markcooper
21 May 2009
markcooper
26 May 2009
History / Western Europe and America vs Russia WWII - chances of Poland being saved [494]
To some extent this is ongoing. The gun / armies being replaced by $$$s and American corporations. Hence there is now a global Amercian culture / influence almost everwhere.
The collapse of the soviet union was predetermined by sharp falls in world oil prices. Somthing which at the time the soviet union was reliant upon for revenue with regards to upgrading and arming the red army. There is a theory that at the time oil prices were orchestrated / manipulated to have this effect. Hence Oil / $$$ replaces the bullet.
When the two great armies faced each other after the fall of Berlin should they have continued fighting it out for total World dominance?
The Allies were soon to develop nuclear technology - a sure winner. Poland and all the other coutries devoured by Russia could have been saved!!
Even without the nuclear bomb I wonder who would have won.
I dont really do hypothetics but this ones quite interestning. Communism may have been crushed, Nazism instinct.
The Allies were soon to develop nuclear technology - a sure winner. Poland and all the other coutries devoured by Russia could have been saved!!
Even without the nuclear bomb I wonder who would have won.
I dont really do hypothetics but this ones quite interestning. Communism may have been crushed, Nazism instinct.
To some extent this is ongoing. The gun / armies being replaced by $$$s and American corporations. Hence there is now a global Amercian culture / influence almost everwhere.
The collapse of the soviet union was predetermined by sharp falls in world oil prices. Somthing which at the time the soviet union was reliant upon for revenue with regards to upgrading and arming the red army. There is a theory that at the time oil prices were orchestrated / manipulated to have this effect. Hence Oil / $$$ replaces the bullet.
markcooper
29 May 2009
History / Western Europe and America vs Russia WWII - chances of Poland being saved [494]
Thats a great book, could not put it down. " Berlin The Downfall" is the follow on. Equally as good I reckon.
What's interesting is....... We had some russian friends / aquaintance's come to visit a few months ago. They saw Stalingrad on the bookshelf. Flicked through it for no more than ten seconds and declared " utter rubbish, western propaganda". I explained that in the first few pages it explains that the book took ten or so years in the making. The author had travelled through Russia to collect and collate the context and most of it came from russian sources / survivors etc. Also the Beevor was an ex Army captain and a well respected historian. This antagonised them even more. It transpired that thier view being......... a factually correct history book dipicting russias involvment in WW2 could only be written by a russian. Interesting.............as in how they think / thier mindset. The guy a lawyer and the girl a teacher by the way.
Thats a great book, could not put it down. " Berlin The Downfall" is the follow on. Equally as good I reckon.
What's interesting is....... We had some russian friends / aquaintance's come to visit a few months ago. They saw Stalingrad on the bookshelf. Flicked through it for no more than ten seconds and declared " utter rubbish, western propaganda". I explained that in the first few pages it explains that the book took ten or so years in the making. The author had travelled through Russia to collect and collate the context and most of it came from russian sources / survivors etc. Also the Beevor was an ex Army captain and a well respected historian. This antagonised them even more. It transpired that thier view being......... a factually correct history book dipicting russias involvment in WW2 could only be written by a russian. Interesting.............as in how they think / thier mindset. The guy a lawyer and the girl a teacher by the way.
markcooper
29 May 2009
History / Western Europe and America vs Russia WWII - chances of Poland being saved [494]
Shall take a read of that. Whats interesting is these folk have been in the UK for over 8 years. Academically at least they come accross as quite bright.
markcooper:
Also the Beevor was an ex Army captain and a well respected historian. This antagonised them even more.
I can see how a book written by a historian would antagonize some Russians. Should they ever get over their brainwashed views, do suggest Astolphe de Custine's Letters from Russia. Written in 1839, it is probably the best yet insight into the Russian mindset. Strongly recommended by...1jola.
Also the Beevor was an ex Army captain and a well respected historian. This antagonised them even more.
I can see how a book written by a historian would antagonize some Russians. Should they ever get over their brainwashed views, do suggest Astolphe de Custine's Letters from Russia. Written in 1839, it is probably the best yet insight into the Russian mindset. Strongly recommended by...1jola.
