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A J   
13 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Think you're Polish (and live in the USA)? [161]

It isnt everything but it is a 100% necessity. Ive known Polish people with bare fridges and larders cos they couldnt afford decent food.

I know, my fridge has had an echo a few times. (Hopefully never again!)

Youre going to feed 16 Million from greenhouses? get outta here.

I should probably show you how *big* those greenhouses are.

This would be a small one. I'm actually 100% serious, you should see our greenhouse areas some time. Of course we still grow a fair portion of vegetables outside, but far less than we used to! Most of the food we harvest here is for export purposes, so..

Come on think about that a bit more.

I'm trying, but I still don't think Food Banks are necessary in such a wealthy country?

Neither does anybody else obviously, if the weather turned drastically, life is sustained via a very fine line. Its so fragile when you think about it.

Well, we're pretty particular about our water. I don't mean to sound arrogant, because you never know what might happen, but I know we're well-prepared for pretty bad scenarios where it concerns environmental problems. Life *is* fragile though, and there's no denying that. (But technology does offer some good solutions.)

:)
A J   
13 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Think you're Polish (and live in the USA)? [161]

It is a tiny country, i can sympathise with them. 100,000 a year from 16,000,000 is not a lot anyway. Poland would be more likely 800,000 a year from 38,000,000.

Of course, and I'm not denying Poland is still a poor country in comparison to some of the other European countries, but surely a few things are starting to improve now?

Thats not the point though, if you have a degree in Holland or the UK you have a very high chance of a decent career. A few years in and you can claim £40K a year with car and all the other trimmings, in Poland its simply not the case.

True, but money isn't *always* everything..

Again not the point, of course above mentioned countries have poverty stricken areas. Poland has more, lots more. Wałbryzch is a city not an area of a city, it is the worst city ive ever visited in Poland.

I think my chances of picking up a concrete rose have just improved?

One day you might well be, what if the weather turns and harvest are terrible, what if Holland floods etc etc..

In this case I don't think so. We have a lot of greenhouses, so weather doesn't really affect our harvests *that* much. (Most of the fields outside are littered with Tulips and other funny sorts of weeds.) Oh, and *if* Holland floods we're totally screwed, believe you me, and I don't think anyone would need a Food Bank on the bottom of the North Sea?

If you gave that food away it may cost lives in the future.

These are left-overs from all the supermarkets, which are given away to people who can't pay their groceries, and we call these distribution points Food Banks, but I think the UK has them too? (Or maybe we copied the whole idea from you guys??) I don't think food will ever be the problem in Europe though.

Lets say you have £500K in the bank but you only need £15K a year, would that mean you could give away a large chunk of that capital - of course not.

True, but *if* I had £10.000.000K I would definitely want to play Santa every now and then! (And hopefully impress a good-looking single mom or two!)

;)
A J   
13 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Think you're Polish (and live in the USA)? [161]

The issue here is im British i will live in England again, most citizens born in a specific country will return at some point in this day and age.

Every year, about a 100.000 Dutch people are leaving Holland, and I don't think that most of those people will ever return. It has little to do with pride, but everything to do with space and opportunity.

Fact is many Poles who travel for work have no intention of ever living in Poland again - hell i dont blame them.

Hey, me neither, because I know I would've done the same!

If Poland doesnt look after its own why should they show patriotism in the form most take for granted.

I think all of our countries are changing due to the whole process of globalization, so I really wouldn't be surprised if people abandoned the whole idea of nationalism and patriotism in the not-so-distant future.

I took a drive around Walbryzch today, what a complete crap hole with poverty everywhere.

Believe it or not, but the UK and Holland also have their poverty-ridden areas. 3 million children in the UK are growing up in poverty - half of them in severe poverty - these days, and out of 11 million children this means about 27%.

So continues the argument. Many citizens have a country to be proud of.

Well, I'll be proud when people have banished poverty from our countries entirely, simply because they can. Those food banks in Holland? I'm not proud of those! I mean, we're one of the richest countries in the world, where quite a few millionaires actually live in subsidized villas, but we allow poverty? No. Just no.

:)
A J   
12 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Think you're Polish (and live in the USA)? [161]

Yes, in precisely the same way that wiggers *are* black.

I really fail to see what race has to do with feeling Polish or not? I mean, I'd still feel Dutch if I lived elsewhere, simply because I've been born and raised here, and I've been living this way for a long time, which you can't ever hope to beat out of me! Doesn't mean I couldn't be happy elsewhere, with full citizenship. (But I would still feel like a Dutch guy living abroad!)

