Seanus
23 Apr 2011
Food / Do you call it kiszka or kaszanka? [61]
Krupniok is Silesian largely. It's basically the same as the thread foods :)
Krupniok is Silesian largely. It's basically the same as the thread foods :)
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
News / John Paul II's Beatification [134]
Which makes you wonder the value of having sb out of touch with common knowledge in that position. It is no secret! Still, he could always have pleaded lack of knowledge and it is mere speculation what he would have done in that case.
Which makes you wonder the value of having sb out of touch with common knowledge in that position. It is no secret! Still, he could always have pleaded lack of knowledge and it is mere speculation what he would have done in that case.
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
History / Old communist leaders still buried in Merit Cemetery in Powązki [20]
I guess everyone has their place ;)
I guess everyone has their place ;)
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
News / John Paul II's Beatification [134]
The thing is, JP didn't condone such behaviour, sascha. Maybe tacitly through a lack of stamping it out, yes. However, look at the RCC in the past. They didn't excommunicate Hitler yet he was dangerous to their image as a self-confessed Catholic (a dubious issue but he still kept the label). JP would likely have taken a stand on such a matter.
The thing is, JP didn't condone such behaviour, sascha. Maybe tacitly through a lack of stamping it out, yes. However, look at the RCC in the past. They didn't excommunicate Hitler yet he was dangerous to their image as a self-confessed Catholic (a dubious issue but he still kept the label). JP would likely have taken a stand on such a matter.
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
History / Old communist leaders still buried in Merit Cemetery in Powązki [20]
Pawian has a good point. Poland fought hard for its independence and to build on that. Why should it have to commemorate those that killed their own? Seriously, many politicians (esp communistic ones) are descendants of Satan and deserve our contempt.
Pawian has a good point. Poland fought hard for its independence and to build on that. Why should it have to commemorate those that killed their own? Seriously, many politicians (esp communistic ones) are descendants of Satan and deserve our contempt.
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
News / John Paul II's Beatification [134]
In the absence of formal criteria for Beatification, they need to make the call based on the meritorious acts he did. The man had good in his heart and we can forgive him for following the tenets of conservatism as he was merely a man functioning in that environment. It isn't the calling of the church to be overly modernised as it is not an avant-garde institution. If priests are to have any credibility as sth akin to the descendants of the Apostles then we can observe that the Apostles were men, not women. This is not like the case of golf (gentlemen only ladies forbidden) which can be changed to allow women into clubhouses.
Cutting to the chase, JPII was a man that stood out and I say that as sb who is not a fan of the Vatican and what they get up to. We are all human with inherent foibles but JPII really used his position to show goodness.
In the absence of formal criteria for Beatification, they need to make the call based on the meritorious acts he did. The man had good in his heart and we can forgive him for following the tenets of conservatism as he was merely a man functioning in that environment. It isn't the calling of the church to be overly modernised as it is not an avant-garde institution. If priests are to have any credibility as sth akin to the descendants of the Apostles then we can observe that the Apostles were men, not women. This is not like the case of golf (gentlemen only ladies forbidden) which can be changed to allow women into clubhouses.
Cutting to the chase, JPII was a man that stood out and I say that as sb who is not a fan of the Vatican and what they get up to. We are all human with inherent foibles but JPII really used his position to show goodness.
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
History / Old communist leaders still buried in Merit Cemetery in Powązki [20]
He ordered them in advance, Pawian ;) ;) It was in his will ;)
He ordered them in advance, Pawian ;) ;) It was in his will ;)
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
History / Old communist leaders still buried in Merit Cemetery in Powązki [20]
I see your point, convex, but there is no getting away from symbolism. It's like when a Japanese PM goes to a shrine to commemorate the war dead. Junichiro Koizumi often did it during his tenure and it infuriated the Chinese. We should also judge sth in the context of the subject. Poles have never been known for letting bygones be bygones/sleeping dogs lie.
The bottom line is that they have their own followers for whatever reasons and that should be respected too within reason.