Shall take a read of that. Whats interesting is these folk have been in the UK for over 8 years. Academically at least they come accross as quite bright.
markcooper
29 May 2009
History / Western Europe and America vs Russia WWII - chances of Poland being saved [494]
Shall give it a go...................denial seems to be a national trait.
I have no doubt they are bright.
Shall give it a go...................denial seems to be a national trait.
markcooper
1 Jun 2009
History / Western Europe and America vs Russia WWII - chances of Poland being saved [494]
Yes Stalingrad..........let me know what you think, will be interesting.
Yes Stalingrad..........let me know what you think, will be interesting.
markcooper
1 Jun 2009
Love / Polish men (guys) - foreign women (girls)? [21]
It looked that way on saturday night. Myself and other half went to a polish nightclub in stratford / east london. Although would say it was probably 50% polish and the others mainly from eastern european countries.
" much of a muchness" 50 or so girls on the dance floor at anyone time. I don't think I saw more than 5 guys on the dance floor. This from 23:00 - 05:00
" much of a muchness" I won the longest hair competion. It's just off my colar.
" much of a muchness" Sporadic outbreaks of violence. Hourly on the perimiter of dance floor.
" much of a muchness" Shellsuits galore !!
............the dancing though, all them girls and baiscally no-one made an effort.
I think in general European men are all much of a muchness :0)
It looked that way on saturday night. Myself and other half went to a polish nightclub in stratford / east london. Although would say it was probably 50% polish and the others mainly from eastern european countries.
" much of a muchness" 50 or so girls on the dance floor at anyone time. I don't think I saw more than 5 guys on the dance floor. This from 23:00 - 05:00
" much of a muchness" I won the longest hair competion. It's just off my colar.
" much of a muchness" Sporadic outbreaks of violence. Hourly on the perimiter of dance floor.
" much of a muchness" Shellsuits galore !!
............the dancing though, all them girls and baiscally no-one made an effort.
markcooper
2 Jun 2009
History / Western Europe and America vs Russia WWII - chances of Poland being saved [494]
[quote=sjam]
Ironside:
sjam:
I think even you will agree a huge number of these also had "Made in USA" stamped on them ;-)))
nope. Most likely "сделано в СССР"!
Nope: Spitfires and Hurricanes sent to Russia had "Made in England" let alone all those US planes "Made in USA" and those 51000 Jeeps that were exported to Russia under the Lend-Lease program ;-)
Some of the US and British planes Stalin was sent:
P-39 Airacobra single-engine fighters - 4719
P-40 fighters - 2397
P-47 fighters - 195
Hurricane single-engine fighters - 2952
Spitfire single-engine fighters - 1331
A-20 twin-engine light attack bombers - 2908
B-25 twin-engine medium bombers - 862
From USA:
3,734 tanks
10 mine sweepers
82 smaller boats
210,000 automobiles
3,000 anti aircraft guns
1,111 oerlikon guns
17,000 motor bikes
991 million cartridges
1.2 million Km telephone cable
245,000 military telephones
257 million oil refinery,electrical equipment
5.2 million boots
2 million tons of food
Shipped to Russia June 22 1941 to April 30th 1944 From UK:
5,800 Planes
4,292 Tanks
12 minesweepers
103,000 tons rubber
6,000 machine tools
Shipped from Canada:
1188 Tanks
842 Armoured cars
One million shells
36,000 tons Aluminium
208,000 tons grain
Enough to allow Soviet industrial production to recover from early German successes and meet the increased equipment requirement Soviet forces needed to defeat the Nazis on the Eastern Front.[/quote
Where did you get these figures from ? Please can you provide link if on the internet.
[quote=sjam]
Ironside:
sjam:
I think even you will agree a huge number of these also had "Made in USA" stamped on them ;-)))
nope. Most likely "сделано в СССР"!
