TheOther
27 Jun 2013
News / Swastika -- symbol of happiness according to Poland's anarchist group [16]
Anyone remember this "happy" restaurant in Mumbai?
Anyone remember this "happy" restaurant in Mumbai?
TheOther
22 Jun 2013
Genealogy / Mikilewicz - Birth certificate for great grandfather [4]
There was no Poland in 1895. Have you tried to find documents dating back to the Russian Empire in the Lithuanian archives yet?
born 1895 in Wilna, Poland.
There was no Poland in 1895. Have you tried to find documents dating back to the Russian Empire in the Lithuanian archives yet?
TheOther
19 Jun 2013
Life / Polish way of life? [34]
I don't believe there is such a thing as "<insert country of choice here> way of life". No matter where you are, it always boils down to the same basic things that are important to people: peace, family, secure job and enjoying life.
I don't believe there is such a thing as "<insert country of choice here> way of life". No matter where you are, it always boils down to the same basic things that are important to people: peace, family, secure job and enjoying life.
TheOther
14 Jun 2013
Australia / Poles in Australia - money for start, chances for a job, costs of living (Brisbane, Bunbury) [50]
Travelling in a country is not enough, my friend. You have to live and work there for a long time to really know what's going on.
Travelled all over Oz and Melbourne would be my place to live.
Travelling in a country is not enough, my friend. You have to live and work there for a long time to really know what's going on.
TheOther
13 Jun 2013
News / Poland's Nationalists hold congress [132]
Election year in Germany - the lefties (SPD/Greens) don't know how to grab power, so they resort to character assasination as usual.
As for Merkel being a "Marxist Commie"
Election year in Germany - the lefties (SPD/Greens) don't know how to grab power, so they resort to character assasination as usual.
TheOther
5 Jun 2013
Love / Fresh, wholesome country lass in Poland - getting married and going back to the US [167]
How old are you once again, Polonius3 ... ? :)
What would you advise a 50-year-old PolAm bachelor
How old are you once again, Polonius3 ... ? :)
TheOther
3 Jun 2013
History / Comparing Poland's communist-era slogans and propoganda with modern day concepts [23]
There is one thing the Germans don't tolerate: actively promoting Nazi crap. What does that have to do with free speech? I'd file that under common sense, to be honest. Or do you seriously want to tolerate another NSDAP in Germany just like the USA does on their soil - pretending to protect free speech? There's a difference between the US and Europe: the Americans have never seen a real war on their territory (except for the civil war and some minor squabbles). It's easy to be "tolerant" under such circumstances...
They were complaining that the Americans withdrew so many of their troops, because it hurt the businesses in the small towns badly.
Don't play stupid, Legend. I've lived long enough in the US to know that words like 'socialism', 'communism', 'Marxist' and the like are used by certain politicial groups to scare people. The politicians might know that they are talking BS, but many of the average Joes take their word for granted. You want to deny that? When the GOP screams "socialism", they equate the social democracies of Europe to the USSR to discredit Obama. Scary stuff, I tell you... :)
Okay go outside in Germany and scream holocaust didnt happen
There is one thing the Germans don't tolerate: actively promoting Nazi crap. What does that have to do with free speech? I'd file that under common sense, to be honest. Or do you seriously want to tolerate another NSDAP in Germany just like the USA does on their soil - pretending to protect free speech? There's a difference between the US and Europe: the Americans have never seen a real war on their territory (except for the civil war and some minor squabbles). It's easy to be "tolerant" under such circumstances...
How about you ask the German people.
They were complaining that the Americans withdrew so many of their troops, because it hurt the businesses in the small towns badly.
Incorrect as usual
Don't play stupid, Legend. I've lived long enough in the US to know that words like 'socialism', 'communism', 'Marxist' and the like are used by certain politicial groups to scare people. The politicians might know that they are talking BS, but many of the average Joes take their word for granted. You want to deny that? When the GOP screams "socialism", they equate the social democracies of Europe to the USSR to discredit Obama. Scary stuff, I tell you... :)
TheOther
3 Jun 2013
History / Comparing Poland's communist-era slogans and propoganda with modern day concepts [23]
Let me help you out a bit... :)
FAIL. Freedom of speech is guaranteed by the constitution.
