George8600
21 Jun 2011
History / Why does the idea of a "Slavic Union" with Poland seem so popular on this site? [96]
Yes, Crow is Serbian.
Edit: Rethinking this it sort of ticks me off, not to be a nationalist but the vast majority of Polish history is independent to Poland, Poland's existence in the modern day after it was attempted oh so many times to be wiped out by surrounding powers (whom were most time ironically Slavic) was rebuilt, maintained, and struggled for survival by people who called themselves Poles and nothing else. Not to mention Poles imported and contributed to tons of romantic, renaissance, and enlightenment ideals from the West that other Slavic countries either saw as lame or were too foreign to them. I've studied my Polish history well both in college and on my big bookshelves.... Polish culture, national identity, and ethnicity is indeed a domestic treasure. Furthermore, while in the modern day there is still anti-polish sentiment, it's because Poles in general aren't narcissistic nationalists like some Brits, French, Greeks, or Italians who bloat about their past. They'reopen minded people who seek to keep an innocent and golden identity pure, and all the past attempts at similar Slavic Unions (soviets, paritions, etc.) have failed horrible. Poland is distinct, maybe other Slavic countries should focus more on themselves and self-improvement instead of seeking a union. It would make sense for economic aid, but we all know Poland's economy is booming and with help no other than the EU's... I don't see what some Slavic union (even with Russia) could ever provide economically as their economies now are suffering greatly. Good day.
Yes, Crow is Serbian.
Edit: Rethinking this it sort of ticks me off, not to be a nationalist but the vast majority of Polish history is independent to Poland, Poland's existence in the modern day after it was attempted oh so many times to be wiped out by surrounding powers (whom were most time ironically Slavic) was rebuilt, maintained, and struggled for survival by people who called themselves Poles and nothing else. Not to mention Poles imported and contributed to tons of romantic, renaissance, and enlightenment ideals from the West that other Slavic countries either saw as lame or were too foreign to them. I've studied my Polish history well both in college and on my big bookshelves.... Polish culture, national identity, and ethnicity is indeed a domestic treasure. Furthermore, while in the modern day there is still anti-polish sentiment, it's because Poles in general aren't narcissistic nationalists like some Brits, French, Greeks, or Italians who bloat about their past. They'reopen minded people who seek to keep an innocent and golden identity pure, and all the past attempts at similar Slavic Unions (soviets, paritions, etc.) have failed horrible. Poland is distinct, maybe other Slavic countries should focus more on themselves and self-improvement instead of seeking a union. It would make sense for economic aid, but we all know Poland's economy is booming and with help no other than the EU's... I don't see what some Slavic union (even with Russia) could ever provide economically as their economies now are suffering greatly. Good day.