CoolMoon
21 Aug 2009
Love / Polish Girls Reputation [231]
How did you know their nationalities?
British born (read: white black or asian) would go with a guy like that because they know the cultural thing!
How did you know their nationalities?
CoolMoon
28 Apr 2009
News / Abortion - how is the Polish government going to deal with this issue? [273]
Even if the abortion was done to save the life of the mother?
It's not really a good argument against abortion.
I agree with what you say above.
They will always happen behind closed doors anyway. Better that is done in a controlled environment with proper before and after care.
how selfish can you women be you women that disgust me make me sick.
Even if the abortion was done to save the life of the mother?
what if it was you would you want to be chooped up
It's not really a good argument against abortion.
moonlight
I agree with what you say above.
They will always happen behind closed doors anyway. Better that is done in a controlled environment with proper before and after care.
CoolMoon
13 Apr 2009
News / Should Poles become a minority in Poland? [150]
I really don't believe that I am going to have to explain this.
Chinese person moves to Poland, becomes citizen eventually. Marries other Polish citizen. Have children, children are Polish, they have children, they are Polish, the descendants of that Chinese person are Polish even if they look Chinese. It's not too difficult.
How does a chinese person become Polish?
How do they become Polish?
How do they become Polish?
I really don't believe that I am going to have to explain this.
Chinese person moves to Poland, becomes citizen eventually. Marries other Polish citizen. Have children, children are Polish, they have children, they are Polish, the descendants of that Chinese person are Polish even if they look Chinese. It's not too difficult.
CoolMoon
13 Apr 2009
News / Should Poles become a minority in Poland? [150]
Not the minute they arrive in Poland. After many years their descendants become Polish even though they may look Chinese. You're having a heart attack because people you previously felt were minority or 'beneath you' are now not that.
Stop comparing Poland to Britain though, two different countries.
Are they Polish or not?
Not the minute they arrive in Poland. After many years their descendants become Polish even though they may look Chinese. You're having a heart attack because people you previously felt were minority or 'beneath you' are now not that.
Stop comparing Poland to Britain though, two different countries.
CoolMoon
13 Apr 2009
News / Should Poles become a minority in Poland? [150]
That's ridiculous. You have to ask what they would be 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 years after this migration.
That's ridiculous. You have to ask what they would be 50, 100, 200, 300, 400 years after this migration.
CoolMoon
13 Apr 2009
News / Should Poles become a minority in Poland? [150]
Perhaps you don't.
Of course I do. You should understand that Britain was invaded and invaded hundreds of times over history so what you think is British is not really so, there are many mixtures of people that create a British person. It is not a 'pure' thing.
There is a difference between being British and having British citizenship.. or maybe you do not understand this ?
Perhaps you don't.
Do you even believe the British people exist?
Of course I do. You should understand that Britain was invaded and invaded hundreds of times over history so what you think is British is not really so, there are many mixtures of people that create a British person. It is not a 'pure' thing.
CoolMoon
13 Apr 2009
News / Should Poles become a minority in Poland? [150]
All came from invaders to Britain.
English/ Scottish / Welsh blood
All came from invaders to Britain.
CoolMoon
13 Apr 2009
News / Should Poles become a minority in Poland? [150]
This is what makes someone British is it? It's just not entirely true though. Is it? You don't have to be white to be born British and you haven't for a LONG LONG time. You don't have to have any European DNA. You've just a very mixed up person mrlol who has read the article you posted the wrong way. I've read it three or four times now and it doesn't back up your arguements at all.
That is true.
British born (white) parents and significant northern European DNA.
This is what makes someone British is it? It's just not entirely true though. Is it? You don't have to be white to be born British and you haven't for a LONG LONG time. You don't have to have any European DNA. You've just a very mixed up person mrlol who has read the article you posted the wrong way. I've read it three or four times now and it doesn't back up your arguements at all.
The British legal system, what's that exactly? Even the most basic of law students will tell you that the Scottish system is different from the English one.
That is true.
CoolMoon
13 Apr 2009
News / Should Poles become a minority in Poland? [150]
Clearly not. It appears to be a rant against those with a whisper - different skin colour.
mrlol - please, define 'British'. What makes someone 'British'? If you wouldn't mind.
This is not a rant at Polish immigrants to the UK
Clearly not. It appears to be a rant against those with a whisper - different skin colour.
mrlol - please, define 'British'. What makes someone 'British'? If you wouldn't mind.
CoolMoon
29 Mar 2009
History / Why communism failed in Poland? [275]
Why? There are some very organized and civilized animal societies out there. So really, when someone behaves in an uncivilized manner they are simply an uncivilized human, not an animal who may, in fact, be more civilized than them.
