mafketis
6 Mar 2019
UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [327]
I'm sure it would be very entertaining....
I'm sure it would be very entertaining....
mafketis
6 Mar 2019
UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [327]
you have a very odd fantasy life...
I'll walk in, muddy boots and all eating a kielbasa on rye
you have a very odd fantasy life...
mafketis
5 Mar 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
sounds like a loan translation from English 'good guy'.... not very Polish sounding (to me, could be wrong of course)
"dobry gosc"
sounds like a loan translation from English 'good guy'.... not very Polish sounding (to me, could be wrong of course)
mafketis
5 Mar 2019
UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [327]
But your'e a normie and normies need religion, when they wander away from it they become nihilistic and fall prey to ideas they don't fully understand...
My white hot partisan rage sometimes gets the better of my spelling...
Neither do I believe all the dogmas
But your'e a normie and normies need religion, when they wander away from it they become nihilistic and fall prey to ideas they don't fully understand...
word you're looking for is feat
My white hot partisan rage sometimes gets the better of my spelling...
mafketis
5 Mar 2019
UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [327]
You'd have made a good overseer on a southern plantation, whipping others to work hard for no pay seems to be about your speed....
your political instincts are almost a perfect storm of wrong and stupid, that's quite a feet (though if you're emotional age is still 9.... mebbe not....)
your'e a good example also of the value of the catholic church in Poland... since you obviously have no connection to it or have forgotten anything they ever spoke about there....
Working hard is for suckers. I prefer to delegate and supervise.
You'd have made a good overseer on a southern plantation, whipping others to work hard for no pay seems to be about your speed....
Muslims do certain things right before. Did I not praise them when they were throwing gays off roofs?
your political instincts are almost a perfect storm of wrong and stupid, that's quite a feet (though if you're emotional age is still 9.... mebbe not....)
your'e a good example also of the value of the catholic church in Poland... since you obviously have no connection to it or have forgotten anything they ever spoke about there....
mafketis
5 Mar 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
równy gość?
FWIW most guys that would qualify as 'równy gość' in Polish wouldn't necessarily be 'cool guy' in (American) English
Equal guy is the same as a cool guy.
równy gość?
FWIW most guys that would qualify as 'równy gość' in Polish wouldn't necessarily be 'cool guy' in (American) English
mafketis
4 Mar 2019
History / History of two Neighbors: Poland - Germany Interrelations [283]
My theory: They're not pushing for a second referendum because they're afraid that Brexit would win again... (surely the negative rhetoric from Juncker and Tusk would be used in a second 'leave' campaign...)
half of them don't want Brexit.
My theory: They're not pushing for a second referendum because they're afraid that Brexit would win again... (surely the negative rhetoric from Juncker and Tusk would be used in a second 'leave' campaign...)
mafketis
4 Mar 2019
History / History of two Neighbors: Poland - Germany Interrelations [283]
Is there really any indication that a majority of citizens in either France or Germany want deepened integration?
My own idea is that it's more liable to produce nasty stuff like the current article 13 than anything of use (or a European Army to put down citizen insurrections).
trends are showing that Germany will deepen the amount of integration with France,
Is there really any indication that a majority of citizens in either France or Germany want deepened integration?
My own idea is that it's more liable to produce nasty stuff like the current article 13 than anything of use (or a European Army to put down citizen insurrections).
mafketis
3 Mar 2019
Genealogy / The typical Polish look, or all Eastern Europeans [676]
well a forum member here hinted that JK had hit on him (or heavily implied as much)
IME with twins the percentage of one being gay is a lot higher than among the general population...
if he's not gay then what's his deal? asexual? special relationship with his cat? has he been shtupping pani Basia all these years?
well a forum member here hinted that JK had hit on him (or heavily implied as much)
IME with twins the percentage of one being gay is a lot higher than among the general population...
if he's not gay then what's his deal? asexual? special relationship with his cat? has he been shtupping pani Basia all these years?
mafketis
3 Mar 2019
Genealogy / The typical Polish look, or all Eastern Europeans [676]
Maybe JK should start an anti-gay purge.... staring with.....
Putin and especially kadyrov have the right idea with dealing with pedaly, although not quite as good as the fundamentalists.
Maybe JK should start an anti-gay purge.... staring with.....
mafketis
3 Mar 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Is this similar to '(the) perfect is the enemy of (the) good' where the idea is that trying to improve some things just makes them less effective (and/or waiting for something perfect can cause people to lose opportunities)
better is the enemy of good
Is this similar to '(the) perfect is the enemy of (the) good' where the idea is that trying to improve some things just makes them less effective (and/or waiting for something perfect can cause people to lose opportunities)
mafketis
2 Mar 2019
History / Cursed soldiers controvercy - not all Poles respect them [320]
how many Polish citizens agree with you I wonder.... most I've known (including those who involved in anti-communist resistance regarded the government in exile as a curiosity and not any kind of legitimate authority...
you follow the PRL, I follow the legitimate Polish government in exile based in London .
how many Polish citizens agree with you I wonder.... most I've known (including those who involved in anti-communist resistance regarded the government in exile as a curiosity and not any kind of legitimate authority...
mafketis
2 Mar 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
the Polish word is tapeciara... I was confused the first time I heard it and had to have it explained.
yes, exactly
for sure I'll remember it now.
the Polish word is tapeciara... I was confused the first time I heard it and had to have it explained.
a hopeless situation when you don`t know what to do/say, especially when somebody astonishes you with their silly behaviour
yes, exactly
mafketis
2 Mar 2019
History / Cursed soldiers controvercy - not all Poles respect them [320]
Well, most Polish citizens aren't Polish according to your standards....
