Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

@jon357
If you think I am advocating for the USE of the word "murzyn" then you are mistaken. I am only explaining why it might still be used by some and where it came from. I don't agree with using it at all.

@pawian
Indeed, the Carthaginians did have a colony in southern Iberian peninsula. But the tradition of Roman conquest was by military means. Not diplomatic ones

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

@jon357
You can allways explain how these "moors" got themselves to Spain. As Poles didn't actively participate in crusades during the middle ages (at least not on a large scale) Polish accuracy and words from those times could certainly quite inaccurate. It still stands that originally the word "murzyn" was used for what I wrote earlier.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

I think I've written about it before, but I'll write it again: The word "Murzyn" derives from the word "Moorish" which was a word used for jihadists with a darker skin... So the word doesn't mean or imply: "A human being of a different race which most often holds darker skin (think albinos can happen)" but, more like: "A human being driven by zealous behavior by the false religion of Islam who happens to be dark skinned"

So as an African-American for instance would be more enraged about being called a terrorist then actually talking about race when it comes to that word

Off-Topic / Are Polish Christians here? [142]

@pawian
I was pondering over the vineyard part today, how the ones who refused to give up the harvest from the vineyard as in the Elders whom Jesus often spoke of. Who kept the knowledge and secret about the Old Testament and coming of Jesus for their own worldly gain.

Which makes one wonder about how one is supposed to be spreading Christianity

Feedback / Polish forums members - please stop being agressive and dishonest. What a waste of potential. [48]

@johnny_reb
Freedom of speech was made so that you can criticize the government without having to go to jail or get executed. Not for the sake of having a free card to behave however one wants to without being told back

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1199]

@mafketis
I just *shrug*
Most of it is just ignorance, thankfully foreign diplomats have a lot more to do then creating a pretext to invade Poland. One can never sleep about it tho

History / Battle of Vienna - history movie about Poland / Commemoration [36]

@Ziemowit
If it wasn't remembered, would 9/11 have any meaning?

History / Battle of Vienna - history movie about Poland / Commemoration [36]

Merged:

11.09.1683 Battle for Vienna

To commemorate the battle for Vienna, one of winged hussars greatest victories

youtu.be/rcYhYO02f98

History / The memory about the Invasion of Poland 1939 - today's events [26]

@pawian
Very true
Polish cavalry at the time (the one on horseback) was mounted infantry. Most of military units at the time consisted of regular infantry (German forces included)

Real Polish cavalry was lead by Gen. Maczek with his tanks, didn't lose a single battle during ww2 if I recall. (They were able to retreat through Hungary and fought on western allies side later on)

History / The memory about the Invasion of Poland 1939 - today's events [26]

@Vlad1234
Those states fought merely only for their own self interests, many of them being deluded of a shift in power.

History / The memory about the Invasion of Poland 1939 - today's events [26]

Merged:

Operation: Fall Weiss (Invasion of Poland 1939)

81 years ago humanity said: «No!» to National-Socialism. Poland being first on the frontline remembers it's finest heroes who layed down their lives for the cause of freedom.

I remember

Genealogy / What it means to be Odrowąż? [14]

First and foremost, what kind of traditions do you have in your family? (Ask this of yourself no need to write it here as it can be private) What kind of ideals are you driven by? What are the ideals you would expect from being part of Polish nobility? There is a general codex of chivalry, while what does it mean to be a Polish noble?

Life / What it means to be Polish or How to be Polish? [14]

First it's not clan but, ród (clans are a Scottish tradition) :)

If you are merely thinking about culture, I recommend to look up Polish cook books. Check out Vod.pl for films/series maybe they got english subtitles.

Perhaps some native Poles got any suggestions?

News / What should Poland do with the problem of Belarus? [1800]

@Crow
I think Poland should stay in EU as long as possible, Kingdom of Poland formed a proto-EU with Grand Duchy of Lithuania in her time. Why not have this same influence across all European states? Possibly form a Union with Russian Federation if circumstances will allow it. While Russia wouldn't lose any influence being in the Union as it has nuclear arsenal and firepower. It would also strongly counter balance French and German influences.

