Whether Poland offered 200 soldiers or none is immaterial to me personally . . . WHAT IS IMPORTANT TO ME IS THAT POLAND OFFERED! Let's face it . . . Poland is a European country and despite the fact that "most" Europeans support the U.S., the media likes to portray it as Europe is nearly "completely" against the United States.
Poland showed courage and conviction and stepped forward in the face of this criticism. This might sound arrogant but we didn't need Poland's soldiers. But her "moral" support means everything!
France, Germany, Belgium, and Russia will be punished for their anti-American attitudes. I'm firmly convinced this war in Iraq never would've been necessary if the Security Council had stood tall and together. France will be especially singled-out -- ChIRAQ and de Villepin jetted around the world to fan anti-American flames. Hell, they were almost taking ads out in newspapers. So, just as we want to show our gratitude to Poland, you watch, FReepers as the match that lights the conservative flame sweeping the United States, will SEE TO IT THAT FRANCE IS PUNISHED!
So, Matthew, that's what I meant about how passionate Americans are. We respect our friends unlike any other country . . . but this passion can also swing to the other side of the pendulum and God help those "allies" who have stabbed us in the back. Poland is a treasured friend!
Walkingfeather is trying to coordinate some assistance and/or goodwill for Poland. I was simply volunteering to help either you or Walkingfeather in my own small way.
Poland has shown to be a GREAT friend. Americans help their friends -- and no Americans are more grateful than FReepers.
I still say you'll be amazed at how much we can help if we only knew how. If either you or Walkingfeather need any assistance you'd like me to be a part of, just let me know what kind of assistance you need and I'll do my best to elicit others to join this cause.