News / Do Poles take Kaczynski seriously!? [199]


This is not politicaly motivated. I dnt live in Poland and only recently took up an interest in Polish politics, and this is an objective unbiased view. I am seriously concerned, I mean surly you people can see the the guy is not mentally stable!

If Polish people consider Kaczynski's rants as credible politics, then i am very disappointed embarrassed.

News / Do Poles take Kaczynski seriously!? [199]


well its good to hear the media hold him to account for what he says. However I have to question ur sympathy for him. The man brings it on himself. After the death of his brother there was plenty of sympathy for him, and respect. Its a fair effort on his behalf to change all that

News / Do Poles take Kaczynski seriously!? [199]

Bolle
Wawel is a large place, you do after all need a place to take a seat and rest while touring. I think his grave will be ideal for that, because it has no other use in Wawel.

News / Do Poles take Kaczynski seriously!? [199]

Im from Poland. And its a Polish custom to have our heros and our greats laid to rest in wawel. Not nobodies.................also it was meant as a joke, dnt take it so seriously

News / Do Poles take Kaczynski seriously!? [199]

Thanks for that analysis..... As long as he doesn't get elected we can all breath a sigh of relief, I agree it really is a pity their isn't a respectable opposition. Thankfully from my perspective we have a good government.

News / Do Poles take Kaczynski seriously!? [199]


I thought you would have guessed by my opposition towards having Kaczynski buried at wawel...anyway Polish culture and history are a great passion of mine. Its good to hear ur a Polish patriot as well

News / Do Poles take Kaczynski seriously!? [199]


No I dnt. But not my choice!!......I jst finished school, so i dnt much options, im studying full time atm and have apart time job as well for the sole purpose of earning enough so i can visit Poland one more time.

News / Do Poles take Kaczynski seriously!? [199]

Poland needs a young energetic politician to lead it, not old commies who think of the past too much and are corrupted, maybe Wojciech Olejniczak? just a suggestion[/quote]

Yeah I agree, although I haven't heard of Olejniczak to be honest, he sounds promising though. Im sure he would make a better opposition then Kaczynski thats for sure.

News / WHY IS POLAND STILL GIVEN THE COLD SHOULDER? [197]


You have to realize that Polish history from a western perspective is simply inconvenient. They dnt want to be reminded that they betrayed Poland on numerous occasions during WW2 and prolonged the war by 5 years. Thus Polish success is hardly mentioned if at all. I remember in my history class (i live in Australia) I constantly had to interrupt the teacher stand up for the truth. all they taught us is how great the French resistance was, I had had to remind them that Poland in fact had the greatest and largest resistance in WW2 and the only occupied country without any collaboratory groups of ppl. Poland to them was jst some backward unlucky country who couldn't stand up for herself. You wnt here about the betrayals, you wnt hear about our brave and most successful pilots in the battle of Britain, you wnt hear that the Polish took the mount in mounte casino and you certainly wnt here that we werent even invited to the victory parade!!

Love / Being Taken For A Idiot by my Polish girlfriend? [37]

Dnt play along w/ her, if she starts ignoring you, u do the same, more deliberately. She'll probably realize she's not getting the reaction she wants and will go back to being nice to get your attention.

Travel / Insights about winter in Poland. Polish winter during holidays as charming as spring? [21]

Thanks a lot guys this is great....


Im going to be staying mainly in Podhale near Zakopane. Although I will be hoping to visit Krakow


ahaha thats good to hear cause I was thinking of going skiing.


hmm yea i thought that might be the case..... Add to that the sensation of driving on the wrong side of the road ahhh........Is taking public transport considered safer, like a bus or something?

Love / What do Asian boys think about Polish girls? :) (and vice versa) [150]


Poland is the most homogeneous nation in europe....as a result of this, naturally, the culture and traditions place more emphasis on staying w/ ones own.......going against the grain in most cases is seen as a bit taboo.......but anyway thats my interpretation.

Travel / Insights about winter in Poland. Polish winter during holidays as charming as spring? [21]

I'll be staying in the Polish Highlands, so I could probably jst ski in my backyard, like I did when I was a kid. And there is a ridiculous amount of ski resorts there, maybe not to the standards of Austrian Alps, but respectful.

