Alek Rybczynski, CFP's Poland Reporter ——Bio and Archives--November 20, 2024
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After centuries of glory and the loss of independence at the end of the 18th century as a result of partitions that erased Poland from the political map of the world for 150 years, Poles were put to a difficult test to preserve their national identity and inspiring patriotism despite captivity and systematic repressions aimed at denationalizing the entire population.
After regaining independence in 1918, Poland did not enjoy freedom for long. World War II, and the Yalta Treaty that followed, deprived Poles of independence for decades to come.
Despite this, the spirit of independence, a deep awareness of national roots, the need for rebellion and the ability to fight for every, even the smallest, piece of freedom made Poles a symbol of courage, heroism and rebellious nature for the vast majority of the world. This beautiful image took on even stronger colours during the rise of “Solidarity,” which in the public consciousness became the catalyst for the fall of communism.
Today, it is claimed that Poland is once again independent; impressive patriotic marches are taking place throughout the country on Independence Day, and society seems to be content, focused on enjoying prosperity and freedom, a semblance of which can still be highly valued.
What is it really like?
A careful observer might notice that from a contesting, critical nation, perceiving dangers, not yielding to manipulation, attempts to enslave with lies and tightening the political screw, Poles have changed into an uncritical society, immersed in an unreal dream, or even hypnosis.
Why is this happening? What makes us from the European avant-garde, signaling threats and able to see true evil, become a mindless sponge absorbing propaganda and yielding to any manipulation. It can be safely said that lies have become a value, and truth an unnecessary, compromising weakness.
It is hard to explain this shocking turn, this retreat from reality, the instinct of self-preservation and common sense. Just two years ago, at the beginning of the armed conflict in Ukraine, when the Americans proposed that Poland give Ukraine post-Soviet MiG fighters, the government suggested that the planes should first be transferred to the base in Ramstein, Germany, after which the Americans were to return the combat equipment to Ukraine. They did not want to offend Putin, who was supposed to attack Lisbon any day now. This was met with the approval of the Poles, who were pleased that politicians were reasonable, cautious and by supporting Ukraine, they were not exposing Poland to retaliation from Russia.
Now the situation has completely changed. The society does not react when military transports roll through Poland, when Polish weapons are sent to the front in broad daylight, when NATO manoeuvres have been ongoing in Poland since March (they may have ended, but no one has announced it). The society does not react even when the Minister of National Defense declares readiness to shoot down Russian missiles over Ukrainian territory.
In the blink of an eye, moderate politicians have turned into crazy warmongers.
Poles do not react and behave as if they lived in a carefree land of prosperity, disturbed by political discord and an alarming increase in the cost of living, but still allowing for a peaceful existence, holidays, trips, entertainment and dealing with unimportant and trivial matters.
What happened? Where does this passivity, carelessness and complete lack of fear of serious threats come from?
You can blame everything on propaganda, but after all, Poles have great experience in fighting lies, in exposing falsehood and insidious attacks.
The real cause can only be systematic mind control, manipulation and distraction technology. It sounds like a real "conspiracy theory”—you can already see smirky smiles and hear ridiculing epithets, intended to effectively discredit this hypothesis.
Is that right?
It is well known that mind control technology, often associated with psychological manipulation and coercion, has profound implications for societies and nations.
Rapid advances in technology, particularly in neurological weapons and communications, have made mind control techniques more effective. These technologies can manipulate thoughts and emotions, potentially leading to forms of social control that undermine individual autonomy. Advances in brain-computer dependency may enable direct manipulation of mental processes, thereby threatening personal freedom and privacy.
The effects of mind control extend beyond individual victims to affect social structures. Fear, disinformation, and social conditioning play key roles in how these technologies have been used during the pandemic and then after the outbreak of war in Ukraine.
The concept of mind control is historically associated with programs such as MKUltra, used by the CIA from the 1950s to the 1970s. Their goal was to develop interrogation techniques and psychological manipulation. This brainwashing program involved unethical experimentation on unwitting subjects using drugs, hypnosis, and other methods to test the limits of human behavior and consciousness. The MKUltra experiments raise broader concerns about government control over individual autonomy and mental states.
Today, advances in neurotechnology have led to more sophisticated methods of influencing behavior than the primitive techniques of MKUltra. Current technologies include:
These are sophisticated methods of influence that are used to control the thoughts, emotions, and behaviors of individuals. Techniques of psychomanipulation of social groups can take many forms. From emotional manipulation to social pressure and intimidation, each of these methods aims to achieve the intended goals at the expense of individual autonomy and independent thinking.
It is impossible not to mention media manipulation, a technique consisting in the selective presentation of information in the media, which affects social perception. Selective presentation of facts and presentation of events in a one-sided way imposes a binding political narrative on recipients. This is aimed at controlling public opinion and, although characteristic of totalitarian states, is perversely used today by countries of “freedom and democracy”. Poland is a drastic example of the use of such propaganda, completely distorting the possibility of an objective assessment of events and news.
This process of systematically changing individual beliefs, painless brainwashing is facilitated by the systematic isolation of Polish society from world news and events, usually presented only on the margins and in a one-sided arrangement, convenient for the governments way.
The above facts only confirm the probability of the previously presented hypothesis about the manipulation of Polish society and its specific "hibernation" in a state of feeling of security and indifference to the irresponsible policy of the government. Poland, being a puppet in the hands of global forces whose goal is to constantly continue the war, destabilizing Europe and contributing to the depopulation of the planet, has been called the "leader" of NATO's eastern flank and exposed to mortal danger. Poles have been made to live carefree and, having a completely unjustified sense of security, they watch the approaching catastrophe calmly and without fear.
One can only wonder what has had the greatest influence on this hypnotic state: the media and propaganda, mind control, pharmaceutical interventions, the herd drive behind the voice of celebrities, always convincing us of the prevailing, politically correct narrative, or perhaps blind and boundless trust in politicians who are leading the nation into an ever-deeper mire.
The question is whether the phenomenon described above concerns only Poland, or is it also the experience of other countries of the so-called "free world", subjected to manipulation, tailored by one, totalitarian hand. The same, unanimous chorus of propagandists can be heard today over the civilization that we could once be so proud of.
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I am a Polish Canadian poet, writer, journalist, editor and videographer. I have published many poetry books, and received prestigious awards, including best poetry book debut in Poland. In Canada, I published the literary and arts magazine “Oceanic Letter” for almost ten years. Now I am publisher and editor-in-chief of the online magazine Polska Canada. I interviewed Nobel Prize winner Joseph Brodsky, Canadian composer Marjan Mozetich and many others. My journalism is devoted to subjects silenced in the mainstream media. I have written articles on Freedom Convoy for readers in Poland, and I am publishing summaries of uncovered news which matters to our freedoms and fight against a liberal, globalist agenda and political correctness narrative. In 2018 together with Canadians Captains Barry and Matt Sheehy and Paul Sheehy I went to Poland, invited by Polish Government officials, to honour Polish and Canadian soldiers, who fought in WWII. I have made a video, documenting the trip.
Right now I am in Poland for personal reasons, but also to cover the dangerous pro-war propaganda and Poland’s involvement in the conflict in Ukraine. I would love to contribute to Canadian independent media coverage of the complex situation in Europe, and share my experiences with my fellow Canadians. I am thinking of short video presentations and brief articles, written from the point of view of a Polish Canadian, who has roots in European culture.