Even as French President Emmanuel Macron slammed President Donald Trump’s “nationalism” remarks, the nation of Poland launched a patriotic celebration.
“Patriotism is the exact opposite of nationalism,” Macron said at a ceremony marking the 100th anniversary of the end of World War I, taking direct aim at Trump’s “America First” view.
But in Poland, as hundreds of thousands of patriots took to the streets, a clear love of country was in full display.
This is what Poland looks like tomorrow! While mainstream media call them extremists, we call them people who love their country! pic.twitter.com/TXtb2oG4KM
— Voice of Europe ???? (@V_of_Europe) November 10, 2018
Poland today ???????????? #PL100 pic.twitter.com/mqachqNwl9
— Jack Posobiec ???????? (@JackPosobiec) November 11, 2018
More than 200,000 people joined a parade in the Polish capital of Warsaw to celebrate 100 years of Polish independence.
Probably the best video from the Polish #IndependenceDayMarch.
300 000 Polish conservatives, nationalists and patriots gathering on the streets of Warsaw for joint march.
The tradition to light flares comes from football stadiums and creates an incredible visual effect.#Optics pic.twitter.com/G2LXg0UNpx
— BasedPoland (@BasedPoland) November 12, 2018
“Long live Poland. Long live a free, sovereign republic,” President Andrzej Duda said as the event began.
President of Poland leading the national anthem at the start of the Independence March pic.twitter.com/eGZ2yY1amn
— Jack Posobiec ???????? (@JackPosobiec) November 12, 2018
The Polish Hymn sung by tens of thousands of Poles, during a concert celebrating the 100th anniversary of Poland regaining its independence. What an experience!
It touches the heart! ????????❤️???? pic.twitter.com/y8BqOTAWXC— Wilhelm Cobra ???????? ????(bolszewik z PIS) (@Wilhelm_Cobra) November 11, 2018
The ever-widening divisions in Europe could be seen as Poland’s leaders marched with citizens while at a World War I commemoration ceremony in Paris, Macron and German Chancellor Angela Merkel made a show of unity. Critics, like Macron, have blamed nationalism for the divisions in the European Union and claimed far-right extremists have been given a platform.
Globalism, in a nutshell pic.twitter.com/RsICCxdP1o
— Will Chamberlain ???????? (@willchamberlain) November 12, 2018
Those who call Poland “far right” betray their utter ignorance of history – the older people I marched with yesterday fought the damned Nazis.#MarszNiepodelgłości2018 https://t.co/UmjgsUKpON
— Stefan Molyneux (@StefanMolyneux) November 12, 2018
But the healthy pride in their nation has boosted Poland’s patriotism and the effects can be seen throughout the nation that reclaimed its independence in 1918.
Poland marks a century of independence with major celebrations held in capital of Warsaw pic.twitter.com/fhQakXk7LU
— China Xinhua News (@XHNews) November 12, 2018
Happy Independence Day, Poland! #PL100 ???????? pic.twitter.com/cJTj2UIHep
— Jack Posobiec ???????? (@JackPosobiec) November 11, 2018
The largest march in Polish history just ended
And the streets are pristine pic.twitter.com/v8nN2LZ9d9
— Jack Posobiec ???????? (@JackPosobiec) November 11, 2018
President Trump tweeted a congratulatory message to Poland, which has embraced his protectionist views.
Poland, a great country – Congratulations on the 100th Anniversary of your Independence. I will never forget my time there! pic.twitter.com/gEme6McF1x
— Donald J. Trump (@realDonaldTrump) November 11, 2018
But the left has had trouble grasping the patriotism and true meaning of nationalism, labeling the parades and celebrations as extremist, fascist and violent. California Democrat Rep. Adam Schiff warned that “liberal democracy” is under attack.
It’s not only that nationalism is on the rise around the globe, but also its pernicious twin, authoritarianism. From Poland to Hungary, Brazil to the Philippines, liberal democracy is being challenged everywhere and America must rise to its defense. We must be freedom’s champion. https://t.co/tGrftK7OaZ
— Adam Schiff (@RepAdamSchiff) November 12, 2018
200,000 fascists and Nazis march in Warsaw, Poland led by the President and Prime Minister. Calling for an ethnically cleansed Poland and basically a 2nd Holocaust. pic.twitter.com/qoZYBjwI4V
— Anonymous???? (@YourAnonCentral) November 12, 2018
Many voices on social media silenced the critics, proving in words and videos that the people of Poland have a lot to celebrate.
Those who call Poland “far right” betray their utter ignorance of history – the older people I marched with yesterday fought the damned Nazis.#MarszNiepodelgłości2018 https://t.co/UmjgsUKpON
— Stefan Molyneux (@StefanMolyneux) November 12, 2018
Probably the best banner at the Poland independence march pic.twitter.com/UGLIOOiqqj
— Matthew Schmitz (@matthewschmitz) November 12, 2018
I also went on the white-and-red march, with pride and joy, accompanied by >200,000 ppl.
It was very positive! Applause for the services for ensuring our safety!
My recording. Proud of Poland!#PL100 ????????
Pass it on and stop the media’s manipulation! pic.twitter.com/Ln3PRwuZM5— Marcin Czapliński (@czaplinskiii) November 12, 2018
Poland is safe
Because Poland remembers
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— Jack Posobiec ???????? (@JackPosobiec) November 11, 2018
Tego nie zobaczycie w lewicowych mediach. Fenomelnalne nagrania “Reżysera Życia” z #MarszNiepodleglosci . Naprawdę warto.https://t.co/g4xMD59pmC
You will not see that in the left-wing, European media. Phenomenal recordings from #MarchIndependence . @JackPosobiec
— Wojciech Wybranowski (@wybranowski) November 12, 2018
Poland gets it #MarszNiepodległości #PL100 pic.twitter.com/7ubepFxOcs
— Jack Posobiec ???????? (@JackPosobiec) November 11, 2018
It’s great to see honest national pride.
And although the flags in the following picture are different, the sentiment remains the same… pic.twitter.com/07qMB0HLDt— Mat Finnimore (@MarlboromanMat) November 10, 2018
This is what it looks like when you love your country! Long live Poland pic.twitter.com/DLbGqt6Cxh
— Voice of Europe ???? (@V_of_Europe) October 17, 2018
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