Life / What Polish people think about the Italian and Spanish men? [39]

Polish girls think that Spanish and Italian men are just playboys or playboy wanna-bes looking for a quick lay, if you want a brief analysis of conventional wisdoms and stereotypes. And Polish men think that Spanish and Italian men come here to steal our girls...

Life / Do Polish People steal a lot? [330]


Stealing is one half opportunity and one half desire. Take away the opportunity and presto your stuff is still there, because desire alone doesn't cause break-ins. Can't take away the desire, though...that's just human nature. But looks like Irish just points the finger at the poverty-level scumbags while forgetting all the rich twats who steal (ie, fraud, white collar crimes, etc) not because they need it but because they wallow in gluttony and greed..

USA, Canada / What do Polish people think of the USA [287]


Its a nation started by opportunisitc bankers who took a good (bad) example from other Europeans and smote the natives into submission (American Indians). As a liberal free-market domain it is run by banks and big business, and the will of the people is either disregarded or manipulated so that they themselves don't know what they want (example: healthcare). The women are fat and the men are clueless and arrogant and they love telling dumb-Polak jokes even though most of them couldn't find Poland on the map. (just generalising). Also, interestingly Americans are convinced that they are the only free"democracy" on the face of the Earth and have a duty to spread this good word to the rest of the poor ignorant masses around the globe. But other than that, it's a swell place, great people, but I wouldn't really want to live there.


Terror is a tactic not an enemy, and that's not liberal propaganda - it's simple logic, which I am a great fan of. Fighthing a war on terror is like fighting a war against bad haircuts. It's nothing more than an excuse to extend America's power and make a lot of money in the process. A loooooot of money. That's great that some Poles consider themselves "patriots" because Polish troop presence in Iraq gives them a boner. But if you don't see the parallels between the US invasion of Iraq and Hitler's invasion of Poland, then go open a history book (you don't even have to read between the lines...)

USA, Canada / What do Polish people think of the USA [287]


He did have a reason. One of them was oil. If you don't believe me, even Alan Greenspan recently came out of the closet and said it publicly. Iraq is a huge oil producer and the first thing the US did after it invaded was secure the Iraqi oil ministry, while Baghdad sank into lawlessness. The oil ministry was immediately privatized and sold off in chunks to BP, Exxon-Mobil, etc. The other reason, of course, is that there are billions if not trillions to be made in reconstructing in rebuilding a country that you have just spent months fcuking up.

Now, if you want some coffee-sipping reading, here are the parallels hinted at:

Before Hitler invaded Poland, he spent weeks moaning in public to the Gemran people about how terrible the Poles and the Polish govt. were, and how terribly the German minority in Poland was being treated (Then on the eve of the invasion, he staged a fake Polish army attack in Gliwice as a pretext for invasion, but I'm sure you knew that already). Sound familiar?

Hitler's officer corps gave their various military operations lofty names such as "Operation Free Europe" "Operation Swift Justice" and other absurdities. Sound familiar?

Polish resistance fighters were refered to as "terrorists" in the German press. Sound familiar?

Most of Hitler's sidekicks and generals had business interests in the military-industrial complex (such as Krupps, IG FARBEN, etc) and they directly profitted by invading countries and then rebuilding them. Cheney, Bush, Rummy, Wolfowitz and company all have stakes in companies that are VERY active in Iraq. Sound familiar?

The parallels go on and on. Hitler, like Bush, had dilusions of grandeur and both men were convinced that they are not only fighting to better their countries, but to better the world. Of course if you are a fan of Reagan or Bush, it doesn't make you a bad person, nor does it make you ignorant or stupid. In a free country you can support whoever you like. In Hitler's Germany, lots of academics, scholars, business leaders and other notables were convinced he was a lovable genius until the Red Army was at their doorsteps. Another future parallel? The dollar is now worth less than the Canadian Loonie and China is America's main creditor. I would worry...

