Off-Topic / Some Kurdish and Polish Similarities [53]

But we do borrow, thats where the spelling differences come in, we just accommodate wouldnt you agree? Does it really matter? Many words in the "English" lanaguge are from other nations...We are an Island that was inhabited by many different Europeans..Romans, French, German and Scandinavian (all made an impact on our language, but took away our native tongue) and we colonised and "borrowed words..We also have words such as veranda which is an India word..The Oxford English Language dictionary is a mix of words from around the globe.

What a breath of fresh air to have an inertesting thread :D

Off-Topic / Some Kurdish and Polish Similarities [53]


I noticed this when I visited terror haza in Budapest...Languages have cross overs. Furious is a Nordic word..but we use it daily in the English language ;0)

Telephone
ambulance
Police

All the above are used in all countries but with varied spellings.

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]


Are you sure - look at the figures


We didnt want a single currency, hence the reason we still have the £...Demand is a strong word..The union is set up now so that new members accept the Euro because the founders feel that a single currency is the way foward for a unified eurozone.


Same situation in the UK, rising immigration (Netherlands has a denser population than the UK.. I feel for you) means less housing stock, which means higher house prices..


I empathise with you...Be thankful you still have your Royal family though...So many European countries dont have that ;0) A lot of nations knock this but to be honest, its part of who we are and long may that continue, its part of our tradition!


Crow is like the father of the woman on "My Big Greek Wedding" if anyone has seen it they will know what I mean! :D

Life / Is grumbling a Polish attribute? [24]


Whilst the Brits are famous for getting on with it...We do love a good moan..In fact, if its an art form in Poland we could decorate the Tate Modern (have you seen the size of that place?) with ours in Britain! There isnt one developed nation that doesnt moan..We love it..It makes life almost worth living.

The weather
Politics
Why are all the prawns In tesco from Indoneasia
Why are all the tomatoes from everywhere but England
Why does the person next to me on the bus smell
Why the person next to me on the bus take up half my seat too
Why are mortages so expensive
Why
Why
Why
Why
Why
Why

In infinate! And we love it!!!

Sorry Poland...You dont have a monopoly on moaning..we all do it and to an extent we enjoy it ;0)

Travel / Dinner place suggestion in Krakow [17]

There are so many lovely places to eat in the Kazimierz district..I wish I could remember the place I eat at the first time I went there...Its an Italian and on a little square, very light interior...But there's also a nice Italian on Grodzska which I have to admit has fantastic service and wonderful food..

Love / Dating a Polish guy for three years. Will he ever marry me? [44]

Even being married wont stop him leaving if he wants to..its just a piece of paper..nothing more..

As for not getting married in Poland..This is probably because his family dont know about you...

Good luck..

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]


What was prejudice about my comment? Where was I patronising you? Oh, dont make snide comments luv and you wont get them in return!


True.

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]

Still contributing more than the Dutch..Our recovery is on the up and debt will clear in time..


Not typical, its the truth..I dont even know what your beef is, we didnt want a single currency...Have a go at those that did..We're happy with our £ and long may it continue, Id hate to lose that kind of identity..

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]

It wasnt even in existence when we joined and we didnt have to accept it when it was brought in because we were in a position to say no, new member states are not in a position to say no, it is part of their terms and conditions if they want to join the EU, it's simple really, if countries dont like the Ts&Cs dont sign up! Britain is a large financial contributer to the EU (4th largest I think) so they can demand what they like really.

Unclear what you mean about Criteria, care to clarify this?

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]


Its a term one can use with both male and female! Oh and If I was swinging that way Id be more likely to go for a Scandinavian chick, better looking and less likely to fleece me :D


None with you either, I just dont understand why everyone keeps referring to Europe as one country..there are a few that are sinking, some are recovering and some are doing just fine..


We were rich enough to get in without having demands put on us.


And Germany are the ones who are putting up the most cash for the bail out..they evidently dont have that many problems, they're also not slashing government jobs and salaries like other member states are having to do..It might pain you to think that Germany are okay..but its a fact, they were in recovery in the third quarter of last year. Ask BB how his country are doing?

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]


You can take whatever tone you like with me sweetie, but Im not the one who keeps referring to a continent being in trouble when in fact there are several countries on that continent that are doing just fine and several more who on theri road to recovery.