Ever notices how it very often the people whose own actions give them no reason to be proud are proud of the actions of other people?

Yes I've noticed that very often, especially here on PF. I'd say it all depends of what you're proud of? I mean, I'm proud of a few things I've achieved, although those achievements might seem insignificant and trivial compared to what some of the greatest minds in history have achieved, but I can genuinely be proud of someone else who has discovered or achieved something really great, especially when it benefits every living creature on this planet. (And nationality really doesn't play a role there!)

What's really ironic here is that very same person has an audacity to make up the definition of who's Polish and who's not as it suits him. In your dreams Harry.

I agree. It's not Harry's or anyone else's place to tell someone else who they are or what/how they should feel.

:)
A J   
12 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Think you're Polish (and live in the USA)? [161]

No, because I'd never be stupid enough to blindly commit myself to a policy of 'my country, right or wrong'. It's a source of constant amazement to me how people take such pride in something which they had absolutely no control over (i.e. where they were born and to whom)!

I feel the same about it.

It is not the leaving that is the betrayal: it is the deciding that one no longer wants to be Polish because being Polish is no longer what is best for one.

Ah, but you can still *feel* very Polish or whatever, no matter in which country you reside, wether you've obtained full citizenship or not.

I think many Poles are ashamed of their heritage, sometimes such Poles get to another country and want nothing to do with Poland what so ever.

I don't think they are ashamed at all, quite the contrary. (From all the people I've known and met here.)

Disappointment.

Sure, but then again, who wouldn't be disappointed if you're not getting anywhere? I don't understand people who are ashamed of their heritage anyway, because to me your heritage doesn't define who you are as an individual. Only your own actions should give you a reason to be either proud or ashamed. (I'm pretty much shameless anyway!)

;)
A J   
12 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Think you're Polish (and live in the USA)? [161]

I know that one can: I've done all of that in three countries (apart from setting up a shop, I only did that in two).

Of course some countries have more rules and regulations than other countries.

;)

I've lived less than ten percent of my life in countries which I am citizens of, so perhaps I know a little more about it than you do? And no I've never been an illegal resident or a temporary worker.

So you'd call yourself a traitor as well?

xD

In either case, if you decide to leave her and marry another, you're no longer her husband.

No, but you may still have some feelings for her.

;)
A J   
12 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Think you're Polish (and live in the USA)? [161]

So, it's like that with citizenship (marriage) - if you love a country (a woman) you are its citizen (husband) and you don't take up another country's citizenship (marry another woman.)

Unless she doesn't make you happy anymore, or simply isn't happy with you anymore. (For whatever reason!)

;)
A J   
12 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Think you're Polish (and live in the USA)? [161]

You ask to see people's passports before you socialise with them?

Nope!

I personally have never been asked to show my passport before socialising with people.

How about working somewhere? How about opening a bank account? How about setting up a shop? Etcetera! You think you can do that without citizenship? How??

Rights that are not available to people who are from one's original country? So one is saying that one no longer wants to be from one's original country: one instead wants to be from a different country. Doesn't that mean that one can not then claim that one wants to be from one's original country?

No, it means you wanted to live somewhere else, and are trying to adapt to your new surroundings just like anyone else would, because you have no intentions of going back to where you came from. (which has nothing to with betraying your country or being ashamed of your origins.)

So you mean that they, to use the original example above, want to be American and do not want to be Polish.

It's not about wanting to be a different nationality, or even a person. (Okay, well, maybe in some cases they'll feel free to do whatever they wouldn't do back home!) They obviously want to live there. Of course I can't speak for everyone, but I think the majority of them feels like an American citizen with a Polish identity, or background.

Perhaps because they do not wish to have rights which are not available to them. Perhaps real Poles accept the lack of rights they have in foreign countries because those are simply the rights which Poles have in those countries and those people are Poles!

You're just discussing for the sake of discussing, aren't you? I think you're mature enough to understand that you'll need to obtain citizenship in order to participate in society. Otherwise you're going to be a tourist, an illegal, or a temporary worker.

No, but swearing that one will perform military service against one's country does make one a traitor (unless one can claim that one is actually agreeing to perform such service in defense of one's country, which is not a claim that you can make).

Poland is a NATO member. Thank you. That'll be all.

:)
A J   
12 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Think you're Polish (and live in the USA)? [161]

I agree entirely.

Oh you do? It just didn't read that way, really..

However it is perfectly possible to have a different life in a different place without taking up different citizenship.

