tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post3460218785000939320..comments2024-03-11T08:31:04.022-04:00Comments on Bieganski the Blog: Are We Guilty of Gross Prejudice Towards Poland? by David JacobsonD Goskahttp://www.blogger.com/profile/09353495585591945881noreply@blogger.comBlogger40125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-57645833010745944792012-09-10T14:25:09.802-04:002012-09-10T14:25:09.802-04:00Very interesting article (although it does not ad...Very interesting article (although it does not add much to Your research,dear Danusha)<br /><br />http://rebelya.pl/post/2497/ewa-thompson-o-kolonizacji-europy-srodkowejHannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-51974077569386334222012-09-03T11:50:03.119-04:002012-09-03T11:50:03.119-04:00My own thought is that Dr.G should have been emplo...My own thought is that Dr.G should have been employed by a prestigious media outlet to review books and movies, full time. Her chapter on Hollywood in "Bieganski" is a brilliant analysis of how the propaganda machine works.Sue Knight's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597157298218651144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-14241212235939327722012-09-03T09:59:21.305-04:002012-09-03T09:59:21.305-04:00I wish I could have a done a Ph.D. under Dr. Goska...I wish I could have a done a Ph.D. under Dr. Goska's supervision. At a prestigious university, where her work would have been fully recognized. If wishes were fishes...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-6645177816717993302012-09-03T06:12:16.204-04:002012-09-03T06:12:16.204-04:00This article really is a keeper - so thanks again ...This article really is a keeper - so thanks again Dr.G. for finding and posting.<br /><br />Two more things:<br /><br />"And we must continue to teach our youth both the horrific facts of the Holocaust and its universal and eternal lessons, lest we ever forget."<br /><br />But all that seems to have been learnt from all this memorialising is that it is fine to "unter" others, to vilify them and try to make them despised. If there any lessons to be learnt, I would have hoped that it might have been the opposite one.<br /><br />Also if any lessons had been learnt, could The Crusades have been restarted? <br /><br />Secondly, there is this: "Professor David Shneer, an expert in post-Soviet Eastern European Jewish communities, explained: “The most important thing we can do is stop seeing Poland simply as a graveyard of the Holocaust and to start seeing it as a potential new site of Jewish life.”<br /><br />This is what I mean by tribalism. And please note I am not saying that is what you are advocating Danusha. If I have understood you right, you are saying that this is a political problem and Poles/Polonians, as a community, need to organise an effective political solution.<br /><br />I agree with you, very much, that it is a political problem. We just have different ideas about effective solutions (IF I have understood you right).<br /><br />But why does Poland need to be seen in this way? Did Polish history begin and end with WW2. It wouldn't occur to me that I have a right to judge Israel on how it treats its Polish population, and that everything it does and says should be seen through a filter of Polishness.<br /><br />I don't have a right to judge others, full stop.<br /><br />So my worry is that "the world" is trying push us in this direction.Sue Knight's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597157298218651144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-18579890389546685962012-09-03T04:13:13.273-04:002012-09-03T04:13:13.273-04:00So, as Dr G. has told us in yet another lucid blog...So, as Dr G. has told us in yet another lucid blogpost, there is a big problem at leadership level... Yes.<br /><br />I know that the Biblical solution can seem a bit like the moment in one of the Alice books - is it "Alice Through The Looking Glass"? - (what a wonderful book by the way, so perfectly describing the logical inconsequentiality of a dream) - anyway, lit crits aside, the moment in which one of the creatures tells Alice that to get to where she wants to go, she has to walk in what appears to be the opposite direction.<br /><br />In asking us to be "no part" of the world of politics, in the face of this tsunami of vilification from the world of politics, it may seem that the Bible is doing the same thing. <br /><br />But bear in mind, that when Alice took the advice, she got to where she wanted to go. And I can only say that I am finding that being "no part" of the world is the perfect path, making me so happy now, in that I feel protected; and its one that will lead me to "the land of straightforwardness" - a world without politics, a world in which nature is no longer "red in tooth and claw with ravine", an earth ruled by the law of loving-kindness, which is where I long to be. <br /><br />And I think it has made me much more effective when tackling Polish media issues. I now know what to say and how to say it.<br /><br />Sue Knight's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597157298218651144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-12479358797768580382012-09-02T17:03:38.609-04:002012-09-02T17:03:38.609-04:00Witaj,Łukaszu,
