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.

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


That would have been fierce!!!!
Chillies are of course the hottest,but English mustard is even stronger than Dijon.....and add the Polish horseradish and next day is mainly spent in the bathroom.... LOL!!!

News / Poland hopes to attract hard-working, trouble-free immigarnts - Ukrainian, Belarusians and Vietnamese [139]


I only employ one Brit out of 34 employees,he is very good but in general, Brits are unemployable.


I don't employ any Jews, but have many Jewish customers, and yes, they can be quit difficult......

News / Poland hopes to attract hard-working, trouble-free immigarnts - Ukrainian, Belarusians and Vietnamese [139]

Strange.I am an employer too and apart from a couple of bad eggs,The Poles have been pretty good.
I prefer Slowaks though.
My biggest problems have come from Brazilians/Portuguese and Indians.

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


I think that one bottle between two is more than enough......and I enjoy a drink.

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


Totally agree......two?
Is three too much?

Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]


Tough,I've been there,done that,many of us here probably have,you just have to bite the bullet and get over it in the hope that it will all work out.It did for me and I am sure it did for many others.

Just giving up is pathetic.


I can't speak for The States,but no excuse in The UK.

the topic supposed to be about Poland

Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]


You're right Roz,but they all lead back to stupidity.
Even poverty is no excuse,you can eat very healthily on a low budget.
Most food that is good for you is cheap.


But it's not.

The lack of exercise is a huge problem,I agree.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]


Mate,you really do not want to know.........

Life / What is Poland's view on obesity? How healthy, fit are Poles? [166]


This is starting to happen in the UK too now.
Where America leads Britain follows....
There is no excuse for it except stupidity.

Life / Prejudice about Poles; Poland has changed [39]

Nah,lots of Indians..... :-)

Law / Weapons laws in Poland. Carrying a concealed handgun? [918]

Exactly,so I think the consensus is that we don't need more gun availability in Europe.
But if I was living in The USA or central or south america,I might have a different point of view.