USA, Canada / WHAT IS THE US POLONIA LIKE? [42]

While the focus of the article on Polish people paying taxes here may at first seem odd, there may be good reason for it.

What one has to understand is that Philadelphia is for the most part inhabited by lazy minorities on the public dole sucking the system. There are more tax consumers than producers there, leading to a perpetual financial problem for the city. So at every chance they attempt to put on a good face for the city in an attempt to make it more attractive to investors and to draw new tax payers. (Rarely do you see mention of the high murder rate in the city.)

I suspect the tone of the article reflects the need to be tolerant of others –foreigners- (something our bitter and lazy minorities are not known for) because they bring with them financial benefit.

In other words, the article is saying “Be nice and welcoming to the Polish since they are hard working and are paying your taxes!”

Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [554]


I'm not sure what this means but it doesn't sound good to me! Lol...

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Lexi's words to me here were both kind and wise.

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Oops. That one would belong more on my "To Do" list. Lol...

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I know your words here are wise, Lexi. But it all has not been a total lost. The entire ordeal has served me with some valuable, if hard learned, life lessons that could be good for all to pay heed:

Exchange ALL contact information. Do not rely on one technology.
I have since purchased a small camera to keep in my car at all times to record the memories of life’s little unexpected pleasures when they arise.

Be certain to cherish what you have while you have it, for you never know when it could be fleeting even if it seems lasting.

Polish girls are yummy.
Find a reason to explore other cultures.
Hunt down and skin the guy who designed the Polish email server system.
Things of this nature.

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I was born and still reside in America. Several years ago I met a lovely Polish girl who was visiting, working here for the summer. She was a natural beauty and best of all she was staring at me! I immediately fell for her sweet manner and loved that she was so genuine and had not been Westernized. I was taken like never before. We enjoyed wonderful visits together for the couple of weeks I knew her.

We discussed differences and similarities between Poland and America. Knowing nothing of Poland really, I conducted some quick online research to learn about Poland so I could impress her with my new knowledge. She was flattered that I showed such interest in her homeland and culture. Score!

At the end of the summer she left and returned to Poland. We had exchanged email addresses and she insisted we keep in touch. But due to an unforeseen email problem between here and Poland, we were unable to keep in contact and we hadn’t thought to exchange other contact information. I have tried everything I could to find and contact her. With the time that has passed she has likely moved on.

I don’t even have so much as a photograph of her.
Some nights I still cruise the internet, looking at things Polish and thinking of my lost Polish girl.
One of those nights I stumbled upon this board and my first post was in a thread about the very same cursed email problem that had kept her from me. After reading around some more, the people here seemed like a friendly bunch so I’ve stuck around, hoping to gain more insight into Polish people and their wonderfully unique cultural heritage, and maybe offer them a different take on America while I’m here.

Before her I’d never given Poland a second thought. Now it holds a soft spot inside of me. Because of her I find myself interested in learning about all things Polish, their history, culture, politics and geography. So, if I ever meet up with her again I will really be able to impress her now! I have never visited Poland but I hope to someday. I’m just waiting for the email to show up in my inbox inviting me.