polishmeknob
27 Jun 2010
polishmeknob
27 Jun 2010
polishmeknob
27 Jun 2010
History / Give back Lwow to Poland and Kaliningrad to Germany - is it possible? [198]
Kaliningrad is the most fortified place in Europe and Russia's only western port that doesn't risk freezing over in the winter; they're not going to give it up without a fight (literally.)
Ukraine doesn't even want to give the Crimea back to Russia, so they probably aren't going to hand over Lwow. Also, Germany would probably want Wroclaw and Szczecin back (amongst other cities.)
Kaliningrad is the most fortified place in Europe and Russia's only western port that doesn't risk freezing over in the winter; they're not going to give it up without a fight (literally.)
Ukraine doesn't even want to give the Crimea back to Russia, so they probably aren't going to hand over Lwow. Also, Germany would probably want Wroclaw and Szczecin back (amongst other cities.)
polishmeknob
27 Jun 2010
Travel / Best Gessler Restaurant in Poland [9]
I've been aiming to go there (best tartar in Warsaw, I hear tell.) But also, it's expensive like all ****.
There are two of them, you know. Right? Besides, the food is awesome.
Most likely place to visit: Przekaski Zakaski. Good food, ****** (but cheap cheap cheap) drinks. I like the radio station they have in there too.
I've been aiming to go there (best tartar in Warsaw, I hear tell.) But also, it's expensive like all ****.
She is a fat, critical bi*ch! Sorry, I don't go to places where toffie-nosed snobs rule the roost.
There are two of them, you know. Right? Besides, the food is awesome.
Most likely place to visit: Przekaski Zakaski. Good food, ****** (but cheap cheap cheap) drinks. I like the radio station they have in there too.
polishmeknob
27 Jun 2010
Travel / Best Gessler Restaurant in Poland [9]
As we all know, the Gesslers are at war. I've only been to two of their places (Qchnia Artystyczna and Przekaski Zakaski.)
They're both different, but good.
I was wondering if anyone else has been to Gessler restaurants (Magda's or Marta's). Any recommendations?
As we all know, the Gesslers are at war. I've only been to two of their places (Qchnia Artystyczna and Przekaski Zakaski.)
They're both different, but good.
I was wondering if anyone else has been to Gessler restaurants (Magda's or Marta's). Any recommendations?
polishmeknob
28 May 2010
polishmeknob
16 Apr 2010
News / The sale and drinking of alcohol has been banned in Warsaw and Krakow on weekends! [30]
Hey, I'll be in Warsaw tomorrow reporting about the whole memorial. I think the prohibition is partly for mourning, partly for crowd control (like at ball games where they stop selling beer after the 7th inning.)
Plus, everyone rides free tomorrow on the public transportation!
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/04/plane-crash-after-effects-memorial-plus.html
Hey, I'll be in Warsaw tomorrow reporting about the whole memorial. I think the prohibition is partly for mourning, partly for crowd control (like at ball games where they stop selling beer after the 7th inning.)
Plus, everyone rides free tomorrow on the public transportation!
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/04/plane-crash-after-effects-memorial-plus.html
polishmeknob
15 Apr 2010
News / Kaczynski to be buried at Wawel ?! [289]
Well, isn't this a contentious issue? I'm have mixed feelings about this whole thing (and I'm quite surprised that he would be buried there.)
Here's more (plus some pictures.): polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/04/plane-crash-after-effects-lying-in.html
Well, isn't this a contentious issue? I'm have mixed feelings about this whole thing (and I'm quite surprised that he would be buried there.)
Here's more (plus some pictures.): polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/04/plane-crash-after-effects-lying-in.html
polishmeknob
13 Apr 2010
News / Is it possible that Polish president was assasinated? If so then, by whom? [921]
I think all these conspiracy theories are rather silly.
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/04/plane-crash-after-effects-conspiracy.html
That's my take on it.
I think all these conspiracy theories are rather silly.
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/04/plane-crash-after-effects-conspiracy.html
That's my take on it.
polishmeknob
5 Apr 2010
News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]
France doesn't allow crucifixes or Stars of David to be worn in school either. It doesn't exclusively ban headscarves, but all trappings of faith in public schools.
It muslim french students cannot wear a skarf over their heads.... I think its also justified that we remove Crucifixes from our schools IMMEDIATELY.
