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pawian   
22 Oct 2023
Life / The climate for gardening in Poland [340]

There are still 2 growing on the branches but I doubt they will ripen before cold temps.

I was right - they have remained hard and green. Let`s hope better for the next year. As always.... :):):)

Yesterday I visited a distant part of the orchard where I seldom go and got a positive shock. My jaw dropped, in fact.

I have found these on an 8 year old tree. What namely???


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pawian   
22 Oct 2023
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]

but apparently it's a courthouse!

I will never ignore rightist blatant lies and manipulation. Remember about it.
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]

he might as well could have said it.

Darling, in this way we can claim anything. E.g, I claim that you wanted to admit to being an azhole.
Will it be OK to claim it???

you can assume of me being a liar.

I don`t assume, I know it and call you out as a liar.
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]

how amassing

Right now it is amaSSing how you lie, darling. You are a stinking lying rightist. How??
You are lying he said the big army won`t be needed.
While he said that Poland doesn`t have enough demographic potential to create such a big army. And it is true.
It is clear and visible now when PiS is trying to enlarge the army but they aren`t able to. They resort to dirty tricks and change the status of civilians working for the army into military to have a big army at least on the paper. So, a secretary/assistant working for a high rank officer in the headquarters becomes a soldier, according to PiS. Ha!!!!
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]

increase of military won't be needed.

Proof, please. coz we don`t believe rightists. Not even one word of yours.
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
Po polsku / Karma zawsze (zwykle?) wraca - przykłady z życia [62]

Jak pięknie karma wróciła do PIS.
W 2015 wygrali wybory bo między innymi udało się im stworzyć urojoną rzeczywistość Polski w ruinie. Miliony ich wyborców w to uwierzyło.

Dzisiaj kaczorki płaczą i zżymają się że opozycja stworzyła swoją urojoną rzeczywistość i dzięki temu wygrała wybory. hahahaha Co oczywiście jest urojeniem kaczorków ale niech im będzie. Liczy się równowaga w naturze. Mogły kaczorki, mogą i inni. Ha!
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
History / What do Poles owe to Hungarians? [275]

Hungarian advisors and spin doctors hired by PiS politicians.

This proves again, for the upteenth time, that Polish rightards are clueless idiots who are unable to think on their own and invent sth new which could produce good results.
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
News / Future of Polish-Ukrainian relations [669]

An interesting article explaining the recent tensions between Poland and Ukraine and forecasting the relations when the new gov is formed in Poland

OCTOBER 22, 2023

Kyiv apparently held its breath. It has not yet congratulated on the success of the democratic opposition or Donald Tusk, who is already the official candidate for prime minister. In fact, congratulations did not reach the PiS headquarters either.

Ukrainian politicians seem to be in trouble; They are waiting for the development of events, the move of President Andrzej Duda and the appointment of a government. It requires patience. Meanwhile, the elections were covered in Ukr media in a friendly, comprehensive and competent manner as probably never before. Previously, the information was sketchy, but this time it was explained in detail who the winners and losers were and why things turned out the way they did.

Kyiv counts on Berlin and Warsaw
The explanation for this change is simple: Polish politics is more interesting for Ukrainian commentators since the outbreak of the war in February 2022, when millions of people crossed the borders , fleeing from bombs, rockets and the brutality of Russian soldiers. Hundreds of thousands of people have had nowhere to return. Some of them made their lives in our country.

Poland was the first to provide aid to Ukraine. We continue to do so, even though relations between the capitals have evolved significantly, also due to our election campaign and Kiev's pro-European aspirations, requiring significant changes in EU structures and strategies. Pavlo Klimkin, the long-time Minister of Foreign Affairs of Ukraine, in an interview with European Pravda, notes that the Polish elections will change the political situation in Central Europe and Warsaw's relations with Brussels.

