Lyzko
14 Feb 2019
Genealogy / Polish Romani (gypsy) surnames [64]
Been told that my family name 'Pajdo' might well be of Roma origins.
Been told that my family name 'Pajdo' might well be of Roma origins.
Lyzko
14 Feb 2019
Life / Showing respect and appreciation by Polish people, forms of greetings in Poland. [31]
To each his/her own, I guess!
See I'm just a sucker for cavalier behavior and superficial charm:-)
To each his/her own, I guess!
See I'm just a sucker for cavalier behavior and superficial charm:-)
Lyzko
13 Feb 2019
Life / Showing respect and appreciation by Polish people, forms of greetings in Poland. [31]
Saw a movie from the mid-2000's "Rozdrodzy Café" and again was delighted to see a bunch of young Marlon-Brando types who invited several female friends for supper at their house, greeting each with the (in-)famous, reviled hand kiss.
They seemed to love it.
Saw a movie from the mid-2000's "Rozdrodzy Café" and again was delighted to see a bunch of young Marlon-Brando types who invited several female friends for supper at their house, greeting each with the (in-)famous, reviled hand kiss.
They seemed to love it.
Lyzko
13 Feb 2019
Life / Showing respect and appreciation by Polish people, forms of greetings in Poland. [31]
As I'm fond of saying, I never tire of the proverbial hand kiss whenever a lady walks into the room as part of the initial introduction, and I never will.
As I'm fond of saying, I never tire of the proverbial hand kiss whenever a lady walks into the room as part of the initial introduction, and I never will.
Lyzko
13 Feb 2019
Life / Are Poles mentally more Eastern European or Western European? [170]
Talmud contains to be sure the body of Jewish law and practices, kashrut included.
Talmud contains to be sure the body of Jewish law and practices, kashrut included.
Lyzko
11 Feb 2019
History / Poland - problem for Germany? (historically continual hostility of German state on Poland) [154]
"I'm a proud German." says Weimarer
Pride goeth before the fall, don't forget:-) says Markus
"I'm a proud German." says Weimarer
Pride goeth before the fall, don't forget:-) says Markus
Lyzko
11 Feb 2019
History / Poland - problem for Germany? (historically continual hostility of German state on Poland) [154]
Patriotism and one-sided nationalism aren't the same!
I wonder what separates AfD's future "dictatorship" from Merkel's quasi-dictatorship? One's right-leaning, the other left-leaning, and so what, actually where's the difference here?
Patriotism and one-sided nationalism aren't the same!
I wonder what separates AfD's future "dictatorship" from Merkel's quasi-dictatorship? One's right-leaning, the other left-leaning, and so what, actually where's the difference here?
Lyzko
10 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Don't know how they read in English, but I found them great fun, the few I actually read.
Don't know how they read in English, but I found them great fun, the few I actually read.
Lyzko
10 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Bingo! "Old Shatterhand & Winnetou".
Not bad for an old Saxon bumpkin who'd never set foot in the New World.
Bingo! "Old Shatterhand & Winnetou".
Not bad for an old Saxon bumpkin who'd never set foot in the New World.
Lyzko
10 Feb 2019
History / Why are Poles/Poland disliked by Germans? [140]
Poles are generally more numerous in cities such as the capital, less so in Erfurt, this is true.
Poles are generally more numerous in cities such as the capital, less so in Erfurt, this is true.
Lyzko
10 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
How about "thunder stick" (gun, firearm)?
:-)
How about "thunder stick" (gun, firearm)?
:-)
Lyzko
10 Feb 2019
History / Poland - problem for Germany? (historically continual hostility of German state on Poland) [154]
Weimarer,
Herr Hoecke has lost the way and is opting, as per usual, for easy solutions, quick-fixes if you will, to infinitely complex problems.
Not too different from Mr. Trump over in the US. Hoecke's rhetoric is nothing more than pandering to the lowest common denominator, so too the PEGIDA people!
DIfficult challenges require rethinking old, worn, and useless strategies. We all have our cross to bear and finger pointing, revisionist chat along with
not so veiled racist agendas don't solve anything.
Weimarer,
Herr Hoecke has lost the way and is opting, as per usual, for easy solutions, quick-fixes if you will, to infinitely complex problems.
Not too different from Mr. Trump over in the US. Hoecke's rhetoric is nothing more than pandering to the lowest common denominator, so too the PEGIDA people!
DIfficult challenges require rethinking old, worn, and useless strategies. We all have our cross to bear and finger pointing, revisionist chat along with
not so veiled racist agendas don't solve anything.
Lyzko
9 Feb 2019
Life / Are Poles mentally more Eastern European or Western European? [170]
I've found urban Poles completely at home in being considered Eastern Europeans with a large dose of Western culture, from their alphabet to their religion.
