Life / Poland is horrible and I have to live here - somebody call a whambulance! [95]


As if British aren't miserable over their own weather! At least night does last so long as some countries during the winter

UK, Ireland / Polish YouTuber weirdos trash-talking the UK [200]


Big shock and buhuhu
People have cultural preferences, big deal? I think not! Italian kitchen is best in Europe anyways

News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 23 [503]

@Bratwurst Boy
What is going on? Self sabotage or Russian undercover operations?

News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 23 [503]


Not only that, but everything done and unpunished towards any large Slavic state like Russia will easily be seen as possible to do versus, Poland, Ukraine, Czech Republic, Serbia or Belarus. It is in all those countries interest for Russia not to suffer too much at the hand of the west. Cause they would be next...

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]


Well... ask any American what they think of losing customers that buy any of their military hardware cause they got invaded by somebody else and would be forced to buy from somebody else and NOT American guns anymore.

Hope you get the picture

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]


Yeah, and I don't know that the American public elected itself a Caesar and America turning itself to a Empire. Call me CLUELESS

History / Why didn't Britain declare war on USSR for invading Poland in 1939? [103]

@jon357
That somehow fought against Tyrannical Empires (while being one itself of course) while Great Britain didn't mind Europe turning Tyrannical as long as the French didn't lead it.


You really trying to convince me that U.K had nothing to do with a major victory against Nazi Germany in 1940 Narvik? That it was worlds only hope in one of Europe's darkest hours until U.S.A got attacked by Japan?

You honestly think U.S.A wanted to get involved in Europe at all in ww2? You are not convincing me.

Roosevelt was more concerned about cattle in Poland then anything else, he wouldn't have blinked an eye if Poland turned in to what the Nazi Germans envisioned themselves Poland to be. He wanted all the world except U.SA, U.K, China and Soviet Union to be 100% fully disarmed

History / Why didn't Britain declare war on USSR for invading Poland in 1939? [103]


They were ALLOWED. Are you blind?

History / Why didn't Britain declare war on USSR for invading Poland in 1939? [103]


In summary they were, but did not participate themselves out of solidarity if you want to be "technical"

You are brainwashed by PRL propaganda (and so many other Poles). If anyone was to be blamed for 1939 situation it's U.S.A's isolationism, France's shameless and cynical use of Poland as a wooden shield and Soviet Union's imperial ambitions. U.K truly couldn't have anything better then it did.

U.K might and power was mostly on paper, that it even resiliently withstood the Air Blitz is a miracle and gave a chance for the world to get rid of Nazism.

Poland has a lot of rightful and just complaints towards France mainly. (May that language never be spoken in Poland)

U.K? Regarding ww2? Not so much, Great Britain right before Napoleon is another story

History / Why didn't Britain declare war on USSR for invading Poland in 1939? [103]


Torq... At first there was no wish to invite Poles to the parade, the new LABOUR government intended to improve relations with Stalin compared to CHURCHILL.

RAF convinced the politicians to at least invite Polish airmen of the military forces in exile (until then only a invitation was sent officially to the PRL authorities that naturally rejected it to not upset Stalin themselves and Polish airmen in exile felt as if other Poles in exiles were snubbed out of the invitation and refused to participate out of solidarity with all Polish soldiers in exile. The result? No Poles marching on the parade, even tho invitation were sent. To both political camps.

I blame Polish drama mostly for this, no matter how fair or unfair or what feelings arises. You know it is true...

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

Bernie Sanders being the only sensible politician in the U.S.A now, mentioning how Trump overstepped his rights and asking what is congress even thinking? It's a unlawful war U.S.A is entering and public seems to not care about the direction they are entering. U.S.A turning Tyrannical cause the melody is nice. Wtf?!

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]


If Iran get's partitioned, it would very soon turn in to "It was all about Oil" If the Persians ain't getting the Oil... Who is? This whole business smells of bad ideas and worse consequences

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]


That is not unfathomable to me, but it would require preperation and not bombing strikes.

It would require lobbying, espionage and trade being conducted by U.S.A, France and Germany in Iran. It would require to strengthen border control, more wages to military, administration and police. Request artists in all 3 countries with increased paycheck bonuses to produce art in form of paintings, movies, tv series, commercials and books about the dangers of negligence in one's own society and others.

