Lyzko
7 Aug 2023
Lyzko
7 Aug 2023
Lyzko
6 Aug 2023
Off-Topic / A Public Apology [18]
What I posted was crystal clear to all who can read, Rich!
Apparently, it was confirmed by an unbiased, reliable, native-speaking Polish source from someone whom I respect, that women on average in fact did NOT engage in promiscuous sex during Communism in Poland in order to exact favors from the officials.
Then again, there were some exceptions. It seems my former remarks were misconstrued ( as usual!) to be a blanket statement.
What I posted was crystal clear to all who can read, Rich!
Apparently, it was confirmed by an unbiased, reliable, native-speaking Polish source from someone whom I respect, that women on average in fact did NOT engage in promiscuous sex during Communism in Poland in order to exact favors from the officials.
Then again, there were some exceptions. It seems my former remarks were misconstrued ( as usual!) to be a blanket statement.
Lyzko
6 Aug 2023
Lyzko
6 Aug 2023
Lyzko
5 Aug 2023
Off-Topic / A Public Apology [18]
After having corresponded with an elderly Polish acquaintance of mine at some length since my last post, I must confess that much of the information which I posited was deemed in large part false!
However, the individual in question admitted that there were sporadic instances of that which I described, but that they were quite few and far between.
This gentleman was a bldg. contractor in Warsaw and someone who was active during the years 1960-1985, during which, he'd have had ample opportunity to experience the Communist system first hand.
After having corresponded with an elderly Polish acquaintance of mine at some length since my last post, I must confess that much of the information which I posited was deemed in large part false!
However, the individual in question admitted that there were sporadic instances of that which I described, but that they were quite few and far between.
This gentleman was a bldg. contractor in Warsaw and someone who was active during the years 1960-1985, during which, he'd have had ample opportunity to experience the Communist system first hand.
Lyzko
4 Aug 2023
Life / Polish Music. [303]
Far, yes. And yet in the world of opera, messrs. Jan Beczala and, "The Polish Thrush", "The Caruso of the Vistula", tenor Jan Kiepura, were none too shabby:-) Marcella Sembrich was also a Pole, I believe. There were many others as well.
They too sang in multiple languages, by the way.
Far, yes. And yet in the world of opera, messrs. Jan Beczala and, "The Polish Thrush", "The Caruso of the Vistula", tenor Jan Kiepura, were none too shabby:-) Marcella Sembrich was also a Pole, I believe. There were many others as well.
They too sang in multiple languages, by the way.
Lyzko
4 Aug 2023
Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [595]
"....or something...."??
Or what precisely, Alien? For heaven's sake, man, be specific!
homeland = ziemia macierzynska, ojczyzna
country/place of residence = (za-)mieszkanie
"....or something...."??
Or what precisely, Alien? For heaven's sake, man, be specific!
homeland = ziemia macierzynska, ojczyzna
country/place of residence = (za-)mieszkanie
Lyzko
4 Aug 2023
News / Will PiS be happy if AfD wins elections in Germany? [1442]
What the US should have, is a vote of no confidence much as exists in countries such as Germany and the UK.
What the US should have, is a vote of no confidence much as exists in countries such as Germany and the UK.
Lyzko
4 Aug 2023
Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [595]
@Alien, if you are living (or studying) and working in Germany, you are residing, at least as we use the term in English:-)
"Wohnhaft" vs. "ansaessig" sein.= [za]mieszkac vs.zyc
@Alien, if you are living (or studying) and working in Germany, you are residing, at least as we use the term in English:-)
"Wohnhaft" vs. "ansaessig" sein.= [za]mieszkac vs.zyc
Lyzko
4 Aug 2023
News / Will PiS be happy if AfD wins elections in Germany? [1442]
Law and justice though, are scarcely the same animal, B.B.! As in 1933, Hitler was viewed by a majority of your fellow countrymen as the absolute necessary expedient for "the survival of the German nation", correct? But "survival" as what?? A society is not a rock, but a collection of thinking beings. What is expedient, even seemingly logical, is not necessarily right. Leave us then never lose our moral compass or we're on our way straight back to the Middle Ages, when the authorities burned a man who dared to be different in a fit of unbridled bigotry. We oughtn't make the same mistakes.
