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[–] Twongo@lemmy.ml 35 points 4 weeks ago (3 children)

how far we´ve come. 40 years ago poland was the most progressive country in europe regarding homosexuality because unlike everyone else they never criminalized it. homosexual people were not harassed by the state and gay bars were a thing even in 70´s socialist poland.

it really depends on the generation. i have yet to meet a homophobic pole that was born in the post-war period, they generally have a quite egalitarian stance on it with (expected) slight prejudice but no outright hate.

late baby boomers and gen x-ers though... OH BOY. most of these fucks need reeducation by a proper beating or something. i have yet to meet a gen x-er pole that´s not a complete piece of shit regarding their views on homosexuality and women.

[–] UltraMagnus0001@lemmy.world 9 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

The far right movement spearheaded by Victor Orban has spread. The world of far right go to Hungary for their meetings.

[–] Twongo@lemmy.ml 10 points 3 weeks ago

orban may be a factor in this, but the rampant homophobia in poland has been around since before the ussr fell

[–] moopet@sh.itjust.works 4 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

Single data counterpoint: I have met genx poles who are much more positive and I'd call friends.

[–] Twongo@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago

i sure believe there's plenty. i'm just talking from my experience

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world -1 points 3 weeks ago (1 children)

40 years ago poland was the most progressive country in europe regarding homosexuality because unlike everyone else they never criminalized it.

Damn, that's wild. What was Poland like 40 years ago?

flips open history book

Omg, you're a fucking tankie! TANKIE! TANKIE! Mods, get this guy out of here!!!

[–] Twongo@lemmy.ml 3 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago) (1 children)

socialist poland was a shitshow towards the end :3

[–] UnderpantsWeevil@lemmy.world -2 points 3 weeks ago* (last edited 3 weeks ago)

A Covert Action: Reagan, the CIA, and the Cold War Struggle in Poland

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The Eastern Block got the same fuzzy treatment from NATO that countries like Afghanistan and Columbia and Iran enjoyed.

Americans love a color revolution when your government aligns with Russia or China. But they have zero tolerance for dissent once their friends are in charge.