Pawian makes a fair point. Nuremberg soon put paid to Nazism but where were the trials for the 'komunystycznych mass morderców' that Szczery of the group Honor sang about?
I see your point, convex, but there is no getting away from symbolism. It's like when a Japanese PM goes to a shrine to commemorate the war dead. Junichiro Koizumi often did it during his tenure and it infuriated the Chinese. We should also judge sth in the context of the subject. Poles have never been known for letting bygones be bygones/sleeping dogs lie.
The bottom line is that they have their own followers for whatever reasons and that should be respected too within reason.
Pawian makes a fair point. Nuremberg soon put paid to Nazism but where were the trials for the 'komunystycznych mass morderców' that Szczery of the group Honor sang about?
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
Love / Is it true that Polish women are very busty? [71]
I think they need to excluse those whose boobs have 'gone south' ;) They distort the figures. Fotka.pl shows many photos of exhibitionists.
I think they need to excluse those whose boobs have 'gone south' ;) They distort the figures. Fotka.pl shows many photos of exhibitionists.
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
Love / Is it true that Polish women are very busty? [71]
Yeah, I kill two birds with one stone there. I have that effect and also the added benefit of having the John Lennon look :) They are prescription sunglasses so I can see perfectly :)
Yeah, I kill two birds with one stone there. I have that effect and also the added benefit of having the John Lennon look :) They are prescription sunglasses so I can see perfectly :)
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
Love / Is it true that Polish women are very busty? [71]
This is edging ever closer to a 'post your boobs' thread ;) Have a look around in summer and judge for yourselves. Just don't get caught doing it ;)
This is edging ever closer to a 'post your boobs' thread ;) Have a look around in summer and judge for yourselves. Just don't get caught doing it ;)
Seanus
23 Apr 2011
Love / Is it true that Polish women are very busty? [71]
Some are and some aren't. Some teens are nice and busty, or so I've heard ;) ;)
Some are and some aren't. Some teens are nice and busty, or so I've heard ;) ;)
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
WB, I don't go in for labels. There are those better qualified and those worse qualified than myself to comment. The question is one of rudeness. We have both experienced it here but have likely experienced it elsewhere too. If you know yourself and what you want to do then you can ignore most of the rudeness no problem. There's not much sense in consuming yourself with it. Far better emotions exist :) :)
WB, I don't go in for labels. There are those better qualified and those worse qualified than myself to comment. The question is one of rudeness. We have both experienced it here but have likely experienced it elsewhere too. If you know yourself and what you want to do then you can ignore most of the rudeness no problem. There's not much sense in consuming yourself with it. Far better emotions exist :) :)
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
I think you know the answers without me having to enter into a treatise on it :)
Rudeness is a benchmark/yardstick issue :)
I think you know the answers without me having to enter into a treatise on it :)
Rudeness is a benchmark/yardstick issue :)
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
We all do it to some extent. It's like eating foreign food in that we all adjust it to our own palate. Language is elastic and we all use what we feel fits our purpose. Nothing rude in that :)
We all do it to some extent. It's like eating foreign food in that we all adjust it to our own palate. Language is elastic and we all use what we feel fits our purpose. Nothing rude in that :)
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
Travel / What about that Banja Luka Serbian restaurant in Warsaw; Is that realy that good? [30]
Pgtx got the spelling right :) Yeah, it's a lovely sauce :) I like Polish 'mizeria' sauce. Knorr do it well :)
A lot of Polish fare is for the winter so foreign summer options may go down well. I, for one, love kebabs but not in spring/summer. Serbian food would be a welcome change.
Pgtx got the spelling right :) Yeah, it's a lovely sauce :) I like Polish 'mizeria' sauce. Knorr do it well :)
A lot of Polish fare is for the winter so foreign summer options may go down well. I, for one, love kebabs but not in spring/summer. Serbian food would be a welcome change.
