Analysis: Poland, America's last friend

The Washington Times ^ | January 28, 2005 | Sebastian Christ

[lizol]

Amen. And God bless Poland, God bless America!

[CT CONSERVATIVE]

I started a business in PL last year and I'm so pleased. Hard working, smart, capitalistic and freedom loving are the Poles. Think every liberal ought to spend a couple of decades under commie rule to find out it aint nirvana.

[2banana]

Hey, I know from personal experience that Slovakia supports the US - also the Baltic states and most of Ukraine...!

[mainepatsfan]

It seems the nations that were behind the iron curtain support America today more than the nations the U.S. protected from the Soviets for a half century.

[Bahbah]

almost two-thirds of Poles feel that Bush's second term will bring more peace to the world. In contrast, 77 percent of Germans, 75 percent of the French and 64 percent of Brits think that Bush's re-election will make the world a more dangerous place.

I don't know what makes Poles so much smarter than these others, but they clearly are.

[LadyPilgrim]

Thought you might want to see this. ;-)

[DoctorMichael]

Polish Heritage Bump.

[6ppc]

I love the Poles. When I was in high school I went on a European tour with our glee club. The Poles were the friendliest and happiest people in Europe, even under the thumb of the USSR.

[bahblahbah]

[MissAmericanPie]

Move our troops from Germany to Poland.

[Atlantic Bridge]

"The word "freedom" in Poland still has a stronger meaning than in the rest of the European Union."

I am afraid that this is very true. Your country has a such big potential to bring into Europe. Maybe the strong polish will to be free will give Europe the intellectual kick to develop again into something more than just a economic union. It is quite clear, that you have to keep your interests - everybody would -, but it would be wonderful if your friendship would not be limited to America.

We need our sisters and brothers from free Poland!

... Somebody from "old" Europe! ...

[Atlantic Bridge]

"The word "freedom" in Poland still has a stronger meaning than in the rest of the European Union."

I am afraid that this is very true. Your country has a such big potential to bring into Europe. Maybe the strong polish will to be free will give Europe the intellectual kick to develop again into something more than just a economic union. It is quite clear, that you have to keep your interests - everybody would -, but it would be wonderful if your friendship would not be limited to America.

We need our sisters and brothers from free Poland!

... Somebody from "old" Europe! ...

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God bless Poland, her military, her leaders and her peoples.

Thank you Poland. A friend in need, is a friend indeed.

[rudypoot]

This article is on target. I know a bunch of polish people. They really do think America is the promised land. But when they first get over here they find our real quick that they have to work to get what they want. It's a shock to them at first because they are promised irrational expectations. However, once they get settled in they feel very fortunate to be where they are. They work very hard and they are friendly.

The women are some of the hottiest I have ever seen ;)

My only complaint is that I have the hardest time trying to speak polish!

[BroncosFan]

I remember reading that, even after standing with us in Iraq, Poland only got the standard NATO assistance package from the US. Basically, the same as Belgium. Is this true?

Also, did they choose US fighters over the Eurofighter?

[Grzegorz 246]

"Poland only got the standard NATO assistance package from the US. Basically, the same as Belgium."

Poland didn't get too much of cash, but do Belgium get any financial help from the US government ?

[Walkingfeather]

WE ARE. Poland is going to get rewarded so much they will make germany thier door mat.

[untenured]

Inspired by the United States, the Polish Parliament, or "Sejm," in 1791 passed a progressive constitution.

I did not know that.

[BroncosFan]

Poor example on my part. I should've said that I don't think they got any more than any of the other new NATO members, even the very small ones.

[lonevoice]

I would love to see Poland become the ultimate vacation destination that many Americans have considered France or Italy to be. They are so worthy of our friendship, our interest, and the support of our USD$.

http://www.polandtour.org/aboutpoland/generalinformation/index.html