Paulina
26 Mar 2025
Off-Topic / Random Chat Thread [817]
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Paulina
26 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
@Barney, yes, bingo! :))) This selection of seeds is called "łąka kwiatowa" or "łąka kwietna" in Polish (flower meadow). An apiarian shop in my city was giving such bags with wild flowers seeds for free to celebrate the first day of spring, so people would plant them in their gardens and help the bees in this way :) 🐝
So I think the seed from photo A must be "nagietek polny" - Calendula arvensis - in English commonly known also as field marigold.
@Barney, yes, bingo! :))) This selection of seeds is called "łąka kwiatowa" or "łąka kwietna" in Polish (flower meadow). An apiarian shop in my city was giving such bags with wild flowers seeds for free to celebrate the first day of spring, so people would plant them in their gardens and help the bees in this way :) 🐝
So I think the seed from photo A must be "nagietek polny" - Calendula arvensis - in English commonly known also as field marigold.
Paulina
25 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
@Barney, yes, that's exactly what it is! :D
Btw, I forgot to mention that both things in photos A and B belong to the same group, so in the photo B it's also a seed. The one in photo B is probably also a calendula seed.
Those seeds are part of an assortment of seeds belonging to a certain type of plants. Can you guess what type of plants are they?
@Barney, yes, that's exactly what it is! :D
Btw, I forgot to mention that both things in photos A and B belong to the same group, so in the photo B it's also a seed. The one in photo B is probably also a calendula seed.
Those seeds are part of an assortment of seeds belonging to a certain type of plants. Can you guess what type of plants are they?
seeds1.jpg
seeds2.jpg
Paulina
25 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
@Joker, nope, it doesn't have anything to do with the ocean :)
@Joker, nope, it doesn't have anything to do with the ocean :)
Paulina
24 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
Next riddle - what are those?:
Next riddle - what are those?:
riddleA.jpg
riddleB.jpg
Paulina
24 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
That's even cooler :)))
Yes, exactly! :)))
The one with the double contrail is Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (a flying gas station) accompanied by fighter jets - they were flying over Poland a few days ago.
they had an old Spitfire there. It was used in the 1967 film 'The Battle of Britain'.
That's even cooler :)))
One is double, i.e. small planes escort the large one. An alternative would be to refuel in the air.
Yes, exactly! :)))
The one with the double contrail is Boeing KC-135R Stratotanker (a flying gas station) accompanied by fighter jets - they were flying over Poland a few days ago.
Paulina
23 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
Cool!
Yes! :)
Yes, that may be one of the reasons, but have you noticed anything about those contrails?
They had a very old Hercules by the entrance that you could visit.
Cool!
Military aircraft?
Yes! :)
Also for protecting each other from enemy fire
Yes, that may be one of the reasons, but have you noticed anything about those contrails?
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 20 [1533]
Currently there are a dozen thousand or so of American troops in Poland. At the end of 2024 the Polish army had 205 000 soldiers. As you can imagine - such small number of American soldiers isn't really "protecting" Poland in the military sense. From what I understand Polish governments have been advocating for some kind of American military presence on Polish soil (troops, bases, installations - anything), because they believe that RuSSia won't attack a country with American boots on the ground. American boots on the ground are supposed to demonstrate that the US is treating the alliance with the said country seriously and will respond if that country gets attacked. At least that's the theory (that made a bit more sense before Trump came to power - I don't know if it holds any water now).
So, as you can see, American presence is more symbolic/demonstrative/psychological than practical.
Profit from what? lol
Besides eggs ;D: 🥚🍳
m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/u-s-scrambles-for-eggs-donald-trump-asks-lithuania-for-supply-after-finland-and-denmark-say-no-internet-roasts-the-desperation-dubs-it-door-to-door-begging/articleshow/119301521.cms
When the US is protecting Country X
Currently there are a dozen thousand or so of American troops in Poland. At the end of 2024 the Polish army had 205 000 soldiers. As you can imagine - such small number of American soldiers isn't really "protecting" Poland in the military sense. From what I understand Polish governments have been advocating for some kind of American military presence on Polish soil (troops, bases, installations - anything), because they believe that RuSSia won't attack a country with American boots on the ground. American boots on the ground are supposed to demonstrate that the US is treating the alliance with the said country seriously and will respond if that country gets attacked. At least that's the theory (that made a bit more sense before Trump came to power - I don't know if it holds any water now).
