Lyzko
24 Jul 2017
Lyzko
23 Jul 2017
Travel / Pot in Poland for tourists [285]
My own feelings about marijuana are that, compared with cigarettes or conventional alcoholic beverages, pot over time distorts (often permanently) the users ability to think and reason, to make independent judgement! When someone on the street appears to be unsually chatty, while appearing normal, only to erratically yell, gesture wildly and stare etc.several seconds later, this can normally be attributed to some sort of illicit drugs aka "controlled substances".
Whether or not cannabis can actually '"treat" glaucoma among other conditions, remains to be seen:-)
My own feelings about marijuana are that, compared with cigarettes or conventional alcoholic beverages, pot over time distorts (often permanently) the users ability to think and reason, to make independent judgement! When someone on the street appears to be unsually chatty, while appearing normal, only to erratically yell, gesture wildly and stare etc.several seconds later, this can normally be attributed to some sort of illicit drugs aka "controlled substances".
Whether or not cannabis can actually '"treat" glaucoma among other conditions, remains to be seen:-)
Lyzko
22 Jul 2017
Travel / Pot in Poland for tourists [285]
I'd imagine certain resort-type places such as Zakopane in the Tatras would perhaps welcome this tourism.
I'd imagine certain resort-type places such as Zakopane in the Tatras would perhaps welcome this tourism.
Lyzko
22 Jul 2017
Travel / Pot in Poland for tourists [285]
Your English seems relatively fluent and so if you find locals who actually can communicate with you, you'll soon see your English will go a great deal further than Swedish in Poland:-)
By the way, when I was in Sweden (having visited there before journeying on to Poland), I found English only took me so far. If I hadn't learned Swedish, I'd have been in a quandry many a time.
Enjoy!
Your English seems relatively fluent and so if you find locals who actually can communicate with you, you'll soon see your English will go a great deal further than Swedish in Poland:-)
By the way, when I was in Sweden (having visited there before journeying on to Poland), I found English only took me so far. If I hadn't learned Swedish, I'd have been in a quandry many a time.
Enjoy!
Lyzko
22 Jul 2017
Travel / Pot in Poland for tourists [285]
You'll doubtless find the Poles a tad more conservative in general regarding such matters in contrast with the Swedes:-) While to be sure, marijuana usage rarely has the same stigma as it has here in the US, Poland is a conservative Catholic, rather than a more traditionally liberal-leaning, leftish Lutheran one.
Polish can be a challenge for you. Stick with it though and you won't regret it:-)
You'll doubtless find the Poles a tad more conservative in general regarding such matters in contrast with the Swedes:-) While to be sure, marijuana usage rarely has the same stigma as it has here in the US, Poland is a conservative Catholic, rather than a more traditionally liberal-leaning, leftish Lutheran one.
Polish can be a challenge for you. Stick with it though and you won't regret it:-)
Lyzko
22 Jul 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
In comparison with the US however, Germany (not sure about Poland in this respect) appoints "professional" jurors (Schoeffen) to serve behind closed doors before a judge renders the final decision. This is presumably to insure a carefully and accurately arrived at verdict, impartiality not being an issues as it is here in the States.
In comparison with the US however, Germany (not sure about Poland in this respect) appoints "professional" jurors (Schoeffen) to serve behind closed doors before a judge renders the final decision. This is presumably to insure a carefully and accurately arrived at verdict, impartiality not being an issues as it is here in the States.
Lyzko
22 Jul 2017
UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [283]
One of the master stylists of the English language was Joseph Conrad - a native POLE who didn't even learn English until a twenty-five-year old seaman!! His writing surely belongs to England as to no other country, just like Hardy, Dickens or Maugham:-)
One of the master stylists of the English language was Joseph Conrad - a native POLE who didn't even learn English until a twenty-five-year old seaman!! His writing surely belongs to England as to no other country, just like Hardy, Dickens or Maugham:-)
Lyzko
22 Jul 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
Seems to an outsider that Poland is about to implode, at least so long as PiS appears so hated. Not that KOD's much better, yet apparently a majority of the entire country came out several days ago in favor of less gov't interference in the court system:-)
Seems to an outsider that Poland is about to implode, at least so long as PiS appears so hated. Not that KOD's much better, yet apparently a majority of the entire country came out several days ago in favor of less gov't interference in the court system:-)
Lyzko
21 Jul 2017
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]
"Direct democracy"
Kind of takes me back to that well-known riposte of Gandhi's when asked his opinion of Western Civilization: "Sounds like a marvelous idea, why doesn't somebody try it?"
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"Direct democracy"
Kind of takes me back to that well-known riposte of Gandhi's when asked his opinion of Western Civilization: "Sounds like a marvelous idea, why doesn't somebody try it?"
