Love / Polish relationships (race and religion) [140]


Funny, I think the same about Australia. ;)

I guess it's coming from within you brother.


You had John Paul, isn't that enough...;)

I guess he visited on TV screens and through your speakers? But they (The Beatles) stopped touring in 1970.

Soon after, he married a Japanese woman. Possibly the first high profile union between a westerner and an oriental. And just for your information, it stymied a lot of people.

But it broke with taboo and that was John lennon. The racism and misunderstanding was challenged at every corner.

Love / Polish relationships (race and religion) [140]


But, he was trying to transform - himself. through. love. You must remember, he lost his mother at a very young age - she died right in front of him. And his father left home and never returned until he needed money from John.

JL was not perfect but he understood compassion and was on the compassionate road. Seeing that, for me, and many others, was enough to command respect and admiration. He wanted to give but had been through a tough journey spiritually. Ironically, he was bitter about hypocrisy but was brave enough to challenge it head on through peaceful means, helping to expand the concept of peaceful resistence.

You can hear in his words that he was trying to find peace... he carried the message of love and was honest about his foibles. He was perhaps a little too intellectual for everyone's taste.

Whatever he was as a man can not be taken away from what he symbolised to the people. And whatever imperfections you see in him as a man can not be taken away from the fact that his legacy of peace still remains today, and his actions contributed something significant to the idealogy of freedom of speech that is still just as relevant today.

Travel / Vegetarian places to eat in Krakow [30]

I struggled with this. Krakow was the very city in which I returned to carnivorousness. I had been a veg-head before this. I think it was the ox-tongue!

But really, I think you'll have more trouble if you're a wine drinker.

Love / Polish relationships (race and religion) [140]


You're not by any chance related to John Lennon... ;)

I like to think I have a free mind, a free heart is one that i'm struggling with... despite what En Vogue said. ;p

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

Society permitting...? Hindsight is a wonderful thing... foresight is as rare as a palm tree in Siberia!

I think a lot of that power you talk about has now been shifted away from the Marketers and Advertisers back into the hands of the discerning public, through pressure groups and independent watchdogs.

And although advertisers still use ever more sophisticated methods to cajoule us into falling for or supporting certain trends, there is ever more evidence now that individual's decisions are based on stark fact and a scientific appropriation of the truth, and not on lies and deceit created by spin, endorsed by government (who said you could trust government anyway...?;)) and unleashed by media who is at once friend and then foe (...like the slut that is in bed with everyone).

We are only now starting to understand the psychological effects that the opiate of mass media has on mass consumption. And only through continually cquestioning the many aspects of propaganda that are readily detected it in all realms of public life, can we observe its effect on our own sub conscience.

I quit smoking on the rationale that anything I decided was a good idea when I was 14, should probably be re-evaluated when I became an adult (I decided this was 20yrs old :P). When I looked at the evidence, It just seemed silly to continue...

So while I had been a consumer of cigarettes for many years, I decided that in fact I was being consumed. I wanted my mind back and I wanted to be free of exaggerated attachment.... so I kicked the HABIT.

..."How absurd men are! They never use the liberties they have, they demand those they do not have. They have freedom of thought, they demand freedom of speech."

Love / Polish relationships (race and religion) [140]


That's it! I'm going to Korea!

[I like your style Boat man ;)]

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

You had the right to smoke... now that right has been taken away. You may feel like you are being punished, but it is in your best interest, just like taxes and traffic lights.

**** happens. Stop wheezing, I mean whining. ;)

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

Here you go smokers, this one's on me...

youtube.com/watch?v=MAk8QvttHnk

Life / What do Poles want, what drives them...? [58]

So they value the things that money can't buy...? No wonder I like them so much. :)

Language / The Future of Polish Language [179]

It's doomed, along with Polish literature. ;)

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

...And cigarettes don't CAUSE death, but they give you a much better chance of arriving there sooner than you would naturally conclude.

Sorry bout your niece. What's the air quality like where she was born?

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

Here you go Poland. This one's on us...
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News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

Oh no, more riots to ensue...

Smoking doesn't kill, freedom kills.

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Love / IMPORTANT NOTE FOR POLISH GIRLS (watch out for hypocrites) [52]

So let them learn. Perhaps if they read the news, they would be less inclined.

Love / IMPORTANT NOTE FOR POLISH GIRLS (watch out for hypocrites) [52]

The second party...;) but you knew that.

Actually, one look at Wiki will tell you that Poles have been coming in dribs and drabs to the UK for centuries. However the previous post war relocation consisted of roughly 120 odd thousand Poles. Those who shunned their government due to communist behaviour back home...

The most recent wave consisted of 10 x this number! And was because of capitalist activity back home... ;)

Food / What's your favorite Polish beer? [870]

Aussie micro brewerers keeping the polish dream alive

Pronounced: ko-zee-o-sko. And it's YUM! But did we spell it right? :-/

Love / IMPORTANT NOTE FOR POLISH GIRLS (watch out for hypocrites) [52]


Yes, love can make you do strange things... And believe it or not, Muslims, like any creed, can be subject to genuine love...

I guess it's either convert to Islam or remain a part-time Catholic...;)

Life / What do Poles want, what drives them...? [58]

No, because we have such a thing as union representation, minimum wage and a fair recruitment process. :)

Subject to language competency and skill competency, you can go for ANY job here you like.

We have a very tolerant and multi-racial society... so much so, people continue to want to be a part of it.

The case with many immigrants in many countries is that their language skills are lacking, this can affect their ability to gain employment in their preferred sector, which then causes them to lose confidence/ motivation and results in they're doing a job they are over qualified for.

