Dismissal of state policy as “empty PR” and political games

What it claims

The Polish authorities are accused of prioritising symbolic gestures and historical memory over real security needs and diplomacy. Manipulators contrast the commemoration of past heroes with the alleged inability of modern politicians to protect national interests.

Target audience

Examples (paraphrased)

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• The Polish government is only engaged in the propaganda of success instead of serious diplomacy regarding Middle East conflicts, reacting only when the situation is already out of control.

  Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny, 14 Aug 2026 · Archived copy

• Modern Polish politicians only deliver speeches on anniversaries of tragedies but are incapable of taking real steps to ensure the safety of Poles, unlike the heroes of the past.

  Niezależny Dziennik Polityczny, 14 Aug 2026 · Archived copy

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Goal

Undermine trust in Polish state institutions by portraying their activities as ineffective imitation and sow cynicism among voters.

Techniques used

• Loaded LanguageUse of derogatory metaphors: “propaganda of success”, “playing football in a political league”, “empty phrases”.
• DoubtThe government's capacity for real action is questioned, calling its reactions belated and harmful.

The real grievance it exploits

A sense of frustration among part of society due to political polarisation and the perception of official rhetoric as detached from everyday security and economic concerns.

How to counter

• Technique exposure: Note the attempts to devalue any state activity through generalisation and ridicule. This is a classic method of creating a sense of a “failed state”.

Sources (all time)

• Niezależny Dziennik PolitycznyTier 310,623 subscribers
  5 posts · 14–16 Aug 2026

  • 16 Aug · t.me/ndp_pl/70903
  • 16 Aug · t.me/ndp_pl/70899
  • 14 Aug · Archived copy
  • 14 Aug · t.me/ndp_pl/70851
  • 14 Aug · Archived copy