pawian
20 Apr 2011
pawian
12 Apr 2011
Language / POLISH INSULTS....know any good ones...? [15]
Bucu francowaty! ?
miejski.pl/slowo-Buc
What are good things to yell at other motorists in Poland
Bucu francowaty! ?
miejski.pl/slowo-Buc
pawian
25 Mar 2011
Life / Why should the Polish all over the world wear red on St. Joseph's day? [32]
Mike, you didn`t learn much. :):):) It is as I told you - native Poles don`t wear red on the day. Most Poles don`t even know there is such a day at all.
Mike, you didn`t learn much. :):):) It is as I told you - native Poles don`t wear red on the day. Most Poles don`t even know there is such a day at all.
pawian
9 Dec 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Poles least likeable, say Lithuanians
09.12.2010 09:51
Poles are the least friendly of all of Lithuania’s neighbours, say participants in a new online opinion poll.
According to the survey conducted by Lithuanian web site Delfi.lt, 63 percent of Lithuanians think Latvians are the most likeable nation, as they also belong to the Baltic states and are similar to Lithuanians when it comes to looks, mentality and economic development.
As many as 13.4 percent of Lithuanians think that Russians are the most friendly neighbours and 8.8 percent have a similar opinion about Belarusians.
Only 8.5 percent of the respondents chose Poles as the most likeable nation.
“Lithuanians and Latvians have a lot in common but I decided to vote for Poles because we are bound by history and culture and Poland is a window to the world for us,” wrote one of the favourable respondents.
The poll reflects growing tension between Poland and Lithuania, with conflicts over the use of the Polish language by Poland’s ethnic minority in the country and the Polish-owned Mazeikiai oil refinery.
Poland’s Foreign Ministry described relations between the two neighbours recently as having reached an “all time low”.
As many as 1627 Lithuanians participated in the poll.
Poles least likeable, say Lithuanians
09.12.2010 09:51
Poles are the least friendly of all of Lithuania’s neighbours, say participants in a new online opinion poll.
According to the survey conducted by Lithuanian web site Delfi.lt, 63 percent of Lithuanians think Latvians are the most likeable nation, as they also belong to the Baltic states and are similar to Lithuanians when it comes to looks, mentality and economic development.
As many as 13.4 percent of Lithuanians think that Russians are the most friendly neighbours and 8.8 percent have a similar opinion about Belarusians.
Only 8.5 percent of the respondents chose Poles as the most likeable nation.
“Lithuanians and Latvians have a lot in common but I decided to vote for Poles because we are bound by history and culture and Poland is a window to the world for us,” wrote one of the favourable respondents.
The poll reflects growing tension between Poland and Lithuania, with conflicts over the use of the Polish language by Poland’s ethnic minority in the country and the Polish-owned Mazeikiai oil refinery.
Poland’s Foreign Ministry described relations between the two neighbours recently as having reached an “all time low”.
As many as 1627 Lithuanians participated in the poll.
pawian
14 Nov 2010
History / Are Poles happy with the current Polish borders? [134]
I agree with most of it.
I don`t agree that Szczecin is a beautiful city.
I agree with most of it.
I don`t agree that Szczecin is a beautiful city.
pawian
1 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Look, I have been trying to find the info. I couldn`t.
But I found other interesting stuff about discrimination of Polish students and I can believe that in one school teachers went mad and ordered the Polish minority to speak Lithuanian during breaks. It is perfectly plausible, in view of the state of affairs it is now.
Or maybe it's not from Gazeta Polska, but Nasza Polska!
Look, I have been trying to find the info. I couldn`t.
But I found other interesting stuff about discrimination of Polish students and I can believe that in one school teachers went mad and ordered the Polish minority to speak Lithuanian during breaks. It is perfectly plausible, in view of the state of affairs it is now.
pawian
1 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Delphian, be serious, what do you expect us to find? And how? A copy of Lithuanian school rules? Do you know what language they are written in? :):):):)
All we're asking for is the copy of the actual school rules. It's not that difficult to produce, surely?
