jon357
6 Feb 2025
History / Recommended Poland's history books [257]
They know themselves that nothing good ever comes from r*SSia.
create their own "versions" of history.
They know themselves that nothing good ever comes from r*SSia.
jon357
5 Feb 2025
Off-Topic / Why does Geddy Lee hate Poland? [105]
They're not exactly the LSO either. Just pop culture, and very dated too. Lots of noise and bad hair.
Rush are hardly "an obscure musical group"!
They're not exactly the LSO either. Just pop culture, and very dated too. Lots of noise and bad hair.
jon357
5 Feb 2025
Off-Topic / Why does Geddy Lee hate Poland? [105]
Who has suggested that you're antisemitic?
The reality is that different religious denominations within a religion have differing relationships to their religious texts and do address the fact that the attitudes expressed in a 2500 year old oral history reflect the attitudes and values of systems of their time.
Remember that some Poles are Jews and some Jews are Poles.
And Jedwabne is hardly 'obscure'...
why do you assume even I'm antisemitic
Who has suggested that you're antisemitic?
Don't twist reality.
The reality is that different religious denominations within a religion have differing relationships to their religious texts and do address the fact that the attitudes expressed in a 2500 year old oral history reflect the attitudes and values of systems of their time.
Jews. .....Poles
Remember that some Poles are Jews and some Jews are Poles.
And Jedwabne is hardly 'obscure'...
jon357
5 Feb 2025
Off-Topic / Why does Geddy Lee hate Poland? [105]
All of them?
That doesn't in any way affect antisemitism today. It's probably worth pointing out that among those who bravely saved lives in WE2, some were certainly antisemitic to a degree. What they weren't however was killers and even antisemites can show decency to their fellow humans. Very little in this world is black and white.
That doesn't make sense.
And there's no need to explain the meaning of the word. Isogny. I'd guess that most people here are familiar with the word, though some are certainly misogynistic.
Worth mentioning that not all branches of those religions are misogynistic. Anglican, URC, Methodisv Christianity as well as Reform Judaism and Moderate Islam all gender neutral.
It may have reinforced prejudice, however antisemitism in Central and Eastern Europe long predates 1948.
Perhaps the odd article in the trashiest tabloids, however many people can thing for themselves and in any case, the media is more likely to carry reviews of rock concerts than articles claiming such and such a person follows LHP occult currents.
Poles as heroes who saved Jews
All of them?
That doesn't in any way affect antisemitism today. It's probably worth pointing out that among those who bravely saved lives in WE2, some were certainly antisemitic to a degree. What they weren't however was killers and even antisemites can show decency to their fellow humans. Very little in this world is black and white.
What if I told you, that even my indifference against abrahamic religions (like Christianity, Judaism and Islam), because of their misogyny (women-hatred) is equated to antisemitism?
That doesn't make sense.
And there's no need to explain the meaning of the word. Isogny. I'd guess that most people here are familiar with the word, though some are certainly misogynistic.
Worth mentioning that not all branches of those religions are misogynistic. Anglican, URC, Methodisv Christianity as well as Reform Judaism and Moderate Islam all gender neutral.
it made matters worse and hence the Polish-Jewish conflict.
It may have reinforced prejudice, however antisemitism in Central and Eastern Europe long predates 1948.
the media vilified rock and metal musicians as Satanists
Perhaps the odd article in the trashiest tabloids, however many people can thing for themselves and in any case, the media is more likely to carry reviews of rock concerts than articles claiming such and such a person follows LHP occult currents.
jon357
5 Feb 2025
Off-Topic / Why does Geddy Lee hate Poland? [105]
Most people aren't rock fans. I'd vaguely heard of the name, however there are so many near identical rock bands usually with very dated long hair, all sounding much of a muchness.
So probably not as long as most of the people, in this thread, including me.
I don't see how his opinion of Poland is a problem. Just because you don't lie what he said, doesn't equate to polonophobia.
And antisemitism in PL is very real.
rock fans
Most people aren't rock fans. I'd vaguely heard of the name, however there are so many near identical rock bands usually with very dated long hair, all sounding much of a muchness.
Since my birth
So probably not as long as most of the people, in this thread, including me.
I don't see how his opinion of Poland is a problem. Just because you don't lie what he said, doesn't equate to polonophobia.
And antisemitism in PL is very real.
jon357
5 Feb 2025
Off-Topic / Why does Geddy Lee hate Poland? [105]
How long have you lived in Poland?
And antisemitism isn't exclusive to Germany; if anything they're more careful and reflective about racism nowadays due to their hostory.
Just popular music. I doubt most people in Europe have heard of them.
You all act like Poland
How long have you lived in Poland?
And antisemitism isn't exclusive to Germany; if anything they're more careful and reflective about racism nowadays due to their hostory.
