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!

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? :):):):)

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.

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.

History / Prophesy - Poland from sea to sea. [57]


Mrożek will answer you:

Our cultural expansion - Bantu tribesmen in Krakow folk hats:

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....

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....

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


You should have written:

<< I made another moronic post. I gave a clear signal - "I am your favourite moron." Why can`t I just shoot myself but have to hang around the Polish Forums? :):):):):):):):):) <<

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


I am sorry, it wasn`t because I have never heard about the problem of Polish inner cities before. I knew it was a typical American problem, though. I am really sorry for this incorrect interpretation.


Yes, Grozny was nicely rebuilt, one can see it in films on youtube.

However, I read Russians`complaints about their government`s huge money for Chechenya`s rebuilding while most towns and villages in Russia are proverbial armpits and lightyears from European standards.

That is the cost of keeping the Empire alive and kicking...... You kept Chechenya but an average Russian has nothing from it, except for the good mood, maybe.

Do you agree to it or not?

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


So, what were we talking about?

Adam Borowski, the honorary consul to the Chechen Republic in Poland told TVP television this evening that the "prosecution action taken against Akhmed Zakayev testifies to the fact that our standards of justice are closer to Russia than Europe."

Borowski noted that the same Russian prosecution documents have previously been sent to Denmark and the UK - both places where Zakayev has lived since his exile in 2003. Prosecutors in those countries found the charges against him groundless, said Borowski.

"This is a black day for Polish justice," he added.

thenews.pl/international/?id=139849

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


What about scythes?



back on topic, if you please

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


Why are you out of the blue talking about the USA in a thread about Chechen matters? I don`t understand.....


Yes, soldiers` dilemmas. That is why I never wanted to be a soldier, although I am deeply interested in the history of wars. :):):)


Again, soldier`s dilemma.


I visited Moscow in 1970s on a private trip as a small boy. We went to that giant department store near the Red Square, Univermag,and my parent bought me a small motorboat with a small electric propeller. It was one of my favourite toys in childhood. :):):):):)

What was your favourite toy?

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


Well, I was curious. Were you ready to admit that Russian military should be tried before independent courts for their crimes in Chechenya?

You nicely evaded the question. Good work! :):):):)


You forgot to add the third option:

3. I may think: "What if the building is occupied by civilians? Should I press the button? .......
hmm.... if they are still there, it means they support the terrorists. To hell with them!" Then quickly select HE shell on loading system (if not loaded already), target well and happily press the trigger, praying that the guy in that building didn't manage to press their first.


Hello, Velund. I am a teacher from Poland and my favourite subject is history. :):):):)

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


Ok, the Chechen terrorist Zakayev goes to Moscow for trial while Russian terrorists in their Russian military uniforms go to Hague for trial.

Agreed?

Why to Hague and not locally, in Moscow?

On April 29, 2004, a Russian court in Rostov-on-Don acquitted four GRU special forces unit officers of the shooting dead six Chechen civilians including a disabled woman. In the incident in January 2000, Cpt. Eduard Ulman's unit killed a civilian and subsequently extrajudicially executed five more with silenced weapons; the commandos then burned the bodies in the victims' vehicle. They were again found not guilty in a retrial on May 19, 2005; although the four admitted to the killings, the court ruled that their actions were not punishable as they had been following orders. The acquittals of Cpt. Ulman and his three subordinates sparked a public outrage in Chechnya, where rights advocates and many Chechens say Russian forces act with impunity. During the third court hearings Ulman and the two officers mysteriously disappeared

Chechen leader Akhmed Zakayev, detained today in Warsaw in connection with a Russian prosecution against him on terrorist charges, was released Friday evening after a court ruling.

The court ruling noted Zakayev’s refugee status in the UK, and said Poland, as part of the EU, must respect this status.

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


Really amusing you can`t spare 5 seconds to type Russian war crimes in Chechenyaand receive a dozen of entries.
Check this:

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Second_Chechen_War_crimes_and_terrorism

You can read there about Russian and Chechen crimes, as well as European courts` rulings on Russian crimes.


Really?

An excerpt from the entry:
* On December 3, 1999, at least 40 people fleeing the besieged Grozny were shot and killed by Russian troops, leaving only seven wounded survivors.

* In early December 1999, Russian troops under command of general Vladimir Shamanov killed up to 41 civilians during two-week drunken rampage in the village of Alkhan-Yurt, near Grozny.

* In several incidents during December 1999 and January 2000 in the Staropromyslovski district of Grozny, Russian troops killed at least 50 unarmed civilians, mostly elderly men and women.

And European court ruling: en.wikipedia.org/?title=International_response_to_the_Second_Chechen_War

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


Who documented it? Russian special services?

Read this:
Yes, this is my testimony.'

'Did you testify that Mr. Zakayev ordered to kidnap the two priests?'

