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Posts by pawian  

Joined: 30 May 2008 / Male ♂ 		Last Post: 19 Mar 2025
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pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Work / Opening a Preschool in Poland (Krakow) [6]

I thought the national government provides the local government the funds

Yes, but for the maintanance of schools, not preschools aka kindergartens which are solely maintained by local councils.

As far as I'm aware they cannot refuse us funding.

If all initial requirements are fulfilled, then they can`t. But if they find any faults later on, they can withdraw it.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

Because ALL planning - is ALWAYS based on and expressed in numbers.

That`s an old communist obsession. Give it up, it discredits you to depend on communist thinking so much.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Life / Vandalism in Poland: Has it always been this way? [80]

Not all. So?

So I told you. Did you miss it? The state administered penalty of caning is unavoidable while violence in prison not necessarily.

That was a figure of speech.

Was or wasn`t. You tend to be quite verbatim when you use your comparisons so I prefered to take your words at face value.

Pretending that the threat of violence is not a deterrent

If it was such a deterrent, people would behave like angels and hardly nobody would commit crimes and go to prison. But it doesn`t work this way - prisons in the US or Poland are packed. Why? Probaby those convicts didn`t contact you and don`t realise they should feel deterred by potential violence from inmates. hahaha

this debating technique for the children

Funny that you accuse me of such techniques while you are exploiting kindergarten tricks yourself all the time.

In the adult world, certain things are what we call axiomatic

Yes, certain. But not all. I have just shown it to you and if you reject those logical explanations above, you prove you are unreasonable. Simple.

Well??? :):):
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

So, are you working on that number?

Why are you so obsessed with numbers?? That is infantile of you if you really think providing a number is a problem to me.

2, 5, 10, or 20. Pick one closest to your best choice.

None. We should help refugees from all places where it is impossible for them to live in safety and peace. How simple. Remember - Christian benevolence rules.

Rich really likes to ask stupid questions.

Yes. :):)
He reminds me of a little noisy dog which is jumping around and barking at his much bigger canine companion which stays calm and sedate and doesn`t mind. hahaha


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pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Life / Vandalism in Poland: Has it always been this way? [80]

Who is doing the beating is irrelevant.

Another failed comparison. Don`t compare the state administered penalty of caning which is irreversible when the court rules so, with violence in prison which may affect a convict, but also they might avoid it. Are all convicts beaten in prisons???

Good move.

Yes, it is the only rational move while you are trying to twist everything around. I am trying to stick to some basic logic which you constantly wish to abolish.

Millions of words were spoken and written about violence in prison

And? We were talking about the deterrential effect of physical punishments on offenders. You told me to ask inmates. I don`t know any as well as I don`t remember reading about such an effect in diaries or reports about prison life.

If you could show us some sources presenting such an effect - in personal stories or literature. I would like to believe you, really, but I must see evidence first. Bare words are not enough.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

I would not let them in in the first place

That`s inhumane. Even worse, it`s bad attitude.

Only those who flew directly from Syria to WE are "real refugees".

We already talked about it and I refuted your definition of a real refugee.

How long can she stay with you then?

As long as she finds her own accomodation. Simple.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Life / Vandalism in Poland: Has it always been this way? [80]

I don't play at that level.

No, you don`t play at my level - but much below - under the belt - all the time. hahaha I don`t mind - I will deal with you anyway coz I have put special protection in my underwear. hahahahaha

You don't know anybody who was executed in Katyn

Correct. But I read everything what historians said about it. While you told me to ask a beaten inmate and left me on my own.

Do you understand now why your another comparison is illogical, like all other before it????

Those were examples.

Far from the subject matter and failed. Sorry.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Life / Vandalism in Poland: Has it always been this way? [80]

I am just showing that it works.

Unfortunately, you didn`t show anything. You told me to ask an inmate who was beaten in prison. Sorry, I don`t know any. That is why this is still your private opinion which doesn`t really convince us.

to speed up the learning process that the stove is hot as an effective substitute

Amazing you are using the same example as our psychology teacher at uni class decades ago. I still remember her words about the hot cooker.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

Western country that deported its refugees because things have improved, name it.

No, we can`t name it because the situation has never improved in those countries. E..g, would you send back to communist Vietnam those refugees who left in 1975 when South Vietnam was occupied by communists?

Simple yes or no is enough.

would you let her stay for years until things improve?

I see you love asking illogical questions all the time. I wouldn`t have to host her for years coz abusive husbands can be dealt with easily through legal procedures and the police. While the situation in certain countries can`t, so stop using such irrational comparisons.

A typical Euro "refugee" is an economic opportunistic migrant man

You are again letting yourself be carried away. I thought we are talking about real refugees. Calm down.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Real Estate / Life near the Carpathian mountains? [6]

south of Poland is that almost all houses have sloping roofs compared to the rest of the country,

That`s natural, The closer to the mountains, the heavier the snowfall.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Life / Vandalism in Poland: Has it always been this way? [80]

Talk to the inmates

Now you are mixing ideas. I thought we were talking about corporal punishment administered by the state according to the country`s law. It never involves beating the hell out of sb.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

Their stay, as the "guests", is always assumed to be temporary

Until the situation in their home country improves and the conflict which caused their exile has been regulated. Sometimes it never happens. Check this chart - some refugees have been in exile for decades.

blogs.worldbank.org/dev4peace/2019-update-how-long-do-refugees-stay-exile-find-out-beware-averages

Do your guests stay forever?