Rush
>Obscu
>Obscu
Just popular music. I doubt most people in Europe have heard of them.
jon357
5 Feb 2025
Off-Topic / Why does Geddy Lee hate Poland? [105]
Everybody is entitled to express their opinion of somewhere, and I doubt the opinion of some guy from an obscure popular musical group would stigmatise a whole country.
And it's hard to deny that even now, there are high levels of antisemitism in Poland, though fortunately the kiosks have recently stopped selling those awful 'Meet the Jews' booklets.
I don't want my country to be stigmatized
Everybody is entitled to express their opinion of somewhere, and I doubt the opinion of some guy from an obscure popular musical group would stigmatise a whole country.
And it's hard to deny that even now, there are high levels of antisemitism in Poland, though fortunately the kiosks have recently stopped selling those awful 'Meet the Jews' booklets.
jon357
5 Feb 2025
History / Recommended Poland's history books [257]
Ferguson is on the conservative side but does make some good points.
They don't seem to have much to cherish and if course fatalistic societies do tend to favour either a 'hard' leader or an absolutist religion or ideology as a way of abrogating themselves of responsibility for what is around them.
There are elements of that in Poland too.
Niall Ferguson's
Ferguson is on the conservative side but does make some good points.
it's not despite the killing he did, but because of it,
They don't seem to have much to cherish and if course fatalistic societies do tend to favour either a 'hard' leader or an absolutist religion or ideology as a way of abrogating themselves of responsibility for what is around them.
There are elements of that in Poland too.
jon357
4 Feb 2025
Work / Very important for starting your online business [3]
I suspect that is something you just made up.
Difficult to say why.
I suspect that is something you just made up.
Difficult to say why.
jon357
2 Feb 2025
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [903]
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jon357
2 Feb 2025
Off-Topic / Music Thread - part 2 [903]
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jon357
1 Feb 2025
UK, Ireland / Polish cities and their UK twins [34]
Rather like the Schengen Zone's new system, the one that has been planned for years and keeps getting delayed. It was supposed to come in to effect several times, most recently last November.
The UK system was planned much later and was up and running very quickly.
to pay entry fees
Rather like the Schengen Zone's new system, the one that has been planned for years and keeps getting delayed. It was supposed to come in to effect several times, most recently last November.
The UK system was planned much later and was up and running very quickly.
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Brexit complications for UK nationals [49]
A dish supper for £7.95 isn't rare in the north.
When were you last there?
A dish supper for £7.95 isn't rare in the north.
When were you last there?
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Brexit complications for UK nationals [49]
December 2024.
Quite nice. There are Hople of better ones within a few miles, however that o e's a handy location.
December 2024.
Quite nice. There are Hople of better ones within a few miles, however that o e's a handy location.
jon357
31 Jan 2025
Language / Polish pet names [40]
No, you didn't.
If you're interested in historical statistics on socio-economic class in Poland, just use the search function.
Drink a black coffee first though.
Did I manage to wind you up today
No, you didn't.
If you're interested in historical statistics on socio-economic class in Poland, just use the search function.
Drink a black coffee first though.
jon357
31 Jan 2025
Language / Polish pet names [40]
I can, but choose not to repeat myself, since it's already been discussed at length in other threads.
It's a well known source.
What's with the trolling today? Is it the last day of the school half term or are you just on a drinking session?
I can, but choose not to repeat myself, since it's already been discussed at length in other threads.
It's a well known source.
What's with the trolling today? Is it the last day of the school half term or are you just on a drinking session?
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Brexit complications for UK nationals [49]
Cooking oil? Who mentioned oil?
And do you always ask takeaways what fat they use?
And the price of cod and haddock has been rising for years. Chip 'oils have been getting steadily dearer, however mine is still £7.95 for a sit down including curry sauce or peas, bread and butter and a pot of tea.
cheapest oil
Cooking oil? Who mentioned oil?
And do you always ask takeaways what fat they use?
And the price of cod and haddock has been rising for years. Chip 'oils have been getting steadily dearer, however mine is still £7.95 for a sit down including curry sauce or peas, bread and butter and a pot of tea.
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Brexit complications for UK nationals [49]
What sort of chip 'oil do you buy it at?
the cost of my fave fish and chips dish - all fried! - has risen by 50% within 5 years
What sort of chip 'oil do you buy it at?
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Polish cities and their UK twins [34]
It's in wonderful taste.
What did you think of the tour?
And do you like the changes to the streets there?
You can`t deny it is such
It's in wonderful taste.
What did you think of the tour?
And do you like the changes to the streets there?
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Polish cities and their UK twins [34]
Flashy, of course, it's meant to be. Cheap, definitely not.
A strange thing to say. Have you seen that tacky Chinese hotel in Sopot,
When were you last in Brighton? What did you think about the rather controversial policy there about the streets? Impossible not to notice and people have very mixed feelings about it.
cheap flashy Pavillion
Flashy, of course, it's meant to be. Cheap, definitely not.
