Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]

No, it's not. The who*res at CNN and MSNBC serve their leftist masters - the American subversives aka Democrats. RT serves Russia and has no reason to take sides in the US. That is why I trust them more when the subjects are the US and don't when the subjects are Russia. Russia and RT have no reason to who*re for either party in the US. What RT says about any other country is of zero interest to me.

History / The memory about the Invasion of Poland 1939 - today's events [25]

All ruling elites re-write history to cover their blunders and not to be forced to explain why so many died needlessly. It's a bit*ch to tell the parents that their son died for nothing. It's so easy to recite poems, erect monuments, and hope that those will prevent annoying questions. Like, why fight if by the end week one it was clear the "allies" were not marching in to the rescue. Delivering a piece of paper to the Germans was not rescue.

History / What do Poles owe to Germans? [451]

There is no reason to include my name in your post. I never said that Poland should be indebted to Germany for anything.

History / Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more? [369]


OK, the Civil War here. How many Americans died? Should Lincoln have been prosecuted for murder because the North wanted cheap black labor? No, it was not to abolish slavery as an act of charity.

News / PiS candidates are losing positions in EU Parliament. Will they keep power in Poland? [358]

....because, like in any corrupt crony capitalism scam, they made sure that their profits are theirs and their losses are ours.

History / The memory about the Invasion of Poland 1939 - today's events [25]


And even fewer to explain to what extent Poland brought it upon itself and could have minimized the destruction, as such subjects, analysis and conclusions are taboos. Unfortunately, Poland is not unique in this distaste to look inward.

History / Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more? [369]

I read it. It's one and a half murdered journalists a year It's one and half too many, but it's not a number that would indicate it's methodical and that Putin could have prevented them. A good question would be how many of the 26 murders ended up with convictions. And how that number compares with the similar statistics elsewhere, like in the US. To hang it on Putin, we need the dots that link between him with the murders. Just joking at a meeting somewhere is not a link.

History / Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more? [369]


Name one Putin killed.

History / Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more? [369]


You shouldn't have dropped out so early. One sentence, two errors. That's a lot of errors per sentence.
(1) As I just explained, the USSR does not exist, so neither to Soviets. Did you get it or will I have to explain it to you one more time?

(2) I am not a troll. A troll is a person who lies to rile up. I am stating honestly what I feel, therefore, I am not troll. If my views upset you, I sincerely apologize.

Now, that "sincerely" was a lie, but I just couldn't resist faking being nice.
As there a country you like? Does that make you a troll? Russia happens to be on my like list. Should I take it off to make you happier?

Are we done?

History / Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more? [369]

I knew before I pressed that red POST MESSAGE thing that, sooner or later, a post like yours will be my reward. Better than nothing. Thanks.

FYI, the USSR does not exist any more. And, yes, I respect Putin more than any other president anywhere, Trump included, if for only one and a very good reason: I see in Putin a man who knows what to say and when to keep his mouth shut. And an off-the-chart knowledge of history, plus an IQ and physical fitness to match.

Have you seen that mile-long Russian flag they unfurled recently? I wish we could do the same with the US flag here without being called names. Patriotism at its best.

If all of that is still not clear: I like Russians and Russia. With that confession out of the way, you no longer have to accuse me of what I just admitted.

Are we good now?

History / Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more? [369]


Hey, Zlatko, put that bottle away.
So, the bad and evil Russians (that was sarcasm) liked your language and the alphabet so much that they decided to actually use it and, thus, spread it. Truly evil.

After they "took" it, did you report it to the police? How did you communicate before a replacement was found? Did you use sign language?

USA, Canada / Poles Living in the Chicago Area [302]

Actually, that area is now trendy and getting expensive. Next time I am there I will check it out Patria.
The saddest thing about some of those Polish places is that they close down when the original owner retires or dies. His kids want to be doctors and lawyers, I guess.

One of those, the Sweet Cherry Resort in Michigan, is now down to special occasions. It used to be a noisy and happy place where we would go several times in summer to feel that Polish spirit. I went there just to take a look a week ago and saw a ghost town. I was the only one there.

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]


I will trust RT TV before I will trust the following: the US government, the CIA, the FBI, CNN, MSNBC, BBC, or Vatican.

Back to the subject of English shaming every other language... The correct spelling is color, honor, and program. There is absolutely no reason to add u or me.

Just curious, once you typed program, why on earth would you add me to make it into this crazy programme? What value does that me add to the word that was already clear like a bell? Is the pronunciation any different? If you don't say it, why have it?

History / Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more? [369]

(1) How many Poles were murdered by the Germans?
(2) How many Poles were murdered by the Russians?

l lived in Poland (Radom and Warsaw) till 1966. I HAVE NOT seen one Russian soldier. Ever. No military vehicles. Nothing. How can you say that Poland was occupied by the USSR.

This kind of Russophobia borders on mental disorder and is not serving Poland well. As I explained in my post 251 above, Poland is run by idiots for not inviting Russia. But, as wh*ores on the German payroll, Poland didn't miss the opportunity to invite Germany and the backstabbing allies like France, the UK and the US.