So, as you can see, American presence is more symbolic/demonstrative/psychological than practical.
plus 50% profit
Profit from what? lol
We don't need you for anything.
Besides eggs ;D: 🥚🍳
m.economictimes.com/news/international/us/u-s-scrambles-for-eggs-donald-trump-asks-lithuania-for-supply-after-finland-and-denmark-say-no-internet-roasts-the-desperation-dubs-it-door-to-door-begging/articleshow/119301521.cms
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 20 [1533]
In 2021 "South Korea agreed to increase the sum it pays to support about 28,500 U.S. troops on the peninsula by 13.9%, bringing expenditures to $1.03 billion this year. Japan this year will contribute $1.9 billion to maintain tens of thousands of U.S. service members there."
According to this article the building of an American military base would be mainly financed by Poland - it would cost 2 billion dollars (the article is from 2018):
money.pl/gospodarka/wiadomosci/artykul/jacek-sasin-amerykanska-baza-prezydent,71,0,2416711.html
From what I've read Poland pays for fuel, food and other services for all NATO troops stationing in our country (with fuel being the most costly) - including American and British troops.
And as for American troops in particular (this article is from 2020):
businessinsider.com.pl/wiadomosci/wojska-usa-w-polsce-polska-bedzie-placic-za-ich-stacjonowanie-500-mln-zl-rocznie/63ybmbs
My translation of a fragment of this article:
"The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that Poland agreed to provide Americans with free accommodation, food, fuel, storage and infrastructure maintenance. The yearly cost of the presence of American troops in Poland estimated by the Ministry of Defence is 500 mln PLN. For comparison, in 2019 we spent 469 mln PLN on Territorial Defence Forces and 382 mln on Polish Special Forces."
other than some infrastructure
In 2021 "South Korea agreed to increase the sum it pays to support about 28,500 U.S. troops on the peninsula by 13.9%, bringing expenditures to $1.03 billion this year. Japan this year will contribute $1.9 billion to maintain tens of thousands of U.S. service members there."
According to this article the building of an American military base would be mainly financed by Poland - it would cost 2 billion dollars (the article is from 2018):
money.pl/gospodarka/wiadomosci/artykul/jacek-sasin-amerykanska-baza-prezydent,71,0,2416711.html
or other costs
From what I've read Poland pays for fuel, food and other services for all NATO troops stationing in our country (with fuel being the most costly) - including American and British troops.
And as for American troops in particular (this article is from 2020):
businessinsider.com.pl/wiadomosci/wojska-usa-w-polsce-polska-bedzie-placic-za-ich-stacjonowanie-500-mln-zl-rocznie/63ybmbs
My translation of a fragment of this article:
"The Ministry of Defence has disclosed that Poland agreed to provide Americans with free accommodation, food, fuel, storage and infrastructure maintenance. The yearly cost of the presence of American troops in Poland estimated by the Ministry of Defence is 500 mln PLN. For comparison, in 2019 we spent 469 mln PLN on Territorial Defence Forces and 382 mln on Polish Special Forces."
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
History / Why Poland is not Russia [260]
In Polish "sraczka" is a colloquial word for diarrhea. The official word for diarrhea is "biegunka" (maybe it comes from the word "biegać", because you have to run to the toilet lol).
We have this word too.
From another thread:
There's an expression "sranie w banie" :)
lol
Russian «срачка». Literally means "a little ****"
In Polish "sraczka" is a colloquial word for diarrhea. The official word for diarrhea is "biegunka" (maybe it comes from the word "biegać", because you have to run to the toilet lol).
Sranje
We have this word too.
From another thread:
Bullcrap
There's an expression "sranie w banie" :)
Sraćkalica
lol
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 20 [1533]
Sure, obviously, but the war ended 80 years ago and the Cold War 35 years ago and the US is still using Germany as a hub for its own affairs.
All those countries have rather warm feelings towards RuSSia by the EU/NATO standars. It's interesting that you keep picking such countries...
Also, there are already American military bases in Italy, I think one in Greece (two other were closed).
And this is what a Hungarian newspaper is writing about this matter - they don't seem to be enthusiastic:
hungarytoday.hu/reports-of-moving-u-s-troops-stationed-in-germany-to-hungary-unsubstantiated/
"The U.S. is currently deploying some 35,000 of its troops in Germany on bases like Ramstein and almost 40 others. Although some of them are scheduled for closure, it is unthinkable that the Trump administration would even consider moving them all to Hungary, or to some other European country for that matter."
