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richasis   
29 Sep 2010
Food / Help me like Polish food (recommendations) [48]

Simple. Europeans are perhaps the first peoples to settle the lands that now comprise 'America'.

Do you think I'm kidding? See: livescience.com/history/060219_first_americans.html

:)
richasis   
29 Sep 2010
Genealogy / Looking for information on the surname Apfelbaum and afiliated family [7]

There may be information about him on some of the Jewish ancestry websites which, I have found, are quite comprehensive.
EDIT: Aside from the better-known sites, Brigham Young University (Utah) has an extended database of searchable records.
richasis   
28 Sep 2010
Law / Problems with Polish Bureaucracy, residency [17]

How does this make any sense???

It doesn't. That's just crazy.

Unfortunately, from what I know of my own and others' experiences, this is more the rule than the exception. I too had the major-league runaround for what seemed the simplest of things. For what it's worth, I can empathize with what you've described here. It's plain insanity which really must change.

One last thought: I remember reading posts addressing this same issue and thinking to myself "it can't be THAT bad". My apologies to all whom I doubted.
richasis   
28 Sep 2010
Law / Problems with Polish Bureaucracy, residency [17]

While I don't necessarily disagree with your sentiment, the same could be said for other countries - say, for instance, the United Police State of America.
richasis   
28 Sep 2010
Law / Problems with Polish Bureaucracy, residency [17]

Well, I am constantly hearing complaints from PolAms who want to get Polish citrizenship through their Polish-born parents or grandparents who are given the run-around by Polish consualtes in the USA and officials in Poland. They often have to wait for years for simple confirmation.

The process sure can be frustrating. For confirmation, I would recommend by-passing the consulate altogether and working directly with the Voivoidships. As for the passport, the consulate cannot be avoided - and that's where it gets to be frustrating. In the end, I think the waiting is the hardest part. :)
richasis   
28 Sep 2010
UK, Ireland / Ed Miliband, new Labour leader, talking about Polish immigrants yesterday [62]

up to 3 million Polish Gentiles were in some way involved in rescuing Jews during the Holocaust

I wonder how many Israeli Jews can be said to have likewise assisted Palestinians.
(EDIT: Yes, there ARE numerous Israeli Jews who actively advocate for Palestine).
richasis   
27 Sep 2010
UK, Ireland / Ed Miliband, new Labour leader, talking about Polish immigrants yesterday [62]

I don't get sudden urges to plant potatoes in the garden.

And, if you did, it wouldn't be in Ireland, right?

Nonsense from a diagnosed nutter as usual.

Your diagnosis? Maybe just keep your day job.

And your point is?

Clue:

exchange Jewish with "White" or "Anglo-Saxon"

climate change is a serious matter.

Sure, every enlightened being knows the sun remains at a temperature devoid of variation.
Besides, a global climate tax scheme would have averted the last ice age some years ago.

Does it surprise anyone that a legislator should be involved with regulations?

Not at all. Now, show me your papers. You know, "regulations"...
richasis   
27 Sep 2010
Love / Polish girls fall for Indian guys ? [217]

why do indian men clamour for polish women but the ones in australia dont seem fussed at all about local women?

Maybe because they're already where they want to be - with a brand new passport, and all (?)
richasis   
27 Sep 2010
Love / Unmarried couples in Poland = pathology [310]

Children born in wedlock have a better chance of a happy life.

tbo.com/content/2010/apr/21/211620/homeless-mother-15-says-she-needs-help-justice/
mlive.com/news/grand-rapids/index.ssf/2010/09man_who_fathered_23_children_w.html
richasis   
20 Aug 2010
Life / Pictures of Poles [Everyday Life in Poland] [100]

@ McCoy: "stolen" is such a, shall we say, harsh term; let's just maybe go with 'heavily borrowed'.
Still, thanks for sharing these pictures; I dunno, they just seem to speak to me in some kinda way.

And thanks to SeanBM and polkamaniac for the great pictures - they all bring back great memories.
richasis   
17 Aug 2010
News / U.S. role in Poland is shrinking [82]

the USA is trying to pull themselves out of their worst economic criisis since The Great Depression.

Given the failure of USA in doing so, we might add "US Role in [USA] is Shrinking" ...
richasis   
17 Aug 2010
Life / WOULD YOU MOVE BACK TO POLAND IF.... [73]

I would move to Poland when non-working Americans live just as well as hard-working Americans.

blogs.wsj.com/developments/2010/08/02/no-more-slum-slumming-for-section-8-recipients

Gosh, I guess I'll just have to start packing my bags - maybe Las Vegas, though. That's the ticket!
richasis   
17 Aug 2010
USA, Canada / Working in Italy (Europe in General) US Citizen, Polish born... [2]

Because USA recognizes dual citizenship, a quick glance at the other (Polish) passport should satisfy US Customs.

HOWEVER ...

If you formally renounced your Polish citizenship, you may no longer be a Polish citizen; hence, no Polish passport.

If this is the case, your only option would be to regain your Polish citizenship through a Polish Presidential Decree.

Still, do have a look here. Personally, I had found this information invaluable in my own quest for Polish citizenship.
richasis   
15 Jun 2010
News / Poland to penalise commie symbols [27]

Josef Stalin Bust Installed at Bedford County (Virginia) D-Day Memorial in USA: ukrcdn.com/2010/06/08/stalin-bust-installed-at-d-day-memorial/