News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [534]


That comment was posted 12 months ago.

Lithuanians have already learnt they mustn`t irritate us cos their defences against Russians depend on Poland.

And Poland shall provide this help if Russians invade. Coz if Russians capture the Baltics, the strategic situation will get much worse in the area.

Life / Banners and slogans at soccer games in Poland [63]

Warsaw Legia team fans celebrate the anniversary of Warsaw Rising 44.

Dream of Warsaw. In the foreground, ruins of the city after the Rising. In the background, the modern skyline.

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News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

Pro Russian rightist PiS and nationalist Konfederacja traitors against united European defence

The European Parliament has voted on a resolution on strengthening the defence of the European Union - it recognises, among other things, the Eastern Shield, Prime Minister Donald Tusk's flagship project, as a flagship project for the common security of the 27 EU countries. PiS and Confederation MEPs have spoken out against the undertaking. "An unimaginable lack of understanding for the protection of Poland's border," politicians from the ruling team claim.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]

No, your football fans are a noble exception. :):):)

Study / Fake degree in Poland - legal consequence? [10]


Exactly.

The skin isn`t worth the hunt. Or vice versa.

Polonia / Elon Musk tells Germans to "move on"! [247]

Decent Americans feel embarassed about owning Tesla cars.
The same trend can be observed in Poland.
Amasing! Decent Americans think the same as decent Poles/Polesses!

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USA, Canada / Better life in USA or Canada? - (Who can I sponge from the most?) [45]

Trumpists are declaring tariffs. In return they receive boycott. Amasing!
Canada wants to abandon American F-35 aircraft
Canada's re-elected Defence Minister Bill Blair told the CBC last night (March 14) that his country is looking at potential alternatives to the US F-35 fighter jet and will hold talks with rival aircraft manufacturers.

News / Abortion still under control in Poland - part 2 [383]

This means that Mr Trzaskowski is going to win thanks to women`s votes. Excellent!

Food / The most typical ingredient used in Polish cuisine [40]

Both dishes contained savoury cold pastries with minced meat, fish or cheese. I must say they were really attractive to the palate and some novelty to me cos the Polish cuisine depends on other kinds of pastries, namely hot ones.

Sorry for the quality of the photo - pastry dish first.
Then cake offer.
I completed my two dishes with a fruit meringue cake dessert and 3 pralines.

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Life / Polish patriotic music! [44]

One of the most patriotic Polish songs ever - Warszawianka - Warsawian! There are two versions of it.

Let`s start with version 1. It is a mix of Polish and French artistic contribution.
The song was written in French by the national poet of France, Casimir François Delavigne, under the influence of the events of the Polish November Uprising 1830 . It contains some stylistic references to La Marseillaise , e.g. To arms, brothers today!
The author of the most famous Polish translation was the poet and historian Karol Sienkiewicz , brother of famous Nobel winning writer Henryk Sienkiewicz's grandfather. The music was composed by Karol Kurpiński .

The song's world premiere took place on April 5, 1831 at the National Theatre in Warsaw, free from the Russians, with the orchestra conducted by the composer himself. The song enjoyed great popularity from the beginning. After Poland regained independence in 1918, it was one of the candidates for the title of the national anthem. In the interwar period, the tune from Warszawianka became the signal of the second program of Polish Radio. It became the most important song of the Warsaw Uprising

Currently, it accompanies military ceremonies, where it is played during parades by the Representative Orchestras of the Polish Army.

With Polish and English subs


Today is the day of blood and glory,
May it be the day of resurrection!
The white eagle,
looking at the star of Poland, has soared into the sky.
And, excited by hope,
Calls to us from the heights: Rise up, Poland, break your chains, Today is your triumph, or your end.

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News / Will PiS be happy if AfD wins elections in Germany? [1440]

Rightist PiS have no shame and they openly collude with pro Russian parties in other European countries. They also support pro Russian candidates for presidential positions in other countries. Most recently, in Romania. Can you believe those traitors were born and raised in Poland???? Tfu!!!

PIS Mateusz Morawiecki supported George Simion in the elections for the president of Romania. He is the leader of the openly pro-Russian and anti-European party AUR - emphasized Prime Minister Donald Tusk on social media.
The head of government's post is a reaction to Morawiecki's Friday support for Romanian politician George Simion in the local presidential elections.

"Morawiecki in Bucharest supported George Simion in the elections for the president of Romania. He is the leader of the openly pro-Russian and anti-European AUR party. Romania is a key partner in the defense of the eastern border of the EU and NATO. They don't even pretend anymore," the head of government wrote on X.

Food / The most typical ingredient used in Polish cuisine [40]

Most typical?? Meat, veg and cake. In this order.

Check out the general view of the party table and my two dishes I composed with the stuff available on it.

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Food / What Polish foods do foreigners generally not take to? [140]

Probably jellied meats. I hate it myself and the only occassion I try it, even devour it, is salceson aka headcheese on the Man`s Day 10 March when our female colleagues organise a party for male teachers and they bring excellent stuff which has more quality meat than that lousy jelly.

