Barney
30 Sep 2010
Life / Alcohol problems of Polish people [141]
Of course Europe never had prohibition:)
Understanding is well developed in Europe
Of course Europe never had prohibition:)
Barney
30 Sep 2010
UK, Ireland / Common pitfalls for Poles learning English [187]
One sugar, two sugars...measured by the spoonful.
One sugar, two sugars...measured by the spoonful.
Barney
2 Oct 2010
History / Prophesy - Poland from sea to sea. [57]
By its very nature you cant hide behind satire (broken people cant do satire).
You always make me smile.
hidding behaind satire
By its very nature you cant hide behind satire (broken people cant do satire).
I am a Gemini
You always make me smile.
Barney
2 Oct 2010
History / Prophesy - Poland from sea to sea. [57]
Predictions my man, Predictions.
what it has to do with anything ?
Predictions my man, Predictions.
Barney
2 Oct 2010
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
So you got Garlic, hazelnuts, bread and sandals......What did you cook?
But seriously fair play to you, its a big step, hopefully it works out better than you dream.
So you got Garlic, hazelnuts, bread and sandals......What did you cook?
But seriously fair play to you, its a big step, hopefully it works out better than you dream.
Barney
2 Oct 2010
Barney
2 Oct 2010
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Gorilla enclosure, Warsaw Zoo.
Cavalary barracks
What and where?
Gorilla enclosure, Warsaw Zoo.
It is a model of what building in Warsaw? What is is known for?
Cavalary barracks
Barney
3 Oct 2010
Life / How Long Before Poland Has Its 'Dumbest Generation'? [84]
I've just come in after making some barrels and a bolt of felt ;)
Things move on, develop, evolve, I wouldn't worry too much.
There are things I miss that my kids are not in the slightest bit interested in.
Or are some of these things simply the result of kids growing up with push-button technology in an era when mechanical devices are gradually being replaced by electronics?
I've just come in after making some barrels and a bolt of felt ;)
Things move on, develop, evolve, I wouldn't worry too much.
There are things I miss that my kids are not in the slightest bit interested in.
Barney
3 Oct 2010
Love / Are Polish and Slavic men perhaps a little bit insecure sometimes? [113]
You have clearly never read anything by Florence King.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_King
She explains at length the southern (those below the Smith & Wesson line) psyche.
It is highly Lib PC hypocritical to toss around the derogatory term "redneck" ('hick', 'white trash', et al) and then turn around and rip someone for using terms such as "n*gger"...
You have clearly never read anything by Florence King.
en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Florence_King
She explains at length the southern (those below the Smith & Wesson line) psyche.
As an example of the manners taught to her by her grandmother, she wrote: "No matter which sex I went to bed with, I never smoked on the street." (from Confessions of a Failed Southern Lady, 1985)
Barney
3 Oct 2010
Travel / Poland in photo riddles [3134]
Yes. May I ask is there a maritime theme there?
Initially I thought it was an animal fleece map which would be good but now I think it may be an animal (Bison) shedding its winter coat
Too difficult?
Yes. May I ask is there a maritime theme there?
Next:
What?
What?
Initially I thought it was an animal fleece map which would be good but now I think it may be an animal (Bison) shedding its winter coat
Barney
4 Oct 2010
Life / How Long Before Poland Has Its 'Dumbest Generation'? [84]
I agree with the point you are making but would also go a step further and say that IQ tests only measure your ability to complete IQ tests. ie they measure nothing significant.
If they were measuring intelligence why does IQ get recalibrated every decade or so.
Edit: If they (the tests) are measuring intelligence how is it that the same individual gets improved results with practice.
COMPARING WITHIN A CULTURE HE STEMS FROM AND WITH PEOPLE OF HIS AGE. THAT IS THE DEFINITION OF IQ.
I agree with the point you are making but would also go a step further and say that IQ tests only measure your ability to complete IQ tests. ie they measure nothing significant.
If they were measuring intelligence why does IQ get recalibrated every decade or so.
Edit: If they (the tests) are measuring intelligence how is it that the same individual gets improved results with practice.
Barney
4 Oct 2010
Love / Are Polish and Slavic men perhaps a little bit insecure sometimes? [113]
Clearly you have never read Ms King and her description of the South either.
