delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Polack/American Polonia/Plastic Pole "culture" [568]
I suppose that's why we use the term "dumb Polack".
I suppose that's why we use the term "dumb Polack".
delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Polack/American Polonia/Plastic Pole "culture" [568]
But there's a big difference. Ethnically, Poles are a mess, but nationality wise, they're clearly Polish.
But there's a big difference. Ethnically, Poles are a mess, but nationality wise, they're clearly Polish.
delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Doesn't matter if it's too expensive to provide - it's a right afforded to all EU citizens to access information in their own language. Given the vast amounts of money poured into Poland by the EU, the least they could do is provide information in my own tounge.
Does Poland provide full access to information in Lithuanian and German?
Was this the Daily Mail? ;)
Anyway, I see no problem with it - if there was a specific problem with Polish drivers going the wrong way, then why the hell not?
Likely never: it's too expensive to provide and not a priority.
Doesn't matter if it's too expensive to provide - it's a right afforded to all EU citizens to access information in their own language. Given the vast amounts of money poured into Poland by the EU, the least they could do is provide information in my own tounge.
Does Poland provide full access to information in Lithuanian and German?
Yes. As per a British paper they were "ILLEGAL" (emphasis theirs).
Was this the Daily Mail? ;)
Anyway, I see no problem with it - if there was a specific problem with Polish drivers going the wrong way, then why the hell not?
delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Were they?
I wonder when EU citizens will get their right to access information in their native language?
What you also failed to mention is that those signs in Polish were actually deemed illegal, so for now Poland has nothing to reciprocate in this respect.
Were they?
Well done. Now when will speakers English in Poland get the same rights as Poles have the UK?
I wonder when EU citizens will get their right to access information in their native language?
delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Polack/American Polonia/Plastic Pole "culture" [568]
Oh jeez..if they go around acting superior because of being half Scottish, they'll be beaten until they learn ;) I'd hope that they would follow Miroslav Klose's lead and simply call themselves European :P
It's a form of snobbery, I think. It's ridiculous when you look at American history - it's got a rich, deep history - they really, really do not need to call themselves anything but American.
And delphiandomine, if or when you have kids, will they be plastic Scots? :)
Oh jeez..if they go around acting superior because of being half Scottish, they'll be beaten until they learn ;) I'd hope that they would follow Miroslav Klose's lead and simply call themselves European :P
Why are Americans so fond of ethnicity? A new culture looking for something older, possibly deeper? I do not mean to insult anyone here, America is a relativity new country, that's all.
It's a form of snobbery, I think. It's ridiculous when you look at American history - it's got a rich, deep history - they really, really do not need to call themselves anything but American.
delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
No doubt there'll be some source produced which only not blames Lithuanians, but also blames Tusk, Komorowski, Gazeta Wyborcza, Jews and TVN.
I wonder if we'll see any source provided?
You'll just react as you did when asked to quote a reliable source for your lie about Polish children being prevented from chatting in Polish in Lithuanian schools.
No doubt there'll be some source produced which only not blames Lithuanians, but also blames Tusk, Komorowski, Gazeta Wyborcza, Jews and TVN.
I wonder if we'll see any source provided?
delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
Genealogy / Jewish Roots of Poland [638]
Yup, it's a shame that the II RP chose to be such nationalist and xenophobic in its nature - from everything I've read, the Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth was truly ahead of its time.
This should never be forgotten. Compared to other countries, Poland was a safe haven for Jews otherwise Poland would not have had so many Jews there.
Yup, it's a shame that the II RP chose to be such nationalist and xenophobic in its nature - from everything I've read, the Polish-Lithuanian commonwealth was truly ahead of its time.
delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
What's that, you can't find a source for your lies about Polish children being prevented from speaking Polish in Lithuania?
What's that, you can't find a source for your lies about Polish children being prevented from speaking Polish in Lithuania?
delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
So? Doesn't matter what it used to be like, all that matters is the here and now. And right now, Vilnius is Lithuanian.