France doesn't allow crucifixes or Stars of David to be worn in school either. It doesn't exclusively ban headscarves, but all trappings of faith in public schools.
polishmeknob
28 Mar 2010
polishmeknob
25 Mar 2010
Love / How to seduce Polish girls: Tips and advice [118]
Say, "I am an American. I've come to give you a green card." Usually works for me.
Say, "I am an American. I've come to give you a green card." Usually works for me.
polishmeknob
25 Mar 2010
Law / Kaczyński doubts the Euro currency will survive [49]
The Euro won't be abandoned; Europe has staked too much in it. Some countries (Greece, Portugal) may be booted out, but I seriously, highly doubt that the Euro Area will fall apart.
Some countries may think twice before joining the Euro (Poland first and foremost), but I think that the general trend is that the Euro will become the currency for most of the EU (England will probably never go over to the Euro.) The recent crisis is just going to stall it a bit. They'll take what they've learned and demand more transparency with countries' finances (Greece hid most of its debt with the help of Goldman Sachs) and they'll also probably be more strict in enforcing the conditions of the treaties, especially in the area of debt.
Those people are idiots.
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/03/its-official-buy-zoty.html
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/03/oh-euro.html
The Euro won't be abandoned; Europe has staked too much in it. Some countries (Greece, Portugal) may be booted out, but I seriously, highly doubt that the Euro Area will fall apart.
Some countries may think twice before joining the Euro (Poland first and foremost), but I think that the general trend is that the Euro will become the currency for most of the EU (England will probably never go over to the Euro.) The recent crisis is just going to stall it a bit. They'll take what they've learned and demand more transparency with countries' finances (Greece hid most of its debt with the help of Goldman Sachs) and they'll also probably be more strict in enforcing the conditions of the treaties, especially in the area of debt.
Seanus is one of the people who believes 9/11 was a government plot.
Those people are idiots.
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/03/its-official-buy-zoty.html
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2010/03/oh-euro.html
polishmeknob
24 Mar 2010
Law / The Euro, is it a good idea for Poland? [66]
Neither do I, at least not now.
Quite indeed.
Let me restate what I was trying to say: I don't think that the Euro is good for Poland (at least not now), but it's not all bad.
I was making a point about how energy (oil) is more expensive with a weak Zloty, but I forgot to also explain how oil dropped a lot, so it didn't really matter; although, oil is recently on the rise.
Anyway, my extended opinion on it is right here:
Neither do I, at least not now.
The euro is bad for Poland precisely because that isn't possible. The NBP couldn't have devalued PLN over the last 18 months to make Poland attractive to foreign capital. Growth would have been dead in the water.
Quite indeed.
Let me restate what I was trying to say: I don't think that the Euro is good for Poland (at least not now), but it's not all bad.
I was making a point about how energy (oil) is more expensive with a weak Zloty, but I forgot to also explain how oil dropped a lot, so it didn't really matter; although, oil is recently on the rise.
Anyway, my extended opinion on it is right here:
polishmeknob
18 Mar 2010
Love / What are the most popular ethnicities for Polish women [90]
I'd disagree with that. I'd say it's the other way around.
Polish girls go wild for Italians (far and away) and others like Spaniards, blacks, even Brits! Down low on the list are Russians, Germans, Frenchmen, and Ukrainians.
I'd disagree with that. I'd say it's the other way around.
Polish girls go wild for Italians (far and away) and others like Spaniards, blacks, even Brits! Down low on the list are Russians, Germans, Frenchmen, and Ukrainians.
polishmeknob
18 Mar 2010
Law / The Euro, is it a good idea for Poland? [66]
Very good indeed.
To be clear, I'm not for Poland taking up the Euro. There are, however, advantages that come with the Euro. For instance, it would make borrowing easier (the ECB has deep, deep pockets.)
It's far from a tiny bit. Currency devaluation is one of the keys to China's success (why do you think the US is so angry at them right now?) Cheaper exports, but also expensive imports. It's not "a tiny bit", it's a substantial amount (quite indeed.)
I think the doomsday predictions that costs would spiral out of control are misplaced. Costs would rise, but not astronomically. Be reasonable.
"To put in another way, it is often said here in Poland that the Euro is a powerful tool for growth and an excellent shield, but a heavy one. Be sure you can carry it before you take it..."
Very good indeed.
To be clear, I'm not for Poland taking up the Euro. There are, however, advantages that come with the Euro. For instance, it would make borrowing easier (the ECB has deep, deep pockets.)
Regarding making imports cheaper, the tiny bit that is lost in currency conversion is a pretty terrible trade off outsourcing your monetary policy.
