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pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

I shall admit that democracy is still alive in Poland. Yesterday in Warsaw I was walking the Krakowskie Przedmieście Street

Yes, I heard about this useful exhibition which shows all frauds and swindles by PiS.

However, this is Warsaw and it is controlled by democratic opposition. How about a place where the regime holds power? An armpit town in Podkarpackie region?
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

I've always said on this forum that Trump is a big player.

Nobody denies that. After all, being a president of the superpower one has to be a bigwig. :) Even though he is so unpredictable.

It is funny to read what other candidates say about Trzaskowski:

Now what critics say about Duda:

Ballpoint Pen - coz he signs everything, even unconstitutional laws
Adrian - instead of his real first name Andrew. A symbol of contempt from other PiS politicians who consider him a ...
Dupa - worthless dickhead, dumb-ass
Pudding - his former teacher said that at school he was like pudding with raspberry topping - sickeningly dutiful, polite, nice nerd.
Andrzejek - a dimunitive of Andrew.
Puppet - coz he is controlled by PiS chairman.
Maliniak - a famous character from a comedy series is called Maliniak. They look similar. below

Positive
Today Father Rydzyk said: The Warrior of Light fights satanic deviants. hahaha


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pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

Once the lesser sort would gain majority they would quickly turn against us.

Yes, you have seen through their dirty machinations. There is no gratitude in politics. :):)

Talking about gratitude - we should thank Mr Gowin for his opposition to elections in May. Whatever were his reasons, high or low, he deserves credit for that. I once voted for him when he was in PO - in 2011. Later he proved a swine but his recent election objection covered it.

except a vague promise of help with nuclear power (a standing joke in Polish politics)

Yes, knowing Poles` reluctance to nuclear power in Poland, the opposition should exploit this matter every day now.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
History / Eligiusz Niewiadomski assassinated the first Polish President [23]

he was mentally ill.

Like the murderer of Gdańsk Mayor who was allowed to watch state TV in prison and gradually get wound up to the point of killing after being released. I was going to mention it as an example of history repetition - the right organises a hate campaign resulting in assassination.

they had a point as he was elected by votes of the left and minorities.

Yes, but that was an attempt at democracy in a newly regained state and the rightards flunked it all.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

He may have a chance if the difference between them would be less than 10%

Only 3 days are left for us to see.

the first round voting for K.Bosak, 2nd. round for Duda

Your fear of LGBT is stronger than PiS` attempts to remove Konfederacja and far right from Polish politics?
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

He is also a liar: he initially lied about not voting in favour for altering the age of retirement in Poland.

You are inconsistent: you talk about lying while your link says about a mistake. :):)

My opinion about Trzaskowski: appearance of a hipster with pro-LGBT agenda.

Yesl, appearance is extraordinary, indeed. And don`t worry about that LGBT - it is just one of his many views. Why are you and amiga so obsessed with it???

It only means that they've alredy begun to soil their pants even if it is still 4 days to the election.

LOL.

He couldnt get anything!

Sad but it only shows how little we can depend on the USA to which Poland is a provincial country in the armpit of Europe. Only the EU matters. Even sadder that PiS and rightwingers in general are blind to reality. And they subconsciously prefer Russian sphere of interest.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
Life / Feeling ashamed of my Polish heritage. [237]

I am not worry about Poland's future (-:

Nothing in this world is given for ever. PiS too over in 2015 and everything changed.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
History / Eligiusz Niewiadomski assassinated the first Polish President [23]

Niewiadomski,

He was a nationalist and a fan of Dmowski. He killed the liberal President who was distrusted and loathed by the rightwing parties. They had organised a hate campaign against Narutowicz, provoking murderous actions.

youtu.be/2XnZdgnzbdM
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
History / Roman Dmowski-Patriot, Nationalist, Anti-Semite? [252]

I showed only one photo with one excerpt from one year. There could be many more from older and later publications but it is useless coz you need to read the whole text on your own.

The message of his discourse in several texts is plain - Dmowski, regardless of the political system in Russia - whether tsarist or democratic or Soviet - was always trying to reach an agreement with Russians and become partners.

That is easy to understand why he stuck to this idea for so long. Alliance with Russia was contrary to the views of his main political rival, Piłsudski who always considered Russia the greatest threat to Poland. Dmowski tried to oppose Piłsudski in all aspects of politics so it is natural he supported close ties with Russia.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
History / Poland must get back Lwow, Wilno and Brest back [345]

Yes, that is only right.

