z_darius
28 May 2010
History / Miracle of the Vistula 80th anniversary? [56]
Sometimes things take some time before you start and finish up writing a post.
Sometimes things take some time before you start and finish up writing a post.
z_darius
28 May 2010
History / Miracle of the Vistula 80th anniversary? [56]
The Teutonic Knights were in addition to the Germans I mentioned:
Bitwa pod Legnicą - bitwa, która rozegrała się 9 kwietnia 1241 między rycerstwem niemiecko-polskim (głównie ze Śląska ale także z ziemi krakowskiej i z Wielkopolski) i wspierającymi go posiłkami (m.in. templariusze - kilkunastu rycerzy z pachołkami oraz być może Krzyżacy w liczbie kilkudziesięciu) a Mongołami (zwanych Thartari - "z piekła rodem")
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitwa_pod_Legnic%C4%85
No they did not, there was a handfull of Teutonic Knights and thats a completely unchecked fact created 70 years after the battle.
The Teutonic Knights were in addition to the Germans I mentioned:
Bitwa pod Legnicą - bitwa, która rozegrała się 9 kwietnia 1241 między rycerstwem niemiecko-polskim (głównie ze Śląska ale także z ziemi krakowskiej i z Wielkopolski) i wspierającymi go posiłkami (m.in. templariusze - kilkunastu rycerzy z pachołkami oraz być może Krzyżacy w liczbie kilkudziesięciu) a Mongołami (zwanych Thartari - "z piekła rodem")
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Bitwa_pod_Legnic%C4%85
z_darius
28 May 2010
Life / Infant Formula - Baby food - Warsaw [10]
Looking at the obesity rates in the US and UK I'm not so sure the baby forumlas are such a great idea. They cdertainly save time, but the cost eventually catches up with the reality, as toddlers need equivalent of fabric used to manufacture a parachute just to make underpants for one of them.
Looking at the obesity rates in the US and UK I'm not so sure the baby forumlas are such a great idea. They cdertainly save time, but the cost eventually catches up with the reality, as toddlers need equivalent of fabric used to manufacture a parachute just to make underpants for one of them.
z_darius
28 May 2010
History / Miracle of the Vistula 80th anniversary? [56]
I agree.
You can't save an entity with suicidal tendencies, which is what EU has become.
There were millions of things that ALMOST happened.
And saying that the Poles "saved" Europe at that time is an exaggeration if I ever read one.
I agree.
You can't save an entity with suicidal tendencies, which is what EU has become.
the Polish army was almost destroyed.
There were millions of things that ALMOST happened.
z_darius
28 May 2010
History / Miracle of the Vistula 80th anniversary? [56]
I'm not sure The Battle of Legnica would fall in the "saving of Europe" category by Poland.
First, the Mongols fought against Polish AND Germans.
Second, the battle was lost.
Third Mongols withdrew from Poland, and much of the surrounding territories on their own accord after the death of their "president". The withdrawal did not seem to have resulted from Polish, or other European military action.
I'm not sure The Battle of Legnica would fall in the "saving of Europe" category by Poland.
First, the Mongols fought against Polish AND Germans.
Second, the battle was lost.
Third Mongols withdrew from Poland, and much of the surrounding territories on their own accord after the death of their "president". The withdrawal did not seem to have resulted from Polish, or other European military action.
z_darius
25 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
Not really. She doesn't appear to be very ugly either. But then, he was a looker too :)
some pix here
se.pl/multimedia/galeria/41779/81156/dlaczego-policjant-zabi-mi-meza
She must've been a heffer :)
Not really. She doesn't appear to be very ugly either. But then, he was a looker too :)
some pix here
se.pl/multimedia/galeria/41779/81156/dlaczego-policjant-zabi-mi-meza
z_darius
25 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
That would point to the "protesting crowd's" responsibility for the death of the man. But so many posters cry racism regardless, before facts are known.
Elsewhere, on one of Polish news forums, I read a statement by a Polish woman who claimed her husband witnessed the incident and that the police office shot the guy in the side of the abdomen. The media report that the wound was in his leg. People doing what the victims was doing are likely to submit depositions against the police and that is logical. They would much prefer the police to have less presence in the area where a lot of iffy trading goes on.
He was married to a Polish woman and they had three kids. That would point to him having some form of legit status in the country.
DariuszTelka:
"He said police officers had tried to stop the Nigerian man bleeding while waiting for an ambulance but they were prevented from doing so because they were still under attack. Thirty-two people, mostly foreigners, were arrested in the fracas". - Reuters
That statement is backed up by an image posted earlier in the thread. Two lads, wearing holsters, putting pressure on the africans gun shoot wound.
"He said police officers had tried to stop the Nigerian man bleeding while waiting for an ambulance but they were prevented from doing so because they were still under attack. Thirty-two people, mostly foreigners, were arrested in the fracas". - Reuters
That statement is backed up by an image posted earlier in the thread. Two lads, wearing holsters, putting pressure on the africans gun shoot wound.
That would point to the "protesting crowd's" responsibility for the death of the man. But so many posters cry racism regardless, before facts are known.