Vatican's political influence is next to zero in Poland, only the Catholic Clergy in Poland has anything to say politically. On religious matters is a different thing. Anyways, no matter how much pressure it is. Poland will withstand it, Poland might give the false impression of a lap-dog to many :)

News / What should Poland do with the problem of Belarus? [1800]

I think The Republic of Poland should show AS much solidarity with the population in Belarus, while the Polish citizens take it further then what the state can act. Time to show that «Za naszą i waszą wolność" isn't only said when Poland is in trouble!

History / Polish treasures in Sweden? [18]

#Raeiuova
Got a link for that claim? Can be in Swedish or English

News / What should Poland do with the problem of Belarus? [1800]

Thanks @Crow
Let us not derrail the topic at hand tho, I honestly hope for Belarus to be independent. However, who could provide that for Belarussia? It's people alone? The opposition leader? I have a hard time picturing a women being able to keep Putin at bay

News / What should Poland do with the problem of Belarus? [1800]

@pawian
Poland could start military excercises near Belarussian border, start with a media campaign about possibility of war refugees from Belarus (like start preparing your homes for brothers and sisters from Belarus) ask EU for additional funds to start preperations for war refugees from Belarus

Love / What Do Polish Women Think Of French Men? [26]

Is there anything appealing about the French these days? I mean... Germans seem more to be more attractive... and that says something

Genealogy / Polish-Ukranian roots and genes [72]

Democracy works well with an educated population that has knowledge and are politically conscious... The less it is, the easier it is to have it AS a Republic where representatives (experts/elite) do iinstead of the population and in extreme cases of neglect/low education dictatorship/kingdom

Genealogy / Polish-Ukranian roots and genes [72]

@Vlad1234
Something is wrong in Ukraine! It's not being managed at all or it's mismanaged! Why else would people emigrate from there? Roads need to be repaired/build. Cities developed, schools given priority, labour at the farms etc

Genealogy / Polish-Ukranian roots and genes [72]

@Vlad1234
Criminal could mean many things back then, one only had to back the wrong political group, then had to flee. Ukraine was the only option for that back then, land of absolute freedom from any state prosecution.

Like... There are loads of Ukrainians going in to Poland now, not Turkey. And those who go to Poland for EU possibilities, seem to settle in Poland regardless. Stable freedom is allways wished for if able to maintain it and being able to adapt to it.

Even tho there are factions in Poland, it's more of a democratic nature then the one in Ukraine with Oligarchs. Oligarchs gotta step up their game!

History / Cursed soldiers controvercy - not all Poles respect them [320]

@pawian
Considering that communism propaganda (Poles bad pany etc) isn't it strange that Jaruzelski became a general then in a "people's" army?
Almost as if he was fighting for the people and not power hungry communists :)

That is true @pawian
My family is a good example, from Lithuanian side of the family. They worked under Russian Tsarist regime in the administration (Just like the judges family in Pan Tadeusz) but, joined uprisings when called (On Poland's side of course)

History / What do Poles owe to Jews? [593]

@pawian
With mercury, one should avoid tuna. Salmon and mackerel is not hat bad about it. But Yeah, I am aware

History / Roman Dmowski-Patriot, Nationalist, Anti-Semite? [252]

@call1n
Really? So your telling us that, the human body never changes? Cells don't Get eaten nor replaced? You against making holes in the ears too?

History / What do Poles owe to Jews? [593]

@pawian
Why is that pawian?

History / Roman Dmowski-Patriot, Nationalist, Anti-Semite? [252]

@call1n
What you talking about?
How is it a sin?

History / What do Poles owe to Jews? [593]

Honestly
who on earth eats it voluntarily? Too much bones and rather unhealthy. As mentioned earlier it's a bottom feeder, who knows what that fish has eaten! I prefer salmon, sardines and mackerel any day over carp

History / Warsaw Rising 1944 - National Disaster or Triumph of Spirit ? [515]

@pawian
I was busy helping out the family and commemorating it with a good meal.
Good initiative Pawian
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