sparrow
7 May 2007
sparrow
7 May 2007
sparrow
7 May 2007
Feedback / Can we have signatures? [60]
Can we? With rules of course, not too big or w/ever so they don't take up the whole page. Can we? Can we? Can we? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
Can we? With rules of course, not too big or w/ever so they don't take up the whole page. Can we? Can we? Can we? Are we there yet? Are we there yet?
sparrow
7 May 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
I'm sure there are western history books about that.
I'm sure there are western history books about that.
sparrow
7 May 2007
Love / Question: Do Polish girls prefer married men? [59]
Ever thought about doing stand-up comedy?
So in your mind, if you're an atheist god punishes you? And attractive Polish girls are servants of god?
Mate.. no one is getting punished. There are millions of agnostics & atheists living happy unpunished lives with a stable marriage & a nice family. Having jobs & enjoying life at it's fullest.
For example a polish girl maysay after sex.Oh,it was such a sin.I will tell it to the priest.
Ever thought about doing stand-up comedy?
Ladybird is an atheist.She does not tell it to the priest.So the God punishes her through one of his servants,an attractive polish girl.
So in your mind, if you're an atheist god punishes you? And attractive Polish girls are servants of god?
Mate.. no one is getting punished. There are millions of agnostics & atheists living happy unpunished lives with a stable marriage & a nice family. Having jobs & enjoying life at it's fullest.
sparrow
7 May 2007
Love / I cheated on my girlfriend (I'm British, my gf is Polish) [167]
I wouldn't know but lately there was an article in the papers & an interview on TV about a woman, a mistress, who started a club for mistresses to talk about their man & the men's wives & how hard it is to live that kind of life. So it's certainly out there.
Do you think this happens very often?
I wouldn't know but lately there was an article in the papers & an interview on TV about a woman, a mistress, who started a club for mistresses to talk about their man & the men's wives & how hard it is to live that kind of life. So it's certainly out there.
sparrow
7 May 2007
News / POLISH LITTLE GIRL SHOT DEAD BY AN ITALIAN [104]
It's not about the "Polish people" It's not a premeditated orchestrated murder in order to kill Poles. It's an arguement that got out of a hand & a Polish citizen got killed
slight nuance
It's not about the "Polish people" It's not a premeditated orchestrated murder in order to kill Poles. It's an arguement that got out of a hand & a Polish citizen got killed
slight nuance
sparrow
7 May 2007
News / POLISH LITTLE GIRL SHOT DEAD BY AN ITALIAN [104]
You can not know that, you have no reasonable proof to doubt that as you don't know the man.
Why wouldn't Italians shoot Italians? Do you have any idea how many Italians were killed during the mafia wars in the '90s? There used to be at least 1 murder a day in Catania mid-90s.. same in Napoli.
You're automatically assuming this man had something against Poles so he went out to kill some. He had an arguement, got pissed off, lost his mind & shot. What on earth does that have to do with Polonophobia?
Is anyone who kills a man from a different country a xenophobe according to you?
You're reasoning is completely loopy.
I doubt if he would have dared to shoot down a fellow Italian.
You can not know that, you have no reasonable proof to doubt that as you don't know the man.
Why wouldn't Italians shoot Italians? Do you have any idea how many Italians were killed during the mafia wars in the '90s? There used to be at least 1 murder a day in Catania mid-90s.. same in Napoli.
You're automatically assuming this man had something against Poles so he went out to kill some. He had an arguement, got pissed off, lost his mind & shot. What on earth does that have to do with Polonophobia?
Is anyone who kills a man from a different country a xenophobe according to you?
You're reasoning is completely loopy.
sparrow
7 May 2007
Language / I want to write/read/speak fluent Polish! [60]
Why would stock brokers need to talk Polish? English is the international business language.
Why would stock brokers need to talk Polish? English is the international business language.
sparrow
6 May 2007
News / Polish gay activists win human rights case [19]
It's just an example of what should not be done. The original quote says "it acknowledges that discrimination in Poland exists" I don't know what they're talking about, just a shot in the dark.
But tbh, I wouldn't be surprised if there would still be employers who'd fire people if they knew about their sex. orienatio
exactly - its not a question that can be asked as it doesnt effect the job they are doing
It's just an example of what should not be done. The original quote says "it acknowledges that discrimination in Poland exists" I don't know what they're talking about, just a shot in the dark.
