bullfrog
8 Feb 2010
Love / Find a Polish girl using Internet [67]
What have you smoked?
i fell in love with warsaw!!! i didn't expect it was sooo nice!
What have you smoked?
bullfrog
6 Feb 2010
News / Poland: In Top First 15 Countries in the WORLD by the number of CRIMES [286]
Come on Seanus...
Keith Vaz????? Who on earth is he?
Come on Seanus...
bullfrog
6 Feb 2010
News / Poland - Third World Country?? [300]
Where on earth have you seen kitchen chefs wear gloves??? Hospitals??
considering that I never say kitchen chefs in restaurant to wear gloves in Poland, it is sure way to get HEPATITIS B and C from restaurants in third world country poland...
Where on earth have you seen kitchen chefs wear gloves??? Hospitals??
bullfrog
5 Feb 2010
bullfrog
5 Feb 2010
Love / Married polish women:Are they hot? [79]
remember reading a study around ayear ago saying that among all Europeans Poles were the less likely to be unfaithful. At the opposite end were Danish couples..
remember reading a study around ayear ago saying that among all Europeans Poles were the less likely to be unfaithful. At the opposite end were Danish couples..
bullfrog
5 Feb 2010
Food / Alcohol Prices for Wedding in Warsaw - Advice needed [19]
rent a van, go to france/luxembourg, buy your stuff over there and drive back
rent a van, go to france/luxembourg, buy your stuff over there and drive back
bullfrog
3 Feb 2010
Real Estate / Mortgages for apartments in Poland - what currency? [9]
If you're paid in sterling, the sensible thing would be to go for a sterling mortgage. if that's not available, second best would be to go for the currency of the asset you are financing, ie PLN in this case. But the rate quoted by PKO seems very high, I would shop around if I were you (Try HSBC maybe ..)
I get paid in Sterling .
If you're paid in sterling, the sensible thing would be to go for a sterling mortgage. if that's not available, second best would be to go for the currency of the asset you are financing, ie PLN in this case. But the rate quoted by PKO seems very high, I would shop around if I were you (Try HSBC maybe ..)
bullfrog
3 Feb 2010
UK, Ireland / Brits to protest against foreigners in the workforce, including Poles. [289]
That's exactly it
Direct experience when I lived in the UK
If you spend your time stuffing your face, whistling at Polish girls, drinking tea and reading The Sun,
That's exactly it
What made you think that?
Direct experience when I lived in the UK
bullfrog
3 Feb 2010
UK, Ireland / Brits to protest against foreigners in the workforce, including Poles. [289]
I always thought that in this particular industrial sector the poorly skilled workers were precisely the Brits...
I always thought that in this particular industrial sector the poorly skilled workers were precisely the Brits...
bullfrog
2 Feb 2010
bullfrog
1 Feb 2010
Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]
Yes, I read a couple of years ago that you even have smoking bans in "real" private properties (story is about prospective condos buyers in NYC who are vetted for smoking prior to buying, because, so they say, smoke in their apartment permeates to the others apts via the aircon system..). Now even I recognize that this is a weeny step too far...
IN the US we have a ban on smoking inside any building, restaurant, bar, pub, whatever
Yes, I read a couple of years ago that you even have smoking bans in "real" private properties (story is about prospective condos buyers in NYC who are vetted for smoking prior to buying, because, so they say, smoke in their apartment permeates to the others apts via the aircon system..). Now even I recognize that this is a weeny step too far...
bullfrog
1 Feb 2010
Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]
That's right, except that is the vote in the elected Parliament that represents the vote of the majority. If you want to be able to vote on each individual piece (or proposal ) of law, you'll have to emigrate to Switzerland!
That's right, except that is the vote in the elected Parliament that represents the vote of the majority. If you want to be able to vote on each individual piece (or proposal ) of law, you'll have to emigrate to Switzerland!
bullfrog
1 Feb 2010
Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]
This is not "one group of people", this is the parliament which represents or is supposed to represent all the people. Put it another way, it is in effect the rule of the majority, which is in effect, as convex, points out how democracy works. If someone had the (stupid) idea of proposing a law that rules out all usernames beginning by the letter "H" on PF, and if he/she gathered a majority to support this and win a vote, then it would be applicable whether you like or not. In addition, may I dare add that as soon a "private place" starts to receive the paying public, be it a pub, a B&B or even your home my dear Harry, it ceases to be purely private and has to abide by certain rules.. Tough, but that's democracy
Harry:
And yet again you fail to answer the question: why should one group of people have the right to dictate to other persons which legal activities they can allow on their property?
Because we actually live in democracy that doesn't value private property rights instead of a republic which enshrines private property rights as the foundation of a free society.
