News / Nazi gold train 'found in Poland' [90]


They've got enough column inches right now from coronavirus, protests and Maddie McCann.

If this turns out to be fruitful, there'll be coverage everywhere.

UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [442]


Are they?

How exactly?

UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [442]


I don't see that ever changing. Or anybody wanting it to.

History / Where did Poles spend summer vacations in the PRL era? [63]


You'd be surprised. Most people here have travelled, different places are popular year on year according to wherever Tui, Itaka or Rainbow are marketing.

UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [442]


By whom?


Indeed. It isn't exactly vacant territory.

History / Where did Poles spend summer vacations in the PRL era? [63]


Most people took their holidays in Poland. There were (and still are) a lot of holiday centres, some belonging to Trade Unions, some to various clubs and associations and some private.

They're very popular for weddings nowadays, however there are always still no shortage of holidaymakers in season.

UK, Ireland / Polish immigrants in the UK - victims or criminals?! [295]

A sad story. Excuse the link to the Mail. The Times had better coverage but is behind a paywall.

dailymail.co.uk/news/article-8383071/Mother-lay-dying-garden-Tesco-worker-husband-slit-throat.html

News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]


Most aren't. If any.


That's true.

The PiS mafia certainly looks after its own at a local level.

News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]


Keeping poor children fed is a very rational basis.

News / Nazi gold train 'found in Poland' [90]


Amazing if they find something though it could of course be another wild goose chase.

I did read a book a while ago about the Nazi's gold which said that around 99% of it had been located either where it was hidden officially or where a couple of hordes had been secreted in Bavaria, and the remaining 1% was probably stolen by a named GI who became suddenly and unaccountably rich.

The book of course could be wrong. Everybody likes a treasure hunt.

UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [442]

Yes there are some interesting Points, although yes again, he's being hard on Poles.

And I did think that the idea of an English lady being defrosted from before WWII doesn't quite chime with what you might expect to meet on a Friday night in a pub in Doncaster.

News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]


A cooperative would work well. Though not if it's just another PiS Spólka Nomenklatura.


Above all, they want reward jobs and 'opportunities' for their cronies when they're out of office.

UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [442]


That's not remotely true. Not even nearly.

Especially given population density, economy and cultural output. If anything, France, Northern Italy and the Low Countries were far better placed.


You're a bit late for that.

Life / Popular and Practical Cars in Poland [49]

Some Opels are produced here.

Life / Popular and Practical Cars in Poland [49]

They also have a large presence here.

Life / Popular and Practical Cars in Poland [49]

That's a shame, they used to be the best, especially compared to some French and Italian cars. I won't even mention the Morris Ital...

Someone told me once that Mazda never ever break down. You don't see many of those in Poland though. Lots of Kia which are popular here, and I think made in Poland.

News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]


Far more right wing than Labour, unfortunately, however it seems that's what's needed here to get PiS out, as they did last time.

Anyway, were the PiS flappers half as psephologically confident as you pretend, why would they worry about an autumn ballot?

Worth saying that if Nowogrodzka are paying you for this, they're wasting their (or the public's) dosh.

News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]


Can they? Are riots officially sanctioned?


Let it be even later; entirely appropriate to delay under the circumstances.

BTW, the word "you" isn't capitalised in English.

Life / Popular and Practical Cars in Poland [49]

They're still considered good; Mercedes can last for many years if maintained well.

News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]


It doesn't happen overnight (or in the night) just to suit PiS who are desperate to hold it at the most awkward time simply because they are falling in the polls and declining in credibility.

Life / Popular and Practical Cars in Poland [49]


German cars are known for their reliability!

History / Life in Poland in 1800-1900 [18]

According to Wikipedia, Jaski (if this is the same one) was burnt by the Germans in 1944.

It isn't impossible that there was damage and destruction in the 1920 war, however the page doesn't mention that.

pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Jaski_(województwo_podlaskie)

BTW, there's a Jaski and there's a Jaśki, both a few kilometres apart.

News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]


I notice you use a plural. As far as I know, he's been with his partner for a long time now; no suggestion of promiscuity.

He's done rather well, succeeded against all odds, been a very successful Mayor of Slupsk and is very much respected. He doesn't expect to become president (although he would be a good one) however he's doing very well in the various roles that he has.


Not right now, however people in Belgium said the same, and it happened without fuss. Nobody would have believed that Trump could ever have won across the Atlantic or that tousle-haired clown in the U.K. Having said that, even JK has had to be very careful.

UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [442]


You're absolutely right. Worth remembering though that this is a discussion where some people have as you say, a couple of encounters, some have 30 years of being from one country and living in the other, some are from one country with their roots and a very large part of their cultural base in the other and yet others who've never been to either and are just throwing their two pennorth in.

The truth, as much as truth exists, is more nuanced.


Even the adults of this society are disappointed with it, however you are right to be angry.


The Archbishop of Banterbury himself could scarcely do better.

Polonia / Polonia in Germany [59]


You can be alive and German. Millions are.

Some families will always assimilate, and nationality isn't set in stone.

Life / Popular and Practical Cars in Poland [49]

Kia cars are popular in Poland now.


I don't think people particularly want to do that. Cost and reliability are the main factors.

News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]


This is a growing issue. In the U.K., pollsters sometimes still call people on landlines; they are increasingly rare among urban residents under their mid-50s or among people who move around a lot for work. In rented homes nowadays they are almost non-existent.

News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]


Normal everywhere now for voters, it's true here and it isn't specific to Poles either.

The PR matters far more than the policies now, the soundbites more than the economic and social realities.

Polonia / Polonia in Germany [59]


Why?

News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]


Classy..,

It may well rebound on them and increase his vote share. Smacks of desperation too.