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Ironside   
1 Jul 2025
Life / The Best Things About Poland [65]

If they don't mummify them all in plastic pickle barrels

You immediately transition into Gothic style. You should remember that people might be eating while scrolling through those forums. I guess there's no consideration for them.
Ironside   
1 Jul 2025
Life / Poland is horrible and I have to live here - somebody call a whambulance! [95]

Must of hit a nerve

I'm uncertain about the situation. Paulina is our resident person who often voices her concerns; she tends to argue persistently and identifies as a feminist. Despite this, she has a good heart (maybe) and has only traveled outside of Poland for holidays. As a result, her interactions with people from other countries have been limited to experiences in Poland or through social media.
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Warsaw people in public are mostly rude

Isn't that true for most larger cities? In my experience, residents of big cities often become indifferent to their fellow human beings because they feel overwhelmed by crowds. If that's the case, you'll need to accept it because they are unlikely to change for you. Tada!
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Nigg* please. Its the warsaw creative class.

Well, you have been had kaffir! It is a con.
Ironside   
1 Jul 2025
UK, Ireland / Polish YouTuber weirdos trash-talking the UK [200]

Obviously that was someone else.

If you are new here, not a returning old member, we have two Germans and one idiot living in Germany. Mr. G is neither of those individuals.
Ironside   
1 Jul 2025
Life / The Best Things About Poland [65]

I suppose I've finally gotten too old for that kind of sh*thead trolling.

No, you are still young and Polish, and you are passionate about things people say or write.

I take what I need from forums and ignore the rest. His trolling is harmless.
Ironside   
1 Jul 2025
Life / The Best Things About Poland [65]

This is nothing short of trolling

What's your problem? At least he is trying to be creative. Of his 150-something posts, only one has been original. It was good enough to make me laugh, and that is something.
Ironside   
30 Jun 2025
Genealogy / Russian POW Camp records [71]

kurewstwo

You are overreacting without reason. You cannot predict what would have happened. Nonetheless, the recommended course of action would have been correct under the circumstances.
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Together with us, we can be unstoppable.

We had been together after World War II. You still lost the Cold War, and it was not great for Poland either.
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Oh, for crying out loud, Iron...

What is it that you don't like? Is it political thinking? I know you prefer pleasant-sounding stories.
Ironside   
30 Jun 2025
Genealogy / Russian POW Camp records [71]

The correct choice was not to ally with Germany, but to come to the Kremlin on your knees

You are presuming that the war would have concluded similarly.
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most commonsensical thing to do.

Not really, that is where they went wrong. Given a proper assessment of their circumstances, the correct decision would be to stick with Germany for the time being.
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from Stalin.

Soviets can't be trusted.
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Sometimes it's better to lose when other alternatives are below our dignity.

We are discussing politics, not an afternoon at the country club. I assert that Poles have lost their ability to comprehend geopolitics and the unspoken rules of politics. It's no surprise that they are not taken seriously.
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Ironside   
30 Jun 2025
Genealogy / Russian POW Camp records [71]

The result was a strategic catastrophe:

Given the knowledge they possessed at the time, the curse of actions was clear: joining Germany as a junior partner. Germany proposed an alliance after all.
Ironside   
29 Jun 2025
UK, Ireland / BBC launches new Polish language news service [87]

There is a big difference between political outspokenness and just being flagrantly insulting

It seems you have no idea what free speech entails
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why can I theoretically

This is an issue that needs to be addressed. You make a valid point, but it does not validate your view.
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being the Catholic church's eternal b

Oh really? You, as a heretic, enjoy being controlled by your rulers through your church, while they claim to have liberated you from Papal oppression. That's amusing! Historically, this was true. Currently, your community is filled with heathens, and Islam is on the rise.
you really feel about foreigners

Poles generally have a welcoming attitude toward foreigners.
Ironside   
29 Jun 2025
Life / Why there is always around a horrible smell of sweat in Poland [220]

Did I say they all stink? Or just menels?

