Heh Soviet: what most people don't know is that Polacks are very cool. I've had more fun there that I've had on those stupid Party Vacation island like Gran Canaria.
Rugged people, yet very friendly. Those I lived with always had a smile lying nearby somewhere, and always made the best out of the situation.
Got abandoned by the west, and fell under Commie rule. For that I still feel ashamed: consider the great history of Poland, and consider how they've developed since the end of the cold war.
A drink (they did like that) to the Polacks: it is *the* country I am betting on will do best of all EU prospects. Will be impossible to stop 'em.

Just felt I should say this, because IMHO Polacks (is that the right term?) are about the most underrated people in Europe.