Not if you wish to socialise with people around you, or want to have certain rights in whichever country you wish to stay.

And let's face it: if one takes up different citizenship, one is saying that one no longer wants to be treated in the same way as people of one's original citizenship are treated.

Not really, no. The reason most people take up a different citizenship, is because they're usually happy where they are, and wish to participate just like everyone else around them. Do you have equal rights without citizenship? No you don't. So there's your reason. Why wouldn't they? I mean, if that's where they want to live..
A J   
12 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / Think you're Polish (and live in the USA)? [161]

Don't get ideas above your station: there are a number of people here who have betrayed Poland in precisely the same way that you have.

Oh please! Just wanting a different life elsewhere doesn't have anything to do with betraying anyone. (We're all stuck on the same planet, okay?)

:)
A J   
11 Jan 2011
News / Polish cleaner blows the lid on 'dirty' Germans [124]

I understand but they think that's there's vastly more clean Germans than Poles, just try convincing them otherwise could be very long and painful...

Try squeeling like a pig, they might actually understand you! (Where's Bratwurst when you need him, huh?)

xD
A J   
11 Jan 2011
News / Polish cleaner blows the lid on 'dirty' Germans [124]

Germans can learn something from Poles on that.

Me being Dutch, don't really mind making fun of Germans. (Germs in this case!) I don't believe everything that people write down in a book though! I mean, I'm absolutely positive you can find a few dirtbags in every country, Poland included!

;)
A J   
11 Jan 2011
News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

Well, come over here to Krakow when you will want to allow yourself some distraction finally, you in-house smoker you;).

Are you sure? (Do you have any idea how many babies will be born after my visit??)

xD
A J   
11 Jan 2011
News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

Chapter 50?

Yes, chapter 50..

Are you writing some book?

That too, but I was talking about the study book I'm currently wrestling with.. (And I'm beating it both hands down!)

:))

Flat pockets, huh? That sucks.

It actually helps. (Extra motivation, less distractions.)

;)
A J   
11 Jan 2011
News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

The opposite has happened in Ireland with smokers getting all loved up and basically chatting each other up.

Smoking for world peace?

Became known as smirting.

You guys certainly have your way with words.. (Smirting it is then!)

:))
A J   
11 Jan 2011
News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

No problems at all. We now drink our beers at home, or organise a little party in our backyards whenever the sun shines! I also see a lot of people smoke outside the bar. Maybe this'll actually help some of the more hot-headed types to cool down? Or do you think that because of this, more fights happen outside of the bars and clubs?
A J   
10 Jan 2011
USA, Canada / American Marrying Polish woman - visa question [41]

i am lucky i did not have to marry anyone to get my papers i was adopted sooo i want to help people out get here to america

You do? Need a toy boy?

:)
A J   
10 Jan 2011
Life / I got beaten and kicks in my face just cuz i dont look polish [205]

and to get back to my country , for this one who is asking me if i hit on their girls or about girls i was walking with 2 of y friends and they are girls thats what made them so jealous , DOES IT GIVE YOU RIGHT TO HURT SOMEONE ?

No, it doesn't. They're probably thinking if they can't get a girlfriend because the girls turn them down for whatever reason, let's beat you up because they choose to hang around with you. It doesn't have *that* much to do with racism, because the very same thing also happened to me quite a few times when I was younger. (And I'm white.)

The only advice I have is: Don't hang out in any city centre for too long when you're with a couple of girls, unless you've brought a couple of guys with you. It's not right, but you simply can't change nature. Local guys who got turned down for whatever reason will get miffed at other guys (And not only black guys!) who are walking around with girls eventually, no matter how kind or sweet they used to be. It's not healthy for guys to be alone for too long, and such frustration more often than not, results in violence against other guys, wether they're black, white or whatever.

but i see such brainless guys who dont even worth to answer.

Thank you very much!
A J   
9 Jan 2011
Life / I got beaten and kicks in my face just cuz i dont look polish [205]

Doesn't matter if they are male or female, they are to blame for what they do.

I agree. I just felt like speaking my mind after reading some posts about why guys fight over trivial things, while conveniently leaving the girls out of all that. I'm aware of the fact it had little to do with Maxin's post, although male jealousy might have had something to do with his bad experience.
A J   
9 Jan 2011
Life / I got beaten and kicks in my face just cuz i dont look polish [205]

You can't use excuses like that. The only thing you have is self control.

