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convex   
8 Nov 2010
UK, Ireland / UK residency without living in the UK? [15]

As I remember they want more money than I can come up with.

It's not too bad, a couple of grand gets you a company ready to go with a bank account.
convex   
8 Nov 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

I knew as soon as I posted that you'd find a way to discredit it. Here's the the thing(s):

You presented it as some sort of gay constitution. It was satire working on stereotypes.

1) That was just the first thing that popped up on a quick search.

Yup, some basic fact checking goes a long way.

2) Doesn't matter one bit if that particular one was a farce or not; I have seen similar Gay Agenda stuff out there that is just like that and some of it even uglier that wasn't fake.

Then post that, not some satirical piece.

3) Certainly there is no denying that many of the agenda items mentioned in it are quite evident in our society today.

What exactly?

4) That's the thing about humor: it has to contain a degree of truth in order to be funny.

It has to contain a perception of truth, that's one of the keys in humor.

Come on, seriously now....are gay people trying to change your way of life? Me and the woman are doing just fine, and will continue to do just fine if gay couples can marry, adopt unwanted children, and see each other in hospitals. What's the problem?

That was sad but hardly a hate crime.

Absolutely right there!
convex   
8 Nov 2010
UK, Ireland / UK residency without living in the UK? [15]

You can live in Poland and operate a company anywhere. Why not trade under say, a company in the Isle of Man, and live in Poland? No CGT on the Isle... Switzerland is also a good idea if you're a resident, I'm not :( .
convex   
7 Nov 2010
News / America's Tea Party like Poland's Solidarnosc? [59]

Tea Party is against any kind of socialism.

That's the thing, the mainstream Tea Party is perfectly alright with socialism which benefits them. Social Security, Medicare, government jobs, government contracts...
convex   
7 Nov 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

Well, here's their mantra. Any of it sound familiar?...

I did a bit of research on that mantra...

A satirical article by Michael Swift which appeared in the Gay Community News in February 1987 entitled "Gay Revolutionary", describes a scenario in which homosexual men dominate American society and suppress all things heterosexual. This was reprinted in Congressional Record without the opening disclaimer which made it clear that the article's text was not intended to be taken literally.

Hilarious
fordham.edu/halsall/pwh/swift1.html
convex   
7 Nov 2010
Study / Considerations for US Family Moving to Poland (esp. Int'l Schools) [36]

Is the "advisory" quoted below for an EU or ME country?
Take a wild guess.

It reads like the warning that was issued for Europe:

There are no warnings for the countries I mentioned.

The State Department alerts U.S. citizens to the potential for terrorist attacks in Europe. Current information suggests that al-Qa’ida and affiliated organizations continue to plan terrorist attacks. European governments have taken action to guard against a terrorist attack and some have spoken publicly about the heightened threat conditions.

Terrorists may elect to use a variety of means and weapons and target both official and private interests. U.S. citizens are reminded of the potential for terrorists to attack public transportation systems and other tourist infrastructure. Terrorists have targeted and attacked subway and rail systems, as well as aviation and maritime services. U.S. citizens should take every precaution to be aware of their surroundings and to adopt appropriate safety measures to protect themselves when traveling.

Anyway, jonni is still alive :)
convex   
7 Nov 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

Look at that mantra. Ugly, ugly, hateful stuff. The larger Gay Movement is not just about 'being free to love who we want and equal rights blahblah'. Not by far.

Uh, that "mantra" is messed up.

But seriously, just let them get married and enjoy the subsidies that brings. What's the problem with that? People can marry other people, don't have to make any radical changes to the system. Seems easy enough. Doesn't hurt anyone. It'll give you more time to focus on the degenerates instead of the people that are just going about their lives.
convex   
7 Nov 2010
Study / Considerations for US Family Moving to Poland (esp. Int'l Schools) [36]

You haven't checked US gov. travel advisories lately, have you?

None of those countries have travel warnings. There are advisories, but...there is also an advisory for Europe :)

But I think it breaks down to this:

Poles work on English teacher money, and can raise a family, it's not easy, but it's doable...But I doubt that a foreigner could live on the same amount of money without having a healthy chunk of change saved up.