GREAT article.I agree-the Polish g...Witaj,Łukaszu,<br /><br />GREAT article.I agree-the Polish government does NOTHING to promote a positive image of Poland. There Germans, on the other hand, are very adept in conveying their blame onto us.Also, they want to heal us of our "anti-Semitism" (if you start to see psychopathy here, You are not wrong at all).We need to stand up,everyone of us.And hope/pray/vote for a new government.Personally, I think the one of Kaczyński (whom I would not support each and every time) was the best govenment Poland had in 20 years.Also, he was very philosemitic and did very much for Jewish Poles and Polish-Israeli relationship. may G-d grant us a good government,and the sarcasm to take on anti-Polonism.Hannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-4082074366747386782012-09-02T09:47:04.403-04:002012-09-02T09:47:04.403-04:00I was curious how Polish Jews (or Jewish Poles) fe...I was curious how Polish Jews (or Jewish Poles) feel living in Poland. And I've found this page. The link is below. I hope that You will find this interesting. I sure did.<br />http://www.jewishjournal.com/index_new.php/jewrnalism/item/nahum_goldmann_fellowship_how_unconfortable_can_you_feel_in_poland_2012072Łukasznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-937085225794164742012-09-02T07:55:23.300-04:002012-09-02T07:55:23.300-04:00But there was an "and" there.
I said I...But there was an "and" there. <br /><br />I said I understood your points about what we might achieve if we organised. Then I noted, as an addition to that thought, that "the world" (not you Danusha) does reward those who pull back into their tribal groups and fight for their own tribe. And therefore isn't it encouraging us to do so? <br /><br />My thought about where it will all end is speculative - my own speculation, not anybody's elses. As far as I know you have never written or spoken on that subject.<br /><br />But in any case, when i say that the world is rewarding tribal behaviour, I assume it will only reward it for those groups than have PC-protection. How, therefore, to avoid sabotage at leadership level given that we have negative PC-protection?<br /><br />Sue Knight's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597157298218651144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-75228866060942627532012-09-02T06:47:00.126-04:002012-09-02T06:47:00.126-04:00Sue Knight wrote:
"Re tackling this in a pol...Sue Knight wrote:<br /><br />"Re tackling this in a political way, I do understand Dr.Goska's point. And i note that "the world" rewards those who pull back into their tribal group and fight for their own tribe. <br /><br />But where is that going to end? Everyone turning on each other? And given the strength of the political agenda against us, will any serious attempts at organising be neatly sabotaged at leadership level?"<br /><br />I have never "pulled back and fought for my own tribe" or "turned on each other" and I have never recommended that anyone else do so.<br /><br />Sue, if you attempt to post material in the future that attributes things to me that I have not said I will not post them.<br /><br />D Goskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353495585591945881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-1789012654967711102012-09-02T02:30:53.792-04:002012-09-02T02:30:53.792-04:00Hello Hanna, and all, please bear in mind that a l...Hello Hanna, and all, please bear in mind that a lot of effort has gone in to demoralising Poles and Polonians. Its bound to have an effect as it has come from the most powerful media and academe in the world. <br /><br />But, as I am a Christian, trying to be a footstep follower of Christ (in my imperfect, child of Adam, way), its an aid for me in being "no part" of the world. The more nasty the world is, the more it repels me, the more i want to stay away from it.<br /><br />Re tackling this in a political way, I do understand Dr.Goska's point. And i note that "the world" rewards those who pull back into their tribal group and fight for their own tribe. <br /><br />But where is that going to end? Everyone turning on each other? And given the strength of the political agenda against us, will any serious attempts at organising be neatly sabotaged at leadership level?<br /><br />In fact, has that already happened? <br /><br />There is a true refuge for everyone who wants it - within the Christian congregation - one loving family, made up of people from "all tribes and nations and tongues".