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TheOther   
28 Sep 2013
News / How do Poles feel about the outcome of Germany's elections? [90]

what are you even talking about?

We were talking about Polish commies manipulating historic facts. Have at least the courtesy to read what is written in this thread.

It is not true on so many levels for over 20 years

Yet PiS followers continue to talk about that sh*t to this very day. Are you one of them by any chance?
TheOther   
27 Sep 2013
News / How do Poles feel about the outcome of Germany's elections? [90]

What you are talking about is not excluded to Polish

Of course not, but we were talking about Poland, weren't we?

I think Poland historiography at the moment is most objective and impartial

Recovered territories anyone? Ignoring or downplaying centuries of Prussian/German influence in the region? Reducing German history in Poland to the brief period of WW2? You call that objective and impartial?
TheOther   
27 Sep 2013
News / Quality of Life Index Poland 4th on a list of 10 European nations [18]

Wonder what the pessimistics say. this is just the beginning! great things ahead for poland

I had to chuckle when I read this on the journalism.co.uk site you linked:

Quote:
"I have discovered in recent months that Poland is a hub of activity in the direct marketing field. Since I specialise in this industry, moving to Poland was an obvious choice to maximise my organisations development and growth."

So Poland is heaven for telemarketers and MLM scam artists these days?
TheOther   
27 Sep 2013
News / How do Poles feel about the outcome of Germany's elections? [90]

The Commies did it.

The Polish commies tried to erase and falsify history, but they failed miserably because they couldn't control what was printed in history books outside the country. Some folks still try to manipulate historical facts, but they are thankfully in the minority and easy to spot.
TheOther   
27 Sep 2013
News / How do Poles feel about the outcome of Germany's elections? [90]

flag waving nationalists who I suggest are frowned upon just as much in Poland as they are in Germany

I certainly hope so.

EDIT (just saw that you changed your post):
I was responding to Monia who claimed that Germans are nationalistic. That's simply not true in my experience.

TheOther   
27 Sep 2013
News / How do Poles feel about the outcome of Germany's elections? [90]

Seriously?

If we talk about ordinary people and not politicians, then yes. Anything that looks even remotely patriotic (like flying the German flag) is usually frowned upon and you will automatically be labeled a right-winger or neo-Nazi ... just try it. The Germans even invented a word for this: the Nazi-Keule (the Nazi club). Any discussion will be shot down and you will be accused of being a Nazi if you have the wrong ideas (in the eyes of the PC brigade over there). Most recent example is probably Thilo Sarrazin.

FWIW: spiegel.de/international/germany-s-patriotism-problem-just-don-t-fly-the-flag-a-411948.html
TheOther   
26 Sep 2013
News / How do Poles feel about the outcome of Germany's elections? [90]

people who know more about Poland and Poland's history than what they remembered from their antisemitism-ims and WWII in Poland leaflets do know that Danzing is only a German name for Gdansk and that Gdansk was there before the first German immigrant call it Danzing.

You still won't be able to ignore the many centuries of Teutonic/Prussian/German history in Gdansk/Danzig and Poland.
TheOther   
25 Sep 2013
News / How do Poles feel about the outcome of Germany's elections? [90]

...old borders no longer mattered

Think about it: in the day and age of Schengen and global markets, do borders really matter? A unification with Germany doesn't make sense, of course, although I would love to see the reaction of the Brits and French if that would happen.
TheOther   
17 Sep 2013
History / Poles and Russians -- love-hate relationship? [209]

Now, Russians offering cooperation and as long as they don`t interfere in our unique agreements with Czech Republic, Slovakia, Ukraine, Hungary, Poland,... we won`t have reason not to trust them.

I'd rather deal with western democracies than with a dubious character like Putin. What makes you think that you can trust this guy? He's already rebuilding the old USSR on a local level, and who knows what else he has in mind. In my eyes, Poland can call herself lucky to be in the NATO/EU.
TheOther   
17 Sep 2013
History / Poles and Russians -- love-hate relationship? [209]

we maybe call it 'international cooperation' but we all know that is dictate

You really believe there would be a difference if the Russians make the rules again? 45 years of their "leadership" should be enough to cure even the most nostalgic.
TheOther   
17 Sep 2013
History / Poles and Russians -- love-hate relationship? [209]

by NATO and EU ruling elite

That is called 'international cooperation' and is done by almost every country on Earth. Serbia doesn't do such thing anymore?
TheOther   
17 Sep 2013
History / A query on Polish sabres (which resembles the Karabela style) [4]

Dan, have you googled for "Polish sabres antique" already? Switch to 'Images' and your browser will come up with heaps of related photos. In case your sabre is not amongst them you might want to post an image.
TheOther   
16 Sep 2013
History / Poles and Russians -- love-hate relationship? [209]

Best solution for today`s Russia is to allow strengthening of Poland...

