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by jakobnissen 144 days ago
When we pay aid to poor countries and they remain poor, we gripe. When we subsidize poor countries and they get rich, we also gripe.

I for one am happy to see what the Poles have achieved since independence, and proud to have supported them.

I mean, isn’t this exactly the European project working as intended? A strong market economy, a democracy (if they can keep it so), a strong ally and partner, and a bulwark against Russian aggression. What could you possibly find more worthy to invest in than that?