Comment by pelagicAustral

Probably the best thing that can happen to the kernel... this type of measure generally backfires spectacularly by giving talent the opportunity to thrive, if anything as a way to fight back against injustice and arbitrary decisions, or for sanctioned opposition to invest in resilience by dumping more money in things otherwise not consider a priority. I always thought Argentine music from the 80's and early 90s was legendary, and this stems from a post-Falklands war, self-inflicted sanction against anglo music... regional bands thrived and created gems that even today can be appreciated as masterpieces...