TheOther
7 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
Man, am I lucky to have two citizenships... ;)
Man, am I lucky to have two citizenships... ;)
TheOther
7 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
And? Have you learned anything? :)
And? Have you learned anything? :)
TheOther
7 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
Don't be so cocky. Many members here have lived in more than one country.
this "debate" is being ruled by posts from mainly North Americans who have no knowledge of Britain at all
Don't be so cocky. Many members here have lived in more than one country.
TheOther
6 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
How did you end up in Norway once again? LOL!
the idea that some people would be illegally carted across the sea from all corner of the world
How did you end up in Norway once again? LOL!
TheOther
6 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
Iron, I think you misunderstood him. Dirk said (in response to Miloslaw) that Polish xenophobia and racism are preventing the country from becoming like Germany or France.
neo-Marxist BS
Iron, I think you misunderstood him. Dirk said (in response to Miloslaw) that Polish xenophobia and racism are preventing the country from becoming like Germany or France.
TheOther
6 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
Ask the other member states and you will get a completely different response. Britain was seen as the troublemaker of the EU right from the very beginning. The proverbial whinging Poms. There was a reason why de Gaulle didn't want you guys in the union.
Yeah, good luck with that and all the best. Hope your special relationship with the US will work out as expected. I just feel sorry for the 50% of the Brits who are committed Europeans and wanted to stay in the union with all its advantages.
Because whenever The UK have disagreed with The EU in the past they were overruled.
Ask the other member states and you will get a completely different response. Britain was seen as the troublemaker of the EU right from the very beginning. The proverbial whinging Poms. There was a reason why de Gaulle didn't want you guys in the union.
Britain doesn't need The EU.
Yeah, good luck with that and all the best. Hope your special relationship with the US will work out as expected. I just feel sorry for the 50% of the Brits who are committed Europeans and wanted to stay in the union with all its advantages.
TheOther
3 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
Of course not. It hasn't happened yet.
Good luck with that attitude. You will need it. Well, at least you have those £350 million a week in additional NHS funding now that Johnson and Farage promised you... :)
so clearly Brexit didn't have much of an impact on GDP
Of course not. It hasn't happened yet.
I'm not concerned about them
Good luck with that attitude. You will need it. Well, at least you have those £350 million a week in additional NHS funding now that Johnson and Farage promised you... :)
TheOther
3 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
Depends on the definition of "nutter". If you are a Brexiter, half of the British people would probably consider you a nutter. :)
Here's your answer: they are Americans, not Poles.
we need more to overcome "The Nutters"
Depends on the definition of "nutter". If you are a Brexiter, half of the British people would probably consider you a nutter. :)
Polish Americans are a different breed. I haven't quite worked out why yet
Here's your answer: they are Americans, not Poles.
TheOther
3 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
I said "significant group" (of migrants):
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/briefings/migrants-in-the-uk-an-overview
Blair was the one who pushed for the EU expansion in the east. The U.K. was one of the few countries that opened its labor market to Polish workers right after the accession of Poland. Britain was meddling on the behalf of the Americans to get as many countries of the former Warsaw Pact into the EU/ NATO as possible. Why are the Brexiters complaining about the Poles (and others) all of a sudden? Hypocrites much?
Thats not correct
I said "significant group" (of migrants):
migrationobservatory.ox.ac.uk/resources/briefings/migrants-in-the-uk-an-overview
The issue with the poles is ... they all came at the same time
Blair was the one who pushed for the EU expansion in the east. The U.K. was one of the few countries that opened its labor market to Polish workers right after the accession of Poland. Britain was meddling on the behalf of the Americans to get as many countries of the former Warsaw Pact into the EU/ NATO as possible. Why are the Brexiters complaining about the Poles (and others) all of a sudden? Hypocrites much?
TheOther
3 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
Well, currently any British national can go to Spain irrespective of their worth to the country. Goes both ways, doesn't it?
How many refugees has the U.K. taken in compared to other EU members? How many legal (im)migrants to the U.K. were born in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria? The only significant group of Europeans in Britain are the Poles.
Currently any EU national can come here irrespective of their worth to Britain
Well, currently any British national can go to Spain irrespective of their worth to the country. Goes both ways, doesn't it?