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
Travel / What about that Banja Luka Serbian restaurant in Warsaw; Is that realy that good? [30]
I would like to explore such options tbh. I tried cevapcici (??) in Belgrade and was impressed. The pastry in Serbia was lovely. In Scotland, we like pastry items so it was a pleasant surprise. I think Poles also enjoy such things. I know Banka Luka from chess and it's in Bosnia. I enjoyed my food in Sarajevo. Crow and Natasa, send more Serbian folk here to Silesia, please. Variety is the spice of life and extra options wouldn't hurt :) :)
I would like to explore such options tbh. I tried cevapcici (??) in Belgrade and was impressed. The pastry in Serbia was lovely. In Scotland, we like pastry items so it was a pleasant surprise. I think Poles also enjoy such things. I know Banka Luka from chess and it's in Bosnia. I enjoyed my food in Sarajevo. Crow and Natasa, send more Serbian folk here to Silesia, please. Variety is the spice of life and extra options wouldn't hurt :) :)
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
Well, English has steadily evolved on all fronts so it's hard to pinpoint any one factor as the main cause for its course. Some languages force you to guess the speaker from the context but English often requires you to guess the meaning from a general context.
Back to the issue of rudeness, some dislike the aloofness found in some individuals. However, people are complicated and their lack of engagement could be due to many things. We should always remember to be tolerant and think, at the end of the day, does it really matter? If they aren't harming us, so what?
Well, English has steadily evolved on all fronts so it's hard to pinpoint any one factor as the main cause for its course. Some languages force you to guess the speaker from the context but English often requires you to guess the meaning from a general context.
Back to the issue of rudeness, some dislike the aloofness found in some individuals. However, people are complicated and their lack of engagement could be due to many things. We should always remember to be tolerant and think, at the end of the day, does it really matter? If they aren't harming us, so what?
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
News / Donald Tusk's Government of Poland Continues to Oppress Poles [161]
Some have done well under Donald and some have done badly. The journalists must be a little bored with the lack of circus value that LK (RIP) presented with his constant flurry of vetoes. No thrust and parry now. BK is a man largely unspoken of. I think he needs a BJ scandal like Clinton had ;) ;)
Joking aside, Tusk is not an oppressor in the wider sense. I think he should have taken some action with regards to the 'aksyza' aspect of fuel. Dissuading people from using fuel is advantageous in one sense but he is showing that he is a victim to market forces. Measures can be taken on the domestic front to act as a palliative to international fuel games.
Also, he is said to be thinking about closing down the 'Rodzina na Swoim' program forthwith. Credit is a reality in Poland and abandoning such a program is a sign that he is sticking his fingers up at many modern, nuclear families. Not the way to go IMHO.
Some have done well under Donald and some have done badly. The journalists must be a little bored with the lack of circus value that LK (RIP) presented with his constant flurry of vetoes. No thrust and parry now. BK is a man largely unspoken of. I think he needs a BJ scandal like Clinton had ;) ;)
Joking aside, Tusk is not an oppressor in the wider sense. I think he should have taken some action with regards to the 'aksyza' aspect of fuel. Dissuading people from using fuel is advantageous in one sense but he is showing that he is a victim to market forces. Measures can be taken on the domestic front to act as a palliative to international fuel games.
Also, he is said to be thinking about closing down the 'Rodzina na Swoim' program forthwith. Credit is a reality in Poland and abandoning such a program is a sign that he is sticking his fingers up at many modern, nuclear families. Not the way to go IMHO.
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
In Scotland, you shouldn't say 'take a seat' as you may quickly find yourself without any chairs ;) ;)
Joking aside, I completely agree with you, Magda. I only meant what I said in the sense of the function of the imperative but, as we both know, it doesn't paint the whole picture by a long stretch.
Rude? In sport, I see a lot of sportsmanship and apologies for fouling. Obviously, there are clowns who choose not to be so but I've had very positive experiences when it comes to fair play and decency when playing sport.
In Scotland, you shouldn't say 'take a seat' as you may quickly find yourself without any chairs ;) ;)
Joking aside, I completely agree with you, Magda. I only meant what I said in the sense of the function of the imperative but, as we both know, it doesn't paint the whole picture by a long stretch.
