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Hydroquake_Vortex t1_iqz1n9e wrote

Reply to comment by 9405t4r in Poland demands $1.3 trillion in war damages from Germany by allergic-toeveryting

They gave Poland land. Poland declined monetary reparations in the 50s

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DrFoetusLtd t1_iqzd64f wrote

It's my understanding Poland does this every now and then to gain political leverage. Kinda like how Turkey acts up in order to pressure NATO. They don't actually expect to get it

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CutthroatGigarape t1_iqzhbxv wrote

Political leverage? By constantly looking like a crying kid throwing a fit? Everyone is pointing and laughing, at best.

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MaxBandit t1_iqzmvzo wrote

In Poland, the right wing gets to do this, get denied, and point at Europe and say "See? They won't even compensate us for WW2! Fuck Europe, and vote for us again!". It's just the usual election cycle

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j4ck_0f_bl4des t1_iqzxi35 wrote

Right wing is right wing. Doesn't matter which country they're all fucking idiots. I think the Native American tribal councils should demand about 10 trillion from Poland and every other country that has anyone living in North America. Each. Back rent.

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krisdaschwab912 t1_iqzt47q wrote

Well, that's the Polish government in a nutshell, but unfortunately about 35% of the country still supports PiS so we're stuck with them for now.

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Speciou5 t1_ir1bhi0 wrote

It stirs up nationalism, the feeling of being a victim, and selfishness. All things that'd bring out more right-wing voters.

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