Delphian, be serious, what do you expect us to find? And how? A copy of Lithuanian school rules? Do you know what language they are written in? :):):):)
pawian
1 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
The Polish government is working on a new law.
Have you got any other sore issues with Polish law which is against EU law?
The Polish government is working on a new law.
Have you got any other sore issues with Polish law which is against EU law?
pawian
1 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
That is why I don`t fill up at Orlen gas stations because they are the most expensive. It seems that Orlen, (the biggest Polish oil company) makes up for its Lithuanian losses here, in Poland.
Orlen sore issues over Mozeiki refinery:
What generates losses exactly?
1. Lithuanians removed 19 kilometre-long railway track which led to Latvian border and was used to export oil through the Latvian sea terminal in Lipawa.
2. Lithuanians charge too high fees for the transport of oil by their railways.
3. Lithuanians charge too high fees for using their oil terminal in Kłajpeda.
Let me remind you that in 2006, soon after Poles bought the refinery, Russians stopped sending crude oil to it through the Friendship pipeline. Now the import to the inland refinery is based on Venezulean oil which is transported by sea and then railways.
But the cost of such solution is too high and generally the whole business is in the red.
I don`t want to pay for that.
Let Russians take it over.
First step - Poland should sell the loss-generating Mozeiki Refinery to Russians.
That is why I don`t fill up at Orlen gas stations because they are the most expensive. It seems that Orlen, (the biggest Polish oil company) makes up for its Lithuanian losses here, in Poland.
Orlen sore issues over Mozeiki refinery:
What generates losses exactly?
1. Lithuanians removed 19 kilometre-long railway track which led to Latvian border and was used to export oil through the Latvian sea terminal in Lipawa.
2. Lithuanians charge too high fees for the transport of oil by their railways.
3. Lithuanians charge too high fees for using their oil terminal in Kłajpeda.
Let me remind you that in 2006, soon after Poles bought the refinery, Russians stopped sending crude oil to it through the Friendship pipeline. Now the import to the inland refinery is based on Venezulean oil which is transported by sea and then railways.
But the cost of such solution is too high and generally the whole business is in the red.
I don`t want to pay for that.
Let Russians take it over.
pawian
1 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Yes, it did. That was silly and harmful.
It seems that you haven`t noticed we live in 21 century and both countries are in the EU and should abide to its law.
Did you notice it?
Even if you do manage to dig up a copy of school rules supporting that claim, there will still be the problem that Poland did precisely the same to her minorities back when the shoe was on the other foot.
Yes, it did. That was silly and harmful.
What goes around does eventually come around and it's hard to have sympathy for those who complain when others do to them exactly what they used to do to others.
It seems that you haven`t noticed we live in 21 century and both countries are in the EU and should abide to its law.
Did you notice it?
pawian
1 Nov 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
This news flash perfectly summarizes the main reasons of Polish anger.
Two Lithuanian Poles have been heavily fined by Lithuanian Language Inspection for putting double language boards on their buses:
Poland Latvia
The Lithuanian official says: They broke the law.
The problem is that it is only Lithuanian law while there is still superior European law about minorities and their rights.
The fined Poles say: We won`t give up.
Lithuania is going to lose the argument. Yet, they are still stubborn and treat their Polish minority with disrespect.
Lithuania must be an independent country at last. That is for sure. But they seem not to understand that they live in the multi language and multi ethnic country.
Poles perfectly understand that Wilno won`t be Polish again. I neither need it nor want it. It is a Lithuanian city now.
But we should never forget about Poles who, despite persecution, first Soviet and then Lithuanian, stayed there after WW2.
But, in the worst case, if Lithuanians don`t want to have anything in common with Poland, let them be Russian, instead. I won`t move my finger/ass when they become a Russian republic once again.
First step - Poland should sell the loss-generating Mozeiki Refinery to Russians.