Documenteries about all sides of societies in the Middle East states etc. You think politicians in France, Germany and U.S.A are up for that? No

They rather throw a few bombs

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]


I'll admit, I am not a fan of that. Yet, I see it more of a sad tradition in the area. Wouldn't you agree?


That's very naive. For Muslim militants to stop being active and harnessing military, financial and political support. U.S.A and Israel would have to invade, occupy and cut off the balls of leadership in Turkey, Pakistan, Saudi Arabia, Egypt, Syria and Iran.

Both you and I know that won't happen cause of India, China, Russia and EU.

It's a delusion, pipe dream and no solution to what you seek.

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]


Let's do a rational calculation on states invading other states last 50 years (1975-2025) shall we?

1. Soviet Union
2. U.S.A
3. Iraq
4. Ex-Yugoslavia in their civil war mess
5. Ukraine (invaded Russia heartlands after itself being invaded)
6. (Not sure about India or Pakistan, they kind of escape my attention)
7. Russian Federation
Now BB, would you add Iran to that list? And why?

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]


Did you know that women value safety more over freedom? Just count amount women vs men in freedom related groups versus aknowledged and "safer" groups. You will get the picture

Law / Zloty lifts Poland's Economy [58]

@jon357
I have to visit London then! Nothing beats Pierogi!
(Might have to do some shopping too, but that is off-topic)

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]


Weather one presents an argument to seek conflict (like many posters here do) or seek knowledge and share (like some posters do) or understand perspectives and what somebody thinks about to learn or make own adjustments (who even fewer posters or members do).

It still remains that I can merely present a opinion of little weight or knowledge. I have had little to do with Iran and only met two Persian women while being a student. I am limited to books, internet and newsmedia.

My information is basically only similar to a "average Joe". It ain't much, Iran is just that much on the radar for most and not much to be happy about. It's as simple as that.

Iran is very much isolated in the Middle East, not to mention at the world stage too.

Law / Zloty lifts Poland's Economy [58]


What can I say? I won't mind Pierogi being sold at every central street in every European Capitol, made and delivered by Polish businesses. Is that such a horrible crime of a dream to have? In Moscow, Paris, Berlin and London! Pierogi łączcie się! :)

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

@Bobko
I read them with interest, most of your posts are interesting and hard to disagree with. I don't have much to counter with. What can I say other then nothing.


Same same, my grandparents told me something similar at the time.

Law / Zloty lifts Poland's Economy [58]


What if Brussels proposes EU new army to be made. Based mainly within Poland's borders as a prototype for training purposes and not be used until it is fully accepted by all members states to become active as a token for the Polish parliament to adopt the EURO as a national currency

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

@Bratwurst Boy
Norway and Poland is blessed with rulers and a bearucracy that has little issues with Muslim minorities and are not afraid to act against any threat or dissent towards the existence of it's own state.

It has been noted by many Muslims that Norway as a state is more «Islam» state then most Muslim populated states.

What many Muslims probably imagine a proper state should be is a competent, rich yet helpful state. Very hard to do due to human Nature(it's darkest sides).

Since the fall of the Ottoman Empire, Islam isn't truly a threat unless the state, it's people and notable people «ignore it» for too long. As in example of Sweden, Germany, France etc

News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

@Bratwurst Boy
The Persians are an ancient civilization, existed before the words Germania were even uttered on the lips of Romans and thoughts of Poland inhabited the brains of humans.

When the Persians last time were a threat to Europeans was the time of the ancient Greeks. Their corruption and extreme focus on internal affairs has also lead to minimal efforts abroad. Most of their foreign affairs have surely been to prove to themselves that they have options like: «They hit us? We can hit them too! Who do they think we are?!»

Persians won't make a move towards Europe openly (including nukes) unless they have the capacity and power to do so. Many countries, leaders take huge risks and gamble. They are not materially, militaristically in the same position as U.S.A, Turkey, Russia, China or India. Occupying one single country in Europe is outside their scope, influencing individuals it can however.