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Lyzko
19 Jul 2017
Lyzko
15 Jul 2017
News / Poland has accepted over a million Ukrainian refugees. Why does the EU keep telling propaganda about Poland? [304]
I always was divided about that. Sad it's come to this, tragic, really.
I always was divided about that. Sad it's come to this, tragic, really.
Lyzko
15 Jul 2017
News / Poland has accepted over a million Ukrainian refugees. Why does the EU keep telling propaganda about Poland? [304]
Agree 100% with you there, Maf! Glad to see we still see eye to eye on some things:-)
Agree 100% with you there, Maf! Glad to see we still see eye to eye on some things:-)
Lyzko
15 Jul 2017
News / Poland has accepted over a million Ukrainian refugees. Why does the EU keep telling propaganda about Poland? [304]
Statistically correct, Maf. And yet how in heaven's name do we separate the rotten apples from the rest of the bleedin' batch, would you tell me?
Statistically correct, Maf. And yet how in heaven's name do we separate the rotten apples from the rest of the bleedin' batch, would you tell me?
Lyzko
15 Jul 2017
News / Poland has accepted over a million Ukrainian refugees. Why does the EU keep telling propaganda about Poland? [304]
I'll grant you that much! On the other hand, ISIS doesn't represent the whole of Islam any more than the mega militant Meier Kahane represented all Jews or even Israelis!
I'll grant you that much! On the other hand, ISIS doesn't represent the whole of Islam any more than the mega militant Meier Kahane represented all Jews or even Israelis!
Lyzko
14 Jul 2017
News / Poland has accepted over a million Ukrainian refugees. Why does the EU keep telling propaganda about Poland? [304]
Why should the Ukraine forcibly convert to a different denomination? I think it's foolish too!
Why should the Ukraine forcibly convert to a different denomination? I think it's foolish too!
Lyzko
14 Jul 2017
Life / Are Poles mentally more Eastern European or Western European? [170]
Right. Poland as well in an attempt to Christianize aka Westernize! To this day, the Russian Orthodox faith as practiced in nearly every South and East Slavic nation differs from Catholicism.
Right. Poland as well in an attempt to Christianize aka Westernize! To this day, the Russian Orthodox faith as practiced in nearly every South and East Slavic nation differs from Catholicism.
Lyzko
14 Jul 2017
News / Germany After the EU and the Russian Scenario - future of the European Union and Poland [310]
I roundly concur, Ironside, and it's probably YOU!
In fact, those countries who were asked were undoubtedly coerced in some measure into going along with Merkel's plan. Being the head of Europe's economic super power does have certain advantages:-)
That being said, I emphasize, only those countries who were consulted. Poland might not have been among them.
I roundly concur, Ironside, and it's probably YOU!
In fact, those countries who were asked were undoubtedly coerced in some measure into going along with Merkel's plan. Being the head of Europe's economic super power does have certain advantages:-)
That being said, I emphasize, only those countries who were consulted. Poland might not have been among them.
Lyzko
13 Jul 2017
Life / Are Poles mentally more Eastern European or Western European? [170]
In addition, among Slavs, the Poles are surely the most "Germanic" of the bunch, at least in terms of their outward appearance:-)
Many has been the time right here in the States when I've mistaken Polish tourists and visitors for German, even Scandinavian!
As I may have posted once before, Poles are more Western in their mentality, owing in large measure to their relatively early conversion to Catholicism, hence their adaptation of both the Latin alphabet as well as countless loanwords, most used in everyday language, such as "literatura", "restauracja" "inauguracja", "matura" etc....
In addition, among Slavs, the Poles are surely the most "Germanic" of the bunch, at least in terms of their outward appearance:-)
Many has been the time right here in the States when I've mistaken Polish tourists and visitors for German, even Scandinavian!
As I may have posted once before, Poles are more Western in their mentality, owing in large measure to their relatively early conversion to Catholicism, hence their adaptation of both the Latin alphabet as well as countless loanwords, most used in everyday language, such as "literatura", "restauracja" "inauguracja", "matura" etc....
Lyzko
13 Jul 2017
Feedback / I love this forum - It's so Polish: tolerant, inconsistent, amusing [325]
Poles may wish they were far from religion. The fact remains though that most consider themselves, at least nominally, Catholics.
Poles may wish they were far from religion. The fact remains though that most consider themselves, at least nominally, Catholics.
