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Ironside   
19 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

You still couldn't no matter how much you tried.

Said Harold. lol!
We will never find out because I appreciate Britain and do not have the inclination to interfere in their peculiar system.
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No sh1t Sherlock.

So why did you lie about it? Post #1266, topic - USA News and Poland.
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Ironside   
19 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

The threat of nukes in the hands of west-hating terrorists?

I recommend watching the old science fiction movie 'Minority Report'. It effectively illustrates the dangers of executing preemptive strikes against perceived future threats.
Ironside   
19 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

Doing what? Do they even have statutory Winter Fuel Allowances in Israel?

You are getting flustered for no reason. We are discussing the Israeli attack on Iran and its underlying reasons, particularly drawing parallels in the context of regime change. I have no plans or interest in advocating for a regime change in Britain, especially since Britain possesses nuclear weapons.
Ironside   
19 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

A union of 65 million people are unlikely to change their recently elected government (with a supermajority) just because some random foreigner "doesn't like them".

It would be a different situation if it weren't for the nuclear weapons. If I had powerful backers.
My conclusion is that Iran does not possess nuclear weapons.
Ironside   
19 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

That's the point.

I know. My point is that Israelis are doing it because they want to, not because they need to.
Ironside   
19 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

It seems you're wrong.

It doesn't matter; I still don't like them. They need to go.
Ironside   
19 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

It's all fine and dandy, but I don't like today's German elites and government. Hmm... perhaps we should replace them with descendants of the last Kaiser. Great idea!

It seems that the British government and elites are out of touch, neglecting the needs of pensioners who suffer during winter. We need a change in leadership. Let's determine the new leaders by chance, as if by the wheel of fortune.
Hey, the US seems to be more divided than ever before; there is a lot of strife. The solution? Get rid of today's elites and install a king.
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In the real world, related to Poland::
The distraction caused by U.S. actions related to Israel benefits Russia and harms Poland. The issue of Ukraine is being overlooked.
Ironside   
17 Jun 2025
Genealogy / Russian POW Camp records [71]

All I know

You knew he was detained in Russia. Your timing is great-inquiring about your grandfather in 2025 while the West is at war with Russia.
Ironside   
17 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

I was, however, talking about people (i.e. thinking human beings).

Oh elitism. You are discussing your narrow group of friends and those who impress you. I'm sure that the so-called right-wing elites in Poland do not share this infatuation with a warmongering state.
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o destroy the West with self made nukes..

I'm impressed that you're not paying attention. It seems like you're focusing on propaganda instead of reality.
It certainly satisfies a deeper need within your psyche, so I won't pass any judgment.
Ironside   
17 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

Regimes with initial popular support can lose that over time...

If they do, they do. What does it have to do with outsiders?
Ironside   
17 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

1989 and how very much many of us back then at the wrong side of the wall wished for some more foreign influence to get rid of the party baggage in East-Berlin!

There is a significant difference between the circumstances in 1989 and those in Iran. The countries involved were under Moscow's rule, and their regimes were installed by a foreign power, while Iran's current regime was established by internal forces and popular support.
Ironside   
17 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

It seems my sarcasm is lost on you. Let me clarify:
It seems excessive for external parties to interfere in another country's internal affairs and impose their standards on it.
Ironside   
17 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

You need help.

Can't you help me? Show me the errors of my way.
Ironside   
17 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

And if their prefered candidate doesn't win, they'll just falsify the elections like they did in 2009.

The same tactic that your dog, Ginger F, is using in Poland.

It sounds hauntingly familiar-an attempt to delegitimize the AfD in Germany.
Well, after all, Iranians as a lower race can't have the same rights as Germans, right?
Ironside   
17 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

is about shoring up minority rule against majority sentitment.

Oh, I'm shocked! You actually support populists!
Ironside   
17 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

Nobody responds to Bobko posts :((

'I don't understand' why Iran has a bad reputation while the real hard-core Islamists and extremists seem to reside in the UAE, a close ally of the US.
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There is a bit of this elation in the air these days too

Who are you referring to? You seem to be part of some unusual circles or cult-like groups. In general, people in Poland seem indifferent to the war; their main dilemma is whether to go on holiday to Egypt or not.
Ironside   
16 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

What evidence do you 'need'?

I disagree with your view on those negotiations. It's simple, really. You believe Iran has been offered generous terms, while I think those negotiations have hidden motives aimed at bringing Iran into submission.
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Hence the bombing of the sites where they do it

Regarding the bombing of the sites, I think they were misled and ended up bombing only decoys.
Ironside   
16 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

Do you have any evidence to support your 'suspicion' they haven't.

Simply saying no would be sufficient; you don't need to snap at me just because you lack evidence for your claim.
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And yes, it can be halted very easily (and has). Enriching uranium is slow and not at all easy.

As far as I know, they have already produced enough enriched uranium, so that's not the main issue. Up until now, they haven't been trying to build nuclear weapons, but that could change. Those bombings did not destroy crucial instruments that are well-hidden in underground complexes.
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Ironside   
16 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

my belief is in Israel that they bomb them back to the stone age before they let that happen.

The point is that Israel lacks the capability to bomb Iran into submission; Iran is not like Serbia, which can be easily overwhelmed by military force.
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IMHO its the other way around...

In my opinion, there are several factors at play. First, Netanyahu seems to need ongoing conflicts to keep himself out of prison. Israel believes that escalating tensions with Iran will pressure them into some form of submission.