Persians I wouldn't think of a people that doesn't gamble with it's future if it doesn't have to. The state of Iran has no reason to be hostile to Europe, if Europe is not hostile to Iran.

News / Karol Nawrocki - the New President of Poland [381]


Russia is in the arena, wether it is visible in a Brussels office, battlefield or internet. It's too large to be ignored, unless somebody is naive.

But, is it truly naive and too idealistic for me that Russia, Belarus and Ukraine can shape Europe for the better? Is it about reality? Perception? Looks of self worth or lack of trust in the future?

No serious politician in 1989 would think Poland, more so every Pole himself that Poland would be clean, have motorways of European standards and not have to be ashamed to be called Polish.

Poland moved and moves forward, so can Belarus, Ukraine and Russia. If they want to

News / Karol Nawrocki - the New President of Poland [381]


Other points had a fairly good summary, 5th however is wrong. It's in Poland's interest to have all 3 within the EU framework. But to avoid a loss of prestige and influence, the accession needs to be done as best as possible and delay it if risk of failure is too high.

Germany, Benelux had U.K and Nordics invited, France had the general south.

Germany and Poland would be seen as winning that competition if Belarus, Ukraine and Russia would join the E.U and succeeding more within it's framework then Spain, Greece or U.K.

So when Poland blocks or delay's EU enlargement east, it's more about: «Not yet, not good enough, or has to wait a bit longer» and not»Never»

If the 3 said states succeed more within EU then other EU states, especially right after a war. Then Poland will reap enormous prestige from it.

News / Karol Nawrocki - the New President of Poland [381]


Indeed, I would bet Putin knows what a impossible task was given to Yeltsin. Therefore also has a lot of respect for him, Soviet Union was extremely weak at that point. Yet nobody invaded Russia, there were parties, vodka etc. But no invasion

A statesmen in Russia achieving that during his reign certainly deserves respect in my opinion, no matter his flavour.

News / Karol Nawrocki - the New President of Poland [381]

@Ironside
I wasn't talking about the defacto leader, not the guy that's get's chosen within Putin's camp. The guy you guys imagine is shortsighted and doomed to fail.

News / Karol Nawrocki - the New President of Poland [381]

@Torq
On a formal level it should always or as long as possible or via channels in neutral countries. Poland cannot afford to have zero ties with Russia despite Russia's choices. But to bet on Putin and his gang is madness

News / Karol Nawrocki - the New President of Poland [381]

@Torq
Misbehaving or not, Russia's next leader after Putin will most likely not be from Putin's camp. Cause the next leader won't be Putin himself. It will split and fight each other and after a time consolidate around a leader that has nothing to do with both as a form of truce for the time being. If that person shines, Russia will have a bright future. Anything else will spiral Russia down a murky dark rabbit hole that will force itself to focus on internal affairs and not be able to afford outward expansion. Think about it

News / Karol Nawrocki - the New President of Poland [381]


Technically impossible, they might practically win over time and occupy Ukraine formally and spout whatever they want on international stage and foreign countries small and large, and look victorious.

But, they lost the heart of Ukraine. Just as the Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth lost Ukrainian land's heart to Russia in the past.

Just as U.S.A could bomb mercilessly Vietnam to bits and anhiliate populations. It forced all of their hearts to turn to Vietcong.

Russia har forced every Ukrainian to either be Russian or Ukrainian. A majority in Ukraine has seeds of hate for Russia and love for Ukraine now instead of the apathy of both in mid 90's.

This is something that will take centuries to repair (just look at the Middle East).

Russia is not some country far away that can easily have a period of chilling it out and be careful. It's Ukraine's neighbour.

Russia can't win it, no matter how powerful it is. Until smarter and cooler heads win political control and/or influence Russia will remain in that swamp they themselves created thanks to Putin.

Austria-Hungary had it's Serbia, Ottoman Empire it's Vienna and Byzantium had it's battle of Constantinople.

This will be the end of Russia, and Russia walks in to it willingly.

Poland's political scene should concentrate more efforts in having good relations with any non-Putin political force in Russia, cause they are the only ones who can fix even temporary this situation.

Russians tend to be far more grateful for help then Ukrainians, but more angry over betrayal while Ukrainians seem to just expect it.