"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." -- Ralph Waldo Emersonski

Politicians of the Democrat Party wouldn't stand a snowball's chance in hell if campaigning in today's Poland. Clearly the Poles take personal credit for their well being and economic success not using the crutch of socialized government anymore.

The most important survey on the life quality in Poland 'Social Diagnosis 2007' reveals that the Poles are happier than ever. In fact, the results of the study show that the Poles evaluate their lives higher than ever since Poland became a free country.

76% of respondents said they are satisfied with their family's financial situation and the economic shape of the country. They also said that they are not afraid of losing their jobs and have optimistic outlook for the future.

At the same time the participants of the research believe they owe this general well-being only to themselves.

Even the economic growth was estimated as their success, and not the state authorities.

'Social Diagnosis 2007' was the 4th edition of the largest survey in Poland examining conditions and quality of Poles' lives and involved a sample of 18,000 people.

"A foolish consistency is the hobgoblin of little minds." -- from Ralph Waldo Emerson's Essay on Self Reliance. Government really does get in the way of productive, enterprising, energetic people. Franklin, Jefferson, Madison, and Birkowski knew that. "Live free or Die.... er, or move to Poland.