Elsewhere, on one of Polish news forums, I read a statement by a Polish woman who claimed her husband witnessed the incident and that the police office shot the guy in the side of the abdomen. The media report that the wound was in his leg. People doing what the victims was doing are likely to submit depositions against the police and that is logical. They would much prefer the police to have less presence in the area where a lot of iffy trading goes on.
Whats was this african lads status in Poland?
He was married to a Polish woman and they had three kids. That would point to him having some form of legit status in the country.
z_darius
25 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
No need to remember. Scrolling up and reading will do. This is what you wrote:
Since you seem to put a stress on the racial characteristics of the population discussed, your post lead us to believe that there were about 900,000 Black Africans living in the US. That obviously is not true.
Yes, not 900,000 African immigrants as you stated earlier.
Your point, or one of them, though was (as I understood it) that those "Africans" were on average so much better educated than most groups born in the US. All I'm saying is that the conclusion to that effect does not transpire from the census data you linked us to. The document deals with all people born in Africa (not just with Black Africans) who now live in the US.
A side note, but somewhat illustrating my point, is about a White South African who applied for a political asylum in Canada, citing racial persecution by Black Africans. The asylum was granted. South Africa protested and an appeal was filed. Not sure what the status is now. Regardless, is the White asylum seeker African or not? Tricky, huh?
I can't remember I did, actually. I said there are about 900.000 immigrants from Africa, i.e. regardless of colour.
No need to remember. Scrolling up and reading will do. This is what you wrote:
You should make a difference between the African immigrants (which started around 1965, by the way) and the African-Americans. Obviously you are referring to the African immigrants, so the first group. Let me tell you that the African population in the US is just under 900.000
Since you seem to put a stress on the racial characteristics of the population discussed, your post lead us to believe that there were about 900,000 Black Africans living in the US. That obviously is not true.
So ... looking at the stats there were only 512K "black" immigrants from Africa ... even less than the "hordes" nunczka talked about.
Yes, not 900,000 African immigrants as you stated earlier.
Your point, or one of them, though was (as I understood it) that those "Africans" were on average so much better educated than most groups born in the US. All I'm saying is that the conclusion to that effect does not transpire from the census data you linked us to. The document deals with all people born in Africa (not just with Black Africans) who now live in the US.
A side note, but somewhat illustrating my point, is about a White South African who applied for a political asylum in Canada, citing racial persecution by Black Africans. The asylum was granted. South Africa protested and an appeal was filed. Not sure what the status is now. Regardless, is the White asylum seeker African or not? Tricky, huh?
z_darius
25 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
I'm afraid the conclusions you reach based on the document are not as clear as you may wish us to believe. I'm not sure if you did it on purpose, offered a peculiar interpretation of what "African" means, or if you simply did not read the document carefully. The document it does not deal with "African" immigrants but withimmigrants born Africa. I hope you can see a not so subtle difference. Just look at the table again. It states very clearly what the ethnic divisions among those immigrants are.
- White...................................................................... 205 595
- Black or African American........................................... 512 630
- American Indian and Alaska Native............................ 670
- Asian...................................................................... 37 800
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander................ 880
- Some other race...................................................... 24 110
- Two or more races........................................................ 99 620
Of those 205K White "Africans", as you suggest they are, most may be former South African land and business owners, many possibly shrewd and not so nice but more likely to have attained a higher level of education than the people they abused for centuries.
Admittedly, that data does not prove that most of the educated "Africans" are in fact White.
As a result, the document does not lead us to the conclusions you ask us to believe, nor does it lead to the conclusions that would be contrary to yours. In short, the document fails to illustrate the point you're making.
So I am afraid, what you are saying isn't confirmed by actual, public data.
I'm afraid the conclusions you reach based on the document are not as clear as you may wish us to believe. I'm not sure if you did it on purpose, offered a peculiar interpretation of what "African" means, or if you simply did not read the document carefully. The document it does not deal with "African" immigrants but withimmigrants born Africa. I hope you can see a not so subtle difference. Just look at the table again. It states very clearly what the ethnic divisions among those immigrants are.
- White...................................................................... 205 595
- Black or African American........................................... 512 630
- American Indian and Alaska Native............................ 670
- Asian...................................................................... 37 800
- Native Hawaiian and Other Pacific Islander................ 880
- Some other race...................................................... 24 110
- Two or more races........................................................ 99 620
Of those 205K White "Africans", as you suggest they are, most may be former South African land and business owners, many possibly shrewd and not so nice but more likely to have attained a higher level of education than the people they abused for centuries.
Admittedly, that data does not prove that most of the educated "Africans" are in fact White.
As a result, the document does not lead us to the conclusions you ask us to believe, nor does it lead to the conclusions that would be contrary to yours. In short, the document fails to illustrate the point you're making.
z_darius
24 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
So East Europeans means Poles in Holland?
Precious.
You're outdoing yourself.
The conclusions of the research I posted are less convoluted. They state simply that Poles commit relatively few crimes in the Netherlands.