No, it was very good. I don't know if it accurately describes reality or is just a poetic license. A fact remains that I had a good laugh reading your post, and that is all that matters to me.
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actually menels don't drink a lot - their cirrosis afflicted livers

Wow, did you actually catch one and conduct a detailed study that included vivisection? That's really disturbing!
Ironside   
29 Jun 2025
UK, Ireland / BBC launches new Polish language news service [87]

Only a total nut would switch from the world's best language - American - to the worst, which is Polish...

If you put it that way, your narrow view is incorrect. In his case, he acquired a new skill: the ability to communicate in languages other than his own.
It would be best if you worked on your English skills. Based on your posts, your pride in learning English seems unwarranted.
Ironside   
29 Jun 2025
UK, Ireland / BBC launches new Polish language news service [87]

I've shown you examples of how Poles talk about the British, en masse, on social media

Poles also express dissatisfaction with their own country. It is their God-given right to question everything and everyone, much like Americans do. If you choose to fully trust your authorities and only complain quietly when you disagree, or if you resort to rioting without considering other options, that's your prerogative.
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the hit-piece videos and floods o

I have one piece of advice for you: avoid those entirely. Problem solved.
It all started with a craving for the taste of British bacon. Jon, please bring some bacon for this guy!
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Man, you had it all bottled up. Welcome to Poland; you can express your hatred freely here. How do you like the taste of freedom?
Ironside   
29 Jun 2025
UK, Ireland / BBC launches new Polish language news service [87]

These are just f*cking facts.

These are your feelings, but they distort the facts. The facts are as follows: Many Poles have settled in Britain, where a market economy exists that allows them to spend money on products and services that meet their needs. Therefore, there is no reason for them to feel grateful. Unless, of course, one expects gratitude for the ability to shop freely for whatever they choose.
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with their near-perpetual complaining about a country

I think you might be overthinking things. Most people there don't complain. However, a few Britons living in Poland tend to voice their frustrations frequently. It's a reality check for you. Even those who have lived in Poland for decades still complain about it from time to time. It's not a big deal; they always come back like a bad penny! Lol!

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Ask yourself if even the Ukrainians,

It's interesting to note how the British flooded social media with complaints about the influx of Eastern Europeans, particularly Poles. While they attempted to avoid sounding nationalistic, it was clear they were talking negatively about these individuals. They seemed to get quite hysterical over certain issues involving Poles.
Jon made many excuses for them, saying, "Just wait until you have a large influx of foreigners." It seems that now, because Poles are more open, tolerant, and welcoming than the British, there's a tendency to backpedal and praise Ukrainians as a model for immigrants. Really? If they are such paragons of virtue, why don't you take them all in?

In my opinion, the attitude towards immigrants may differ between Poles and Ukrainians because Poles moved to Britain as EU citizens, while Ukrainians came as either economic migrants or refugees. This distinction plays a role in the subconscious views of these groups.

I believe the underlying issues between the British and the Poles stem from a sense of superiority. Britons often believe they are superior to Poles, while Poles may feel equally superior-or at least, equal-to Britons.
The US is vastly superior to Britain in one regard: freedom of speech. In the US, anyone can express their hatred for anyone else they choose. However, this constant expression of hate online can be exhausting. As a result, many Americans display kindness and warmth in real life, despite their online behavior.

In contrast, Brits tend to keep their negative feelings to themselves. This repression often results in lingering bad vibes and passive-aggressive remarks that they believe foreigners won't understand.
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By the way, there are many undocumented Britons in the US, some of whom work in bars looking for shady individuals( shmodacks) to marry for a green card. Some of them are nice girls, and I feel sorry for them because not all will have a positive outcome.
Ironside   
29 Jun 2025
Genealogy / Russian POW Camp records [71]

Who are you referring to?

The Polish government at the time.
Ironside   
29 Jun 2025
Genealogy / Russian POW Camp records [71]

@Bobko
he Molotov-Ribbentrop Pact.

