Communist economy prioritized political goals over prosperity. Nomenklatura created companies around state firms to loot assets for post-communist dominance. Military intelligence seized power via internal security wars and oversaw transformation. Wilczek's 1988 law dismantled socialist controls but served nomenklatura interests. Round Table talks installed comprador capitalism ensuring sitwa market access. Balcerowicz plan crushed emerging middle class via credit shocks. High-interest deposits lured foreign speculators draining Polish savers. Sitwa controls key sectors like fuels and finance via agents. Outsiders like Roman Kluska crushed by state despite market success. Regulations exploded from 12 to 202 restricting competition. Emigration drains Poland's best young talent. Gray economy produces 30% of GDP evading sitwa control. Excluded masses demand welfare funded by exploding public debt. Sitwa backed by private armies twice police size. Dismantling requires killing or convincing unbeatable razwiedka. Polish intelligence serves foreigners unlike serious nations' services.