But tbh, I wouldn't be surprised if there would still be employers who'd fire people if they knew about their sex. orienatio
sparrow
6 May 2007
Love / I cheated on my girlfriend (I'm British, my gf is Polish) [167]
Haha, that's funny Daffy :) I can imagine it so clearly in my head
Haha, that's funny Daffy :) I can imagine it so clearly in my head
sparrow
6 May 2007
Travel / Learn about Tatras in Poland [4]
I REPLIED TO THE OTHER THREAD WHERE YOU ASKED IT
I HOPE EVERYTHING IS FINE WITH YOUR KEYBOARD. I WOULDNT WANT IT TO BE BROKE OR ANYTHING.
GOOD LUCK DAVE!!1!!!11!!ELEVEN!!!!
I REPLIED TO THE OTHER THREAD WHERE YOU ASKED IT
I HOPE EVERYTHING IS FINE WITH YOUR KEYBOARD. I WOULDNT WANT IT TO BE BROKE OR ANYTHING.
GOOD LUCK DAVE!!1!!!11!!ELEVEN!!!!
sparrow
6 May 2007
UK, Ireland / YES !!! Manchester United have just won the football premiership... [7]
Grats on staying ahead of Chelski :)
Grats on staying ahead of Chelski :)
sparrow
6 May 2007
News / Polish gay activists win human rights case [19]
The whole thing ackowledges that discrimation exists. They knew that very well before they joined the EU that the EU has very strict laws when it comes to sexual, religious, racial, etc discrimination..
If you're looking for a job, the fact that you're a lesbian or not should not decide wether you get the job.
The whole thing ackowledges that discrimation exists. They knew that very well before they joined the EU that the EU has very strict laws when it comes to sexual, religious, racial, etc discrimination..
If you're looking for a job, the fact that you're a lesbian or not should not decide wether you get the job.
sparrow
6 May 2007
Travel / Learn about Tatras in Poland [4]
WHEN I WAS A YOUNGER KID MY PARENTS ALWAYS TOOK US TO ZAKOPANE ITS THE BIGGEST TOWN THERE VERY TOURISTY & LOTS OF DIFFERENT ACCOMODATIONS IN PRICE RANGE, YOU CANT GO WRONG. NOT THE IDEAL PLACE IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE CALM, BUT IF YOURE YOUNG ITS GOOD.
BTW: CAPS ARE KEWL
WHEN I WAS A YOUNGER KID MY PARENTS ALWAYS TOOK US TO ZAKOPANE ITS THE BIGGEST TOWN THERE VERY TOURISTY & LOTS OF DIFFERENT ACCOMODATIONS IN PRICE RANGE, YOU CANT GO WRONG. NOT THE IDEAL PLACE IF YOU'RE LOOKING FOR SOMEWHERE CALM, BUT IF YOURE YOUNG ITS GOOD.
BTW: CAPS ARE KEWL
sparrow
6 May 2007
Language / Decided to start out by getting a few phrases together... [8]
I'm of Polish decent but don't have the nationality anymore. The words were correct yeah :)
Good luck
I'm of Polish decent but don't have the nationality anymore. The words were correct yeah :)
Good luck
sparrow
6 May 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
I understand your point, but I disagree on just one part. I think we should expose them & go in against them (if it's against your beliefs or philosophy).
In my opinion, it would be propaganda if I'd post a video of an organisation or political party unleashing it's extreme racial or religious views. This video isn't any different from a street interview you'd see on TV.
I've been living in a country where 10-15 years ago an extreme right-wing political party caused a "black sunday" by getting 5% of the votes & got into parliament. At that time they had extremely harsh views about women, immigrants, labour unions, gays, etc.. Some of their members weren't ashamed defending nazi's, denying holocaust & doing Roman salutes.
During all those years the media ignored them, not granting them any tv time or news papers interviews nothing. No political parties would even go in debate with them.
By doing so we have let them become the underdog, so they could say the establishment was trying to put them down. Gaining unprecedented popularity. Nowadays they get up to 40% of the votes in some regions.
I don't want to see any racial propaganda either, but I just don't think this video is. It's up to the mod :)
I understand your point, but I disagree on just one part. I think we should expose them & go in against them (if it's against your beliefs or philosophy).