I readily admit that historically, the more rustic Poles from far-flung areas of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire DID tend to remain closer to the language aka local dialect and folk traditions of Ukraine and Russia than to the German-speaking regions of the West.
I've found urban Poles completely at home in being considered Eastern Europeans with a large dose of Western culture, from their alphabet to their religion.
I readily admit that historically, the more rustic Poles from far-flung areas of the former Austro-Hungarian Empire DID tend to remain closer to the language aka local dialect and folk traditions of Ukraine and Russia than to the German-speaking regions of the West.
Lyzko
9 Feb 2019
History / Why do Polish people hate to be called Eastern European? [120]
@Ironside, please explain what you mean, in English (or preferably...privately) in Polish.
Poland historically allied herself with the culture of her neighbors, above all, in her fervent practice of Roman Catholicism vs. Russian Orthodox Christianity.
Now these are facts, how can you argue with facts?
@Ironside, please explain what you mean, in English (or preferably...privately) in Polish.
Poland historically allied herself with the culture of her neighbors, above all, in her fervent practice of Roman Catholicism vs. Russian Orthodox Christianity.
Now these are facts, how can you argue with facts?
Lyzko
8 Feb 2019
Life / Are Poles mentally more Eastern European or Western European? [170]
King Ironside the Contrary strikes again!
King Ironside the Contrary strikes again!
Lyzko
8 Feb 2019
History / Why do Polish people hate to be called Eastern European? [120]
You don't know the meaning of the word "fake" then:-)
On a map, Poland is closer "East" than either Czech Republic or Slovenia etc. Therefore, it's clearly geographically Eastern, rather than Central.
You just love busting my chops, that's all. That means, you enjoy giving certain posters a hard time, arguing non-existent points.
You don't know the meaning of the word "fake" then:-)
On a map, Poland is closer "East" than either Czech Republic or Slovenia etc. Therefore, it's clearly geographically Eastern, rather than Central.
You just love busting my chops, that's all. That means, you enjoy giving certain posters a hard time, arguing non-existent points.
Lyzko
7 Feb 2019
History / Why do Polish people hate to be called Eastern European? [120]
For those among us seeking the proverbial "white man's refuge" (if that's your thingLOL), still better in Poland than Germany.
For those among us seeking the proverbial "white man's refuge" (if that's your thingLOL), still better in Poland than Germany.
Lyzko
7 Feb 2019
News / Poland in the European Union. Polexit? [559]
Already did, Rich, and I trounced ya!
Guess ya forgot that "unimportant" factoid, huh?
:-))
Already did, Rich, and I trounced ya!
Guess ya forgot that "unimportant" factoid, huh?
:-))
Lyzko
7 Feb 2019
History / Why are Poles/Poland disliked by Germans? [140]
Nadia's late twenty-something and ADORES any type of alcohol, so yes, pawian, I'm sure she heartily enjoyed the vodka, zubrowka, what ever they offered her:-)
Nadia's late twenty-something and ADORES any type of alcohol, so yes, pawian, I'm sure she heartily enjoyed the vodka, zubrowka, what ever they offered her:-)
Lyzko
7 Feb 2019
History / Why do Polish people hate to be called Eastern European? [120]
Poles often don't wish to be reminded of their Eastern or Slavic roots, instead, they wish to be associated with Poland as a Westernized democracy. Therefore, many try to stress their "Westernness":-)
That's what I've been told.
Poles often don't wish to be reminded of their Eastern or Slavic roots, instead, they wish to be associated with Poland as a Westernized democracy. Therefore, many try to stress their "Westernness":-)
That's what I've been told.
Lyzko
6 Feb 2019
News / Poland in the European Union. Polexit? [559]
You never lost an argument with one because you probably never had enough ammo to get one off the ground aka it was a stalement from the get go!
Face it, dude, you're licked and you know it:-)
You never lost an argument with one because you probably never had enough ammo to get one off the ground aka it was a stalement from the get go!
Face it, dude, you're licked and you know it:-)
Lyzko
6 Feb 2019
News / Poland in the European Union. Polexit? [559]
Analogies between Trump and Hitler ain't all that far fetched, Dirk.
Analogies between Trump and Hitler ain't all that far fetched, Dirk.
Lyzko
6 Feb 2019
Love / Do Polish guys like girls who are shy, modest and sensitive [41]
Ironside, if you have nothing of value to say, kindly button your lip unless you're willing to say something pleasant, chuck a bluff, pretend, just pretend once in a while to behave like a human being! Surprise us, why don't you
Ironside, if you have nothing of value to say, kindly button your lip unless you're willing to say something pleasant, chuck a bluff, pretend, just pretend once in a while to behave like a human being! Surprise us, why don't you
Lyzko
6 Feb 2019
Love / Do Polish guys like girls who are shy, modest and sensitive [41]
Just my two zloty worth, but although a married American man living here in the States, my encounters with young Polish men in particular, at work and socially, is that they enjoy feeling in control! Although Polish women whom I know are on the surface highly educated, capable, multilingual etc., they'll even confess that in comparison with women throughout most of Western Europe, they continue to defer to men.
