News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@amiga500
Normally I enjoy the back and forth, but saying the US needs Poland is like saying Gisele Bündchen needs herpes. PiS is more Eddie Haskell than Putin.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@Ironside
Really Iron, in USA people were laughing at Duda openly over the way he acted with Trump. He was like a little girl with a crush, practically falling all over Trump. It was embarrassing and unbecoming of a President.

The US is not in need of Poland. Your views on that are really twisted. Poland could sink back into Russia's arms and the USA would simply relocate its military back to Germany. What does the US "need" from Poland? Pottery? Kielbasa? Because there are no large resource exports that the US needs from Poland that it can not get someplace else.

Poland's politicians, on all sides, are immature politically. They think "ideals" are going to get things done. Its funny to watch. Poland will be better off when young people are running the country, not dinosaurs.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@Ironside
F themselves? That's funny. Poland begs America, Duda was laughed at in the US with his man crush on Trump. Pi$$ off the US and they will hoe slap PiS. The US odes not need Poland, but Poland definitely needs the US. Lets not go talking trash when it can't be backed up.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@Novichok
Good point and now the debate on the law changes has been pushed back to Aug 11.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@amiga500
Taxes can be raised, and wealthy people usually do not mind paying more. I do not mind paying taxes at all. The problem is the generalization of this tax program. While it will hit me one way, someone making 10K per month will hit them another.

The other issue is there is no ZUS reform, and this is a business killer. While I enjoy the historical perspectives, history is not indicative of the present, and certainly is not something to control the future. It is history, and it can be used to learn from, but it can not control policy of the future when the conditions surrounding that historical context have changed.

But back on topic. Trying this licensing game with Polands most important ally is simply a stupid move.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@amiga500
I am all for the health care investment. Finally, better late than never. Not getting info from TVN. I watch all news and read all news regardless of outlet. Thats a balanced source of info. 10K is upper middle class, I agree. So why go after those who are just about to make it good? Maybe, the poor need to start working harder, saving more, getting a better education? You know, how most people who become successful do things. 4-5K is not middle class any more. I have low level employees making that. Middle is 7 to 10K. Watching too much TVP amiga ;-)

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

Again, PiS tax and spend, and the tax is on the middle class predominantly. Upper class will pay a little more, and they will find more write offs and business expenses. The taxation game goes on. The problem is, all of these cuts and then give away programs can not be paid for. Anyone look at the ZL today? Back up to 3.9 against the $. Inflation rising quicker than ever.

Wealthy people don't mind paying a little more. It will not break them. But the middle class can not become upper middle class with these programs. The poor get a little more money, but not enough to really make changes in their lives.

Yet, PiS wants to pick a fight with a business owned by a company that is based with Polands most important ally militarily? This is simply moronic behavior. Imagine the US putting a tax on Krakus ham, or not renewing import licenses? Or Nivea products, or all Polish products? Those business would be crushed in short order. Picking a fight is fine, but dont bring a butter knife to fight off a machine gun.

News / TVP producer fired for allowing rainbow flag on the air... [244]

@Novichok
You got the flag right

News / TVP producer fired for allowing rainbow flag on the air... [244]

Not a supporter of LGBT or any other alphabet soup group. But this is really just childish reactionary BS. This is unfortunately what the world see's as Poland and PiS. They are simply an embarrassment.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

I find TVP funny really, its so absolutely off base of facts. That said, all the people who actually believe TVP as gospel is really what makes Poland look backward to so many other countries. My personal experiences here over the last three years are really unbelievable to people outside of Poland, and this TVP is just another example of the "youth" of democracy here, and the inexperience of real politics. TVN is not close to CNN or MSNBC, TVN is so much closer to center than any other broadcast I have seen, while TVP is FOX on a steroid induced rage.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@amiga500
When was the last time you actually watched TVN and TVP in the same day and the same story?

@jon357
Actually, I watched new in Kuwait several times, and they are pretty one sided as well. Pretty equal with TVP now that I think about it.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@Novichok
Ok, I get it whats happening in America. This is about Poland, and TVN is really quite balanced, TVP is worse than anything I have seen in any other country and I have seen a lot of the world. It is laughable that anyone would believe TVP is actually "news". Truly this is not a matter of anything more than PiS not being able to deal with another voice to the people. They are afraid, and cowards who are on the ropes usually try desperate measures.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@Ironside
Then since the TV station is 51% owned by a company in Sweden, and EU member, there should be no problem renewing the license by your standards.

News needs to be free otherwise it is just edited propaganda. TVP is really hilarious in their presentation though. I sometimes watch and then watch the exact same video on other stations and the spin on TVP is just amazing. Outright lies, that of course the church must condone, hypocrites.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@Ironside
Bottom line is until now, the TVN license was renewed and seen as compliant based on the Sweden ownership contingent. Only now, when it suits PiS and they need it, are they trying to mess with the license. Not only that but they try to mess with the new US ambassador.