Again, the thinking back in '33 was that anyone anti-Hitler had jolly well better get with the program.....or else. Today, hopefully we have learned from the painful lessons of the past and will adapt in a just (not only legal) manner to the demographic changes of our planet and not revert to the horrors of the last ninety years.
Law and justice though, are scarcely the same animal, B.B.! As in 1933, Hitler was viewed by a majority of your fellow countrymen as the absolute necessary expedient for "the survival of the German nation", correct? But "survival" as what?? A society is not a rock, but a collection of thinking beings. What is expedient, even seemingly logical, is not necessarily right. Leave us then never lose our moral compass or we're on our way straight back to the Middle Ages, when the authorities burned a man who dared to be different in a fit of unbridled bigotry. We oughtn't make the same mistakes.
Again, the thinking back in '33 was that anyone anti-Hitler had jolly well better get with the program.....or else. Today, hopefully we have learned from the painful lessons of the past and will adapt in a just (not only legal) manner to the demographic changes of our planet and not revert to the horrors of the last ninety years.
Lyzko
4 Aug 2023
News / Will PiS be happy if AfD wins elections in Germany? [1442]
No, that doesn't mean that at all!
All it means, is, that as with those rabid Trump supporters in the US, the anti-democratic AfD along with Neo-Nazi supporters in Germany as well as various other countries in Europe like Hungary, ordinary citizens have long lost faith with the the ideals upon which post-War Europe was based, simply because politicians have abandoned the principles of common sense in favor of an American-style melting pot culture which is plainly out of step with local needs throughout the Continent.
No, that doesn't mean that at all!
All it means, is, that as with those rabid Trump supporters in the US, the anti-democratic AfD along with Neo-Nazi supporters in Germany as well as various other countries in Europe like Hungary, ordinary citizens have long lost faith with the the ideals upon which post-War Europe was based, simply because politicians have abandoned the principles of common sense in favor of an American-style melting pot culture which is plainly out of step with local needs throughout the Continent.
Lyzko
4 Aug 2023
News / Will PiS be happy if AfD wins elections in Germany? [1442]
Exactly, Alien! Hoecke and his colleagues are dangerous ideologues who are attempting to slowly dismantle the very foundations of postwar democracy in Germany.
Always more expedient in the short run to take the easy way out of difficult problems. In the long run. history teaches that such is never the right move!
Exactly, Alien! Hoecke and his colleagues are dangerous ideologues who are attempting to slowly dismantle the very foundations of postwar democracy in Germany.
Always more expedient in the short run to take the easy way out of difficult problems. In the long run. history teaches that such is never the right move!
Lyzko
3 Aug 2023
Life / Polish Music. [303]
Since rock songs especially are usually sung at louder decibels than normal, it really makes little difference in which language someone sings them, they're difficult to understand as it is.
Was at a Nina Hagen concert in New York in the late '80's and she decided to sing s favorite of hers in English called "Dirty Deutschland". She might as well have been singing in Kiswahili for all I could make out LOL
Since rock songs especially are usually sung at louder decibels than normal, it really makes little difference in which language someone sings them, they're difficult to understand as it is.
Was at a Nina Hagen concert in New York in the late '80's and she decided to sing s favorite of hers in English called "Dirty Deutschland". She might as well have been singing in Kiswahili for all I could make out LOL
Lyzko
3 Aug 2023
Lyzko
1 Aug 2023
Study / "MAGISTER" OR "MASTERS DEGREE" - ARE THEY THE SAME? [75]
"Magister" is simply the European equivalent of a US-Master's Degree.
In certain countries, the word is used as the corresponding term of art when referring to a like diploma.
