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Ironside   
21 Jan 2010
History / Question on Poland's szlachta clan admission [26]

Yes and untill late 16th century was practised for great feats on the field of battle, contributions to science, law or economy.

Why don't you read OP question with understanding/
?
he is asking about organization of noblemen with the same coats of arms.

and by the way there wasn't clans structures in 16th century Poland.
What you are presenting here is system of connection and social interaction between noblemen and extremely rich noblemen magnates - it had nothing to do with clans and Scotland but is more similar to Rome and patron - client system.
Ironside   
20 Jan 2010
History / Question on Poland's szlachta clan admission [26]

Was such admission possible in case of a non-szlachtic before man?

such admission were possible but not common as in practice it supposed to be confirmation that nobleman was indeed nobleman.

Did such admission require King and Sejm confirmation or the mere fact of admission was sufficient for nobilitation?

No it didn't! Because in theory it wasn't admission but confirmation of one's status!

I read nothing about clan structures, about any clan organization in post-knight period (since 16 century). Did clans really have organization? What were the structure and ways to elect major clan representatives?

there wasn't structures pre se, it was more relaxed association or brotherhood, any formal structures were based on territorial organization of Poland ie. administration were governed by local nobleman but it was working for all local szlachta.

Generally speaking so called clan structures were only serving function of supporting their members.
Ironside   
20 Jan 2010
History / Yalta Conference and Poland [78]

Obviously a very insignificant man - how foolish of me to have brought it up.

do you try to make a point here or you are interested in the true picture ?

Can you find full text not only single quote ?
Ironside   
20 Jan 2010
History / Yalta Conference and Poland [78]

At least it speaks volumes about the mood in the country I would say...

well? German state was hostile to independent Poland and wasn't liked, are you surprised?

night!
Ironside   
20 Jan 2010
History / Yalta Conference and Poland [78]

If the Poles are going to lay the blame at anyone's door maybe they should look at their own leaders and their forays into Russia - if you keep poking a dog with a stick eventually it's going to bite you.

that is your ignorance of Polish history speaking or your logic is "different"?

Poland wants war with Germany and Germany will not be able to avoid it even if she wants to." -- Marshall Rydz-Smigly

one sentence out of context by the man who didn't run Polish diplomacy or government prove exactly nothing.
Ironside   
29 Dec 2009
Life / Are foreigners welcome in Poland? [305]

but not this kind of staring like at animal in the zoo.

Its your interpretation, I confess that I sometimes stare(hope in discreet way) but its due to curiosity then malice.

Don't go to India then, because as a white woman you will be not only stared at but more....
Ironside   
29 Dec 2009
History / Poland: Her heroes and her traitors [239]

He knew Washington

well, it doesn't mean there were friends!:)

Kosciusko initially reported to Gen. Gates and when he was relieved by Gen. Greene, Kosciusko worked with him and did most of his major works under Greene.

One of them was his friend!and other not!
Ironside   
29 Dec 2009
Life / Are foreigners welcome in Poland? [305]

But being here makes me wonder -maybe all the world is like that?

Generally speaking - yes!
And sometimes much worse!

Did I say I blamed anyone?

oh! You didn't said it but yes it was complain!
semantics aside, you don't like when people stare and you said it - this way you blame others for staring.
Ironside   
29 Dec 2009
Life / Are foreigners welcome in Poland? [305]

This giraffe syndrome keeps annoying me and I can never get used to it -as i tend to forget the skin coulour of my bman and then I see this look and I can never understand what is going on in the beginning, and then I remember again.

And ? get use to it!
Do you think that in an African country people are not staring seeing white person?
Why you blame others for your discomfort? If you wanted feeling of belonging and uniformity you shouldn't have married person of color.
Learn to live with the consequences of your decisions!

Nobody has to like the fact that my husband is black

Not that I don't like it, I just don't understand the attraction of dark skin but some girl's(blond) are suckers for darker complexion as it is rather rare in Poland.