Poland was at war until 1989, but you would not understand that you are not a pole
Well, most Polish citizens aren't Polish according to your standards....
mafketis
2 Mar 2019
History / Cursed soldiers controvercy - not all Poles respect them [320]
who's defending soviets.... how? you can be very irrational at times.
f there is anything I can't stand is an American deafening Soviets
who's defending soviets.... how? you can be very irrational at times.
mafketis
2 Mar 2019
History / Cursed soldiers controvercy - not all Poles respect them [320]
Come to Poland and do it, mr big mouth....
Come to Poland and do it, mr big mouth....
mafketis
2 Mar 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
(sigh) it's like looking for wind in the field....
Other members might reply with: arms/hands are dropping
(sigh) it's like looking for wind in the field....
mafketis
1 Mar 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Yes! In the US, AH was sometimes referred to as a "paper hanger" so, someone (not pawian who obviously knows) what does it mean to call a woman a "paper hanger"? (nb nothing to do with politics)
Do you mean wallpaper? And "hanger"
Yes! In the US, AH was sometimes referred to as a "paper hanger" so, someone (not pawian who obviously knows) what does it mean to call a woman a "paper hanger"? (nb nothing to do with politics)
mafketis
28 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Think of a job supposedly held by Adolf Hitler before he entered politics... (Polish people used to do it themselves every couple of years)...
Opps, I translate it into papierowy wieszak
Think of a job supposedly held by Adolf Hitler before he entered politics... (Polish people used to do it themselves every couple of years)...
mafketis
28 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
that he's irresponsible/lazy/doesn't pull his weight?
What does it mean to call a woman a 'paper hanger'?
a male an old horse ?
that he's irresponsible/lazy/doesn't pull his weight?
What does it mean to call a woman a 'paper hanger'?
mafketis
27 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
I understand this (the word is 'blachara' )but AFAIK there's no equivalent in (American) English...
It refers to a young woman who wants a guy with a hot car and/or likes to pose for pictures with cars...
joemonster.org/i/d/laskisamochodyaq005.jpg
sheet metal lover about a woman, but mostly young one
I understand this (the word is 'blachara' )but AFAIK there's no equivalent in (American) English...
It refers to a young woman who wants a guy with a hot car and/or likes to pose for pictures with cars...
joemonster.org/i/d/laskisamochodyaq005.jpg
mafketis
22 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
finger lickin' good! (original slogan of KFC when it was kentucky fried chicken and not a weird sandwich and milkshake place...) (assuming that's palce lizać)
to not lift a finger?
To lick one`s fingers
finger lickin' good! (original slogan of KFC when it was kentucky fried chicken and not a weird sandwich and milkshake place...) (assuming that's palce lizać)
To refuse to bend a finger
to not lift a finger?
mafketis
21 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
how would rich know any Polish idioms? he didn't know mortadella or that hitchiking was common in the PRL...
not a Polish idiom, I am afraid
how would rich know any Polish idioms? he didn't know mortadella or that hitchiking was common in the PRL...
mafketis
20 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
Yep, or as my mother used to say "a day late and a dollar short"... (or closing the barn door after the horse has gotten out)
Yep, or as my mother used to say "a day late and a dollar short"... (or closing the barn door after the horse has gotten out)
mafketis
20 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
An American version might be "Did you just fall off the turnip truck?" or more generally "Were you born yesterday?" (though both of those are usually used negatively "I didn't just fall off the turnip truck" or "I wasn't born yesterday".
What about "Mustard after dinner"?
"Did you fall from a Christmas tree"
An American version might be "Did you just fall off the turnip truck?" or more generally "Were you born yesterday?" (though both of those are usually used negatively "I didn't just fall off the turnip truck" or "I wasn't born yesterday".
What about "Mustard after dinner"?
mafketis
19 Feb 2019
Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [595]
I was there a couple of days in the early 1990s, I imagine it's a lot different now. Nothing special, though the mountains nearby might be nice. While it's not usually considered part of the Okręg katowicki I took the train from there to Katowice and it was solid urban-industrial areas the whole way...
I know nothing about this area
I was there a couple of days in the early 1990s, I imagine it's a lot different now. Nothing special, though the mountains nearby might be nice. While it's not usually considered part of the Okręg katowicki I took the train from there to Katowice and it was solid urban-industrial areas the whole way...
mafketis
11 Feb 2019
mafketis
10 Feb 2019
History / Poland - problem for Germany? (historically continual hostility of German state on Poland) [154]
I really don't think of AfD as being that far right (beyond their weird dysfunctionally crippled political spectrum of modern Germany)
As I have said (repeatedly) that changes in policy are necessary to prevent the real far right crazies from gaining power... give AfD a place at the table to prevent worse actors from knocking the table over later.
I really don't think of AfD as being that far right (beyond their weird dysfunctionally crippled political spectrum of modern Germany)
As I have said (repeatedly) that changes in policy are necessary to prevent the real far right crazies from gaining power... give AfD a place at the table to prevent worse actors from knocking the table over later.
mafketis
10 Feb 2019
History / Poland - problem for Germany? (historically continual hostility of German state on Poland) [154]
yes, import as many people as possible since companies want that.... and then when automation lays a large percentage of them off.... well the German taxpayer can pay for their welfare
short term neoliberal dead end thinking
considering Germany's need for workers, thankfully so
yes, import as many people as possible since companies want that.... and then when automation lays a large percentage of them off.... well the German taxpayer can pay for their welfare
short term neoliberal dead end thinking
mafketis
10 Feb 2019
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]
I've usually heard it in the context of plans as in "now if they changed this (change) then it would have arms and legs"
something doesn't make much sense.
I've usually heard it in the context of plans as in "now if they changed this (change) then it would have arms and legs"