In my opinion, it would be propaganda if I'd post a video of an organisation or political party unleashing it's extreme racial or religious views. This video isn't any different from a street interview you'd see on TV.
I've been living in a country where 10-15 years ago an extreme right-wing political party caused a "black sunday" by getting 5% of the votes & got into parliament. At that time they had extremely harsh views about women, immigrants, labour unions, gays, etc.. Some of their members weren't ashamed defending nazi's, denying holocaust & doing Roman salutes.
During all those years the media ignored them, not granting them any tv time or news papers interviews nothing. No political parties would even go in debate with them.
By doing so we have let them become the underdog, so they could say the establishment was trying to put them down. Gaining unprecedented popularity. Nowadays they get up to 40% of the votes in some regions.
I don't want to see any racial propaganda either, but I just don't think this video is. It's up to the mod :)
sparrow
6 May 2007
Language / Decided to start out by getting a few phrases together... [8]
she is not pronounced like in "She (the girl) has the book" but more like shy or shire in a slangy way.
The last tone is the same as in the word "pragne" "pragganer"
I AM FINE
mam sie dobrze
Pronounced "mam she dobshear"?
mam sie dobrze
Pronounced "mam she dobshear"?
she is not pronounced like in "She (the girl) has the book" but more like shy or shire in a slangy way.
The last tone is the same as in the word "pragne" "pragganer"
sparrow
6 May 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
You can't possibly put those 2 together. That's an extreme overgeneralisation. Of course it wouldn't be OK to post Nazi propaganda!
Are you really that easily offended? I find this video a perfect example fitting in this thread.
It's about the Jewish experience in Poland.
How are jews feeling in Poland?
What is general view about Jews in Poland?
Why are they liked?
Why aren't they liked?
Are there still prejudices against them?
This old man still has, as he mumbles something incomprehensible to the reporter & then wanders off saying something about the bloody Jews. Am I propagating anti-semitism by doing this? Is it anything different from what you could see on TV News? Am I giving a platform for an anti-semitist to propagate his views vs. Jews here? I don't think so.
What if I want to get a discussion started about e.g. why the older generation of Poles still generally are wary / unfriendly towards Jews.
The person in this video could very well be an anti-semite or racist. We don't know. It's besides the point. What if I'd have said:
"I saw this video of an older Polish man, ranting on about the Jews. He said jews are x and y"
Would that be ok? I'm still quoting what he said. How can we discuss about anti-jewish feelings in Poland if we don't know what they are?
Racism & anti-semitism isn't going to go away by shutting our eyes & hoping it passes away
Hugs & kisses, Sparrow.
My Polish isn't good enough to understand the first part. At the end he goes on about rambling about "those bloody Jews" & runs off. You should ask someone with a better knowledge of Polish. I think it's insightful, opens up discussion (clearly ...) & slightly funny.
I've been reading this forum for months & posting since weeks. And I've seen more inciteful things than this.
It's up to you, if you think it's inapropriate, you call the shots.
However I think Frank is blowing this way out of context, as he makes accusations about it while not even having seen it or understanding what is being said.
Have you actually seen some of the other threads being posted here? Why aren't you as revolting about them? Perhaps it's easier to ask the mod to take down a video rather than going in discussion with the people "propagating unacceptable views" ? You're barking at the wrong tree, imho.
So.....its ok to put up Nazi/KK vids too.....?.....you're treading on thin ice ..Daffy...IMHO
You can't possibly put those 2 together. That's an extreme overgeneralisation. Of course it wouldn't be OK to post Nazi propaganda!
Are you really that easily offended? I find this video a perfect example fitting in this thread.
It's about the Jewish experience in Poland.
How are jews feeling in Poland?
What is general view about Jews in Poland?
Why are they liked?
Why aren't they liked?
Are there still prejudices against them?
This old man still has, as he mumbles something incomprehensible to the reporter & then wanders off saying something about the bloody Jews. Am I propagating anti-semitism by doing this? Is it anything different from what you could see on TV News? Am I giving a platform for an anti-semitist to propagate his views vs. Jews here? I don't think so.
What if I want to get a discussion started about e.g. why the older generation of Poles still generally are wary / unfriendly towards Jews.
