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Poland – Under Pressure

Posted on Wednesday, March 23, 2022
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Mainstream media is not reporting it – because they do not know. AMAC is reporting it because our ties are strong, long, and real. Poland is under enormous pressure. Close friends – American and Polish – who are in Poland make critical facts clear. They are worth knowing.

First, Poland is a NATO member, one of the best. Why? Because they are on the front lines with Russia, they always have been. Because they are a People deeply rooted in courage, faith, and undying commitment to freedom, and because they pay their bills, speak their mind, and love America.

Second, Poland is facing a real challenge from Russia, not the first, perhaps not the last, but a real one – and America needs to see Poland as the tip of the spear, ready to fight, and we, ready to fight with Poland. Let us hope Article 5 is not triggered, and Poland is not attacked – but if they are, we must be there.  

In WWII, American troops in Italy and confronting Germany were extraordinary – these kids, 16, 17, 18, 19, 20, who saved the world. Guess what; they fought side by side with Poles. Young men who were from Poland, most Catholic, all lovers of freedom, stood shoulder to shoulder with American kids.

The world must pray we do not find NATO at war with Russia. But let Russian leadership know, if that article is triggered, the American force structure, capable of crushing Russian conventional forces, will be deployed to defend Poland – and all other NATO states. Poland and America are of one cloth.

Third, many do not understand what is happening in Ukraine and Poland. This is unreported news. The U.S. State Department is providing vests, helmets, defensive weapons, ammunition, and firearms to those who are allies, and to the Ukrainian police and border patrol. See, e.g., U.S. Security Cooperation With Ukraine.

The word freedom is tossed about as if water, air, or some simple commodity. It is not. Poland knows it. Ukraine knows it. We should know it. It is only real if defended, and that is why State – and the Poles – are helping Ukrainians survive this immoral onslaught.

Fourth, refugees are often displaced and end up in camps. No western media outlet is reporting what comes to me daily from friends in Poland – a tough, remarkable, compassionate, and important reality. Poles are not corralling Ukrainians in refugee camps, even as numbers edge toward 3 million.

No, Poles are taking these Ukrainian refugee families – 3 and 4 at a time – into their homes. That is what is happening across Poland, and it is both beautiful and stressful, remarkable and trying. The West must help Poland address the refugee crisis, and in this act – we will also be keeping faith with the Poles.

Finally, understand now what is easy to forget:  What Europe is facing is an attack on all civilized countries, especially countries like Poland. This attack is personal, real, and not avoidable. Moral people must help those in need. Poles are doing that. We must, too.  

We all need to step up – to help the Poles, as well as the Ukrainians, because the test of courage and compassion is not about theory, not just about hopes and prayers, but about action.

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Spitfire?1940
Spitfire?1940
2 years ago

During the ‘Battle of Britain’ 1940, no less than 2 of the RAF sqdns fighting the Luftwaffe were manned exclusively by Polish airmen,who fought like tigers.Due to their valor,Britain and the free world was saved.

Jeb
Jeb
2 years ago

I wish there was a way to be teamed up with a Polish family who has taken in refugees. I don’t trust giving money or goods to organizations, but wouldn’t mind giving directly to a Polish household.

anna hubert
anna hubert
2 years ago

it’s good to know that Ukrainian pilice and boarder patrol are reciving our help

dbro
dbro
2 years ago

I know how Polish people are feeling. When I was there, I tried to speak to them in Russian. My thoughts being a part of USSR they would understand, but if they did, they did not like me speaking Russian to them; I quickly learned they spoke English well. The were courteous, respectful and helpful, I made several friends. We have good allies there, and Ukrainians are lucky to have their help.

Max
Max
2 years ago

Hurray for Polish humanity!! Poland is the frontline border for NATO if aggression does occur. Will the rest of NATO respond under Article V incursion.? That remains to be seen. WWII, for example, the US military prepared for the worst as best as they could due to the nation’s budget restrictions and were caught flat footed at the beginning and built up strength to go on the offensive, eventually crushing the Axis powers along with the rest of the Allied Powers. As for NATO, the members were not prepared for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, although they all knew it was coming. Their continued reliance on Russian resources to keep their economies running is an ace for Russia. Now that the bear has momentarily stumbled, will NATO members still ramp up their defense expenditures so they will be prepared for future Russian endeavors or will they go back into hibernation? We can only wait and see what will happen.

joe mchugh
joe mchugh
2 years ago

The author, Robert B. Charles, wrote an inspiring article about the plight of the Ukrainians, and the support of the generous Polish people. I am here to say that I will try to be at the terminal to wave goodby to Mr. Charles when he travels to Poland to offer his assistance to those beleaguered people. It does my heart good to know that there are still people who identify with the downtrodden of the world.

I fully expect the Mr. Charles will subsequently move on to the other places of oppression and tribulation in the world. There are too many such places to name individually but these are all opportunities for people like Mr. Charles to show one and all just how important it is to stand up and be counted.