The EU was/is the problem
How many refugees has the U.K. taken in compared to other EU members? How many legal (im)migrants to the U.K. were born in India, Pakistan, Bangladesh and Nigeria? The only significant group of Europeans in Britain are the Poles.
TheOther
2 May 2018
UK, Ireland / No Poles Allowed! - Latest Polonophobic Outrage Out of Britain [660]
There will be a rude awakening for the Brexiters once they find out that it's the immigration from the Commonwealth that is rapidly changing their country. The EU was not the problem.
One of the main reasons why Brexit even passed is because the Brits wanted to assert more control over their immigration policies
There will be a rude awakening for the Brexiters once they find out that it's the immigration from the Commonwealth that is rapidly changing their country. The EU was not the problem.
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
Guess why I told you to click on the link to Stanford University. You believe they are biased, too, I know. Tell me why one of the best universities in the world would have an interest to manipulate this data?
FWIW:
The charter schools in my city are all worse than the public ones. They demand constant participation and donations of parents because they are so low on budget.
Oh please like the Washington compost isn't going to write a biased response on this.
Guess why I told you to click on the link to Stanford University. You believe they are biased, too, I know. Tell me why one of the best universities in the world would have an interest to manipulate this data?
FWIW:
The charter schools in my city are all worse than the public ones. They demand constant participation and donations of parents because they are so low on budget.
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
Not yet. That was the reason for the lawsuits of some of these religious organizations.
That's a myth:
washingtonpost.com/local/education/charters-not-outperforming-nations-traditional-public-schools-report-says/2013/06/24/23f19bb8-dd0c-11e2-bd83-e99e43c336ed_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.2e979d0a463a
Follow the link to Stanford University and check the items on the right.
There isn't a single charter school (at least in my city or state) that is religious
Not yet. That was the reason for the lawsuits of some of these religious organizations.
charter schools consistently outperform public schools
That's a myth:
washingtonpost.com/local/education/charters-not-outperforming-nations-traditional-public-schools-report-says/2013/06/24/23f19bb8-dd0c-11e2-bd83-e99e43c336ed_story.html?noredirect=on&utm_term=.2e979d0a463a
Follow the link to Stanford University and check the items on the right.
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
Boring or not, it is a very important discussion for a simple reason. Charter schools are publicly funded, which is why nut jobs like Betsy DeVos can't wait to open their own ones. It's a perfect solution for these Bible thumpers. Spreading their religious beliefs through indoctrination of our kids while at the same time receiving public funds and delivering low quality education. If you allow Christian charter schools and you are okay to fund them with your tax dollars, then you'll also have to accept to pay for Scientology schools and Muslim madrasas. I'm sure you're totally okay with that, right?
I know I'm not. Religion has no place in public schools. Keep it in your churches and Sunday schools, and don't expect me to pay for it.
That's a tired old boring debate
Boring or not, it is a very important discussion for a simple reason. Charter schools are publicly funded, which is why nut jobs like Betsy DeVos can't wait to open their own ones. It's a perfect solution for these Bible thumpers. Spreading their religious beliefs through indoctrination of our kids while at the same time receiving public funds and delivering low quality education. If you allow Christian charter schools and you are okay to fund them with your tax dollars, then you'll also have to accept to pay for Scientology schools and Muslim madrasas. I'm sure you're totally okay with that, right?
I know I'm not. Religion has no place in public schools. Keep it in your churches and Sunday schools, and don't expect me to pay for it.
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
There are ongoing attempts by religious organizations to undermine that:
chalkbeat.org/posts/us/2017/07/09/churches-running-charter-schools-the-latest-supreme-court-decision-could-open-the-door-in-some-states
That's where I would disagree with you. How much is 'enough'? You cannot buy happiness with money.
Hence the saying "no falls, no balls"...
charter schools are non-denominational
There are ongoing attempts by religious organizations to undermine that:
chalkbeat.org/posts/us/2017/07/09/churches-running-charter-schools-the-latest-supreme-court-decision-could-open-the-door-in-some-states
they all want more
That's where I would disagree with you. How much is 'enough'? You cannot buy happiness with money.
they start over again and learn from their **** ups.
Hence the saying "no falls, no balls"...
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
Our whole economic system is based on competition and unlimited growth. Earn more ... buy more ... earn more ... buy, buy, buy! The media are just a tool in this process. People tend to forget though that resources are limited and that unlimited growth is called cancer, which is usually deadly.