The U.S. is content to let Israel take the lead, planning to step in at the right moment like a sheriff restoring order. However, there's a risk of miscalculation; Israel's Plan B might be to drag the U.S. into a war with Iran. That would be disastrous for the U.S., as they are not prepared to engage in another conflict like Vietnam.

We shouldn't jump to conclusions, as there are still several levels of escalation that could occur among all the actors involved.
Ironside   
16 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

Its the same with Israel and the nearly-nuke-ready-Mullahs! They just can't wait till the Mullahs press the button!
@ Bratwurst Boy

The problem is that there is very little that can be done to halt Iran's nuclear program. In fact, the military strikes have only encouraged Iran to pursue nuclear weapons, which they had been delaying.

Israel's actions appear to be intensifying the potential for conflict in the Middle East, perhaps hoping that the US and NATO will come to their aid.
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I suspect people have tried their damndest to do that over the decades.

Do you have any evidence to support your suspicion? It seems that the U.S. has labeled Iran as a bad actor for a long time and has not changed its stance. Furthermore, Iran has not developed nuclear weapons despite the scrutiny. Given the current situation, that may change; if they possessed nuclear weapons, no one would dare to attack them.
Ironside   
16 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

imagine

Imagine there is no heaven; it's easy if you try. This notion relates to Lennon's vision within his communist manifesto, but I prefer not to let my imagination run wild.

Your scenario seems to be aimed at evoking empathy towards Israel. I'm sorry, but I don't lack empathy. I feel deep sorrow for the toddlers being killed every day in Gaza, for instance, which is something you seem to overlook.

However, I don't focus on emotion; I rely on reason. Reason tells me that the parallels you want me to draw are misleading.

I assume you want to argue that Israel is acting in self-defense and that its actions are preemptive strikes. However, such a policy raises serious questions. How far would you go in combating real, perceived, or even imaginary threats? This mindset borders on paranoia rather than representing a sound foreign policy.
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Iran has repeatedly spoken about the idea of erasing Israel from the map.

Trump makes boastful claims almost every day, and these are part of his bargaining strategy. Would it be too far-fetched to assume that the same is true for Iran?
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hey have already attacked shipping in the straight of Hormuz.

Why not make a deal with Iran? They can guarantee an oil supply and save passage. Israel can guarantee chaos and WWIII.
Ironside   
16 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

Another example of contrasting narratives in storytelling.

When Ukraine was attacked by Russia, everyone rallied behind the victim. However, when Iran is attacked by Israel, the blame often falls on the victim.

It is acceptable to support one side or the other. It is also important to distinguish between right and wrong.
Ironside   
16 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

It does.

Poland doesn't have any specific interests in the region aside from the obvious one: oil. Poland's interest in this matter aligns with that of many other countries. This suggests that Israel is at fault for disrupting oil prices through its aggressive warmongering. The international community, including countries that want to stabilize oil prices, should take action to address this situation. Unfortunately, Israel is protected by the U.S., which is quite disappointing.
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Poland has already taken sides. It is part of the western alliance.

Additionally, Poland has taken sides and is part of the Western alliance. However, what does this Western alliance have to do with Israel? It seems as though Poland has little to gain from supporting Israel, especially considering Israel's abusive behavior. What I find most disturbing is that no one seems to be openly discussing Israel's aggressive policies, which are undermining peace and disrupting oil production in the Middle East. Instead, the conversation often shifts to criticizing Iran and its government. Really? What narrative are you following, brainwashed fellow posters?
Ironside   
15 Jun 2025
Work / Warsaw job with US experience (tech company) [11]

I cant as I got deported.

Oh, poor you. You couldn't legalize your status because you were too lazy and didn't put in the effort. Your unruly behavior and self-centered attitude led you to commit a crime. In the end, you weren't clever enough to avoid being caught, and now we have to deal with your presence.

Sometimes, I wish there were an island in the Indian Ocean where we could deport people.
Ironside   
15 Jun 2025
Feedback / I love this forum - It's so Polish: tolerant, inconsistent, amusing [337]

I don't give a damn about European history and Europe. The only country I care about is the US. Period.

If that's the case, then you are in the wrong forum. It happens: some people lose their way in the woods or wilderness, while others might lose their way in their own home. Some individuals generally struggle to stay on topic and may speak inconsistently, regardless of how many maps or tools are available to assist them.

It happens. There's no need to label them disrespectfully; they are just people, and the world shouldn't take them too seriously.
Ironside   
15 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

Poland has no interest in this region of the world. Taking sides would be unwise.
Ironside   
14 Jun 2025
Law / Gun control in Poland: should Polish people be allowed to own guns? [1070]

I appreciate the quote from mafketis about the concept of freedom and the frontier experience being interconnected. While I understand that it's part of the American experience, I believe it isn't the central issue. In this context, it's an interesting idea, but it's not particularly significant.
Ironside   
14 Jun 2025
Law / Gun control in Poland: should Polish people be allowed to own guns? [1070]

More likely it's lingering effect of the frontier experience.

There is no doubt that a lingering effect from the frontier experience exists, contributing to an atmosphere of acceptance around guns. However, I wouldn't overstate its impact. The main issue at hand is the concept of freedom and the so-called Constitutional rights. I believe you may not fully understand the U.S. Constitution and are searching for justifications to support your viewpoint on guns.