It is good to see you stick to your views - such loyalty is precious in these times.
But it is bad coz they are harmful as they fuel old hostilities between nations instead of supressing them. Let alone implementing them in practice which would mean war.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Should Polonia and expat Poles lose voting rights in Polish elections? [85]

But final result will have to wait till Polonia postal votes come in.

A record number of expat Poles have registered to take part in presidential elections - 387.000. Some of them have already received and submitted their voting cards, other complain they still haven`t.

wiadomosci.gazeta.pl/wiadomosci/7,143907,26065753,wybory-prezydenckie-2020-polacy-glosuja-za-granica-zapowiada.html

5 years ago 165.000 expat Poles voted. Kukiz won the first round with 38%. Duda got 25%, Komorowski 21%.
In the second round, Duda got 56%. In the USA it was 81% of all votes.

But nothing is given for ever. In 2019 parliamentary elections Polonia rejected PiS and voted the opposition.

biqdata.wyborcza.pl/biqdata/7,159116,26060746,jak-glosowala-polonia-w-poprzednich-wyborach.html
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

I think it will be the other way round

Yes, this rivalry is so exciting.

But final result will have to wait till Polonia postal votes come in.

Good you reminded about that. We need to move to Polonia Voting thread for a while.

It is funny to read what other candidates say about Trzaskowski:

Duda: He is unstable or a liar.
Morawiecki from PiS: Caviar turboliberal.
Biedroń from Left: Rightwinger
Kosiniak from Folk: He copies my ideas.
Hołownia - free lance: Fresh competitor unloaded from a mini bus not far from the finish line.
Bosak - Far Right : Leftist.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
History / Poland must get back Lwow, Wilno and Brest back [345]

It is not personal it is only right for Poland to get back her land.

You had such views in 2013. And earlier, too, coz I remember discussing it with you in the garage days of the forum.

I am curious if you still hold those views and expect the return of the lost territories to Poland.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
Classifieds / Looking for Polish wholesale companies that sell Heineken beer [3]

I am afraid no members here drink Heineken beer. It`s good but not so good as Polish beers.

You need to check online results of the search one by one:
solostocks.pl/sprzedaz-produkty/inne/hurtownia-holenderskiego-piwa-heineken-9675227
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
Life / Is there a self-help movement in Poland? [13]

Is she popular there? And what about the controversial "The Secret"? And binaural beats?

No, never heard of her.

On the other hand, Louise Hay taught self acceptance and positivity.

Never heard of her coz I don`t need her any more. If I was younger, why not - I could gladly be educated by Loise how to gain self-acceptance and positivity. However, I didn`t know about her at the time and had to consult traditional therapists with my problems. I have been successfully working on them for decades and today I can say I am a free and happy man - self-accepted and positive, not worried about anything
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
History / Roman Dmowski-Patriot, Nationalist, Anti-Semite? [252]

Of course not, you are wrong , as always. You need to learn to read between the lines. Dmowski was ambiguous on purpose, he didn`t want to be accused of pro-Russian stance, that is why he only suggested certain things indirectly. In reality, what he was constantly aiming for was Polish Russian partnership based on mutual distrust of the West.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
Life / West-East life in Poland? [45]

So it's totally possible to turn Sanok or Nowy Sąncz into big cities.

What for? If it hasn`t happened so far, it means there was no need for that.

And why not - they're much closer to the core Central Europe (Vienna, Bratislava, Budapest).

With today`s opportunities in transport and travel, several dozen kilometres more or less mean nothing. Krakow is about 70 km from Nowy Sącz straighline. What difference does it make to reach the core of Central Europe from the area?

It's Lodz, Poznan, Bialystock and Lublin they're fairly isolated, away from important foreign cities.

Poznań isolated? I thought 3 hours from Poznan to Berlin by car on a highway is quite short.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
History / Roman Dmowski-Patriot, Nationalist, Anti-Semite? [252]

Yes, let's discuss them. Which one are you referring to? I assume that you have actually read them.

I am referring to the ones which I read in this book seen below. His friendly attitude to Russia (though undermined with the complex of superiority towards Russian lower culture) is scattered throughout his publications over decades.

