No invader has ever conquered the heart of Poland, that spirit which is the inheritance of sons and daughters, the private passion of families and the ancient, unbreakable tie to all those who came before.
For now, the weakness is that of the ignorance of Trump himself. He doesn’t know anything of history. Example: you had to cover hundred of years of Polish history, and explain why Europe is important for our security? That’s the weakness Putin is exploiting now. Trump’s ignorance of strategic interests. If it is even ignorance. It could be disloyalty. Either is bad.
You can’t be serious when you say this: “Thanks in large measure to the strong relationship between Poland and the United States, the Trump Administration is recognizing that Russia and its partners in the axis of aggressors are a grave threat to American as well as European interests.” Trump has cozied up to the “axis of aggressors”, by praising their authoritarianism, criticizing and imposing tariffs on America’s longtime liberal democratic allies, forcing allies to look for markets elsewhere, failing to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom and supporting Nethanyhu’s genocide and ethnic cleansing in Palestine.
Trump was informed by Nixon and Henry Kissinger in ways to speak and act. He has continued to display his understanding of their view of world politics.
I remember a comment you made while speaking at a World Oregon speaker series (2020). You appreciated being in a country where the military has sworn allegiance to the constitution of that country, not to its leader.
You have shown civility and evenness in critiquing Trump’s comments, giving him credit where you believe it is due. This is much more than what many of us are willing to do, because of how loosely Trump follows the truth and is transactionally corrupt to gain money for himself and his family. I appreciate you not doing the same…
Greatly enjoyed your contributions at the Hoover Institution’s “Uncorked” last evening. So refreshing to hear the unvarnished, unapologetic truth in the face of liberal speaking points. First Substack read; well worth the read, and passing on to a Polish-Canadian friend who fled Poland in the mid 1970s. Looking forward to more education via your Substack!
Please update your information regarding Trump’s recent actions regarding Poland, Putin and NATO. Trump is trying hard to make Poland a Hungary/ Orban clone and to undermine NATOs ability to challenge Putin.
That's not going to happen. Look at this more recent piece, where he fails to state the obvious about the parties working so hard to foment rancor, from inside and outside;
Nawrocki is a mini Trump, he is ready to surrender to Moscow should Russia attack Poland (they are not planning to do it in 2025, but they are attacking now to make them reduce or cut any aid for Ukraine, starting from air defences).
For now, the weakness is that of the ignorance of Trump himself. He doesn’t know anything of history. Example: you had to cover hundred of years of Polish history, and explain why Europe is important for our security? That’s the weakness Putin is exploiting now. Trump’s ignorance of strategic interests. If it is even ignorance. It could be disloyalty. Either is bad.
That’s what advisers are for.
They should not have to cover such basic history with the president of the U.S.
Call me paranoid but the way trump is playing footsie with putin, that could pan out badly
I call you rational not paranoid.
You can’t be serious when you say this: “Thanks in large measure to the strong relationship between Poland and the United States, the Trump Administration is recognizing that Russia and its partners in the axis of aggressors are a grave threat to American as well as European interests.” Trump has cozied up to the “axis of aggressors”, by praising their authoritarianism, criticizing and imposing tariffs on America’s longtime liberal democratic allies, forcing allies to look for markets elsewhere, failing to support Ukraine’s fight for freedom and supporting Nethanyhu’s genocide and ethnic cleansing in Palestine.
Trump was informed by Nixon and Henry Kissinger in ways to speak and act. He has continued to display his understanding of their view of world politics.
General McMaster:
I remember a comment you made while speaking at a World Oregon speaker series (2020). You appreciated being in a country where the military has sworn allegiance to the constitution of that country, not to its leader.
You have shown civility and evenness in critiquing Trump’s comments, giving him credit where you believe it is due. This is much more than what many of us are willing to do, because of how loosely Trump follows the truth and is transactionally corrupt to gain money for himself and his family. I appreciate you not doing the same…
Greatly enjoyed your contributions at the Hoover Institution’s “Uncorked” last evening. So refreshing to hear the unvarnished, unapologetic truth in the face of liberal speaking points. First Substack read; well worth the read, and passing on to a Polish-Canadian friend who fled Poland in the mid 1970s. Looking forward to more education via your Substack!
Please update your information regarding Trump’s recent actions regarding Poland, Putin and NATO. Trump is trying hard to make Poland a Hungary/ Orban clone and to undermine NATOs ability to challenge Putin.
That's not going to happen. Look at this more recent piece, where he fails to state the obvious about the parties working so hard to foment rancor, from inside and outside;
https://historywedontknow.substack.com/p/charlie-kirks-murder-as-a-threat/comments
George Santayana’s original wording is: “Those who cannot remember the past are condemned to repeat it”
And as my husband would say ~ “and there you have it.”
Nawrocki is a mini Trump, he is ready to surrender to Moscow should Russia attack Poland (they are not planning to do it in 2025, but they are attacking now to make them reduce or cut any aid for Ukraine, starting from air defences).
Poland’s rise as Europe’s shield is no accident.
Nations that remember occupation understand the cost of weakness.
While others debate abstract ideals, Poland invests in strength.
History teaches a blunt lesson: security isn’t granted by treaties or rhetoric—it’s secured by the willingness and capacity to defend oneself.
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Only Poland captured Moscova , 1919 under president Ignatz Paderewski , but didn't destroy it .