jon357
31 Dec 2013
jon357
29 Dec 2013
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]
But only guns are made to cause such damage, come in so many varieties and are available in your country in those gun fairs to whatever nut wants to do a mass shooting.
Fortunately in Poland, there's no significant gun lobby.
But only guns are made to cause such damage, come in so many varieties and are available in your country in those gun fairs to whatever nut wants to do a mass shooting.
Fortunately in Poland, there's no significant gun lobby.
jon357
29 Dec 2013
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]
So are bows and arrows for that matter - yet the gun shops in countries where they exist - tend to stock the most lethal.
Fortunately in Poland, people just don't want them.
I've previously pointed out to you (evidently it didn't take) that guns are made for hunting, sporting such as target practice,
So are bows and arrows for that matter - yet the gun shops in countries where they exist - tend to stock the most lethal.
Fortunately in Poland, people just don't want them.
jon357
29 Dec 2013
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]
Is bleach made to be as effective as possible to blow holes in people? I always assumed it was for disinfecting the bog.
Lets ban bleach.
Is bleach made to be as effective as possible to blow holes in people? I always assumed it was for disinfecting the bog.
jon357
27 Dec 2013
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]
I enjoy target practice and used to enjoy occasional hunting too.
What I don't like, is when I look at the newspaper and there's a sad item - very often from your fine country. I don't think it's a 'big government' thing. Just common sense to make sure that some of these nuts don't get guns.
I enjoy target practice and used to enjoy occasional hunting too.
What I don't like, is when I look at the newspaper and there's a sad item - very often from your fine country. I don't think it's a 'big government' thing. Just common sense to make sure that some of these nuts don't get guns.
jon357
27 Dec 2013
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]
None of those things are made with the intention of blowing a hole in someone from a distance, are they?
None of those things are made with the intention of blowing a hole in someone from a distance, are they?
jon357
27 Dec 2013
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]
And what about all those steps in between? Starts with a revolver, then why not a semi-automatic, then what comes next?
No reason for the public to buy offensive weapons and fortunately no great will to do that here in PL.
A nuclear bomb indeed.
And what about all those steps in between? Starts with a revolver, then why not a semi-automatic, then what comes next?
No reason for the public to buy offensive weapons and fortunately no great will to do that here in PL.
jon357
27 Dec 2013
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]
It very much is. If you allow access one sort of deadly weapon, where do you stop.
Far from exited. More bored.
is not an argument and you know it.
It very much is. If you allow access one sort of deadly weapon, where do you stop.
Unable to answer that one, no need to get exited about that
Far from exited. More bored.
jon357
27 Dec 2013
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]
Every right, given that a gun is a dangerous weapon. Hej, who's to deny me having a nuclear bomb?
Who's talking about the police? Only you. Why not have a monologue in front of a mirror and spare us your red herrings.
Need? If somebody need a gun or want it what right have others to deny him that?
Every right, given that a gun is a dangerous weapon. Hej, who's to deny me having a nuclear bomb?
Really? Why the police in the most of the world is armed?
Who's talking about the police? Only you. Why not have a monologue in front of a mirror and spare us your red herrings.
jon357
27 Dec 2013
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]
And they need guns for that?
Plenty of other ways - most of the world, including Poland, manage it.
People would learn responsibility and accountability for their actions.
And they need guns for that?
Plenty of other ways - most of the world, including Poland, manage it.
jon357
27 Dec 2013
Law / The right to own guns: would you support such legislation in Poland? [2237]
At least she didn't shoot schoolkids or kill someone who rang her doorbell. Unlike a few well publicised others.
At least she didn't shoot schoolkids or kill someone who rang her doorbell. Unlike a few well publicised others.
jon357
26 Dec 2013
jon357
26 Dec 2013
Life / Babcia or Busha - any social class difference? [359]
Yes. And that generation have a habit of dying on you. And when they're gone, they don't come back.
And if they do, get a priest.
