delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
No, you're right. The bankster in question is Bierecki.
No, you're right. The bankster in question is Bierecki.
delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
The TK hasn't dropped the case. Actually, what happened was that the TK ruled that the Sejm's vote was meaningless (and hence, the TK has no decision to rule on) because the decisions of 03.12 and 09.12 are still in effect and must be complied with.
the TK has dropped the case for the sake of political harmony.
The TK hasn't dropped the case. Actually, what happened was that the TK ruled that the Sejm's vote was meaningless (and hence, the TK has no decision to rule on) because the decisions of 03.12 and 09.12 are still in effect and must be complied with.
delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
It's actually very simple. All PiS have to do is to respect the law. Why do they find it so difficult?
It's actually very simple. All PiS have to do is to respect the law. Why do they find it so difficult?
delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / WOSP Poland charity - is it value for money? [60]
74% of PiS voters think that WOŚP is doing a good job.
wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/sondaz-oceny-jurka-owsiaka-i-wosp/3mcq8g
It's nice to see that Polonius is so out of touch that he doesn't even share the same views as the majority of the supporters of PiS.
Where's your few lines of translation for the non English link?
74% of PiS voters think that WOŚP is doing a good job.
wiadomosci.onet.pl/kraj/sondaz-oceny-jurka-owsiaka-i-wosp/3mcq8g
It's nice to see that Polonius is so out of touch that he doesn't even share the same views as the majority of the supporters of PiS.
Where's your few lines of translation for the non English link?
delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
No, these changes were not known. There was no mention that PiS intended to ignore the rule of law, no mention that they planned to paralyse the Constitutional Tribunal, no mention that they intended to appoint endless ex-communists to leading roles in society, etc etc. As you say - the voters have been conned, and it's reflected in the way that opinion polls now put them on as little as 27%.
That's exactly what happened. The promises that PiS did make haven't been met.
Notice the threats of "security forces" by supporters of PiS.
The recent changes made by the PiS party, legal, media and others, were they all known by the electorate prior to the election as part of the PiS election manifesto
No, these changes were not known. There was no mention that PiS intended to ignore the rule of law, no mention that they planned to paralyse the Constitutional Tribunal, no mention that they intended to appoint endless ex-communists to leading roles in society, etc etc. As you say - the voters have been conned, and it's reflected in the way that opinion polls now put them on as little as 27%.
As I said, I'm not an expert on Polish politics but is it a case of campaigning to do A but actually end up doing B.
That's exactly what happened. The promises that PiS did make haven't been met.
I think security forces in Poland should deal with you.
Notice the threats of "security forces" by supporters of PiS.
delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / Poland's election winning party: PIS proclamations [229]
I thought this was worth posting. In short, PiS made the following promises for the first 100 days of government.
1) 500zł per child - no
2) Lowering retirement age - no
3) Raising the tax-free base to 8000zł - no
4) Free medicine for over 75 year olds - no
5) Minimum wage raised to 12zł/hour - no
As we can see, the PiS "Good Change" actually turns out to have been an entirely unsurprising pack of lies.
I thought this was worth posting. In short, PiS made the following promises for the first 100 days of government.
1) 500zł per child - no
2) Lowering retirement age - no
3) Raising the tax-free base to 8000zł - no
4) Free medicine for over 75 year olds - no
5) Minimum wage raised to 12zł/hour - no
As we can see, the PiS "Good Change" actually turns out to have been an entirely unsurprising pack of lies.
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delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
Could you perhaps point to anyone from KOD using bad names?
Could you perhaps point to anyone from KOD using bad names?
delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
We didn't know then that PiS intended to appoint endless defenders of Russia and Russian policies to top positions. Now we know.
We didn't know then that PiS intended to appoint endless defenders of Russia and Russian policies to top positions. Now we know.
delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
You live in Australia, so what would you know about what is happening here?
The events of today, where PiS have made it crystal clear that the prosecutors will now be politically controlled and without any independence says it all.
I don't need to ask. Accusing others of being Targowica when everyone knows fine well that PiS are adopting a heavy pro-Russia policy is a classic attack.
An American is comparing martial law of the 80s to current state hahaha.
You live in Australia, so what would you know about what is happening here?
The events of today, where PiS have made it crystal clear that the prosecutors will now be politically controlled and without any independence says it all.
KOD = TARGOWICA! (Delph, ask some Pole what that means!)