Read these two, elysiann.
One person's problem can become another person's business opportunity. Isn't that the adage in the West?

Great idea.
convex   
7 Nov 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

Absurd. A couple of rogue individuals hardly compares.

Sure it does. The idea that that's how gay people act is equally absurd. Small minority.

Oh, come on. It isn't my opinion that LibCommies rule Hollywood with an iron fist; it is commonly understood as being so. If you are not familiar with this then I suggest you become more informed before any further discussion.

I already posted who owns the major studios in Hollywood and their political associations.

And your political donations mean little to nothing.

It's not only their donations but their activism. Usually political donations are a good indication as to political leanings. Do you donate to politicians supporting gay rights? Probably not...
convex   
7 Nov 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

But then we should not cry when we are old that there are not enough workers to pay into the pension fund. I don't think individualism is that bad. It just does not make European societies sustainable.

Maybe it will allow governments the opportunity to correct these Ponzi schemes.

Supporting a retirement that isn't viable unless there are new workers isn't a good reason to ostracize homosexuals.
convex   
7 Nov 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

sick European individualism

That's a great quote. As opposed to say, Soviet collectivism?

Anyway, unemployment numbers, overburdened public services, and housing costs tell us that there are too many people already. Maybe not procreating is a good thing.
convex   
7 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Being a Pole, Do I need a USA visa when changing flights in NY? [12]

It was apparently instituted based off a "credible threat". Even planes that stop to take on fuel require that all passengers on the manifest have transit visas. I'm surprised that DHS isn't requiring passengers of all planes flying in US airspace to have visas....
convex   
7 Nov 2010
Study / Considerations for US Family Moving to Poland (esp. Int'l Schools) [36]

Way to talk shiit about people you've never met and have no idea about: exemplary behaviour, congratulations.

I've met a couple of English teachers, most of them are younger folks, don't have families, and often enjoy going out and having a drink or seven. Most of those people are doing fine. I doubt you could care for a family on that money though.
convex   
7 Nov 2010
Study / Considerations for US Family Moving to Poland (esp. Int'l Schools) [36]

They only have alcohol habits to support, not a family.

As for the Middle East... great advice, depending on whether you'll be comfortable with wearing beekeeper's suit in the destination country, if you choose one where this is a "safer" thing to do.

Jordan, UAE, Bahrain...All perfectly safe and apparently well paying.
convex   
7 Nov 2010
Law / Ease of doing business in Poland [32]

Nonsense. I've bought a shelf company before here and "nearly immediately" was 3 weeks.

Then your lawyer is incompetent. Transferring a company consists of sales of the shares, and a board meeting to assign new officers. Your lawyer is the board, and they'll be drafting up the paperwork for the transfer of the shares.

Yes, you can give a PoA to start a company but I'm pretty sure it has to be a notarized PoA !

Yes, it has to be notarized. What's the problem?
convex   
7 Nov 2010
News / America's Tea Party like Poland's Solidarnosc? [59]

I'll call bullshiit on that site. .

I get 8200 net when I throw it in to the full Polish calculator.
wynagrodzenia.pl/kalkulator_oblicz.php

I think that ZUS is capped at a certain level. That makes for $680 a week net...with something resembling health care included.

There is a big myth that taxes are low in the US...

That was one of the cornerstones of the Ron Paul candidacy, to show that we are getting bent over...and yet we still can't pay for a 1/3 of the stuff that we buy every year.

The Tea Party has backed off of the massive cuts that need to be made. The message is being diluted and it's being merged into mainstream conservatism.
convex   
6 Nov 2010
UK, Ireland / The more subtle differences: Ireland/Britain v Poland [310]

Good one convex! Nice joke.

That what looks like a cake is actually a pie. Zum Kotzen!

Fish & Chips, Hot dogs...nice, nice...cholesterol by bye...

