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Joined: 25 Dec 2007 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 29 Dec 2011
Threads: Total: 15 / In This Archive: 4
Posts: Total: 19666 / In This Archive: 8616 		From: Poland, Gliwice
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Seanus   
23 Jun 2011
UK, Ireland / Poles top the UK's EU crime figures [78]

I'd say so. Finding a job which fits who you are is often more important than money, IMHO. Find it and I'd argue that you are less likely to commit crimes caused by feeling that you are lacking sth.
Seanus   
23 Jun 2011
Life / Cost of delivering a child in Poland [30]

whisky, WB, whisky ;) ;)

I knew a poor Pole deliver a child here not long ago and she didn't find it expensive at all.
Seanus   
23 Jun 2011
UK, Ireland / Poles top the UK's EU crime figures [78]

I was told the other day that "the Polish mentality" is to pay back those who have more than them through kicking up a stink in the neighbourhood and singling them out. I've never seen that but enough Poles have told me that it's true. If so, I can easily imagine certain Poles committing crimes against those in Britain with more than them. The hard-done-by types, not the educated ones.
Seanus   
22 Jun 2011
News / Germany provoke Poland using Silesian question. Poland's attitude ? [124]

There were no Germans, BB. I didn't say that was a bad or a good thing, did I? There are Slavs that I don't like. People are people.

I don't see a large German presence, BB. You can freely travel under the EU but this land is dominated by Slavic, Silesian Poles. That's just the way it is!
Seanus   
22 Jun 2011
News / Germany provoke Poland using Silesian question. Poland's attitude ? [124]

They were all Slavs at that party, BB. That's just a fact!

That's not true, BB. Silesians have their own language which is partly Germanised but just Silesian. For example, I asked my wife a question in Silesian tonight and she didn't understand me. It was neither German nor Polish so what does that leave??

I'm just talking about the present reality as I see it here, BB. I don't frown when I see a German if that's what you think. They tend to be rather bellicose though ;)
Seanus   
22 Jun 2011
News / Germany provoke Poland using Silesian question. Poland's attitude ? [124]

Doesn't Serbia have sth like that in the north of the country where you are, Novi Sad? Silesians preserve through doing and the 'hanys' have a very strong identity. I might be close to a 'kreuzberg' but 'goroly' are not favoured much here.

You can point to German meddling through Genscher (I hope BB doesn't notice this, lol) in the Balkans but I can't see any fooling around here, Crow. Even the Polish government give Silesian autonomy movements some voice. It's just people championing a cause but, to my knowledge and I'm quite sure I'm right, no rights are being trampled on here in Upper Silesia. I eat Silesian food, listen to Silesian language and have observed Silesian traditions. In Scotland, the police would have stopped the pre-wedding tradition which I observed but it's fine here. These people are true Slavs and I love them for it. The two fathers were lovely Silesian gentleman and nobody can strip them of that identity. They poured copious amounts of vodka and I was merely an unknown guest (my wife is the boss of the girl that is to be married on Sat). What can Germans do, Crow? These people will not have their ways knocked.
Seanus   
22 Jun 2011
News / Germany provoke Poland using Silesian question. Poland's attitude ? [124]

Crow, what do you think certain German MP's are doing or are capable of doing? They have no say here as it's outwith their jurisdiction. I can't see there being any profit in this for them. Germans can freely come and see their former territory of Silesia. What needs to be changed?
Seanus   
22 Jun 2011
News / Germany provoke Poland using Silesian question. Poland's attitude ? [124]

Merkel and Tusk are very close, Crow. I think Tusk even knows Merkel's deodorant and perfume collection very well by now :) They aren't going to fall out as Tusk is onside with the key aspects of the European agenda. Poland is looking for harmonious ties, both with Germany and Russia.
Seanus   
22 Jun 2011
News / Germany provoke Poland using Silesian question. Poland's attitude ? [124]

Crow, the presence of the Germans is not felt here at all. Silesians will dictate the tempo and I can assure you that it isn't that big of a deal outside of political circles. Silesians can be Silesian, enjoying their differences and various traditions/dialects etc etc. Germany will not change that. If Poland can't value regional variation then it isn't much of a country.

Silesian people, Crow. They are strong folks and won't have their territory tampered with.
Seanus   
22 Jun 2011
News / Germany provoke Poland using Silesian question. Poland's attitude ? [124]

How, Crow? It is internal movements that are trying to change things but it seems to be enough for the people to feel Silesian without any formal changes by politicians. I was at a pre-wedding traditional celebration here whereby people throw glass, porcelain and other materials on the ground for the couple-to-be to sweep up. It is a Silesian tradition, I believe, and nothing that politicians can do will change that. The people will lead the way!!
Seanus   
21 Jun 2011
News / Lithuanian ambassador 'Poles not loyal citizens' [63]

Not loyal to the authorities? What, because they use their democratic rights to challenge existing practices? It seems like some fascistic gits have started to rule the roost there. I didn't sense any animosity when I was with many Poles in Lithuania. The Catholic connection seems to bind the 2 people as there is much common heritage as we know.
Seanus   
21 Jun 2011
History / Why does the idea of a "Slavic Union" with Poland seem so popular on this site? [96]

Music reaches out to the people whereas politicians reach out for peoples' pockets. Music has the great potential of bringing Slavic people together. You only have to read the comments to videos like Crow has just posted. There is a real feeling of closeness. My wife felt it when she went to see the Ukrainian band, Nokturnal Mortum. Politics brings bickering whereas music brings unity and commonality of cause/purpose. Many here on PF see that.