Consider this a request. Surely it's not so hard to find? I mean, I suppose such an act would be reported all over the Polish press.
As far as I am aware London was never part of Polish territory. Much or Lithuania and all of Vilnius used to be in Poland. Perhaps you should read some history before making a fool out of yourself again.
So? Doesn't matter what it used to be like, all that matters is the here and now. And right now, Vilnius is Lithuanian.
It went like this: I said: Polish children are prevented from chating in Polish in Lithuanian schools, for which I did not provide a source since I didn't find it necessary as it is only a small part of a larger government policy to destroy Polish culture. Had someone requested it, I would have looked for it again.
Consider this a request. Surely it's not so hard to find? I mean, I suppose such an act would be reported all over the Polish press.
delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
Food / Taste of food in Poland vs other countries [186]
Likewise, there's not much in British cuisine that takes skill either. I'm thinking now about specifically Scotland - there's really not much that's difficult to make.
Where Britain is miles ahead is in the talent of the chefs to steal other cuisines and blend it into something palatable. There's just not the same "foodie" culture here - I know one restaurant owner who was shocked to discover that most kitchens just source their food from Makro/Selgros.
Please tell me a Polish dish that takes skill to cook???
Likewise, there's not much in British cuisine that takes skill either. I'm thinking now about specifically Scotland - there's really not much that's difficult to make.
Where Britain is miles ahead is in the talent of the chefs to steal other cuisines and blend it into something palatable. There's just not the same "foodie" culture here - I know one restaurant owner who was shocked to discover that most kitchens just source their food from Makro/Selgros.
delphiandomine
3 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Polack/American Polonia/Plastic Pole "culture" [568]
I must admit, there's stupid, and then there's Polonia stupid.
The American Polonia ("Polacks") are exceptionally stupid, yes. It's like they've taken the worst of Polish stupidity and incorporated it into American stupidity - yielding a particular blend of stupidity that only American Polacks could have.
Yes :( Why the hell doesn't Europe do that kind of food well? :(
Get a map. And look at it. You'll find that Scots are Brits too.
I must admit, there's stupid, and then there's Polonia stupid.
Not only you dislike our Polonia, you think they are exceptionaly stupid. Bravo.
The American Polonia ("Polacks") are exceptionally stupid, yes. It's like they've taken the worst of Polish stupidity and incorporated it into American stupidity - yielding a particular blend of stupidity that only American Polacks could have.
Just throwing this one out there....any thoughts? Anyone offended? Hungry?
Yes :( Why the hell doesn't Europe do that kind of food well? :(
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2010
Food / Taste of food in Poland vs other countries [186]
Haven't you heard about the subtleties of bigos? Every time you warm it up, it tastes more and more of rotten, smelly old socks ;)
Haven't you heard about the subtleties of bigos? Every time you warm it up, it tastes more and more of rotten, smelly old socks ;)
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2010
Food / Taste of food in Poland vs other countries [186]
No way, it's fantastic.
Polish milk, especially the UHT stuff is ****
No way, it's fantastic.
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2010
Life / My experience in Poland 15 years ago as an American trying to live and work there. [167]
In all honesty, the work looks like the rantings of someone delusional on acid or similar.
Not bad as an attempt to produce something with the atmosphere of "fear and loathing" or similar - but please, don't insult our intelligence by pretending that it's real.
You may place "reality" in quotes all you wish, as if to cast doubt that the stories are true. It is all true, but, honestly, I don't care if you, or others, believe it or not.
In all honesty, the work looks like the rantings of someone delusional on acid or similar.
Not bad as an attempt to produce something with the atmosphere of "fear and loathing" or similar - but please, don't insult our intelligence by pretending that it's real.
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Certainly. First thing I found was this -
Publications "Polish Gazeta " and "Nasz Dziennik " that the officer BOR Jacek Pig , who was killed in the crash near Smolensk , he had to call his wife after the plane crash , had violated a basic principle of honest journalism , ie the principle of truth - assessed the Media Ethics Council .
