[txzman]

The Poles have a VERY long history of fighting for freedom in Europe, America and other countries around the globe.

As far as I am concerned, they are a very welcome group of friends.

[justa-hairyape]

And on a slightly humurous note, you can actually thank a Pole for that great tasting creation, the Bagel.

"...The first bagel rolled into the world in 1699 when a baker wanted to pay tribute to Jan Sobieski, the King of Poland. King Jan had just saved the people of Austria from an onslaught of Turkish invaders. The King was a great horseman, and the baker decided to shape the yeast dough into an uneven circle, resembling a stirrup. The Austrian word for "stirrup" is beugel.

So there it is. It all makes sense now. Not only is the bagel a wonderfully delicious "stirrup" of fresh baked dough, it is also an icon of freedom. King Jan's courage and strength speak volumes, and the hand rolled bagel is a noble way to capture that spirit.....enjoy your hand rolled bagel at Bagel Guys.

[Paradox]

The Poles have a VERY long history of fighting for freedom in Europe, America and other countries around the globe.

This goes WAY back to the revolutionary days.

Thaddeus Kosciuszko

His statue is in Washington DC, in front of the White House.

The Poles are our friends.

[RightWhale]

The Poles have a VERY long history of fighting for freedom in Europe

Lifting the siege of Vienna is one notable moment.