This news flash perfectly summarizes the main reasons of Polish anger.
Two Lithuanian Poles have been heavily fined by Lithuanian Language Inspection for putting double language boards on their buses:
Poland Latvia
The Lithuanian official says: They broke the law.
The problem is that it is only Lithuanian law while there is still superior European law about minorities and their rights.
The fined Poles say: We won`t give up.
Lithuania is going to lose the argument. Yet, they are still stubborn and treat their Polish minority with disrespect.
Lithuania must be an independent country at last. That is for sure. But they seem not to understand that they live in the multi language and multi ethnic country.
Poles perfectly understand that Wilno won`t be Polish again. I neither need it nor want it. It is a Lithuanian city now.
But we should never forget about Poles who, despite persecution, first Soviet and then Lithuanian, stayed there after WW2.
But, in the worst case, if Lithuanians don`t want to have anything in common with Poland, let them be Russian, instead. I won`t move my finger/ass when they become a Russian republic once again.
First step - Poland should sell the loss-generating Mozeiki Refinery to Russians.
pawian
28 Oct 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
It seems that Lithuanian government is blind.
What is worse, they are lying.
What for?
thenews/international/artykul142474_lithuania-hits-back-over-polish-minority-allegations.html
It seems that Lithuanian government is blind.
What is worse, they are lying.
What for?
Poles in Lithuania are better off than Lithuanians in Poland, thinks Lithuanian Prime Minister Andrius Kubilius.
"Some Polish politicians are intentionally raising tension in Lithuanian-Polish relations and have made unjustified accusations against Lithuania, which is offensive" Andrius Kubilius told the Żiniu Radijas radio station.
The prime minister's statement is a response to comments made by Poland's Foreign Ministry last week, accusing Lithuania of not tackling concerns of the Polish minority in the Baltic nation.
Kubilius claims that the situation of Poles in Lithuania has not worsened but improved over the past few years.
"Some Polish politicians are intentionally raising tension in Lithuanian-Polish relations and have made unjustified accusations against Lithuania, which is offensive" Andrius Kubilius told the Żiniu Radijas radio station.
The prime minister's statement is a response to comments made by Poland's Foreign Ministry last week, accusing Lithuania of not tackling concerns of the Polish minority in the Baltic nation.
Kubilius claims that the situation of Poles in Lithuania has not worsened but improved over the past few years.
thenews/international/artykul142474_lithuania-hits-back-over-polish-minority-allegations.html
pawian
23 Oct 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Yes, Jews were main victims of Nazi extermination aided by Lithuanian forces. But Poles and other nationalities too.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponary_massacre
The Polish victims were mostly members of Polish intelligentsia (teachers, professors of the Stefan Batory University like Kazimierz Pelczar, priests like Romuald Świrkowski) and members of Armia Krajowa resistance movement[/i]
Have you a link for that, please? I know that they were hell bent on killing Jews.
Yes, Jews were main victims of Nazi extermination aided by Lithuanian forces. But Poles and other nationalities too.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Ponary_massacre
The Polish victims were mostly members of Polish intelligentsia (teachers, professors of the Stefan Batory University like Kazimierz Pelczar, priests like Romuald Świrkowski) and members of Armia Krajowa resistance movement[/i]
pawian
23 Oct 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Poles tend to forget or not realise that during WW2 Lithuanians actively helped Soviets and Nazis to exterminate Poles, not only in Lithuania but also in Poland. Lithuanian SS troops stationed in occupied Poland were the first to carry out anti-Polish oppression. AK soldiers remember them as eager to engage in combat against Polish underground and very dangerous.
Poland thinks of the commonwealth, Lithuania of the Piłsudski.
Poles tend to forget or not realise that during WW2 Lithuanians actively helped Soviets and Nazis to exterminate Poles, not only in Lithuania but also in Poland. Lithuanian SS troops stationed in occupied Poland were the first to carry out anti-Polish oppression. AK soldiers remember them as eager to engage in combat against Polish underground and very dangerous.
pawian
23 Oct 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Unfortunately, yes.
Besides, Lithuanian minority in Poland enjoys all their rights.