Lyzko
13 Jul 2017
Genealogy / Are all Poles blue eyed and blonde? [450]
Apart from some Kaszub admixture, while the majority of "ethnic" Poles may well be fair-haired and blue- or light-eyed, I've known Poles who have brown eyes (though never black in my experience) and coarse brownish hair, only their typically oval-shaped, lozenge-like faces and high cheekbones giving away the fact that they are Poles:-)
Apart from some Kaszub admixture, while the majority of "ethnic" Poles may well be fair-haired and blue- or light-eyed, I've known Poles who have brown eyes (though never black in my experience) and coarse brownish hair, only their typically oval-shaped, lozenge-like faces and high cheekbones giving away the fact that they are Poles:-)
Lyzko
13 Jul 2017
News / Poland has accepted over a million Ukrainian refugees. Why does the EU keep telling propaganda about Poland? [304]
Names ending either in "-chuk", "-chak" or "enko" are Ukrainian! You may be right regarding Shostakovitch (actually of Polish descent partially!), but not about Yevtushenko:-)
Don't forget either, many Ukrainian nationals during the Soviet period tried to disguise their identity.
Names ending either in "-chuk", "-chak" or "enko" are Ukrainian! You may be right regarding Shostakovitch (actually of Polish descent partially!), but not about Yevtushenko:-)
Don't forget either, many Ukrainian nationals during the Soviet period tried to disguise their identity.
Lyzko
12 Jul 2017
Feedback / I love this forum - It's so Polish: tolerant, inconsistent, amusing [325]
Don't follow your question, nothanks! Poland is an arch-Catholic country, always has been.
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Don't follow your question, nothanks! Poland is an arch-Catholic country, always has been.
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Lyzko
12 Jul 2017
News / Poland has accepted over a million Ukrainian refugees. Why does the EU keep telling propaganda about Poland? [304]
See post #63, przyjacielPL!
See post #63, przyjacielPL!
Lyzko
12 Jul 2017
Feedback / I love this forum - It's so Polish: tolerant, inconsistent, amusing [325]
Or just...POLISH:-)
We are what we are. Would an American Forum be any different, that is, any less "American"?
Or just...POLISH:-)
We are what we are. Would an American Forum be any different, that is, any less "American"?
Lyzko
12 Jul 2017
Feedback / I love this forum - It's so Polish: tolerant, inconsistent, amusing [325]
This Forum is much like the music of Chopin who represents "dusza Polski" (the soul of Poland): inconsistent, emotional, weepy, triumphant, groveling, yet defiant and ARDENTLY nationalistic even when it' no longer pc to be so!
This Forum is much like the music of Chopin who represents "dusza Polski" (the soul of Poland): inconsistent, emotional, weepy, triumphant, groveling, yet defiant and ARDENTLY nationalistic even when it' no longer pc to be so!
Lyzko
12 Jul 2017
News / Poland has accepted over a million Ukrainian refugees. Why does the EU keep telling propaganda about Poland? [304]
Ukrainians have no culture.
Hmmm, what do you call Taras Shevchenko??? A street sweeper? Who was Yevgeny Yevtuskenko? A garbage collector?
And how about Shostakovitch? A burger flipper??
Ukrainians have no culture.
Hmmm, what do you call Taras Shevchenko??? A street sweeper? Who was Yevgeny Yevtuskenko? A garbage collector?
And how about Shostakovitch? A burger flipper??
Lyzko
12 Jul 2017
Feedback / I love this forum - It's so Polish: tolerant, inconsistent, amusing [325]
G_d loves all his flock, even ignoramuses such as Ironside & Co. G_d's love is unconditional, rather like American democracy; all are guaranteed the right to be stupid, closed-minded, and foolish with umpunity....and believe me, we sure exercise itLOL Hear that Johnny R.??
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G_d loves all his flock, even ignoramuses such as Ironside & Co. G_d's love is unconditional, rather like American democracy; all are guaranteed the right to be stupid, closed-minded, and foolish with umpunity....and believe me, we sure exercise itLOL Hear that Johnny R.??
:-)
Lyzko
12 Jul 2017
News / Germany After the EU and the Russian Scenario - future of the European Union and Poland [310]
Now we [FINALLY] understand each other, Ironman:-) That's what' I've been saying all along.
Now we [FINALLY] understand each other, Ironman:-) That's what' I've been saying all along.
Lyzko
12 Jul 2017
News / Germany After the EU and the Russian Scenario - future of the European Union and Poland [310]
If they are actually illegals, I would agree. Again though, it was political wheeling and dealing behind the scenes which took them to Europe in the first place, and not some romantic Emma Lazarus-style "yearning to breathe free"!
If they are actually illegals, I would agree. Again though, it was political wheeling and dealing behind the scenes which took them to Europe in the first place, and not some romantic Emma Lazarus-style "yearning to breathe free"!
Lyzko
12 Jul 2017
News / Germany After the EU and the Russian Scenario - future of the European Union and Poland [310]
Schmidt and Kohl had their Genscher, Merkel has her Schaeuble, her grey eminence and elder statesman upon whom she can always rely for some well-thought out advice:-)
Schmidt and Kohl had their Genscher, Merkel has her Schaeuble, her grey eminence and elder statesman upon whom she can always rely for some well-thought out advice:-)