History / Poland's undying debt to Polonia [76]

Grzegorz,So your going to tell me that someone who is not from the same country has the same understanding of that country and grasps every aspect as well as someone who lives there?If that's the case then there's no point in discussing that one with you.I side with what I agree with I don't pay attention to how someone uses there belief.Just because I'm a moderator doesn't mean I can't agree or disagree with someone.I am a member as well and have the right,as you do to give my opinion thank you..Just because I may agree with some doesn't mean that I'll excuse foolish behavior.

Law / Poland economy is slowing down - how does it affect you? [117]

Mooli,what industry do you think was hit the hardest in Poland?

Law / Poland economy is slowing down - how does it affect you? [117]

Mooli,have you noticed a decrease in the amount of people frequenting shops,restaurants etc.Other than people's attitudes,what is the most tangible results you have noticed?

Law / Poland economy is slowing down - how does it affect you? [117]

Delphiandomine,have you really felt a difference in the Polish economy in the last year or two?

Language / Burak or redneck? [36]

Harry,I agree,even up in the north,the people that are termed "redneck" are likely to listen to those types of music.The term did originally spring from the south.How long has the term Burak been around,do you know?

Language / Burak or redneck? [36]

Jon357,Boletus,that term has always made me laugh.

Language / Burak or redneck? [36]

Jon357, as far as right wing and religious fundamentalism goes that is not a requirement,as for the rest of it you are very close.

Language / Burak or redneck? [36]

Polonius I hear you,I myself don't refer to anyone in any of these terms,but I guess some are more acceptable than others.If some one refers to me as a city slicker,this never bothered me.Is the term Burak acceptable in Poland?

Language / Burak or redneck? [36]

I'm not sure what you mean by underclass and I'm only explaining how the term has evolved form what it originally meant.As for in Poland I don't know how they apply their equivalent term at all.When I was growing up the term referred to racists.I believe redneck based on Foxworthy's description is closer to "hick" or "Hillbillie".Usually living in the remote areas.You have familiar traits with people who live in the more remote places regardless of geographic location.

Language / Burak or redneck? [36]

4 eigner,thank you

Language / Burak or redneck? [36]

I guess Jeff Foxworthy has contributed to that.And I would say that the some of the newer generation may think of redneck in this way.Whether you go by the old or new meaning,rednecks are in all parts of the U.S.

Language / Burak or redneck? [36]

Polonius,where did you get this idea that having a southern accent means that you are a redneck?Being a redneck is what makes you a redneck and we have them with northern accents as well.Jeff Foxworthy has somewhat changed the meaning of it.The common thread with rednecks use to be racism.Foxworthy's interpretation is closer to 'hick" or "hillbillie".It use to be that being called a redneck was not a term of endearment to say the least.

News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]

Harry,who else is that right reserved for?My knowledge of Polish politics is clearly lacking.

News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]

Polonius,that was a good answer,I agree that no one should be meddling in the political affairs of a country that they are not a citizen of,but such is human nature.

News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]

Delphiandomine,good question.

News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]

Delph,This is why I'm asking what he means by aliens.

News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]

But if they are citizens then they're not foreigners and therefore have the right to their say.This is why I'm asking what he means by aliens.

News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]

Polonius,what do you mean by aliens?

History / Polish military uniforms [49]

Isthatu2,what is your favorite era uniform?

History / The Bar Mleczny / Milk Bar (memories) [15]

Rybnik,What was it like in Poland for you being that it was communist at the time?

History / Poland's undying debt to Polonia [76]

Peter_H,I absolutely agree with you on that,I am from the U.S. and I want to learn about Poland,but I know I'll never get a true understanding unless I go to Poland.

Life / Polish authors, books & literature. [95]

Ironside,thank you.

Ironside,have you ever read the brothers Karamazov?

Life / Polish authors, books & literature. [95]

Ironside,have you read a book called the Alienist by Caleb Carr;I thought it was fantastic.Alienist was the term for a psychiatrist in the latter half of the1800s until the early 1900s not sure exactly when they changed it to psychiatrist.The story takes place in about 1880.when Theodore Roosevelt was the Police Commissioner of New York city during the Boss Tweed era.It's about a serial killer who is sought after by an Alienist who was commissioned by Roosevelt to try and capture him.It is fictional,but a very good read and not chewy.

Can someone suggest a good book by a Polish author that has a pretty good English version,with a limited loss to translation?Preferably fiction.

Travel / Poland wildlife and similar wild life where you live. [243]

Merged: Wildlife in Poland and the best places to witness them other than the zoo?

I was curios if Poland has any wildlife to speak of and in what regions would they be most populous.Is Poland teeming with wildlife?Does Poland have animals that are indigenous to there?

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1400]

Jon357,thank you for the answer.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1400]

Des Esseintes,I never said it was of Polish origin,I was curious if it was common there.

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1400]

Pawian,that actually sounds really good,is sourdough bread common in Poland.I forgot that you participated in that thread :).

Food / Are there any Polish wines worth purchasing? [65]

Pawian,what do you consider the best brands of Polish wines;the ones in the pics?

Food / Are there any Polish wines worth purchasing? [65]

Is wine popular in Poland?

Food / What do non-Poles think about eating the following Polish foods? [1400]

Pawian,are you serious you've actually tried to do this?Pawian;I wouldn't recommend doing this in Poland unless it's during the very early spring,other wise you could very well kill yourself.They do this in the summer in Alaska,but the ground has permafrost which is a 4 ft thick layer of frozen ground year round.This keeps the fish from fermenting to a lethal dose.Because it is in the summer the air that gets in is just warm enough to begin the fermentation.The Alaska Natives have always eaten it.If you or I tried it,we would more than likely get sick the first time,but not deadly sick and then after that our system could handle it.My brother said he got sick the first time he ate it.Now he loves it.