Seanus
19 Oct 2011
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
Life / The Blame Game (Have you ever noticed that a Polish person is never wrong!?) [205]
It's the principle of having your decision made by sb else.
It's the principle of having your decision made by sb else.
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
Life / The Blame Game (Have you ever noticed that a Polish person is never wrong!?) [205]
Still, it's her kid, For4.
Still, it's her kid, For4.
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
Life / The Blame Game (Have you ever noticed that a Polish person is never wrong!?) [205]
Mine too. She can even admit she is to blame which is a rare thing here :)
Mine too. She can even admit she is to blame which is a rare thing here :)
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
Life / The Blame Game (Have you ever noticed that a Polish person is never wrong!?) [205]
DT, anytime ;)
Yeah, the social calendar is rather, um, filled :(
DT, anytime ;)
Yeah, the social calendar is rather, um, filled :(
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
News / The cross in Polish parliament - Does it bother you? [100]
Good post, WP. It isn't harming anyone.
Good post, WP. It isn't harming anyone.
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
Life / The Blame Game (Have you ever noticed that a Polish person is never wrong!?) [205]
That would have driven me up the wall. Babcia's hair would have been shaved off completely for that ;) ;)
That would have driven me up the wall. Babcia's hair would have been shaved off completely for that ;) ;)
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
News / The cross in Polish parliament - Does it bother you? [100]
What does it mean favouritised, rybnik? What's your interpretation?
What does it mean favouritised, rybnik? What's your interpretation?
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
News / The cross in Polish parliament - Does it bother you? [100]
It hasn't been touched so what does that tell you, Olaf? Poles cause division, not crosses ;) 2 Poles, 3 opinions ;)
Catholicism is favoured here, Olaf.
A cross could mean different denominations.
Tolerance can still exist whilst stating preferences.
It hasn't been touched so what does that tell you, Olaf? Poles cause division, not crosses ;) 2 Poles, 3 opinions ;)
Catholicism is favoured here, Olaf.
A cross could mean different denominations.
Tolerance can still exist whilst stating preferences.
Seanus
19 Oct 2011
News / Poland Elections oct 2011/your feed back about RP Janusz Palikot? Poland is changing! [106]
His economic policy? Well, he would likely go along similar lines as early-PO with a few tweaks along the way. He even said in an interview that he was impressed with Tusk's economic reforms early 2008.
As for unemployment, well, he'd likely value job creation in as many areas as possible and look for a reduction in the slightly sad GUS statistic of 13%. I think he'd look for more exchange programs too.
The point is that he has some more modern ideas yet their implementation would be by no means clear.
His economic policy? Well, he would likely go along similar lines as early-PO with a few tweaks along the way. He even said in an interview that he was impressed with Tusk's economic reforms early 2008.
As for unemployment, well, he'd likely value job creation in as many areas as possible and look for a reduction in the slightly sad GUS statistic of 13%. I think he'd look for more exchange programs too.
The point is that he has some more modern ideas yet their implementation would be by no means clear.
Seanus
18 Oct 2011
News / Poland Elections oct 2011/your feed back about RP Janusz Palikot? Poland is changing! [106]
Wp, it doesn't mean my pension is that. It means I contribute towards it.
Palikot was a businessman who made a fortune. He was, um, creative in getting his cash and I'll say no more.
I-S, they perform some extras, yes, but nothing that tricky.
Overestimate? Maybe but I know how much public school teachers here get for the good work they do and I can safely tell you that Palikot got much more for, well, not such honest work.
In Scotland, churches come under the umbrella of national heritage and thus get money from the state for their upkeep. How much I don't know.
The RCC bring money into the equation.
What is needed in religion beyond a place of worship and belief? Geez, why do Poles have such a problem with this question. For crying out loud, what's so difficult about saying 'precious little more'?????
JustyS knows what she's about and I often agree with her.
There is no ignorance at all. I take the bull by the horns and ask hard questions whilst Poles tend to duck and dodge, sweeping uncomfortable bits under the carpet.