In fact, according to The Dutch justice ministry there aren't enough criminals, so they decided to close some prisons, 8 I think).
nrc.nl/international/article2246821.ece/Netherlands_to_close_prisons_for_lack_of_criminals
Since a year old data is insufficient for you, that article is dated May 20. 2010, just last Thursday.
So let's get that straight. Poles increased crime rates in Holland and as a result there is less crime?
Most crimes here are currently committed by Eastern Europeans.
So East Europeans means Poles in Holland?
I can show you statistic from the CBS in a spreadsheet, but I'm not going to be able to translate it, so this won't prove much.
Precious.
You're outdoing yourself.
The conclusions of the research I posted are less convoluted. They state simply that Poles commit relatively few crimes in the Netherlands.
In fact, according to The Dutch justice ministry there aren't enough criminals, so they decided to close some prisons, 8 I think).
nrc.nl/international/article2246821.ece/Netherlands_to_close_prisons_for_lack_of_criminals
Since a year old data is insufficient for you, that article is dated May 20. 2010, just last Thursday.
So let's get that straight. Poles increased crime rates in Holland and as a result there is less crime?
z_darius
24 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
Sad and true thing is that you are a liar.
This is what is contained in Conclusions of a research paper
Poles in the Netherlands
A FORUM research fact sheet
Relatively little crime is committed by Poles in the Netherlands. Most common offences are traffic offences and non-violence property offences. Dutch police forces now work together with the Polish police in order to tackle crime more effectively.
FORUM is a Dutch, independent knowledge institute and centre of expertise for multicultural affairs.
forum.nl/international/About_FORUM
Well, I am from Holland, and the truth is that the Polish are committing the most crimes here. (Sad but true.)
Sad and true thing is that you are a liar.
This is what is contained in Conclusions of a research paper
Poles in the Netherlands
A FORUM research fact sheet
Relatively little crime is committed by Poles in the Netherlands. Most common offences are traffic offences and non-violence property offences. Dutch police forces now work together with the Polish police in order to tackle crime more effectively.
FORUM is a Dutch, independent knowledge institute and centre of expertise for multicultural affairs.
forum.nl/international/About_FORUM
z_darius
24 May 2010
Life / Apple v IBM computers in Poland [37]
No, it's not but it's much harder to write a virus for Linux than it is for Windows or Mac. I caught a virus on Windows machines about halfa dozen times in the last 15 years, not once on Linux.
There are a few: linuxgazette.net/issue54/frost.html
Check VMware and Citrix. Citrix has a few virtual server, but a workstation requires a paid license I think.
Is Linux virus proof?
No, it's not but it's much harder to write a virus for Linux than it is for Windows or Mac. I caught a virus on Windows machines about halfa dozen times in the last 15 years, not once on Linux.
I use lots of engineering apps, where is Linux on Cad programs?
There are a few: linuxgazette.net/issue54/frost.html
What about Windows Emulators?
Check VMware and Citrix. Citrix has a few virtual server, but a workstation requires a paid license I think.
z_darius
24 May 2010
Life / Apple v IBM computers in Poland [37]
Yes, it is my opinion and it is based on years of work for various businesses and for the government. At just over 7% market share there must surely be some businesses, other than print shops, that use Macs. Not enough to create a significant mass of competition as it is in n the case of Windoze.
It's not even an analysis. These are pure facts and my cost analysis sure beats yours.
So which factors would have I left out in my take on the cost analysis?
I'm all for people getting what they wish. But guess what! With every decision comes some form of justification. For some it may be the color of the keyboard, for others it may be the feel of the interface. Yet others will go for cost analysis, even if it may be considered simplistic.
Windows is not without its faults. Neither is Mac.
That is purely your opinion and nothing more.
Yes, it is my opinion and it is based on years of work for various businesses and for the government. At just over 7% market share there must surely be some businesses, other than print shops, that use Macs. Not enough to create a significant mass of competition as it is in n the case of Windoze.
Your analysis of cost etc is very simplistic and leaves out a lot of factors.
It's not even an analysis. These are pure facts and my cost analysis sure beats yours.
So which factors would have I left out in my take on the cost analysis?
I say people should buy what they wish but I get really tired of people trying to justify their opinion on products as fact.
I'm all for people getting what they wish. But guess what! With every decision comes some form of justification. For some it may be the color of the keyboard, for others it may be the feel of the interface. Yet others will go for cost analysis, even if it may be considered simplistic.
Windows is not without its faults. Neither is Mac.
z_darius
24 May 2010
News / Komorowski for complex-ridden Poles? [94]
That is the point.
I can't see how selling land, water or mineral resources to foreign companies will allow for cheaper phone calls. And when we're at it, use skype, or VoIP.
In Canada the level of privatization appears to be higher than in Poland. Our internet, cell phone and land line phone costs are the among the highest in the developed world.
No. They are public companies because they are publicly traded. You really need to brush up on those basics. Before you do, feel free to visit a site owned by those who know and check for yourself. Try "US, "International Business Machines", "company name".
Hong Kong is a special case. It's like saying that monarchy is the best political system because in Denmark they enjoy a lot of freedoms, highly developed economy and internationally strong economic presence.
