Polonia / POLES vs BULGARIANS [160]

I don't imagine many here are well qualified to speak on Bulgarian issues. I won't enter into a discussion abound with misconceptions and 'quarter-truths' if I could coin that phrase.

UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [283]

The only real reason that they may not fit in is trying to insist on their culture being elevated beyond that which is should be afforded. Otherwise, what's the problem?

Polonia / POLES vs BULGARIANS [160]

Sorry, your post suggested sth different but thanks for qualifying what you said.

Life / Why Do You Love Poland? [907]

Thanks for seeing that, grubas :) He is a troll that posts rubbish. He doesn't even live here. Best ignored as he has no real experience.

Travel / Visiting Poland - A bit worried about social attitudes and racist inclinations.. [80]

Most Poles are not openly racist. The footie guys joke about it but it's a very different thing from brutally beating up a black guy. People the world over see differences and the Poles are no different.

Polonia / POLES vs BULGARIANS [160]

Any proof of that, Lyzko? Besides, many Poles did help the Jews by hiding them. Just try to imagine how it was. Poles have always been a family-oriented culture so how long was their Jewish guest gonna stay? Are you out helping Iraqis being unfairly slaughtered in huge numbers?

UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [283]

A moan-in? Over what?

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

Then sth must have changed from my studies as nations clearly had the choice whether to join or not. I can't see that having changed.

UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [283]

Oh, some Poles can riot but they'd prefer to moan first ;)

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

That's my understanding, peterweg. EU Law was my major so I should know such things.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

Gazzaroon, really? Did it form part of a Protocol? Britain has always been able to opt out through banging on about fudging of the convergence criteria.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

Chicago Pol? Materialism is not so intertwined with religion IMHO. Again, a simple label slap with no real rational thought behind it. Be ashamed of yourself ;) ;)

Peterweg, less of the naivety please. These loans are thrust on people through excessive persuasion. Call it unofficial compulsion if you will.

Nomad, glad you see the facade :)

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

Exactly, sascha. They count on the stupidity of people.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

The crisis was more in peoples' confidence in spending as opposed to anything else. Given that the layperson knows very little of economics, pulling the wool over their eyes was easy.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

German foxes, right :)

Poland's success has to have its limits ;)

Slavic business? Nah, that's mafia business. Big difference!

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

Crow, be careful with Russia.

Now, Poland. The OP was likely engaging in scaremongering tactics. Poland always has the trump card of shale gas and I don't want the Russians to stand in their way on that one. Let the people have fun together but Tusk take heed of a bullish Putin.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

The EU will be nice to them for some time longer, until Germany starts struggling ;) Then debts will be reigned in :)

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

Crow, I can't believe what you have just said. Russia will give Serbia nothing of their wealth. They just use yourselves and Montenegro for property gains as their mafia profits.

Now, Poland is not in a dire predicament at all. Only external factors like the IMF or World Bank can cripple them.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

What's on offer, Crow? :)

Crow, you are an economist, right? Do you look at the Polish market or only the Serbian? You'd see that the Polish market is strong, I'm sure. As Poles gather more and more know-how, they will waltz past many Westerners, esp in IT.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

Nomad, I am far from being your standard Westerner, very far. There is a lot of poverty in Scotland too, you know? Social economy, LOL. Havering away there, nomad.

Crow, if???

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

Much depends on terrain too, nomad. Poland has far better transport links and that's key to business too. Please don't tell me the infrastructure in Turkmenistan is half as good as it is here.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

It is enough for many to live more comfortably.

Poles have learned to live with less, nomad. They have tricks that no others know ;) ;) Poles now tend to talk more about things which are not right in their country. I really don't foresee rioting here in the near future, far from it.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

You are kidding me, right? Do you want me to forward you some documentaries of drugs passing from Afghanistan to there?? Do some research, nomad. They are trying to clamp down but it's not easy. Anyway, back on topic.

Poland has chosen to embrace capitalism and it just needs to focus in on job creation. However, much rests with the people to carve out opportunities for themselves. With the help of the EU, Poles have forged meaningful partnerships and will not be filing for bankruptcy for a very long time.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

Yes but take away the drugs money from Turkmenistan and how many truly live off of their natural resources, nomad? Be realistic! Is the wealth evenly shared? Poland seems to be moving forward well so why the pessimism?

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

If Poland can keep the IMF at arms length then it has a prayer. It has done so quite effectively to date but excessive compassion will be Poland's downfall. Look at how Yugoslavia fell into debt and who was principally behind it.

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

Stats, prats and fatcats

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

No immigrants, southern??

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

One set of stats says this, another says that. The most important thing is that the people keep the faith and also live within their means. Materialism is overrated anyway.

News / What Polish diaspora need and expect from Poland, from Poles in Poland? [43]

Communism certainly reared such grouchy sorts. I don't think they can expect any help from good-minded people.

Crow, Poles earn enough in America to help build things for their families back here.

UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [283]

If it isn't crystal clear by now, I hate classifications.

So sb from Szczecin is Eastern European but the German guy just 2 mins across the border is Western European? So who is Central European? It's all BS about labels.