Why did communism fail in Poland? Because people had enough. Whenever people have truly had enough, they will create change or help change along.
I think calling someone an animal is generally reserved for when they behave uncivilized.
Why? There are some very organized and civilized animal societies out there. So really, when someone behaves in an uncivilized manner they are simply an uncivilized human, not an animal who may, in fact, be more civilized than them.
Why did communism fail in Poland? Because people had enough. Whenever people have truly had enough, they will create change or help change along.
CoolMoon
26 Mar 2009
Life / 800 thousand Polish women are victims of domestic abuse yearly [180]
Same person?
Anyway, yes. Sometimes the father is the more responsible person in a relationship. I know this because at the moment I know of a guy who has an alcoholic wife but because his very old crim record has a conviction of assault (one punch) it is unlikely he will be given custody of his son even though I know he will be better for his son this his wife will be. His kid will be abused every time his wife/soon-to-be-ex-wife get drunk which will be every night as she used to before pregnancy. She is drunk at the moment but the courts don't get that. She hits this boys Dad and tells him 80 hours working a weeks is NOT ENOUGH!
Why not open your mind then, rather than rely on newspapers?
Zimmy/Miranda, I've heard men complaining about being victims of abuse in divorces. Women often get full custody of the kids, even if the father is a responsible father. Some of these men can only see their kids once a week for a couple of hours! How's that for abuse?
Same person?
Anyway, yes. Sometimes the father is the more responsible person in a relationship. I know this because at the moment I know of a guy who has an alcoholic wife but because his very old crim record has a conviction of assault (one punch) it is unlikely he will be given custody of his son even though I know he will be better for his son this his wife will be. His kid will be abused every time his wife/soon-to-be-ex-wife get drunk which will be every night as she used to before pregnancy. She is drunk at the moment but the courts don't get that. She hits this boys Dad and tells him 80 hours working a weeks is NOT ENOUGH!
It all comes down to personal anecdote and DAily MAil style articles.
Why not open your mind then, rather than rely on newspapers?
CoolMoon
26 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
It doesn't matter to me which sex we are in this discussion. It's not a sexist thing for me, merely a topic of discussion and a topic which I have researched into history and find very interesting.
Is he? I didn't think so, just that he and I were discussing. I don't think its illiterate to not notice a sign beside a name. It doesn't matter in equal discussion.
I did not know CoolMoon was woman. And why are you turning this into a sexist thing?
It doesn't matter to me which sex we are in this discussion. It's not a sexist thing for me, merely a topic of discussion and a topic which I have researched into history and find very interesting.
so you are illiterate as well
Is he? I didn't think so, just that he and I were discussing. I don't think its illiterate to not notice a sign beside a name. It doesn't matter in equal discussion.
CoolMoon
26 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
Do you understand the world before you were even born?
Immigration is defunct when you look back to ancient history. Recent history is defined by history of the 6th, 7th, 8th century for example.
Do a little bit of research before you go on about logistics. Poland won't be the same in 50 years from now, it wasn't the same 50 years ago. What country is?
Dilutions happened already with the Romans and Vikings and more. In ancient times the peoples invaded each other more that you can imagine so in Europe particularly, there is an extreme mix.
Do you understand the world before you were even born?
Immigration is defunct when you look back to ancient history. Recent history is defined by history of the 6th, 7th, 8th century for example.
Do a little bit of research before you go on about logistics. Poland won't be the same in 50 years from now, it wasn't the same 50 years ago. What country is?
Dilutions happened already with the Romans and Vikings and more. In ancient times the peoples invaded each other more that you can imagine so in Europe particularly, there is an extreme mix.
CoolMoon
26 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
Yes, that seems correct and what about it?
Do you understand about people who have the interest to go and learn about other cultures? It doesn't mean the dilution of the native country, it just means learning about another culture with an open mind.
You can take Scotland, as its oft talked about on PF. There are many cultures in Scotland yet the country is still 'Scottish'. There are many, many things that make it Scottish but without denying that other cultures exist there and they celebrate those cultures too.
That is pathetically sad. Yours is a brainwashed mind.
Because the last time I checked the reason why everyone is here is because they enjoy polish culture,language,people, and food.
Yes, that seems correct and what about it?
Do you understand about people who have the interest to go and learn about other cultures? It doesn't mean the dilution of the native country, it just means learning about another culture with an open mind.
You can take Scotland, as its oft talked about on PF. There are many cultures in Scotland yet the country is still 'Scottish'. There are many, many things that make it Scottish but without denying that other cultures exist there and they celebrate those cultures too.