It wasn`t a wise move on your part
A strange thing to say. Have you seen that tacky Chinese hotel in Sopot,
When were you last in Brighton? What did you think about the rather controversial policy there about the streets? Impossible not to notice and people have very mixed feelings about it.
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Brexit complications for UK nationals [49]
Barring a particularly grisly accident, we'll have male rulers for the rest of the century, unless Prince William or Prince George transition.
We had a female leader for 70 years, which of course is 70 years more than most places.
What changes have you noticed there about what you see around you, day to day?
Barring a particularly grisly accident, we'll have male rulers for the rest of the century, unless Prince William or Prince George transition.
We had a female leader for 70 years, which of course is 70 years more than most places.
What changes have you noticed there about what you see around you, day to day?
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Polish cities and their UK twins [34]
Easy to compare.
Sopot is a small place, rather run down. Brighton isn't. Have you been to both recently?
Easy to compare.
Sopot is a small place, rather run down. Brighton isn't. Have you been to both recently?
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jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Brexit complications for UK nationals [49]
And worse on most metrics.
In your various visits to the U.K. since.brexit in 2020, what have you personally noticed that's different?
And worse on most metrics.
In your various visits to the U.K. since.brexit in 2020, what have you personally noticed that's different?
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Brexit complications for UK nationals [49]
Yes. Look at Germany; in freefall.
It's the benefit of having g a Labour government rather than the Tories you evidently like.
Yes. Look at Germany; in freefall.
It's the benefit of having g a Labour government rather than the Tories you evidently like.
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Brexit complications for UK nationals [49]
We didn't before, however post-Brexit, the government are implementing that, .
you could send boat people back to France
We didn't before, however post-Brexit, the government are implementing that, .
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Polish cities and their UK twins [34]
I don't think WB will reply to to you.
He went bust and left Poland.
I don't think WB will reply to to you.
He went bust and left Poland.
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Brexit complications for UK nationals [49]
Quite.
It hasn't. The economy is doing better than our closest rivals in Europe, and despite 14 years of Tory misrule, wev've finally got a decent government for the next 10 or 15 years.
The only circumstances that would lead Britain to rejoin are huge structural and conceptual changes in the EU and them asking with a far better deal than before.
Trying to rejoin soon would be a very big mistake
Quite.
But they are against it because their situation has worsened
It hasn't. The economy is doing better than our closest rivals in Europe, and despite 14 years of Tory misrule, wev've finally got a decent government for the next 10 or 15 years.
probably impose impossible conditions like accepting the horrible euro pseudo-currency and/or joining Schengen
The only circumstances that would lead Britain to rejoin are huge structural and conceptual changes in the EU and them asking with a far better deal than before.
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Polish cities and their UK twins [34]
Manchester is much nicer.
Krakow is a tourist hell, and a small city. The picture has been tinkered with to make it look nicer.
Manchester is a great metropolis at the heart of a conurbation. A closer twin would be Warsaw, in terms of size.
Weird that you've posted those pics today.
Three very old threads about the U.K. perhaps you're trolling for a response after you got your ass whipped last time.
Manchester is much nicer.
Krakow is a tourist hell, and a small city. The picture has been tinkered with to make it look nicer.
Manchester is a great metropolis at the heart of a conurbation. A closer twin would be Warsaw, in terms of size.
Weird that you've posted those pics today.
Three very old threads about the U.K. perhaps you're trolling for a response after you got your ass whipped last time.
jon357
31 Jan 2025
UK, Ireland / Brexit complications for UK nationals [49]
I was right all along.
It was a bad idea.
Nevertheless, 99% of people don't notice any difference, and it's enabling us to nationalise various utilities and infrastructure that the Tories had sold to French, German and American 'investors' who just treated that infrastructure as a cash cow not bothering to follow the conditions of the sale.
I don't see us rejoining any time soon; there would have to be major changes in the EU, and a move away from being a Euro superstate with military pretensions and a foreign policy.
I was right all along.
It was a bad idea.
Nevertheless, 99% of people don't notice any difference, and it's enabling us to nationalise various utilities and infrastructure that the Tories had sold to French, German and American 'investors' who just treated that infrastructure as a cash cow not bothering to follow the conditions of the sale.
I don't see us rejoining any time soon; there would have to be major changes in the EU, and a move away from being a Euro superstate with military pretensions and a foreign policy.
jon357
30 Jan 2025
News / Polish coal will be back [141]
What 'inbreeding'? It's not Shìtoskey, Michigan...
What a silly thing to say.
What does that mean to you, troll?
the inbreeding
What 'inbreeding'? It's not Shìtoskey, Michigan...
What a silly thing to say.
White privileged.
What does that mean to you, troll?