News / Poland Parliamentary Elections 2019 [93]


Oh, I see. Due to time limits, I composed a concise message, hoping intelligent historically-aware people would get what I had in mind. I am sorry, I was mistaken. :):)

I also counted on your good memory. In other historical threads, in which you also participated, I never equated Soviet occupation with German one. But there was Soviet occupation of Poland and you can`t deny the fact - my usage of the word was fully appropriate. Soviets entered Poland in 1944 and left in 1993 - what was their stay during that time? A friendly/family visit? :):)

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If that`s your intention, shame on you, Rich. :):)

Aah, now it came to my mind you have a problem with semantics.

If I had written: 123 years of partitions, German occupation OR Soviet occupation., would it sound more neutral to you?

If yes, imagine I did. :):)

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Only in your disturbed logic. :):)
I knew you would choose this castrated part to support your claim but it is a failed move - you smartly omitted the full quote


Where in my quote did I equate German and Soviet occupations? When you enumarate various events from history one by one, does it mean you make them equivalents to each other? :):)

I must say I am really amazed by your irrational thinking now. :) Do you feel unwell today?

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Were did anybody, apart from you, equate them here? :):) You need to polish your logical thinking today, it is seriously disturbed. :)


No, you don`t go into things which only exist in your own mind. :):)

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Yes, that`s about troops around Poland. The troops stationed within Poland were already on the full move, approaching Warsaw.


Of course, I wanted to write October.

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December 1980, Soviets ordered tank crews to warm their engines to crush Solidarity movement, but later withdrew, after realising they were already involved in Afghanistan (with all international repercussions) and should still wait and see what happened in Poland.

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News / Poland Parliamentary Elections 2019 [93]

Decent intelligent people mustn`t break down. Poland and Poles survived worse cataclysms in our history. E.g., 123 years of partitions, German occupation and Soviet occupation. We shall also survive PiS` second term.

Now, all patriots stand to attention:

Poland has not yet perished,
So long as we still live.
What the foreign force has taken from us,
We shall with sabre retrieve.

We only need to continue educating the masses. The more education, the fewer morons voting for PiS in the future.

Tomorrow, back to work. See you in schools. hahahaha

Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]


It isn`t a cross, but sth else, and it is the major coat here.


Yes, it is like a cartoon drawing.
Hint: The last three photos (except bums with beer) were taken within the perimeter of about 50 metres.

Where are such conditions?

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Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Nope, that is words of praise about a painting: paintbrush symbolises the artist.

sb`s, e.g, uncle`s, bear paws.

News / Poland Parliamentary Elections 2019 [93]

Here comes heroic Iron who is going to watch Zandberg closely... :):) Don`t let it turn into sort of Fatal Attraction one day.... :):)

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I am not coz the polls before elections had given them even 13%. It is the positive result of their joining forces in one coalition.

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No, I was too hasty with no ruling majority, with such results PiS has 239 MPS and is able to create their own government. Fortunately, they didn`t win the constititutional majority. And there is still Senate which hasn`t been counted yet.


Yes, interesting. We shall see in an hour or two when first results from counted votes flow in.

News / Poland Parliamentary Elections 2019 [93]

The exit poll results
PiS - 43.6%
KO - 27.4 %
Left - 11.9 %
PSL/Kukiz - 9.6%
Konfederacja - 6.4%

PS. Of course, the result still can change. E.g., polled people might have been ashamed to reveal they voted for the Left.

Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]

Yes, drinking in public places is prohibited. Those were local bums who don`t care about restrictions.

Those symbols represent what, in general?

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Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]

Yes, but in what sense?

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Well, it depends. The book usage of the idiom concerns camouflaged criminals who start to carry out a mischievous plan but are recognised and forced to take to their heels.

it is a good paintbrush.

Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]

The engravings show the structure at the peak of its greatness.

Yes, Baroque. Why Polish?

What`s wrong in the photo?

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USA, Canada / Cigarettes reach nine dollars a pack in New York [109]

Funny observations, Sylvio. :):) Unfortunately, most are failed or useless.

USA, Canada / Cigarettes reach nine dollars a pack in New York [109]

Wow! Nearly 50% rise during 9 years. Is it inflation or anti tobacco policy?

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

Ok, if you insist, I will take your word for it. :):) Funny you recommend maf for consultation- I thought you are at odds with him.

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

The anti- Polish camps campaign run by Polish media/diplomats etc seems to bear positive fruit - the cases when foreign sources use the term are becoming rarer and rarer each year.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

That is why I asked you if you know Polish as a native speaker. It seems you don`t coz you do not understand which Polish idiom we are discussing now - flash in the pan is certainly not its equivalent.

USA, Canada / Cigarettes reach nine dollars a pack in New York [109]


That`s good. How much today?
How many Americans make their own cigarettes like my friend who had used a manual cig machine for years until his son bought him an electrical one?

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]


No, it means a situation when you have to abort your plans, they can`t be realised due to unfavourable circumstances


You don`t say on the pan but in the pan. Simple. Just like you don`t say sit on the armchair, that is a copy from Polish. :):)

Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]

Meanwhile:

What is this architectonic style?

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Travel / Poland in photo riddles - part 2 [1680]


Yes, perfect! haha Why at odds? If they start in the morning and continue till dusk, I am sure the Lady in White and her several female rivals from other boats are able to harass passers-by a few hundred times per day. They don`t sail on boats, their task is to advertise the boating trip offers.

No, the date is unimportant. Let me give you a big hint which explains everything: this is still Krakow series.
Another hint: there are a dozen or more similar structures in the city.

Genealogy / What does my Polish name mean? [402]

The only association I get is with drób - poultry.

Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]


I am afraid your translation is not only wrong but also against the rules. :):)
BTW, do you know Polish as a a native speaker or you acquired it as an adult?

News / Poland Parliamentary Elections 2019 [93]


No, I called you a liar coz you acted like one. I am really amazed you lack such basic intellectual skills as to not see why I called you one. Saturday night syndrome again? You stop thinking at the weekend? :):)

Let us go back to our words:

You said


I called you a liar as you have proven in dozens of your posts that you are partisan to PiS when you reject every our attack and defend PiS at all cost, even their dirtiest tricks, and you do it against morals and reason.

That is why you are a liar. How simple. :):)


That is funny you are afraid of talking sincerely because of some guys here. Are you really so sensitive? hahaha

News / Poland Parliamentary Elections 2019 [93]

No more articles/comments/discussions in the Polish media about Sunday elections: it is election silence since Friday midnight.

A guy who was caught tearing down election posters/banners was fined with 150 PLN - 40$. As cheap as borsch. :)

The turnout at 12 o clock was the highest of all recent elections since 2015. I suppose the final one will be about 60%.

Turnout at 5 pm was again a record one: over 45%. The highest in Warsaw.