Also, what I think you have to consider is the fact that the hosting countries have to, from what I understand, cover the costs related to the upkeep of an American bases on their soil. Not every country can afford this, I imagine. Greece and Hungary don't strike me as countries that could afford that many American bases. Turkey isn't doing great at the moment, I think. While Germany is the largest economy in Europe.
Who is saying that? Miloslaw? He's British with Polish roots living far away from RuSSia in the UK. He has no clue.
LOL *sigh* 🤦
Because the US after the war had to be there or its likely Russia would have taken the whole country over.
Sure, obviously, but the war ended 80 years ago and the Cold War 35 years ago and the US is still using Germany as a hub for its own affairs.
Italy, Greece, Hungary (also close to Trump), and Turkey would be fine. All get the US military closer to the ME.
All those countries have rather warm feelings towards RuSSia by the EU/NATO standars. It's interesting that you keep picking such countries...
Also, there are already American military bases in Italy, I think one in Greece (two other were closed).
And this is what a Hungarian newspaper is writing about this matter - they don't seem to be enthusiastic:
hungarytoday.hu/reports-of-moving-u-s-troops-stationed-in-germany-to-hungary-unsubstantiated/
"The U.S. is currently deploying some 35,000 of its troops in Germany on bases like Ramstein and almost 40 others. Although some of them are scheduled for closure, it is unthinkable that the Trump administration would even consider moving them all to Hungary, or to some other European country for that matter."
Also, what I think you have to consider is the fact that the hosting countries have to, from what I understand, cover the costs related to the upkeep of an American bases on their soil. Not every country can afford this, I imagine. Greece and Hungary don't strike me as countries that could afford that many American bases. Turkey isn't doing great at the moment, I think. While Germany is the largest economy in Europe.
are also saying they want the US out of Europe
Who is saying that? Miloslaw? He's British with Polish roots living far away from RuSSia in the UK. He has no clue.
because they thought the previous name was too militant.
LOL *sigh* 🤦
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Poland Sports News [1116]
From the comment section on Netflix profile:
Rysiek Wesolowski
Maybe better don't take Bogdan along, because he took part in all of our lost battles 🙈🤣😂
Netflix
In difficult moments we need people with experience 😉
😂
From the comment section on Netflix profile:
Rysiek Wesolowski
Maybe better don't take Bogdan along, because he took part in all of our lost battles 🙈🤣😂
Netflix
In difficult moments we need people with experience 😉
😂
comments.jpg
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Poland Sports News [1116]
A bit of humour from Netflix :):
- Bogdan, are we going to the match?
- And who's playing?
- Poland and Lithuania.
- Against whom?
😅
A bit of humour from Netflix :):
- Bogdan, are we going to the match?
- And who's playing?
- Poland and Lithuania.
- Against whom?
😅
lol.jpg
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
lol
Oh, that's cool! And probably loud too lol
But it did look astronomical, didn't it! ;D
Yes, they are! You've guessed again! :D
Anyone can guess what kind of airplanes those are and why are they flying in a group?
Or maybe God smiting members of Konfederacja?
lol
I grew up close to a huge airbase
Oh, that's cool! And probably loud too lol
With your interest in astronomy I was expecting something a bit.......cosmic maybe ;)
But it did look astronomical, didn't it! ;D
It can't be contrails from aircraft, can it?
Yes, they are! You've guessed again! :D
Anyone can guess what kind of airplanes those are and why are they flying in a group?
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
@Feniks, it's not a meteor shower or falling Starlink satellites, but something that isn't unusual to see that clearly in the day :)
@Feniks, it's not a meteor shower or falling Starlink satellites, but something that isn't unusual to see that clearly in the day :)
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 20 [1533]
You were talking about the number of fallen soldiers, so I pointed out to you that the Soviet Union's "contribution" in this regard was incomparably greater than that of the US.
Then why is it using it as a hub?
Name those options then.
As for Hungary - are you sure about that considering how pro-Putin Hungary is?
And do you consider a Muslim country a better/safer option than Europe? Really?
Actually I get that impression all the time when I listen to Trump and read comments of Trumpists on the internet. You all sound like you forgot already about Iraq and Afghanistan. Some Americans (I don't know how many) don't even know that Polish soldiers were in Iraq.
