USA, Canada / General differences between Poland and the USA? [184]

No,that's cool keep it coming.

USA, Canada / Any Polish people and food in Boston, MA? [16]

Merged: time Differential Poland/Boston

I live in Boston.What is the time difference between Boston and Poland?

Travel / Trip from Boston, USA to Poland - cost of stay / places to visit? [14]

Thank you all very much for your feedback,much appreciated.

History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]

Thank you,that was very insightful for me.His brother is somewhat of a crackpot from what I read on PF.Is he Still in Politics.Forgive my ignorance;But I'm trying to learn all I can about Poland.

History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]

But what has his twin been up to.Can anyone tell me?Is he still politically influential.

History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]

As I am not familiar with their politics;I couldn't say.What do the majority of Poles think of them.What American party would be the closest equivalent to theirs?What sites could I go to;that would explain the Polish political system the best.

History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]

ahhh it's refreshing to see that the political game is played the same every where.Now, how do I as an objective observer, sift through the propaganda and substantiate what's being said.I admire the articulation of Gregorz_ and johnnyM.Please cite sources?It would be much appreciated.If anyone can

History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]

thank you gumishu.This has been a very enjoyable thread.People are not so much clueless as apathetic.There is a wide gap between an honest politician and a good politician.Without the elite they can not exist.that really sucks.

History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]

Once again,Thanks for quite a stimulating as well as enlightening chat.there seems to be vitriol when discussing the twins.Before this thread I knew next to nothing about Kaczinski.I've been able to piece meal bits about his character here and there..A picture is forming.After I study more,If you will indulge me,I will also give my unbiased opinion.This how I learn best.

History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]

I didn't realize this was such a loaded topic.I guess political discussion is volatile everywhere.This was not my intention.I don't get riled up .

when it comes to politics.My willingness to learn sometimes exceeds my common sense.I apologize to the forum for this.

History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]

Did he manage to pull off an air of commonality with the average Pole?

History / Lech Kaczynski - was he a good leader? [88]

It seems to me he was uncompromising and based on what came out of his mouth,not exactly altruistic.I bet he would have fit right in

with a Communist regime.

History / Should Poland be given ANY credit for ALLOWING Jews into Poland for 1000 years? [195]

Once again I am fascinated by this bashing of Americans.I'm sure Poland has existed since time immemorial and it's ancestors came from no

where else and of course did not have to establish it's own national identity.Btw,how long has Poland been a unified cohesive state........

History / Should Poland be given ANY credit for ALLOWING Jews into Poland for 1000 years? [195]

It is not ignorant,arrogant or self serving to point out hypocrisy.As for Poland having been autonomous all this time......The U.S. has.I have absolutely no dislike for Poland.certain people post stuff that clearly berates America.It's as if they can'it distinguish the difference between

the people and the government.No matter how long it has been around;Poland has had immigrants and had to establish it's national identity.

My response is to people who say ignorant things about Americans.If you read my posts; you will see that I do not in any way try to berate

Poland or her citizens.The arrogance of some statements made on this site are laughable when pertaining to Polonia.We're all privy to hypocrisy,myself included.the question is are we aware.

History / Should Poland be given ANY credit for ALLOWING Jews into Poland for 1000 years? [195]

Either every one is an expert on the bible or no one is.That's my honest belief.

News / Controversial exhibition of Hitler's Art in Szczecin, Poland [14]

Big difference between the internment camps in America and their purpose as opposed to Auschwitz and the like.As for Hitler's art it's

nothing to write home about,But it will draw attention.

Love / Prevention of child abduction by Polish mother. [232]

Child abduction by a parent is wrong,but I feel it is not as heinous as if someone else did it.

News / Presidential elections and debates 2015 Poland [472]

Paiwan,when do your candidates start campaigning and what month are elections held in?

News / Presidential elections and debates 2015 Poland [472]

I notice that In Poland your campaigning starts a bit earlier than ours,Who is a more powerful figure the President or the Prime minister?

or does it depend on the strength of their collectiive parties?

Love / Prevention of child abduction by Polish mother. [232]

Anglik1, Only you know your motivations and the situation as it is.I myself suggest listening to your lawyer.We can go on and on

about men and women.If you have searched your heart and decided on a course.Then stick with it and You don't have to justify

yourself to anyone.I hope it works out the best for you and the child.

News / Presidential elections and debates 2015 Poland [472]

John357,Thank you.I'm not familiar with the coalition and party system of Poland.Could the President be a stronger figure based on
the strength of his party or coalition?

News / Presidential elections and debates 2015 Poland [472]

Paiwan,Is a coalition similar to a block of senators or parties.In America we have to dominant parties as I'm sure you probably know.

News / Presidential elections and debates 2015 Poland [472]

A block can refer to a group.Thanks for the info.sorry for the confusion Paiwan.

News / Presidential elections and debates 2015 Poland [472]

Paiwan, what role does your President play?Is the president usually from the same party as the PM.

News / Presidential elections and debates 2015 Poland [472]

Thank you for the information Jon357.Is there a Vice President or a Deputy PM?Do they run on the same ticket as the President

or PM candidates,or are they selected after the fact?I appreciate any information.I retain information better through dialogue than
just reading.

News / Presidential elections and debates 2015 Poland [472]

Paiwan,I should have wrote bloc of senators,I spelled it wrong.Does the PM serve at the pleasure of his party and can be removed

as in the British system?If this is so,does it also apply to your President?