WPWW white pride world wide.
That is pathetically sad. Yours is a brainwashed mind.
CoolMoon
26 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
Fantastic response. I won't waste any more of my knowledge on you.
Yes, it's important to understand why other cultures do things even if those things are not necessarily accepted. Understanding is the key.
Goway.
Fantastic response. I won't waste any more of my knowledge on you.
Peaceful coexistence is the way forward.
Yes, it's important to understand why other cultures do things even if those things are not necessarily accepted. Understanding is the key.
CoolMoon
26 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
Randal,
what is all your PC nonsense? I am partly talking about ancient history and partly talking about cultures in the world of today. A lot of what happens in other cultures comes from ancient history, particularly in rural areas. Take a bigger look at the world, travel. If you can't travel then read, read more than wiki. Talk to people who have traveled. Study things.
Randal,
what is all your PC nonsense? I am partly talking about ancient history and partly talking about cultures in the world of today. A lot of what happens in other cultures comes from ancient history, particularly in rural areas. Take a bigger look at the world, travel. If you can't travel then read, read more than wiki. Talk to people who have traveled. Study things.
CoolMoon
25 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
They were certainly willing to try out foods from other cultures, that's for sure.
I haven't personally eaten dog but there are a lot of world dishes I haven't tried. Maybe Sasha has/hasn't eaten dog, I don't know. Regardless of whether he has or hasn't it doesn't reflect the whole of Russia though, does it? There will be parts of Russia where dog is/was eaten.
Indeed in some tribes they do eat each other. Just because I learn and know about a thing does not mean I condone it or have to accept it. I am simply learning/have learned about other cultures in the world past and present.
Who said it will? It most likely will NEVER make any western menu. That doesn't mean that it isn't eaten in other cultures.
Om gosh the Romans were the most multicultural of all!!!
They were certainly willing to try out foods from other cultures, that's for sure.
Have you eaten a dog? Russians are in the East and they don't eat dogs and they've had their share of hungry times. I'll ask Sasha but I doubt they do.
I haven't personally eaten dog but there are a lot of world dishes I haven't tried. Maybe Sasha has/hasn't eaten dog, I don't know. Regardless of whether he has or hasn't it doesn't reflect the whole of Russia though, does it? There will be parts of Russia where dog is/was eaten.
That’s exactly right. And then you good folks will be accused of being insensitive to the immigrant culture.
Heck, in some primitive places they still eat people. Will we civilized folks also be expected to accommodate this “cultural” relic?
“Hey, so what if they eat people. Show some tolerance for cultural diversity! What are you, insensitive?” Crap.
This is the sort of thing everyone will have to “wake up to” with all that multiculturalling going on.
Heck, in some primitive places they still eat people. Will we civilized folks also be expected to accommodate this “cultural” relic?
“Hey, so what if they eat people. Show some tolerance for cultural diversity! What are you, insensitive?” Crap.
This is the sort of thing everyone will have to “wake up to” with all that multiculturalling going on.
Indeed in some tribes they do eat each other. Just because I learn and know about a thing does not mean I condone it or have to accept it. I am simply learning/have learned about other cultures in the world past and present.
I rue the day when dog hits menus here.
Who said it will? It most likely will NEVER make any western menu. That doesn't mean that it isn't eaten in other cultures.
CoolMoon
25 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
Yes, generally these things were part of a more elaborate menu though. It may have been a second or third course.
That's true. They picked up local delicacies as they went along. So I suppose they were multicultural in a way.
Seems like a Flamingo would be a skimpy meal, tho.
Yes, generally these things were part of a more elaborate menu though. It may have been a second or third course.
They had food from the places they conquered, like Egypt.
That's true. They picked up local delicacies as they went along. So I suppose they were multicultural in a way.
CoolMoon
25 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
Yes and parrots and flamingos...and actually cows udders were a bit of a delicacy for them as well. I think they stuffed the udders with something but not sure what. Whatever it is, I would imagine that somewhere in the world, all these things are still eaten at some point, even if only by a small minority.
Didn't the Romans used to eat Peacocks too?
Yes and parrots and flamingos...and actually cows udders were a bit of a delicacy for them as well. I think they stuffed the udders with something but not sure what. Whatever it is, I would imagine that somewhere in the world, all these things are still eaten at some point, even if only by a small minority.
CoolMoon
25 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
That's right. Ostrich too and thrushes I believe. I meant to write 'different cultures eat different meats'. Same thing almost. I'm sure there are cultures out there that think the west is disgusting for eating cows and pigs.
