osiol
12 Nov 2008
osiol
11 Nov 2008
osiol
11 Nov 2008
Life / muslim community in poland [430]
I have a teeshirt with POLSKA in big letters on the front. I'm a bit worried that if I get drunk whilst wearing it, someone might stick a stamp on me and post me to Poland. Isn't that why some people around here wear ENGERLAND teeshirts?
wearing polish tshirts
I have a teeshirt with POLSKA in big letters on the front. I'm a bit worried that if I get drunk whilst wearing it, someone might stick a stamp on me and post me to Poland. Isn't that why some people around here wear ENGERLAND teeshirts?
osiol
10 Nov 2008
News / Is it time to tighten gun laws in Poland? [146]
The more risk associated with any of the things mentioned usually results in a different level of availability. In the same way that you have to pass a driving test to be allowed to use a car, there should be controls on guns. Perhaps there should be a bacon licence.
The more risk associated with any of the things mentioned usually results in a different level of availability. In the same way that you have to pass a driving test to be allowed to use a car, there should be controls on guns. Perhaps there should be a bacon licence.
osiol
10 Nov 2008
Life / Polish Girl Fashion - "less is more"? [108]
Saudi Arabia has some of the world's most beautiful women? I must look deeper into those eyes (there's little else there that you get to look at).
Usually the countries where women are more independant they look less feminine, and in countries where women have less power and money they try to look great to find a man
Saudi Arabia has some of the world's most beautiful women? I must look deeper into those eyes (there's little else there that you get to look at).
osiol
10 Nov 2008
Travel / Typical Polish Weather In December [15]
What is true cold? I remember it being a wee bit nippy at the start of January.
Weather or people?
true cold
What is true cold? I remember it being a wee bit nippy at the start of January.
germany... it was much colder
Weather or people?
osiol
10 Nov 2008
Love / How does Polish men feel towards Asian girls?? [137]
The Chinese girls in my local fish and chip shop are most probably related to eachother. They all look quite different to eachother. What Chinese people lack is the kind of variety in hair and eye colour that Europeans have. That doesn't mean they all look the same.
There are people I wouldn't mind being bunched together with, and those who I wouldn't like to be bunched together with. Back to the chippy, eh?
There are some hot looking Asians but unfortunately when you group a bunch of them together there is very little diversity in looks
The Chinese girls in my local fish and chip shop are most probably related to eachother. They all look quite different to eachother. What Chinese people lack is the kind of variety in hair and eye colour that Europeans have. That doesn't mean they all look the same.
Group a bunch together!...
There are people I wouldn't mind being bunched together with, and those who I wouldn't like to be bunched together with. Back to the chippy, eh?
osiol
10 Nov 2008
News / Another Case Of Intentional HIV Infections in Poland [73]
Nutritional information on the packets?
"Geronimo, my friend."
Anyway, who here thinks that people should either be morally upstanding citizens and refrain from needless bedtime activity, and who were thinks that protection on an erection is the right way to prevent a nasty infection?
Basically, I can't be bothered to read everything on this thread.
Are these some kind of edible condoms?
Nutritional information on the packets?
Condoms have stood the test of time
"Geronimo, my friend."
Anyway, who here thinks that people should either be morally upstanding citizens and refrain from needless bedtime activity, and who were thinks that protection on an erection is the right way to prevent a nasty infection?
Basically, I can't be bothered to read everything on this thread.
osiol
9 Nov 2008
News / Another Case Of Intentional HIV Infections in Poland [73]
When I was young (in sunny England for those of you who don't know), I remember a warning broadcast over and over again on TV with the doom-laden voice of John Hurt and the image of an iceberg (how all that can be seen above the surface is the tip of the iceberg). "Use a candom" was the message. It got through to me, even though I was too young to even know what a condom was.
For some time, I believe this message was effective - it worried people into being cautious. I don't think it's so much on young people's radars these days. How does this compare with Poland, where there is not only the Catholic problem with using condoms, but there is also (as there is around the world) a degree of sexual promiscuity. Are there or have there ever been warnings about HIV and AIDS?