Be apprised that an American Master's is NOT parallel with a European Magister any more than a European PhD is the same as one from an Ivy League university, not by a long shot!
"Magister" is simply the European equivalent of a US-Master's Degree.
In certain countries, the word is used as the corresponding term of art when referring to a like diploma.
Be apprised that an American Master's is NOT parallel with a European Magister any more than a European PhD is the same as one from an Ivy League university, not by a long shot!
Lyzko
31 Jul 2023
News / Referendum to decide about exotic immigrants in Poland [559]
Desperate is as desperate does, Cargo pants!
Desperate is as desperate does, Cargo pants!
Lyzko
31 Jul 2023
Love / I am going to poland to meet my boyfriend's family and friends and need some advice [8]
AntV's right about that.
Unlike certain Europeans, Poles do indeed realize that their language can often be a challenge, therefore, any valiant efforts to take a stab, even mere welcome phrases or the like, will be met with open arms!
AntV's right about that.
Unlike certain Europeans, Poles do indeed realize that their language can often be a challenge, therefore, any valiant efforts to take a stab, even mere welcome phrases or the like, will be met with open arms!
Lyzko
31 Jul 2023
News / Referendum to decide about exotic immigrants in Poland [559]
How exotic is "exotic", pawian?
Why would a Thai, Phillipino or North African want to work in Poland anyway?
How exotic is "exotic", pawian?
Why would a Thai, Phillipino or North African want to work in Poland anyway?
Lyzko
31 Jul 2023
Language / Will Germans be able to understand Polish enough? [77]
I know of several Germans who studied Polish at university and apparently were able to use it professionally. Both currently work at Polish companies:-)
I know of several Germans who studied Polish at university and apparently were able to use it professionally. Both currently work at Polish companies:-)
Lyzko
31 Jul 2023
Lyzko
30 Jul 2023
News / Will PiS be happy if AfD wins elections in Germany? [1442]
Aehh, the issue at hand is Germany though, not the US. As I thus far have been able to keep abreast of Germany's poltical situation, while the AfD is in fact making its usual inroads in Hoecke's home "state" of Thuringia, Scholz continues to hold a squeezable margin within the broader spectrum of Germany's Parliament, thankfully.
Moreover, Scholz still commands the respect of other European leaders, naturally with the exception of Putin or Orban:-) Furthermore, Biden's way more popular across the board than Trump, in addition, De Santis is about to lose his shirt over that slavery bit.
Stick to the topic please
Aehh, the issue at hand is Germany though, not the US. As I thus far have been able to keep abreast of Germany's poltical situation, while the AfD is in fact making its usual inroads in Hoecke's home "state" of Thuringia, Scholz continues to hold a squeezable margin within the broader spectrum of Germany's Parliament, thankfully.
Moreover, Scholz still commands the respect of other European leaders, naturally with the exception of Putin or Orban:-) Furthermore, Biden's way more popular across the board than Trump, in addition, De Santis is about to lose his shirt over that slavery bit.
Stick to the topic please
Lyzko
30 Jul 2023
News / Will PiS be happy if AfD wins elections in Germany? [1442]
I somehow can't imagine that Hoecke could possibly defeat Scholz in the next elections. However, who could have predicted back in '16 that Trump would even be close to his eventual victory?
I somehow can't imagine that Hoecke could possibly defeat Scholz in the next elections. However, who could have predicted back in '16 that Trump would even be close to his eventual victory?
Lyzko
29 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
@Maf, as soon as I hear back from that fellow I mentioned to you in my private mail just now, the verdict will be out. Should it turn out that I'm wrong, then I will publically apologize in open forum to the entire group.
@Maf, as soon as I hear back from that fellow I mentioned to you in my private mail just now, the verdict will be out. Should it turn out that I'm wrong, then I will publically apologize in open forum to the entire group.
Lyzko
28 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
@Paulina,
I know what you mean, Gregory!