As for the EU being in trouble - Is it really? Is that why Germany are doing just fine, why France are fine and a whole host of other countries are on the road to recovery - some Southern European countries who were not really ready in the first place to receive the Euro but were greedy and didnt think the whole thing through (unlike the Czech Rep who have put it off for another 8 years!) have fallen flat on their faces due to bad management of their poor economies (they weren't that great before the Euro)..You see...If we let poor countries in we have to expect problems in the long term!


Never been to the States but I can tell you that Eastern European countries are no different to Northern European countries, on the whole - Errm Its not actually under communism any more either.

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]


You keep saying Europe - its a continent, not one country, Germany are doing just fine and hoepfully now the elections are over and some firm policies are put place, GREAT Britain will be on its way to recovery:

guardian.co.uk/business/2010/apr/07/service-sector-slow-growth-recovery

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]

Communist Countries
Country Population

1. China 1,330,040,064
2. Cuba 11,424,000
3. Laos 6,677,530
4. Korea, North 23,479,100
5. Vietnam 86,116,600

Would you live in one of these countries?

aneki.com/communist.html


It would appear so.


en.wikipedia.org/wiki/United_States_public_debt

When the government spends more than it receives in tax revenue, it borrows the rest by issuing US Treasury Securities. The United States public debt, or the national debt, is the sum of all these outstanding securities.[1] It should not be confused with the trade deficit, which is the difference between net imports and net exports. State and Local Government Series securities, issued by state and local governments, are not part of the United States government debt.[2]

At the end of first quarter of 2010, the gross debt was 87.3% of GDP, of which 56.6% was held by the public, and 44.4% was intra-governmental.[3] Within the remainder of this article the phrase "Public Debt" is employed as a shorthand for "Debt Held by the Public".

Sorry what were you saying? China owns America :D

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]


They were never socilasts!!!! - labour councils have sent everything out to tender to private companies - they no longer have the "direct works" - I think they called it streemlining, it certainly isnt socialism..They took up where the Concervatives left off and sold everything off!!


It doesnt exist, look at China? look at North Korea?


Of course they could control the wealth and those beneath were unable to climb, whereas with capitalism a man from a working class background can become a millionair!

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]


Doesnt actually exist in Europe, just because we believe that everyone has a right to free health care, doesnt mean we believe that everyone should be equal, we believe if you work hard you can make something of yourself.


Please explain why, I'm dying to know?


To whom? Its not fair on someone who asperations and the willingness to change their circumstances.

My brother is a socialist (been a member of the SWP for over 25 years) - he lives in a very nice 4 bedroomed house, both him and his wife drive nice cars and when their daughter couldnt get a place in a school of their choice they were going to send her to private school...we call him a "silk shirt socialist" ...As I have said there is no such thing as a socialist!


Hmmm...let me think,

Year 2010-11

Basic rate: 20% £0-£37,400
Higher rate: 40% £37,401-£150,000
Additional rate: 50% Over £150,000

There are plenty of people earning over £150K in the UK who are supporting those on lower income who get all sorts of tax credits - for you to even suggest that the poor are supporting the rich is laughable!!!

This new goverment are about to abolish tax for those earning £10K and under - its rediculous! Who do you think will be footing that bill? You see the harder you work the more you earn the more you get taxed...

News / UK might have anti-Polish socialist Prime Minister [29]

I think Milliband will do just fine, he's not bad in interviews and he looks good.

As for


Brown did the right thing to step down, the same when Kninnock stepped aside many years ago..the thing with Labour is they know when they are defeated and in the end do whats best for the party..This time it was too late, he should have stepped aside months before the elections and the likes of Hazel Blears should have been kicked out of the party! You'll be dissapointed is all I can say if you are waiting for fireworks! The Milliband thing has been in the pipeline for a long time.


Muslims can wear the headgear in their daily jobs, yet a nurse was told she could not wear the Crucifix she'd been wearing for over 30 years. Catholic schools are being invaded by muslims who demand prayer rooms (can you imagine a catholic kid in a muslim school being given any kind of concessions?) - its a damn joke! So yes we are descriminated against, have been for over 500 years - there mere fact an English Catholic can not be the Priminister of his own country is a prime example - Instead we get another Prod Scot who is decent of a German (George I)!

