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Posts by Lenka  

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Lenka   
23 Jul 2020
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

No, it's someone who pretends to be all posh but in reality his lower class/rural nature shows.
When I use it I have a picture in my head of someone in super smart clothes with a bit of hay with dunk stuck to the sole of the shoe
Lenka   
23 Jul 2020
Language / Game - guess Polish idioms/sayings in direct English translation [1756]

I should add that pride doesn't go well with slavery (or does it)?

Only a very small percentage of people (even of rich people) ever had slaves

I should explain that my comment was inspired by 'Gone with the wind' that I re read not long ago and which Maf's saying brought to life.

In the book it's described how Yankee women wanted to socialise with the old south families but of course are not permitted..

Since we are in the class division area:
'Hay sticking out of one's shoes'
Lenka   
19 Jul 2020
Food / Origin of the pierogi [118]

Never mind the origin

things you take for granted today eventually become nothing more than nostalgic memories

Since we are not sure of origin maybe pierogi themselves pushed out something else? Did it ever cross your mind?
Lenka   
19 Jul 2020
Law / Termination of permament or contract work contract in Poland [35]

I wouln't sign mutual agreement as there is nothing mutual about it. Ask for termination of contract by your employer.

Mutual agreement has a legal consequences (like unemployment benefit)

This is not discrimination?why me and not others?

Discrimination on what grounds? Is your performance better than others? Do they do the same job?
Lenka   
17 Jul 2020
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]

Who cares what the judges want? PiS is in power and could put through laws that would make the system better. But they did nothing to address that did they?
Lenka   
17 Jul 2020
News / Poland's post-election political scene [4080]

I believe removing gimnazjum was a good idea BUT PiS f**ed it up. They rushed through it and made nothing to actually prepare the change properly.

The same with 500. In itself not a stupid idea BUT if meant as a fertility booster- fail. If meant as a help to poorer families why give it also to people with big incomes?

Court reform- desperately needed. But instead of trying to make the cases quicker, the system more user friendly they go to war with judges that they seem enemies.

That is the whole problem imo
Lenka   
11 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

he also said that he dreams of being to be the first to be able to marry a gay couple in Poland -

he said he is against homosexual couples adopting children

You do realise those are not the same thing and many people share such sentiment. Not to mention that the estimation is that around 50 000 kids in Poland are raised by homosexual couples now anyway.

half of which has been clarified long time ago as fake news. IF they are genuine those issues are not a big deal

Not buying it. One- if that is the case you can say it's wrong but instead you just rant and two- because I remember when I posted an article including the church statement and still you called it a leftie source and dismissed it.

And it's up to each individual poster to decide whether it's a big deal for them. For me it is because it's the same story over and over again- them thinking they are so important that they can endanger other people.

What ties specifically are you unhappy with ?
Seems Christianity stands right in the way of the Marxists and they want to destroy it.

All of them. And no, I do not want to destroy Christianity just want the Christianity to but out of politics and schools.

Can't you bean brains not see what has happened to other country's that have taken God out of the equation ?

Or maybe the see what is happening in their country and they don't like it?
Lenka   
10 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

What do you want that Duda is not providing you, Lenka ?

Mostly counterbalance to the government, I already told you. But also looser ties with church, much less anti gay and anti EU...

But the majority of Poles don't want

If the majority will vote for Trzaskowski then it will mean they prefer him to Duda. Simple as that. And it will be their right and not 'wanting more' by those pesky Millenials.

They may also of course choose Duda and the same applies.

@Ironside
Listen, either say something substantial or give us a break It is really boring by now.
Lenka   
10 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

It's a shame the voting silence starts tomorrow as this should be commented on widely:

onet.pl/informacje/onetwiadomosci/gw-samolot-dudy-startowal-bez-pozwolenia-na-pilota-naciskali-najwazniejsi-pasazerowie/c6r17je,79cfc278

Apparently president's plane took off in a bit 'less than perfect' situation. To me the most interesting part is that pilots openly admit they are being pressured and hint towards president himself...
Lenka   
10 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

Yes when it comes to what is best for the Catholic country.

But the country is only as Catholic as it's citizens want it to be. So if majority will vote for certain option it means that that is what Poland wants.

your boy is a jew boy and will hand the key to Poland over to the jews.

Uuu, scary Jew, run...
Not going to work. One-where did you get the info that he is Jewish? Two- even if he was it makes no difference to normal people
Lenka   
10 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

They want their ungodly Marxist values forced upon a Christian Country values destroying a culture.

Their Marxist values and beliefs are not in the best interest of Poland's culture or future.

It's not for you to decide. Guess what- that is how democracy works. You may vote for who you believe is best and they can do the same. They don't want more as you put it but just the same you want- to choose someone who in their view will do the best job. Your right is not more important than theirs.

You have to do it in PM. Isn`t it obvious?

He can't. My PM box is blocked and people can message me only if I write to them first
Lenka   
10 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

They interrogated Duda from top to bottom with loaded questions and Duda responded superior to every one of them.

Do you mean interview or the debate?
And you don't have to download it you can just copy the link.

spoiled brats (Baby Boomers & Millennials) wanting a government to march to their 'personal' Marxist beat calling it, 'The New Norm'.

You mean voters wanting leaders that actually represent their values and beliefs? Naughty naughty people. How dare they!

now they want more.

What more do they want?
Lenka   
10 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

There no bonds in international relation between countries only interests.

I think you are wrong but let's say ok. Another issue is simple safety. Translator is yet another person and not protected at that, that is privy to the most secret meetings. He/she may be used by political opponents (like it was tried with Tusk's translator), briebed or kidnapped.

Me - I - Me !

And you take that from what?
Lenka   
9 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

may or may not keep the government in check.

Definitely more than Duda who is nicknamed Długopis (Pen) for signing everything the ruling party (his party) tells him to sign.

A guy that needs a shave doesn't show much class in my book

Well your book is not everybody's book. He looks good with facial hair and it's not an army.

I wonder why people care about that stuff?

Because knowing foreign languages was always a sign of well educated, intelligent person. Especially knowing the lingua franca of the time.
And while it's of course possible to hire a translator speaking the same language helps to create a bond and makes for easier, more natural relationship
Lenka   
9 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

Remember that video of a guy claiming to be American who asked him questions in English?

It was hilarious. And then the guy acted all shocked that people mocked him.

As for me I just hope for no more pictures like the one with Trump


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Lenka   
9 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

And that is YOUR opinion

No, he simply doesn't have power to do anything about it and he never made it an agenda.
Poland only now is getting close to meeting the criteria for Euro and there was no significant changes in personal safety as far as I'm aware.

But if you have any relevant info I'm happy to learn how he contributed to those fights.

Still waiting.

Good. Some people sleep and have life.

Why I believe Trzaskowski is better candidate? Because he will represent us with much more class world wide and he will keep the government at least a little bitin check.

Those are the only two things that the president can do in Poland.
Lenka   
8 Jul 2020
News / Presidential elections 2020 - your opinions about campaign, candidates [2222]

Poland is still using the zloty aren't they after being threatened.

He had nothing to do with that.

Poland is still the safest country in the E.U. aren't they ?

It's quite safe, not sure about the safest all. Any info on that?. And nothing Duda did had any impact on it.

Poland refused immigrants after being threatened.
Poland doesn't want to cater to Homosexuals

True that. So it boils down to refugees and gay people...
Lenka   
8 Jul 2020
Life / Do Poles have a problem understanding American English? [76]

To me nothing beats nice British English. It's so clear...But then you go to UK, walk the streets and find out that not many people on the streets speak like that....

But I guess it would work in similar way with American English.