And yet again you fail to answer the question: why should one group of people have the right to dictate to other persons which legal activities they can allow on their property?
Because we actually live in democracy that doesn't value private property rights instead of a republic which enshrines private property rights as the foundation of a free society.
This is not "one group of people", this is the parliament which represents or is supposed to represent all the people. Put it another way, it is in effect the rule of the majority, which is in effect, as convex, points out how democracy works. If someone had the (stupid) idea of proposing a law that rules out all usernames beginning by the letter "H" on PF, and if he/she gathered a majority to support this and win a vote, then it would be applicable whether you like or not. In addition, may I dare add that as soon a "private place" starts to receive the paying public, be it a pub, a B&B or even your home my dear Harry, it ceases to be purely private and has to abide by certain rules.. Tough, but that's democracy
bullfrog
1 Feb 2010
Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]
It is not one person, it is the parliament who passes the law. You (and many others) have the right to kick them out at the next election if you are not happy with what they do.
You have two options: (i) you lobby your MP/government and get them to pass a law banning screaming children from places you are likely to honour with your presence or (ii) you get elected yourself to Parliament on the basis of such (and others) proposals!
And back we come to the point: why does one person have the right to dictate to another person which legal activities they can allow on their property?
It is not one person, it is the parliament who passes the law. You (and many others) have the right to kick them out at the next election if you are not happy with what they do.
do I just avoid places which allow people to bring their brats or do I demand that screaming children are banned from all the places I want to go to?
You have two options: (i) you lobby your MP/government and get them to pass a law banning screaming children from places you are likely to honour with your presence or (ii) you get elected yourself to Parliament on the basis of such (and others) proposals!
bullfrog
31 Jan 2010
News / The Economist: time to rethink old notions about Poland [67]
Yes and no. While consumer debt (cash loans..) has been rising and has now reached in proportion of GDP the level seen in Western Europe, mortgages still represent a much smaller proportion of GDP than elsewhere in Europe. All in all, polish consumers are less indebted as a proportion of income compared to western Europeans and far less than Brits or Americans
there is a very worrying trend of consumer debt piling up
Yes and no. While consumer debt (cash loans..) has been rising and has now reached in proportion of GDP the level seen in Western Europe, mortgages still represent a much smaller proportion of GDP than elsewhere in Europe. All in all, polish consumers are less indebted as a proportion of income compared to western Europeans and far less than Brits or Americans
bullfrog
31 Jan 2010
History / Is Jozef Pilsudski the king of modern Poles? [138]
Many famous Poles were not "pure Poles" but had some foreign element in them. Apart from Pilsudksi, see above, Mickiewicz was also born in Lithunia, same for Nobel Prize winners Cz Milosz; FR Chopin's father was French..
Many famous Poles were not "pure Poles" but had some foreign element in them. Apart from Pilsudksi, see above, Mickiewicz was also born in Lithunia, same for Nobel Prize winners Cz Milosz; FR Chopin's father was French..
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
Life / Can foreigners really understand Poles? [136]
So you understand them?
Poland has traditionnally had a strong mathematics school, which is generally a good background for all matters technical
It is better to stick with Russians in my opinion.
So you understand them?
If we are talking about internet technology, Poland is really making inroads.
Poland has traditionnally had a strong mathematics school, which is generally a good background for all matters technical
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
Love / Do you think that Polish should stick to Polish? [128]
Ready to help, Justysia!
my sisters have Polish partners so we need a bit of diversity in our family i think lol
Ready to help, Justysia!
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
Polonia / Poland and France cultures are similar [112]
Good spot, z_darius! By the way, which country are you from mvefa?
Good spot, z_darius! By the way, which country are you from mvefa?
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
Polonia / Poland and France cultures are similar [112]
Most French have never eaten frogs; many snails eaten in France are produced in Poland and Hungary...
Do Poles eat frogs and snails??? I didn't know that...
Most French have never eaten frogs; many snails eaten in France are produced in Poland and Hungary...
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]
Why can't the tax be included in the price which is displayed? is there a reason for this?
They want to buy something and when they go to the checkout there is added tax.
Why can't the tax be included in the price which is displayed? is there a reason for this?
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
Polonia / Poland and France cultures are similar [112]
Many, many common traits and links:
-never at war one with another, and a common enemy: Germany
- the Polish anthem is the only anthem in Europe referring to a foreigner, and that foreigner is Napoleon, who played a significant role in Poland's history
2 great polish heroes, Chopin and Mickiewicz, spent most of their life in France. Chopin himself has a French father. Same for Maria Sklodowska who went to France to study, married there and became Marie Curie
Several french kings had polish wifes or mistresses: Louis XV, Napoleon and the other way also: Wladislaw IV's wife was French, same for Jan Sobieski who married Marysienka
De Gaulle also spent several years in Poland in the early 20s to help train the newly formed Polish army (hence his statue on Rondo De gaulle'a in Warsaw).