Love / Your Thoughts about 20 Year Age Difference Between Men & Women in Poland? [74]


why insane? there are more and more tourists arriving in Poland as time goes on (even Warsaw seems to be crawling with tourists and backpackers lately), if you're going to do it do it soon before the market is flooded..

Love / Is Indian/Polish relationship possible? [370]


why wouldn't it be? highly likely, maybe not, but possible, yes absolutely

USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]


We were/are seen as stupid dolts, hence the dumb Polak jokes you often hear all over the USA. Not only among the idiots you see standing around the keg at a frat party, but also in the press ( I have seen Polak jokes in Stuff magazine). Maybe we are stupid, we have a habit of worshipping and idolizing the same people who cut us up right to our faces. Pathetic.


Probably because they don't need to. Their standard of living is just as high plus they even get free health insurance. Why do you think Poles willingly go to Germany to work, but almost no one from Poland goes to Ukraine or Moldova to work?

USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]


No because I don't worship the Great Satan like many misguided people I know. I lived in America long enough to know the difference between some drunk fool that sputters off some Polak joke just to try to get a laugh and a wink out of you and someone who calls you a dumb Polak with actual venom in their voice just because you said something they didn't particularly like. And I'm not talking about one isolated ******* I came accross at a lame party, I'm talking about many wonderful Americans I have come accross. But I prefer the jokes Germans tell about Poles- I'd rather be jokingly known as thief than a retard.


So maybe there are, I was just answering Osiol's question. He asked what Americans think of Poles...

USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]

you can whitewash others but not me, gringo. Like I said, I lived in America long enough to know exactly what you folks think of Polaks so drop it, we can play this game all night...but you're right, its harmless good fun when Americans tell dumb Polak jokes, and thaTS coming from one of the least politically correct people I know...me;)

USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]

why then must you be blind to the hatred??

haha tylko zartuje cioto, wyluzuj

USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]


forget about your commie Russian and learn the noble language of your forefathers. I just saw Katyn at the cinema today, man it was depressing

USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]


just wondering have you ever been to Poland?


i'm sure "they" say all kinds of things...

USA, Canada / American people attitude towards Poles in the USA [98]

well when the war ends you can come here and goggle at all the hot chicks, but do it quick before the last of them goes to England to wait tables..

USA, Canada / What do Polish people think of the USA [287]


there is zero percent fact in this statement. I like logic, and there is no logic here:(


like plk123 said, what the hell is Guantanmo if not a concentration camp, not to mention the alleged secret CIA jails in Poland? I bet half of the people in guantanamo are there by mistake because G I Joe doesnt know the difference between Hassam Hussein and Husseim Hassam...


Randompal loves it when folks talk about a war as if it were a small business opportunity. I hope you're not Polish, because the irony wouldn't be lost on me. Irony as in, Aw **** Hitler murdered a few million Poles but maybe Poland can still be a net benefit...the US has already killed a million Iraqis, many women and their kids, but who cares theyre just stinky muslims!

USA, Canada / What do Polish people think of the USA [287]


Iraq has been a steady supplier of crude oil for years.

youtube.com/watch?v=k1oPEfa9Lws

News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]


Some chick in America asked Randompal if Polar is spoken in Poland.

USA, Canada / What do Polish people think of the USA [287]

France also has a middle class. There is a middle class in the Netherlands, in Canada, in Portugal, in Poland, the list goes on and on. What's your point?

News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]


that's called a stupid answer to a stupid question.

News / What the Polish government do to bring back home Polish immigrants? [116]


Bringing home the young batch might be a political disaster, after all they will return with all kinds of subversive anti-Radio Maryja values swimming in their heads...

News / Illegal drugs in the EU - Polish gangs are top sellers [56]


even the CIA website states this, it is well known.

News / What the Polish government do to bring back home Polish immigrants? [116]


too bad, maybe someday you'll change your mind. at least vote, and tell your Polish friends (citizens) to vote too. at least you can say you tried, that's the Truth regarding the true Polish spirit...