Here is another occassion when I didn`t touch the product. Sb else did,

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Food / Polish & US heat & eat foods? [23]

I prepare my own heat and eat food during holidays when some kinds of veg are abundant, e.g, zucchini. I already showed you giant stuffed pieces I made 3 and 2 years ago. But I wasn`t really satisfied with the taste, especially of the filling. So, I changed th system and last year I only froze bare slices of the veg. Before freezing, I fried them, of course. Now it is enough to fry them again and I can have a quick dinner after coming back late from work.

Here with fried cuts of bacon.

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History / Life in communist Poland - personal relations [503]

Where are they and what are those people waiting for?

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News / Abortion still under control in Poland - part 2 [383]

He or she who don`t support women`s rights on abortion won`t be elected the President of Poland in May and for decades afterwards.

Food / Taste of food in Poland vs other countries [188]

Here is the second main course that night: chips, salad and rolled pork in white sauce with mushrooms.

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Food / Taste of food in Poland vs other countries [188]

The taste is excellent. That is why I always eat up everything and then lick the plate. Zero waste on my plates.

Check this dish the empty plate of which I showed you in the riddle thread as a joke.

However, I would be more pleased if they offered more rawies/salads.

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Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


Simply amasing!!!
But so British.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


Amasing, cos at a uni I learnt before they are hatched.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


Yes, exactly.

News / Presidential elections 2025 - the race has commenced!!! [665]

Two months before the election I bet on such results for main candidates:
R. Trzaskowski - 35%
PiS candidate - - 27%
Konfederacja candidate - 13%

The rest don`t count.

News / Time to clean the swamp - dePiSification of Poland [324]


The latest act of cleaning the PIS rightist swamp is the suspension of financing the so called "Constitutional Tribunal" which PiS turned into a company of corrupt political gangsters, including communist era loyal prosecutors, instead of true judges.

Constitutional Tribunal judges have not received their salaries for February, said Krystyna Pawłowicz, a member of the Constitutional Tribunal. According to media reports, some judges have contacted the President of the Constitutional Tribunal to receive their outstanding salaries "through a pre-trial demand for payment."

The lack of money for the salaries of Constitutional Tribunal judges is the result of cuts in the budget act for 2025. Funds for the Constitutional Tribunal and the National Council of the Judiciary have been significantly reduced there, and the cuts mainly affected the salaries of people sitting on these institutions. The current government, like the European courts - the Court of Justice of the European Union (CJEU) and the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) - consider the current Constitutional Tribunal, staffed exclusively by PiS nominees, to be illegal. What is more, the Polish tribunal includes so-called understudies, i.e. people elected to judicial positions that were already occupied. These people, according to the judgments of the CJEU and the ECHR, are not judges at all.

"They are all usurpers"
- The Constitutional Tribunal is de facto non-existent today. And all the people who were appointed there are illegal and operate illegally - retired Constitutional Tribunal judge and former president of the tribunal Jerzy Stępień tells Onet. - Personally, I don't really like this salary cut, I have some doubts about it, but I don't think there's any other way to drive these countries out of there. They're all usurpers - he emphasizes. - The Constitutional Tribunal issues scandalous judgments, it's simply discrediting itself today. It's very painful, but until there's a change in the president's position, these people can't be removed from the Constitutional Tribunal. This is a bizarre situation - emphasizes judge Stępień.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]


Hey, I recalled that one:
to dust sb out. This dust is a bit misleading cos the activity uses another technique than dust.

News / Will America send troops to fight a Russian invasion of Baltics and/or Poland? [283]


Exactly!!! Poland takes over Russia and its nukes. Names them the Ashes of Moscow and drops on Russian territory which will be easy coz it will be controlled by Poland already.
Iron, you were a genius a few years ago!! Why did you give up that Cojest mask??? I adopt a lot of masks in the forum to make it a funnier place.

Life / Satirical cartoons about Poland and Poles [17]


Like it should be in modern partnerships!

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation - part 2 [816]

Wow, good idea, Fen, let`s provide the solutions, indeed:

break loose from a Christmas tree means to go bananas.

Another one based on Christmas motif - I mentioned it a few years ago but everybody forgot already:
The dick struck the baubles, Christmas (tree) will be not.


Like I said. :):):)

Life / Satirical cartoons about Poland and Poles [17]


Stop reading this news. Go outside, enjoy the sunshine. Listen to birdies.

Birdies: we are waiting for WW3.

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USA, Canada / Will Americans flee from the US to Poland? [186]


When did you come into a close contact with them??? Must have been awful experience...... Now you will be more careful. It is called education. Ha!!!!

News / 2011 Stats: 80% of Poles happy [60]

Yes. More or less this amount.
But remember - to reach the state of being happy it is enough not to be unhappy!!!
Like a 40 yo man says in the series when asked about his personal happiness: I am not unhappy and that already means a lot.