Today, Poland and its politics are more interesting for the Ukrainian political class. It is no longer just the cemetery of the Lviv Eaglets, the Volhynian crime or the mythical Odessa-Brody-Płock pipeline . It is thinking about the post-war future, European integration and the reconstruction of the country. Kyiv may be counting more on the Germans here, also due to the scale of aid, but it understands that Poland's position is important.

Moreover, many journalists from Ukraine found employment in the Polish media, which was an expression of support and created a group of commentators well versed in Polish politics. Now they can shine.

The worst was avoided
"In general, for Ukraine, the election results in Poland look quite satisfactory," writes the most influential Ukrainian portal European Pravda. And he talks about why the process of transfer of power may be slightly delayed - Andrzej Duda will probably want to entrust the party that took first place with the task of forming the government. And only when PiS fails to fulfill this mission will the mandate pass to the Civic Coalition and its associates. We read further that PiS's victory is pyrrhic. The result is not enough for the majority, and the only potential partner - Confederation, known for its anti-Ukrainian beliefs - failed.

"The worst-case scenario - a coalition of PiS and Konfederacja - has almost certainly been avoided . And in the alliance of KO, Third Way and the Left, all political forces have a completely pro-Ukrainian position. Unlike in many European countries, even the Polish left has no sympathy for the Kremlin," writes European Truth.

"The Civic Coalition, Third Way and the Left have a chance to create a stable majority that will be sufficient to change the government," writes Yuri Panchenko from Warsaw in the text entitled "Poland votes for a change of power: what does it mean and how will its relations with Ukraine change?"

Zelensky did not take photos with the opposition
President Volodymyr Zelensky, out of necessity, invested a lot in relations with PiS and Andrzej Duda. Poland opened its borders, and Rzeszów and the airport in Jasionka became the focal point for foreign aid and Ukraine's relations with the world.

Zelensky avoided contacts with the opposition and Tusk like the plague, and has not met him since the outbreak of the war. In Warsaw, he went so far as to support the PiS version of the Smolensk air crash myth. He said exactly what PiS wanted to hear. As the president of the attacked country, he must have realized the importance of the words he spoke in the Polish capital. And the ban issued to members of the presidential team from taking photos with the leaders of the Polish opposition sounds downright humorous.

Friendship with Duda broke out suddenly, even though the Polish president had previously paid little attention to relations with Kiev. Quite suddenly, he began to argue that support for a free Ukraine is an issue beyond political disputes, Poles and Ukrainians will never allow Moscow to quarrel, and this is the message to the Kremlin. Poland supported Ukraine's integration with the EU, demanded quick sanctions against Russia, and mobilized Brussels to help. For Duda and PiS it was "political gold". Zelenski apparently did not take into account that the campaign was about to start in Poland and that PiS might lose after eight years.

Already at the beginning of the campaign, a scandal broke out related to the transit and import of Ukrainian grain (wheat, corn, rapeseed and sunflower). The Polish government, without waiting for the decision of the European Commission covering Poland, Bulgaria, Hungary, Slovakia and Romania, unilaterally banned the entry of grain into the country, attacking the most vital interests of Ukraine.

The 80th anniversary of the Volhynian massacre fell soon and both presidents unexpectedly met in Lutsk, where, as Zelensky wrote online, they paid "tribute to the memory of all the victims of Volhynia"; "together - Ukraine and Poland - we defend freedom." It turned out that Duda and his entourage expected a clear apology from Zelensky. But the word "sorry" was not uttered.

The neighbor's patience is running out
Then it only got worse; it is worth remembering Andrzej Duda's subsequent statements reprimanding Zelenski, as well as Prime Minister Morawiecki's arrogance noticed in Kiev, but also in Brussels and Washington. Agriculture Minister Robert Telus threatened to block Ukraine's entry into the EU. By striking anti-Ukrainian tones, PiS wanted to take away the support of the Confederation. Kiev, used to dirty campaigns, seemed to understand this, although its neighbor's patience was waning.