Roasts, so many great restaurants (lots of terrible ones as well), "ethnic foods" that people in greater Slavia seem to be so down on...
convex   
6 Nov 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

Lol. They exist. I had a gay friend who was more of a Rightie than even me. Really! He got run over by a car and died. :(
But, much like non-terrorist Muslims have been too quiet in condemning their terrorist Muslim brethren, so too have decent gay folks at condemning these over-the-top flaming homo terrorists of decent society. (my buddy hated them, btw)

Right, and most gays and Muslims that I've come across hold the same feelings. On the other hand, I don't see Christians out en masse against Pastor Phelps or Eric Rudolph.

Exactly wrong. It is indeed a concerted effort on the part of the gay-sympathetic Liberals who control Hollywood to normalize gay to the masses. They force feed us this stuff; the market never asked for it. Propaganda. It's more Commie than Capitalist.

No one controls Hollywood. Newscorp isn't exactly owned by a "Leftie Liberal".

Lets put this to the test:

Viacom - Sumner Redstone - endorsed Bush, and a couple of local dems
Newscorp - Rupert Murdoch and a Saudi Prince - no more needs to be said on that
Time Warner - Jeffrey Bewkes - distributes cash evenly...
Sony - Some Rich Japanese Guy - distributes cash to whoever is willing to take it
Disney - Eisner was a Republican, Iger is a Republican.
GE/NBC - yea, General Electric is a hardcore Dem stronghold.

Which liberal media are you talking about exactly?

Yes and rightly so - but how often are they prevented from marching?

Often actually. Quite a few are denied here.
convex   
6 Nov 2010
News / People says that EU bringing many nice things to Poland. Tell me about it [104]

For the islands you' re right, but the rest... just rocks.

My place in Split is about 500m from Bacvice, pretty sandy :)

Poland on the up? For what price? Who is 'on the up' there?

Well, Poland can leave the EU at any time. Most people are living much better than they did 10 years ago... That's a pretty good indicator of "on the up" I suppose.

Polish' last president was the only one who showed the EU some resistance and did not fall for all the fairy tales they tell...but that's now done.

What did he do to stand up to the might evil EU? Nothing. Just a bit of talk for the masses, he knew exactly what he was doing.
convex   
6 Nov 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

I agree, but, plenty of other marches/parades have elements that are undesirable: dubious messages or slogans - even violence. Yet, these people are generally not denied the opportunity to march.

They're condemned for the violence or hate speech.

The outlandish parades prove that the gays aren't simply about equal rights and being free to love who they want, etc. as they claim.

The incredibly important thing to keep in mind is that the people walking around in assless chaps are in the minority. Most gay people are just like you and me, well, maybe not you. But they're normal people. Like Muslims, Jews, Mountain Bikers, Pilots, whatever... the majority are normal folks. I think those people should have the same benefits as us.

Yep. All part of the plan to normalize perversion.

There's no plan, it's called capitalism. It's what the people want. Turn on the TV. People are braindead.
convex   
6 Nov 2010
News / People says that EU bringing many nice things to Poland. Tell me about it [104]

..if you like to lay on stones when sunbathing... Are you a fakir?

There are sandy beaches as well. Most of the islands have beaches... BTW, why not just lay on your terrace when sunbathing? Much nicer than the beach.

That shows only who has balls! No offence.

Well, those gigantic balls didn't get the Serbs very far, so it's probably not a good idea for the Poles to follow suit. Especially considering that Poland is on the up...
convex   
6 Nov 2010
Law / Ease of doing business in Poland [32]

- you have to do it often in person and have it notarized, you can't just send your secretary there.

Provide your lawyer (or whoever) with a POA. No need to show up in person.

-you have to do everything in order, which wastes time. i.e. its difficult to get started on building permits without a company, its difficult to start a company without a registered office, its difficult to rent an office without a PESEL.

If that's your problem, buy a shelf company. Buy one from your lawyer, they probably already have a couple ready to go. You can being trading with it nearly immediately.
convex   
6 Nov 2010
Life / Any treatment centres for homos in Poland? [455]

But seriously, you wouldn't accept that from straight or gay people. It completely ruins what the majority of gay folks are trying to achieve...

That said, we see stuff like that on TV all the time, so I guess the desensitization is well on its way.