(although I don't see how it's anyone's business)

well, you are not lone island there other people beside you and they are entitled to an opinion.
Ironside   
28 Dec 2009
History / Poland: Her heroes and her traitors [239]

George Washington.

nay He was a friend of Jefferson but not Washington !
and general Gates ??or Green? I'm not sure which...
Ironside   
20 Oct 2009
History / Polish military in 1939 in pictures. [107]

He was rude to me too! But I don't mind:)because I think he isn't nasty on purpose, He just can't help it!

Never the less Harry had it coming in my opinion - just to let you know:)
Ironside   
16 Oct 2009
History / What Was Happening in Poland around 1905? [73]

Did you know that in fact Germans are the largest ethnic group in the US? I was astounded by this discovery too, thought it were the Irish or Italians, but no, it seems like the Germans are the biggest group...By largest group I mean the ppl of European anchestry.

I knew:)
it suppose to be one vote that decided that 13 states of America will communicate in English instead of German.

There two reason for emigration from Poland under Russian rule in 1905 - conscription due to war between Russia and Japan and social and national upheaval.

There was strikes, battle with army on the streets, and killing of policemen and official by various organization!
Hard and turbulent times!
Ironside   
7 Oct 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

lol well believe me Poland dosen't get slagged as much as other countries on here so you've got nothing to worry about :)

Really ?or maybe its your point of view?
Ironside   
19 Sep 2009
News / Do Poles in Poland really feel betrayed because there won't be any US Shield? [288]

here is one thing what we can do good enough - missiles...

Well, sonny, on this I agree with you!
To use it for illuminate effect you should take your missiles and stick up yours ....... and then blow it !
It the best use for your missiles and beneficial to the world I say, also this way is agreeable with you if I'm not mistaken.
Ironside   
19 Sep 2009
News / Do Poles in Poland really feel betrayed because there won't be any US Shield? [288]

Russia

Right wing government? Are you in your right mind:P

Visas
Sure, Polack are the worst scum on Earth, they multiply by millions and they will flood the Earth, **** even more of them then ****king Chinese!

...................................................................(my rant deleted)

As to the topic

No I don't feel betrayed.
Far from it, it was stupid idea from the start.
Sokrates:
As for Afghanistan, our reasons to withdraw:
- Nothing to gain
- No scores to settle
- Costs are eating us - we cannot afford it!
-Our Military forces are not being modernised because budged is consumed by our military involvement which benefit only USA.
Ironside   
7 Sep 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

the Poles who were simply unable to stand up to Hitler in 1939. Remember, Hitler did not want war with England, it was only the Eastern Question he wanted to involve himself with.

what kind of bulshite is that>
get a life moron ....
Ironside   
4 Sep 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

In

You are complaining a lot for someone who cannot stand complains
why don't you shut up pozzy
Ironside   
30 Jun 2009
Genealogy / Mongolian the Golden Horde - do Poles have Mongolian ancestry? [256]

On the other hand, the most pure version of Ukrainian language is considered to come from Poltava region which is in eastern part of Ukraine.

hhaha reality bites Nathan my boy!
thats it is what I'm saying from the beginning you are not Piedmont but lost sheep, stop that nonsense and everything will be fine...
Ironside   
15 May 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]

1. The Catholic Church and Religion

2. Closemindedness(is that a word)

That fine as long as you :

i haven't been there yet

know what you are talking about.

Are you gay?
Ironside   
14 May 2009
History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

Actually, he is Pole! Now I understand why I dislike his roles...

Crawl back to Mongolia to your ancestors home I sure you will find suitable sheep!
Ironside   
9 May 2009
Life / Famous Polish people (that we have actually heard of) [231]

Maybe combat experienced they had more to fight for, id imagie many had lost loved ones, their homes their country for Gods sake.

Something for you to read.

literia.pl/113376,Ksiazki_nauki-spoleczne_Question-of-Honor-The-Forgotten-Polish-Heroes-of-World-War.html - 53k - Kopia - Podobne strony
Ironside   
8 May 2009
Life / Famous Polish people (that we have actually heard of) [231]

Have you heard of Ignacy Lukasiewicz?
No? but every time you are going to the petrol station, should think about him!
Well, if you bragg about your ignorance ......

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ignacy_%C5%81ukasiewicz