Here, a bilingual sign in Poland:
Yes.
Is it a Polish fault that Lithuanian nobility and other elite groups prefered to speak Polish and adopt Polish customs/culture? Nobody forced that on them.
which Lithuania breaks.
Unfortunately, yes.
Besides, Lithuanian minority in Poland enjoys all their rights.
Here, a bilingual sign in Poland:
To cut the long story short, during the Commonwealth era, Lithuania was always
governed by Lithuanians - never by Poles! From the lowest local authority (podsędek
powiatowy) up to Kanclerz Wielki - they were all Lithuanians.
governed by Lithuanians - never by Poles! From the lowest local authority (podsędek
powiatowy) up to Kanclerz Wielki - they were all Lithuanians.
Yes.
Is it a Polish fault that Lithuanian nobility and other elite groups prefered to speak Polish and adopt Polish customs/culture? Nobody forced that on them.
pawian
23 Oct 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
But the subjugation took place much later than 16 century.
but Lithuania were subjugated by Russians and , until recently, they were a solid, faithful, loyal part of the Russian Federation.
But the subjugation took place much later than 16 century.
pawian
23 Oct 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Sean, it is true. It was in times of Kaczyński`s government. He paid through the nose to keep Russians away. It was/is his obsession.
"you" did not buy it for that reason... that's very funny that you twist it like that.
Sean, it is true. It was in times of Kaczyński`s government. He paid through the nose to keep Russians away. It was/is his obsession.
pawian
23 Oct 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
Exactly. They prefer not to remember that, I already said it above, we saved their asses from Russians since 15 century. It was always Polish troops who made the physical and moral majority in Commonwealth armies, fighting in Lithuanian fields of glory.
Let`s be frank, without Poland`s enormous aid, Lithuania would have been subjugated by Russians at the beginning of 16 century and today they would be a solid, faithful, loyal part of the Russian Federation.
They would love Russia, like Eastern Ukrainians.
What you guys call Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth, they called occupation.
Exactly. They prefer not to remember that, I already said it above, we saved their asses from Russians since 15 century. It was always Polish troops who made the physical and moral majority in Commonwealth armies, fighting in Lithuanian fields of glory.
Let`s be frank, without Poland`s enormous aid, Lithuania would have been subjugated by Russians at the beginning of 16 century and today they would be a solid, faithful, loyal part of the Russian Federation.
They would love Russia, like Eastern Ukrainians.
pawian
23 Oct 2010
News / Polish Lithuanian Diplomatic War? At last. [533]
The main sore issues that Poles are submiting to Lithuanian government:
1. The refusal to acknowledge the Polish spelling of Polish minority`s surnames and names of streets and settlements.
2. The refusal to solve the problem with land/property ownership.
3. The obstruction over the Możejki oil refinery owned by Poles who bought it for hard cash to save Lithuania from Russian domination.
It is high time to kick some Lithuanian asses.
The same asses that we protected from Russians for a few centuries.
If I am wrong, correct me. :):):)
thenews.pl/international/?id=142115
Poland's Foreign Ministry says that Lithuania's lack of respect for its Polish minority's rights is "not acceptable", in a conflict which has brought diplomatic relations between the two neighbours to a new historic low.
The European Voice, published in Brussels, described relations between Poles and Lithuanians this week as "the worst in Europe".
The Foreign Ministry in Warsaw has described as 'regrettable' Lithuania's failure to respond to Warsaw's gestures made towards Vilnius in recent years and speaks of imminent diplomatic action concerning the Polish ethnic minority in Lithuania.
In an official statement, the ministry says that a lack of respect for the rights of the Polish minority "will not be accepted".
