Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Feedback / My Thoughts on this Forum and Moderators [71]
I dunno when Vincent was snuck onboard. Maybe after the exit of another.
I dunno when Vincent was snuck onboard. Maybe after the exit of another.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
News / Sarkozy on Wednesday arrived in Poland to strike a strategic partnership [57]
Sarkozy, this is one of the biggest clowns out there. A self important and ineffectual git.
Sarkozy, this is one of the biggest clowns out there. A self important and ineffectual git.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Feedback / My Thoughts on this Forum and Moderators [71]
We did. He was arguing away about Spurs. I was winding him up and he was giving it back. His behaviour changed which made me wonder.
We did. He was arguing away about Spurs. I was winding him up and he was giving it back. His behaviour changed which made me wonder.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Feedback / My Thoughts on this Forum and Moderators [71]
This is interesting. Vincent is one of those elusive characters like Robert and Gosia. Not to mention that Irish fella who was hardly here.
Vincent, come out come out wherever you are. Spurs are not that bad, LOL
Some help finally for PD and Wrocław.
This is interesting. Vincent is one of those elusive characters like Robert and Gosia. Not to mention that Irish fella who was hardly here.
Vincent, come out come out wherever you are. Spurs are not that bad, LOL
Some help finally for PD and Wrocław.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Life / Smoking ban - will this be coming to Poland like other EU countries? [183]
I think they fear a backlash from heavy smokers. It worked in Scotland though and we had the highest rate of coronary heart disease. It may come yet.
I think they fear a backlash from heavy smokers. It worked in Scotland though and we had the highest rate of coronary heart disease. It may come yet.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Life / Are Polish women the fussiest shoppers in the world ?? [18]
Well, yeah, it seems that way. I impose time limits
Well, yeah, it seems that way. I impose time limits
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Work / University professor salary in Poland? [16]
There was evidence of some professors getting 18,000PLN a month. It turns out that there was some cheating going on.
There was evidence of some professors getting 18,000PLN a month. It turns out that there was some cheating going on.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Life / Postal Customs in Poland [17]
The custom is, whatever the situation, make sure it arrives late. My mum sent my Xmas parcel on the 19th of November. She predicted that it'd arrive early Dec. She didn't leave it to chance. When did the parcel mysteriously show up? January the 8th.
Merry Xmas ;)
The custom is, whatever the situation, make sure it arrives late. My mum sent my Xmas parcel on the 19th of November. She predicted that it'd arrive early Dec. She didn't leave it to chance. When did the parcel mysteriously show up? January the 8th.
Merry Xmas ;)
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]
Precisely. However, they are not of as much strategic importance to them.
Precisely. However, they are not of as much strategic importance to them.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Language / Dlaczego/Czemu - What is what? [22]
They are basically synonyms. One is just more formal.
I love the way folk drag out threads.
They are basically synonyms. One is just more formal.
I love the way folk drag out threads.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Language / Dlaczego/Czemu - What is what? [22]
Nah, just an informal way of saying why, nothing more/nothing less. Or.....nah, nothing ;)
Nah, just an informal way of saying why, nothing more/nothing less. Or.....nah, nothing ;)
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Language / Dlaczego/Czemu - What is what? [22]
Yes, dlaczego works in that way. It basically means why and for what purpose.
Czemu is much the same, just used between friends and familiar company.
Yes, dlaczego works in that way. It basically means why and for what purpose.
Czemu is much the same, just used between friends and familiar company.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]
What do you believe about OBL, nrx? Some reports say that he perished in Dec 2001 from a fatal condition. Others say later. Bhutto said he was killed by Omar Sheikh which is likely attention grabbing BS. It was Pakistan that published his obituary years ago.
America let him go. Seymour Hersh ran a story on it. Gary Bernstein wrote about it in his book. They let him escape on the 4th side, having the other 3 sides covered.
Many Pakistanis believe OBL is a myth, any thoughts?
What do you believe about OBL, nrx? Some reports say that he perished in Dec 2001 from a fatal condition. Others say later. Bhutto said he was killed by Omar Sheikh which is likely attention grabbing BS. It was Pakistan that published his obituary years ago.
America let him go. Seymour Hersh ran a story on it. Gary Bernstein wrote about it in his book. They let him escape on the 4th side, having the other 3 sides covered.
Many Pakistanis believe OBL is a myth, any thoughts?
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Love / HOW CAN POLISH WOMEN KEEP A BLACK MAN? [84]
He just forgot to type s ;) ;)
Those damn bowlers I tell you ;)
He just forgot to type s ;) ;)
Those damn bowlers I tell you ;)
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]
Oh, and what about all those Pakistani troops that were called up to fight after 9/11? How would you feel having to take on guys that behead you? You write sitting safely behind your computer, as I do, but at least I can seem to put myself in their position. I'd be afraid of getting captured and beheaded too. Many have been already.
So, please, a little respect for the work of the Pakistani forces. Yes, they are weak but at least they are taking a stand.
Oh, and what about all those Pakistani troops that were called up to fight after 9/11? How would you feel having to take on guys that behead you? You write sitting safely behind your computer, as I do, but at least I can seem to put myself in their position. I'd be afraid of getting captured and beheaded too. Many have been already.
So, please, a little respect for the work of the Pakistani forces. Yes, they are weak but at least they are taking a stand.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]
Well, he's not my countryman but nobody deserves to be beheaded, especially an innocent worker. I wouldn't behead back, no. Two wrongs don't make a right.
Don't you feel angry towards America, nrx? They brought the Taliban out of hiding and have wreaked havoc. Would you rather that they didn't go in?