Law / Starting a catering business - South African Style. Dealing with the restrictions... [13]


maybe opening a business with South African goods instead, like biltong for example....Poles like their meats like kielbasa and kabanoska ect. if they tasted biltong they would be hooked......anyway best of luck w/ that. I cnt think of a better culture or people which I would want to influence Poland in any way (although im a little bias because I lived there once;)

Love / What do Asian boys think about Polish girls? :) (and vice versa) [150]


Are you dating her at the moment or trying to ask her out?.....anyway remember Polish men are considered very gallant and chivalrous, so add that to ur flirtations (but dnt over do it)

Life / Poznan or Wroclaw - which city is more foreigner-friendly? [18]


Would Poles consider Lwow or Wilno to be more attractive cities then Poznan or Wroclaw?

News / Praising Poland can be dangerous [45]

I think its just Polish nature to have a whinge about the govt. regardless of how good it is, ull always find someone who dsnt like this or that. As for the other things Poles still do have a little bit of a chip on their shoulder's (rightly so) regarding modern history and thus are suspicious and pedantic of most historical/geographical discussions.

News / Giant Jesus Rising in Świebodzin ( Tallest in world ) [323]

World's largest Jesus and soon World's largest statue period. (Crazy Horse in US)....I think its great, Poland leaving its mark

Travel / The World's Sexiest Cities: San Francisco, Paris, Warsaw... [28]


Let's not forget Poland was widely renowned as the Paris of the East, however WW2 changed all that

Life / Remedy for a common cold the Polish way - *extract of penis* ? [40]


As funny as ur story sounds, unfortunately there are much more tragic yet funny Popular remedies, especially in rural area's incl. dog fat......you dnt see many stray dogs in rural Poland. Unfortunate practice, Its a shame such backward practices still exist........I also heard on many occasions the health benefits of urine, e.g drinking and rubbing on ailments.

Life / Remedy for a common cold the Polish way - *extract of penis* ? [40]


Do you study or teach veterinary science?.....I know this is bit of topic but i would love to find out some of the aspects of being vet in Poland. Whats the pay like, the reputation and need in the country? Im hoping to study veterinary science and then move to Poland and make a living there.

cheers

Life / Are Poles bigots and xenophobes? [205]


That is absolutely not the case. We were the most tolerant country in Europe throughout history. We had the first democratic constitution in Europe, freedom of religion (centuries ahead of our time) and were also the most multicultural country in Europe. We take pride in hero's like Kosciusko of whom Benjamin Franklin wrote " The truest son of liberty I have ever known". It is Polish nature to be tolerant. Unfortunately like in every country you get a few uneducated peasants who want to vent their frustrations on other ppl because of their differences. It might seem prevalent atm in Poland because communism and WW2 wiped out a huge proportion of our elite, but this trend will not continue

Life / Are Poles bigots and xenophobes? [205]


yeah reading what other ppl say about u on this forum, I would take that with a table spoon of salt.

And from my own knowledge I would jst say Bullshit

Life / Are Poles bigots and xenophobes? [205]


also Pilsudski was a philosemite, and although yes it would be fair to say that their were some cases of intolerance. It was all a direct result of occupation, which influenced some of the population. had they lived in a free Poland all their lives it would not be the case.

Life / Are Poles bigots and xenophobes? [205]


The fact of the matter is that Poland was the most tolarent country in Europe!......when England and Germany threw out all their jews, who gave them a home.....When protestants and catholics were slaughtering each other in England, Poland had something called freedom of religion. And I could go on.......all you show me is some instances in the 2RP a fragile country were most of the population didn't fully understand the values and virtues which make you Polish as they were influenced by foreign powers

Life / Are Poles bigots and xenophobes? [205]


You have to understand what catholicism means to Poles, it is much more then jst a religion. It is the roots of our identity. It would be fair to say that if it wasn't for the church there would be no Poland atm. Catholicism has played monumental roles in our history. We also perceive ourselves as the Christ of nations due to our history. That is why most Poles are so devout. And most of us are very mindful of our liberal past, and being a non-catholic is absolutely not an issue.

Life / Are Poles bigots and xenophobes? [205]


Im not gay, but ur comments disgust me. Either ur hiding ur own insecurities or ur a idiot. Come on! how can we distinguish our selves from the rag heads in the middle east who stone people for being different.

Life / Are Poles bigots and xenophobes? [205]


Well I am Polish, and although I dnt live there, that is the philosophy I was not only taught as a child but the philosophy i discovered myself when reading Polish history. Also who the hell are u to say who's polish and who's not. My perspective of what it means to be Polish makes me more Polish then you. Yeah things are changing....wow....that does not destroy the virtues a values that make up the character of the nation.