It's far from a tiny bit. Currency devaluation is one of the keys to China's success (why do you think the US is so angry at them right now?) Cheaper exports, but also expensive imports. It's not "a tiny bit", it's a substantial amount (quite indeed.)
I think the doomsday predictions that costs would spiral out of control are misplaced. Costs would rise, but not astronomically. Be reasonable.
polishmeknob
18 Mar 2010
Law / The Euro, is it a good idea for Poland? [66]
The Euro makes intra-European trade easier and imports (such as cars, energy (oil), airplanes) cheaper. Plus, there's an added stability in that a country such as Germany is there to back it up. It's a two-edged sword, because then you have a country like Greece that could tear it down.
There are pros and cons to each side.
The Euro provides no benefits at all for Poland.
The Euro makes intra-European trade easier and imports (such as cars, energy (oil), airplanes) cheaper. Plus, there's an added stability in that a country such as Germany is there to back it up. It's a two-edged sword, because then you have a country like Greece that could tear it down.
There are pros and cons to each side.
polishmeknob
18 Mar 2010
Law / The Euro, is it a good idea for Poland? [66]
I don't think the Euro will be good for Poland; at least not now. Maybe in a decade or so, but we'll see if the Euro survives (which it probably will.)
I don't think the Euro will be good for Poland; at least not now. Maybe in a decade or so, but we'll see if the Euro survives (which it probably will.)
polishmeknob
14 Mar 2010
Love / I don't know if she's married and I don't speak Polish - help me romantic folks [55]
A couple of mumbled Polish phrases will make her heart melt. Even if they are mostly nonsensical.
Poles wear their wedding rings on their RIGHT hands. Not their left.
Make eye contact; have some confidence; smile and listen to her. Write her a poem or something.
A couple of mumbled Polish phrases will make her heart melt. Even if they are mostly nonsensical.
Poles wear their wedding rings on their RIGHT hands. Not their left.
Make eye contact; have some confidence; smile and listen to her. Write her a poem or something.
polishmeknob
14 Mar 2010
USA, Canada / Where can I buy Polish Beer in SC? [26]
You're forgetting that cane sugar is the standard in South America, plus Asia and Africa. Beet sugar is primarily confined to Europe (and mostly eastern Europe) and the US.
Oh, yeah, and the US is the third-largest producer of sugar beets.
The sugar isn't different since it's just sucrose and glucose. The sugar that comes from beets and the sugar that comes from canes tastes the same.
You're forgetting that cane sugar is the standard in South America, plus Asia and Africa. Beet sugar is primarily confined to Europe (and mostly eastern Europe) and the US.
Oh, yeah, and the US is the third-largest producer of sugar beets.
The sugar isn't different since it's just sucrose and glucose. The sugar that comes from beets and the sugar that comes from canes tastes the same.
polishmeknob
14 Mar 2010
News / Did you know that Polish army is the weakest in Central Europe?.. [150]
Obvious troll is obvious.
Obvious troll is obvious.
polishmeknob
9 Mar 2010
USA, Canada / Where can I buy Polish Beer in SC? [26]
Ditto.
Paulaner is tops here.
and yeah, Polish beer is awful. i always drink imports here.
Ditto.
Paulaner is tops here.
polishmeknob
8 Mar 2010
Life / Polish "Mall Girl" Culture? [125]
Actually, it was Communism. Look, the USSR stood for: United Soviet Socialists Republics, but they were still all communists. You can bicker and argue and try to call them socialists and deny that they were true communists, but they weren't really; they were communists.
Actually, it was Communism. Look, the USSR stood for: United Soviet Socialists Republics, but they were still all communists. You can bicker and argue and try to call them socialists and deny that they were true communists, but they weren't really; they were communists.
polishmeknob
8 Mar 2010
USA, Canada / Where can I buy Polish Beer in SC? [26]
Why would you want to? Polish beer sucks.
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2009/06/beerfest-be-not-held.html
Why would you want to? Polish beer sucks.
polishmeknob.blogspot.com/2009/06/beerfest-be-not-held.html
polishmeknob
8 Mar 2010
Life / Polish "Mall Girl" Culture? [125]
You didn't have socialism, you had communism. The Communist party was in charge. A country like Finland had socialism.
- why is every article about Poland mentioning Communism, while we had Socialism???
