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 [495]


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 [495]


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 [495]


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 [495]

@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 [495]

@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 [495]

@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 [495]


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.

News / Karol Nawrocki - the New President of Poland [495]


It only proves that Tusk can gain some success and treaties sign with U.S and claiming it as personal win internally. Nawrocki just would need to be lead to it.

But we will see

News / Karol Nawrocki - the New President of Poland [495]


You have many good points, but if a person knows about the events of the Roman Republic, the horrors of dynastical feuds in Italy in it's renaissance period.

Then comparing nowadays politics in Poland to Poland's political climate in 17-hundreds (especially late part) it isn't all that dramatic and very unlikely to worsen cause of the invasion of Ukraine.

The media picture will be as it is, but people in Poland with ties to solidarity from 1980's know perfectly well that media can't be trusted and situation is also not the same as in 1920 politically.

Seeing that the feud between Kaczyński's and Tusk isn't as "hardcore" as it was in early 1990's I see mostly improvement. Not worsenening

Po polsku / Rosjanie zdewastowali pomnik polskich ofiar w Miednoje [12]


Putinowi pomaga eskalacja bo Rosja rywalizuje z Polską o to by młodzi pracowali u nich a nie w Polsce.

Polska nie powinna tego eskalować a dawać przykład i więcej dorosłości. Ale wiem że to ideały z mojej strony bo politycy się oburzą i cały lud i będą to potrzebowali by grać na uczuciach ludzi.

Off-Topic / Habemus Papam / The New Pope [103]


It's very easy to drown in materialism in a capitalistic society! I just hope people can find the way from it, without having to go through a revolution

Off-Topic / Habemus Papam / The New Pope [103]

@jon357
And every human should have the chance and hope to live a fulfilling life, not that only bound by profession. Low or high, nor by culture. West or east! :)



Wonderful little video showing Pope talking in English for a short while too with commentary

Off-Topic / Habemus Papam / The New Pope [103]

What a great move from the Vatican!
Hopefully this will embolden love and compassion in the hearts of everyday Americans to embrace our Lord and spread love in America.

The forces of evil and those succumbed to hate will be vanquished and love between human beings will blossom and expand.

This is great! Now Americans will have the possibility to take a step away from both Democratic and Republican party and the MAGA cult fanatics without feeling like they would abandon America, but choose the only right direction for America!

Down with the hypocrisy and hypocritical «good doers» and down with the brutish tyrants that only truly see to themselves first.

There is hope and a good future for America ahead! :)

News / Will PiS be happy if AfD wins elections in Germany? [1440]

@Bratwurst Boy
I always take anything the left says, states or writes with a drip of salt. Excactly cause of this that you mention in your post BB. In Norway the party called «Rødt» tried to portray itself as youth appealing and fighting justice and fairness. Reading their party program however was like reading Marxist indoctrination, soon after their party leader was also caught stealing sunglasses at the airport (I was just imagining what he could steal at national level).

Always read a party's program before voting for them or want to find out about them. You might get useful information from it, even if you disagree 100%

History / PAŃSTWO - A Tale of Polish Occupation [27]


You are welcome! :)

While surprised and petrified Ukrainian officials and diplomats try to counter Russian arguments in the media about Ukraines agression towards NATO, much to Polish and western politicians headiches.

A small detachment of Polish police units were sent by plane to remote outskirts of St. Petersburg to get a feeling of realities and seriousness of the situation as it all seemed too absurd.

Upon landing, they were greeted with a lot of pomp and honorary guard (much to their own confusion). Then proceeded to be escorted by a convoy of trucks and cars from the St.Petersburg police district.

Leading member of PIOTR (Polska Instytucja Ochrony Terenów Rosji), Captain Marcin Burak wasn't looking positively at the whole situation.

Upon entering the first village he walked from door to door to get a better understanding of the mood of the inhabitants. Many seemed oblivious to the whole situation and asked about when the post office would back to the village. (The captain confused by this odd question was got the explanation that after the fall of the Soviet Union many of the norms or things that were aveliable got closed and moved to centralised districts to save money)

After a little deliberation Captain Burak started to inform every villager he met next that it will be of national importance to install the first Polish InPost in Russia in this very village!