The problem is that in today' s World the big corporations ARE the judiciary.
The problem with most privatization schemes is that they turn state monopolies into private monopolies.
That is the point.
True privatization needs to take place. The kind that allows us to make international phone calls for next to nothing, the kind that allows us to send our kids to whatever schools we want.
I can't see how selling land, water or mineral resources to foreign companies will allow for cheaper phone calls. And when we're at it, use skype, or VoIP.
In Canada the level of privatization appears to be higher than in Poland. Our internet, cell phone and land line phone costs are the among the highest in the developed world.
They are publicly traded privately owned companies.
No. They are public companies because they are publicly traded. You really need to brush up on those basics. Before you do, feel free to visit a site owned by those who know and check for yourself. Try "US, "International Business Machines", "company name".
No, but why not compare to Hong Kong of the 60s-90s?
Hong Kong is a special case. It's like saying that monarchy is the best political system because in Denmark they enjoy a lot of freedoms, highly developed economy and internationally strong economic presence.
Capitalism without a judiciary that is willing to tackle property rights doesn't make sense.
The problem is that in today' s World the big corporations ARE the judiciary.
z_darius
24 May 2010
Food / Pierogi Dough [30]
The recipe your mom used is a traditional one (included below). There will be certainly modifications and I wouldn't be surprised to learn that somewhere out there someone would add ketchup to the mix.
1 pound of flour
2/3 cup of hot water (may be mixed with a little milk, but keep the total amount the same)
1 egg yoke
2 table spoons of oil
1 tea spoon of salt
I guess you'll know what to do with that.
The recipe your mom used is a traditional one (included below). There will be certainly modifications and I wouldn't be surprised to learn that somewhere out there someone would add ketchup to the mix.
1 pound of flour
2/3 cup of hot water (may be mixed with a little milk, but keep the total amount the same)
1 egg yoke
2 table spoons of oil
1 tea spoon of salt
I guess you'll know what to do with that.
z_darius
24 May 2010
Life / Apple v IBM computers in Poland [37]
There is more to the decisions to buy Windows vs mac than snobbery. If one needs to be a snob and show off (or has the need for speed) then I wouldn't call an owner of $9000 Dell Precision M6500 a "cheap looser". I know a few "snobs" who use exactly that, but Mac is not an option for them for practical reasons.
My point is that for business users a Windows based PC is a winner. For an average Internet clicker any computer purchased within the last 2 or 3 years will do, and with speed to spare.
Not everyone who buys a Mac is a fashion snob anymore than everyone buying a PC is a cheap loser who can't afford any better.
There is more to the decisions to buy Windows vs mac than snobbery. If one needs to be a snob and show off (or has the need for speed) then I wouldn't call an owner of $9000 Dell Precision M6500 a "cheap looser". I know a few "snobs" who use exactly that, but Mac is not an option for them for practical reasons.
My point is that for business users a Windows based PC is a winner. For an average Internet clicker any computer purchased within the last 2 or 3 years will do, and with speed to spare.
z_darius
24 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
And this is, as it turns out, exactly what happened.
The shot was in the leg and the victim died as a result of blood loss.
This would indicate that either one, or both are true:
- the officer did no shoot to kill
- the death is accidental, as it may have resulted from the struggle for the weapon.
It is very heartwarming to see so many posters display their deep humanism in defense of the previously convicted criminal resisting arrest, and so eager to crucify the police officer who risked his life. All that before any court dates have been even set, if they will e set at all.
It seems there is a lot of real talent here. People who hold mediocre jobs teaching English in, of all places, Poland, while they could be solving some really complex criminal puzzles. At a phenomenally low cost I may add. After all, they reached the verdict without talking to even one witness, or police officer.
(1) In protective intelligence and threat accessment he has failed...i know there re other places he could have shot e.g in the leg to stop the assault.Why must he shoot to kill.
Trying to shoot someone in the leg is ridiculously impractical and can still kill them by hitting a major artery.
And this is, as it turns out, exactly what happened.
The shot was in the leg and the victim died as a result of blood loss.
This would indicate that either one, or both are true:
- the officer did no shoot to kill
- the death is accidental, as it may have resulted from the struggle for the weapon.
It is very heartwarming to see so many posters display their deep humanism in defense of the previously convicted criminal resisting arrest, and so eager to crucify the police officer who risked his life. All that before any court dates have been even set, if they will e set at all.
It seems there is a lot of real talent here. People who hold mediocre jobs teaching English in, of all places, Poland, while they could be solving some really complex criminal puzzles. At a phenomenally low cost I may add. After all, they reached the verdict without talking to even one witness, or police officer.
z_darius
24 May 2010
Life / Apple v IBM computers in Poland [37]
the entertainment things are certainly available on BlackBerry.
BBerrt For business users.. all the entertainment things, music etc?
the entertainment things are certainly available on BlackBerry.
z_darius
24 May 2010
Life / Apple v IBM computers in Poland [37]
The title is pretty unfortunate for a copule reasons.
