History / Polish flag over the Reichstag first? [399]

Hardly! The Russians and the Americans did a lot of the hard work. France allowed Germany to get strategic placements for their U-boats due to their weakness. Britain's main success was defending its shores, thanks in no part to Polish and Canadian pilots as well as our own.

News / "Poland is flourishing" [62]

The Economist is likely paid off by PO. I did a series of lessons based on their material some time back and the bias was overwhelmingly in favour of Tusk.

As to the thread itself, Poland is moving forward in a number of key areas but inflation really needs to be addressed. Without this, there will be no feelgood factor amongst the people and isn't Poland for the benefit of the Poles first and foremost?

History / Poland Lithuania - current relations [124]

I-S, I know they aren't Slavs. I was referring to the Belarussian aspect through Mickiewicz and also the Balkans.

Greg, the land itself doesn't change but the ownership of it does. If the process of handing over goes smoothly then I'm all for it provided the relevant consent has been received. As long as they did it in a more cordial and tactful manner than Britain handled the creation of Israel. Britain is the perennial f***-up nation when it comes to foreign affairs of that kind.

Mr G, tall they are :)

History / Poland Lithuania - current relations [124]

I was only going on what he had written.

Poles and Lithuanians tend to follow different sports with football being the exception. Poles prefer winter sports and volleyball whereas Lithuanians are big on basketball. They have a super team and I enjoyed watching them in the last WC in Turkey.

Genealogy / Do you think all Slavs are white? [178]

He certainly looked more Armenian than Polish. In fact, Armenia fits his face perfectly.

News / Will many Poles migrate to Germany in May 2011 (after opening labor market)? [157]

Thanks for answering, Wrocław :)

Higher positions? Time will tell.

News / Will many Poles migrate to Germany in May 2011 (after opening labor market)? [157]

But what do they have beyond kebab shops? In what way will Poles have to compete?

History / Why did communism in Poland fail? [180]

Modernisation was needed, simple.

Genealogy / Do you think all Slavs are white? [178]

Ssh...not here ;) ;) Don't speak of such things :)

I've noticed that too. I don't know where it comes from.

History / Poland Lithuania - current relations [124]

It seems to be that way, PB. Latvians have a greater mix which implies that they think more about it based on various factors and don't just jump on the bandwagon.

One thing in common between Poland and Lithuania? The great bread. I can imagine Brits laughing at this kind of comment but bread is hugely important in Poland and the Baltic states. Like God's own food.

Genealogy / Do you think all Slavs are white? [178]

They can be for sure but there isn't too much variation here. I know one guy who looks more mongoloid.

Genealogy / Do you think all Slavs are white? [178]

He was not a gypo either. I can tell them a mile off :)

History / Poland Lithuania - current relations [124]

Too many have already suffered through hateful approaches. Time to correct that.

Scots are more patriotic :)

What does size have to do with it? Mickiewicz and Piłsudski worked hard to get closer to Lithuania and they didn't consider size as a factor.

If size is important, then why be so pally with The Vatican?

Lithuania is, by far, the most Catholic of the 3 Baltic states. Doesn't that mean anything to your badge culture?

Aha, so it's a nice country if you are Polish. Thanks for confirming that :)

What kind of abuse?

As a Scot more specifically.

Please keep to one subject. I'm not going to move many more of your off topic comments.

History / Poland Lithuania - current relations [124]

No, building ties based on common heritage is. The problem with Slavs is almost always nationalism. Just look at the Balkans. Also, Mickiewicz was born in what is now Belarus and also strongly identified with Lithuania where he spent a very long time. Why not jointly celebrate such a man? Dzień Mickiewicza :)

Genealogy / Do you think all Slavs are white? [178]

There was a Polish guy at the footie today that had a really dark complexion. I'm not accustomed to seeing that. Definitely not white.

Language / 'Ciężko powiedzieć' (anglicism?) - is it a copy of the English 'hard to say'? [51]

Just a typo, yes ;)

I've heard 'nie pracuje jak trzeba' and I found it weird.