Liars.
Certainly. First thing I found was this -
Publications "Polish Gazeta " and "Nasz Dziennik " that the officer BOR Jacek Pig , who was killed in the crash near Smolensk , he had to call his wife after the plane crash , had violated a basic principle of honest journalism , ie the principle of truth - assessed the Media Ethics Council .
Liars.
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2010
Food / Taste of food in Poland vs other countries [186]
Polish toast bread + Polish UHT milk = fantastic :)
(I love the way that their "toast" bread is so sweet)
Polish toast bread + Polish UHT milk = fantastic :)
(I love the way that their "toast" bread is so sweet)
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2010
Food / Taste of food in Poland vs other countries [186]
Yes, but my favourite involves plain chicken :)
I can't comment for American food, but British meat tends to be of a very low quality from most suppliers unless it's a "premium" product. I can see how they might complain - they probably also can't cook very well and are used to being fed by Babcia ;)
Yes, but my favourite involves plain chicken :)
I can't comment for American food, but British meat tends to be of a very low quality from most suppliers unless it's a "premium" product. I can see how they might complain - they probably also can't cook very well and are used to being fed by Babcia ;)
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2010
Life / My experience in Poland 15 years ago as an American trying to live and work there. [167]
Certainly, the market for such "reality" books never got off the ground really.
That really is something of a long shot!
Certainly, the market for such "reality" books never got off the ground really.
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2010
Food / Taste of food in Poland vs other countries [186]
As far as I'm concerned, the quality of meat far surpasses all but premium, "farmers" meat in the UK. Can't comment for elsewhere, but the quality of chicken is definitely on another level.
If they were eating cheap food (as they undoubtably were), then yes, the quality was probably less.
Are these Poles correct or are they just complaining?
As far as I'm concerned, the quality of meat far surpasses all but premium, "farmers" meat in the UK. Can't comment for elsewhere, but the quality of chicken is definitely on another level.
If they were eating cheap food (as they undoubtably were), then yes, the quality was probably less.
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
No, Jola, we want the rules from you. Torq and pawian have given us what's publicly available, and linked us to sources which are credible. They admit happily that they don't have any evidence of it - nor are they claiming that such rules exist. YOU on the other hand brought up the "ban on Polish speaking" - and still haven't provided us with a credible source.
The newspaper was convicted in a Polish court of lying. Say no more. Torq and pawian can provide credible sources about this - why can't you?
Or are you admitting that you think that convicted liars are a good source of information?
Pawian, Torq, step back and realize that Harry and Dolph have sent you on a goose chase digging up a quote you haven't even quoted. Even demanded Lithuanian school rules from you. lol.
No, Jola, we want the rules from you. Torq and pawian have given us what's publicly available, and linked us to sources which are credible. They admit happily that they don't have any evidence of it - nor are they claiming that such rules exist. YOU on the other hand brought up the "ban on Polish speaking" - and still haven't provided us with a credible source.
and took the opportunity to repeatedly smear Gazeta Polska, as if they have ever read it.
The newspaper was convicted in a Polish court of lying. Say no more. Torq and pawian can provide credible sources about this - why can't you?
Or are you admitting that you think that convicted liars are a good source of information?
delphiandomine
2 Nov 2010
Genealogy / Americans of Polish descent. How many of us are on Polish forums? [216]
Certainly so - the achievements of the United States of America should not be downplayed in anyway. One of the greatest things about America is that you're not afraid to admit when you've been bad in history - it's obvious from American sources that you're deeply ashamed of the treatment of native Americans for instance.
I could talk for hours about American history and how endlessly interesting it is.
A great nation I may add.
Certainly so - the achievements of the United States of America should not be downplayed in anyway. One of the greatest things about America is that you're not afraid to admit when you've been bad in history - it's obvious from American sources that you're deeply ashamed of the treatment of native Americans for instance.
