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Posts by Ironside  

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Ironside   
25 Jan 2010
History / Is There A Polish Foreign Legion? [35]

I think it would been a great idea

what for?
French don't like to fight and have plenty of oportunites to earn money!
Polish legion would be full of Poles, so whats the point?
Ironside   
22 Jan 2010
History / Question on Poland's szlachta clan admission [26]

Is he? Where? Because if you mean that the same coat of arms meant that you were a part of the clan thats rubbish, take my family, our coat of arms is Rogala and we share it with what? Sixty other families?

Asking about clans and projecting the way Scottish clans were on Poland's noblemen.
I have taken into account his origin and you are only confusing the issue with your interpretations.

Family structure which bore great similarities to a clan structure and yes i do not mean Scottish clans but then again these are not defining of the term Clan either.

If we are talking about structures of magnates family and household is not enough to call it clan, if we talking about connection of the magnates and noblemen there still no enough similarities to call it clan, its all more like patron -client relationship much alike ancient Rome.

You may think about Polish "klan" but it is something quite different.
Ironside   
22 Jan 2010
History / Yalta Conference and Poland [78]

Just a tongue in cheek response to the "he wasn't political comment.

can you post full texts from Daily Mail or you have found it on the page of this Danish fascist ?
Ironside   
22 Jan 2010
Genealogy / What are common Polish character traits? [425]

Well, hallo I'm proud, honest, hardworking, love my country and defend my religion.
I'm also tolerant, open minded with sense of humor, like nature and animals, suspicious about human motives, believe that evil exists and right and just doest; necessarily win.

Intelligent and interested in others cultures and way of life.
Don't believe that egalitarianism and democracy works its rather cheese in the mouse trap.

Thats not all but its long enough:)

Ah last but not least - I'm very modest person!
Ironside   
21 Jan 2010
History / Polish historical myths - to break or not to break them? [257]

hey Americans are innocent as spring grass! lay off you European bastards

You all should educate yourself and read New York Morning Star's article by John O'Sullivan in 1845. You would understand that American's are new and good as opposite to old and tyrannical old world.
Ironside   
21 Jan 2010
History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

there's no one to blame

some in Russia blame Poles, as I have been always saying real good will on the Russian part and collaboration between ours country's could be fruitful and advantageous for all!
Ironside   
21 Jan 2010
History / Famous Russian Poles [243]

Working with Russia as history proved never had been advantageous for Poland.
Sad really! but don't blame Poles this time!
Ironside   
21 Jan 2010
History / Yalta Conference and Poland [78]

Okay...I give up....I can't find the original.

I can only find a text by Danish bloke who I believe is fascist and is trying to justify Nazis.

thanks anyway BB:)
Ironside   
21 Jan 2010
History / Yalta Conference and Poland [78]

But this special quote is from an article from 6th August 1939.

do you have a link?
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 ....