The main sore issues that Poles are submiting to Lithuanian government:
1. The refusal to acknowledge the Polish spelling of Polish minority`s surnames and names of streets and settlements.
2. The refusal to solve the problem with land/property ownership.
3. The obstruction over the Możejki oil refinery owned by Poles who bought it for hard cash to save Lithuania from Russian domination.
It is high time to kick some Lithuanian asses.
The same asses that we protected from Russians for a few centuries.
If I am wrong, correct me. :):):)
thenews.pl/international/?id=142115
Poland's Foreign Ministry says that Lithuania's lack of respect for its Polish minority's rights is "not acceptable", in a conflict which has brought diplomatic relations between the two neighbours to a new historic low.
The European Voice, published in Brussels, described relations between Poles and Lithuanians this week as "the worst in Europe".
The Foreign Ministry in Warsaw has described as 'regrettable' Lithuania's failure to respond to Warsaw's gestures made towards Vilnius in recent years and speaks of imminent diplomatic action concerning the Polish ethnic minority in Lithuania.
In an official statement, the ministry says that a lack of respect for the rights of the Polish minority "will not be accepted".
pawian
19 Oct 2010
Law / The best job in the World - Polish farmer. [50]
As a Polish farmer, you are expected to ride this:
First: As a Polish farmer you are not expected to pay any income tax!
As a Polish farmer, you are expected to ride this:
pawian
15 Oct 2010
Law / Old Polish money banknotes - what's their value today? [415]
I have a few old Polish banknotes for sale.
How much are they worth?
Banknote from Poland
Old banknote from Poland
Old Polish banknote
Old bank note of Poland
I have a few old Polish banknotes for sale.
How much are they worth?
Banknote from Poland
Old banknote from Poland
Old Polish banknote
Old bank note of Poland
pawian
9 Oct 2010
Life / Womans day in Poland? [242]
Let`s be careful. Some of the posters pretend to be female while others pretend to be male. For fun. Everything they say should be taken with a grain of salt.
I know it from a sure source and once I personally knew a poster who was female though had male in profile.
Let`s be careful. Some of the posters pretend to be female while others pretend to be male. For fun. Everything they say should be taken with a grain of salt.
I know it from a sure source and once I personally knew a poster who was female though had male in profile.
pawian
7 Oct 2010
History / Prophesy - Poland from sea to sea. [57]
If they are not keen, we will have to deport them to Siberia. Ironside will see to it, I am sure. He will make sure the deportation is smooth and without delays, and that it includes a few unruly Poles who oppose this mad idea of two-seas Poland.
But would the folks between Poland and the Black Sea be as keen?
If they are not keen, we will have to deport them to Siberia. Ironside will see to it, I am sure. He will make sure the deportation is smooth and without delays, and that it includes a few unruly Poles who oppose this mad idea of two-seas Poland.
pawian
3 Oct 2010
History / Prophesy - Poland from sea to sea. [57]
:):):)
You are as romantic as Quixote, who was Polish, btw.
I do care about Morożek because his sense of humour perfectly suits me.
More for you:
National agreement. Crisis!
:):):)
You are as romantic as Quixote, who was Polish, btw.
Well, that overrated satirist maybe be recognized by the world, but I don't really care what the world is thinking :) do you ?
I do care about Morożek because his sense of humour perfectly suits me.
More for you:
National agreement. Crisis!
pawian
3 Oct 2010
History / Prophesy - Poland from sea to sea. [57]
You propose and advocate Poland from sea to sea in different threads.
Have you ever thought how it could be done?
By economic power or militarily?
I hope you realise it is worthless daydreaming.
So, maybe another way? What about cultural expansion?
But how can you do it, if sadly enough, you reject Mrożek who is one of those few (a dozen?) Polish writers who are recognised and appreciated in the world because their productions are understood by people. Other Polish writers are not known because their art is good and understandable only for Poles.
Who are you going to put forward as a Polish cultural expansion bearers if you reject Mrożek and probably a few others? :):):):)
You propose and advocate Poland from sea to sea in different threads.