What InPost is, remained a mystery for the coming days.

History / Poles should apologise to Ukrainians first [487]


Some users make Espana a honorary guest in comparison, while he had pleasure of trolling Poles and make as much possible mockery of Poland as possible. What has the world come to

Po polsku / Strefa Wolna od Małpiszonów [46]

@Torq
Można też dodać
1. delegalizację bananów
2. Budowę ZOO w wszystkich miasteczkach w Polsce
3. Podpisać umowę handlową z wieloma krajami afrykańskimi i z Indiami by posprowadzać inne gatunki małp by ich jedynie trzymać w klatkach
4. Zdelegalizować użycie wszelakich instrumentów muzycznych przez małpiszony.

Po polsku / Polska miedzy Niemcami i Rosja. Zalety i wady. [521]


Zapewne też się to zmieni na lepsze! W Polsce idzie do przodu! :)

History / Is there any part of Polish history that's at least a bit glorious? [259]

@gumishu
International reputation, assertive rhetoric that is seen as fascist unless it's a leftist government. Not rolling over in the media over every little thing either U.S or E.U project wanted to do. Being generally negative or pessimistic towards the west and not identical with other political parties in the west with regards to values, economic plans or joint projects and being at odds with the political party they prefer in Poland. Not to mention either appointing nobody or a person not being able to handle or influence E.U beauricrats.

Po polsku / Polska miedzy Niemcami i Rosja. Zalety i wady. [521]

Jeden z najnowszych zalet jest budowa nowych dróg ^^

History / Why American military aid to Europe and Poland is important to America itself? [227]

@Bobko
Greenland is basically on the North Pole, as you stated yourself with a very low population.

Would you like seeing 2 million Russians marching through the North Pole to make a statement? Even if any power can do it. It's a gigantic waste of resources, money and time that could been spent on something far more productive.

Even sending 20 000 troops is questionable considering the waste nothingness that Greenland has to offer

History / Why American military aid to Europe and Poland is important to America itself? [227]


Enourmous cost and liability, I would fire the general who planned it at the spot if I were in charge in America. Any opponent would only skirmish from time to time to make them stay there longer... Attrition alone would create mayhem

History / Why American military aid to Europe and Poland is important to America itself? [227]


Both invading Ukraine and trying to gain Greenland can't possible gain power as power is being spent in trying to acquire it. If it went easy, fast and simple, then it would been "proof of that power" but, both Russian Federation's leadership and U.S.A leadership and people grossly overestimate their own powers, competency and reach. This is already evident to most of the world where many European states except a few odd ones that try to give a signal and a message that both countries are "overbreaching" their possibilities. While other countries are quiet and are trying to fool the fools and get as rich as possible during the process.

If you can't see Hungary, Serbia, China, Turkey, Belarus and North-Korea trying to gain as much as possible even tho they do not really contribute anything useful or at all. Then yeah... continue thinking it's about "gaining" power... I don't see a coalition build up in South America to counter U.S.A or in Asia to counter Russia excactly. They are laughing and counting moneys

News / Polish military contingent in Lebanon. [184]


Would you think the same of Silesians or Pomeranian's or Kashubs who declare Polish nationality despite their families living multiple generations under German rule?

Tsk tsk here we disagree strongly amiga500

@Alien
Poland offered a military contingent with humanitarian aid at start of the invasion of Ukraine when the Russian army rushed to Kiev. Which was declined by Kiev, mainly cause it wasn't proposed by Kiev and probably was seen as a test to subdue and vassalize Ukraine under Poland and provide Kaczyński with a lot of influence domestically. it became nothing of it due to international concerns of worsening the situation and Ukraine not wanting a subdued role by Poland even tho it could increased chances to be included in the west "Defacto" and not "Dejure" until war was over.