'I did.'

'Is that true?'

'No, that is not.'

'Why did you make this testimony?'

'I was forced to.'

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


I was talking to Marek and this is the matter between us. Haven`t you noticed? :):):)

If you want to join our discussion let me ask you: What do you think about the idea of tracking down and trying Russian war criminals? :):):) So that there is nice balance in nature, i.e. not only Chechens are put on trial?

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]

I agree on one condition - all Russian military criminals who comitted war crimes in Chechenya, including levelling Chechen villages by carpet bombing, will be sent to independent European courts in Hague and handled in a proper way.

There is no excuse for killing innocent civilians - these are your own words which are correct.

Only then I can agree to Zakajev`s extradition and trial in Moscow.

Agreed?

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]

Luckily, the government seems sensible...

Akhmed Khalidovich Zakayev has arrived in Warsaw to attend the Chechen Nation World Congress near the capital but will not face extradition to Russia, reports the PAP news agency.

Earlier today the Attorney General's office said that if the Chechen leader, who is wanted by Russian on terrorism charges, steps foot in Poland then they would be compelled to arrest him.

Interpol also has an warrant out for the arrest of Zakayev - who has lived in London for some years - which would force Poland to consider an extradition request from Russia.

But an anonymous source close to the government in Warsaw told the PAP news agency that the chances of Zakayev being handed over to the Russians "were zero".

thenews.pl/international/artykul139776.html

In 1904 Piłsudski took part in anti-Russian terrorist attacks, fighting for Polish independence.
In 1905 he went to Japan.

If the Japanese had handed him over to Russians then, today we would consider it an extremely unfair treatment of the Polish fighter.


Of course, they were Polnische Banditen, weren`t they? :):):)

Ok, you are partly right. :):):)

News / Chechen Congress in Poland, Russia frowns [90]


Piłsudski, considered a hero, a creator of independent Poland, was a pure terrorist for some time:
In the fall of 1904, Piłsudski formed a paramilitary unit (the Combat Organization of the Polish Socialist Party, or bojówki) aiming to create an armed resistance movement against the Russian authorities.[43] The PPS organized an increasing numbers of demonstrations, mainly in Warsaw; on 28 October 1904, Russian Cossack cavalry attacked a demonstration, and in reprisal, during a demonstration on 13 November Piłsudski's paramilitary opened fire on Russian police and military.[43][45] Initially concentrating their attention on spies and informers, in March 1905 the paramilitary began using bombs to assassinate selected Russian police officers.

Travel / Unusual architecture - bulidings and structures in Poland [28]

Thanks.

The Leaning Tower oin Ząbkowice Śląskie:

Travel / Unusual architecture - bulidings and structures in Poland [28]

Yes, exactly!

Sopot home





And not only.....

Also these:

Theater in Torun:

Travel / My visit to Poland - Likes & Dislikes. [137]


The same to you.


As a born Krakovian, I find Warsaw extremely attractive.

UK, Ireland / Advantages of living in Poland as opposed to the UK. [126]


I can`t agree. Strong beer is better in Poland. Sorry.

UK, Ireland / Advantages of living in Poland as opposed to the UK. [126]

Lower crime rate in Poland. Even in urban districts considered dangerous you can walk at night and nothing happens.

Life / What is Nowy Sacz like? [26]


Not exactly.



See more: skyscrapercity.com/showthread.php?p=54129645

Food / Panga Fish (available in Polish stores); I'll never eat it again. Alternative? [68]


Before you make such a declaration, why don`t you hear the other side too?

Here is a comment made by some professional fish trader under the article you mentioned:

The SKY IS FALLING. I've been in the seafood industry as a buyer, seller, importer and trader for 15 years in the United States. The EU has the highest standards in the world for illegal chemicals, compounds, and antibiotics. Last I checked, France is in the EU. Every load of seafood must be inspected, and a random sample from EACH lot must be tested in an EU-endorsed laboratory to detect the author's described poisons. If it possesses these poisons/antibiotics/chemicals, the whole load is rejected.

Get a grip on reality. The world's wild Pollock and Cod fishery has been severely over-fished, and its supply is wholly inadequate to meet the world's needs. Aquaculture is the only way to meet the world's needs. Vietnam is at the forefront in the fight to promote safe, eco-friendly farming.

Readers, please do your research to get the facts, rather than taking this one lunatic's propaganda as fact. What he/she presents as fact is far from the truth.

History / Communism fell 20 years ago, Poland led the fight since WW2 [339]

Today is the 30th anniversary of signing a pact between striking workers and communist authorities who, instead of shooting at people like before, agreed to fulfill workers` social and political demands, with the right to create free independent trade unions topping the list.

See photos from the strike and other events: https://polishforums.com/history/poland-communism-fell-years-ago-led-35430/