Economy Status: Ruins by Kaartijer
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It all started after the December's Coup. Before then, this country had no external debts, had a strong industry, everybody had a steady job, street were safe and clean, corruption was at a minimum percent. But some people didn't like it. And they decided that this country must go down. December '89 was the beginning, the falling of what it's called communism. The naive people believed in freedom. They believed every single word spoken by the new enemies of the people. They believed when they were told that every single factory is nothing but a money eater monster and they must disappear. Whole factories, once very productive, with products appreciated all over the world, suddenly became condemned. They were sold for pennies and eventually shut down. Tens of thousands of workers were fired, many others in their early 50's were approved for retirement. Some of them were happy for their early retirement, without thinking about the future, others realized that the future cannot be bright. The ordinary people of this country never been rich people, but they never starved, they were never confronted by poverty, they didn't steal or kill for their own survival. But soon the unemployment grew drastically. No jobs, no money for pensions, no production. Some people started to sell personal belongings, then even their own homes, moving in rent. Other searched for survival in other countries. In the beginning they were welcome, but when their number grew too much, they were no longer welcome, the locals fearing about their own jobs. I, personally, call this a step to what they want to do to the world, globalization.
Comments (23)
A very poignant message here, trouble is that most politicians can tell you anything whilst lying through their teeth.
Abandoned industrial terrain are a magnet for me. We have lot in Berlin. It is a very special atmosphere..... like here!!
Sad.
Excellent shot!
Great shot..very impressive atmosphere :)
I like the dark atmo in your picture, strong work !
Nice photo.
Only the wealthy become even more wealthy! Thats what globalization means! Besides that very nice capture! ;-)
The sky and clouds portrayed the condition of the times.
A sad future that ended to soon. Interesting info and capture. Aloha
Fantastic image !
Exellent.
Beautiful and interesting capture my friend, and thank you so much for the info. It tels a lot my friend.
Tragical atmophere !!! Great shot.
Fantastic light and mood. Superb shot
Wonderful made photo . I think that not only in the former socialist countries, there are such views.
Great concept and wonderful realization !!
outstanding silhouette
Very good capture!
A very stark silhouette and powerful statement!
great shot
I like the starkness of this shot and an interesting point of view!
Great view, very interesting capture!