When I was young (in sunny England for those of you who don't know), I remember a warning broadcast over and over again on TV with the doom-laden voice of John Hurt and the image of an iceberg (how all that can be seen above the surface is the tip of the iceberg). "Use a candom" was the message. It got through to me, even though I was too young to even know what a condom was.
For some time, I believe this message was effective - it worried people into being cautious. I don't think it's so much on young people's radars these days. How does this compare with Poland, where there is not only the Catholic problem with using condoms, but there is also (as there is around the world) a degree of sexual promiscuity. Are there or have there ever been warnings about HIV and AIDS?
osiol
9 Nov 2008
Language / What do you find difficult about learning Polish? [98]
All endings. There are many I haven't attempted to learn because there isn't anyone to actually teach me.
Verbs in anything other than the present tense.
Not having my mistakes corrected for me.
All endings. There are many I haven't attempted to learn because there isn't anyone to actually teach me.
Verbs in anything other than the present tense.
Not having my mistakes corrected for me.
osiol
9 Nov 2008
Life / Divorce rates in Poland [26]
The ultimate last most worstest?
There are worse things that could happen to a family. Divorce doesn't occur in isolation to other bad things that could happen to a family - it is usually the conclusion to some sort of bad situation.
last most worse
The ultimate last most worstest?
There are worse things that could happen to a family. Divorce doesn't occur in isolation to other bad things that could happen to a family - it is usually the conclusion to some sort of bad situation.
osiol
8 Nov 2008
Real Estate / BUYING A HOUSE IN POLAND.. and having the seller strip it bare.. [12]
If the previous owner has taken all the lightbulbs and doorknobs, why not pay a visit to the place you have just moved out of and ask if you can take the lightbulbs and doorknobs from your old property? I've moved into a place with no lightbulbs, but this wasn't in Poland and the previous owner had had the courtesy to leave the doorknobs behind. I do have some spare doorknobs if anyone's interested.
If the previous owner has taken all the lightbulbs and doorknobs, why not pay a visit to the place you have just moved out of and ask if you can take the lightbulbs and doorknobs from your old property? I've moved into a place with no lightbulbs, but this wasn't in Poland and the previous owner had had the courtesy to leave the doorknobs behind. I do have some spare doorknobs if anyone's interested.
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
Damn! Just when I thought that beer I just finished was the last!
Na zdrowie!
When's me next holiday in Sarmatia?
Have another drink
Damn! Just when I thought that beer I just finished was the last!
Na zdrowie!
When's me next holiday in Sarmatia?
osiol
7 Nov 2008
News / Polish politicians and foreign languages [27]
That chao was about to say something about other countries "not pulling their weight in Afghanistan", but he was cut off. He was rather good with the ol' English though, and that's what this thread's all about.
edit:
This time I'm not going to correct my drunkenb spelling mistake. I'm just going to say that this is about the third time I've said chao instead of chap! Should I go to the "What Are You isteneing To" thread and say I'm listening to Manu Chap? Or perhaps I should just call it a night and say "chap" to everyone.
That chao was about to say something about other countries "not pulling their weight in Afghanistan", but he was cut off. He was rather good with the ol' English though, and that's what this thread's all about.
edit:
This time I'm not going to correct my drunkenb spelling mistake. I'm just going to say that this is about the third time I've said chao instead of chap! Should I go to the "What Are You isteneing To" thread and say I'm listening to Manu Chap? Or perhaps I should just call it a night and say "chap" to everyone.
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
You have some serious hangups about this. What is your xenophobic problem, matey?
Uhh.. ask the British
You have some serious hangups about this. What is your xenophobic problem, matey?
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Should we use original name of Berlin - "Kopanica" [103]
RE: Nobility
What does being a "nobleman" do for your country as opposed to being a "peasant" of your country when there have already been awakenings of freedom amongst your fellow Europeans? Great - you're a prince! But other people are rid of that bullsh!t - and now we're talking about the past. There are level playing fields nowadays, and it hasn't always been a comfortable process attaining these things - in every country it has been different. Blah blah blah... I've stilll bin drinkin
RE: Nobility
What does being a "nobleman" do for your country as opposed to being a "peasant" of your country when there have already been awakenings of freedom amongst your fellow Europeans? Great - you're a prince! But other people are rid of that bullsh!t - and now we're talking about the past. There are level playing fields nowadays, and it hasn't always been a comfortable process attaining these things - in every country it has been different. Blah blah blah... I've stilll bin drinkin
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
Kung Fu.
nor Czech, mate.