Rude? In sport, I see a lot of sportsmanship and apologies for fouling. Obviously, there are clowns who choose not to be so but I've had very positive experiences when it comes to fair play and decency when playing sport.
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
Hi Natasa :)
I think you have a valid point there. Sometimes things need to be done at a certain tempo and the imperative then fits the bill. The Balkan temperament tends to be stronger than here from what I've heard. Very often the Polish imperative has a positive meaning, e.g 'poczęstuj się/częstuj się' and signals intention clearly.
Yeah, another good point. British politicians prevaricate all the time. The English language allows them to bend things to their own needs, rather than just spit it out. Ducking and dodging is part of politics but I think that Slavic languages, as you said, are more to the point. Not rude, just frank/candid.
Hi Natasa :)
I think you have a valid point there. Sometimes things need to be done at a certain tempo and the imperative then fits the bill. The Balkan temperament tends to be stronger than here from what I've heard. Very often the Polish imperative has a positive meaning, e.g 'poczęstuj się/częstuj się' and signals intention clearly.
Yeah, another good point. British politicians prevaricate all the time. The English language allows them to bend things to their own needs, rather than just spit it out. Ducking and dodging is part of politics but I think that Slavic languages, as you said, are more to the point. Not rude, just frank/candid.
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
Oh, I just had a break from things. Hopefully will have a few new takes on sth threads here, a fresher perspective so to speak.
I have to say that I have noticed more chilled-out folk recently, esp in shops. I was in Biedronka today and I cringed when I saw the checkouts and queues. However, I wasn't put off (I was going for alcohol so...) and I was pleasantly surprised that everything was done in a calm manner, no trolleys ramming up my backside as I was getting my things scanned. I think the weather has had a positive effect on people. The stillness has gone and there is more life in people.
Good to see you still posting, WB. Hope you are avoiding rudeness and enjoying the things that made you come back to Polska :) Always some fire on the board when you are around. Nice one :)
As in the command structure, Magda. Like 'siadaj' or 'rozkładaj' etc
Oh, I just had a break from things. Hopefully will have a few new takes on sth threads here, a fresher perspective so to speak.
I have to say that I have noticed more chilled-out folk recently, esp in shops. I was in Biedronka today and I cringed when I saw the checkouts and queues. However, I wasn't put off (I was going for alcohol so...) and I was pleasantly surprised that everything was done in a calm manner, no trolleys ramming up my backside as I was getting my things scanned. I think the weather has had a positive effect on people. The stillness has gone and there is more life in people.
Good to see you still posting, WB. Hope you are avoiding rudeness and enjoying the things that made you come back to Polska :) Always some fire on the board when you are around. Nice one :)
As in the command structure, Magda. Like 'siadaj' or 'rozkładaj' etc
Seanus
22 Apr 2011
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
Some are and some aren't :) Des Ess, to some extent, yes. There is still no getting away from the fact that people are people but I'd say that there is a harsher edge to people in the east of the country. Conditions are harder there so there is less to smile about.
What foreigners may find rude is Polish peeps use of the imperative. It sounds rude to a refined Englishman, for example, but that is not the intention.
Please remember to do a broad sweep and not look for results confirming that Poles are this or that. I haven't really noticed much rudeness lately tbh.
Some are and some aren't :) Des Ess, to some extent, yes. There is still no getting away from the fact that people are people but I'd say that there is a harsher edge to people in the east of the country. Conditions are harder there so there is less to smile about.
What foreigners may find rude is Polish peeps use of the imperative. It sounds rude to a refined Englishman, for example, but that is not the intention.
Please remember to do a broad sweep and not look for results confirming that Poles are this or that. I haven't really noticed much rudeness lately tbh.
Seanus
31 Dec 2010
News / A devestating verdict on the Polish church [279]
Bzibby, you can attach labels but they are merely dismissive. Official lines tend to be more full of crap.