From Vlad1234:


Hey, Vlad, this is not the time to be subtle.

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]

From rt.com:

rt.com/russia/467212-russian-flag-moscow-record/

Record-breaking flag steals the show as Russians mark 350 years of national colors
As many as 1,000 people staged a spectacular stunt in Moscow, unfurling a giant Russian tricolor as part of nationwide celebrations honoring three and a half centuries of its history.

So funny! RT.com went all the way to the US for the correct spelling and ignored Queen's royal English. I guess, the Brits have too many useless u's in stock.

As a side comment, the same kind of event in the US would be hate speech. That's how far the Western insanity has become normal.

History / Do Polish people in general dislike Russia or Germany more? [369]

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I have never been so embarrassed to be connected with anything Polish. Read this
rt.com/op-ed/467618-poland-russia-ww2-anniversary/
....and you will know why.

A couple of quotes:

Conveniently forgotten among the talk of Molotov-Ribbentrop are all the deals European powers made with Hitler, from the Four Powers Pact of 1933 and the Polish-German Pact of 1934, to the 1938 Munich agreement partitioning Czechoslovakia and the non-aggression treaties the Baltic States made with Berlin in the summer of 1939.

Poland also seems to have forgotten how its "allies" Britain and France did absolutely nothing to help it face the Blitzkrieg, or that its government never declared war on the USSR, despite all the talk of "invasion and occupation."

Especially forgotten is how, once Hitler broke his word yet again and attacked the USSR in June 1941, it was the Soviet soldiers who would do the lion's share of fighting and dying to defeat the Nazis - about 80 percent of it, to be exact. Or how anywhere up to 27 million Soviet citizens perished in the war the USSR did not start, but certainly did finish.

So, who*ring for German money is so cool today. Inviting Russia that defeated Germany - not so much.

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]

I am not referring to the Southern drawl. I am referring to the standard American English spoken by the network news anchors - especially in the Midwest.

I just visited prian.ru. You can select Russian and just one other language. Guess what language it is. No, it's not the one spoken by 10 trillion people or the world's greatest lovers.

Off-Topic / DALMATIA - How much Poles love Dalmatia ? [123]

I second the motion. Fewer prophesies, less spirituality and NO religion, since religion, like NAZI's and Hitler, end conversations, not advance them.
More facts or opinions about current events.
And English is a learnable skill - if only by observing how others here do it.

Off-Topic / DALMATIA - How much Poles love Dalmatia ? [123]

I was referring to the thread title. But, considering other factors, I shouldn't have even bothered...

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]


The US pronunciation is effortless. To a non-English speaker who is just starting, all those you mentioned are not. That is why even the British groups sound more American than British when performing. I am speaking from experience, as my starting point was when I was 25 - which is late in the cycle. Kids, even if not born in English get it immediately. Adults are not that lucky.

Chinese are a bad reference. Their language is worse than water torture when you hear it. Written - forget it.
But when they come here to steal and spy, they probably switch to the victim's - that would be the US - pronunciation to make themselves more like us.

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]

What you just wrote are explanations and justifications. The facts are facts. And those as well as the trends will not change in our lifetime.

The US English is winning because this is where the money is for the singers, actors, and the writers. And it sounds so much better and clearer than ANY other language on Earth.

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]

And none ever will. The last step in this evolution is dropping that sick British accent they still teach in Poland and probably in the rest of Europe.

Off-Topic / DALMATIA - How much Poles love Dalmatia ? [123]

How does the word "love" apply here?

USA, Canada / Poles Living in the Chicago Area [302]

Just looked at the menu. Tatar and flaki...got me really hungry. My favorites.
Have you ever been to Polish Villa on Ashland near Polski Trojkat? That was the first restaurant I went to after I came here, where I hooked up with a waitress who turned to be married to a guy who got seriously pissed so he chased all over the area.

Patria was another place I remember. It was on North Avenue by Damen. Good all times...

USA, Canada / Poles Living in the Chicago Area [302]

Which Polish restaurant do you, guys, like best?

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]

I don't know as many words as you do to shine with, but I agree with you that observing some minimum standards - even in emails or posts - would go a long way in making the experience less painful. Like those damn commas which, when missing, actually change the meaning. Let's eat grandpa, as just one example.

Also, capitalizing. Not a big problem, just as a pebble in a shoe is not a big problem, either. I can still walk, but I can't enjoy the scenery as much as would without it..

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]


Thanks to you I am discovering words I didn't know existed. In my defense, I never met anyone who would use it in my presence. Until now.

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]

@Lyzko
I never said you said it. But we sure have different ways of saying the same things. My favorite colors - which are not colors at all - are black and blacker, and my posts show it. I hope.

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]

Because to us, anything above the simplest that does the job is buffoonery and another version of the look-at-me syndrome.

Off-Topic / The "Anglicization" of Europe [132]

Lyzko, now I am really curious how you are going to react to a stupid post like that. I mean being a perfect gentleman you are.