Poles Will No Longer Blindly Follow America
Marcin Bosacki, Gazeta Wyborcza | July 17, 2008
Failing missile shield negotiations with Poland are a symbol of decline of American influence and attractiveness under Bush. ++ Too much bad blood has been spilled between Washington and Warsaw, and the Poles are no longer prepared to blindly follow their ally. ++ The new Polish Prime Minister, Tusk, is prepared to adopt a much tougher stance in relations with the US. ++ Due to the Guantanamo and Abu Ghraib controversies Polish voters no longer automatically associate America with democracy and human rights.
Sun, Sep 13th 2009, 20:40
Amarjyoti Acharya
This idea immediately makes one then expect to find results of Human Development indices and observance of Human Rights within Poland to show a similar forward movement. I am eagerly awaiting to read the findings of the relevant organizations and bodies to vindicate one's new found optimism for Poland and the Polish people!