Are you arguing with some kind of voices in your head? o_O Where did I write that I want the US out of Europe let alone Poland? Of course that I don't. But what I don't want even more is for the US to join the wrong (dark) side.
Hey genius. What would the USSR done without the US leand lease?
You were talking about the number of fallen soldiers, so I pointed out to you that the Soviet Union's "contribution" in this regard was incomparably greater than that of the US.
The US does not need Germany for a hub.
Then why is it using it as a hub?
Plenty of other options. Hungary would love to have the US base, so would Kuwait.
Name those options then.
As for Hungary - are you sure about that considering how pro-Putin Hungary is?
And do you consider a Muslim country a better/safer option than Europe? Really?
Not once have you heard an American complain that Europe, specifically Poland has not helped the US in its wars.
Actually I get that impression all the time when I listen to Trump and read comments of Trumpists on the internet. You all sound like you forgot already about Iraq and Afghanistan. Some Americans (I don't know how many) don't even know that Polish soldiers were in Iraq.
You want the US out of Europe and Poland?
Are you arguing with some kind of voices in your head? o_O Where did I write that I want the US out of Europe let alone Poland? Of course that I don't. But what I don't want even more is for the US to join the wrong (dark) side.
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
Thanks and good luck with the one above :)))
Good riddle :)
Thanks and good luck with the one above :)))
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
@Feniks, yes, exactly! You solved the riddle :)
You couldn't see the damage, because in my first post the firefighters were blocking the view on the passenger side. There was a couple with a kid travelling in this car, but fortunately noone got hurt.
Most of the passenger side got damaged - this is only a fragment:
@Feniks, yes, exactly! You solved the riddle :)
You couldn't see the damage, because in my first post the firefighters were blocking the view on the passenger side. There was a couple with a kid travelling in this car, but fortunately noone got hurt.
Most of the passenger side got damaged - this is only a fragment:
carcrash.jpg
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Nukes and Poland's Neutrality [99]
This isn't even remotely funny, Torq. I'm pretty sure most of the men who fought for our country's independence and those Polish officers in the ditches of Katyń were heterosexual and not Russophiles.
Please don't lol Spare us this Russophilic bullsh1t. 🤦
To be a heterosexual man and not be a Russophile is near impossible.
This isn't even remotely funny, Torq. I'm pretty sure most of the men who fought for our country's independence and those Polish officers in the ditches of Katyń were heterosexual and not Russophiles.
I shall explain later
Please don't lol Spare us this Russophilic bullsh1t. 🤦
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Nukes and Poland's Neutrality [99]
Of course not. Torq is a Russophile and as such he isn't thinking clearly ;) It's a lot of wishful thinking on his part.
Because of all kinds of reasons most sane Poles are aware of...
Exactly.
I'm talking about this:
"When one has children the belligerence level tends to shift to 'neutral' rather quickly. You will see it yourself one day. ;)"
Do you really think they will leave you alone?
Of course not. Torq is a Russophile and as such he isn't thinking clearly ;) It's a lot of wishful thinking on his part.
We would probably be Russian friendly, because why not?
Because of all kinds of reasons most sane Poles are aware of...
And right now that means Putin-friendly....with all that this entails.
Exactly.
What personal jabs? Jaysus...
I'm talking about this:
"When one has children the belligerence level tends to shift to 'neutral' rather quickly. You will see it yourself one day. ;)"
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 3 [674]
Yes.
So what could it be? What happened?
Hmm, are you sure about "nothing to bodywork"? Is the whole car well visible from every side? 😉
Impact?
Yes.
So what could it be? What happened?
only causes wheel damage and nothing to bodywork.
Hmm, are you sure about "nothing to bodywork"? Is the whole car well visible from every side? 😉
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Nukes and Poland's Neutrality [99]
Even more nukes and more armies will do even a better job and make us safer.
Neutrality won't decrease the probability of RuSSia invading Poland if it deems it "necessary" to do so for whatever reason. RuSSia will either take our lands or turn Poland into a satelite state, as before. It boils down to RuSSian nature this time - which didn't change, in case you haven't noticed.
I'm not talking about myself, so keep those personal jabs where they belong. I'm talking about Poland and Polish nature. Poland is no youngling, it's been around for quite a while and it had children long before you ;)
No, but nukes and strong army will.
Even more nukes and more armies will do even a better job and make us safer.
And then, being neutral will decrease the probability of war.