Now many people in Kiev can breathe a sigh of relief, because "the emotional outbursts of recent months have been very disturbing, leading to the erosion of the unique atmosphere of solidarity." Yet, Ukraine needs Warsaw's solidarity today and will continue to do so in the future. Of course, the new authorities will not suggest cutting off military aid, as Kiev heard from Morawiecki in September, commentators speculate. It can be expected that Warsaw will no longer violate the rules of the EU single market, adds one of the analysts.

However, not everything will be fine a week after the elections, warn Ukrainian experts. We should not expect that relations between Kiev and Warsaw will be cloudless. This certainly applies to the grain problem - the leader of Agrounia, Michał Kołodziejczak, will become an MP from KO, and Donald Tusk and the stability of the future coalition directly depend on the votes of Polish farmers. It can be assumed that the new government's position will remain tough, although some compromise will probably be found, commentators say.

Ukrainians were also disgusted by the open and aggressive anti-German attitude of PiS, which seemed to expect Kiev to support this campaign. Meanwhile, no major political force could afford it. For obvious reasons. Although Germany missed Russia's first attack, it is now helping Ukraine strongly. Kyiv also couldn't understand the PiS government's reluctance towards Brussels. Poland belongs to the community, at every opportunity it emphasizes that there is also a place for Ukraine in it, it offers help and encourages efforts. At the same time, it constantly criticizes and tries to boycott EU rules and requirements. As Ukrainian commentators write, Berlin can now breathe a sigh of relief. And they remind us that PiS submitted a diplomatic note demanding payment of compensation for damage caused during World War II on October 3, 2022 - on the day of Germany's national holiday. Poland considered it good trolling, Germany rather a sign of rudeness.

Ukraine looks at Poland with hope
Now the prevailing hope is that the tone in Poland will change. A pro-European coalition that does not suffer from anti-German phobias will take power. Ukraine no longer has to stand astride the barricade. For her, the most important topic, apart from victory over Russia, is EU membership. Since Kiev chose the path to the West and when the opportunity for expansion opened up, this became the determinant of all its activities. Ukrainians and Ukrainian politicians are deeply aware that not belonging to the EU will be constantly exposed to conflicts with Moscow.

This is what commentators focus on. "We should under no circumstances forget that Ukraine's existence is only possible within the framework of the West. Russia will not stop its efforts to completely destroy Ukraine. The elections in Poland have become a kind of mirror that should show what the political model of Central Europe will be and how it will affect our prospects," says Pavlo Klimkin.

Poland, under Donald Tusk's rule, once again appears as the best partner for Ukraine, as a supporter of rearranging the EU in such a way that Ukraine's accession becomes possible. This is a moment when the fate of Ukraine hangs in the balance and it should be used.

Yuri Panchenko, a commentator of the European Pravda website, adds that in addition to hopes associated with a change of government in Warsaw, it is also important for Kiev to maintain good relations with PiS. "Ukraine has a lot to thank this party and its leaders for," we read in his post-election analysis. And maybe this attitude is right. Now no one in PiS will accuse the authorities in Kiev of this terrible ingratitude.


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pawian   
22 Oct 2023
News / Polish Parliamentary Elections 2023 [933]

PIS gangsters might succeed in bribing or blackmailing individual politicians (e.g, the ones who have affairs on the side) but are unable to buy dozens.

I suggested PIS blackmailing opposition members two days ago. Today the rumour is growing that PIS services in fact spied on their opponents before the elections.

Those rightists are really dangerous scum, the new gov has to clean all institutions of PiS influence. To the bare ground. No mercy.

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pawian   
22 Oct 2023
News / Referendum to decide about exotic immigrants in Poland [559]

That's my position, if there are two options then any kind of mark in one of the squares should suffice.

No, it is better to mark all boxes, just in case. Check this instruction leaflet for referendum.


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pawian   
22 Oct 2023
Love / Do Polish guys like girls who are shy, modest and sensitive [41]

Plenty of new people join and then disappear very quickly when they see the tone of the place.