Nope: Spitfires and Hurricanes sent to Russia had "Made in England" let alone all those US planes "Made in USA" and those 51000 Jeeps that were exported to Russia under the Lend-Lease program ;-)
Some of the US and British planes Stalin was sent:
P-39 Airacobra single-engine fighters - 4719
P-40 fighters - 2397
P-47 fighters - 195
Hurricane single-engine fighters - 2952
Spitfire single-engine fighters - 1331
A-20 twin-engine light attack bombers - 2908
B-25 twin-engine medium bombers - 862
From USA:
3,734 tanks
10 mine sweepers
82 smaller boats
210,000 automobiles
3,000 anti aircraft guns
1,111 oerlikon guns
17,000 motor bikes
991 million cartridges
1.2 million Km telephone cable
245,000 military telephones
257 million oil refinery,electrical equipment
5.2 million boots
2 million tons of food
Shipped to Russia June 22 1941 to April 30th 1944 From UK:
5,800 Planes
4,292 Tanks
12 minesweepers
103,000 tons rubber
6,000 machine tools
Shipped from Canada:
1188 Tanks
842 Armoured cars
One million shells
36,000 tons Aluminium
208,000 tons grain
Enough to allow Soviet industrial production to recover from early German successes and meet the increased equipment requirement Soviet forces needed to defeat the Nazis on the Eastern Front.[/quote
Where did you get these figures from ? Please can you provide link if on the internet.
markcooper
1 Jul 2009
Work / Customs in workplace in Poland [11]
This sounds more like our office ( english).
Hi. I am located in a polish office and there are 4 polish people working in the office with me.
This sounds more like our office ( english).
markcooper
29 Jul 2009
UK, Ireland / UK HATRED TOWARDS POLES GROWING? [122]
I think alot of it is total bollocks to be honest. Where I live the Polish are quite accepted in the local pubs / clubs /community etc. We have problems with the ******* and paki's but not the Polish.
I think alot of it is total bollocks to be honest. Where I live the Polish are quite accepted in the local pubs / clubs /community etc. We have problems with the ******* and paki's but not the Polish.
markcooper
26 Aug 2009
Love / Do Anglo-Polish relationships actually work long term ? [13]
Relationship going strong. She Polish myself English. Spend one week per month in Gdansk and she comes over here also one week in every month. Can't imagine being with anyone else. Early next year plan on moving to Gdansk to live / work from home.So that I can be with Ms Kopcynska every day and night.!! I live for her.
Relationship going strong. She Polish myself English. Spend one week per month in Gdansk and she comes over here also one week in every month. Can't imagine being with anyone else. Early next year plan on moving to Gdansk to live / work from home.So that I can be with Ms Kopcynska every day and night.!! I live for her.
markcooper
27 Aug 2009
Life / Life in Pre and Post Communist Poland [12]
Were you aloud to leave Poland in the Soviet Union days ? or baiscally held prisoner of your own country like the former East Germany / GDR ?
Were you aloud to leave Poland in the Soviet Union days ? or baiscally held prisoner of your own country like the former East Germany / GDR ?
markcooper
28 Aug 2009
Life / Life in Pre and Post Communist Poland [12]
I like the way you use the term " capitalsit" when describing all countires other than those within the Soviet regime and behind the iron curtain.
I remember these days very well when living in London and also West Berlin. Many of the products on sale in shops were marked with " made in USSR" " made in Czech Rep" " made in Poland". Thier export market was huge.
These were just as much capitlaist countries . The difference being the benefits and profits when to the central government and not the people.
I like the way you use the term " capitalsit" when describing all countires other than those within the Soviet regime and behind the iron curtain.
I remember these days very well when living in London and also West Berlin. Many of the products on sale in shops were marked with " made in USSR" " made in Czech Rep" " made in Poland". Thier export market was huge.
These were just as much capitlaist countries . The difference being the benefits and profits when to the central government and not the people.
markcooper
11 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / England, Dirty, Expensive and a dangerous place to live? [205]
My two pennies worth.
Berlin: Visited many times over the years. Twice this year. No dirtier/Cleaner than London. Price wise, I would say about the same.