Have you ever thought how it could be done?
By economic power or militarily?
I hope you realise it is worthless daydreaming.
So, maybe another way? What about cultural expansion?
But how can you do it, if sadly enough, you reject Mrożek who is one of those few (a dozen?) Polish writers who are recognised and appreciated in the world because their productions are understood by people. Other Polish writers are not known because their art is good and understandable only for Poles.
Who are you going to put forward as a Polish cultural expansion bearers if you reject Mrożek and probably a few others? :):):):)
pawian
3 Oct 2010
History / Prophesy - Poland from sea to sea. [57]
I vaguely remember hearing about it a long time ago but I can`t tell any details.
It means: no, they aren`t. It is not a topic of public interest.
Simply speaking, it is worthless.
Are the predictions of Queen Sabah (Sibilla?) still 'alive' in Poland?
I vaguely remember hearing about it a long time ago but I can`t tell any details.
It means: no, they aren`t. It is not a topic of public interest.
My question is what do you think about the prophesy ?
Simply speaking, it is worthless.
pawian
2 Oct 2010
History / Prophesy - Poland from sea to sea. [57]
You are really unique!!! :):):):):) Being a decent man, I won`t tell you names that should be addressed to you. :):):)):
It is a compliment to me. :):):):) I am a Gemini, always a mixture of various, often contrasting stuff.
More by Mrożek for your current mood: :):):):):)
This is White Eagle. He doesn`t play with us.
You are really unique!!! :):):):):) Being a decent man, I won`t tell you names that should be addressed to you. :):):)):
I don't know you so, do not take it personally, however your position on many issues seems to be characteristic to that of the commolak!
It is a compliment to me. :):):):) I am a Gemini, always a mixture of various, often contrasting stuff.
More by Mrożek for your current mood: :):):):):)
This is White Eagle. He doesn`t play with us.
pawian
1 Oct 2010
History / Prophesy - Poland from sea to sea. [57]
Mrożek will answer you:
Our cultural expansion - Bantu tribesmen in Krakow folk hats:
My question is what do you think about the prophesy ?
Mrożek will answer you:
Our cultural expansion - Bantu tribesmen in Krakow folk hats:
pawian
23 Sep 2010
History / Digital reconstruction of Warszawa - Miasto Ruin - rebuilding the destroyed Warsaw [31]
Has Harry changed substantially or my impression is wrong? Probably I have been absent for too long to notice it....
Has Harry changed substantially or my impression is wrong? Probably I have been absent for too long to notice it....
pawian
23 Sep 2010
History / Digital reconstruction of Warszawa - Miasto Ruin - rebuilding the destroyed Warsaw [31]
It reminds me of a letter sent to a Newsweek magazine in 1980s. A guy complained that the cover displayed a photo of real life jet fighters with bar codes drawn on their noses, as an illustration to tan article about armament sale. He accused Newseek of falsifying the reality.
I thought then: Nuts? :):):):)
Because we live in 21 century, that is why. Black and white photos were good for 20th century.
Because showing parts demolished by Germans already took 5 minutes of the film and they had a tight budget.
harry, don`t you understand such simple issues?
It seems to me you are trying to replace Constantine now....
Producing 'artistic impressions' when there are factual photographs simply encourages the (inaccurate) belief that Poles lie about history.
It reminds me of a letter sent to a Newsweek magazine in 1980s. A guy complained that the cover displayed a photo of real life jet fighters with bar codes drawn on their noses, as an illustration to tan article about armament sale. He accused Newseek of falsifying the reality.
I thought then: Nuts? :):):):)
Why make a recreation when the real thing is available?
Because we live in 21 century, that is why. Black and white photos were good for 20th century.
And why doesn't the film show the parts of central Warsaw that were demolished by Poles?
Because showing parts demolished by Germans already took 5 minutes of the film and they had a tight budget.
harry, don`t you understand such simple issues?
It seems to me you are trying to replace Constantine now....