You didn't have socialism, you had communism. The Communist party was in charge. A country like Finland had socialism.
polishmeknob
5 Mar 2010
News / What does Poland Import? [18]
Pratt and Whitney also has offices here and I think contracts PZL to make the engines (especially for all those F-16s Poland just bought.)
Pratt and Whitney also has offices here and I think contracts PZL to make the engines (especially for all those F-16s Poland just bought.)
polishmeknob
3 Mar 2010
News / What does Poland Import? [18]
Lots of military equipment and aircraft engines. Also, it exports aircraft engines (I know! Right?!)
Lots of military equipment and aircraft engines. Also, it exports aircraft engines (I know! Right?!)
polishmeknob
5 Aug 2009
Work / I'm interested in teaching in Poland and I need some help. [33]
You don't need ****.
If you can speak English relatively well, you'll be fine.
You don't need ****.
If you can speak English relatively well, you'll be fine.
polishmeknob
30 Jul 2009
News / Are Polish People Being Discriminated Against? Problems getting a US visa. [258]
That seems to be the rule of thumb for all embassies in every nation.
It's the immigration policy of many countries, not just the US. US immigration policy (allowing people to immigrate there) is actually less strict than many other places (Japan for instance.)
To get a tourist visa to Russia, for instance, one needs a letter of invitation. One also needs a visa to go to China or India.
At the embassies they treat people like real ****, like you are worth nothing and that you only want to still their riches. Its just disgusting they treat people.
That seems to be the rule of thumb for all embassies in every nation.
other people too, is the general american inmigration policy.
It's the immigration policy of many countries, not just the US. US immigration policy (allowing people to immigrate there) is actually less strict than many other places (Japan for instance.)
To get a tourist visa to Russia, for instance, one needs a letter of invitation. One also needs a visa to go to China or India.
polishmeknob
29 Jul 2009
News / Are Polish People Being Discriminated Against? Problems getting a US visa. [258]
You forget that the US is also the third-most-populous country (and third-largest depending on how you look at it.) Other countries with populations that are larger (India, China) or closer in size (Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Russia) are nowhere near as close in GDP per capita. It's quite a feat to be that large and to have a GDP per capita that good.
Debt per person in the US is comparable to the rest of the world, and, in some cases, better. Plus, a good deal of debt is (or was) owned by Americans. The whole rational for a large deficit was, "We owe it to ourselves." I guess that's changing now, and China is buying up a lot of the debt.
As for consumer debt, it's actually a fraction of the people that have large amounts of debt (in the form of credit cards.) Plus, a great deal of personal debt (owned by a household) is in the form of medical bills. It's something like 60% of all personal bankruptcies are because of medical bills.
No, it's not. Poles are only holding themselves back in the case of visas. It's the failure of the Polish people in having such a high rejection rate, not because of some "American bias" against them.
It should be noted that the US has the largest Polish diaspora in the world, and a great deal of the people there are proud of their Polish heritage. Any "discrimination" is largely imaginary, and the State Department's rules are not there to specifically restrict Poles.
Plus, I just found out, that Canada is totally tapped out of work visas for Poles (damn quotas!!!)
It depends how you look at it. In terms of GDP per capita you're in
10th position in the world.
10th position in the world.
You forget that the US is also the third-most-populous country (and third-largest depending on how you look at it.) Other countries with populations that are larger (India, China) or closer in size (Indonesia, Pakistan, Brazil, Russia) are nowhere near as close in GDP per capita. It's quite a feat to be that large and to have a GDP per capita that good.
If America had to pay off all their debts, where would they be?
Debt per person in the US is comparable to the rest of the world, and, in some cases, better. Plus, a good deal of debt is (or was) owned by Americans. The whole rational for a large deficit was, "We owe it to ourselves." I guess that's changing now, and China is buying up a lot of the debt.
As for consumer debt, it's actually a fraction of the people that have large amounts of debt (in the form of credit cards.) Plus, a great deal of personal debt (owned by a household) is in the form of medical bills. It's something like 60% of all personal bankruptcies are because of medical bills.
Well, I said in a way it is discrimination :)
No, it's not. Poles are only holding themselves back in the case of visas. It's the failure of the Polish people in having such a high rejection rate, not because of some "American bias" against them.
It should be noted that the US has the largest Polish diaspora in the world, and a great deal of the people there are proud of their Polish heritage. Any "discrimination" is largely imaginary, and the State Department's rules are not there to specifically restrict Poles.
Plus, I just found out, that Canada is totally tapped out of work visas for Poles (damn quotas!!!)