I don't need to ask. Accusing others of being Targowica when everyone knows fine well that PiS are adopting a heavy pro-Russia policy is a classic attack.
delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
Doug, one thing - what KOD are doing is very similar to what Solidarność did in the early days. They didn't seek to bring down the country - they tried to change it through small things that made a huge difference. They had their flying universities, they had discussion groups, they had people spreading the word through publications - all of these things were what made the difference after martial law was introduced. The mass demonstrations were good for publicity, but they were never going to change things by themselves.
I'm optimistic. KOD is still waiting for the registration as a political organisation - when that comes, then we can really get going.
Have faith :)
Doug, one thing - what KOD are doing is very similar to what Solidarność did in the early days. They didn't seek to bring down the country - they tried to change it through small things that made a huge difference. They had their flying universities, they had discussion groups, they had people spreading the word through publications - all of these things were what made the difference after martial law was introduced. The mass demonstrations were good for publicity, but they were never going to change things by themselves.
I'm optimistic. KOD is still waiting for the registration as a political organisation - when that comes, then we can really get going.
Have faith :)
delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
No. Absolutely not.
The latest dirty trick is that in Poznań, Korwin-Mikke supporters have organised some protest about "freedom of European women" - at exactly the same time and day (Saturday, 12:00) in the same place.
The demonstrations might cease, but only a fool believes that KOD are all about weekly demonstrations and nothing else.
I think we can now safely put this to bed Delph.
No. Absolutely not.
The latest dirty trick is that in Poznań, Korwin-Mikke supporters have organised some protest about "freedom of European women" - at exactly the same time and day (Saturday, 12:00) in the same place.
The demonstrations might cease, but only a fool believes that KOD are all about weekly demonstrations and nothing else.
delphiandomine
13 Jan 2016
News / WOSP Poland charity - is it value for money? [60]
Notice how Polonius immediately 'suspects' anyone that's involved with activities that the ruling Party has no control over.
Reminds me of one story I read where the SB hauled in some guys that were innocently cleaning the streets during communism. They couldn't stand the fact that the citizens had organised something over which they had no power, so it had to be subversive and suspicious.
You must be a lot of fun at parties....
Notice how Polonius immediately 'suspects' anyone that's involved with activities that the ruling Party has no control over.
Reminds me of one story I read where the SB hauled in some guys that were innocently cleaning the streets during communism. They couldn't stand the fact that the citizens had organised something over which they had no power, so it had to be subversive and suspicious.
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
Classifieds / Are there are any Czechs in Warsaw? [7]
Czechs don't avoid Poland, but they tend to turn up in Wrocław and Katowice simply because it's where the work is and it's close to home. Wrocław is full of them.
The people living in the Czech Republic might not think too highly of Poles because of history - 2 (or 3, depending on viewpoint) invasions in 50 years tends to solidify the idea of Poland being a bit of a bully.
Poland is about the same as the Czech Republic these days, it's only the massive rural farming sector that brings Poland down - the Czechs have far less of it. If Poland also didn't have it, then Poland would be miles ahead these days. You only need to look at the amount of construction in Prague and Brno vs Warsaw and Wrocław to see the difference.
The Czech Republic started well ahead of Poland, but it has stagnated badly in the last 15 years or so. It's because of political problems - for instance, they just cannot get roads built there, even though EU money was available.
Czechs, Slovaks and Poles, mostly. I know quite a few Poles that easily got to B2/C1 in Czech without much effort. These jobs don't really require absolute fluency in Czech, so making the occasional "Polish" mistake in Czech isn't a big deal.
Yes I also think Czechs avoid Poland
Czechs don't avoid Poland, but they tend to turn up in Wrocław and Katowice simply because it's where the work is and it's close to home. Wrocław is full of them.
The people living in the Czech Republic might not think too highly of Poles because of history - 2 (or 3, depending on viewpoint) invasions in 50 years tends to solidify the idea of Poland being a bit of a bully.
suprised at how Warsaw was developed and that the differences between the both countries seem minimal
Poland is about the same as the Czech Republic these days, it's only the massive rural farming sector that brings Poland down - the Czechs have far less of it. If Poland also didn't have it, then Poland would be miles ahead these days. You only need to look at the amount of construction in Prague and Brno vs Warsaw and Wrocław to see the difference.
The Czech Republic started well ahead of Poland, but it has stagnated badly in the last 15 years or so. It's because of political problems - for instance, they just cannot get roads built there, even though EU money was available.
Anyways with all these Czech speaking postings, I am wondering who they are finding to fill these jobs?
Czechs, Slovaks and Poles, mostly. I know quite a few Poles that easily got to B2/C1 in Czech without much effort. These jobs don't really require absolute fluency in Czech, so making the occasional "Polish" mistake in Czech isn't a big deal.
