News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [534]

There was a very interesting Irish language program on the BBC last night called Smuigleiri Leabhar (Book smugglers) telling the story of attempts to keep the Lithuanian language alive in the face of Russification. It made for some uncomfortable but very interesting viewing however throughout the film I had an uncomfortable feeling. A Lithuanian nationalist was lecturing an Irish speaker that he wasn't Irish cos he sometimes spoke English, making a case for the removal of Identity through cultural imperialism yet ignoring Lithuanian language policy towards Polish speakers.

youtube.com/watch?v=Safla4aCvnk
The whole film can be found on the BBC's iplayer type Smuigleiri Leabhar to find it.

UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [283]


Not poof riots anyway....Edit to put in sarcasm winks;);)


He was having a dig at the Brits.

UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [283]

Zim he was talking about southern Europeans......

UK, Ireland / Why Poles will never belong in England [283]

Ah you can eat it the same with soup, it just involves the invention of the spoon which I may add is up there with the wheel.

PS Neutral on the nationality issue

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

The ascension states are compelled to adopt it as part of joining the EU once they have met the criteria. All they can do to delay joining is to screw up their own economies and which government would do that;)

Law / Poland on its way to Greece? [64]

As others have said Poland must adopt the Euro all they can do is delay it.

Travel / What is the weather like in Poland where you are now? [211]


I actually trained as a climatologist but have never practiced.

Poland weather would be one of the easier to predict but still incredibly difficult with any accuracy over 4 or 5 days modelling has helped enormously.

History / Poland: Her heroes and her traitors [239]


War within war, uncivil war the worst possible:(

Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]


In the sand, across which you do not....

Hey look the councillor just shot the postman!

Let’s arm Postmen as well.

Hey look the postman just shot that pitbull................and a small child.

I understand collateral damage but this is a bit much arm the kids.

Hey look little Joey just shot the Councillor.

History / Polish historical myths - to break or not to break them? [257]

Des


The article suggests that this myth comes from later historians suggesting reasons for wings which are not mentioned in contemporaneous records (16th Cent.).

It seems to be a self fulfilling mythic tradition within the Hussars starting with painted feathers on shields developing later some plumage and so on.

Its very convincing and well referenced.

History / Polish historical myths - to break or not to break them? [257]

Monia as a solicitor its obvious you are paid by the hour, my god you can string out anything ad nauseum:)

History / Polish historical myths - to break or not to break them? [257]


Indeed the psychological impact similar to tooled up anti terrorist forces.

Dont mess with GROM:)

History / Polish historical myths - to break or not to break them? [257]


I'm about half way through Głębowicz's article it’s extremely Interesting far from a scribble but difficult for me.

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That’s not what the article says, the author reports eye witness accounts describing tactics to frighten horses.

History / Polish historical myths - to break or not to break them? [257]

Monia I'm not disputing that the Hussars were marvellous soldiers winning lots of battles and so on. Did they wear these wings in battle? I doubt it, once I have read the article that Pawian has paraphrased for us, I will have a little more knowledge to ruminate upon.

The thread is about historical myths everyone assumes that the Hussars charged (or whatever) wearing these wings that is a myth the truth is probably that the battles were won wingless. The wings were attached for parade.

History / Polish historical myths - to break or not to break them? [257]


Who Witold Głębowicz the author?

I don't have time (or knowledge) to read the piece now. I will say however that there seems to be a reasonable bibliography and Pawian doesn't have a history of posting rubbish. It's hard to assume that the author his sources and the poster Pawian are all wrong.

I'm not a horseman (except Arkle) but I would imagine these "wings" would make it difficult to manoeuvre in battle.

History / Polish historical myths - to break or not to break them? [257]

All Nations colour history to suit themselves that's why there is more than one book (and no it's not for ease of carrying).

News / Polish immigrants contribute to the world [42]

What about music.

The Polish American Pee Wee King who co wrote the Tennessee Waltz with an unmistakable mazurka feel.

listen to the end of this cover version for the mazurka.

youtube.com/watch?feature=player_embedded&v=JlJL1h5MHHk

Lejzor and Fiszel Czyż Brothers from Częstochowa founded Chess records [/url]a rival to Motown.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Chess_Records

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They dont play C+W below the smith and wesson line?
tarniusmusic.com/Country/MichaelLonstar/WhatsThisCountryThing


Heres something a bit naff........but in a military state........no Lonstar.

PS Hate this kind of C+W.

Travel / Poland wildlife and similar wild life where you live. [246]

They are ticks and carry lyme disease
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Lyme_disease

Food / Does Poland have any similar beers to guinness? [22]


Does it leave a bitter taste that lasts for generations?:)


I much prefer dark beers though light beers are fine after some physical work. There is nothing better than a few hours splitting logs followed by a cold one.

Porters ans stouts are an acquired taste like choosing olives over cherries.

Love / How do Polish men feel about gender equality? [780]


Why do you build me up buttercup just to let me down?


A crank site is one that suggests that Canada is ruled by acorn worshipers or whatever it was that I read when I made the mistake of opening one of your links.


There you go again "I'm an alpha male you know" well that is not a description one can self apply.

Love / How do Polish men feel about gender equality? [780]


You use it, then feign shock when its directed at you. You use it when you are not telling us all how much of an Alpha male you are, something that alpha males feel the need to do


You post links from crank sites or skewed reporting yet ignore everything but your own mantra.

Love / How do Polish men feel about gender equality? [780]


This is a crock, firstly most young unmarried urban women earn the same as cleaners and waitresses this aint Friends. Young unmarried urban women professionals earn the same as the equivalent group of males, Overall women earn less.

Dangerous jobs? Whats more dangerous than street walking......Big link to Long Island.

Love / How do Polish men feel about gender equality? [780]


That is not typical behaviour for Americans.
I know there are a lot of gendernauts using academia nad their intelligence to bully people and filling a lot of air time, the same is true of almost all thinkers. The focus is on this gender issue because it’s the perfect subject for almost any situation.

Love / How do Polish men feel about gender equality? [780]


Or equally if I wanted to make another redundant point.

Sorry Magda but that appears to be not correct, certainly there are a lot of people making a living from the equality bandwagon but there are not legions of screaming harridans.

The first paragraph is a nice generalisation that can be applied anywhere, anytime, anyplace with the post communist bit substituted with anything.

Love / How do Polish men feel about gender equality? [780]


Zim you can say that about almost anything eg the origins of modern day carpooling have their roots in communism:)

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


I'll take some photos to make you green.

Any way I do owe you one for the Brie and fig jam combo last year. I had to make my own fig jam but it was worth it:)

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


God I've got loads growing right now. They are best picked young and then steamed just like early spuds, a bit of salt and a wee knob of butter is all you need.

Love / Are Polish mothers-in-law monsters? [91]


Chocks away?

Love / Connecting with GAY MEN IN POLAND [56]

nott
You're being really thran here.
The guy wants to meet gay people what's the problem?

History / Polish pirates [58]


No, I saw a documentary from the 30s presented by Douglas Fairbanks Jnr....