So, look for some blowback from the US if this continues. The last country Poland wants to offend or pi$$ off is the US. Make US business think that Poland is a hostile environment and you will see a slowdown in foreign investment from big companies. This once again is amateur hour in Polish politics.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@Novichok
51% ownership rule will kill foreign investment in Poland. Poland, if not in the EU can not survive without foreign investment. 4.4% rise in CPI in one month. No comments on those real numbers? This is simply bad business, and less about free press.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@Novichok
This is not about USA TV stations. Who cares if they are worse, they do not effect Poland. The bottom line is in a free market economy, you have to have foreign owned companies to create competition. Poland is turning into an isolationist country, and if it continues, they wont be in the EU much longer. PiS will then get the booming cold war economy back they seem to want to badly.

These guys are simpletons. They are religious maniacs who can not govern effectively for the entire country. Attack the middle class and wealthy to give more to poor and unmotivated who are not even trying to better themselves. Socialism at work. Class warfare. Meanwhile these bumbling idiots keep lining their own pockets and the pockets of their family members.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@Strzelec35
And Ukraine in the 90's was an economic, and socially mobile booming country.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

@amiga500
I have said many times I am in favor of a lot of their social positions such as immigration and all the pride stuff. I think being too heavy handed is what alienates them from the more educated and they are relying on older, and less educated demographic to support those positions while those demographics are shrinking.

Poland does not have the muscle for a fight. A quick little cut off from EU money and Poland paying back the EU? Are you kidding? The zl would be worth nothing. Picking fights you can not win is never a good idea. Negotiating is the best idea for Poland, but PiS thinks they are hardened fighters when the world laughs at them. Really its like Jimmy Carter saying he would go kick some @$$. It just wont happen.

TVN is pretty balanced. A little left, but not the far right absolute BS propaganda machine that is TVP.

Poland can not muscle anyone. Sorry, they are simply not strong enough. Without the EU money, and all the US support by way of business and military, and Poland is barely above Ukraine without it.

Anyone see CPI index today? Higher than even PiS anticipated. Inflation escalating daily. PLN devalued 8% over the last month. Tough talk was cute from my little brother too until I had to beat his @$$ to set him straight as a teenager.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

Its clear that PiS is on a collision course with just about everyone. The EU and USA are simply not going to continue to tolerate stupidity, and Poland would be absolutely F'd if they lost US support and EU money.

There is only so much Biden, or any US President will put up with. Imagine Trump response if they tried to shut down a US owned business? No way he would have sat and did nothing. Biden will not either. The free market in Poland is at risk with all the consolidating PiS has done already.

I read some recent Polexit articles, and the leadership of this country is disgraceful. Well intentioned, but disgracefully moronic. I understand the positions of this government quite well, and the reasons behind the positions. They simply do not know how to go about business without pissing in peoples cheerios. They are political newborns on the world stage flexing muscle they have not developed on their own.

News / The ruling party in Poland tries to take American owned TV news station off the air [528]

If PiS does this, they will have issues with the US. I can imagine some issues coming up for Polish reporters in the US. Some additional bad press in the US about Poland. This is really not the fight PiS should be taking up, but it shows how arrogant they are thinking they can do anything.

It is such stupidity to think they can control all the news and think they will retain control of the country by it. All regime's like this fail, time and again. They will too.

Work / Karta pobytu with the legend "dostęp do rynku pracy" [3]

@cramillos
That notation is for people who own business and not for people looking for work.

Travel / Are Tourists from the USA Allowed to Visit Poland? [2]

@Brian D
Yes. Fully vaccinated there is no quarantine. Leaving USA depending on airline you will need a negative test.

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

Have to agree, Poles owe Jews nothing. Germany can pay and they should pay everyone for WWII. The whole Jewish complaining like they were the only victims is complete BS. The Germans located the camps here, they didn't exist before the Germans built them in an occupied country. If a Pole was forced to do any work for the Germans what choice did he have? None. Lay down and die and give up his life or his family for a people he has no responsibility for?

With a gun to their heads, the Jews did enough to their own kind. Why are the Jews not going after their own? The whole discussion is not even worth having any more.

Law / Applying for Karta Pobytu (TRC) while on visa-free from the UK? [7]

@ConcernedBrit
Yes. Depending on where you file and live, processing times will be varied. Krakow is roughly 6 to 9 months, some smaller cities are 90 days. That said, you need to have an apartment lease in your application or it will for sure get denied. You also can not work until you get a residency and work permit approval.

News / PiS politicians` mailboxes hacked. Russian intelligence suspected. [33]

@Ironside
There is no info in your post. Just your statements.

News / PiS politicians` mailboxes hacked. Russian intelligence suspected. [33]

@Ironside
JK actually commented publicly on this yesterday and not only admitted it happened but pointed at Russia.

News / Parliament in Poland clears way for nuclear plant [78]

@amiga500
Maybe in the past. But things have definitely changed. Previously PiS would walk away with wins, and this time not even a second round though they were predicting a second round.

News / Parliament in Poland clears way for nuclear plant [78]

@Cargo pants
Great point on the elections. This can be seen as a sign of things to come in the country side. Rzeszow has long benefited from PiS connections, and they just spat in their faces.

Law / Applying for Karta Pobytu (TRC) while on visa-free from the UK? [7]

You can only file for KP when you are actually in Poland.

USA, Canada / Looking to move to Poland within the next 5-7 years from the US and need some guidance on your process. [15]

@etottski
Very true. You need to be bringing something to the country. Namely jobs and money. Slovakia is easier. Just move a company with proven income and automatic residency. Poland you better have a really good paper trail, and patience.