News / UK might have anti-Polish socialist Prime Minister [29]


Maybe I'll forward him a link to this forum - let's see if he thinks the same after reading some of the threads on here :D


Tell us something we dont know..still descrimatated in the 21st century! Bloody muslims get better treatment! I wonder if Gordo will convert now he's resigned..Blair seems to have done okay since saw the light ;0)

UK, Ireland / I have concerns over the British immigration policy so I wrote to my MP. [126]

All MPs were doing it not just the ones in power...


What he means is that those coming here regardless of where they are from should have funds to support themselves before they find work and not expect to be kept by the state in any way shape or form.

News / The EU's 1 Trillion Dollar Rescue Package [144]


Shouldnt it be PIIGGBS?

Before the banking crisis, it wasnt perfect here, but it was no where near as bad as it is now, the economy was quite healthy in the early to mid 2000s thats why 1,000s of people migrated here from other parts of europe and prospered.


Yep a country where people can just shut the door and walk away because they defaulted on their mortgage..

News / UK might have anti-Polish socialist Prime Minister [29]

Id rather like him as PM, he's quite fit :D Better than the other 2 mingers we've had in the last 13 years!


I very much doubt it, its all but a done deal with ConDem (isnt that apt!)

UK, Ireland / Polish living in UK wants to divorce Polish husband [13]


Another attention seeker...Absolution of marriage is after a certain time ( If divorce is partitioned) (I know..and Im sure you have found out on the net!)...means you are free without consent of another party! As for the other person getting married, involve the police, not a forum! FFS!

UK, Ireland / I have concerns over the British immigration policy so I wrote to my MP. [126]

Come on, elaborate? Surely you can explain why he is ignorant? If you are so knowledgeable, please enlighten us?

Life / COMBATING "POLACK" JOKES [460]

No, just the usual shite and Ive told him that its fooking offensive!

Life / COMBATING "POLACK" JOKES [460]

You know what makes me laugh about this thread is that I get about 5 jokes a week that are derogatory to Irish people from a Polish person! Lifes sweet in it! You lot can dole it out but can't take? Always funny when its another another nationality? ;0)

funny thing is the person who is sending them doesn't understand what Mick and Paddy means! He just thinks the Irish are stupid!

Language / Caring/loving words in Polish? [90]

Where the kids fat? :D

History / To Understand Poland 39-89 (L.U.C - TRIBUTE TO STEFAN STARZYŃSKI) [17]


Its not that bad, the voice at the begining does sound a little bit like the little girl who says "your mother sucks cocks in hell" from the Exorcist

Very dramatic..I have to say I quite enjoyed it.

Love / SAYING "SORRY" TO A LADY RAISED IN POLAND FOR SOMETHING I SAID [17]

Just my 2p worth..

You kindly offered to her help and said it would save money (bonus!)..I personally wouldnt take offence at that, Id think it was sweet that you and your family were being so thoughtful. If she has taken the poodies over it, then leave her to sulk!

UK, Ireland / driving in england on a Polish license [10]

If you get your old insurance company in Poland to send your papers over along with a copy translated in to English you can get your no claims.

My suggestion would be try Tesco, they'll bascially insure anyone (no offence) and the prices are not too bad and they're a part of Direct Line but a lot cheaper.

As to your g/f, just have one car, have her added as a name driver, it wont be cheap but it'll be a damn sight cheaper than her having her own insurance and a lot of insurance companies will take on board amout of years driving when she is more experienced and offer her no claims after a couple of years..(thats if she doesnt have an accident).

Law / Poland's Work permit questions - visiting European countries; working in the EU / switching job; dependants [86]


Good job she's not very good at recognising fake tat! ;0)


The reason they're going to Poland is because they cant get into the UK..looks like the new points based system is working ;0) Shame they find wives so easy, this does enable them to get in!

1)


2)


3)


So the first option failed? Maybe if you get a work permit you can find another potential wife while you're there...


I imagine its the same as in many other countries, find a university that does what you want, ensure you have the correct entry skills, the right amount of money in your bank and then apply for a student visa.

News / Brown's 'Bigotgate' and the debate about Poles [63]


And South (we have southern Europe)


Why do you say "even"? We've had Italians in the UK since long before WWII.


I'll be interested to hear what Nick Griffin has to say when he wins more seats than he would have, had Brown not shown his true colours, there's no clawing this back, Im also glad he said it, but not for the reasons you are - just shows that they havent got a clue how people actually fee about the immgiration problem on my little island.


If all countries were equal and offered the same quality of life then it would be great, unfortunately most people in europe dont want to and live in 3rd world countries.

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