I could talk for hours about American history and how endlessly interesting it is.
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Polack/American Polonia/Plastic Pole "culture" [568]
I'd hope that they would be able to read history sources from different places and come to a balanced conclusion, rather than simply repeating whatever nonsense they read in Gazeta Polska.
I mean that most of them are completely unable to make up their own minds, instead relying on what hateful, xenophobic newspapers tell them.
What do you mean by Polish Americans should have a decent critical viewpoint???
I'd hope that they would be able to read history sources from different places and come to a balanced conclusion, rather than simply repeating whatever nonsense they read in Gazeta Polska.
What do you mean by Polish Americans "have quite the opposite"??
I mean that most of them are completely unable to make up their own minds, instead relying on what hateful, xenophobic newspapers tell them.
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2010
Life / My experience in Poland 15 years ago as an American trying to live and work there. [167]
Well, of course - a diary should at least pretend to be real.
I suppose there's a touch of the "Merde" books there too.
Yes but all true.
Well, of course - a diary should at least pretend to be real.
I suppose there's a touch of the "Merde" books there too.
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2010
Life / My experience in Poland 15 years ago as an American trying to live and work there. [167]
Great piece of fiction, reminds me of one of Andy McNab's books which was set in Estonia in the late 1990's. The atmosphere also reminds me of one book by Dick Francis, set in Moscow in the 1980's.
Great piece of fiction, reminds me of one of Andy McNab's books which was set in Estonia in the late 1990's. The atmosphere also reminds me of one book by Dick Francis, set in Moscow in the 1980's.
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2010
USA, Canada / Polack/American Polonia/Plastic Pole "culture" [568]
Oh yes, that was where I started really. Discovering why Poland mentioned Napoleon by name in their anthem was a great starting point :)
Read the words of Mazurek, there is a story... i.e."Póki my żyjemy" etc.
Oh yes, that was where I started really. Discovering why Poland mentioned Napoleon by name in their anthem was a great starting point :)
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Yup, that's what I think might have happened as well. I'm still waiting for some sort of credible published source about it (the Tygodnik Powszechny source is good, doesn't mention this alleged ban though) - but I think I'll be a long time in waiting.
If there were actual rules published about this, I dare say it would be all over the Polish media by now.
Yup, that's what I think might have happened as well. I'm still waiting for some sort of credible published source about it (the Tygodnik Powszechny source is good, doesn't mention this alleged ban though) - but I think I'll be a long time in waiting.
If there were actual rules published about this, I dare say it would be all over the Polish media by now.
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2010
Genealogy / Americans of Polish descent. How many of us are on Polish forums? [216]
America has a hell of a lot to be proud of, and when people say "America has no history" - they're being rude at best. American history is very, very interesting - how can people deny history to America when it's much older than many other European states?
Even Germany was only created in 1870!
America has a hell of a lot to be proud of, and when people say "America has no history" - they're being rude at best. American history is very, very interesting - how can people deny history to America when it's much older than many other European states?
Even Germany was only created in 1870!
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
You know, that newspaper seems to be what I've actually been looking for - something middle of the road that doesn't resort to sensationalism.
"Tygodnik Powszechny" is the last newspaper in Poland that can be described as PiS supporters :)
You know, that newspaper seems to be what I've actually been looking for - something middle of the road that doesn't resort to sensationalism.
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
What has Tusk got to do with the fact that Gazeta Polska are convicted liars?
Anyway, the average PiS voter fully supports bashing Lithuania.
What has Tusk got to do with the fact that Gazeta Polska are convicted liars?
Anyway, the average PiS voter fully supports bashing Lithuania.
delphiandomine
1 Nov 2010
Genealogy / Americans of Polish descent. How many of us are on Polish forums? [216]
What special perks and privileges are available to those that are non-White?
What special perks and privileges are available to those that are non-White?