The independency March became a symbol of Polish nationalism. origin – Wikimedia Commons. licence – Creative Commons designation – Under the same conditions 4.0 International. Author – Adrian GrycukPoles usage many ways to express patriotic feelings. For some, the elements characteristic of nationalism are consistent with the evidence of unwavering love for their homeland. To others they are antithesis of modern, civic patriotism. How is the boundary between these attitudes determined? How is nationalism demonstrated by the example of the March of independency and the views of Confederate politicians?
What is patriotism? The word itself derives from Greek — “patria” means homeland. As the Integrated Educational Platform website says, patriotism is “the form of respect, love and devotion to our country and the willingness to bear sacrifices for it”. However, there are different interpretations and views of patriotism. For 1 person, being a patriot means participating in the March of Independence, for another, serving in the military or joining a national organization. individual else may view patriotism as a fair payment of taxes and compliance with the law. There are so many different ways to act for the Homeland. An example is Roman Dmowski, who was known for his nationalistic attitude, standing in opposition to the values characteristic of alleged cool Poles. These, in turn, tend to take liberal-left views, frequently basing their beliefs on the circumstantial cult of everything European and Western.
An interesting phenomenon, especially in our country, is the blurring of the border between patriotism and nationalism. Nationalism, in its definition, assumes that "the nation is the highest and most crucial form of socialization... may affect attitudes specified as ethnocentrism, patriotism, or national megalomania." Nationalism so assumes attitudes and actions aimed solely at the welfare of its own homeland, without taking into account the interests of another nationalities in a given area or people outside that country.
The nationalist stance is peculiarly noticeable in the organizers of the independency March. The same is actual of many of its participants. The first initiators of the independency March were then popular nationalist organizations specified as the All-Polish Youth and the National-Radical Camp. The first manifestation took place in 2010 and aimed at expressing opposition to leftist gatherings. Currently, there is an organization called the March of Independence, which is liable for organising demonstrations. It is headed by politician Bartosz Malewski belonging to the National Movement party, who advocates Euroscepticism, nationalism and populism. Her Vice-President is present Deputy Marshal of the Sejm Krzysztof Bosak, who has been associated with nationalist parties for many years. In 2020, he decided to run for president of the Republic of Poland, but failed to decision to the 2nd circular of presidential elections. Last year, Bosak became Deputy talker of the Sejm, although this title was threatened for any time by accusations of the Left in the noisy case of Grzegorz Braun. This equally distinctive MP participated in the 2018 National Movement organization legislature (i.e. even before the fire extinguisher incident). Almost a year before Braun launched an attack on the Khanuk candle in the Sejm, the politician participated in another incident. He removed from court and threw a Christmas tree in the basket decorated with Ukrainian and EU flags. The DA tried to charge him, but she couldn't do it due to his immunity.
As regards participants of the independency March and their behaviour, they actually find confirmation of the words of prof. Paweł Stachowiak. They are a fragment of 1 of the press releases available on the UAM website: “We expect, as has been the case for years, media images of burning rac, chanting hateful slogans, sometimes even brawls.” It is true, as the prof. notes, that during the manifestation 1 can hear profanity, external utmost opinions, or see offensive slogans. This year's example of specified a “works” is simply a poster depicting Prime Minister Donald Tusk “measured” with a weapon to Donald Trump. all Polish citizen has the right to express his opinion, even if it is utmost and not understood by everyone. Nevertheless, on specified a peculiar day as November 11, it is worth that all Poles should be united. possibly it is worth to forget for a minute about political prejudice and to enjoy being free Polish or free Polish.
Deputy talker of the Sejm Krzysztof Bosak (Confederation) during this year's March said: "Poland's strength is Poles who have their identity, who will not renounce the religion of their fathers who will not sale for any euro-silver or transatlantic silver pieces." This passage suggests imposing a certain attitude on Poles, indicating that only those who argue Poland's membership of the European Union and NATO alliance are among the “real” citizens. This is simply a alternatively drastic idea, especially in the current situation, erstwhile Poland is mostly dependent on the issue of economical and military safety from these 2 global organisations. If it were to be detached from other, much stronger countries, the Polish economy would be devastated, and citizens' sense of safety would be seriously threatened. In the face of the expanding threats of war, securing Poland's safety becomes an absolutely crucial issue.
So who is the model patriot? Everyone has a hero in this matter, depending on their individual views. As do the concepts of right and incorrect for everyone have different meanings. However, it is worth noting that nationalism is very different from patriotism. This kind of megalomania can lead to the separation of the country — not geographically, but ideologically — from the remainder of the world, turning its back on people outside of their own society. The separated state is doomed to failure, losing in many fields, including the economical field. Freedom of life of citizens is besides threatened. Does not nationalistic power lead to the formation of a totalitarian system? The nationalist party's power can be seen in many respects as a dystopian imagination for the country. It is so interesting that the increasing number of Poles (according to the latest poll Pollster 13.5% supporters) advocates specified a organization and its imagination of patriotism. Patriotism with quite a few nationalism.
Nicole KRAKOWSKA