I sometimes wonder if people are getting more and more sensitive each year, instead of getting tougher. Watching my students, it seems the first option is taking place.
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
News / Referendum to decide about exotic immigrants in Poland [559]

UK ballot papers you indicate your choice by putting an 'x' in the box.

Yes, of course. I was only jokingly refering to the style used in doing exercises in English textbooks - either a cross for NO or a tick for YES. :):):

English speakers can get paranoid with that mess.
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
Life / Funeral Traditions in Poland [68]

The walk to the burial site takes a couple of minutes


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pawian   
22 Oct 2023
News / Is the Polish-Polish war ending? Is the PiS-PiS war beginning? [14]

the sooner and deeper the complete demise of PiS will be.

I look into the future with optimism. PIS have lost the elections and this is the beginning of their end. Their chairman proves he doesn`t understand the reasons of his party`s defeat and refuses to face the reality as it is.

Excellent. It means they are going to stick to the same methods which led to the victory of the pro democratic opposition. Next year we are going to vote in local gov and EU parliament ballots. If PiS loses them too, party activists and politicians will demand the resignation of the Chairman. If he resigns, PIS will fall apart due to faction fighting. If he doesn`t, PIS will go down further, without any hope for winning any future elections.

This way or another, they are doomed. Isn`t it wonderful??? :):):)

One day, after PiS` complete demise, rightists might create a new political entity. But they will have to immensely modify their ideology to better suit to the times we are living in and to most people`s expectations. E.g,, they have to get rid of their hatred or contempt for various groups, like women or LGBT.
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
News / Polish Parliamentary Elections 2023 [933]

One more memory about that time. Communists

Another similarity. In 1989, communist secret service started destroying important documents to cover their dirty illegal activities. Papers were taken out and burnt.
Today PiS secret service is doing the same things, only their methods differ - they are using shredders and damage laptops.
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]

professional teachers work.

I mentioned textbooks and workbooks which might sound and look boring to students who prefer to depend on their electronic devices. We also use them, I mean smartphones, or interactive whiteboards, but not so often. I still consider traditional books as more useful than anything else coz they allow students to get accustomed to the style they will run into during the final exam - namely, a traditional sheet of paper with printed tasks.
pawian   
22 Oct 2023
Life / Funeral Traditions in Poland [68]

After the mass in the chapel, in front of the funeral house again


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pawian   
21 Oct 2023
History / What do Poles owe to Hungarians? [275]

but I believe that in the long term it will survive.

No, darling, you can believe nothing coz you are not a Pole.
BTW, it is amaSSing when you support Polish -Hungarian bond in the light of Hungarian pro Russian and anti Ukrainan attitude. You are a lost mongrel, indeed. Tfu!
pawian   
21 Oct 2023
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]

that don't even have the vote yet!

Wrong! The students who as first experienced the horror of the Polish education after the PiS deform left high schools this year. They are 19 years old. Ha! Their one year younger mates who still are students also voted if they turned 18 before the election day.
pawian   
21 Oct 2023
Study / Various education and school issues in Poland. Opinions, stories, controversies. [1006]

Students of certain high school in the city of Gorzów W. has been organising mock elections for 20 years. Yesterday they did too.

Actually, 700 schools took part in the election education programme. The results were similar to those in Gorzów - autocratic PiS lost disgracefully, the pro-democratic opposition won.


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pawian   
21 Oct 2023
News / Poland's PiS party members and crime [346]

Readers of the forum might wonder why I call PiS gangsters???

For a good reason.
A few years ago certain decent professor called PIS " an organised criminal group. " PiS sued him but they lost several times from lowest to highest level - eventually, the Supreme Court ruled he was right saying it.

gazetaprawna.pl/wiadomosci/kraj/artykuly/8339072,sadurski-zorganizowana-grupa-przestepcza-pis.html
pawian   
21 Oct 2023
News / Polish PM Tusk- dictator or not? What Poles think? [455]

His only plan

The problem is you know very little of Poland so you have no idea about his plans. If you learn Polish at last, you might acquaint yourself with Polish matters better, but I doubt it - you are a lousy learner.