<br /><br />For example, did Christians in Germany turn on their Christian brothers and sisters in Poland when Hitler told them they were "unter" and must be exterminated?!<br /><br />Of course they did not. They would not even "Heil" Hitler, let alone join his Nazi party, his army or his Gestapo.<br /><br />Jehovah, the true God, the God of Abraham, is a true refuge.<br /><br />And I think the most powerful way to counter this campaign of vilification is to go door to door with the Bible, trying to get people to see what it really says. Its message has a power like no other.<br /><br />I also try to tackle at least one Polish media issue a month. Both Danusha and I belong to a Polish Media Issues group on Facebook, and we have had some successes. And for me it is an occasion to witness, as aren't we clearly seeing "the father of the lie" in action, just as the Inspired Scriptures warn?Sue Knight's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597157298218651144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-3419987870339895842012-09-01T17:37:59.282-04:002012-09-01T17:37:59.282-04:00I agree....I think, and I am saying this in a neut...I agree....I think, and I am saying this in a neutral way, we should try to copy Jewish organizations.The problem to achieve this lies very deep,probably what we need first are some leaders conscient of Polish nationhood,who need to do the same thing their predecessors did during the 19th century-to raise up the Poles spirit,will to fight,self-confidence and cohesion.Jan Paul II was such a leader,who lifted Polands spirit.We need the same thing today,perhaps in a secular form (Rafal Ziemkiewicz is speaking frequently about this phenomenon-the need to,one again,rebuild the Polish people as a nation).its a tricky problem-how to overcome the fact that Poles (who objectively hail from a great nation) feel ashamed while Germans,French,British (those latter two have abnominable histories of colonial abuse in Africa) and so on feel great about themselves? This problem holds true for the rest of the former Soviet-occupied countries as well...Hannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-12524750518258631692012-09-01T10:43:39.130-04:002012-09-01T10:43:39.130-04:00Hanna, taking it upon yourself to be a good will a...Hanna, taking it upon yourself to be a good will ambassador shows that you have good intentions, but organization is a force multiplier and a safeguard against burnout.<br /><br />Just two of many reasons Poles and Polonians should organize.<br /><br />We sabotage ourselves by refusing to do so. D Goskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353495585591945881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-11933183690467157082012-09-01T10:13:58.398-04:002012-09-01T10:13:58.398-04:00Lukasz, thank you for your reply
Forgive me but I...Lukasz, thank you for your reply<br /><br />Forgive me but I will repeat myself.<br /><br />I reject the cherry picking argument. It is intellectually unsatisfying. It reflects an unwillingness to think long and hard and deeply about the topic. It is flip and quick. It is a soundbite. <br /><br />It is not my argument.<br /><br />My argument can be found in "Bieganski," on this matter, specifically, the introduction. <br /><br />Lukasz, you wrote: And all we can do is to listen all those "truths" because it's rude to correct someone from America. Land of the free. Land of the brave.<br /><br />This is not true. There is much that Poles and Polonians can do, none of which Poles or Polonians are doing now. What we can do is outlined in the three-part blog post entitled "The Crisis in Polonian Leadership, Organization, and Vision." D Goskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353495585591945881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-61572237237646384022012-09-01T09:53:15.740-04:002012-09-01T09:53:15.740-04:00Maybe "Hiroshima and Nagasaki" was a bad...Maybe "Hiroshima and Nagasaki" was a bad argument. I forgot about context. But what can be comparable? Rosewood massacre (1923)? Wounded Knee massacre (1890)?<br />Americans come to my country like missionaries. Uneducated, without basic knowledge of language and history. And yet, so overconfident, so sanctimonious. They try to civilize "poor Polish anti-semites". And they pull out this Jedwabne horror story. Proof that there was something in polish mothers milk. <br />They belittle Poles who saved Jews ("why so few?"). And claim that we all profited from Holocaust.<br />And they return home beliving that they made Poles a better men. By humiliating us. <br />And all we can do is to listen all those "truths" because it's rude to correct someone from America. Land of the free. Land of the brave. Łukasznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-78774229754374347312012-09-01T08:40:05.276-04:002012-09-01T08:40:05.276-04:00Lukasz:
"I find that cherry picking (Jedwabn...Lukasz:<br /><br />"I find that cherry picking (Jedwabne, Kielce) to be very unfair. It can be used against every nation. Are Hiroshima and Nagasaki proofs that Americans are racist, genocidal monsters?"<br /><br />I don't agree with the "cherry picking" argument. <br /><br />It comes across as a way to avoid confrontations with dark history or toxic cultural products. I address this in chapter one of "Bieganski" and in that book I offer my own approach, which is not the "cherry picking" argument.<br /><br />Also, the argument that Hiroshima and Nagasaki are proof that Americans are racist and genocidal monsters would work for anti-American loons and no one else. <br /><br />America did not attack Japan; Japan attacked the US. America wanted peace and would have accepted Japan's surrender at any time before the bombing. Comparing the bombing of Hiroshima and Nagasaki to the Kielce pogrom is morally objectionable. Jews did not declare war on Poland. Jews did not bomb Poland. These two events are not comparable. D Goskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353495585591945881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-1763540867249116052012-09-01T08:28:04.404-04:002012-09-01T08:28:04.404-04:00Witaj Hanno,
Property of polish citizens who died ...Witaj Hanno,<br />Property of polish citizens who died without heirs belongs to the state. Tribal or religious membership is irrelevant. Descendants could reclaim their property if they have proper documents. If such property still exists. And if its located on polish territory. <br />I find that cherry picking (Jedwabne, Kielce) to be very unfair. It can be used against every nation. Are Hiroshima and Nagasaki proofs that Americans are racist, genocidal monsters? Threats to mankind very existence? And they deserve to have 9.11 every day till the world ends? Of course not. Łukasznoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-56514272772022900772012-09-01T05:37:58.824-04:002012-09-01T05:37:58.824-04:00Also, Danusha,great idea, but I am not living in t...Also, Danusha,great idea, but I am not living in the US...What I am trying to do is to be an ambassador of Poland to where I live. Which is not easy,very often-some time ago I ran into a self-hating Polish women in a shop who accused the shop owner of being "an anti-Semite" (because he had a beautiful painting of a Jewish men wearing a skullcap and counting coints.No,this is NOT anti-Semitism,as his friend, a Jewish Pole,has stated some time ago...for him,its a way to reconnect in some way with Polands Jewish heritage) and me of being one,too. Because I told her that I don't like how Michnik has behaved lately (dragging his critics into courtrooms on a regular basis,such as Rymkiewicz or Ziemkiewicz),or what Blumsztajn or Graff (all 3 are atheists and thus,in my book,less "Jewish" than I am a Catholic...) are writing or saying-yes,to this crazy hag, normal criticism has become "anti-Semitism".I told her,if this was so,I will try harder to convert.Than I will be,apparently,free to do whatever I want without greater negatie consequences...I am just joking,of course, but self-hating people like this are as harmful as self-hating Jewish people are to the existence of Israel.Acutally,she was not talking,she was hurling verbal abuses at both of us,than said that the "Germans are right to hate Turks" and than she ran off. We Poles unfortunately have not only enemies from within but also from without...<br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-44159310190691425422012-09-01T05:28:04.129-04:002012-09-01T05:28:04.129-04:00Whenever something went wrong, if a computer crash...Whenever something went wrong, if a computer crashed or a meal was late, the standing response was: “It’s Poland.”<br /><br />Oh,overlooked that.You.got.to.be.kidding.me. Danusha,could You perhaps, as the author to,I don't know, share some more thoughts about this topic? Because it s.th young Poles get CONSTANTLY annoyed with,worse,by means of internet,this sickness is spreading around the world,but not...young Germans. I am also thinking from a religious angle,as a Polish rabbi told me once-blaming Poland is a sin,because it is the equivalent of lying-why aren't more people feeling like this? Also,I would like to know if he thinks that,if Poland would pay the f.e World Jewish Congress would start speaking in bright colours of Poland and making some good advertisement for Poland-cynical,I know, but I am wondering (who's secretary general,Isaac Singer,once said: <br /><br />In 1996, the Reuters news agency reported that at a meeting of the WJC congress in Buenos Aires, Singer said "[m]ore than three million Jews died in Poland and the Polish people are not going to be the heirs of the Polish Jews. We are never going to allow this.... They're gonna hear from us until Poland freezes over again. If Poland does not satisfy Jewish claims it will be publicly attacked and humiliated."