While I certainly can't judge every Polish woman vs. every Polish man, I believe my extensive experience is representative of the current situation in Poland.
Just my two zloty worth, but although a married American man living here in the States, my encounters with young Polish men in particular, at work and socially, is that they enjoy feeling in control! Although Polish women whom I know are on the surface highly educated, capable, multilingual etc., they'll even confess that in comparison with women throughout most of Western Europe, they continue to defer to men.
While I certainly can't judge every Polish woman vs. every Polish man, I believe my extensive experience is representative of the current situation in Poland.
Lyzko
6 Feb 2019
News / Poland in the European Union. Polexit? [559]
Discipline needn't stifle creativity, it can, indeed it does, encourage people to work within a framework which allows for complete expression!
This idiotic notion that standard is something to avoid, that structure is tantamount to faschism and what not's a bunch of bull from beginning to end.
All one needs to do is to read "Lord of the Flies" and see what happens when untrammeled youth runs amok and individual vice is given free reign, when
the little fat kids of this world are told a la Darwin's corruptors that only the strongest and toughest are useful enough to survive ad nauseum. Who are WE to judge one's fitness? That alone emanates from G-d.
Complete lack of supervision brings out the inhuman in all of us. Give man an inch and he'll gladly take a mile, then another, then another until only ONE person;s left standing.Too little control is surely as bad as too much:-)
The rampant sickness of laissez faire capitalism has infected the European continent too, I regret to say. You've been hypnotized by false advertising.
Discipline needn't stifle creativity, it can, indeed it does, encourage people to work within a framework which allows for complete expression!
This idiotic notion that standard is something to avoid, that structure is tantamount to faschism and what not's a bunch of bull from beginning to end.
All one needs to do is to read "Lord of the Flies" and see what happens when untrammeled youth runs amok and individual vice is given free reign, when
the little fat kids of this world are told a la Darwin's corruptors that only the strongest and toughest are useful enough to survive ad nauseum. Who are WE to judge one's fitness? That alone emanates from G-d.
Complete lack of supervision brings out the inhuman in all of us. Give man an inch and he'll gladly take a mile, then another, then another until only ONE person;s left standing.Too little control is surely as bad as too much:-)
The rampant sickness of laissez faire capitalism has infected the European continent too, I regret to say. You've been hypnotized by false advertising.
Lyzko
6 Feb 2019
News / Poland in the European Union. Polexit? [559]
Would we be any less "stupified" if national education became a total free-for-all, in which everybody could learn as they pleased?? Why such fear of standards, you people?? If the individual fails in their human responsibilities to their neighbors aka fellow humans, certainly there should be someone to turn to to set things (back) on the straight and narrow as soon as things start to go awry! We see something bad begin to happen, nip it in the bud before it gets worse.
Would we be any less "stupified" if national education became a total free-for-all, in which everybody could learn as they pleased?? Why such fear of standards, you people?? If the individual fails in their human responsibilities to their neighbors aka fellow humans, certainly there should be someone to turn to to set things (back) on the straight and narrow as soon as things start to go awry! We see something bad begin to happen, nip it in the bud before it gets worse.
Lyzko
5 Feb 2019
News / Poland in the European Union. Polexit? [559]
Ahem, I'd choose a different book upon which to base your ideas, Milo. By such logic, a traffic cop, school board, oversight body of any kind or what have you is somehow sinisterly "dictatorial" by its very nature, if only to attempt to tame and control our most human instinct, notably to take unfair advantage of a given situation or rest somebody else's sweat and toil to exact personal profit....
Ahem, I'd choose a different book upon which to base your ideas, Milo. By such logic, a traffic cop, school board, oversight body of any kind or what have you is somehow sinisterly "dictatorial" by its very nature, if only to attempt to tame and control our most human instinct, notably to take unfair advantage of a given situation or rest somebody else's sweat and toil to exact personal profit....
Lyzko
5 Feb 2019
News / Poland in the European Union. Polexit? [559]
Why then in heaven's name do you both contend that the EU is some sort of conspiratorial "dictatorship", hell bent on destroying European freedoms?
It almost seems as if you've given prepared answers of what you're supposed to say.
Why then in heaven's name do you both contend that the EU is some sort of conspiratorial "dictatorship", hell bent on destroying European freedoms?
It almost seems as if you've given prepared answers of what you're supposed to say.
Lyzko
5 Feb 2019
Lyzko
5 Feb 2019
News / Poland in the European Union. Polexit? [559]
Each of your responses is sooooo PC, as if right on cue. Whom are you trying to impress, you guys?
Each of your responses is sooooo PC, as if right on cue. Whom are you trying to impress, you guys?