Gdansk: Visited three times this year. Cheaper yes, cleaner no. Safer ( in my opinion Gdansk is not a safe city).
Wroclaw: Visited three times this year. Cheaper yes, cleaner no. Safer undecided.
Moscow: Visited once this year. Cheaper no, cleaner no. ? Safe No, dangerous yes
Chelyabinsk: Visited once this year. A fxxing dirty city, cheap yes, dangerous.. fxxk yes.
It is to generalistic to say England is Dirty, Expensive and Dangerous. London is very different to Canterbury !!
The country has a lot to offer. Funny thing is, lots of folk moan and complain. If it was that bad they could always get a one way ticket back home. ( but the majority don't).
Rent is cheap but.............local wage compared to local prices ( food, beer, taxi's) it works out quite pricey.
Clean: I used to live in Spandau. I did not find it that clean.
My two pennies worth.
Berlin: Visited many times over the years. Twice this year. No dirtier/Cleaner than London. Price wise, I would say about the same.
Gdansk: Visited three times this year. Cheaper yes, cleaner no. Safer ( in my opinion Gdansk is not a safe city).
Wroclaw: Visited three times this year. Cheaper yes, cleaner no. Safer undecided.
Moscow: Visited once this year. Cheaper no, cleaner no. ? Safe No, dangerous yes
Chelyabinsk: Visited once this year. A fxxing dirty city, cheap yes, dangerous.. fxxk yes.
It is to generalistic to say England is Dirty, Expensive and Dangerous. London is very different to Canterbury !!
The country has a lot to offer. Funny thing is, lots of folk moan and complain. If it was that bad they could always get a one way ticket back home. ( but the majority don't).
markcooper:
Berlin: Visited many times over the years. Twice this year. No dirtier/Cleaner than London. Price wise, I would say about the same.
Which Berlin you went to?
I go there very often, i always find it spotless, clean, and affordable. An average person pays around 600euros to live in an appartment near the center, while in Amsterdam you have to pay around 1100 euros!
(Me plans to move to Berlin in 3 years :D )
Berlin: Visited many times over the years. Twice this year. No dirtier/Cleaner than London. Price wise, I would say about the same.
Which Berlin you went to?
I go there very often, i always find it spotless, clean, and affordable. An average person pays around 600euros to live in an appartment near the center, while in Amsterdam you have to pay around 1100 euros!
(Me plans to move to Berlin in 3 years :D )
Rent is cheap but.............local wage compared to local prices ( food, beer, taxi's) it works out quite pricey.
Clean: I used to live in Spandau. I did not find it that clean.
markcooper
19 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / England, Dirty, Expensive and a dangerous place to live? [205]
Bzibzioh
Close mate, but I think Pakistan would be nearer to the truth. The way things are looking in 5 years time it will be quite close. Choose either Pakistan or Somalia.
Bzibzioh
Close mate, but I think Pakistan would be nearer to the truth. The way things are looking in 5 years time it will be quite close. Choose either Pakistan or Somalia.
markcooper
21 Sep 2009
Love / Broken Heart, An amazing girl from Poland [139]
[quote=motoman]Nika Yesterday, 23:37#82
plk123:
Change your photo / picture Nika (!!). I always notice this for wrong reason. ( a sad looking lady with a tear running down right hand side of face).
[quote=motoman]Nika Yesterday, 23:37#82
plk123:
Change your photo / picture Nika (!!). I always notice this for wrong reason. ( a sad looking lady with a tear running down right hand side of face).
markcooper
22 Sep 2009
Love / Received an email from a young Polish woman - Is she too good to be true? [70]
Eric how old are you please ?
Eric how old are you please ?
markcooper
22 Sep 2009
Love / Received an email from a young Polish woman - Is she too good to be true? [70]
So going by your previous posts this put her in her late twenties at the most. (?)
I'm forever optimistic but must say mate.............you are pushing the boat out a little bit far. Put mildly......................I don't think she has your interests at heart.
markcooper: I am a young and energetic 58 year old with more 'spunk' than a horny stud bull!
So going by your previous posts this put her in her late twenties at the most. (?)