I believe that a high salary is certainly a "nice-to-have", but it is by no means essential for a happy life. It's actually the opposite: the more you have, the more you want and the more you are worried that you could lose everything.
That's debatable. The main problem with them is that there is no real public oversight so fraud is encouraged (which is why DeVos loves them so much).
You realize though that it's media that promotes most of this stuff
Our whole economic system is based on competition and unlimited growth. Earn more ... buy more ... earn more ... buy, buy, buy! The media are just a tool in this process. People tend to forget though that resources are limited and that unlimited growth is called cancer, which is usually deadly.
I believe that a high salary is certainly a "nice-to-have", but it is by no means essential for a happy life. It's actually the opposite: the more you have, the more you want and the more you are worried that you could lose everything.
Charter schools are non religious
That's debatable. The main problem with them is that there is no real public oversight so fraud is encouraged (which is why DeVos loves them so much).
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charter_schools_in_the_United_States
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Charter_schools_in_the_United_States
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
That was my point. I'm questioning the validity of such a rating system. It serves no purpose other than fueling the rat race and greed, and it is the root cause for the slow destruction of our society as we see it right now.
Okay. Wonder what teachers in other suburbs or counties think about that.
...but according to the definition of 'socioeconomic status' yes, more money relative to the person next to you equals a higher socioeconomic status.
That was my point. I'm questioning the validity of such a rating system. It serves no purpose other than fueling the rat race and greed, and it is the root cause for the slow destruction of our society as we see it right now.
north shore suburban teacher is bringing in six figures
Okay. Wonder what teachers in other suburbs or counties think about that.
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
They are talking about administrative positions, not teachers.
Well then read this one
They are talking about administrative positions, not teachers.
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
That's just a silly expression to make it easier for people to look down on their neighbor. In my eyes you only have more money, but not a higher status.
you have a higher socioeconomic status
That's just a silly expression to make it easier for people to look down on their neighbor. In my eyes you only have more money, but not a higher status.
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
On average? Do all your teachers have 20+ years under their belt? Did you include benefits? Sorry, but I find that very hard to believe without any further details.
Not if you compare yourself with someone from another country (or even another state here in the US). Some opiate addicted hick from Kentucky probably receives more in gubermint help than a Chinese worker earns in a month. Does that mean the junkie is higher up in the pecking order? Nope.
Besides: do you really believe that your socioeconomic status is higher just because you have a few more bucks in your pay check every month? From my personal experience, people with less money are usually much happier than the rich ones. A Koch, a Mercer or a DeVos may have billions, but they can't even leave their home alone for a quick walk around the block. Higher status? Absolutely not. In my eyes they are poor feckers socially. I pity them.
That's why most civilized countries have some sort of single payer system...
In my suburb absolutely.
On average? Do all your teachers have 20+ years under their belt? Did you include benefits? Sorry, but I find that very hard to believe without any further details.
Because it establishes your pecking order in society
Not if you compare yourself with someone from another country (or even another state here in the US). Some opiate addicted hick from Kentucky probably receives more in gubermint help than a Chinese worker earns in a month. Does that mean the junkie is higher up in the pecking order? Nope.
Besides: do you really believe that your socioeconomic status is higher just because you have a few more bucks in your pay check every month? From my personal experience, people with less money are usually much happier than the rich ones. A Koch, a Mercer or a DeVos may have billions, but they can't even leave their home alone for a quick walk around the block. Higher status? Absolutely not. In my eyes they are poor feckers socially. I pity them.
Most people in the world, Americans and Poles included, are one sickness, one emergency away from loosing everything
That's why most civilized countries have some sort of single payer system...
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
On average? Never.
washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2018/03/05/how-much-or-little-teachers-earn-state-by-state/?utm_term=.88e8975b739c
In my suburb teachers average salary is 120k at the local public school.
On average? Never.
washingtonpost.com/news/answer-sheet/wp/2018/03/05/how-much-or-little-teachers-earn-state-by-state/?utm_term=.88e8975b739c
TheOther
30 Apr 2018
Work / Diary of a Teacher in Poland [181]
Gee, I wouldn't even get out of bed in the morning for that kind of pocket change... :)
Why does the salary matter? Wages in Poland are lower than in other places, but so is the cost of living.