Now Ukraine might dream of such a scenario but, it is far too late for it now. too many blunders made in Ukraine-Polish relations for any prospect of a close Polish-Ukrainian partnership.

only reason now to send Polish peacekeeping forces would be if requested by Russia to humiliate Ukraine. nothing more

News / Building regional alliance to stabilize Eastern Europe. [236]


Makes very little sense for Poland
Yes it has steel, industry and military know how. It's specialised for Nordic environment.

Sweden has ambitions that are higher then their own capabilities and potentials, often also in contrast with Poland's own ambitions AND values.

Sweden has pushed for leftist ideologies within in the EU a lot, a little swing politically would make that a nightmare to behold for ANY partner. (Economically, politically or militarily)

Norway is a far more attractive partner for Poland due to Norway's economic capabilities but, also Norways naval expertise that would contribute to Poland's lacking naval capabilities in the baltics.

Norway has no history of meddling in Poland's internal affairs at the level of Sweden, nor has any natural reason to be or become a security risk for Poland. Both border Russian Federation and Norway has a need of agricultural produce, that Poland can easily fill in with her agricultural market.

Norwegian investments and even owning of land in North-western Poland would become a bump for any Swedish or German meddling that would be deemed a security risk by any sane Pole.

History / Why Poland is not Russia [260]

@mafketis
Besides if values were close, Moscovites wouldn't have kicked out Royalist forces out of Moscow when Poland-Lithuania shortly controlled it. It was found unacceptable with Moscovites core values, similirarily it was unacceptable to have Russia control lands deemed as Poland and uprisings easily sprung up.

It's like oil and water while both being liquids and could be in the same jar

Po polsku / Polska Broń Atomowa [106]

@Torq
Broń atomowa odstrasza, i zmusza do zamysłu przed atakiem każdego napastnika. W praktyce jest to broń która tam samo niszczy wroga jak i własne siły z powodu ogromnego pola rażenia. Każdy teren na którym się użyje robi się bezwartościowy i traci na wartości i powodu podbicia. Czemu podbijąć jak już niema podatników ani możliwości robienia upraw?

Na dodatek pogorszenia stosunków dyplomatycznych, jedynie przydatne jest do produkcji energii dzięki potrzeby technologii które nadal trzeba ściśle monitorować.

O wiele bardziej przydatne są silne, dobrze i duże wyszkolone siły konwencjonalne o wiele większym polu manewru i użytku. Za równo do obrony jak i przy wsparciu sojuszników za granicą i do ochrony zagranicznych inwestycji (chociaż akurat tutaj to siły specjalne i tajne służby są bardziej przydatne i placówki dyplomatyczne)

Zanim Armia Polska się teraz zwiększy to trzeba ulepszyć produkcję amunicji artyleryjskiej, zwłaszcza pod potrzeb KRABów i ulepszenie tajnych linii zaopatrzenia. Zakamuflowane ciężarówki pod kątem zaopatrzenia (najlepiej nocne ciężarówki sterowane przez SI które mogą jeździć nocą z ochroną przeciw radarową lub aparatów które by je mogły wyłapać z dystansu)

Koleje podziemne na dalekie odległości i drony latające do transportu w trudnych warunkach (małe lotniska specjalizowane dla dronów w karpatach i lub transport szybko montujących pole lądowania dla dronów w przeróżnych terenach które by były w każdej jednostce wojskowej)

A jeżeli odpowiedź jest: Ba! A z skąd brać na to pieniądze? Wystarczy skontaktować się z wojskiem Norweskim które mogło być zainteresowane takimi próbami i inwestycją by zdobyć takie sposoby też dla siebie i używane/testowane w Polsce

History / Recommended Poland's history books [257]

@marion kanawha
Due to a lot of events last 200 years in Polish history it has been important to find out what works, what doesn't work and reform it before it's not possible. Finding causes of mistakes and wrong doings as not to repeat them and underline current policies being popularised by certain political groups.

More authoritarian leaning groups worried about illegitimate tyranny from abroad will parrot many points made by partitioning powers about centralisation, strong state etc while more idealist groups will focus on the achievements of Polish society state and the failures of partitioning powers and draw in successes of other countries whom to copy cat.

This will be reflected in history books, wether it's critical or not. More importantly to score a winning argument against other political side and it's view on history.