Clearly you would like to argue about something I or Ms King didnt say.
Clearly you’re like a fish typing from its own barrel :)
Florence King is a monarchist, an elitist. You know who they are, the same ones who marched through Poland in the 1940's.
Don't confuse Rednecks with elitist. Rednecks are working class Southerners and are not elitists.
Don't confuse Rednecks with elitist. Rednecks are working class Southerners and are not elitists.
Clearly you have never read Ms King and her description of the South either.
Clearly you would like to argue about something I or Ms King didnt say.
Clearly you’re like a fish typing from its own barrel :)
Barney
4 Oct 2010
Life / How Long Before Poland Has Its 'Dumbest Generation'? [84]
They dont use the same test:)
Because the tested individual remembers more and more questions and answers quicker and more efficient
They dont use the same test:)
Barney
4 Oct 2010
Love / 'Battered husbands' - still a taboo subject in Poland [387]
And you are defiantly not looking for attention definitely standing on your own two feet.
Seems like my 'victory' is complete. No responses..................
And you are defiantly not looking for attention definitely standing on your own two feet.
Barney
4 Oct 2010
Life / How Long Before Poland Has Its 'Dumbest Generation'? [84]
I wonder what is the average IQ of people who judge others on IQ?
I wonder what is the average IQ of people who judge others on IQ?
Barney
4 Oct 2010
Love / 'Battered husbands' - still a taboo subject in Poland [387]
How dare you attempt to take any high moral ground. You use so called "shaming language" as and when you see fit yet feign outrage when you are not in control of it.
In a similar way, you have dominated any discussion about mens rights by dragging them down to your own bitter finger pointing level.
In short Zimmy your hypocrisy and arrogant posing have stopped many from posting in these threads....that is called a pyrrhic victory.
Congratulations you are the winner.
'shaming language'
How dare you attempt to take any high moral ground. You use so called "shaming language" as and when you see fit yet feign outrage when you are not in control of it.
In a similar way, you have dominated any discussion about mens rights by dragging them down to your own bitter finger pointing level.
In short Zimmy your hypocrisy and arrogant posing have stopped many from posting in these threads....that is called a pyrrhic victory.
Congratulations you are the winner.
Barney
4 Oct 2010
Love / 'Battered husbands' - still a taboo subject in Poland [387]
Zimmy
Hypocrisy in full flow, just a few posts later here you are with your "shaming language" again.
You have not "presented" anything, you have posted...another example of boorish ignorance.
Does not consist of posting skewed nonsense from dubious sources and ignoring everything that challenges your bitter pose.
Zimmy
Hypocrisy in full flow, just a few posts later here you are with your "shaming language" again.
You have not "presented" anything, you have posted...another example of boorish ignorance.
honest discourse
Does not consist of posting skewed nonsense from dubious sources and ignoring everything that challenges your bitter pose.
Barney
4 Oct 2010
Love / 'Battered husbands' - still a taboo subject in Poland [387]
I know very well how Zimmy posts, I know that his definition of "fact" is unique.
Basically he is economical with the truth and dazzled by shiny things usually found in crank sites.
I know very well how Zimmy posts, I know that his definition of "fact" is unique.
Basically he is economical with the truth and dazzled by shiny things usually found in crank sites.
Barney
5 Oct 2010
Life / How Long Before Poland Has Its 'Dumbest Generation'? [84]
Psychology is not a hard science.
Ranking people on the basis of an unscientific test is beyond stupid. You would probably get better predictions from reading the shoulder bone of an ox.
Psychology is not a hard science.
Ranking people on the basis of an unscientific test is beyond stupid. You would probably get better predictions from reading the shoulder bone of an ox.
Barney
5 Oct 2010
Life / How Long Before Poland Has Its 'Dumbest Generation'? [84]
You would need the patients of a saint to do your job.
patients?
You would need the patients of a saint to do your job.
Barney
5 Oct 2010
Life / How Long Before Poland Has Its 'Dumbest Generation'? [84]
That would be a bummer, they keep trying to promote me at work but I always trade time for money. I have too much going on to take responsibility for anything.
One of my friends is a Psy Nurse and I know its not easy.
I hate that part of the job.
That would be a bummer, they keep trying to promote me at work but I always trade time for money. I have too much going on to take responsibility for anything.
