Law / Shipping a car from USA to Poland [86]

There are no prices from California, but here are prices from Chicago (Polamer INC is a Polish company that sends stuff to/from Poland)

z Chicago - from Chicago
- wynajecie kontenera 40 stopowego $3,850.00 (renting a 40 feet container) $3,850.00
- wynajecie kontenera 20 stopowego $3,080.00 (renting a 20 feet containter) $3,850.00
- mozliwosc wynajecia czesci kontenera. (can rent a part of a container)

You can call them to find out more details: polamercargo.com/_webpc/kontakt.aspx

UK, Ireland / Poles in the UK, you know were the door is [102]

Being in the EU all doors for Poland are open : ).

News / WOSP in Poland [161]

At first it seems like an excellent idea because WOSP helps a lot of people.

But when looking at it from another perspective.. In fact, people pay taxes to have all this equipment available. I'm pretty sure the Polish government is happy with this movement because they can more easily steal money and put it into their pockets instead of buying medical equipment.

Maybe that's a little exaggeration, but I'm pretty sure that's how it works, especially that WOSP has been with us for almost 20 years now, every year.

To sum up, WOSP idea is great, but it's prone to corruption.

News / WOSP in Poland [161]


Of course not. The government wants to eat their cake and still have it. As WOSP and other volunteering movements prove, people are much more effective in managing money than governments. Instead of paying taxes that are wasted on nothing, the money should go into the hands of people who can manage money much more efficiently. WOSP is a great example :).

Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]

Merged:Opening bank account in Poland (having only a Polish passport and no residency in Poland)

Is it possible for a Polish citizen living abroad who:

1. Doesn't have a valid 'dowod osobisty' (lost).

2. Doesn't have a permanent residency address ('zameldowanie') in Poland.

3. Has a valid Polish passport.

to open a bank account in Poland? :)

Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]

Hm, so it must apply to Polish citizens too? And no problem if a person doesn't have Poland residency / mailing address?

Law / Opening a Polish Bank Account by a foreigner in Poland. Recommendations. [299]

Great, thanks. It's still a shame that it normally takes 3-4 weeks in Poland to get 'dowod osobisty' (which, I had thought, was a must to open a bank account in Poland).

USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]

My respect to Nobel Prize was killed when Al Gore (and then Obama) received the Nobel Peace Prize. The Oscars and Miss America are a joke too. It's just a complete waste of time to even discuss it ;).

USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]


Nothing. It's just meaningless who wins because whoever wins is decided in advance by the current political or social needs as determined by the 'highest priests' of this world.

For example, it was not a coincidence that the Polish woman, Aneta Kreglicka, was announced Miss World in 1989. It was a political decision, nothing else. In 1989 / 90 Poland and Europe started the new era. To celebrate it, Poland was awarded the prize.

In other words, all these contests for the masses are just that - reality shows that have the winner before the 'official' or 'public' voting. There's nothing exciting about them at all if you realize you are being duped ;)

USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]

It's about 'no to racism, political correctness, and globalization' at this time (and in the years to come, probably). I won't be surprised in a few years a drag queen or a 'third gender' will win the prize.

I didn't watch the show but I'm sure there were girls with a better physical appearance (ie. when I see her body fat near the arms and breast area I assume she's not a frequent gym goer). Don't get me wrong - she is very nice, but not stunning (A. Kreglicka was not stunning either).

USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]

I just assumed someoene like Miss America would be extraordinary.

You still don't get my point. These days the words don't actually mean what they are supposed to mean and most people don't even realize that:

- Miss World is not the most beautiful woman.
- Nobel Peace Prize winner hates peace.
- Expert in finance cannot count to 100.
- A devouted believer doesn't believe in God.
- Exemplary husband or wife masturbate in public.
- Healthy eating proponent is obese.
- Raising debt ceiling is nor raising debt.
- The most popular man is in fact a woman.

Btw. I was some years off with my assumption above:


losangeles.cbslocal.com/2013/09/20/transgender-student-in-huntington-beach-could-make-history

USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]

And to prove my point, today's Miss World TOP 3 are:

1. The Phillipines ('Yellow' race).
2. France ('White' race).
3. Ghana ('Black' race).

Yet another coincidence? No. It was supposed to be like that before the show started. I'm just trying to tell people not to get excited about such events for the masses because what they see is a pre-manufactured news.

