Lyzko
13 Feb 2021
Lyzko
13 Feb 2021
History / Poland's borders throughout history [25]
German atlases typically still refer to Polish cities by their "former" German names, Danzig rather than Gdansk etc.!
German atlases typically still refer to Polish cities by their "former" German names, Danzig rather than Gdansk etc.!
Lyzko
13 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Don't forget to mention sewer worker Leopold Socha and the Lwów Uprising.
Don't forget to mention sewer worker Leopold Socha and the Lwów Uprising.
Lyzko
12 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Tito's Partisans were up there, along with Jean Moulin or those intrepid heroes of Telemark:-)
Tito's Partisans were up there, along with Jean Moulin or those intrepid heroes of Telemark:-)
Lyzko
12 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
...it had the single largest resistance in Europe after France! Poland also NEVER had a pt goverment
...it had the single largest resistance in Europe after France! Poland also NEVER had a pt goverment
Lyzko
12 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Wo, people! Poland was a truly mixed bag, and therefore, individual collaborationist tendencies notwithstanding
Wo, people! Poland was a truly mixed bag, and therefore, individual collaborationist tendencies notwithstanding
Lyzko
12 Feb 2021
Language / Polish Swear Words [1242]
When once in Italy, a friend of mine at the time from Rome and I came upon two people talking together. Not knowing Italian, I figured from their voluble emotíons that they were cursing one another out. Angelina explained they were making plans for a bíg dinner party:-)
When once in Italy, a friend of mine at the time from Rome and I came upon two people talking together. Not knowing Italian, I figured from their voluble emotíons that they were cursing one another out. Angelina explained they were making plans for a bíg dinner party:-)
Lyzko
11 Feb 2021
Genealogy / Am I of Polish or German descent? [10]
Many European countries have a birthright based on country of orígin. This means that if one's birth parents are from abroad, even one born in Poland for example, might not be considered citizens aka nationals.
Many European countries have a birthright based on country of orígin. This means that if one's birth parents are from abroad, even one born in Poland for example, might not be considered citizens aka nationals.
Lyzko
11 Feb 2021
Lyzko
11 Feb 2021
Lyzko
11 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Again, the nation which gave us Szopen, Mickiewicz, Wajda, Pilecki, Wójtyla, and Karski, also gave us Roman Dmowski, Moscicki, and Rydz-Smigly! Every country has her black sheep, Poloniusz.
Again, the nation which gave us Szopen, Mickiewicz, Wajda, Pilecki, Wójtyla, and Karski, also gave us Roman Dmowski, Moscicki, and Rydz-Smigly! Every country has her black sheep, Poloniusz.
Lyzko
11 Feb 2021
Genealogy / Am I of Polish or German descent? [10]
Many Poles can claim German descent. Yet, often Poles may actually deny any German connection. Prussians, by the way, are neither German nor Slavic, but Baltic:-) Does this help?
Many Poles can claim German descent. Yet, often Poles may actually deny any German connection. Prussians, by the way, are neither German nor Slavic, but Baltic:-) Does this help?
Lyzko
11 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
I simply meant that certain segments of Polish society were in fact Nazi flunkies, however, this clearly was a minority!
I simply meant that certain segments of Polish society were in fact Nazi flunkies, however, this clearly was a minority!
Lyzko
11 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Poland is no more "guilty by association" than you or I! Poland was a mere pawn of the Nazis, forced into submission. Their record immediately post-War's anothdr matter.
Poland is no more "guilty by association" than you or I! Poland was a mere pawn of the Nazis, forced into submission. Their record immediately post-War's anothdr matter.
Lyzko
10 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Spot on, matey! History's always in search of victims, the weak link (no pun intended) on the wheel of causality. Once, it was the Jews, today the Muslims, tomorrow? Who knows for certain?
Spot on, matey! History's always in search of victims, the weak link (no pun intended) on the wheel of causality. Once, it was the Jews, today the Muslims, tomorrow? Who knows for certain?
Lyzko
10 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
There's no "version" of the Holocaust! What happened is a matter of public record, no more, no less, so let's just stop playing David Irving.
There's no "version" of the Holocaust! What happened is a matter of public record, no more, no less, so let's just stop playing David Irving.
Lyzko
10 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Apropos a Polish judge just brought action against two Holocaust scholars for allegedly downplaying Poland's role in the Holocaust. We're back to square one, folks.
Apropos a Polish judge just brought action against two Holocaust scholars for allegedly downplaying Poland's role in the Holocaust. We're back to square one, folks.
Lyzko
10 Feb 2021
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Name us a country with zero skeletons io their collective closet, I defy anybody!
Name us a country with zero skeletons io their collective closet, I defy anybody!
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Tough to accept any atrocities in one's own country, gumi.
Tough to accept any atrocities in one's own country, gumi.
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Neutrality??! Israeli Jews?? You're being sarcastic!
Neutrality??! Israeli Jews?? You're being sarcastic!
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
No nation wishes to be publically besmirched! But when extant eye-witness evidentiary accounts are overwhelming, testimony MUST be heard. @Mr. Grunvald, I too am intimitely familiar with Den norske Modstandsbevegelse :-)
No nation wishes to be publically besmirched! But when extant eye-witness evidentiary accounts are overwhelming, testimony MUST be heard. @Mr. Grunvald, I too am intimitely familiar with Den norske Modstandsbevegelse :-)
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Mr. Grunvald, Norway had the heroes of Telemark as well as the swine Quisling:-)
Mr. Grunvald, Norway had the heroes of Telemark as well as the swine Quisling:-)
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
The US is the country of my birth and my political allegiance. I am proud when my country does well, critical when she falls far short.
The US is the country of my birth and my political allegiance. I am proud when my country does well, critical when she falls far short.
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
I love my country too, Poloniusz, yet am nonetheless critical of it when and where need be.
I love my country too, Poloniusz, yet am nonetheless critical of it when and where need be.
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
Don't pay attention to Right Wing ignoramuses, gumishu:-) I was asked no question, Poloniusz.
Don't pay attention to Right Wing ignoramuses, gumishu:-) I was asked no question, Poloniusz.
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
Lyzko
9 Feb 2021
History / Malinowo: Polish-Nazi Supression? [447]
If Poland's Jews, thanks to Jan Gross's daring, and maligned, exposé re: Jedwabne in "Fear"(Strach) didn't see a shread of justice, not necessarily monetary either, it's a cinch this time 'round that nobody's going to get any consolation!
If Poland's Jews, thanks to Jan Gross's daring, and maligned, exposé re: Jedwabne in "Fear"(Strach) didn't see a shread of justice, not necessarily monetary either, it's a cinch this time 'round that nobody's going to get any consolation!