The west regards the eating of dog, cat or horse in the east as exotic but it's not really, it's just natural there. As natural as eating cow, pig, lamb, chicken in the west.
Romans used to eat mice.
That's right. Ostrich too and thrushes I believe. I meant to write 'different cultures eat different meats'. Same thing almost. I'm sure there are cultures out there that think the west is disgusting for eating cows and pigs.
The west regards the eating of dog, cat or horse in the east as exotic but it's not really, it's just natural there. As natural as eating cow, pig, lamb, chicken in the west.
CoolMoon
25 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
Yes, that's why I said 'certain regions'.
That would be the west then and not the east. Dogs in the western world are viewed differently than in certain parts of the eastern world.
It does differ much in China for example. In the larger, more modern cities, dogs may well now be viewed more as pets but go out in to the country-side, especially the very poor country-side and dog is still on the menu.
However, around the world different countries eat different meats. The western world views dogs as pets so balk at the very thought of them being eaten somewhere were they are considered to be part of the food source.
Accepting multiculturalism is to also see that cultures vary even within the same country.
I thought the ancient Egyptians had domesticated dogs.
Yes, that's why I said 'certain regions'.
Almost every month in the West, you get a good story about a dog saving someone from drowning, sniffing out bombs or warding off intruders.
That would be the west then and not the east. Dogs in the western world are viewed differently than in certain parts of the eastern world.
It does differ much in China for example. In the larger, more modern cities, dogs may well now be viewed more as pets but go out in to the country-side, especially the very poor country-side and dog is still on the menu.
However, around the world different countries eat different meats. The western world views dogs as pets so balk at the very thought of them being eaten somewhere were they are considered to be part of the food source.
Accepting multiculturalism is to also see that cultures vary even within the same country.
CoolMoon
25 Mar 2009
News / Poland..wake up to a multicultural world [1059]
That is essentially true. It's worth pointing out that while the western world looks at cats and dogs as furry, cute pets, they are not, or were not previously, viewed like this in the east. Particularly dogs who were/are viewed as livestock and working animals in certain regions in the east.
People ate cats/dogs because it is protein.
That is essentially true. It's worth pointing out that while the western world looks at cats and dogs as furry, cute pets, they are not, or were not previously, viewed like this in the east. Particularly dogs who were/are viewed as livestock and working animals in certain regions in the east.
CoolMoon
8 Feb 2009
Work / How are nurses graded in Poland and what is their typical salary? [14]
I'm a little surprised that no one answered this thread as I think it's interesting indeed. Unfortunately I don't know the answer but am interested in what the answer would be. It's a good thread so please can someone know an answer?
I'm a little surprised that no one answered this thread as I think it's interesting indeed. Unfortunately I don't know the answer but am interested in what the answer would be. It's a good thread so please can someone know an answer?
CoolMoon
21 Oct 2008
Life / Do you need to have a tv license in Poland to watch TV? [30]
DoctorS
In UK if you don't have a licence they will come down on you like a ton of bricks. In Poland they don't really have the means to prove you don't have one. So most don't.
gtd your right. I get taxed well bad. The money goes to police doctorz etc. Still no improvement.
DoctorS
In UK if you don't have a licence they will come down on you like a ton of bricks. In Poland they don't really have the means to prove you don't have one. So most don't.
CoolMoon
21 Oct 2008
Life / Do you need to have a tv license in Poland to watch TV? [30]
I bought a TV in the UK a couple of years ago and didn't have to do this. They take postcode and address details though, probably to check up but I didn't have to fill out any form. Info point: you don't have to give your address and postcode in that case but they make it seem like you HAVE to.
Yes, but most don't bother.
when you go to purchase a tv or something similar, you need to complete tv license form. Or else you cant buy it.
I bought a TV in the UK a couple of years ago and didn't have to do this. They take postcode and address details though, probably to check up but I didn't have to fill out any form. Info point: you don't have to give your address and postcode in that case but they make it seem like you HAVE to.
so is it a yes? You need a license in poland?
Yes, but most don't bother.
CoolMoon
21 Oct 2008
Life / Do you need to have a tv license in Poland to watch TV? [30]
Most of Europe requires a licence paid annually. I don't know were else in Europe the inspectors are more fierce than in UK though.
They say that in UK if you are watching i-Player live feed (that can also be pre-recorded shows but broadcast at the same time as on BBC TV) you must have a licence but if you are watching i-Player delayed feed you don't need one.
if the tv license inspectorz find out then you get fined thousandz. We get ripped of down ere. We have to buy a license every year.
Most of Europe requires a licence paid annually. I don't know were else in Europe the inspectors are more fierce than in UK though.