Yes. And that generation have a habit of dying on you. And when they're gone, they don't come back.
And if they do, get a priest.
jon357
24 Dec 2013
Travel / Places open in Poland on national holidays [24]
Yes. It's a bit of a pain in PL. The bigger petrol stations do have plenty of stuff, and I guarantee there's a long queue outside. Anyway, Dany, عيد ميلاد سعيد وسنة جديدة سعيدة
Merry Christmas, and let's hope 2014 is 100 times better for you me and us all, than 2013.
Yes. It's a bit of a pain in PL. The bigger petrol stations do have plenty of stuff, and I guarantee there's a long queue outside. Anyway, Dany, عيد ميلاد سعيد وسنة جديدة سعيدة
Merry Christmas, and let's hope 2014 is 100 times better for you me and us all, than 2013.
jon357
24 Dec 2013
Travel / Places open in Poland on national holidays [24]
Is anyone here in Wroclaw who can invite Dany?
Sorry, otherwise it's pot noodles from petrol stations, perhaps a few places. A bit like where I am now during Eid. Tomorrow more will be open.
Is anyone here in Wroclaw who can invite Dany?
Sorry, otherwise it's pot noodles from petrol stations, perhaps a few places. A bit like where I am now during Eid. Tomorrow more will be open.
jon357
23 Dec 2013
History / Poland must get back Lwow, Wilno and Brest back [345]
Sounds bloody awful - Sczedrzik is much better and just as easy to pronounce. Your lake translation is more accurate than ocean though.
BTW, the poster I was replying to was just naming people who beat him in the arguments he starts. At least that's what it looks like.
I suppose, it sounds good to you ?
Sounds bloody awful - Sczedrzik is much better and just as easy to pronounce. Your lake translation is more accurate than ocean though.
BTW, the poster I was replying to was just naming people who beat him in the arguments he starts. At least that's what it looks like.
jon357
23 Dec 2013
History / Poland must get back Lwow, Wilno and Brest back [345]
Why?
"Hitlersee" seems to be really a bit of an exaggeration, even though for people like Sobieski, Jon357 or Palivec (not even mentioning Harry here), such a name may sound slightly better than Sczedrzik.
Why?
jon357
19 Dec 2013
History / Poland must get back Lwow, Wilno and Brest back [345]
The entire city centre? Given that it's a UNESCO world heritage site, we can assume that it's a bit more complicated than you pretend.
Who do you think paid for restoration? I will not tell you find out.
The entire city centre? Given that it's a UNESCO world heritage site, we can assume that it's a bit more complicated than you pretend.
jon357
18 Dec 2013
History / Poland must get back Lwow, Wilno and Brest back [345]
When were you last there? In the summer of this year it didn't look any worse than Lublin starówka. Much larger though.
those historical building are about to crumble.
When were you last there? In the summer of this year it didn't look any worse than Lublin starówka. Much larger though.
jon357
18 Dec 2013
History / What do Poles think about Turks? [761]
As you say, luck comes into it, but like many places it's sensible to avoid bad areas at night.
As I recall you left Poland as a very young child and have never been back, so how would you know what £ódź is like nowadays?
unpleasant incidents
As you say, luck comes into it, but like many places it's sensible to avoid bad areas at night.
Physical abuse = Unlikely especially if you avoid known troubled areas (Poles fight each other)
As I recall you left Poland as a very young child and have never been back, so how would you know what £ódź is like nowadays?
jon357
18 Dec 2013
History / Poland must get back Lwow, Wilno and Brest back [345]
No, it isn't. You seem to be talking about the PRL. The thread is about the border changes.
Do pay attention.
... I hope it is clear what I'm talking about
No, it isn't. You seem to be talking about the PRL. The thread is about the border changes.
Do pay attention.
jon357
17 Dec 2013
History / Poland must get back Lwow, Wilno and Brest back [345]
It is very simple. The current borders have been agree for decades.
Not 'would be'. That is their goal already.