I-S, reality show stuff is tittle tattle and cheap thrills. I hope I ask serious questions and don't stoop that low. Your logic for me being prejudiced is flawed at best.
Pawian, it was a FB exchange.
As for Palikot, he does what he does and people can take him or leave him.
Wp, it doesn't mean my pension is that. It means I contribute towards it.
Palikot was a businessman who made a fortune. He was, um, creative in getting his cash and I'll say no more.
I-S, they perform some extras, yes, but nothing that tricky.
Overestimate? Maybe but I know how much public school teachers here get for the good work they do and I can safely tell you that Palikot got much more for, well, not such honest work.
In Scotland, churches come under the umbrella of national heritage and thus get money from the state for their upkeep. How much I don't know.
The RCC bring money into the equation.
What is needed in religion beyond a place of worship and belief? Geez, why do Poles have such a problem with this question. For crying out loud, what's so difficult about saying 'precious little more'?????
JustyS knows what she's about and I often agree with her.
There is no ignorance at all. I take the bull by the horns and ask hard questions whilst Poles tend to duck and dodge, sweeping uncomfortable bits under the carpet.
I-S, reality show stuff is tittle tattle and cheap thrills. I hope I ask serious questions and don't stoop that low. Your logic for me being prejudiced is flawed at best.
Pawian, it was a FB exchange.
As for Palikot, he does what he does and people can take him or leave him.
Seanus
18 Oct 2011
News / Poland Elections oct 2011/your feed back about RP Janusz Palikot? Poland is changing! [106]
I-S, there is a fair percentage of Catholics in Scotland too. It's not like they are alien to me. I just question why they feel the need to bring money into the equation. Churches must come under national heritage and are thus catered for. What is the ultimate role of a priest? To spread the word of God? If so, he has his church and his followers so what else does he need?
There is no prejudice on my part. JustysiaS pretty much summed up my position. She doesn't seek to slate the denomination per se, she just dislikes how many people stray from the word of God and abuse the whole set-up.
Palikot made his money from business transactions, by getting out there and building up his profile. Priests are just preachers which is just a form of teacher. Why should they be any richer than public school teachers who slave away for the minimum wage?
I-S, there is a fair percentage of Catholics in Scotland too. It's not like they are alien to me. I just question why they feel the need to bring money into the equation. Churches must come under national heritage and are thus catered for. What is the ultimate role of a priest? To spread the word of God? If so, he has his church and his followers so what else does he need?
There is no prejudice on my part. JustysiaS pretty much summed up my position. She doesn't seek to slate the denomination per se, she just dislikes how many people stray from the word of God and abuse the whole set-up.
Palikot made his money from business transactions, by getting out there and building up his profile. Priests are just preachers which is just a form of teacher. Why should they be any richer than public school teachers who slave away for the minimum wage?
Seanus
17 Oct 2011
News / The cross in Polish parliament - Does it bother you? [100]
The cross is symbolic here so it's in the right place.
The cross is symbolic here so it's in the right place.
Seanus
17 Oct 2011
News / Poland Elections oct 2011/your feed back about RP Janusz Palikot? Poland is changing! [106]
Making a mockery of what, I-S? I find it despicable that a Pole allows another Pole the freedom to fire off in all manner of ways yet he takes issue with a foreigner that has another perspective and can thus point out some things which appear wrong in his eyes. We call that hypocrisy where I come from. So, be specific. What did you find "disrespectful"?
Scots like to grumble too so I suggest you get a handle on that.
Precisely, Jonny. You are avoiding Groundhog Day out there :) :) Palikot, for all his eccentricities and clown-style approach, still wants to take things forward from the attitude of many here who are stuck in a rut, sth they call 'Polishness' for whatever reason.
Making a mockery of what, I-S? I find it despicable that a Pole allows another Pole the freedom to fire off in all manner of ways yet he takes issue with a foreigner that has another perspective and can thus point out some things which appear wrong in his eyes. We call that hypocrisy where I come from. So, be specific. What did you find "disrespectful"?
Scots like to grumble too so I suggest you get a handle on that.