Watch TV on your computer. Problem solved...unless you need a computer license.
That is bizarre.
That is bizarre.
They say that in UK if you are watching i-Player live feed (that can also be pre-recorded shows but broadcast at the same time as on BBC TV) you must have a licence but if you are watching i-Player delayed feed you don't need one.
CoolMoon
21 Oct 2008
Life / Do you need to have a tv license in Poland to watch TV? [30]
Yes you do need to have a licence in Poland but most businesses and about 50% of private homes do not have it. The authority cannot enter your house to check without the owners permission so it's widely avoided.
Yes you do need to have a licence in Poland but most businesses and about 50% of private homes do not have it. The authority cannot enter your house to check without the owners permission so it's widely avoided.
CoolMoon
17 Oct 2008
UK, Ireland / All That Manners Business [I'm Polish, moved to UK as an au pair.] [87]
However, for some people on the forum, she does come across as exactly that. Whether that opinion is justifiable or not is another discussion really.
As Misty says, no you can't. The point is not whether someone is going to "come after you" but whether you can actually say, fairly, that you have heard more than one side of a story and can then be relied on to provide fair judgement. Well, you can't. You've already proclaimed that Wyspianska is right so no one is going to care for a second about the Mother in Law.
So really, what it looks like now is that you have no interest in what anyone else says. You already liked Wyspi, then you met her for real and you like the flutter of her eyes so now you can't see that a conflict between her and the mother of her boyfriend might be more than just what Wyspianska says.
The male mind - works oddly!
Or maybe just asking a question?
reassure Wyspianska that she doesn't come across as a rude, impolite or dislikeable person.
However, for some people on the forum, she does come across as exactly that. Whether that opinion is justifiable or not is another discussion really.
Yes I can. Is she going to come after me for what I've said?
As Misty says, no you can't. The point is not whether someone is going to "come after you" but whether you can actually say, fairly, that you have heard more than one side of a story and can then be relied on to provide fair judgement. Well, you can't. You've already proclaimed that Wyspianska is right so no one is going to care for a second about the Mother in Law.
So really, what it looks like now is that you have no interest in what anyone else says. You already liked Wyspi, then you met her for real and you like the flutter of her eyes so now you can't see that a conflict between her and the mother of her boyfriend might be more than just what Wyspianska says.
The male mind - works oddly!
Judging a whole nation?
Or maybe just asking a question?
CoolMoon
26 Aug 2008
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
Effort in not allowing the truth to be twisted. People are happy to let things lie until Russia does a thing like this! People search for truth in the memory of their loved ones and for the memory of history and quite frankly tornado, you can be very offending when you tell people they shouldn't live in the past, it's happened and all your other remarks to posts like this. If you don't want to discuss these subjects sensibly instead of telling people they are wrong, they are living in the past then you should stay out of these conversations! It's a bloody history thread posted in a section about Polish history! The gist is that people talk about the past. Get over it!
so much effort, for what?? nothing changes, nobody comes back, nobody feels less hurt or less guilty. Its like people are digging for the sake of digging, do you not see that?? Fair play, find out what happened to your loved ones but after that, what else do you need to know. Whether they died, shot by a Russian at Katyn while un armed or in a German concentration camp because they could no longer work. Both unlawful shootings and both shootings of unarmed men/women, what is the difference???
Effort in not allowing the truth to be twisted. People are happy to let things lie until Russia does a thing like this! People search for truth in the memory of their loved ones and for the memory of history and quite frankly tornado, you can be very offending when you tell people they shouldn't live in the past, it's happened and all your other remarks to posts like this. If you don't want to discuss these subjects sensibly instead of telling people they are wrong, they are living in the past then you should stay out of these conversations! It's a bloody history thread posted in a section about Polish history! The gist is that people talk about the past. Get over it!
CoolMoon
26 Aug 2008
History / Russia tells teachers to lie to students about "Katyn" [139]
There are some people who don't move on, some survivors who don't put it behind them (in many situations). You should be aware that not everyone has your idea of "forget about it, they died years ago, who cares?". People still search for the truth and will not allow for the facts to be so badly twisted, like Russia tries. It's easy to say "move on" but it's very important that there are people in the world who battle to save memories and stop them from being twisted.
tornado2007
There are some people who don't move on, some survivors who don't put it behind them (in many situations). You should be aware that not everyone has your idea of "forget about it, they died years ago, who cares?". People still search for the truth and will not allow for the facts to be so badly twisted, like Russia tries. It's easy to say "move on" but it's very important that there are people in the world who battle to save memories and stop them from being twisted.