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As a person who grew up in Poland. In the 80s and 90s USA was idolized and admired. Yes, even in the 80s when officially Poland was still in a soviet influenc
by kuboble 1y ago
As a person who grew up in Poland.
In the 80s and 90s USA was idolized and admired. Yes, even in the 80s when officially Poland was still in a soviet influence sphere with soviet and communist propaganda being everywhere.
The word "Ameryka" was a colloquial used to describe something amazing, rich, high tech. The myth of American freedom, that in America hard work can lead to personal eneichment were told like fairy tales.
When Poland joined NATO it was like dream come true. There was this huge enthusiasm of becoming officially friends and allies of USA.
We looked up so much to the USA.
It's really sad to see that completely disappear.