FAIL. The American forces in Europe are NATO troops - paid for by both the USA and the host countries.
FAIL. There's a law that allows Turkish and Kurdish people to bring their families to Germany once they've received a working permit/ permanent residency.
FAIL. What you north Americans call Marxism or socialism is social democracy at best. Everybody knows that except you... :)
FAIL.
Double face balm!
But I have to give you that: you guys are funny.
Since you are a lefty your words mean nothing to me
Let me help you out a bit... :)
Why do the Germans not have freedom of speech?
FAIL. Freedom of speech is guaranteed by the constitution.
Why are tens of thousands of American troops 'occupying' it?
FAIL. The American forces in Europe are NATO troops - paid for by both the USA and the host countries.
Why are Turks entering despite Germans not wanting it.
FAIL. There's a law that allows Turkish and Kurdish people to bring their families to Germany once they've received a working permit/ permanent residency.
EU is Cultural Marxist from top to bottom.
FAIL. What you north Americans call Marxism or socialism is social democracy at best. Everybody knows that except you... :)
I would have to say that you are right
FAIL.
they never lost the war.
Double face balm!
But I have to give you that: you guys are funny.
TheOther
3 Jun 2013
History / Comparing Poland's communist-era slogans and propoganda with modern day concepts [23]
p3undone, Legend and call1n, have you ever been to Europe? You are so wrong with your outlandish claims that it hurts.
p3undone, Legend and call1n, have you ever been to Europe? You are so wrong with your outlandish claims that it hurts.
TheOther
2 Jun 2013
Life / Poland's expats' colonial mentality? [176]
Are they mobile because they want to or because they have to?
the social mobility of young Poles is unbelievable
Are they mobile because they want to or because they have to?
TheOther
1 Jun 2013
Life / Poland's expats' colonial mentality? [176]
This is a cultural trait. The same would happen to you in Germany.
In Poland you are ALWAYS asked, "why did you come here?"
This is a cultural trait. The same would happen to you in Germany.
TheOther
1 Jun 2013
USA, Canada / Looking for Polish beer in the United States [39]
beermenus.com/beers/harnas
Can anyone anywhere tell me where they sell it?
beermenus.com/beers/harnas
TheOther
31 May 2013
Life / Poland's expats' colonial mentality? [176]
I wish the Poles and Polonians on PF would show the same outrage when certain people spread BS about Russians, Germans, Jews, Americans etc. on this forum...
I've mentioned hypocrisy and generalising. And prejudices, of course.
In short, you're putting us down.
I wish the Poles and Polonians on PF would show the same outrage when certain people spread BS about Russians, Germans, Jews, Americans etc. on this forum...
TheOther
30 May 2013
Life / Poland's expats' colonial mentality? [176]
Interesting. Did you stop in Berlin on your way to Poland? Biggest party I've ever seen in my life.
Being prepared is always a plus, but for an expat this is rather unusual.
It can be fun sometimes (especially if you need a break from the local culture), but in my experience expats hanging out together have a tendency to whinge a lot about their host country. If you spend too much time with fellow expats, you are trapped as you've correctly said, and you will never really adjust to the country you're currently living in.
I came first time to Poland in September 1989
Interesting. Did you stop in Berlin on your way to Poland? Biggest party I've ever seen in my life.
Also went to evening and weekend classes Polish for many years so the language was not really a problem
Being prepared is always a plus, but for an expat this is rather unusual.
not going to expat hangouts
It can be fun sometimes (especially if you need a break from the local culture), but in my experience expats hanging out together have a tendency to whinge a lot about their host country. If you spend too much time with fellow expats, you are trapped as you've correctly said, and you will never really adjust to the country you're currently living in.
TheOther
30 May 2013
Life / Poland's expats' colonial mentality? [176]
Look at it this way: they come to Poland not really knowing what to expect. They don't know anyone, they don't speak the language and they don't know the local customs. So what do expats do? First, they meet with other expats, which gives them the opportunity to communicate in their own language - usually English. After half a year or so, isolation and loneliness often sets in, and some expats become increasingly critical of their host country and their decision to move there. That's what you call "They often display a snooty, snobbish, arrogant. elitist and colonialist attitude and revile and look down their noses on whatever is not to their liking". Very human reaction, if you think about it, and - having been an expat myself for many years - I've seen that countless times before. This kind of behavior usually wears off once people get to know the local language better and start to make friends amongst the locals. You need to be a bit more patient and understanding, Polonius.