And I thought that Russia doesn't have a say in Poland since 1989. Silly me... ;)
TheOther   
15 Sep 2013
News / Have You heard about legalizing 12-hour working day in Poland? [38]

Did you know that last few weeks Poland legalized 12-hours working day?

12-hours with unpaid overtime - that's crazy. Is the Polish government so desperate to create new jobs or keep existing ones that they have to reintroduce slavery?
TheOther   
12 Sep 2013
USA, Canada / Would you live in California, USA? [240]

If yes, why?

Silicon Valley is my favorite:

a) Lots of job opportunities in the Bay Area
b) Different nationalities everywhere. You will meet tons of interesting people from all over the world. Additionally, ethnic cuisine, bars, shops and so on abound.

c) Great cities like San Francisco
d) Scenery is gorgeous. So is the weather (most of the time)

If no, why?

a) Too expensive
b) Horrible commute
c) Bad air quality
TheOther   
11 Sep 2013
Genealogy / What exactly is a Polish-American? [16]

Any diaspora (who also often make up minority groups in other countries) have rights to preserve their identities both under UN conventions and in protections offered in national laws of many host countries. Furthermore any violations against them are often highlighted by human rights groups.

Of course. Nobody has denied anyone the right to research their family history or to be proud of one's heritage. That doesn't change the fact that most people couldn't care less where their ancestors came from; especially if that was several generations ago. I've been into genealogy for a very long time, Bieganski, and I know how people react to questions about heritage. You almost always get a big yawn and an empty stare. If you are different - good for you.

...denying Mt. Kosciusko is Australia's tallest mountain while insisting (incorrectly) over and over again that another peak way offshore by Antarctica and named after some unimportant Scotsman is

LOL! I've told you (and others) that the highest mountain on mainland Australia is Mt. Kosciusko. It is not the highest mountain of Australia. Mentioning that - as an Australian - is of course anti-Polish. Ha ha ha, you're funny.

...even remotely regarded as nationalistic yourself.

Stating facts like the height of a mountain is nationalistic? I see... :)

If you went to the USA

I'm living there...
TheOther   
11 Sep 2013
Genealogy / What exactly is a Polish-American? [16]

To me it ultimately comes down to what kind of house hold were you raised in

I would agree with you if we talk about first generation immigrants who still remember the life in the old country. Bieganski was refering to second, third and fourth generation PolAms though.
TheOther   
11 Sep 2013
Genealogy / What exactly is a Polish-American? [16]

Most people don't give a flying hoot whether their ancestors were Polish, Irish, German or Marsian. If you were born in the US, you are American. End of.
TheOther   
10 Sep 2013
News / Premier says no recession for Poland [148]

the 500 Euro worker in Poland has some pension payments made and full social protection. Minijob workers? Forget about it.

That's not correct, Delph. In Germany, you'll get a boatload full of subsidies (rent, heating and more) from social services once you are below a certain monthly income threshold.
TheOther   
10 Sep 2013
News / Premier says no recession for Poland [148]

...have the Karta Polaka that allows them free access to the Polish labour market

I'm astonished that the folks in Brussels are okay with that.
TheOther   
10 Sep 2013
News / Premier says no recession for Poland [148]

It looks like it's explained in the link you posted...?

Under EU laws, people from countries outside the union only get a working permit under very special conditions. The link doesn't explain that completely.

As babysitters, cleaning ladies, care takers and working in the fields in the countryside? I can already see all those EU citizens lining up for such work in Poland.

What about the Polish EU citizens? Shouldn't they lign up for those jobs?
TheOther   
10 Sep 2013
News / Premier says no recession for Poland [148]

Ukrainians and Belarusians are coming to Poland to work

portalprocesowy.pl/en/wp-publications/art42,long-term-employment-of-russian-ukrainian-and-belarusian-citizens-in-poland.html

Just wondering: how is that even possible given the fact that both countries are outside the EU? I thought EU citizens have to be given preferential treatment when it comes to hiring.
TheOther   
1 Sep 2013
Life / What makes a man a Pole? what does it mean to be a Pole? [187]

I'm not sure why people have a problem with it

Annexation wouldn't support the popular picture of a continuous Polish nation stretching from the early beginnings, over the time of the partitions to modern day Poland.