I think you know I'm not the one who uses excuses, because I only defend myself when necessary. Just saying that you can't always blame the men who get involved, because there are plenty of girls who can't control themselves either. (I think you know what I mean.)

;)
A J   
9 Jan 2011
Life / I got beaten and kicks in my face just cuz i dont look polish [205]

Violence is always very scary and very evil.

So is gossiping, bullying and shutting people out, because more often than not that's what causes it. I mean, to guys, just the prospect of being threaded upon in such a fashion makes them more likely to be hostile towards others who might humiliate them in public. Oh, and of course you have those sweet little girls who found themselves a macho-boy as well, who feel like they should throw insults at other guys who are just passing by. Yeah, I wonder where all that violence is coming from, really..
A J   
9 Jan 2011
Life / I got beaten and kicks in my face just cuz i dont look polish [205]

you don't need to make me feel any better A J.

It doesn't hurt to try.

If you read my other posts, you will find that I enjoyed the rest of my stay in Rotterdam.

I can't always read everything. I'm sure you've frequented PF long enough to understand that there are always a few fanatics here who will take any comment and blow it out of proportions, so that's why I felt like speaking my mind.

Then, maybe it's because our men are more tough and actually know how to fight? Hence Polisih men get in fight rather than get beaten up, while the delicate foreigners rather get their fragile butts kicked?

Haha! Well, in that case, I'm happy to tell you that I've never seen a Polish guy win from a Dutch guy.

thanks for telling me, I didn't notice when lived there...

I'm sure you realize there are people from all over who read this forum, and since far from everyone lives there..

;)

The situation is, men fight and justify their fights on the basis of their manhood, something I don't profess to understand.

Well, I'll help you understand. If a man doesn't defend himself, he'll be viewed as a weakling, and more guys (Usually cowards.) will come along to take advantage of that whenever they feel like they have to prove something. Also, he'll be viewed as a weakling or a complete doormat by most girls and women if he doesn't respond. (Don't even try to deny it!) So whatever you call trivial, the consequences of not responding to a guy who's trying to make you look like a homo aren't always so trivial. (Especially not in the smaller communities, where everyone knows everyone.)

But out of observation, it's usually something very trivial that sets guys off (in most cases) and I imagine they wouldn't be able to explain why they get so agro anyway...

You could say that in most cases, men are trying to dominate or to compete with eachother to make themselves look better in front of the girls, and since most of the girls do everything they can to keep it this way, men will stay this way. (Congratulations!)

;P
A J   
9 Jan 2011
Life / I got beaten and kicks in my face just cuz i dont look polish [205]

When I lived in Rotterdam, I got beat up by 3 black girls. Just like that, no reason at all, I was just walking home from work.

Hey, if it'll make you feel any better, it happens to Dutch people too. I've been robbed by two Polish guys myself in my hometown once, about five years ago, but only because they had a gun and I didn't.

Also, my bag with all my belongings got stolen.

I guess there you have their reason.

I went to the police station, I gave my statement and guess what...nothing ever happened, they didn't catch the girls, neither did they call me back to give any feedback.

I'm not surprised they didn't catch the girls, since Rotterdam *is* a big city, and of course you didn't know too many people there, but the fact they didn't give you any feedback just shows you that for them, foreigners don't have any priorities. Sad, really. I suspect it's the same elsewhere.
A J   
8 Jan 2011
News / Gazeta Wyborcza of Poland losing readers [301]

But it seems to me that the whole GW-ND argument comes from one thing - the split between intellectuals and workers.

Hey, some workers can be intellectuals too you know!

;P
A J   
8 Jan 2011
UK, Ireland / Interest in Polish language grows in Britain [19]

The Polish language is enjoying a growing popularity among residents of Peterborough in England.

Nice! Mutual and positive interest usually generates more chances and opportunities for everyone involved, plus it might help improve the social atmosphere, and bring back some kind of cohesion in the communities.
A J   
7 Jan 2011
Love / Why are Polish women so sexy ? [390]

I was scared after that make up video you posted here.

Why? I didn't create the video! It was just the first video which popped up about make-up, and she illustrated my point perfectly.

For some unknown reason men here like more!!!! silicons than even slightly hanging natural big ones.

Like I've told you before, I'm all about natural.

So many women after brave fight with gravity usually after age 30 add implants to naturally bigger boobs so they can look firm and standing like again.

Only a few women do that, actually. (It's quite expensive, and not without risks!)

Attack of the Ukrainki.

Okay, if we're going to post non-Polish girls here, I'd like to use this opportunity to rectify something some guys said about Irish and English girls.