The person in this video could very well be an anti-semite or racist. We don't know. It's besides the point. What if I'd have said:
"I saw this video of an older Polish man, ranting on about the Jews. He said jews are x and y"
Would that be ok? I'm still quoting what he said. How can we discuss about anti-jewish feelings in Poland if we don't know what they are?
Racism & anti-semitism isn't going to go away by shutting our eyes & hoping it passes away
Hugs & kisses, Sparrow.
Sparrow, can you translate the video's text for us please and we can understand it then. and determine if it falls under the nazi/KKK standard Frank suspects it to be.
and sparrow is not advocating racism - he is pointed out how it exists in the modern day. I think it is interesting to see it. If he WAS advocationg Racism that is not acceptable. But being aware of its existence is knowlegde and we can hopefully learn how to combat and prevent such unacceptable behavior. If it IS inciteful then of course it would be removed - but that remains to be seen
and sparrow is not advocating racism - he is pointed out how it exists in the modern day. I think it is interesting to see it. If he WAS advocationg Racism that is not acceptable. But being aware of its existence is knowlegde and we can hopefully learn how to combat and prevent such unacceptable behavior. If it IS inciteful then of course it would be removed - but that remains to be seen
My Polish isn't good enough to understand the first part. At the end he goes on about rambling about "those bloody Jews" & runs off. You should ask someone with a better knowledge of Polish. I think it's insightful, opens up discussion (clearly ...) & slightly funny.
I've been reading this forum for months & posting since weeks. And I've seen more inciteful things than this.
It's up to you, if you think it's inapropriate, you call the shots.
However I think Frank is blowing this way out of context, as he makes accusations about it while not even having seen it or understanding what is being said.
all to easy to propagate unacceptable views..
Have you actually seen some of the other threads being posted here? Why aren't you as revolting about them? Perhaps it's easier to ask the mod to take down a video rather than going in discussion with the people "propagating unacceptable views" ? You're barking at the wrong tree, imho.
sparrow
6 May 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
lol?
It is an "English speaking board" & I do speak English. There are other threads on this forum that are non-english. Such as the "Post funny polish video"-thread. Haven't heard any complaints yet. Could name a few other. Is it really the reason the video bothers you? Because for 8 seconds someone talks Polish? I doubt it.
Racism, religious hate, etc. Are part of this modern world. Either we could do like you & shut our eyes about it. Or we can open our mouths, post an example & argue/discuss what's wrong about.
What if someone actually agrees with what the person says in the video? I'm not going to defend him, but it's intresting to know why he thinks such way. And to debate with him. The thread after all is called "Jews and the Polish experience" Surely not all experiences are positive?
I live in a free world, I can post whatever I want on a forum as long as I abide by the laws of my country & the rules of the forum. If Daffy or Admin finds it inapropriate I'm sure they'd remove it.
Be less like an ostrich & more like a tiger.
Cheers.
Sparrow....could you remove the video...its an English speaking board.....90% don't understand him anyways.....and racist views are all too easy to find and denigrating to those people of that faith, ethnic background.
lol?
It is an "English speaking board" & I do speak English. There are other threads on this forum that are non-english. Such as the "Post funny polish video"-thread. Haven't heard any complaints yet. Could name a few other. Is it really the reason the video bothers you? Because for 8 seconds someone talks Polish? I doubt it.
Racism, religious hate, etc. Are part of this modern world. Either we could do like you & shut our eyes about it. Or we can open our mouths, post an example & argue/discuss what's wrong about.
What if someone actually agrees with what the person says in the video? I'm not going to defend him, but it's intresting to know why he thinks such way. And to debate with him. The thread after all is called "Jews and the Polish experience" Surely not all experiences are positive?
I live in a free world, I can post whatever I want on a forum as long as I abide by the laws of my country & the rules of the forum. If Daffy or Admin finds it inapropriate I'm sure they'd remove it.
Be less like an ostrich & more like a tiger.
Cheers.
sparrow
6 May 2007
Polonia / How do Poles perceive at SAUDIS people from Saudi Arabia? [24]
Source?
+1
General feelings towards Muslims/Arabs aren't particularly positive in the Western world nowadays. Personally, I'd welcome any person of good heart & will.
As far as your country goes, I hope someday the good people of Saudi-Arabia (& Iran to that extent) will find the power to install a more democratic government & to restore human rights.