LOL
@Paulina,
I know what you mean, Gregory!
LOL
Lyzko
28 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
Why so defensive here, people?
I freely admit unflattering aspects of the US, among others, what American GI's did to German women after the War aka RAPE, albeit not in huge numbers, I'd imagine.
Highly embarrassing, indeed, shameful....but nonetheless true.
Why so defensive here, people?
I freely admit unflattering aspects of the US, among others, what American GI's did to German women after the War aka RAPE, albeit not in huge numbers, I'd imagine.
Highly embarrassing, indeed, shameful....but nonetheless true.
Lyzko
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
Oh, but I have.
I asked her for her "sources" and she refused and so I'm supposed to reveal mine?? Can't do business on such a basis, sorry.
Oh, but I have.
I asked her for her "sources" and she refused and so I'm supposed to reveal mine?? Can't do business on such a basis, sorry.
Lyzko
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
Paulina,
I can understand your denying the truth. Under extreme circumstances, all of us might be forced to do things which under ordinary circumstances
would scarcely occur to the average person.
Often times, the truth can be embarrassing, indeed painful.
Paulina,
I can understand your denying the truth. Under extreme circumstances, all of us might be forced to do things which under ordinary circumstances
would scarcely occur to the average person.
Often times, the truth can be embarrassing, indeed painful.
Lyzko
27 Jul 2023
Off-Topic / What's your connection with Poland? Penpals. [595]
Poland not only had about the largest active, open Jewish community in Europe before the War, during WWII, the Poles indeed can be proud that they also had the second most active Nazi Resistance movement beside France.
This doesn't mean that all resistance fighters were philosemites, but it does mean that numerous Polish gentiles did offer safe haven to Jews when many other countries refused. In this way, they share something with Bulgaria and Denmark.
This is not to say there wasn't antisemitism in Poland as well. The point is we must keep historical truth in perspective. After all, few questions are either black and white.
Poland not only had about the largest active, open Jewish community in Europe before the War, during WWII, the Poles indeed can be proud that they also had the second most active Nazi Resistance movement beside France.
This doesn't mean that all resistance fighters were philosemites, but it does mean that numerous Polish gentiles did offer safe haven to Jews when many other countries refused. In this way, they share something with Bulgaria and Denmark.
This is not to say there wasn't antisemitism in Poland as well. The point is we must keep historical truth in perspective. After all, few questions are either black and white.
Lyzko
27 Jul 2023
Life / Are Polish Women very promiscuous towards foreigners and refugees? [197]
...Polish people who grew up and lived there, who therefore have every reason to want to deny such every existed. How similar to those Germans who grew up right after the War and lived through Hitler, not during the late '60's. They denied that Nazi persecution of Jews was even at issue, denying the truth until the very end, yet we all know that it most horribly did exist, although we can thank our lucky stars it exists no more. The truth finally came out when their children, indeed grandchildren, eventually, if reluctantly. decided to weed out those long hidden skeletons in the closet and, as the Germans say, "reinen Tisch machen". Poles have to come clean as well.
I'd be the first to concede that the sort of things I've been posting about in all likehood no longer exist as they did in former times, I'm givin' ya that much. Now let's accept that it once did and leave it at that.
...Polish people who grew up and lived there, who therefore have every reason to want to deny such every existed. How similar to those Germans who grew up right after the War and lived through Hitler, not during the late '60's. They denied that Nazi persecution of Jews was even at issue, denying the truth until the very end, yet we all know that it most horribly did exist, although we can thank our lucky stars it exists no more. The truth finally came out when their children, indeed grandchildren, eventually, if reluctantly. decided to weed out those long hidden skeletons in the closet and, as the Germans say, "reinen Tisch machen". Poles have to come clean as well.
I'd be the first to concede that the sort of things I've been posting about in all likehood no longer exist as they did in former times, I'm givin' ya that much. Now let's accept that it once did and leave it at that.