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / New radio chief promises more Polish culture [15]
There is this - external.polskieradio.pl/10 - but it's not well funded or advertised. They also cut the German section, which is absolute madness.
There have been private attempts at establishing an English language radio - for instance, there was Radio Wroclove, but such a thing really needs governmental support. I'd agree with you that such a station would be a great idea - I'm always listening to some really brilliant Polish music on Trójka, and I'm quite a fan of 1980's Polish New Wave, but most foreigners simply won't bother because it's relatively inaccessible.
There is this - external.polskieradio.pl/10 - but it's not well funded or advertised. They also cut the German section, which is absolute madness.
There have been private attempts at establishing an English language radio - for instance, there was Radio Wroclove, but such a thing really needs governmental support. I'd agree with you that such a station would be a great idea - I'm always listening to some really brilliant Polish music on Trójka, and I'm quite a fan of 1980's Polish New Wave, but most foreigners simply won't bother because it's relatively inaccessible.
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / New radio chief promises more Polish culture [15]
Problem is, it costs a lot of money to create such shows, hence why most of them are successful in one location and then sold worldwide. They're also proven ratings winners - and they also pay for themselves through SMS votes and so on.
One brilliant series that TVP created was Lippy and Messy - pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lippy_and_Messy - they created not only the shows, but an entire educational system around it. More of that, please!
Problem is, it costs a lot of money to create such shows, hence why most of them are successful in one location and then sold worldwide. They're also proven ratings winners - and they also pay for themselves through SMS votes and so on.
One brilliant series that TVP created was Lippy and Messy - pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lippy_and_Messy - they created not only the shows, but an entire educational system around it. More of that, please!
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
Real Estate / EU national wanting to move and buy a house in Poland [41]
Looks like the owner took a mortgage in CHF and that's the minimum price that the bank will allow the sale for.
Is that really the prices of houses in Wrocław? 200m2 with virtually no land?
Looks like the owner took a mortgage in CHF and that's the minimum price that the bank will allow the sale for.
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
Classifieds / Are there are any Czechs in Warsaw? [7]
Sure, there's plenty of them around.
I was wondering if anyone has come across any?
Sure, there's plenty of them around.
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
You know, one of the tricks of the average Communist party when trying to consolidate power was to abuse the opposition with insults and suggestions that they should be 'exposed' and 'discredited'.
If PiS were genuinely against the nomeklatura, they wouldn't be appointing endless ex-PZPR members to top positions, would they?
Incidentally, as for 'bankster', you really need to remember that the biggest Polish 'bankster', Bielecki, has earnt millions while overseeing the financial disaster that is the SKOKi.
Yes, oppositon to nomenklatura disentitlement and bankster rule should be both discredited and exposed for what they really are.
You know, one of the tricks of the average Communist party when trying to consolidate power was to abuse the opposition with insults and suggestions that they should be 'exposed' and 'discredited'.
If PiS were genuinely against the nomeklatura, they wouldn't be appointing endless ex-PZPR members to top positions, would they?
Incidentally, as for 'bankster', you really need to remember that the biggest Polish 'bankster', Bielecki, has earnt millions while overseeing the financial disaster that is the SKOKi.
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / Poland's election winning party: PIS proclamations [229]
Cheers, I wasn't really following the LTE process, but from the sounds of things, it will be an identical situation to the early 2000's 3G spectrum sale in the UK when companies massively overpaid and then had no cash to actually do anything with it for years.
It's already clear that the LTE money is earmarked to pay for the 500zł programme.
Cheers, I wasn't really following the LTE process, but from the sounds of things, it will be an identical situation to the early 2000's 3G spectrum sale in the UK when companies massively overpaid and then had no cash to actually do anything with it for years.
But instead they are happy to take the proceeds from this stealth tax; god only knows what they'll waste the money on.
It's already clear that the LTE money is earmarked to pay for the 500zł programme.
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / Poland's election winning party: PIS proclamations [229]
Not to hand, I'll try and dig it up - I found it yesterday, but I can't find it now :(
What's happening with the LTE spectrum? I didn't know there were problems.
Got a link to that article?
Not to hand, I'll try and dig it up - I found it yesterday, but I can't find it now :(
What's happening with the LTE spectrum? I didn't know there were problems.
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / WOSP Poland charity - is it value for money? [60]
Polonius, you do realise that the more you make such comments, the more that WOŚP sounds like something fun and worth taking part in?