I always wondered about Confuzius
Kung Fu.
or English
nor Czech, mate.
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
Confucius said stuff about ploughing a straight furrow. He was neither Russian nor Polish!
Confucius said stuff about ploughing a straight furrow. He was neither Russian nor Polish!
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
I hope you exagerrate there. We all have difficulties in life, and we can all be difficult bas+ards sometimes. But whatever you do, don't tell the nurse that I've got out and started posting again! But yes - alcohol is bad. Tylko jescze jedno piwo...
I should be in my psych ward right now.
I hope you exagerrate there. We all have difficulties in life, and we can all be difficult bas+ards sometimes. But whatever you do, don't tell the nurse that I've got out and started posting again! But yes - alcohol is bad. Tylko jescze jedno piwo...
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
I don't think it's as simple as "us and them" - any given European country will be glad to have a good trading partner or colleague when it comes to persuing an internationaol political goal.
But, despite this perceived weakness, Russia has managed to maintain a politically strong position, much of this militarily. Poland should be somehow bold, yet cautious. Don't ask me how - no-one elected me or ever will!
What European power would like to see his position shifted or eclipsed by Poland?
I don't think it's as simple as "us and them" - any given European country will be glad to have a good trading partner or colleague when it comes to persuing an internationaol political goal.
Russia, and their population decline. Surely, they are past their glory years. You would have to look long and hard to find a Russian who would be openly opposed to an alliance with another Slavic country, even Poland
But, despite this perceived weakness, Russia has managed to maintain a politically strong position, much of this militarily. Poland should be somehow bold, yet cautious. Don't ask me how - no-one elected me or ever will!
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
It is my belief that co-operation with Russia would most likely lead once again to subjugation. A crucial difference with the EU is the presence in the EU of greater diversity and slightly more roguish elements (those of us who haven't adopted the Euro, for example). Poland will become stronger, and a stronger Poland is actually in the EU's interests, not a weaker one.
concentrate on their ties with Russia
It is my belief that co-operation with Russia would most likely lead once again to subjugation. A crucial difference with the EU is the presence in the EU of greater diversity and slightly more roguish elements (those of us who haven't adopted the Euro, for example). Poland will become stronger, and a stronger Poland is actually in the EU's interests, not a weaker one.
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
Dziekuje i/und danke schon! I've just been chatting with an old mate of mine on facebook dot com. One of those people with whom subjects of history, religion and politics always come up and there's always disagreement - we always kind of argue. But we also drink in rounds, give eachother cigarettes and get on well, so there!
The Poles I know or have known in my day-to-day, non-internet existence, have not been hung up on these interestingly weird ideas like those of our old Serbian pal Crow. I'd like to thank Crow for being around and representing some strands of thought that obviously do exist in certain parts of our weird and wonderful continent, but... Crow! I nearly always disagree with you, and sometimes you are even quite disturbing!
Beers for everyone!
Dziekuje i/und danke schon! I've just been chatting with an old mate of mine on facebook dot com. One of those people with whom subjects of history, religion and politics always come up and there's always disagreement - we always kind of argue. But we also drink in rounds, give eachother cigarettes and get on well, so there!
The Poles I know or have known in my day-to-day, non-internet existence, have not been hung up on these interestingly weird ideas like those of our old Serbian pal Crow. I'd like to thank Crow for being around and representing some strands of thought that obviously do exist in certain parts of our weird and wonderful continent, but... Crow! I nearly always disagree with you, and sometimes you are even quite disturbing!
Beers for everyone!
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
I reckon there are some people here that we'd disagree with, who we'd get on alright with over a beer or ten. There could be a bit of squabbling and stuff, but it would be okay. There are others, though, who we'd really not get on with in the slightest.