I will earn $1000 or more today
Gee, I wouldn't even get out of bed in the morning for that kind of pocket change... :)
Why does the salary matter? Wages in Poland are lower than in other places, but so is the cost of living.
TheOther
28 Apr 2018
News / "It's too late for Germany" (but not for Poland) [1798]
There is more to the story than most people know, Maf. After the horrible events in Cologne on New Years Eve people were naturally quite upset and there were a bunch of islamophobic incidents across Germany and also some negative (some would call it anti-Muslim) reporting in the media. Immediately, the so-called "Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland" (Central Council of Jews in Germany - the one mentioned in your BBC link) intervened and sided with the Muslims because they were supposedly experiencing the same sort of treatment the Jews received in the mid 1930s in Germany. When Muslims now attack Jewish people in Germany, it's the fault of the Germans of course ... because Adolf, you know. The hypocrisy of this Jewish organization is mind boggling.
Helping to bring another form of anti-semitism to Europe is the right side of history?
There is more to the story than most people know, Maf. After the horrible events in Cologne on New Years Eve people were naturally quite upset and there were a bunch of islamophobic incidents across Germany and also some negative (some would call it anti-Muslim) reporting in the media. Immediately, the so-called "Zentralrat der Juden in Deutschland" (Central Council of Jews in Germany - the one mentioned in your BBC link) intervened and sided with the Muslims because they were supposedly experiencing the same sort of treatment the Jews received in the mid 1930s in Germany. When Muslims now attack Jewish people in Germany, it's the fault of the Germans of course ... because Adolf, you know. The hypocrisy of this Jewish organization is mind boggling.
TheOther
27 Apr 2018
News / "It's too late for Germany" (but not for Poland) [1798]
I'm surprised the number is that low. The real number is probably around 80%.
a whopping 63% of Germans think the integration of migrants has been either "not very" or "not at all" successful.
I'm surprised the number is that low. The real number is probably around 80%.
TheOther
27 Apr 2018
News / "It's too late for Germany" (but not for Poland) [1798]
Nonsense. All members of the EU are jealously watching out that no country gets too many senior positions within the bureaucracy of the union.
Yep, that's why they are one of the most successful, rich and powerful nations on the planet. Still.
Ha ha ha.
If the EU was ruled by anyone outside Germany it would have been success.
Nonsense. All members of the EU are jealously watching out that no country gets too many senior positions within the bureaucracy of the union.
that is why they fail miserably at everything in the long run.
Yep, that's why they are one of the most successful, rich and powerful nations on the planet. Still.
the only way to fix the EU is to kick off Germany
Ha ha ha.
TheOther
25 Apr 2018
News / "It's too late for Germany" (but not for Poland) [1798]
... there would be no refugee problem. It's all your fault. :)
if Serbians didn`t rebel against Austro-Hungaria
... there would be no refugee problem. It's all your fault. :)
TheOther
25 Apr 2018
USA, Canada / Would you live in California, USA? [240]
@Slavictor
That Latinos and Hispanics will become the majority in many states is old news. Look at the statistics.
@Slavictor
That Latinos and Hispanics will become the majority in many states is old news. Look at the statistics.
TheOther
25 Apr 2018
News / "It's too late for Germany" (but not for Poland) [1798]
Very good blog post. Thanks for the link.
One of the best best articles
Very good blog post. Thanks for the link.
TheOther
25 Apr 2018
News / "It's too late for Germany" (but not for Poland) [1798]
Nice on paper (or video), but what happens if one group doesn't buy into this "We all love each other" mantra and becomes aggressive towards the others? What the Austrian teacher described reflects exactly what I hear from teachers in Germany. The number of foreign, mostly Muslim students without adequate knowledge of the German language increased so significantly that it has become almost impossible for the teachers to handle the situation properly. It frustrates both sides and destroys any hope for a long term integration of these kids.
PS: Cheap copy of Rammstein... :)
The true Germans:
Nice on paper (or video), but what happens if one group doesn't buy into this "We all love each other" mantra and becomes aggressive towards the others? What the Austrian teacher described reflects exactly what I hear from teachers in Germany. The number of foreign, mostly Muslim students without adequate knowledge of the German language increased so significantly that it has become almost impossible for the teachers to handle the situation properly. It frustrates both sides and destroys any hope for a long term integration of these kids.
PS: Cheap copy of Rammstein... :)