1. Apple used an IBM processor for about 10 years (roughly between 1995 and 2005). It was PowerPC based on RISC architecture which is superior to CISC. Processors which Apple then used were manufactured for them by IBM.
2. In 2005 Apple switched to Intel platform, inherited from IBM's x86.
It is clear that there is no difference between Apple and Windows based machines. Both use Intel, which windows having the benefit of being more flexible since it can run also on AMD processors. MAc machines use the same sub-components as the Windows based machines, although those components have been modified (mostly via firmware) to suit Mac OS and to minimize the competition.
I worked on Apple machines a few years ago and I have to say I did not like them at all. I was happy to switch to Windows and Linux. More flexibility and freedom, if you will.
Apple's big problem is shortage of enterprise level applications. If I can get a software category I can run on a Mac then I can find dozens, sometimes hundreds competing titles for a Windows based machine. It's been also a long standing myth that Apple's graphics capabilities are superior to those of Windows or Linux. That used to be true too far back in time to count now. At this time I really can't see a reason to buy a Mac to run Adobe apps, if Windows versions are available and do exactly the same thing.
Price IS a factor. It always is for most individuals and for every business. Especially when you deal with hundreds or thousands of users, and when you know that the hardware replacement cycle is 3 to 5 years. If I were to buy Macs then suddenly my IT budget needs to go up by 30 to 100% and it needs to be kept at this level. That's not gonna happen in any reasonably well run organization.
Apple seems more of a cultural thing too. This permeates also through devices such as iPod (cool but the competition is more than capable too) or iPhone. While nothing in technology stands still and iPhone may catch up, as of today BlackBerry still rules the enterprise and it is ahead of iPhone for business users.
Apple v IBM computers in Poland
The title is pretty unfortunate for a copule reasons.
1. Apple used an IBM processor for about 10 years (roughly between 1995 and 2005). It was PowerPC based on RISC architecture which is superior to CISC. Processors which Apple then used were manufactured for them by IBM.
2. In 2005 Apple switched to Intel platform, inherited from IBM's x86.
It is clear that there is no difference between Apple and Windows based machines. Both use Intel, which windows having the benefit of being more flexible since it can run also on AMD processors. MAc machines use the same sub-components as the Windows based machines, although those components have been modified (mostly via firmware) to suit Mac OS and to minimize the competition.
I worked on Apple machines a few years ago and I have to say I did not like them at all. I was happy to switch to Windows and Linux. More flexibility and freedom, if you will.
Apple's big problem is shortage of enterprise level applications. If I can get a software category I can run on a Mac then I can find dozens, sometimes hundreds competing titles for a Windows based machine. It's been also a long standing myth that Apple's graphics capabilities are superior to those of Windows or Linux. That used to be true too far back in time to count now. At this time I really can't see a reason to buy a Mac to run Adobe apps, if Windows versions are available and do exactly the same thing.
Price IS a factor. It always is for most individuals and for every business. Especially when you deal with hundreds or thousands of users, and when you know that the hardware replacement cycle is 3 to 5 years. If I were to buy Macs then suddenly my IT budget needs to go up by 30 to 100% and it needs to be kept at this level. That's not gonna happen in any reasonably well run organization.
Apple seems more of a cultural thing too. This permeates also through devices such as iPod (cool but the competition is more than capable too) or iPhone. While nothing in technology stands still and iPhone may catch up, as of today BlackBerry still rules the enterprise and it is ahead of iPhone for business users.
z_darius
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
Completely different situation. It was discovered that the cops had their minds set on using the taser before they even knew who they would be confronting. There were also massive cover-up attempts right at the top.
Apples and oranges.
Completely different situation. It was discovered that the cops had their minds set on using the taser before they even knew who they would be confronting. There were also massive cover-up attempts right at the top.
Apples and oranges.
z_darius
23 May 2010
News / Komorowski for complex-ridden Poles? [94]
They were big business delivery boys. Nothing to do with the publci interest. The same is true for Obama.
In which point?
You got that right.
I am not prone to propaganda, or half truths expressed by victims of propaganda.
hehe they were public officials so I guess it all works along what I've said earlier :)
They were big business delivery boys. Nothing to do with the publci interest. The same is true for Obama.
I'm happy you're agreeing with me.
In which point?
I can see we can't convince each other about anything so it's worthless to continue this off-topic.
You got that right.
I am not prone to propaganda, or half truths expressed by victims of propaganda.
z_darius
23 May 2010
News / Komorowski for complex-ridden Poles? [94]
I see. So you lack the basics.
Do you know that IBM or Morgan Stanley are inn fact public companies?
Whose common knowledge?
My common knowledge was that in the 19th century England when capitalism was pretty much unrestricted the country was a shhithole for most people. Many preferred to go to far off lands to kill some natives, instead of being killed at work at the slightest sign of their dissatisfaction with the labor relations.
Would you really start employing 8 year olds in coal mines again?
Unless you are a big corporation, of course.
So what particular skills did the two criminals, Bush and Blair, had that they were paid for by the tax payer? What are the results of their criminal activities? Is the world really safer now then before?