Precisely, Jonny. You are avoiding Groundhog Day out there :) :) Palikot, for all his eccentricities and clown-style approach, still wants to take things forward from the attitude of many here who are stuck in a rut, sth they call 'Polishness' for whatever reason.
Seanus
17 Oct 2011
News / Poland Elections oct 2011/your feed back about RP Janusz Palikot? Poland is changing! [106]
Exactly! I'm not turning in much more than that at the moment. Privates keep me afloat.
Exactly! I'm not turning in much more than that at the moment. Privates keep me afloat.
Seanus
17 Oct 2011
Love / 6 months with my Polish girlfriend and I still don't understand her.. [208]
Yeah, you can't predict their mood from one day to the next. One day up and the other, down. I should buy my wife a see-saw :)
Yeah, you can't predict their mood from one day to the next. One day up and the other, down. I should buy my wife a see-saw :)
Seanus
17 Oct 2011
News / Poland Elections oct 2011/your feed back about RP Janusz Palikot? Poland is changing! [106]
890PLN is a lot of money for sb who doesn't have a conventional firm.
My stake in the country is an investment in health, social security and a work fund at a higher rate. The state returns my investment through a pension further down the line.
890PLN is a lot of money for sb who doesn't have a conventional firm.
My stake in the country is an investment in health, social security and a work fund at a higher rate. The state returns my investment through a pension further down the line.
Seanus
17 Oct 2011
Study / The worst of Polish education. No wonder Polish universities are bottom of the list. [142]
It's called the top 100 list of universities and I didn't say anything about the quality of the teaching at all. In fact, I'm sceptical of such lists as they convey little. Polonthemeds bit, as usual.
Wrocław is right, polonthemeds, you need to return to the OP. I can confirm that it happens. Can you?
It's called the top 100 list of universities and I didn't say anything about the quality of the teaching at all. In fact, I'm sceptical of such lists as they convey little. Polonthemeds bit, as usual.
Wrocław is right, polonthemeds, you need to return to the OP. I can confirm that it happens. Can you?
Seanus
17 Oct 2011
Seanus
17 Oct 2011
Seanus
17 Oct 2011
History / Why have Poles contributed so little to Academics? (Particularly Science) [180]
It unquestionably had an impact. Poland has great potential in this area.
It unquestionably had an impact. Poland has great potential in this area.
Seanus
17 Oct 2011
Travel / What are some of the "must do" activities when visiting Poland? [43]
Some beer is good and some isn't. Absinthe in its purest form isn't legal.
Some beer is good and some isn't. Absinthe in its purest form isn't legal.
Seanus
16 Oct 2011
Travel / What are some of the "must do" activities when visiting Poland? [43]
Most wędliny here is top drawer. Quite well priced too. Put some good mustard on it and it's quite the taste experience.
Most wędliny here is top drawer. Quite well priced too. Put some good mustard on it and it's quite the taste experience.
Seanus
16 Oct 2011
Travel / What are some of the "must do" activities when visiting Poland? [43]
Yes, soccer.
Try some Polish wędliny, very tasty.
Yes, soccer.
Try some Polish wędliny, very tasty.
Seanus
16 Oct 2011
History / Why have Poles contributed so little to Academics? (Particularly Science) [180]
Or Scots :)
Or Scots :)
Seanus
16 Oct 2011
News / Poland Elections oct 2011/your feed back about RP Janusz Palikot? Poland is changing! [106]
I respect peoples' rights to practise their faith, that's not in question. I just question the herd mentality and I have that right.
Plenty Polish people are disillusioned with the way the church conducts their affairs, I-S. I pay a fortune to the Polish state in ZUS and tax. Therefore, I feel that I have a stake in the country in some way.
I-S, what is needed in religion beyond faith and a place of worship?
I respect peoples' rights to practise their faith, that's not in question. I just question the herd mentality and I have that right.
Plenty Polish people are disillusioned with the way the church conducts their affairs, I-S. I pay a fortune to the Polish state in ZUS and tax. Therefore, I feel that I have a stake in the country in some way.
I-S, what is needed in religion beyond faith and a place of worship?