BY THE WAY. Someone might have think -- ok, but there's also the 'Hispanic' race? Not to worry:

4. Spain.
5. Brazil.

And I'm not 'racist' - I just don't like being fooled by the 'high priests' who try to manipulate the reality. Next year's news: TOP 3 Miss World will be: Hispanic, Yellow, White, Black (in random order).

Language / All-nighters / traction session / legions / levels - Synonyms needed [4]

Why didn't you post it in the General Language section?

Language / What are the best Polish - English Dictionary and Learning Books? [24]

I often use this one: pwn-oxford.pwn.pl/english.php

Genealogy / Ruzycki and Marciniuk families research [3]

Are you sure the first name reads: Ruzycki? It has probably derived from the Polish word 'róża' (rose). In Polish, such words are supposed to use the 'ó' instead of 'u.' On the other hand, if it's related to a Polish person from the US, I'd not be surprised there is a spelling mistake there ;). Regarding Marciniuk, no idea (other than it could derive from the first Polish name "Marcin" - "Martin").

Classifieds / Random Classifieds Ads Poland [261]

Problem with Facebook is that fewer and fewer people in Poland use it...

Law / Old Polish money banknotes - what's their value today? [415]

I'd say that coins would be typically more worthy than just old (socialist-era) banknotes.

Travel / Travel Route - Mumbai to Wroclaw. India-Poland flights. [2]

Probably the best option would be to take one 23kg bag and mail the rest via a postal mail or other commercial carrier. On the other hand, I believe you can take two 23kg suitcases to the airport and they will charge you on the spot for the extra one.

Feedback / How to reply to a thread on this website? [28]

Posting from chrome and not smoking ;)

News / Austria's swing to the far right on Poland? [229]

Austria has been historically close to both Hungary and Germany (two opposing forcing right now), so who knows which force will prevail. For Poland and the current government it's good news.

Life / Motorcycle mechanic rates in Poland [4]

The rates will likely be similar to repairing a car. Best to find a motorcycle enthusiasts and work with them. Here is an example Polish website that works with motorcycles and they have rates for all services (use a translator if needed): ismserwis.pl/cennik-uslug-serwisowych/

History / Where to buy old militaria in Poland? [4]

You may try to check with Czech collectors; the gun laws in Czechia have been historically more liberal than in Poland and they may have more choices available down there.

Life / Flowers on a grave in Poland - how to order and deliver from abroad? [9]

Yes, Poland has Paypal service available. You can probably find some websites using search term like 'kwiaty kurierem na cmentarz' - I think there are even services that would deliver flowers directly from a flower shop to to cemetery.

News / WOSP in Poland [161]

What most Poles fail to notice is the epic failure of the healthcare system in Poland. It's not the first time that someone (even famous) dies in a Polish hospital due to lack of modern technology and, unfortunately, low quality of Polish doctors. In the US, this person would most likely survive even if admitted to the worst 'public' hospital in a black neighborhood. In Poland, it's always 50-50 because there's little responsibility (you cannot sue the government) if someone dies due to malpractice and it still works like in the mediocre socialism era. The Polish government steals a lot of money from workers to support this failing healthcare system and many hospitals still have to count on street organizations like WOSP to buy the necessities.. Where's the outrage on that?

News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1158]


statista.com/chart/18794/net-contributors-to-eu-budget/

Wow, Polish politicians are pretty good ::

Off-Topic / Stock Market and Trading Talk [1011]

In 2016/17, I was all for Trump, but now it is clear that he works for the Fed and the corporations. He stole 2 trillion dollars (could go up to 4 trillion) from our future. When Obama stole 0.8 trillion, all "republicans" were outraged. Now Trump destroyed not only the Stock Market (it is now a casino run by the fed), but the US dollar too. For one $1000 check sent to a US family, he prints and gives away $100000000 to one corporation. "One dollar for you, 1 billion of dollars for me."

Rubio was right about him being a con man. Since the day he let Bannon go, he's been a pathetic loser and embarrassment to the US working class. I don't know how people can still defend him at this point.

Off-Topic / Stock Market and Trading Talk [1011]

I talk about the bailouts (Obama's was 800 billions = 0.8 trillion). But you're right about Trump's debt, which is 2 times as much as the Zero. Trump is the version 2.0 of Obama in destruction of the US economy.

If johnny_reb is honest (and he, unlike you, appears to understand the stock market), he will have to admit the unprecedented scale of the Fed's (now Trump = Fed) intervention and destruction of the stock market, taxpayer's savings, and US dollar.