Poland was sold? I believe that, yes, as it was all about business and geopolitical strategy. If there was such a pressing and imminent need for this shield, they'd be pushing America harder to implement it.
No, no, and again no! Persist in your your silly hopes but please don't involve me in its vain wirl. Unfortunately, the main problem with your "democracy" is that it is not allow you to promote any kind of offencive without arising tensions inside the society. Look at AFG and you will see it clearly! Few dead soldiers and you are ready to flee leaving all to the mercy of fate. Here I absolutely agree with Americans, european nations are totally incapable and you need somebody to protect you.
So, the same you will be in case of war inside europe. EU is like melon, kick it and it will come apart.