One of my friends is a Psy Nurse and I know its not easy.
Barney
5 Oct 2010
Life / How Long Before Poland Has Its 'Dumbest Generation'? [84]
I dont know how you could do that.
I've had some personal experience with these and some bad feelings as a result. Man you must have nerves of steel. It must be hard not to take it home with you.
D/M at a hospice
I dont know how you could do that.
I've had some personal experience with these and some bad feelings as a result. Man you must have nerves of steel. It must be hard not to take it home with you.
Barney
5 Oct 2010
Life / How Long Before Poland Has Its 'Dumbest Generation'? [84]
I'll raise a glass to that.
my job is to make sure my patients have the best out of their circumstances
I'll raise a glass to that.
Barney
7 Oct 2010
USA, Canada / Moved back from Canada to Poland:). Here are the reasons why. [868]
So what is all this talk about bears;)
Watch out for when the "Zubrs" are charging down the streets then you will understand that the boot thing is a necessity:)
I have not moved to Alaska after all. It looks pretty civilized when I looked out the window;)
So what is all this talk about bears;)
Polish boots
Watch out for when the "Zubrs" are charging down the streets then you will understand that the boot thing is a necessity:)
Barney
8 Oct 2010
Barney
11 Oct 2010
History / How Poland views Europe [44]
In all such maps Ireland is either Pub, Drunks, Potatoes etc,
Druid is slightly more creative.
It could be worse the map could say Green, leprechaun, buckle shoes etc:)
In all such maps Ireland is either Pub, Drunks, Potatoes etc,
Druid is slightly more creative.
It could be worse the map could say Green, leprechaun, buckle shoes etc:)
Barney
13 Oct 2010
News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]
As a smoker I like that we have a ban in packed city bars. I do miss it on the occasional Saturday afternoon and in country pubs though. Smoking in bars is good if you are the only one doing it.
Mulligans in Hoboken by any chance?
As a smoker I like that we have a ban in packed city bars. I do miss it on the occasional Saturday afternoon and in country pubs though. Smoking in bars is good if you are the only one doing it.
was a bartender at the time just across the river in New Jersey
Mulligans in Hoboken by any chance?
Barney
13 Oct 2010
Life / Is Poland split into two religions: catholicism and non-believers? [103]
You seem to be thinking yourself round in circles, a dog chasing its tail?
Reading the above; are you saying that Catholicism is a dynamic journey while Calvinism is a smug auto defining thing?
Obsessing about Catholics is pointless, just pick a belief system that you are comfortable with and dont worry about what others believe.
Simples.
They follow the process of contrition/penance/salvation in order to show this working.
You seem to be thinking yourself round in circles, a dog chasing its tail?
Reading the above; are you saying that Catholicism is a dynamic journey while Calvinism is a smug auto defining thing?
Obsessing about Catholics is pointless, just pick a belief system that you are comfortable with and dont worry about what others believe.
Simples.
Barney
13 Oct 2010
Life / Is Poland split into two religions: catholicism and non-believers? [103]
Not in the slightest, I am not a Catholic.
I dont have to be a Jew to dislike anti Semitism:)
I think that your obsession with the Catholic Church is bordering on the offensive. Using the Polish psyche as a smokescreen.
I have noted that you have recently toned down your "critique" of the Catholic Church after posting anti Catholic propaganda, this is a good thing.
I would take the same stance if you were posting about almost any other belief system.
Are you really so defensive?
Not in the slightest, I am not a Catholic.
I dont have to be a Jew to dislike anti Semitism:)
I think that your obsession with the Catholic Church is bordering on the offensive. Using the Polish psyche as a smokescreen.
I have noted that you have recently toned down your "critique" of the Catholic Church after posting anti Catholic propaganda, this is a good thing.
I would take the same stance if you were posting about almost any other belief system.
Barney
13 Oct 2010
Life / Is Poland split into two religions: catholicism and non-believers? [103]
Like DariuszTelka;)
Almost all the videos and the Swedish radio program where they said that The Catholic Church invented Islam or some such nonsense immediately spring to mind.
People make such issues their life.
Like DariuszTelka;)
Care to quote some of that anti-Catholic propaganda?
Almost all the videos and the Swedish radio program where they said that The Catholic Church invented Islam or some such nonsense immediately spring to mind.