Many expats in Poland seem to want to remake the country in the image and likeness of their own prejudices rather than accepting it the way it is.
Look at it this way: they come to Poland not really knowing what to expect. They don't know anyone, they don't speak the language and they don't know the local customs. So what do expats do? First, they meet with other expats, which gives them the opportunity to communicate in their own language - usually English. After half a year or so, isolation and loneliness often sets in, and some expats become increasingly critical of their host country and their decision to move there. That's what you call "They often display a snooty, snobbish, arrogant. elitist and colonialist attitude and revile and look down their noses on whatever is not to their liking". Very human reaction, if you think about it, and - having been an expat myself for many years - I've seen that countless times before. This kind of behavior usually wears off once people get to know the local language better and start to make friends amongst the locals. You need to be a bit more patient and understanding, Polonius.
TheOther
29 May 2013
Life / Is multi-culti in Poland bankrupt? [73]
You are both wrong. The so-called German 'Wirtschaftswunder' was neither fueled by Yugoslavs nor by Turks. It were actually the Germans themselves with a little help from the Italians who rebuilt the country, and only at the very end of the economic boom (around 1960) were other guest workers (mainly Greeks, Portuguese, Spanish and Yugoslavs) invited into the country. The number of Turks in Germany was low until the early 1980's. Only when they were allowed to bring their families to Germany as well, did their numbers explode. So no, Turks have no part whatsoever in rebuilding Germany. That's a myth spread by ultra-nationalistic Turks.
the German economic boom was fuelled with immigrant labour, especially Yugoslavian.
yeh and Turkish, people like to forget that.
You are both wrong. The so-called German 'Wirtschaftswunder' was neither fueled by Yugoslavs nor by Turks. It were actually the Germans themselves with a little help from the Italians who rebuilt the country, and only at the very end of the economic boom (around 1960) were other guest workers (mainly Greeks, Portuguese, Spanish and Yugoslavs) invited into the country. The number of Turks in Germany was low until the early 1980's. Only when they were allowed to bring their families to Germany as well, did their numbers explode. So no, Turks have no part whatsoever in rebuilding Germany. That's a myth spread by ultra-nationalistic Turks.
TheOther
28 May 2013
Life / Is multi-culti in Poland bankrupt? [73]
According to this source, Poland lost approx. 0.5 people per 1000 population every year since 2000.
indexmundi.com/g/g.aspx?c=pl&v=27
I would say that after 2004 about 2 million Poles left for longer that few year.
According to this source, Poland lost approx. 0.5 people per 1000 population every year since 2000.
indexmundi.com/g/g.aspx?c=pl&v=27
TheOther
24 May 2013
Polonia / Is Holland antipolish? [29]
Point taken.
Perhaps some of the Poles of today who emigrate would do well to learn from what the post-WW2 émigré Poles did and didn't do in their host nations when they first arrived.
Point taken.
TheOther
24 May 2013
Genealogy / Great Grandfathers naturalization papers, Volnick (Wolnik) [7]
Could it be that it is Lazan in Austria-Hungary?
archive.org/details/geographischesn00umlagoog
Could it be that it is Lazan in Austria-Hungary?
archive.org/details/geographischesn00umlagoog
TheOther
24 May 2013
Polonia / Is Holland antipolish? [29]
Are you sure?
ft.com/cms/s/0/0f343f52-6e8f-11e0-a13b-00144feabdc0.html
dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2012/03/antipole_website_crashes_after.php
EDIT:
Sorry, the first link doesn't work unless you google for it
Hardly any, if the Dutch admiration and respect of Poles who fought there in WW2 is anything to go by.
Are you sure?
ft.com/cms/s/0/0f343f52-6e8f-11e0-a13b-00144feabdc0.html
dutchnews.nl/news/archives/2012/03/antipole_website_crashes_after.php
EDIT:
Sorry, the first link doesn't work unless you google for it
TheOther
20 May 2013
USA, Canada / This is what I was talking about America [19]
That's just proof how stupid (Polish) hooligans are.
So if you beat up a Pole he will return with some of his friends and jump you? Now, that's what I call "brave" ...