It turns out you lack in basics. Brush that up first. For now you are throwing slogans around, but offer few facts. Oh, "common knowledge" are not facts.
I never said I'm opposed to welfare, but I won't get over the idea that a public company is somewhat better than a private one.
I see. So you lack the basics.
Do you know that IBM or Morgan Stanley are inn fact public companies?
It's just common knowledge to anyone who doesn't have a thinking proccess straight from social-commie-nanny state past.
Whose common knowledge?
My common knowledge was that in the 19th century England when capitalism was pretty much unrestricted the country was a shhithole for most people. Many preferred to go to far off lands to kill some natives, instead of being killed at work at the slightest sign of their dissatisfaction with the labor relations.
Would you really start employing 8 year olds in coal mines again?
The country won't do everything for you
Unless you are a big corporation, of course.
you'll have to work for your wage with your skills that's the way it works.
So what particular skills did the two criminals, Bush and Blair, had that they were paid for by the tax payer? What are the results of their criminal activities? Is the world really safer now then before?
It turns out you lack in basics. Brush that up first. For now you are throwing slogans around, but offer few facts. Oh, "common knowledge" are not facts.
z_darius
23 May 2010
News / Polish Policeman shoots down a foreigner in Warsaw [300]
I guess this is how gossip starts.
Next thing you know, in Poland they kill Americans.
The paper doesn't say he was "afroamerican".
A young aggressive afroamerican man has been shot dead
I guess this is how gossip starts.
Next thing you know, in Poland they kill Americans.
The paper doesn't say he was "afroamerican".
z_darius
23 May 2010
News / Komorowski for complex-ridden Poles? [94]
The only disgusting display of welfare in the recent years were the bank and General Motors welfare programs.
The topic I am interested in is privatization of national assets. I am against it and I propsed a few examples, why.
We don't have to imagine anything. All we need is to look at history. Not remote one but that which many of this forum's members consider a part of their life experience.
Consider 1970's crack down on democracy and the economic new deal in the US. Corporations took over, wages started to decline (still going down), but the economy did not improve. In fact it stagnated.
What was the solution?
Big and "creative" enterprise?
Nope. Corporate welfare was the answer. You may have heard about it under the term "reaganomics". If you look at the details it turns out that the government increased spending on military. Not to fight the USSR. Not at all. The cash went towards the publicly funded military researchers. The results were handed straight to the hands of big corporations and they are the ones who cashed and continue to cash in. You may have heard about all that via one of those publicly funded media. It's called the Internet.
If you're really opposed welfare, you need to study a little more and then you'll understand that in regards to the working man it's just a slogan. The real welfare recipients are corporations. The money is funneled towards them via the military and the academia.
No, they're both disgusting displays of welfare.
The only disgusting display of welfare in the recent years were the bank and General Motors welfare programs.
Then Poland should do what it needs to and get out of the EU, repay that money, re-nationalize industries, and close Poland off to foreign investment.
The topic I am interested in is privatization of national assets. I am against it and I propsed a few examples, why.
Not exactly, lets imagine you're a head of a big company
We don't have to imagine anything. All we need is to look at history. Not remote one but that which many of this forum's members consider a part of their life experience.
Consider 1970's crack down on democracy and the economic new deal in the US. Corporations took over, wages started to decline (still going down), but the economy did not improve. In fact it stagnated.
What was the solution?
Big and "creative" enterprise?
Nope. Corporate welfare was the answer. You may have heard about it under the term "reaganomics". If you look at the details it turns out that the government increased spending on military. Not to fight the USSR. Not at all. The cash went towards the publicly funded military researchers. The results were handed straight to the hands of big corporations and they are the ones who cashed and continue to cash in. You may have heard about all that via one of those publicly funded media. It's called the Internet.
If you're really opposed welfare, you need to study a little more and then you'll understand that in regards to the working man it's just a slogan. The real welfare recipients are corporations. The money is funneled towards them via the military and the academia.
z_darius
23 May 2010
News / Komorowski for complex-ridden Poles? [94]
Public sector is one of the few remaining areas where people get a semblance of fairness. I see nothing wrong with that. We need teachers, tax collectors, food inspectors, police etc. Why would they have to work harder and for less then, say, a bank's CEO whose so called "work" is nothing more than a bunch of scams resulting from his power to lend what banks don't have and produce wealth from nothing?
I'm not very familiar with the economics and strategy of cleaning ladies so I'll refrain. I know that we certainly have too many politicians, and that is true also for the so called advanced economies. But I am aware of the gross inefficiencies of many, publicly traded, corporations (including banks) where the top guys get salaries and bonuses in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Is that really the most efficient way of doing business?
Well, then private sector is no different than the public sector. After all they would have to boot unnecessary labor force. What were they thinking hiring them in the first place? See my note above about ridiculously high corporate wages. Corporations with a brain would boot those highly paid do-nothings, right?
You just described the banks and some large corporations. Banks were supposed to keep economies strong and safe. How did that work out?
It's not true at least in the public sector, I know people who work for the public sector fi in hospitals or in city councils.