History / Poland Lithuania - current relations [124]

Kozioł, you are a total buffoon. Poland joined the EU in May 2004 whereas Tusk came into power in Oct 2007. Komorowski is a recent addition to the highest circles. Stupid policies? ROTFL

I agree that politicians have inflamed the situation but there didn't seem to be any problems between Poles and Lithuanians when I was there in Vilnius and in Kaunas.

I was talking to a student of mine who talked of Polish hypocrisy. He wasn't happy with how his countrymen still cling onto Lithuanian territory as if it had never passed hands. He is happy with the current borders of Poland and wasn't too perturbed when I told him that the Lithuanian administration now require Poles to register their names in Lithuanian language. I can't talk to the accuracy of this but I've heard it from different sources.

I'm glad that Lithuanians have carved out a semi-strong identity for themselves. They are more secure now and will no longer be treated merely as a sandwich state between Russia and Poland.

Language / 'Ciężko powiedzieć' (anglicism?) - is it a copy of the English 'hard to say'? [51]

A bit like prędzej czy póżniej and wcześniej czy póżniej. I use the former much more.

UK, Ireland / Immgration to UK. A success? [114]

Really? Not my one :) :)

Some say that immigration has placed a considerable strain on resources but that doesn't detract from successes. There are many jobs in Job Centres across the country that British workers didn't want to do. The Poles graciously accepted and they started earning, rather than some Brit at home soaking up the benefits of the nanny state.

UK, Ireland / Immgration to UK. A success? [114]

Some are and some aren't, southern. Their main asset is their zawodowe schooling.

UK, Ireland / Immgration to UK. A success? [114]

They are free to dispose of their money as they wish. The crucial aspect is the work done in their respective industry.

UK, Ireland / Immgration to UK. A success? [114]

Some are a success and some aren't. As a whole, immigration has benefitted the UK given the number of odd jobs that have been effectively done. Poles and Baltic folk have really laboured. Chav culture got a wake up and about time too. Quite a few parts of Britain are cesspits of lethargic and useless types that give nothing to anything.

News / Polish people humiliated in the latest episode of Family Guy [51]

Kozioł isn't the full shilling. The Japanese are super trendy yet are behind Europe when it comes to film releases. He should try linking his neuron paths first before commenting.

A poster said it above. Some get offended and some don't. The truth will set you free.

News / Polish people humiliated in the latest episode of Family Guy [51]

Speaking out of your arse again, I see.
n.wikipedia.org/wiki/Family_Guy
it had VERY high ratings. How do you know people take cocaine before watching it? How could you possibly know? Polish people are often concerned what people think about them unless it is negative.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/List_of_Family_Guy_episodes
more evidence

Study / AFRICAN STUDENTS INVASION in Krakow [197]

That there has been no discernible invasion here. Simple enough?

And how many have exercised their right to come to Poland in terms of overall entitlement? We are talking about students anyway so you are just gibbering APU.

The UK is prohibitively expensive for most of them. If they had any forward planning skills whatsoever, they'd know that and stick with what they've got back home.

Study / AFRICAN STUDENTS INVASION in Krakow [197]

Geez, are you even aware of how many Africans are already in the UK? I don't think you have a clue! Walking around my home city, you'd be forgiven for thinking that we'd been colonised. Don't forget that the UK is much smaller than Poland.

Kenyans might find it hard to carve out a life for themselves. Many couldn't even afford the flight to the UK in the first place. Ever think of that???

Study / AFRICAN STUDENTS INVASION in Krakow [197]

It's not an invasion on the same scale, that's what. I compare apples to apples because people are people. Are Africans allowed to come to Poland or not? How many Africans are allowed to come here? How many more Africans are there than Poles?

News / 9 year old Polish girl and 10 year old brother killed by World War II bomb [46]

Well, more will be getting better living opportunities very soon.....

I'm sure many children were killed by bombs on all sides but it doesn't make sense to drag it up again and again. Any humane person would issue their sincerest condolences to those that die needlessly but I think everything should have been said a long time ago.

Study / AFRICAN STUDENTS INVASION in Krakow [197]

The number of Poles that went to the UK far exceeded the number of African students that have come here. I don't think any criticism of them would be warranted.

News / Will many Poles migrate to Germany in May 2011 (after opening labor market)? [157]

I think there is no question that many Poles will go and work there. They just need to find a place where their skills can be employed to good effect.