I'm forever optimistic but must say mate.............you are pushing the boat out a little bit far. Put mildly......................I don't think she has your interests at heart.
markcooper
23 Sep 2009
Life / How much cash to give as a wedding gift? [25]
I will second that !....................Even maybe Pots and Pans for the kitchen or a Hoover maybe ?
I will second that !....................Even maybe Pots and Pans for the kitchen or a Hoover maybe ?
markcooper
2 Oct 2009
UK, Ireland / Sad life of a Polish immigrant in the UK. Ch. 2 - Stress [63]
Nasty comments like what ??
We have polish in are office. They are not subjected to nasty comments.
Especially with the nasty comments: not in the papers, not in the internet, but at work. But definitely your life is easier (and the roads go without saying)
Nasty comments like what ??
We have polish in are office. They are not subjected to nasty comments.
markcooper
13 Oct 2009
Love / Differences and similarities between slavic girls [30]
Spot on with this one mate. You hit the nail right on the head. !!
They all don't have a clue about logic.
Spot on with this one mate. You hit the nail right on the head. !!
markcooper
19 Oct 2009
Life / How many people really know English in Poland? [53]
do Polish people speak English ?
Well..............there first language i think would be Polish. Then those that choose to learn English would in addition to speaking Polish also speak English. That's how i see it.
do Polish people speak English ?
Well..............there first language i think would be Polish. Then those that choose to learn English would in addition to speaking Polish also speak English. That's how i see it.
markcooper
20 Oct 2009
News / BNP far right in Poland [116]
Does anyone know if Poland has a similar political party to the BNP. If so are they popular ??
Does anyone know if Poland has a similar political party to the BNP. If so are they popular ??
markcooper
22 Oct 2009
Life / Surgery in Poland (varicose veins)...anyone with experience/advice? [18]
No need to go to poland mate. Have a look at this website [benenden.org.uk]
It's a trust rather than private medical insurance and offers affordable health cover for things such at varicose veins and minor operations. The only hurdle / snag being that if you join you can not claim for the first few months. Have not checked but think it is 3 or 6 months.
Had my left leg varicose veins removed last year. Bebenden were great. Within 5 weeks of phoning them up they had me into thier london clinic so the surgeon could take a look then straight into hospital for the operation. Went in on a Thursday morning. Operation was same day and back home by friday morning, and only requred 5 days off work for recovery. First class all went very well. In three weeks I go in to have my other leg done.
The varicose veins are a pain in the arse. On both legs they went from nothing to stretching from ankle to top of leg ( groin area). Surgeon was saying they are not symptomatic of anything that is seriously wrong, so i would not worry to much.
No need to go to poland mate. Have a look at this website [benenden.org.uk]
It's a trust rather than private medical insurance and offers affordable health cover for things such at varicose veins and minor operations. The only hurdle / snag being that if you join you can not claim for the first few months. Have not checked but think it is 3 or 6 months.
Had my left leg varicose veins removed last year. Bebenden were great. Within 5 weeks of phoning them up they had me into thier london clinic so the surgeon could take a look then straight into hospital for the operation. Went in on a Thursday morning. Operation was same day and back home by friday morning, and only requred 5 days off work for recovery. First class all went very well. In three weeks I go in to have my other leg done.
The varicose veins are a pain in the arse. On both legs they went from nothing to stretching from ankle to top of leg ( groin area). Surgeon was saying they are not symptomatic of anything that is seriously wrong, so i would not worry to much.
markcooper
22 Oct 2009
Life / Surgery in Poland (varicose veins)...anyone with experience/advice? [18]
If you were to see mine you would think they are painful as look terrible ( especially for somone of my age!) But they not painful at all. One of the causes though is staning up for to long.
markcooper:
they are not symptomatic of anything that is seriously wrong
Varicose veins can be painful when you stand up for a long time.
they are not symptomatic of anything that is seriously wrong
Varicose veins can be painful when you stand up for a long time.