(all these killings are again masterminded through the same root).
Source?
So go and get educated, you ignorant twat
+1
How you are looking to SAUDIS people from Saudi Arabia?
Are you welcoming them in your country?
Are you welcoming them in your country?
General feelings towards Muslims/Arabs aren't particularly positive in the Western world nowadays. Personally, I'd welcome any person of good heart & will.
As far as your country goes, I hope someday the good people of Saudi-Arabia (& Iran to that extent) will find the power to install a more democratic government & to restore human rights.
sparrow
6 May 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
They are but mainly because of historic reasons. Since they were there before the 2nd WW, lots of them aren't used or stay empty. Some are really nice architectural pieces of art.
But Poland is so catholic.. it's hard not to see a church..
Also, some communities abroad, such as Jews tend to live in close knitted comunities so you might only see the synagogues in you venture in certain Jewish neighbourhoods. :)
They are but mainly because of historic reasons. Since they were there before the 2nd WW, lots of them aren't used or stay empty. Some are really nice architectural pieces of art.
But Poland is so catholic.. it's hard not to see a church..
Also, some communities abroad, such as Jews tend to live in close knitted comunities so you might only see the synagogues in you venture in certain Jewish neighbourhoods. :)
sparrow
6 May 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
I don't know how much % has Jewish heritage, such as a Jewish surname. But as far as religion it's less than 0,3% of the population
cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pl.html
It's used to be much more before 2nd WW, after that those who survived moved to Israel/USA
I don't know how much % has Jewish heritage, such as a Jewish surname. But as far as religion it's less than 0,3% of the population
cia.gov/cia/publications/factbook/geos/pl.html
It's used to be much more before 2nd WW, after that those who survived moved to Israel/USA
sparrow
6 May 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
I didn't say it was, I just found this an intresting funny video. The view of one man cannot represent the one of a nation.
As far as the meaning of the word Jew (jew) I'm aware of it, but this particular man doesn't use it in that context.
Cheers.
This is not a proof for anti-semitism in Poland. He is simply frustrated. In polish slang to call somebody “jewish” also means not trustworthy. But you know what? People talking on streets like this all around the world. Even in USA. Another true story.
I didn't say it was, I just found this an intresting funny video. The view of one man cannot represent the one of a nation.
As far as the meaning of the word Jew (jew) I'm aware of it, but this particular man doesn't use it in that context.
Cheers.
sparrow
6 May 2007
Life / Homosexuals in Poland / Hands off (PETITION) [797]
Great example of conservatie tolerances towards other people.
Great example of conservatie tolerances towards other people.
sparrow
6 May 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
This is an "intresting" video.. should give us some insight lol.. For those who don't understand Polish, this particular man doesn't like Jews too much.
This is an "intresting" video.. should give us some insight lol.. For those who don't understand Polish, this particular man doesn't like Jews too much.
sparrow
6 May 2007
Real Estate / Foreigners: Please don't buy Polish Land! [823]
Everyday is like sunday ;-)
Enjoy your sunday all..
Everyday is like sunday ;-)
sparrow
6 May 2007
Real Estate / Foreigners: Please don't buy Polish Land! [823]
The UK didn't join the Euro.. I mean.. you live in England no? Do you pay in Euro's or in Pounds? >.<
Quoting: ENGLAND
you come here and take our jobs and push our wages down why cant we bennefit from each other? we both joind the euro didnt we?
you come here and take our jobs and push our wages down why cant we bennefit from each other? we both joind the euro didnt we?
The UK didn't join the Euro.. I mean.. you live in England no? Do you pay in Euro's or in Pounds? >.<
sparrow
6 May 2007
News / What can Poland do to maintain its Ethnic Integrity? [118]
Well.. he looks like a younger Herman Goring.. I'll admit :(
Maybe it's because he thinks Morrisey is a nazi?
Well.. he looks like a younger Herman Goring.. I'll admit :(
sparrow
6 May 2007
History / Jews...and their Polish experience [520]
Hahah... :-) Yeah, those are definitly trustful sources of information.
If the holocaust really happened, and when she said yes it happened I asked her if she confirmed it with the Iranian government., and the former Grand Wizard of the KKK, as EuropeAwake taught me these are the best sources for Holocaust information.
Hahah... :-) Yeah, those are definitly trustful sources of information.