Bratwurst Boy, I disagree with you sometimes. Fancy a beer?
I reckon there are some people here that we'd disagree with, who we'd get on alright with over a beer or ten. There could be a bit of squabbling and stuff, but it would be okay. There are others, though, who we'd really not get on with in the slightest.
Bratwurst Boy, I disagree with you sometimes. Fancy a beer?
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
Polskie piwo dla ciebie!
I think a lot of this Sarmatia today stuff is a sign of an inferiority complex / victim mentality on the part of some people. I don't see how Slavic countries are not just as much part of what makes Europe what it is, and that, with time, those countries, along with their counterparts in Eastern and Southern Europe that were subjected to various economic troubles in the past, will catch up with everyone else and not give a monkeys about pretending to be some special case.
Alcohol warning still stands - this time even stronger!
Polskie piwo dla ciebie!
I think a lot of this Sarmatia today stuff is a sign of an inferiority complex / victim mentality on the part of some people. I don't see how Slavic countries are not just as much part of what makes Europe what it is, and that, with time, those countries, along with their counterparts in Eastern and Southern Europe that were subjected to various economic troubles in the past, will catch up with everyone else and not give a monkeys about pretending to be some special case.
Alcohol warning still stands - this time even stronger!
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Sarmatia Europe - Could it be political reality? [183]
Not so much more Europe in Switzerland, but more Switzerland in Europe? They vote on just about everything, apparently.
edit: Warning: OsioĊ is consuming an alcoholic beverage.
Not so much more Europe in Switzerland, but more Switzerland in Europe? They vote on just about everything, apparently.
edit: Warning: OsioĊ is consuming an alcoholic beverage.
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Should we use original name of Berlin - "Kopanica" [103]
Sometimes I read articles like this one that are written by people who go against the grain of generally held beliefs. Just occasionally, people who think outside of the box may just be onto something. Not in the case of the people who believe that 300 years were inserted into world history in the early middle ages, but this one about the Veneti may be plausible.
paabo.ca/uirala/uini-name.html
If anyone's really bored and has time to read it, what do you think?
Veneti
Sometimes I read articles like this one that are written by people who go against the grain of generally held beliefs. Just occasionally, people who think outside of the box may just be onto something. Not in the case of the people who believe that 300 years were inserted into world history in the early middle ages, but this one about the Veneti may be plausible.
paabo.ca/uirala/uini-name.html
If anyone's really bored and has time to read it, what do you think?
osiol
7 Nov 2008
History / Should we use original name of Berlin - "Kopanica" [103]
Many things happened way back in the mists of time. Don't let that mist cloud your judgement about what is right for the here and now. You've got to live for today and for tomorrow and not in the past.
Many things happened way back in the mists of time. Don't let that mist cloud your judgement about what is right for the here and now. You've got to live for today and for tomorrow and not in the past.
osiol
6 Nov 2008
Language / Survival Polish (must learn Polish) [14]
Which one sounds more desperate, or does that just depend on how you say it?
Which one sounds more desperate, or does that just depend on how you say it?
osiol
5 Nov 2008
News / Will Democratic US abandon Poland to Russia and Germany? [23]
Yeah right!
They send themselves, and three of my Polish colleagues are over 60. Do you dancy yourself as a dictator who prohibits people from leaving the country to better their chances in life?
Russians are ready to move on,
Yeah right!
Stop sending its youth to work in the UK and elsewhere
They send themselves, and three of my Polish colleagues are over 60. Do you dancy yourself as a dictator who prohibits people from leaving the country to better their chances in life?
osiol
4 Nov 2008
Life / Who drinks more: Poles or Russians? [50]
There are more Russians than Poles, therefore Russians drink more. This is about all drinks, isn't it? I suppose a few Russians might drink a little bit of water, coffee, tea or orange juice. It's not all vodka, right?
There are more Russians than Poles, therefore Russians drink more. This is about all drinks, isn't it? I suppose a few Russians might drink a little bit of water, coffee, tea or orange juice. It's not all vodka, right?