Babinich, that's what happens when you only know one priest ;)
Then they are no better than you or I so why would I go to a priest when I know what Jesus died for us all? Maybe some reading on sanctification and justification is in order for some people.
Bzibby, you can attach labels but they are merely dismissive. Official lines tend to be more full of crap.
Babinich, that's what happens when you only know one priest ;)
Then they are no better than you or I so why would I go to a priest when I know what Jesus died for us all? Maybe some reading on sanctification and justification is in order for some people.
Seanus
31 Dec 2010
News / A devestating verdict on the Polish church [279]
They occupy a certain position which places the utmost importance on moral standing. In order to forgive the sinful, you must be a morally upstanding person yourself. I'm very sure of my own words here.
Many don't live by proverbs and Godly wisdom but priests, knowing the Bible, have a duty to serve those that they take money from.
They seek to be revered and that involves projecting a pure image. This is not like a teacher who goes out with his students when seen to be an authority figure. I haven't seen a priest wellied yet.
Then tell the intermediary priest to get out of the remittance of sin business ;) ;) One strand calles it repentance, the other calls it penitence. I was talking about the RCC as being the main Catholic church.
They occupy a certain position which places the utmost importance on moral standing. In order to forgive the sinful, you must be a morally upstanding person yourself. I'm very sure of my own words here.
Many don't live by proverbs and Godly wisdom but priests, knowing the Bible, have a duty to serve those that they take money from.
They seek to be revered and that involves projecting a pure image. This is not like a teacher who goes out with his students when seen to be an authority figure. I haven't seen a priest wellied yet.
Then tell the intermediary priest to get out of the remittance of sin business ;) ;) One strand calles it repentance, the other calls it penitence. I was talking about the RCC as being the main Catholic church.
Seanus
31 Dec 2010
History / Poland in a Slavic Union/Alliance/Federation? [335]
That has already started, MW. Like discovering music, there is so much we don't know. To formalise a union needs a lot of impetus and coordination. Whip out the stronger alcohol, encourage moderation and all will be well.
That has already started, MW. Like discovering music, there is so much we don't know. To formalise a union needs a lot of impetus and coordination. Whip out the stronger alcohol, encourage moderation and all will be well.
Seanus
31 Dec 2010
History / Poland in a Slavic Union/Alliance/Federation? [335]
Well, he should care to preach the importance of moving on given murderous practices. He has his work cut out there but it's worth trying to stress the commonalities. Change can be a long long process.
Well, he should care to preach the importance of moving on given murderous practices. He has his work cut out there but it's worth trying to stress the commonalities. Change can be a long long process.
Seanus
31 Dec 2010
News / A devestating verdict on the Polish church [279]
A couple of loose answers there, ok. If they are to be the intermediary between Man and God then they should be pure. If they were impure, how would they forgive those who had sinned? Why even have a church at all if I sin far less than they do?
A couple of loose answers there, ok. If they are to be the intermediary between Man and God then they should be pure. If they were impure, how would they forgive those who had sinned? Why even have a church at all if I sin far less than they do?
Seanus
31 Dec 2010
News / A devestating verdict on the Polish church [279]
Barney, define pure please.
I-S, to się dowiedz ;)
Not the EU, no, but national governments
Naive? Why would you say so?
Barney, define pure please.
I-S, to się dowiedz ;)
Not the EU, no, but national governments
Naive? Why would you say so?
Seanus
31 Dec 2010
News / A devestating verdict on the Polish church [279]
Clergy DO pretend to be pure, I-S. Politicians have a mandate and manifesto. The church merely has a moral obligation and where is their pact? Governments are directly accountable to the people but who can hold a wayward priest to account? Many are aware of their child pedo actions but little is done. A politician would be grilled for that.
Clergy DO pretend to be pure, I-S. Politicians have a mandate and manifesto. The church merely has a moral obligation and where is their pact? Governments are directly accountable to the people but who can hold a wayward priest to account? Many are aware of their child pedo actions but little is done. A politician would be grilled for that.