Polaks even dought greek and chec border guards thats how much they value national pride and respect.
That's just proof how stupid (Polish) hooligans are.
Thats the Polak mentality.
So if you beat up a Pole he will return with some of his friends and jump you? Now, that's what I call "brave" ...
TheOther
2 May 2013
Australia / Poles in Australia - money for start, chances for a job, costs of living (Brisbane, Bunbury) [50]
I didn't mention the NT towns because they have at least plenty of scenic places in close proximity. Which kind of compensates for the scores of p*ssed Abos in Alice and the unbearable humidity and heat in Darwin. Never been to Tassie.
:)
I didn't mention the NT towns because they have at least plenty of scenic places in close proximity. Which kind of compensates for the scores of p*ssed Abos in Alice and the unbearable humidity and heat in Darwin. Never been to Tassie.
Waiting for excitement in those towns is like leaving the porch light on for Harold Holt!
:)
TheOther
2 May 2013
Australia / Poles in Australia - money for start, chances for a job, costs of living (Brisbane, Bunbury) [50]
LOL!
Melbourne must be the only Australian city you know ...
The most boring city in Oz is Adelaide, followed by Melbourne, Rockhampton and Townsville. Trust me, I'm Aussie. ;)
LOL!
Melbourne is great.
Melbourne must be the only Australian city you know ...
The most boring city in Oz is Adelaide, followed by Melbourne, Rockhampton and Townsville. Trust me, I'm Aussie. ;)
TheOther
1 May 2013
Australia / Poles in Australia - money for start, chances for a job, costs of living (Brisbane, Bunbury) [50]
If you enjoy lousy weather and getting bored to death, for sure... :)
Melbourne is great.
If you enjoy lousy weather and getting bored to death, for sure... :)
TheOther
30 Apr 2013
Life / Poles In Eldritch Arkham [8]
Try this: hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/dwh.aspx
This doesn't work:
Try this: hplovecraft.com/writings/texts/fiction/dwh.aspx
TheOther
29 Apr 2013
Life / Poland and every aspect..... Please help me learn and understand the realities? [108]
I wasn't really serious, P3...
'm not trying to debate you
I wasn't really serious, P3...
TheOther
29 Apr 2013
Life / Poland and every aspect..... Please help me learn and understand the realities? [108]
Well ... not really ... ;)
While you might believe in conspiracies, I blame the mess on globalization and investor greed.
now your speaking my language
Well ... not really ... ;)
While you might believe in conspiracies, I blame the mess on globalization and investor greed.
TheOther
28 Apr 2013
Life / Poland and every aspect..... Please help me learn and understand the realities? [108]
The problem is that Poland will not be asked. They are a member of the EU, so they have to play by the rules - whoever makes those rules. I believe there is not a single country on Earth these days which is truly sovereign. Huge investment fonds, the Chinese commies, the Russian mafia, Saudi princes and god knows who else own their economies, and they are the ones who run the show. Not some silly politicians or the citizens.
I was actually more concerned with how Poland feels about the issue
Poland staying away from the EU and the IMF
The problem is that Poland will not be asked. They are a member of the EU, so they have to play by the rules - whoever makes those rules. I believe there is not a single country on Earth these days which is truly sovereign. Huge investment fonds, the Chinese commies, the Russian mafia, Saudi princes and god knows who else own their economies, and they are the ones who run the show. Not some silly politicians or the citizens.
TheOther
28 Apr 2013
Life / Poland and every aspect..... Please help me learn and understand the realities? [108]
Ceding sovereignty to Brussels is dictated and expected by Wall Street and the IMF - with France acting in the background. Merkel is just the messenger who is shot.
Germany's urging that European Nations are going to have to cede more of their sovereignty
Ceding sovereignty to Brussels is dictated and expected by Wall Street and the IMF - with France acting in the background. Merkel is just the messenger who is shot.
TheOther
25 Apr 2013
Life / Could Poland become an immigrant country? [42]
Look at the fertility rates and you have your answer:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sovereign_states_and_dependent_territories_by_fertility_rate
Do you think Poles are suggesting the same fate for themself?
Look at the fertility rates and you have your answer:
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_sovereign_states_and_dependent_territories_by_fertility_rate