I can't retract the way they were thinking. Would that be that we can win with Germany on our own, and we are certain that Stalin is not able to launch an offensive against Poland?
It must be something along those lines. Anything else would make them incredibly stupid.
Ironside   
29 Jun 2025
UK, Ireland / BBC launches new Polish language news service [87]

@Mr Grunwald
To make bacon in its British version implemented in Poland, they would have to introduce a market strategy to make it attractive to Poles. After all, there are not enough Brits in Poland to make such imports financially viable. It is a simple matter of demand. WhatSore deliberately present it to be a privilege one group enjoys, while the other is denied, which is something a troll would do. Simple!
I see an opening for WhatSore to open a shop with Brish items not readily available in Poland.
Ironside   
28 Jun 2025
UK, Ireland / Polish YouTuber weirdos trash-talking the UK [200]

I'd like to try that since it's a traditional dish and I heard of it :)

I eat it in Scotland, in the Highlands. It is edible and nice, and warm on a cool spring day. Nothing outstanding though.
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Poles insulting British food

What a thin-skinned people! Some people don't like British food, and a great many like it. I see nothing wrong with British food. I would say the British complain more about their food than anyone else, but as soon as some foreigner chimes in, oh, that is offensive. Just grow up, will you?
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roast potatoes though, with the crispy outer later -

Make it for yourself and stay on this healthy diet.
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they'd get a slap.

If that is your way of asking for a slap, don't be shy, you can be straightforward.
Ironside   
28 Jun 2025
Life / Poland is horrible and I have to live here - somebody call a whambulance! [95]

No manners to be found in Poland

You simply don't know it, so you are not able to recognize it.
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No wonder no one smiles here

You can smile all you want, but don't be surprised if you end up in an asylum with doctors trying to find out what is wrong with you and what kind of psychopath you are.
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The Green Nazis. The most idiotic and stupid laws due to manbearpig brainwashed eco global terrorists and their global Green deal con job.

You got a point, it is the EU-enforced nonsense.
Ironside   
28 Jun 2025
UK, Ireland / BBC launches new Polish language news service [87]

Many of not most are very nice, not nasty-ass London £5+ a pint pubs, but proper ones.

Can't you see I'm joking here?
No.

Well, maybe you can't see it.
Ironside   
28 Jun 2025
UK, Ireland / BBC launches new Polish language news service [87]

After all, It might be "ostry" and contain lamb and actually taste of something.

Aren't you a little prejudiced? There is a shop in Warsaw that sells lamb, is not that people do not want to eat it.
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Maybe someone should tell them that Poland's got next to sod all pubs

Come one pubs in Britan suck. They are full of foreigners speaking English. Who would want to drink there? The benches are good.
Ironside   
28 Jun 2025
UK, Ireland / Polish YouTuber weirdos trash-talking the UK [200]

A full English breakfast

There is nothing else that is recognized worldwide. It is funny, you're going about cuisine and restaurants, and food. British food is generally not existing outside Britain, except the English breakfast, ah, and maybe fish and chips if you are lucky. A dish that is not even original or exclusively yours.
There is nothing special about European food; there is local variation in some staple foods. Only the French managed to make a difference. There is northern European food, southern European food, and French food.
Hence, Chinese, Korean, or whatnot foods are such a success here.
To sum it up, you don't like the local version of the same staple food you have in your home country. Who cares? Eat aartappels.
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Ironside   
26 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

is there such a thing that goes deeper than a couple of meters

German paratrooper.
Ironside   
26 Jun 2025
UK, Ireland / Polish YouTuber weirdos trash-talking the UK [200]

I hope you understand this is in fact a rhetoric question

There are not enough bacon-eating, tea-sipping Brits in Poland to have their food readily available.
Ironside   
25 Jun 2025
News / The Iran war and Poland [826]

Aren't they going to use any self-determination they have to attack Israel?

That is the risk I am willing to take, and it is one of the cornerstones of independence.
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Trump is not as dumb as they say he is. He stepped back from a major war. It is good for America. Not so good for Israel. Cruz will have to apologise to his handlers.
Ironside   
25 Jun 2025
Po polsku / Koniec Tuska [17]

Wiem,

I kto jak zwykle miaƂ racje? sceniczny szept- Ironside.