Recall what happened when Poland and Spain blocked the acceptance of the EU constitution in the European Council, trying to keep their advantages granted in the Nice treaty. At the time Poland hoped it could act as a leader of an Eastern Block, but in the end was left alone, as the others realised it's not France and Germany that acts selfish here. (A similar thing happened on a smaller scale in the last summit before the EU approved the 10-state extension, when Poland was too selfish about agrarian subidies - the others realised this won't help them and accepted the compromise.)

*Traitor*, n.
A benighted individual who perceives an illusory distinction between serving his nation and abetting the criminals who govern it.