Life / Racism in Poland - the future [558]

Pierdolski likely had a point! There are many accounts of such valiant efforts to save innocent lives. Many Jews hardly endeared themselves to the Poles yet the Poles still tried to help where possible.

Food / Your all time favourite Polish Dishes! [108]

In English, please.

Sour rye soup or tomato soup with rice :)

Grochówka is pea soup.

History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]

I only said it based on the lack of cogent replies I got from many Poles. They are generally happy to put food on the table and be with their families.

As for Poland's position on the international stage, it's far from clear at times.

Love / Polish women are the most beautiful in the world! [1718]

Well, not many could make a case that they are any better than Balkan girls, Ukrainians or Russians. They are simply different.

History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]

Are you suggesting that Poland isolate itself, Ironside? Only the views of Poles matter, is that what you are saying? So, inward investment is ok to prop up Polish business but any other input isn't?

The fact is, Ironside, most Poles don't have a clue what the Polish voice really is. Rather ironic! I've asked many times and not one Pole could give me a satisfactory answer. Time to look within again, methinks.

History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]

Wow, that's a huge point I made and you think it doesn't matter? Ironside, try reminding yourself that foreigners associate Poland with communism and this is far from accurate. Poles had many commies in their ranks but the Eastern aspect was imposed on them. I can't believe you see fit to dismiss this.

History / POLAND: EASTERN or CENTRAL European country? [1090]

We must remember that Poland's Eastern European aspects were largely imposed on them and were hardly embraced.

Genealogy / THE MEANING AND RESEARCH OF MY POLISH LAST NAME, SURNAME? [4500]

I know a Marcin Pasek here in Gliwice. Further details available via PM.

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

Other Slavs can encounter difficulties with integrating but they are usually just initial. Pure black Africans don't have that much in common with Poles so it will be much harder but, as I have said many times before, Poles tend to be indifferent as they have their own lives to lead.

Genealogy / Auberzinski family name [18]

Turkish? That sounds about right. Many Americans don't know what an aubergine is. Oberzinski may be the right name.

Genealogy / Auberzinski family name [18]

Some Poles claim to know the meaning of aubergine as they told me it was sth similar in Polish. It's egg plant in America, nasu in Japanese. The name could exist but I'd go with SHT above.

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

Hospitalised? I don't think I have spoken of that! I just wanted to make the point that some areas in the UK are pretty nasty, regardless of your colour I might add.

News / "POLISH death camps" term used by "Parade Magazine" Anti-Polish Bigots [249]

It cannot be stated enough :) What a ridiculous insinuation!

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

Back to the thread, I fear that some hangout groups may target you but it's worse in parts of Scotland. Poles are largely indifferent when it comes to attacks. They may not be entirely welcoming sometimes but they are not hostile for the most part.

News / "POLISH death camps" term used by "Parade Magazine" Anti-Polish Bigots [249]

They are when it comes to certain fraternities and rings. Anyway, I think some magazines need to get their facts straight.

News / "POLISH death camps" term used by "Parade Magazine" Anti-Polish Bigots [249]

I don't see what Poland did wrong to justify the alleged smearing of walls with sh9t etc when Israelis come here. Death camps are just absurd! There may have been a few rogue Poles that participated in unsavoury activity but they are very much in the minority.

News / "POLISH death camps" term used by "Parade Magazine" Anti-Polish Bigots [249]

It's absolutely staggering that Jews pop up on almost every thread. The population of Israel is only 1 million more than that of Scotland for crying out loud. Besides, it's old news. Where is the talk of modern Poland?

Death camps in Poland more like. You have to be careful with terminology.

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

It's nice to experience it but not good to live it. I like going back to my home city as it is very MC but live there and you may find that it's too much that way.

Black students should be ok here but you just never know. Certainly they are in the higher risk category

Study / Rumor about racism - will I be fine in Poland as a black International student from Africa? [245]

There are 2 sides 2 every coin. Poles benefitted from the opening up of the EU so why can't Africans do likewise? I do hear what jarnowa is saying too but largely as a cautionary tale of what could be.

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

Yet they haven't had Patriot missiles all this time? ;) ;)

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

How long has this zone existed?

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

I've just stepped out of a 65 year timewarp. Now, where were we? ;0 ;) Sth about threats from missiles? ;)

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

Military threats from whom?

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

How does an apparent urgent need for security turn into a silent point?

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

Sb here said the deal has already been done. Political opportunism on Tusk's part. Russia didn't want him to buy them but he took advantage of the more harmonious political climate between Poland and Russia. If he is trying to modernise Poland, then fine. However, others are scaling back on that front to move towards fewer weapons. Given Poland's history, getting those missiles would be no bad thing.

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

Why would Sokrates be able to shed any light on it? I was asking you. I see no pressing need for those missiles.

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

From what perceived threat may I ask?

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

What is the US taxpayer not funding these days? Patriot missiles are not needed now.

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

No, I don't want it to grow at all. I'm just saying that the Western press manipulates us too much.

Patriot missiles? Odd business!

News / US to deploy Patriot missiles to Poland [405]

Of course not, that's the point! Many would like you to believe that Islam is completely radical. Some Muslim countries are not that aggressive at all, look at Jordan.

Colonisation was done for selfish reasons. Anyway, this is about missiles. Why does Poland need them? Why not invest in the roads here?