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FredChopin   
12 Jun 2010
UK, Ireland / Oxford Polish bride 'heartbroken' over arrest - accusations of sham marriage [126]

Maybe the priest got to nob all the EE girls before he agreed (bad taste I know, but I couldn't resist)

Probably got to nob all the Indian Chaps..... You know them priests....

No, you cant put a price on a day that is treasured forever..

You're right. I can imagine it is never the same after the wedding day. I'm sure the memories would be fond.
FredChopin   
20 Sep 2010
USA, Canada / Poles and Americans, what do you think, are we friends or enemies? [187]

Don't you think that convenience is a word that works for both sides?

But which country would I expect to be more loyal to the friendship? Poland. The US has a habit of making "friends" and then abandoning them when the test comes. Sometimes, they don't pick their friends well, either.
FredChopin   
20 Sep 2010
USA, Canada / Poles and Americans, what do you think, are we friends or enemies? [187]

if we are talking about real friendship, it should be unconditional

Absolutely true.

but with politics, unfortunitely it doesn't work that way

There's the rub. Whether it is driven by party politics, or a result of some "optics", common sense or that unconditional aspect can go out the window. Also, pressure from special interest groups can change a relationship.

Who would you propose would be the top recipient of the "unconditional" friendship award go to?
FredChopin   
20 Sep 2010
USA, Canada / Poles and Americans, what do you think, are we friends or enemies? [187]

So let's hypothesize...

If guesswho were POTUS, with the above stated clearly for the world to see... How many nations would trust the US? There would always be that nagging fear for partners (whether in the realm of commerce, military, political pressure against other nations etc...) that they could never rely on them for reciprocity, or in a time of need, so why go the extra mile?