Polonius, you do realise that the more you make such comments, the more that WOŚP sounds like something fun and worth taking part in?
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
Any attempt to discredit the opposition, eh?
The truth is that the crowd very much wants to be there, and there's no element of being forced to participate. One of the central points of KOD is that the whole concept of forcing people to turn up (like PiS are known for doing) is absolutely a no-no.
In PO administrated cities... well, some people likely need to participate to keep their jobs, so they just stand there with their faces saying "what a boring nonsense".
Any attempt to discredit the opposition, eh?
The truth is that the crowd very much wants to be there, and there's no element of being forced to participate. One of the central points of KOD is that the whole concept of forcing people to turn up (like PiS are known for doing) is absolutely a no-no.
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / New radio chief promises more Polish culture [15]
Yes! Less to illegal Brazilian immigrants coming to Poland and polluting this fine country with their loose sexual morality!
Yes! Less to illegal Brazilian immigrants coming to Poland and polluting this fine country with their loose sexual morality!
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / WOSP Poland charity - is it value for money? [60]
Merged: WOŚP likely to set a new record. Owsiak - "thank you, haters"
In a very heartwarming piece of news, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy - WOŚP) has more than likely set a new record this year for the total amount raised. The founder of the charity, Jerzy Owsiak, endured a torrent of abuse from government supporters over the last few weeks, including threats by the government that no-one employed by the state should take part in the event held last Sunday.
Oswiak thanked the online and offline haters that gave so much attention to WOŚP over the last few weeks, which undoubtedly provided WOŚP with a considerable amount of support from rational people that saw through the primitive attempts to insult and discredit the charity which provides direct funding for the treatment of children in pediatric and oncology wards and treatment of the elderly.
wyborcza.pl/1,75248,19461017,wosp-zebral-juz-ponad-44-mln-zl-owsiak-dziekujemy-wszystkim.html
In addition...
Thank you, Poland and Poles for your support!
Merged: WOŚP likely to set a new record. Owsiak - "thank you, haters"
In a very heartwarming piece of news, the Great Orchestra of Christmas Charity (Wielka Orkiestra Świątecznej Pomocy - WOŚP) has more than likely set a new record this year for the total amount raised. The founder of the charity, Jerzy Owsiak, endured a torrent of abuse from government supporters over the last few weeks, including threats by the government that no-one employed by the state should take part in the event held last Sunday.
Oswiak thanked the online and offline haters that gave so much attention to WOŚP over the last few weeks, which undoubtedly provided WOŚP with a considerable amount of support from rational people that saw through the primitive attempts to insult and discredit the charity which provides direct funding for the treatment of children in pediatric and oncology wards and treatment of the elderly.
"Dziękuję wszystkim hejterom, to dzięki wam ludzie się obudzili"
Thank you all haters, because of you, people woke up
wyborcza.pl/1,75248,19461017,wosp-zebral-juz-ponad-44-mln-zl-owsiak-dziekujemy-wszystkim.html
In addition...
He also thanked uniformed services: police, military and municipal police. In December, the General Command of the armed forces sent out instructions that cooperation with non-governmental organizations depends on the individual decision of the heads of units. Some military units and police this year abandoned their support for Orchestra.
Thank you, Poland and Poles for your support!
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / Poland's election winning party: PIS proclamations [229]
Interestingly, I read a good analysis of the PiS budget today, and it seems that while they're relying on the LTE spectrum sale to prop up the budget this year, 2017 and 2018 appear to have a huge hole that simply won't go away. They're also relying on VAT providing them with an extra 7-8 billion this year, despite most non-PiS experts pointing out that the scale of VAT evasion is unlikely to provide anything near that much extra cash - especially as anyone involved in VAT fraud will simply take their 'business' elsewhere.
Interestingly, I read a good analysis of the PiS budget today, and it seems that while they're relying on the LTE spectrum sale to prop up the budget this year, 2017 and 2018 appear to have a huge hole that simply won't go away. They're also relying on VAT providing them with an extra 7-8 billion this year, despite most non-PiS experts pointing out that the scale of VAT evasion is unlikely to provide anything near that much extra cash - especially as anyone involved in VAT fraud will simply take their 'business' elsewhere.
delphiandomine
12 Jan 2016
News / Demonstrations in Poland in defence of democracy. [2554]
No problem. I've heard some reports that some younger people are taking part, but it's still nowhere near the numbers really needed.
From my point of view, the biggest problem right now is that it's late on Monday and we still don't know if there's demonstrations planned for the next weekend. If this was really a "foreign funded slick operation", we would have 20 demonstrations lined up and announced already.