After WW2, Poland got a very good deal.
On the territories that should belong
It is very simple. The current borders have been agree for decades.
If they could say away from Russia without joying the EU that would be their goal.
Not 'would be'. That is their goal already.
After WW2, Poland got a very good deal.
jon357
17 Dec 2013
History / Poland must get back Lwow, Wilno and Brest back [345]
They don't want that either - all they want is self determination without Putin trying to manipulate their country. It's just a shame so many outside commentators ignore the elephant in the room.
We can forget the Homo Sovieticus thing that Poland's chattering classes believe is part of it. Millions of Russian speaking citizens in the industrial regions weren't exactly living in clover before 1990, however capitalism has taken away their jobs and incomes. It's all very well having plenty of choice in the shops provided you've got enough money to afford it, They'd rather have 1 brand of shaving foam they can afford rather than 20 they can't.
Yes they are.
maybe if ukraine descend to civil war, west ukraine will come under polish spehere of influence, but .1 chance of this.
They don't want that either - all they want is self determination without Putin trying to manipulate their country. It's just a shame so many outside commentators ignore the elephant in the room.
We can forget the Homo Sovieticus thing that Poland's chattering classes believe is part of it. Millions of Russian speaking citizens in the industrial regions weren't exactly living in clover before 1990, however capitalism has taken away their jobs and incomes. It's all very well having plenty of choice in the shops provided you've got enough money to afford it, They'd rather have 1 brand of shaving foam they can afford rather than 20 they can't.
No they are not.
Yes they are.
jon357
17 Dec 2013
History / Poland must get back Lwow, Wilno and Brest back [345]
They are the same issue.
those two separated issues
They are the same issue.
jon357
15 Dec 2013
Genealogy / Looking for Kulczycki family from Turza Slaska, Poland [14]
The spelling is Janek Tadeusz, however he was certainly officially called Jan rather than Janek. Jan Tadeusz translates as John Luke (though the name Thaddeus does exist in English, rarely).
Anyone called Jan Tadeusz would certainly prefer using Janek instead of Jan, since anyone called Jan Tadeusz would potentially be the butt of jokes from other Polish speakers because of the similarity to Poland's most famous work of literature, Pan Tadeusz.
The spelling is Janek Tadeusz, however he was certainly officially called Jan rather than Janek. Jan Tadeusz translates as John Luke (though the name Thaddeus does exist in English, rarely).
Anyone called Jan Tadeusz would certainly prefer using Janek instead of Jan, since anyone called Jan Tadeusz would potentially be the butt of jokes from other Polish speakers because of the similarity to Poland's most famous work of literature, Pan Tadeusz.
jon357
13 Dec 2013
Language / Polish slang phrases - most popular. [606]
Familiarity friendliness and fondness. The vocative version is -ku or -ko. No to prawda, Kocurku?
Familiarity friendliness and fondness. The vocative version is -ku or -ko. No to prawda, Kocurku?
jon357
13 Dec 2013
Travel / Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines? [382]
As of a couple of months ago, the food and drinks on European routes are only in business class.
On European routes food
As of a couple of months ago, the food and drinks on European routes are only in business class.
jon357
12 Dec 2013
Travel / Why does everyone seem to hate LOT Polish Airlines? [382]
Yeah right, on their new Białystok-Heathrow route...
Yeah right, on their new Białystok-Heathrow route...
jon357
11 Dec 2013
USA, Canada / Just got out of jail in California and met a young man of Polish ancestry whilst in prison [27]
12 years old? Not exactly a cougar, is she?
I really do hope that the OP isn't the person he claims to be.
12 years old? Not exactly a cougar, is she?
jon357
10 Dec 2013
USA, Canada / Why do you guys think that so much Polonia is fake? [51]
Sometimes one immigrant group shrinks fast from any comparison to a similar group, doesn't it...
Explored in depth,
Sometimes one immigrant group shrinks fast from any comparison to a similar group, doesn't it...