.
The rate of growth has declined, but very few richer countries have had a decline in absolute population numbers.
How about some earlier yesrs prior to USSR occupation?
why don't you find what life was like in Latvia before it joined USSR
Shit like this harms your ostensible (heavy emphasis on ostensible) goals.