Public sector is one of the few remaining areas where people get a semblance of fairness. I see nothing wrong with that. We need teachers, tax collectors, food inspectors, police etc. Why would they have to work harder and for less then, say, a bank's CEO whose so called "work" is nothing more than a bunch of scams resulting from his power to lend what banks don't have and produce wealth from nothing?
Great example is hiring 10 cleaning ladies where 2 would be sufficient - that means 8 people getting paid for nothing.
I'm not very familiar with the economics and strategy of cleaning ladies so I'll refrain. I know that we certainly have too many politicians, and that is true also for the so called advanced economies. But I am aware of the gross inefficiencies of many, publicly traded, corporations (including banks) where the top guys get salaries and bonuses in the hundreds of millions of dollars. Is that really the most efficient way of doing business?
In a private company this situation is unthinkinable and any normally thinking boss would have booted these people.
Well, then private sector is no different than the public sector. After all they would have to boot unnecessary labor force. What were they thinking hiring them in the first place? See my note above about ridiculously high corporate wages. Corporations with a brain would boot those highly paid do-nothings, right?
And this was just an example it's like that everywhere in the public sector. Wherever people are working and not getting paid of for what they do and how they do it.
You just described the banks and some large corporations. Banks were supposed to keep economies strong and safe. How did that work out?
z_darius
23 May 2010
News / Komorowski for complex-ridden Poles? [94]
Workers get booted when they fail, when their bosses fail, when banks fail. They get booted no matter what. When banks and big corporations fail they get "bailouts". When workers want bailouts (health care, education, fairness) it's called "socialism" and "nanny state".
It's all just playing with people minds and emotions, but the slogans are meaningless. Every now and then, as societies, we pay with our own money for the circus called "elections" and as a result we buy the right to argue which of the candidates, none of whom has any real power whatsoever, is a better choice to be screwed by. Meanwhile, the real players keep on robing us.
Poland is being talked into laying down and letting foreigners rip it apart, or else it will be called nationalistic. The US and UK have had nationalistic economies for a couple centuries and they did alright and that's called democracy and freedom. They want to free all other countries from their natural resources. Actually, Americans go even as far as considering all World's resources as theirs. Only that, by some geographical fluke, these resources happen to be within the borders of other countries.
Poland tried openness once before. As a consequence it was fvcked for over 123 years, The period was called Partitions.
But you can't deny that workers working in private sector are doing it to keep their job and for their company to succeed, if they fail they get booted.
Workers get booted when they fail, when their bosses fail, when banks fail. They get booted no matter what. When banks and big corporations fail they get "bailouts". When workers want bailouts (health care, education, fairness) it's called "socialism" and "nanny state".
It's all just playing with people minds and emotions, but the slogans are meaningless. Every now and then, as societies, we pay with our own money for the circus called "elections" and as a result we buy the right to argue which of the candidates, none of whom has any real power whatsoever, is a better choice to be screwed by. Meanwhile, the real players keep on robing us.
Poland is being talked into laying down and letting foreigners rip it apart, or else it will be called nationalistic. The US and UK have had nationalistic economies for a couple centuries and they did alright and that's called democracy and freedom. They want to free all other countries from their natural resources. Actually, Americans go even as far as considering all World's resources as theirs. Only that, by some geographical fluke, these resources happen to be within the borders of other countries.
Poland tried openness once before. As a consequence it was fvcked for over 123 years, The period was called Partitions.
z_darius
23 May 2010
News / Komorowski for complex-ridden Poles? [94]
It makes no difference which face is on the poster. The UK, US (and most othe EU countries) have only one party. It is called Business Party. The folks people vote for are their delivery boys.
It's a nice article but this is one guy's opinion, although I'm sure many share that opinion.
Privatization is the problem, not the solution. Private ownership shows a strong tendency to consolidation of economic power, killing of small businesses and eventually to the establishment of monopolies. That's what we've been actually seeing in the last decades. Look at the banking system. It is a disaster!
Or take the oil industry. Standard Oil (SO) was broken into a bunch of smaller companies, which eventually have been bought out and we're close to oil monopoly again. I think we have now 3 oil companies operating in the US. Not hard to fix prices, is it?
I have no problem with private ownership in general, but some things, such as natural resources and land should be always under a strict control of the nation. Companies should be able to use some of those resources under revocable licenses, but never own things such as nation's oil, coal or water.
In some areas, it would be awesome if private companies managed some of the national assets, but still report to the nation, not to stock holders, and be paid based on their performance, i.e. efficiency, measurable benefits to the nation etc. And by nation I don't mean big banks, political leaders and chairmen of international corporations.
I consider the corporation as an economic phenomenon to be evil, immoral and against the good of people.
You are making some ridicules comparisons, as for the UK debt, it is not the fault of the Conservatives that every time there is a Labour gov in power they fu#k things up.
It makes no difference which face is on the poster. The UK, US (and most othe EU countries) have only one party. It is called Business Party. The folks people vote for are their delivery boys.
This will help you to appreciate the state of the Polish economy, and why the current economic path is the right one.
