democracy and poland xD in the best case, it’s anocracy. Sorry but poland is closer and closer to russia and belarus, especially since russian invasion
free speech? It’s complicated. I mean, you can do and say more if you’re right wing (or just fascist). If you’re in opposition (leftist, anarchist or just non-right winger) or if you’re immigrant (especially Ukrainian now) then…you better watch out. Let’s say we can use quote of goddamm idi amin “There is freedom of speech, but I cannot guarantee freedom after speech”
corruption? Well, they say it’s solved but it’s hidden and poland pretends “no, we’re fine. Anywho, look at ukraine, it’s so bad there about corruption”
healthcare? In theory we have it but it’s underfunded and corrupted (we just have another corruption scandal…again) and if you want to get much faster, you have to pay and use private healthcare. If you live outside city, good luck then
Well, it’s not as bad as usa but…it’s not good either
Compared to the US where there are two cancerous political parties and nothing else… Ever. Democracy in poland is far better. Instead of two cancerous parties, you have five cancerous parties, but at least there’s some vote migration and resulting shifts of power. In case of US it’s a literal duopoly.
free speech? It’s complicated.
While I agree 100% Poland is much more right wing than US, the freedom of speech is better. You aren’t risking being shot for having wrong opinion here. Nor is police knocking to your doors for shitposting on Twitter like in UK. Worst what happens to left winger is right wingers down voting them into oblivion, which happens often.
healthcare?
It’s shitty but stable. Many people use private services for more mundane issues like dental ect. And while it’s shitty, it won’t bankrupt you. In some cases, homelessness in US is caused by health issues combined with Healthcare costs. Here it just doesn’t happen.
Yeah…and no. In poland, you have several cancerous parties which cooperate with two main cancerous parties. It’s like distinction without a difference. Maybe there is a choice but…
Yet. About police knocking, they were knocking mostly during women’s strike protests in 2020-2021 but now, police mostly surveil opposition (but they don’t surveil fascist or just pro-russian groups. Interesting). Yeah, for now it’s mostly downvoting but for how long? Especially if right wing can count on police
Stable…stably getting worse. Number or services you can use is decreasing. Yeah, surprisingly it’s not that bad as usa but for how long? Especially if you have (another) pro-bussiness government
So just like I said, it’s not as bad as usa but that doesn’t mean poland is a paradise
So, about poland if someone want to know:
Well, it’s not as bad as usa but…it’s not good either
Anyway, fight dystopia, folks
Compared to the US where there are two cancerous political parties and nothing else… Ever. Democracy in poland is far better. Instead of two cancerous parties, you have five cancerous parties, but at least there’s some vote migration and resulting shifts of power. In case of US it’s a literal duopoly.
While I agree 100% Poland is much more right wing than US, the freedom of speech is better. You aren’t risking being shot for having wrong opinion here. Nor is police knocking to your doors for shitposting on Twitter like in UK. Worst what happens to left winger is right wingers down voting them into oblivion, which happens often.
It’s shitty but stable. Many people use private services for more mundane issues like dental ect. And while it’s shitty, it won’t bankrupt you. In some cases, homelessness in US is caused by health issues combined with Healthcare costs. Here it just doesn’t happen.
Yeah…and no. In poland, you have several cancerous parties which cooperate with two main cancerous parties. It’s like distinction without a difference. Maybe there is a choice but…
Yet. About police knocking, they were knocking mostly during women’s strike protests in 2020-2021 but now, police mostly surveil opposition (but they don’t surveil fascist or just pro-russian groups. Interesting). Yeah, for now it’s mostly downvoting but for how long? Especially if right wing can count on police
Stable…stably getting worse. Number or services you can use is decreasing. Yeah, surprisingly it’s not that bad as usa but for how long? Especially if you have (another) pro-bussiness government
So just like I said, it’s not as bad as usa but that doesn’t mean poland is a paradise