Neutrality won't decrease the probability of RuSSia invading Poland if it deems it "necessary" to do so for whatever reason. RuSSia will either take our lands or turn Poland into a satelite state, as before. It boils down to RuSSian nature this time - which didn't change, in case you haven't noticed.
When one has children the belligerence level tends to shift to 'neutral' rather quickly. You will see it yourself one day. ;)
I'm not talking about myself, so keep those personal jabs where they belong. I'm talking about Poland and Polish nature. Poland is no youngling, it's been around for quite a while and it had children long before you ;)
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 20 [1533]
Eh? What towns or cities in Europe were built up around American bases? Ramstein was first mentioned in a document dated 1215 lol o_O 🤦
Again - eh? What on Earth am I wishing for according to you? lol *sigh*
The towns and cities built up around them
Eh? What towns or cities in Europe were built up around American bases? Ramstein was first mentioned in a document dated 1215 lol o_O 🤦
Careful what you wish for.
Again - eh? What on Earth am I wishing for according to you? lol *sigh*
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 20 [1533]
If you want to talk numbers then the Soviet Union gave the most:
There was no NATO during World War II and the US only joined the war after it was attacked by Japan. It was a world war, not just European war. And people were fighting against f*cking EVIL and not for some European interests or for oil. Our grandfathers were fighting not only for their countries, but for a world without Nazis.
I don't have to think it - that's the reality - Germany is a hub for the US. Europe is generally a good, safe and stable operational base for the US to protect its interests on this side of the globe. So don't tell me those American bases are in Europe only to protect Europe, because this is bullsh1t.
Trumpists complain about Europe ALL THE TIME o_O You behave as if all the US ever did it did for Europe and Europe never did ANYTHING for the US. Sorry, but we will be pointing out that this is not true.
According to the US Department of Defense, about 250,000 were killed in the European theater, in WW2. Who has given more to who?
If you want to talk numbers then the Soviet Union gave the most:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Coalition_casualties_in_Afghanistan
There was no NATO during World War II and the US only joined the war after it was attacked by Japan. It was a world war, not just European war. And people were fighting against f*cking EVIL and not for some European interests or for oil. Our grandfathers were fighting not only for their countries, but for a world without Nazis.
If you think the US needs Germany as a hub, you dont know much about the US military.
I don't have to think it - that's the reality - Germany is a hub for the US. Europe is generally a good, safe and stable operational base for the US to protect its interests on this side of the globe. So don't tell me those American bases are in Europe only to protect Europe, because this is bullsh1t.
And when did you ever hear an American complain that Europe didnt give enough aid to the US?
Trumpists complain about Europe ALL THE TIME o_O You behave as if all the US ever did it did for Europe and Europe never did ANYTHING for the US. Sorry, but we will be pointing out that this is not true.
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Nukes and Poland's Neutrality [99]
I will repeat this again - not with such neighbour like RuSSia. Neutrality won't save us from RuSSia.
Those are small countries. Besides, if I'm to be honest, I don't think it's in Polish nature to be neutral lol ;)
that neutrality seems a better idea
I will repeat this again - not with such neighbour like RuSSia. Neutrality won't save us from RuSSia.
Switzerland (...) Ireland and Austria
Those are small countries. Besides, if I'm to be honest, I don't think it's in Polish nature to be neutral lol ;)
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 20 [1533]
Eh? What does it have to do with Article 5? France is in NATO and they're your ally too, moron lol 🤦
Au revoir Article 5!
Eh? What does it have to do with Article 5? France is in NATO and they're your ally too, moron lol 🤦
Paulina
22 Mar 2025
News / Nukes and Poland's Neutrality [99]
That would all depend on the behaviour and credibility of the rest of NATO, imho. Also, we can't be 100% neutral while being a member of the EU - we have to look out at least to some extent for the well being and interests of other EU countries, because we're all in it together.
We share many values with the majority of the countries that are part of NATO and the EU. For me the most important one is democracy. I think that with the anti-democratic powers on the rise in the world it's better (or even crucial) for us to stick together. 🤔 W kupie siła - Poland is stronger in the EU and NATO and the EU and NATO is stronger with Poland.
Don't get me wrong - it would be nice to be completely neutral, I guess, but with such neighbour like RuSSia - I'm afraid that's impossible/dangerous.
If Americans will abandon us then they will have nothing to say on this matter. And RuSSia can stuff it - they didn't ask us for our consent when they were getting their nukes lol o_O
Your thoughts?