If you were to see mine you would think they are painful as look terrible ( especially for somone of my age!) But they not painful at all. One of the causes though is staning up for to long.
markcooper
22 Oct 2009
Life / Surgery in Poland (varicose veins)...anyone with experience/advice? [18]
I spoke to the surgeon after my operation.He said the cause was ( explained in my none medical vocabulary !!) . That basically veins have valves, these get blocked which causes the vein to die due to lack of oxygen. Once dead they expand to over 100 / 150 size thier width and float to top of the skin / surface hence making them look worse than what they really are.
He went on to say that it was nothing to do with diet / lifestyle etc
I spoke to the surgeon after my operation.He said the cause was ( explained in my none medical vocabulary !!) . That basically veins have valves, these get blocked which causes the vein to die due to lack of oxygen. Once dead they expand to over 100 / 150 size thier width and float to top of the skin / surface hence making them look worse than what they really are.
He went on to say that it was nothing to do with diet / lifestyle etc
markcooper
5 Nov 2009
Love / Do not marry Polish woman [212]
[quote=southern]Slavic behvaiour can strike as absurd and irrational [/quote]
your forgot deluded /delusional (a belief or impression that is not in accordance with a generally accepted reality. ) or Self delusion (when you allow yourself to believe something that is not true).
My girlfriend althrough very nice suffers from this. I have suggested she gets help but.......because she is deluded she is of the belief it is not necessary. All her friends are deluded as well but she/they can not see this for the same reason. If you came to visit my house when they have a girly get together, you could be forgiven for thinking you have walking into a house for the insane. Best just to let them get on with it. ( in thier mad world!!)
[quote=southern]Slavic behvaiour can strike as absurd and irrational [/quote]
your forgot deluded /delusional (a belief or impression that is not in accordance with a generally accepted reality. ) or Self delusion (when you allow yourself to believe something that is not true).
My girlfriend althrough very nice suffers from this. I have suggested she gets help but.......because she is deluded she is of the belief it is not necessary. All her friends are deluded as well but she/they can not see this for the same reason. If you came to visit my house when they have a girly get together, you could be forgiven for thinking you have walking into a house for the insane. Best just to let them get on with it. ( in thier mad world!!)
markcooper
5 Nov 2009
Love / Do not marry Polish woman [212]
Well I am just refering to girlfriend and her friends, don't know about phycos but they are deluded. Nice but void of common sense and deluded. Mild insanity, if you were to see these traits in the early signs of adolesents you would make an appointment for you child to vist the doctor.
#108
so finally, all Poles are psychos indeed.
so finally, all Poles are psychos indeed.
Well I am just refering to girlfriend and her friends, don't know about phycos but they are deluded. Nice but void of common sense and deluded. Mild insanity, if you were to see these traits in the early signs of adolesents you would make an appointment for you child to vist the doctor.
markcooper
6 Nov 2009
History / Fall of the Wall II [8]
I lived in Berlin during these times ( 1979-84). Our flat was in a district called Kladow. The flat being only a few hundered yards from the wall. Interesting times.
We have a girl renting a room off us at the moment. Half Ukraine half Russian. Try telling her or her friends there is anything to celebrate. " it was better in the past " is the usual response.
I lived in Berlin during these times ( 1979-84). Our flat was in a district called Kladow. The flat being only a few hundered yards from the wall. Interesting times.
We have a girl renting a room off us at the moment. Half Ukraine half Russian. Try telling her or her friends there is anything to celebrate. " it was better in the past " is the usual response.
markcooper
9 Nov 2009
History / 9th November 1989: And the wall came tumbling down [113]
Polonius3
Was living in Berlin at the time ( Kladow district), and was in the Air Force. Went back there a few months ago. Suprising how many people would like the wall put back up. Conveniently forgetting the STASI, the effect they had on everyday life, and the brutality involved in running this mass prison. I don't think the GDR would have been a nice place to live
Polonius3
Was living in Berlin at the time ( Kladow district), and was in the Air Force. Went back there a few months ago. Suprising how many people would like the wall put back up. Conveniently forgetting the STASI, the effect they had on everyday life, and the brutality involved in running this mass prison. I don't think the GDR would have been a nice place to live