In other cases they are from "less developed" countries (or fleeing political persecution), and so quite possibly are not equipped with the professional skill set required in the workforce of a developed economy like ours.... Though i'm sure they would rather continue their work here in the knowledge that they are safe from said persecution with the chance to build a new life for themselves and their children... :)

In all cases, immigrants seeking refuge in Australia are entitled to free language assimilation classes - in fact i'm a volunteer tutor. This is to aid them in feeling more comfortable with their new surroundings, and to help them gain access to the numerous other services available in a country that has been housing immigrants since it's inception as a colony.

However if you would like to provide evidence for the slanderous and ignorant comment you felt entitled to post, then I am all ears.... You seem very worldy. ;)

Love / Advice Please! Meeting my Polish boyfriend's parents!! Gifts, customs... [105]

Then I have no idea... not offay with thanksgiving references.

Eggnog?

Love / IMPORTANT NOTE FOR POLISH GIRLS (watch out for hypocrites) [52]

Can anyone marry for love when they are stricken with poverty?

Also, have you considered that in many cases the Polish girl might come from a Polish family that is less well off or financially secure than a first or second generation, outwardly looking "paki"? ...Whose family has long resided in the UK and has built up these things that you refer to as being only available to them by marrying a young Polish lady?

There are "pakis" with British passports you know. And I would assume that most "pakis" and other such individuals from the subcontinent could gain access to the "EU" by some other means, such as family or education (yes, some of them are educated!).

Sheesh, look around you, there have been Asians here looong before anyone invited Poland to the party...

But you'd prefer to spit your racist/ sexist rhetoric about stupid desperate bimbos and disgusting and desperate black c*nts.... WHAT NONSENSE!

Life / What do Poles want, what drives them...? [58]


You can stay... ;)

Love / IMPORTANT NOTE FOR POLISH GIRLS (watch out for hypocrites) [52]


What's that got to do with anything...? Are you saying I should go there to be proven that they are swine? Or that by seeing why they might be desparate to leave their countries gives proof that they have no other agenda for marriage other than to stay in the EU?

You only need to go to Albania if that's the case...

Love / Advice Please! Meeting my Polish boyfriend's parents!! Gifts, customs... [105]

Flowers, booze and kindness. Something uniquely english if they are just visiting... Brandy marmalade or something?

Love / IMPORTANT NOTE FOR POLISH GIRLS (watch out for hypocrites) [52]

[quote=JustysiaS]everybody knows that Pakistanis want to marry just about any EU national to get their passport/visa. its not about Polish women being racist, its justabout being careful. thats why they're so slimey and over-the-top with compliments, because they think if they are nice to a woman she will immediately fall in lovewith them, and if they ask her to marry them she will say yes straight away./quote]

This pi%ses me off and is inherently racist. I think the concept of marriage to secure status is one the Europeans subscribed to long ago... considering for centuries Polish Princes and Princesses were married off to secure peace or national sovereignty. The whole instituion of marriage is founded on these beliefs... to secure wealth/ prosperity. Do you not like it when dark skinned people invade these traditions? Honestly?

We as women are also guilty of looking for men that can offer us security, money, a good time, or anything else we happen to want or need in our emancipation. We use sex appeal or just sex to great advantage where this is concerned - hard not to! but just cause you are white does not mean you are more entitled than "Pakis" of getting in on the game. Your attitude is sickening (and unfortunately emblematic of a country full of white supremists).

You see, you can't consider yourself an educated liberal and then not accept the demographic changes that take place when a country opens up. As I make out, this issue of supremacy used only concern you and your nearest neighbours - "dirty" Russians or "filthy" Poles, "arrogant" Germans. Lucky you can project your bigotry at some "lesser" class of people, which makes you all feel that much more superior. It's symptomatic of a feeling of being threatened, which is fear and fear can lead to hatred. The EU has served you well...

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

Tell us how it went. I will be starting teacher training later this month. Any advice is welcome. :)

Life / What do Poles want, what drives them...? [58]

Quote zetigrek: Everyone is an individual case. I can revise the question and ask you what drives on your fellowcountry men. It's not easy question...

Aussies... we like our booze, free time, travel and adventures. Devout but not conservative. We like to have adventures in other countries and like to meet EVERYONE.

We like to celebrate our aussieness (economic, social and political freedom) and have worked hard to make the nation what it is - a welcoming environmental and political sanctuary - but have no perceived political supremacy (and within Aus this is improving too).

We are driven by a desire to have a fair go, to honour our courageous and to have a good time.

Keep it coming, I think we're getting somewhere...

Life / The Poles - do they "bumble" through life? [29]

They know how to imitate success, but there is something within that just wants to sit around, drink vodka, smoke cigarettes, and hide from the world...

Love / What do Polish guys think of Irish girls? [187]

Beauty really depends on health and happiness... it's like an instant makeover...
And i'd even go as far as to say that the Polish lasses may be healthier but the Irish lasses are happier. Each H has its own appeal, but together they can be stunning. :)

Life / What do Poles want, what drives them...? [58]

I still believe there are trends, as with everything. Or at least trends which you can break down in importance for the people who consider themselves Polish.

We'll see.

Life / What do Poles want, what drives them...? [58]

Who said you were alien beings?

I know I could have asked this question in 1989 and again in 2004 and there would have been a trend there.

...You don't think Poles are driven by goals unique to them? Politically or in their private lives?

One minute you guys seem to want to be recognised as being emphatically unique, and the next you're mocking of the assumption that you're different from any other nationality.

If that was the case, I wouldn't be here innit?

Perhaps you're just lost and that's the problem...