The Pakistani army seems puny, nrx. They could outnumber the Taliban 4:1 and still lose. They are afraid and strike bargains the whole time. What good is that?
Well, he's not my countryman but nobody deserves to be beheaded, especially an innocent worker. I wouldn't behead back, no. Two wrongs don't make a right.
Don't you feel angry towards America, nrx? They brought the Taliban out of hiding and have wreaked havoc. Would you rather that they didn't go in?
The Pakistani army seems puny, nrx. They could outnumber the Taliban 4:1 and still lose. They are afraid and strike bargains the whole time. What good is that?
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]
Exactly right. Then the terrorists will claim a moral victory. Withdrawal proves what, that the strategy failed? Or that they killed some militants but brought the hornets out of their nest?
The fact is that there needs to be an overseeing role. They need regional influence to solidify their position. They will not withdraw for a long time. What will it take for the new Pakistani leader to allow Allied troops to get to where they need to be?
Exactly right. Then the terrorists will claim a moral victory. Withdrawal proves what, that the strategy failed? Or that they killed some militants but brought the hornets out of their nest?
The fact is that there needs to be an overseeing role. They need regional influence to solidify their position. They will not withdraw for a long time. What will it take for the new Pakistani leader to allow Allied troops to get to where they need to be?
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]
The guy wasn't a soldier, he was a surveyor I think. He worked for a Krakow-based company.
Pakistan should be happy. Why does your government reject to Allied troops going in? I know it would be a breach of territorial sovereignty not to ask but we have asked.
The guy wasn't a soldier, he was a surveyor I think. He worked for a Krakow-based company.
Pakistan should be happy. Why does your government reject to Allied troops going in? I know it would be a breach of territorial sovereignty not to ask but we have asked.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Language / Dlaczego/Czemu - What is what? [22]
Well, quite ;) Poles love saying something+what together. Po co, za co, na co etc. Also, look at dlaczego. Dla is for and czego is what, for what?
Well, quite ;) Poles love saying something+what together. Po co, za co, na co etc. Also, look at dlaczego. Dla is for and czego is what, for what?
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Language / Dlaczego/Czemu - What is what? [22]
Yes, czemu nie or even jak nie? Jak nie is more how not? Still, very similar
Yes, czemu nie or even jak nie? Jak nie is more how not? Still, very similar
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Language / How do people mispronounce your Polish names? [60]
You are John Nettle? England had an actor called John Nettles. Bergerac if I'm not mistaken.
You are John Nettle? England had an actor called John Nettles. Bergerac if I'm not mistaken.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]
I hope GROM go in. Yes, there would be repercussions for Poland but so what? It's worth it as retribution. Pakistan was insipid, p*ssy-footing around and not taking decisive action. I'm sorry for the Pakistani poster here but I endorse this action.
I firmly believe in not imposing your values on others but when you kill one of Poland's own in such brutal fashion, you deserve everything you get.
I hope GROM go in. Yes, there would be repercussions for Poland but so what? It's worth it as retribution. Pakistan was insipid, p*ssy-footing around and not taking decisive action. I'm sorry for the Pakistani poster here but I endorse this action.
I firmly believe in not imposing your values on others but when you kill one of Poland's own in such brutal fashion, you deserve everything you get.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
News / Polish engineer beheaded in Pakistan. [347]
No oil, no, but plenty of opportunities to put a pipeline through as a transit route.
No oil, no, but plenty of opportunities to put a pipeline through as a transit route.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
UK, Ireland / Outlanders, a film about Poles in London [5]
This was a film centred around the activities of Poles in London. In particular, it tells the tale of Adam, the main character, who goes in search of his brother Jan who had taken off to England's capital from Poland. I'll say no more about it just in case I pre-empt it, spoiling the suspense in so doing.
I haven't seen it myself. For those who want more information, please see bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A32343329. It is a 2008 production.
This was a film centred around the activities of Poles in London. In particular, it tells the tale of Adam, the main character, who goes in search of his brother Jan who had taken off to England's capital from Poland. I'll say no more about it just in case I pre-empt it, spoiling the suspense in so doing.
I haven't seen it myself. For those who want more information, please see bbc.co.uk/dna/filmnetwork/A32343329. It is a 2008 production.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
History / Col.Jozef Swiatlo-Secret agent, torturer, CIA-collaborator to be tried? [145]
She doesn't seem to see the grip the Communists had. I didn't live through that period like you did, plk123, but my ears are open and I know people who have.
Jola seems to be very misguided.
She doesn't seem to see the grip the Communists had. I didn't live through that period like you did, plk123, but my ears are open and I know people who have.
Jola seems to be very misguided.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
History / Col.Jozef Swiatlo-Secret agent, torturer, CIA-collaborator to be tried? [145]
Eh, I'm fully aware of that. That's my whole point behind defending Wałęsa, he was pressured by the times. It's so easy to criticise when you are outwith the situation.
Eh, I'm fully aware of that. That's my whole point behind defending Wałęsa, he was pressured by the times. It's so easy to criticise when you are outwith the situation.
Seanus
9 Feb 2009
History / Col.Jozef Swiatlo-Secret agent, torturer, CIA-collaborator to be tried? [145]
Prima facie, he was cheating but I don't see where the betrayal fits in and I've revised my opinion after more reading. Sometimes the best option isn't the most moral option.
Prima facie, he was cheating but I don't see where the betrayal fits in and I've revised my opinion after more reading. Sometimes the best option isn't the most moral option.