[2] This was perceived as another threat, but this time against Poland)<br /><br />This is NOT about about individual claims,by the very owners or their children. The WJC suggested that Poland should just pay (sorry,right now,I am not able to find the article were it is explicitly stated so) <br />them the money,into trust funds they will manage on behalf of the,right now, non-existant Jewish communities.An idea unheard of in other countries,as far as I know.Than,there are niceties such as this here,by members of this groups.<br /><br />Rosensaft stated earlier this week that the Jewish community "should stop injecting tourist and other dollars into the Polish economy," prompting a wave of controversy.<br />Poland will not pay,as we dont have that kind of money-Poland would collaps under such a burden right now.No one seems to care.Which caused another uproar,and accusations of "anti-Semitism", "having benefited form the "nazi" crimes","Poles were no innocent bystanders,look at Jedwabne or Kielce...". Funny, some people are behaving as a caricature of the "greedy Jew".Probably because they know that they will get away with it,sadly.<br /><br /><br /><br /><br />Hannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-18779970073638150322012-09-01T02:53:14.695-04:002012-09-01T02:53:14.695-04:00By the way, is there a terrible pun in the headlin...By the way, is there a terrible pun in the headline of this blog - given Professor Jan Gross and his lauded and applauded trilogy about how horrible all us Poles are?<br /><br />And, yes, Hanna, Dr.G and I have different ideas about how to tackle this, but we both see the wrongness of it, and the nasty politics behind this continued vilification of all things Polish. If you read Danusha's book about the stereotype, "Bieganski", you will find those politics discussed, and they are chilling. But I would always add my usual warning - please read Psalm 37 before, during and after reading - as an antidote to the poisonous politics that Danusha has bravely and lucidly written about.<br /><br />Our Creator - Jehovah, the God of Abraham, the true God, has promised us that He will deal with the situation on earth. <br /><br />For example, Daniel 2:44 says: “And in the days of those kings the God of heaven will set up a kingdom that will never be brought to ruin. And the kingdom itself will not be passed on to any other people. It will crush and put an end to all these kingdoms, and it itself will stand to times indefinite." <br /><br />The incoming Kingdom of God will put an end to the terrible era on the earth in which Satan, and imperfect men, have been in charge. We will have a perfect, loving heavenly government ruling over us.<br /><br />But given that this whole system of things is to be destroyed, isn't it very important to stand clear - to be "no part" of the world?<br /><br />I do try to tackle a Polish media issue a month - usually by pointing out the increasingly blatant double standards. Its also a good way to witness, as it all seems yet another a powerful illustration of how true the Inspired Scriptures are.<br /><br />The Bible tells us that "the father of the lie" is in charge of the present system of things. And how else could the history of WW2 be so revised within living memory of the events?<br /><br />Sue Knight's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597157298218651144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-87447409982603705712012-08-31T18:50:30.476-04:002012-08-31T18:50:30.476-04:00Hanna, no need to lose faith. Rather, take action....Hanna, no need to lose faith. Rather, take action. <br /><br />Here's a place to start:<br /><br />http://bieganski-the-blog.blogspot.com/2011/11/crisis-in-polonian-leadership.htmlD Goskahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09353495585591945881noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-74478660117617446432012-08-31T17:45:47.864-04:002012-08-31T17:45:47.864-04:00Hello Hanna, this is all just politics - and polit...Hello Hanna, this is all just politics - and politics is a pretty nasty business it seems to me. The silver lining for me is that it all helps me to be "no part" of the world, as our Creator asks us to be. I take no part in politics, don't vote, try to stay neutral, and try not to let the attitudes of "the world" either rub off on me, or pressure me into behaving the way it does.<br /><br />So please don't lose faith in Jehovah. Think how lovely and perfect his standards are. For example, while "the world", via its most powerful media and academe, is pressuring me to denounce and despise my father because he was Polish, the God of Abraham tells me to love and to honour him. <br /><br />As I loved both my parents very much, that is what I want to do. So this draws me to God, and away from "the world". <br /><br />Please let it do the same for you.