Poland's politics and emigrants

From my distant view as an outsider it seems that nationalist, authoritarian forces appear to hold sway in Poland. There are enough emigrants from Poland in Britain and perhaps elsewhere that I wondered if Polish domestic politics somewhat disproportionately reflects the kind of Pole who does not tend to emigrate. I would guess that our British Poles may still vote but perhaps it is more inconvenient for them to do so from afar; indeed, perhaps some feel less morally inclined to if they have become distant from their country of origin. Especially in the case of British citizens it is rather more awkward to register as an overseas voter than as a domestic one. If a few percent of Poles live outside their native country then such a difference may well have some significant effect on Polish politics, though perhaps not enough to have much changed the outcome of their latest parliamentary election.

On vacation in MI

In these modern times the in-flight movie now appears to be delivered via an app that one downloads to one's tablet before the cabin doors close, though I instead spent the flight chatting to a retired elementary school teacher.

I am certainly appreciating my current summer vacation in central Michigan. There are trails for walking or bicycling through woodland, hot sunny days punctuated by thunderstorms, affordable detached homes, a wire mesh screen over the sliding door so I can have breeze without insects. I am speedily and comprehensively reminded of why I intend to return to the US once my children are grown and making lives of their own: I feel very pleasantly at home here.

Update: It may seem trivial but I am also enjoying soft drinks not containing artificial sweeteners.