No, coz they always have a safe home to return to.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Life / Vandalism in Poland: Has it always been this way? [80]

Probably?I guarantee it.

Nope, you can`t quarantee anything. Make an ex offender drink 0.5 litre bottle of vodka and you will see your guarantee in action. :):)

In your opinion

It depends. In most cases neutral. But while driving it is surely aggravating.

The experience must be unforgetable.

Yes, but I doubt it really deters all potential offenders. Corporal punishments were widely applied in past times, e..g, in the MA and later, until late 19th century. Did they deter anybody? Hardly. My fav book as a child, Adventures of Tom Saywer, clearly shows that certain people don`t care about the physical punishment and continue acting against the law - Tom was intent on fooling around and keeping on naughty attitude despite heavy caning by his teachers.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

stay away from subjects like how to efficiently cremate dead people,

That`s a highly emotional rant. :):) Calm down, please.

would trigger the process of removal?

What removal?
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Well I did think of digging

Of course, it is digging. So, that is also the meaning of the idiom. What exactly?

Something to do with communism?

Not exactly, apart from the fact it originated in communist times, indeed. We used it in kindergarten and later on.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]

Paper, cardboard? cotton

None. Paper is already used in traditional pics. Think of sth more durable.

backwards 'J' ?

hahaaha Yes! But don`t ask me why: I can only guess.

So, the first part is behind us. Now, what does it all stand for?


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pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Feedback / Member warning system to prevent abuse / spam / off-topic posts [145]

The Staff was very lenient on Dirk anyway. Right after the suspension he came back as un unregistered poster with a monicker and messages insulting mods. In result, the Random was cleaned again.

I feared his suspension would be prolonged till February, but it wasn`t. The Staff are very kind-hearted people.
pawian   
3 Jan 2021
Life / Vandalism in Poland: Has it always been this way? [80]

I would find caning too painful so I don't vandalize

I don`t vandalise either - not for fear of caning or other penalties but because it is wrong and harms people and the environment..

when one thinks things through?

Yes, but it applies to people with imagination and ability to predict the results of their actions. Most vandals are excluded from that group so don`t expect them to think.

Just ask Michael Fay if he would do it again

Probably not. But I don`t think the fear of pain would deter potential vandals who break the law when drunk.
pawian   
2 Jan 2021
Real Estate / Life near the Carpathian mountains? [6]

any small college towns there?

Nowy Sącz has a few colleges. That is why it might be more expensive as far as renting a flat ic concerned. Other may have uni branches but I am not sure.

What kind of sectors & jobs are there

Check job offers from Wadowice council`s site
wadowice.praca.gov.pl/oferty-pracy
pawian   
2 Jan 2021
News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

logical counter-arguments instead of emotional rants?

Do you expect me to provide a logical counter argument for your emotional rant about Polish concentration camps for Muslims? Here you are:

just register their names and finger prints

How simple.
pawian   
2 Jan 2021
News / Hołownia - a rising star in Polish politics? [94]

... or a shooting star?

Recent polls suggest that Szymon Hołownia, one of the candidates in latest presidential elections, not connected with any already existing party, gains top positions in trust rankings - with over 50% Poles trusting him. In comparison, President Duda scores around 50%, too.

Hołownia is a journalist who became a TV celebrity. Polls suggest his Polska 2050 which now is a movement but soon is going to turn into a political party might attract about 20% support.

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Szymon_Ho%C5%82ownia
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Poland_2050

His advantages are:
- good contact with people
- moderate views
- lack of aggression
- Christian background
- intelligence

What do you think about the chances of his party to play a major role one day? It is a long time to the next elections and people tend to forget easily about rising stars.


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pawian   
2 Jan 2021
News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

would demand building fenced concentration camps

It is obvious hatred towards Germany and refugees is blinding you and you can`t think rationally. Spike, what is wrong with you? Do you have any serious problems that you have become so radically unreasonable?
pawian   
2 Jan 2021
News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

.. easily available information....

yes, darling but it is obvious you didn`t read the whole discussion. Go back to the top of the page where I joined in and get acquianted with a few posts to understand the context, OK?

Why on earth would refugees want to be placed in Poland

Is it my concern? First of all, Christian Poles 9statistically over 90%) should create opportunities. If anybody uses them, it is their business.
pawian   
2 Jan 2021
News / Poles say a big YES to our European Union [996]

young Muslim men (that's the largest group of "refugees"*)

Cliches and manipulation in case of Syrian refugees. Shame on you.

Your ignorant, irrational beliefs

Irrational? yes, exactly. Religious beliefs are irrational. Ignorant?. No - I cherish my beliefs with full awareness of their weight.

We don`t need to accept millions. Let`s say 10.000 annually would be OK. Is it still too many for you?

Muslims are pretty much animals

That`s an irrational, ignorant belief. Shame on you.

God knows I needed it.

Frankenstein monster used to say it after each strike of a lightning. hahaha
pawian   
2 Jan 2021
Work / Opening a Preschool in Poland (Krakow) [6]

so you should have no problems recruiting someone capable.

Yes, but how can they find one if they haven`t got personal connections?

Placing an ad on the site of the local Education board would be a good idea. Also, ads on other sites.

kuratorium.krakow.pl/praca-dla-nauczycieli/
pawian   
2 Jan 2021
Life / Vandalism in Poland: Has it always been this way? [80]

all park benches stolen and restored or all building graffitied and cleaned up?

The best choice is to invest in security cameras in places threatened by vandals` activity. It is a long term investment which would save a lot of expenses on renovation.