<br /><br />And remember that this present system of things on the earth is about to be destroyed. Not a vestige of it will be left. So don't let it get to you too much.<br /><br />If you want to talk to me Hanna, Dr.Goska has my email address, and she is welcome to give it to you if you want it. I must tell you though that I am a Jehovah's Witness, as I know that many people would not want to talk to me because of that.<br /><br />But truly, the teaching from the Inspired Scriptures, both Hebrew and Christian Greek, can help us to deal with everything, perfectly. And stay calm and happy.Sue Knight's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597157298218651144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-82389911319185396042012-08-31T15:08:59.060-04:002012-08-31T15:08:59.060-04:00Also, the current Polish government does,apparentl...Also, the current Polish government does,apparently,NOT REALIZE the damage it is doing to Polish reputation with the endorsement of a heavily anti-Polish book called „Inferno of Choices“ (written by s.o with a,er,murky past as a communist)-dont believe me? use a Website that translates whole websites and check this article in German,also,check the comments!!! You will loose faith in humanity,very likely-it proofs perfectly a point Goska is making in her book-the transfer of blame from Germany onto----countries that have suffered immensely under Nazi German tyranny-http://www.faz.net/aktuell/politik/ausland/polens-rolle-im-holocaust-die-wahrheit-schwarz-auf-weiss-11851564.html<br /><br />Some points made: Polands role in in the Holocaust-it suggests that mainly the "right" is angry (Im not right-wing,but I am angry nethertheless).It admits that there was a Zegota,but still,Jews were often denunciated and sold out (bottomline,whatever you did,it sxcked nethertheless).I agree with the "bad Polish right-winger"-the world knows about Oskar Schindler,but NO ONE knows about the awesome Irena Sendler (one of my personal heroes)-this is indeed a failure of the Ministry of Foreign Affairs.I agree-the Germans KNOW what they are doing,like enlisting the criminal opportunist Stauffenberg (an opportunist,vile anti-Semite,anti-Slav,anti-Gypsy,anti-democrat,ultra-nationalist-I am not making this up,check for yourselves!) as a "hero"-he is starring in a movie,not the real-life hero Witold Pilecki.Ah yes,and this article is also speculating why the Polish Foreign Ministry is publishing s.th that damaging to Polands reputation (yes,it seems that they too think this is incredibly not smart)-because they want to calm amongst others the Jewish World Congress who is demanding indemnities and want to proof that Poland is able to fight its past demons ect. Countries with intelligent foreign policy like,lets say,Denmark, are downplaying what,eh,is not very laudable (like the Danish SS) and emphasizing the rescue of Jews (but, the situation was far easier for rescue,Danes were not untermenschen to be extermined,Sweden was neutral and reachable by rafts during good weather)-Effects? everyone likes the Danes.And Lego,of course. Poland does.....nothing,plus the opposite.Effets? Poles have to bear smears,and lest we forget-its called "character assassination" for a reason.<br /><br />I apologize for my rant-things like this make me loose faith.Hannanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-67096290372774619872012-08-30T16:08:31.071-04:002012-08-30T16:08:31.071-04:00I too have got used to all this nastiness Hanna. ...I too have got used to all this nastiness Hanna. And truly Psalm 37 gives us not only the perfect advice on how to handle it, but also assures us - all of us children of Adam - a rescue, if we will accept it. I can't tell you how grateful I am to the true God, the God of Abraham.<br /><br />And let's face it, if "the world" were constantly telling us how wonderful us Poles/Polonians are, then we could be sure we were doing something wrong. <br /><br />By the way, Jews do proseletyse. Remember that the first members of the Christian congregation were all Jewish, as are all the writers of the Christian Greek Scriptures. And followers of Christ are going door to door worldwide to this day, telling all who will listen the good news about the incoming Kingdom of God.<br /><br />Which gives me a feeling of guilt as I haven't been able to do a lot myself this summer owing to my arthritis...<br />Sue Knight's Bloghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12597157298218651144noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-73953618608689824982012-08-30T15:57:41.139-04:002012-08-30T15:57:41.139-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8471082069031980581.post-40114443337997950142012-08-30T14:21:17.493-04:002012-08-30T14:21:17.493-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com