Poland’s Far Right Are Attacking Everyone They Hate | Decade of Hate

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In Poland, these are just some of the reasons the far right might attack you: for carrying an LGBTQ flag, for peacefully protesting outside a church, for marching in a Pride parade, for being pro-choice.

Why are adult angry white men attacking women and people holding rainbows? In short, the government is encouraging it.

In this episode of Decade of Hate, host Tim Hume looks at how Poland’s populist government and powerful Catholic Church are stripping women and the LGBTQ community of their rights, and how the far right is using the opportunity to physically attack people who don’t fit their narrow worldview.

As Poland lets hate groups do its dirty work, we hear from activists who are determined to keep up the fight for their rights.

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All Comments (21)
  • @MrLowfive94
    Went to Poland alone. Took buses and trains all around the south, People were helpful and kind. Although they generally look angry if you speak to them they will go above and beyond to help you, made friends easily. Went to Paris, thought I was going to get stabbed every 5 mins. Went to London, a gang robbed my umbrella 😂
  • @dani_ss
    Long live to Poland and its people 👊💪
  • @Sam-dn4kv
    Be proud of your country, it’s your country don’t let others take that away from you
  • @shellykuczynska
    Very good Poland . Don't let your country go like all those other countries
  • @govement9151
    Poland hating communism is not a far right sign , especially when we recall the polish history
  • @Ricpoke
    I am a black American man, and this propaganda piece doesn't change the way I feel about Poland and it people. When I travel to Poland I give respect and I get respect. Why is everyone always disrespecting Poland? Poland is the last country in Europe with common sense and faith in God. I know I am American, but my heart is Polish! Don't believe this hate piece. visit the country and respect the people and culture. And you will have no problems. also learn a little Polish that goes very far. God bless Poland!
  • Guys we live totally normal in Poland. It’s sad that some of you can think that Poland is in some kind of danger. No, we’re not. And of course 90% of Polish people dont agree with any bad and extremist behavior.
  • @ith0rn329
    Could you imagine having leaders that actually support their citizens!? Woah
  • @kiatsumi7355
    As a person that is neither of those two sides in Poland, trust me, this topic is much deeper and more complicated than what this video covers.
  • In Poland we aren't fasist or rasist. It is OUR country, and evrybody must respect our rules and traditions, even if you are black skin gay we don't care.
  • I love Poland, I am Mexican and lived there for 2 years and a half, I only got harassed once by some drunk guys at the metro, nothing serious really, we know drunk people most of the times behave in a very stupid way. This was just 3 days after my arrival to the country, nonetheless the rest of my staying I had a very good time, Polish people may seem to be angry all the time however it is just an image, they are very cool people and if you know few words in polish they will respect you more as a foreigner. Don't let western decay destroy your culture!!! I have lots of respect because your protectionism against degeneration. Long life to Poland!
  • @bnmbg731
    Lol literally every 2 months Vice is putting out another video on the Polish far right.
  • @scoobydicky9459
    Nationalism is increasingly becoming more common in Europe.
  • @BlahBlah44kgfj
    1:17 " Far right ultra-nationalist thugs" Some real good unbiased journalism there vice.
  • If you come to Poland, respect locals traditions, learn some very few basic words like Good Morning (Dzien Dobry) or goodbye (Dowidzenia) and etc, follow law and abide to our traditions and culture, you will be 99% safe. I say 99% because no matter in which country you are in, there is always 1% chance something terrible might happen to you. We poles love visitors as long as they respect our culture and traditions. If you try to protest against that, we will come hard back at you. So if you dont like it then go somewhere where you can do whatever you like. We have some minorities living here and they are welcomed by us because they adapt to our values and traditions. They do not try to shove their beliefs down our throat. So no, 99% of us are not facist, racist or dangerous e.g. to homosexuals, as long as you follow our country's value and traditions.
  • (I'm writing here as a Pole) The above material is heavily manipulated, but that's not about it now. Poland has a very difficult political situation - why? Because in Poland politicians do what they can to divide our nation. Nationalists, feminists and the LGBT community are both guilty of extreme aggression. Feminists have demolished churches, nationalists have beaten others, LGBT activists have offended the police. Why is this happening? Because Polish politicians and political organizations (possibly financed from other countries) quarrel Poles. Most Poles are moderate, support the abortion compromise, are tolerant of LGBT people, but don't support LGBT propaganda in schools, they are patriots etc. However, even these moderate Poles are radicalizing themselves, because propaganda on TV or on the Internet (closing themselves in bubbles) destroys people. But Poles don't let themselves quarrel, recently an old woman kissed the legs of an LGBT activist, a few months ago a left-wing girl hugged an old homophobe. These are just symbols, but they really mean a lot. I hope that the Polish nation will manage to survive and not divide into Poland A and Poland B.
  • @shanana1335
    I hate how when this happens it’s condemned and reported immediately but when the same thing happens but the sides are reversed it’s praised and supported by people like this.
  • I love Poland and their beautiful country! They need to preserve their culture and values!