Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


What I meant was that they are not especially Polish.
As in eaten by so many other people.

Language / "Putschke" - Please help me figure out a nickname my grandfather called me [30]

Sounds like he was calling you a fat arse......but in an affectionate way.....

History / Modern myths and legends about communist past in Poland [250]

Great quote!
And that is the problem with Socialism.....and it makes me wonder why so many people, especially youngsters, still support it.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Not sure that Cod livers are particularly Polish.
But they are good for you.

History / Heritage of partitions still present in Poland [107]


Or worse still, it belongs to me.

Food / Polish kishka [76]


That's because it is blood sausage.... :-)
I don't have a problem with it,but then, I have an iron constitution and am used to French cuisine, which has much more disgusting stuff than Polish cuisine....LOL!!

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]


Maybe,maybe not,but it is now.

History / Polish attitudes towards ex-Soviet republics joining NATO [116]


Enough Rich,even I am starting to believe you now.....you push it too far mate.

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]

"The EU is a monument to the vanity of [socialist] intellectuals, whether it fails is certain only the total damage is unknown." Margaret Thatcher.

She was 100% right, as usual.

History / Polish attitudes towards ex-Soviet republics joining NATO [116]

Yeah, for me, the old Polish Commies were just as bad as German Nazis or Russian Commies.
Probably worse, because they were traitors too.

History / Heritage of partitions still present in Poland [107]


No.And I don't think there is a pattern.
Which is I why was suspicious of the intentions of your post.
Seems I may have been wrong to suspect you.
But I am an old cynic.... :-)

History / Heritage of partitions still present in Poland [107]

I have been to Poland countless times.
Never lived or worked there, but besides holidays, spent long periods with family all over the country.
Western Poland is more affluent than Eastern Poland.
But I think large parts of Southern Poland is very affluent too.
I think you are wrong to equate affluence and perhaps insinuate educational levels with how people vote.
They tried to do that in The UK about the Brexit vote and it has backfired big time.
I think that how people vote goes much deeper than affluence and education.

History / Heritage of partitions still present in Poland [107]


Not the sort of response I would expect from a man who teaches children for a living.
Idiotic.

History / Heritage of partitions still present in Poland [107]


And your point is?
Whilst I think this thread is interesting I am a bit concerned about your motives for starting it.

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]

Could not agree more.

History / Polish attitudes towards ex-Soviet republics joining NATO [116]

I said that I doubt it will happen, but implied that we cannot foretell the future.
Why are you asking me random questions that I did not address in my post?

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]


Where do you get your information from?
Some sort of "Dark Side Wikipedia"?
All bollox....it has always been harder to get into The US than The UK.

History / Polish attitudes towards ex-Soviet republics joining NATO [116]


I doubt that will happen, but none of us forsaw the collapse of Russian controled Eastern Europe either.

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]


Pawian does not seem to be able to understand this.

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]


So true.And this is true for many EU members.
It is such a shame that more people cannot see this fundamental and basic truth.

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]


I have profited from cheap Polish workers,cheap Slowaks,cheap Romanians,cheap Bulgarians and cheap Indians.
Doesn't mean I think it is right.
I don't believe in governments imposing a minimum wage either, because now, that is all that is on offer.
A free market is better for unskilled workers because companies will offer more competitive salaries instead of the bare legal minimum.
Socialism does not work my friend.

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]

@pawian
But you're taking an EU view of the situation.
Many people in their own countries can't comprehend why their own nations problems are not being addressed before other nations problems.
And it is a legitmate argument.
Why give money to beggars when your own children are starving?

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]

For Poland, The EU has mainly been pro's, as it is for most of the poorer European countries.
For the wealthier states, it has mainly been negatives.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Not sure about every 7 years, but certainly, your tastes do change from a very early age.
I love things now that I used to hate and vice versa.
As a side note, Brazilian BBQ restaurants do some great cuts of meat, chicken livers and hearts are amongst them.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Nothing wrong with chicken livers.
Very tasty and probably quite healthy too.

News / Petition for War Crimes Reparations for Poland [126]

We all know who owned the beach......just as they do now......The Germans.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

Every plate looks delicious Pawian.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


I am sad to hear that you suffered bowel cancer Doug,one of my uncles had it,he too ate a lot of cured meats.

But I and many people I know have eaten it almost daily with no ill effect.
Whilst I am sure the stats are right, if we did everything the doctors tell us, life would be very boring....
We all gotta go one day...the best thing is to do everything you want in moderation, I am sure that a contended life increases longevity.

Are you aware that lung cancer amongst non smokers is on the increase?
Sometimes, doing all the right things doesn't save you.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]

The sausage, onion and bread look great!
Shame about the pineapple........should be an ogorki.....

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1450]


I have never heard of or even tasted Russian mustard.
So you may be right.