News / Illegal drugs in the EU - Polish gangs are top sellers [56]

black, white, yellow, pink - all races like drugs


If you think Randompal is a politically correct tree-hugging liberal, sounds like you need to head down to your local community college and sign up for a class in "Reading between the lines 101-how to read sarcasm and irony." Randompal is a staunch independent, a true free thinker, seeker of Truth.

News / Illegal drugs in the EU - Polish gangs are top sellers [56]


Just smelled some walking down Al. Jerozolimskie, a couple of guys were walking ahead of us and were sneaking tokes as they were walking. You can sell it in some clubs, but otherwise it seems to be confined to house parties and dorm rooms here and there...just like in the States.

News / Illegal drugs in the EU - Polish gangs are top sellers [56]


Don't book your flight just yet, it may not be too expensive but it's harder and harder to get. PiS has been locking up a lot of dealers recently. A gram is enough for a couple of small joints.


Dope in the US used to mean the harder stuff, but now it's a common slang term for marijuana.

News / What's the stupidest question asked about Poland? [414]


its obviuos he's only trying to agitate, he secretly enjoys trolling. he probably also enjoys smelling bicycle seats, for example, he's a closet seat-sniffer...

USA, Canada / What do Polish people think of the USA [287]


yes, those were generalizations. thank you for noticing.


tell someone who cares, because sending a man to the moon hasn't somehow changed my life for the better. why not go back to the moon and open up a starbucks there? It is well known that America has more Nobel prize winners than any other country, but based on the conversations one GENERALLY (key word) had with the locals...yeah...clueless. Don't brag about how smart you are until you start doing something about those nasty little spelling and usage errors.


Just like folks tend to do, even Yanks. That's why an American will never miss an opportunity to remind us how we should be grateful that America saved the world (WWI, WWII, etc..)....yawn....


yes I am sure. I see it every day.


wow, nothing I admire more than a well-travelled man. I've passed through Chicago also and also witnessed the famous Poles of Milwaukee Avenue. These folks seemed to be the flotsam and jetsam of Polish society - I hope they DON't come back to Poland (more Kaczynski voters, just what Poland needs)...

Don't get so upset, mr Dumbyankee, the original post called for opinions (see dictionary) of America, which by their very nature usually include generalizations. Living in Poland I've met MANY people who just simply weren't happy with the place and decided to come back. After all, home is where the heart is...

USA, Canada / What do Polish people think of the USA [287]


wouldn't most agree that Clinton was relatively well linked around the world? even if that is not so, no one is more embarassing than Bush. What is a good indicator of that? I have yet to find a single person (other than the odd American-Republican) that has anything good to say about him. Even in Poland, one of the more pro-US countries around, people seem to be unanimously aginst Bush and everyone I have ever asked regards him as an idiot.

Food / Typical lunch in Poland? [50]


kebab


anywhere between 12-15, depending on work hours


half hour usually if you are lucky, or just shove something in your mouth quickly when the boss isnt looking if unlucky


rather sandwich, or nearby cheap cafeteria unless they are CEOs, who have their little business lunches


depends on the building


sandwiches, joghurt, or kebab is very popular

USA, Canada / What do Polish people think of the USA [287]

she wanted to copy Canada's system but Republicans and her fellow Democrats were paid off by the insurance lobby to shut her up, and she was forced to abandon her ideas. The conventional wisdom is that America has gone too far down the road of privatization and national healthcare systems in the US don't stand a chance. They are even privatizing public libraries in the US now..

USA, Canada / What do Polish people think of the USA [287]

many countries have it, and yes the former Commie nations had it too. Under the COmmunists the state-run health systems were shoddy but they were there, and they did their jobs on a basic level despite many many shortcomings. Better than no healthcare, as they say. Now allmost all industrialized nations have some form of national healthcare except, as we all know, the USA. Polls show over and over again that most (not all, but still most) Americans want it, but they won't get it because Congress in the USA is bought and paid for by the AMA and the insurance industry.