Today: France is the first foreign investor in Poland (ahead of US, Germany, Netherlands..)
Many, many common traits and links:
-never at war one with another, and a common enemy: Germany
- the Polish anthem is the only anthem in Europe referring to a foreigner, and that foreigner is Napoleon, who played a significant role in Poland's history
2 great polish heroes, Chopin and Mickiewicz, spent most of their life in France. Chopin himself has a French father. Same for Maria Sklodowska who went to France to study, married there and became Marie Curie
Several french kings had polish wifes or mistresses: Louis XV, Napoleon and the other way also: Wladislaw IV's wife was French, same for Jan Sobieski who married Marysienka
De Gaulle also spent several years in Poland in the early 20s to help train the newly formed Polish army (hence his statue on Rondo De gaulle'a in Warsaw).
Today: France is the first foreign investor in Poland (ahead of US, Germany, Netherlands..)
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
Love / Do you think that Polish should stick to Polish? [128]
Seanus is right. Mix, mix , mix!! Inbreeding is bad per se, but I also believe trying to stick to/keep traditions is not good.. Thanks to traditions, you can justify not moving forward, keeping old habits, being set in your ways (it's the way my mother/father used to do it..) corruption (it's our way of life..), xenophobia and many more...
Poland would benefit from breaking free from any form of insularity. This process starts with a broad exposure to other ways and increases the chances of the kid being more open and worldly.
Seanus is right. Mix, mix , mix!! Inbreeding is bad per se, but I also believe trying to stick to/keep traditions is not good.. Thanks to traditions, you can justify not moving forward, keeping old habits, being set in your ways (it's the way my mother/father used to do it..) corruption (it's our way of life..), xenophobia and many more...
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
News / Poland's supreme administrative court rules against RHD cars [57]
It already exists
Might help a little but won't solve the issue. Part of the pb is culture and character, Poles are impulsive and spontaneous, and that translates unfortunately on the roads...
If people knew that tailgating was instantly punishable with a 5000zl fine, they'd think twice.
It already exists
what I'd do is simply equip a few unmarked police cars with video cameras
Might help a little but won't solve the issue. Part of the pb is culture and character, Poles are impulsive and spontaneous, and that translates unfortunately on the roads...
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
Love / Do you think that Polish should stick to Polish? [128]
How old are you Angie? 23? It's about time you let out that teenage rebel streak of yours !!
that traditional mother in the back of my head telling me to find a Polish man lol
How old are you Angie? 23? It's about time you let out that teenage rebel streak of yours !!
bullfrog
30 Jan 2010
Life / Do you think a smoking ban would be a good thing in Polish restaurants and Bars? [217]
Again?? Yawn...
^ Bars & restaurants are not public places. They are private spaces. If you don't like what the owner does there, don't give him your money
Again?? Yawn...
bullfrog
29 Jan 2010
News / Poland's supreme administrative court rules against RHD cars [57]
Using the same logic, it should be the Maluches and Fiat 500 of this world who have a reputation for safety, not the heavier Volvos or Mercedes...
But the simple fact remains: heavier weight = longer stopping distance = more chance of getting into an accident. End of story.
Using the same logic, it should be the Maluches and Fiat 500 of this world who have a reputation for safety, not the heavier Volvos or Mercedes...
bullfrog
29 Jan 2010
News / Poland's supreme administrative court rules against RHD cars [57]
And I suppose this higher degree of safety is reflected in lower insurance premia for manual boxes? Of course not, because this is a load of codswallop!
Drivers who prefer auto boxes are usually less aggressive on the road (compare US driving and polish driving). In addition, at least on European cars, it is usually the higher end models which have auto boxes, so better brakes etc.. Last but not least, if you want to follow your weight logic, remove seats, carpets and all superfluous accessories in your car, it will be lighter!!
And then there's the chances of skidding when using the brakes being higher than when using the gearbox to slow the car.
And I suppose this higher degree of safety is reflected in lower insurance premia for manual boxes? Of course not, because this is a load of codswallop!
Drivers who prefer auto boxes are usually less aggressive on the road (compare US driving and polish driving). In addition, at least on European cars, it is usually the higher end models which have auto boxes, so better brakes etc.. Last but not least, if you want to follow your weight logic, remove seats, carpets and all superfluous accessories in your car, it will be lighter!!
bullfrog
29 Jan 2010
News / Poland's supreme administrative court rules against RHD cars [57]
and may I ask where this strangebelief comes from?
and may I ask where this strangebelief comes from?