It's a nice article but this is one guy's opinion, although I'm sure many share that opinion.
Privatization is the problem, not the solution. Private ownership shows a strong tendency to consolidation of economic power, killing of small businesses and eventually to the establishment of monopolies. That's what we've been actually seeing in the last decades. Look at the banking system. It is a disaster!
Or take the oil industry. Standard Oil (SO) was broken into a bunch of smaller companies, which eventually have been bought out and we're close to oil monopoly again. I think we have now 3 oil companies operating in the US. Not hard to fix prices, is it?
I have no problem with private ownership in general, but some things, such as natural resources and land should be always under a strict control of the nation. Companies should be able to use some of those resources under revocable licenses, but never own things such as nation's oil, coal or water.
In some areas, it would be awesome if private companies managed some of the national assets, but still report to the nation, not to stock holders, and be paid based on their performance, i.e. efficiency, measurable benefits to the nation etc. And by nation I don't mean big banks, political leaders and chairmen of international corporations.
I consider the corporation as an economic phenomenon to be evil, immoral and against the good of people.
z_darius
23 May 2010
News / Komorowski for complex-ridden Poles? [94]
Yeah, we've had that lesson in economics in the last couple of years.
Remind me, how much of Bolivia's national debt have Biwater and Bechtel Corporations paid off? Wanna tell us about water shortages, accounting errors, and rate increases that took place? The fvckers wanted to control even rain water!
How about the wonderful success of water privatization in England? How much of UK's debt was paid off? Would you say that over 40% rate increase in 9 years, and reduction in investments were really so good? So much for the competition, huh?
Unrestricted capitalism means disaster, and there were plenty of examples of that. Lack of ownership of national resources by the nation means slavery of the whole country to foreign interest.
I think you need a lesson in economics, the sale of state assets reduces corruption, pays down the debt and makes them more competitive.
Yeah, we've had that lesson in economics in the last couple of years.
Remind me, how much of Bolivia's national debt have Biwater and Bechtel Corporations paid off? Wanna tell us about water shortages, accounting errors, and rate increases that took place? The fvckers wanted to control even rain water!
How about the wonderful success of water privatization in England? How much of UK's debt was paid off? Would you say that over 40% rate increase in 9 years, and reduction in investments were really so good? So much for the competition, huh?
Unrestricted capitalism means disaster, and there were plenty of examples of that. Lack of ownership of national resources by the nation means slavery of the whole country to foreign interest.
z_darius
21 May 2010
USA, Canada / Why do Americans (and Canadians) hate Polish people? [226]
He was not a socialist.
attributed 20 millions dead
He was not a socialist.
Attributed 50 million deaths
In the end Americans didn't mind.
Financed by US and UK banks.
He was not a socialist.
About 2 millions killed, which (while it lasted) was very convenient to the US, at the time involved in killings in East Timor.
So where's the remaining 88 millions of the alleged victims of "socialists"?
I'll give you that.
The corporate world (the big one, not mom and pop shops) are the brains behind the mass murders. The US and mostly the UK are the muscle.
Stalin?
He was not a socialist.
attributed 20 millions dead
Mao?
He was not a socialist.
Attributed 50 million deaths
In the end Americans didn't mind.
Hitler?
Financed by US and UK banks.
Pol-Pot?
He was not a socialist.
About 2 millions killed, which (while it lasted) was very convenient to the US, at the time involved in killings in East Timor.
So where's the remaining 88 millions of the alleged victims of "socialists"?
If you want to fight against corporate globalism I will be with you. but to blame Americans singly is too ignorant
I'll give you that.
The corporate world (the big one, not mom and pop shops) are the brains behind the mass murders. The US and mostly the UK are the muscle.
z_darius
21 May 2010
USA, Canada / Why do Americans (and Canadians) hate Polish people? [226]
So all these frightened murderers are now Europeans :)
Oh, I know that's what they teach teach you in schools. Slaves were a noble pretext. Nobody cared about Africans, and it took another 100 years and brave Blacks to put an (mostly) end to the discrimination.
You're confusing me.
So there is "American blood" after all? Or does this depend on what suits you at the moment?
Do you have any idea about the history of Panama? How, why and by whom it was created?
Yeah, I'm sure Americans saw the future alright.
So how are those flowers Iraqi flooded American troops with?
Pretty sure it was Europe that hauled people over here in ships.
So all these frightened murderers are now Europeans :)
Pretty sure it was white Americans that lay dead on the battlefield to free slaves.
Oh, I know that's what they teach teach you in schools. Slaves were a noble pretext. Nobody cared about Africans, and it took another 100 years and brave Blacks to put an (mostly) end to the discrimination.
Did I mention that I am made up of Polish, Northern Irish, and Native American blood?
You're confusing me.
So there is "American blood" after all? Or does this depend on what suits you at the moment?
"we" did not create these countries.
Do you have any idea about the history of Panama? How, why and by whom it was created?
We could see the future. We were full of fear. This was a precursor to what was to come.
Yeah, I'm sure Americans saw the future alright.
So how are those flowers Iraqi flooded American troops with?