In the text from 1931 entitled Post War World and Poland, in its subchapter entitled Russia - Cleaning the Ground Dmowski suggests Russia is going to be the major player and Poles should forget their past grievances and reconsider Russia as a partner, bigger than false West or dominating Germany. Poland should NOT get involved in any hostile action of the West against Russia.

The second photo shows an excerpt on page 301.

In all his texts Dmowski shows his obsessive fear and hatred of Germany, treating Russia as a much smaller problem or even a potential partner for Poland. His naive beliefs were shattered in 1939 when Stalin`s Russia attacked Poland with Germans.

Today, naive ideas about Russia as a partner in the crusade against the West are cherished by contemporary rightwingers and nationalists, including PiS.

And if you didn't here's an article about Dmowski's attitude towards Russia

Yes, I know this one. Let me reply with another link to the analysis of Dmowski`s political views on Russia

Read the part entitled Attitude to Russia

mysl-polska.pl/node/270

Reaching a political consensus with Russia is a top priority for Polish politics. - that`s the main idea of it.

Now, we can ask - at what cost? What was Dmowski prepared to sacrifice in order to establish partnership with Russia? Taking into account his obsessive hatred of Germany and distrust to other Western countries, the answer is natural - he was ready to give up Polish aspirations to be the part of West and eventually join the Russian sphere of interests.

Thank you very much.


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pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

lazy, lying moron

Relax, darling, it is only a forum. hahahaha

Unless you were involved in that VAT scam, your hope is in vain.

yes, it is in vain coz it is PiS now who got rid of all rivals and are profiting from VAT scam themselves.

Harry are you back.?

No, it is Larry. :):)
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
USA, Canada / Nearly 39 million have lost jobs in US since virus took hold [9]

Trump gave 1200$ to every person making less then 75kUSD per year

What do Americans say about this support? Are they grateful or complain it is too little? Is this move by Trump going to influence the support for him in the coming elections ?
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

hahahaha
Yes, the school year has almost ended and I need to blow off my steam teaching people somewhere. As my family is not enough, even though it`s a big one, I have to do it on/with you and your like. I hope you enjoy it. hahaha

PS. Besides, I am trying to make up for your regular absence here. One post per week? Come on, you can do much better than that.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
Life / Izabela? - Advice with Polish name for a girl [36]

Have you read the entire text of "Lalka", Pawian?

Yes, I can proudly announce I read the whole Lalka while in high school - my main reason was probably to learn more about Napoleonic Wars the motif of which is present in the novel. . I can also proudly announce I didn `t read Noce i Dnie coz it was too boring.

I'm pretty sure JK doesn't have a "mistress" on the side....

What about the cat?
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

As opposed to the Glorious Future where PO and SLD wants to take us. :/

Yes, I know emigrant Poles are only focused on that LGBT. Let it be.

But you should realise that Poles have always copied the Western ways since we are Western Slavs. Western European style will prevail here naturally, whether you support or oppose it. Nobody can stop that. That is why spoiling democracy and damaging Polish unity in order to save us from Western ways of life which PiS has been always trying to do is useless and stupid coz they aren`t able to prevent a natural course of events.

E.g., did PiS` 500+ plus help to bring back higher fertility? No, eventually the figures have dropped to previous levels. That is the proof they can`t control certain processes coz they have no such power over them. PiS doesn`t understand it and is trying to turn back the tide in Vistula River, that is why we can call them idiots and as such treat as harmful to Poland.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

using a psychologically projected false version of the country

Many emigrant Poles think like that. They cherish their dear illusions about Poland from old times and dream of keeping the things as they were. They imagine PiS and rightists are the best option for Poland as they vow to conserve old ways. It doesn`t matter the economy falters, it doesn`t matter that Poland might leave the EU and again be subjugated by Russia, it doesn`t matter that PiS- provoked animosities and hostilities tear this nation apart, it doesn`t matter that democratic principles are broken - what matters is that Poland must remain on the right path. All other options are out of question.
pawian   
24 Jun 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

@pawian Whats up with the breaking pencils movement, ? what did i miss?

I mentioned it here
polishforums.com/news/presidential-elections-opinions-campaign-85472/48/#msg1743216

Duda is called Pen coz he signs all laws from PiS` parliament. Trzaskowski`s surname reminds of trzask - snap or crack. So, they are breaking ballpoint pens to show how to deal with Mr Pen.