Thanks for your reply. An interesting post.
No problem. I've heard some reports that some younger people are taking part, but it's still nowhere near the numbers really needed.
From my point of view, the biggest problem right now is that it's late on Monday and we still don't know if there's demonstrations planned for the next weekend. If this was really a "foreign funded slick operation", we would have 20 demonstrations lined up and announced already.
delphiandomine
11 Jan 2016
News / Poland's election winning party: PIS proclamations [229]
The opposite.
However, I'm also realistic. Any attempt to change the current situation is going to either cause bigger unemployment or a bigger tax burden on employees. For instance, I have a friend that does a considerable amount of outsourcing to Poles willing to create creative works in their spare time. They pay 9.5% tax at the minute and nothing else. Let's say PiS force them to pay the same as if they were on umowa o prace. That means an PIT increase of 9.5% and a social insurance increase of roughly 35-40% (I've forgotten the amount). The amount of money available to pay the employee with won't change (let's say 10,000zł for a typical big project) - so instead of the employee getting 10,000zł-9.5%, they'll now get 10,000zł-55-60%.
Ouch.
It's not so straightforward Polonius, hence why successive governments haven't really dealt with it.
So you're a big backer of śmieciówki.
The opposite.
However, I'm also realistic. Any attempt to change the current situation is going to either cause bigger unemployment or a bigger tax burden on employees. For instance, I have a friend that does a considerable amount of outsourcing to Poles willing to create creative works in their spare time. They pay 9.5% tax at the minute and nothing else. Let's say PiS force them to pay the same as if they were on umowa o prace. That means an PIT increase of 9.5% and a social insurance increase of roughly 35-40% (I've forgotten the amount). The amount of money available to pay the employee with won't change (let's say 10,000zł for a typical big project) - so instead of the employee getting 10,000zł-9.5%, they'll now get 10,000zł-55-60%.
Ouch.
It's not so straightforward Polonius, hence why successive governments haven't really dealt with it.
delphiandomine
11 Jan 2016
News / Poland's election winning party: PIS proclamations [229]
Nice bit of doublespeak, Polonius. You mean that those regulations will achieve two possible outcomes :
a) Employers will simply employ less people (as the cost of hiring people goes up) and expect more from existing employees
b) Employees will be forced to shoulder the burden, ensuring a higher tax burden
Either way is going to result in employees losing out.
Still, care to provide a link?
Work is now under on regulations that would provide retirement and other benefits to those emplyoed on temporary contracts.
Nice bit of doublespeak, Polonius. You mean that those regulations will achieve two possible outcomes :
a) Employers will simply employ less people (as the cost of hiring people goes up) and expect more from existing employees
b) Employees will be forced to shoulder the burden, ensuring a higher tax burden
Either way is going to result in employees losing out.
Still, care to provide a link?
delphiandomine
11 Jan 2016
Work / Information about jobs for Indian students in Poland [286]
Indeed. Ignore your 'agent' (who will tell you any amount of lies to get you to go) - the reality is that it's nearly impossible for Indians to find part time employment here.
Indeed. Ignore your 'agent' (who will tell you any amount of lies to get you to go) - the reality is that it's nearly impossible for Indians to find part time employment here.
delphiandomine
11 Jan 2016
Work / Advertising for Hotel manager in Krakow [8]
Post it in English, there's absolutely no reason to post it in Polish if speaking fluent English is a requirement of the job. It's quite normal to see job advertisements in English here these days.
You're definitely wise not to go through an agency - most of them will simply post the same advert on Facebook/etc and do nothing for the money.
I've got some experience with establishing a roughly 100 bed hotel/hostel here, so please feel free to PM me if you want some detailed advice. There's quite a lot to take into account, and I'd be happy to share my experiences with you.
I'd start by posting here - facebook.com/groups/5868533121/ - the Krakow Expats group. You can also try facebook.com/groups/lec.krakow/
Post it in English, there's absolutely no reason to post it in Polish if speaking fluent English is a requirement of the job. It's quite normal to see job advertisements in English here these days.
You're definitely wise not to go through an agency - most of them will simply post the same advert on Facebook/etc and do nothing for the money.
I've got some experience with establishing a roughly 100 bed hotel/hostel here, so please feel free to PM me if you want some detailed advice. There's quite a lot to take into account, and I'd be happy to share my experiences with you.
I'd start by posting here - facebook.com/groups/5868533121/ - the Krakow Expats group. You can also try facebook.com/groups/lec.krakow/