That would all depend on the behaviour and credibility of the rest of NATO, imho. Also, we can't be 100% neutral while being a member of the EU - we have to look out at least to some extent for the well being and interests of other EU countries, because we're all in it together.
We share many values with the majority of the countries that are part of NATO and the EU. For me the most important one is democracy. I think that with the anti-democratic powers on the rise in the world it's better (or even crucial) for us to stick together. 🤔 W kupie siła - Poland is stronger in the EU and NATO and the EU and NATO is stronger with Poland.
Don't get me wrong - it would be nice to be completely neutral, I guess, but with such neighbour like RuSSia - I'm afraid that's impossible/dangerous.
Poland will never get consent to this, neither from the Americans nor from the russians.
If Americans will abandon us then they will have nothing to say on this matter. And RuSSia can stuff it - they didn't ask us for our consent when they were getting their nukes lol o_O
Paulina
21 Mar 2025
News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 20 [1533]
What on Earth are you talking about?? lol
Where did I claim that Poland is "the center of world", you maniac? lol Of course it isn't, but I'm a Polish patriot and I live in Poland so, obviously, Poland is "the center" of my world.
In what way am I being "ungrateful"?
I'm not sure what you're talking about, you'd have to elaborate on that.
Wishful thinking and bottomless arrogance.
What on Earth are you talking about?? lol
in every other post, not realizing that Poland is not the center of world.
Where did I claim that Poland is "the center of world", you maniac? lol Of course it isn't, but I'm a Polish patriot and I live in Poland so, obviously, Poland is "the center" of my world.
he means , you the Google savants
In what way am I being "ungrateful"?
who arrogantly assume that you represent opinion of majority of the Polish population.
I'm not sure what you're talking about, you'd have to elaborate on that.
Paulina
21 Mar 2025
News / Poland's aid to Ukraine if Russia invades - part 20 [1533]
Wait a minute... Since when Poles have been "ungrateful"? Or who are you talking about?
As for the US being "unreliable" - well, sorry to burst your bubble or sth, but due to our historical experiences we've learnt not to put too much trust in alliances... And the US isn't looking very reliable these days, so what's your problem with this view exactly?
The only time the NATO's Article 5 was invoked was by the US. You "owe" us our soldiers' lives and health, if anything. Although I don't think we view it in "owning" terms, since we're allies (supposedly), but since you keep talking about "owning"...
I realise that Europe got too comfy with the US protection, but I'd just like to point out that it's not like the US isn't benefitting from it in any way.
Germany is a hub for U.S. operations in the Middle East and Africa, for example.
The Rammstein base is the largest US air force base in Europe with the largest American military hospital outside of the United States. From this base is where US combat drone operations around the world are commanded. Whenever American (or Polish, etc.) soldiers got seriously injured in Afghanistan they would get transported to the Rammstein hospital to be operated on. And Germany is covering the costs related to American bases operating on their soil - I don't know what's the extent exactly, but it's not like it's completely cost-free for European taxpayers. 🤔
Post it then.
Unreliable US and all the other bull$hit posted here from really ungrateful fvcks.
Wait a minute... Since when Poles have been "ungrateful"? Or who are you talking about?
As for the US being "unreliable" - well, sorry to burst your bubble or sth, but due to our historical experiences we've learnt not to put too much trust in alliances... And the US isn't looking very reliable these days, so what's your problem with this view exactly?
The US owes Europe nothing, the Europe who owes the US for 80 years of protection. Its Europe that owes NATO, not the US.
The only time the NATO's Article 5 was invoked was by the US. You "owe" us our soldiers' lives and health, if anything. Although I don't think we view it in "owning" terms, since we're allies (supposedly), but since you keep talking about "owning"...
I realise that Europe got too comfy with the US protection, but I'd just like to point out that it's not like the US isn't benefitting from it in any way.
Germany is a hub for U.S. operations in the Middle East and Africa, for example.
The Rammstein base is the largest US air force base in Europe with the largest American military hospital outside of the United States. From this base is where US combat drone operations around the world are commanded. Whenever American (or Polish, etc.) soldiers got seriously injured in Afghanistan they would get transported to the Rammstein hospital to be operated on. And Germany is covering the costs related to American bases operating on their soil - I don't know what's the extent exactly, but it's not like it's completely cost-free for European taxpayers. 🤔
As for Greenland, the news I read was over a week ago.
Post it then.