Mr. Charles, you have my best wishes and hopes to succeed in your laudable quest to do something tangible for others in need. Please know that you are a hero in the hearts of all who share your concern
about a people who are unjustly assaulted by aggressor nations. Um, …….. I regret to say that my hopes and good wishes are all that I can offer since my financial situation is somewhat constrained.
Not to mention the 30-trillion dollar national debt that we are all obligated to repay. That’s one of the reasons that I am so inspired by you, you sound like you have the where with all to actually carry out what you call for others to do.

Oh, and I also wish you good luck on your noble journey.

Ronald Clidence
Ronald Clidence
2 years ago

Is Poland next to be thrown under the bus by Biden administration?

Stephen Russell
Stephen Russell
2 years ago

Rerun Sept 1939
& April 1945
by Germans & then Russians
Same pressures

Spitfire?1940
Spitfire?1940
2 years ago

‘Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed,by so many to so few’.Sir Winston Churchill 1940 .As well as Brits RAF Fighter Command was composed of a few yanks South Africans,Irish,Rhodesians,Poles,Checks.French,Danes,Israelis,Canadians,Australians,Kiwis and at least 2 Indian gentlemen.We enjoy freedom today because many of these men gave their lives for us sod stop taking FREEDOM for granted.Remember them and all the others who died that we might live on Memorial Day this year.

Myrna Wade
Myrna Wade
2 years ago

Putin stuck now and was always watching for a moment when American resolve appeared to be cast aside. I hope this dufus does not remain in charge long enough for Putin to succeed.

Spitfire?1940
Spitfire?1940
2 years ago

During the ‘Battle of Britain’ 1940, no less than 2 of the RAF sqdns fighting the Luftwaffe were manned exclusively by Polish airmen,who fought like tigers.Due to their valor,Britain and the free world was saved.

Jeb
Jeb
2 years ago

I wish there was a way to be teamed up with a Polish family who has taken in refugees. I don’t trust giving money or goods to organizations, but wouldn’t mind giving directly to a Polish household.

anna hubert
anna hubert
2 years ago

it’s good to know that Ukrainian pilice and boarder patrol are reciving our help

dbro
dbro
2 years ago

I know how Polish people are feeling. When I was there, I tried to speak to them in Russian. My thoughts being a part of USSR they would understand, but if they did, they did not like me speaking Russian to them; I quickly learned they spoke English well. The were courteous, respectful and helpful, I made several friends. We have good allies there, and Ukrainians are lucky to have their help.

Max
Max
2 years ago

Hurray for Polish humanity!! Poland is the frontline border for NATO if aggression does occur. Will the rest of NATO respond under Article V incursion.? That remains to be seen. WWII, for example, the US military prepared for the worst as best as they could due to the nation’s budget restrictions and were caught flat footed at the beginning and built up strength to go on the offensive, eventually crushing the Axis powers along with the rest of the Allied Powers. As for NATO, the members were not prepared for Russia’s invasion of Ukraine, although they all knew it was coming. Their continued reliance on Russian resources to keep their economies running is an ace for Russia. Now that the bear has momentarily stumbled, will NATO members still ramp up their defense expenditures so they will be prepared for future Russian endeavors or will they go back into hibernation? We can only wait and see what will happen.

joe mchugh
joe mchugh
2 years ago

The author, Robert B. Charles, wrote an inspiring article about the plight of the Ukrainians, and the support of the generous Polish people. I am here to say that I will try to be at the terminal to wave goodby to Mr. Charles when he travels to Poland to offer his assistance to those beleaguered people. It does my heart good to know that there are still people who identify with the downtrodden of the world.

I fully expect the Mr. Charles will subsequently move on to the other places of oppression and tribulation in the world. There are too many such places to name individually but these are all opportunities for people like Mr. Charles to show one and all just how important it is to stand up and be counted.

Mr. Charles, you have my best wishes and hopes to succeed in your laudable quest to do something tangible for others in need. Please know that you are a hero in the hearts of all who share your concern
about a people who are unjustly assaulted by aggressor nations. Um, …….. I regret to say that my hopes and good wishes are all that I can offer since my financial situation is somewhat constrained.
Not to mention the 30-trillion dollar national debt that we are all obligated to repay. That’s one of the reasons that I am so inspired by you, you sound like you have the where with all to actually carry out what you call for others to do.

Oh, and I also wish you good luck on your noble journey.

Ronald Clidence
Ronald Clidence
2 years ago

Is Poland next to be thrown under the bus by Biden administration?

Stephen Russell
Stephen Russell
2 years ago

Rerun Sept 1939
& April 1945
by Germans & then Russians
Same pressures

Spitfire?1940
Spitfire?1940
2 years ago

‘Never in the field of human conflict was so much owed,by so many to so few’.Sir Winston Churchill 1940 .As well as Brits RAF Fighter Command was composed of a few yanks South Africans,Irish,Rhodesians,Poles,Checks.French,Danes,Israelis,Canadians,Australians,Kiwis and at least 2 Indian gentlemen.We enjoy freedom today because many of these men gave their lives for us sod stop taking FREEDOM for granted.Remember them and all the others who died that we might live on Memorial Day this year.

Myrna Wade
Myrna Wade
2 years ago

Putin stuck now and was always watching for a moment when American resolve appeared to be cast aside. I hope this dufus does not remain in charge long enough for Putin to succeed.

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