History / Film "Wałęsa" - historical reality vs myth - controvercies [110]

She called him a simpleton too. He proudly stated he had never read a book in his life. We believe him.

BTW, he has too favorite vacation spots: Florida and Arłamów "prison" in Bieszczady. Prison is where you clowns live compared to where he was.

History / Film "Wałęsa" - historical reality vs myth - controvercies [110]

Wonder if Wajda shows Bolek as he keeps winning the Lotto whenever he needed money. He was one lucky guy. We all believe him too because he is our national treasure. And his friend Jaruzelski.

Life / Don't Forget: Tomorrow, March 8 is Women's Day in Poland! [115]

Celebrating communist holidays is discouraged.

History / "Westerner's" most ridiculous beliefs about the time of communism in Poland [73]


All communist/socialist systems depend on fear and absence of justice. Snitching is encouraged and rewarded.. Criticizing the system will get you in trouble, so you are naturally suspicious and reluctant to speak freely. Not much to speculate about.

Life / Do young Polish people believe in their religion and God? [150]

Will you be posting threads about Hitler?

History / Life in communist Poland - personal relations [472]

There are people who like prison life. Housing and food are free, so is education is some cases. You can work if you want, and you even get paid. There is order. You get used to the rules and you become comfortable after a while. What's not to like? Even sex is available and there is not much homophobia. Very progressive.

Many inmates, when they get out, cannot adjust to the outside and they reminisce about all the good things they experienced while there. If they come from the margins of society, were raised in unprincipled and cowardly families, they will most likely raise their children in the same spirit, who in turn will not understand that their slightly modernized ( New Left) viewpoint of prison life, that they now are advocating for, will lead them back to their parents home.

History / Life in communist Poland - personal relations [472]


Propagating totalitarian systems and their heroes is illegal in Poland. Of course, due to a well planned transition, the communists retained control over key sectors of government, one of them being the justice system. So, even though there are laws against carrying around communist flags around, the courts are very unlikely to prosecute the new "progressives." Since there was no decommunisation, the same judges, prosecutors, and often now their children sit at the bar.

See? KPP is quite open about it kompol.org

It is worth mentioning the "useful idiots." Ruch Palikota, SLD, Krytyka Polityczna crowd, Gazeta Wborcza, Antifa, etc., who are continuing the fight against the family, the Church, and Poland as a nation state. Of course, you can join them by concentrating on a struggle against racism, homophobia, antisemitism, and patriotism. You will feel good about yourself for being progressive and modern, a "New Man, " and you will be delighted in your contribution in bringing down Western civilization. In Poland, your main enemy is the Church and PiS. This is not personal to you Sean, but if the glove fits...

News / The quality of Polish media coverage [54]


Not impossible at all, in fact, a fact.


What was very unprofessional? A month later, the state prosecutors confirmed it. Of course they danced and wriggled - it was TNT but it could have been deodorant(sic). I'm afraid you're not up on the subject. Let me tell why. You read state praising papers. Now you can add Rzepa to the list and you will be as informed as Belorussians are.


If you knew who created ITI(TVN), when, and why, you would not be surprised at all. Same with Polsat. Wikipedia will not help you much here though.

Just out of interest, it all comes down who pulls the strings in the III RP. I recommend Anatoliy Golitsyn's "New Lies for Old" - Part III. You can easilyt find it in pdf form. It's a good start to understanding what is around you and in general about the "fall" of communism.

For understanding U.S. media it is helpful to read some old Chomsky's texts on the subject and also know something in general about neo-Marxism.

Travel / Greatest Old Towns in Poland [74]

Toruń. Lovely.

News / The quality of Polish media coverage [54]


So is Gazeta Wyborcza, Polityka, Newsweek(Lisweek), and so are all the TV stations: TVP(public), TVN, Polsat, Superstacja.

All are propaganda for Lemmings.

Rzeczpospolita was till recently the only conservative daily and its Uważam Rze weekly had become the best selling weekly in the country. This has changed recently and now PO(govn't) and the Leftists have got the media wrapped up.

Lack of plurality in the media is one of the signs of a failed democracy.

The Lemmings are starting to wake up slowly as recent government (PO) popularity is falling sharply.

economist.com/news/europe/21565266-growing-unpopularity-polish-prime-minister-tusk-tusk

Food / 'Wigilia', the traditional Christmas Eve supper in Poland [77]


Well, I think it is sad that Polish emigrants like you can wipe out generations of our culture in one generation. The Russians have tried, the Germans have tried, but you did it. Live with it.

Food / 'Wigilia', the traditional Christmas Eve supper in Poland [77]


In Poland, to grab a burger means you will have to hit McDonald's...on Christmas Eve. How sad for you. Why would you even go to grandma's? Come on, tell us "Out of respect, of course."

Don't worry, when your girlfriend finishes using you for free English lessons, she will dump you.

Food / 'Wigilia', the traditional Christmas Eve supper in Poland [77]


Is it more disgusting than the kebabs you live on?

Anyway, carp is a PRL relic.

UK, Ireland / English/British rudeness - what do Polish people think about it? [168]


Could you approximate the year that politeness went out the door in your country? Apparently in your country it was polite to open doors for women in the 1920's.

I can't imagine you giving up a seat for a pregnant woman or an elderly person since you darn right paid for the ticket and got there first. Was it ever polite to do that in your country? When did it stop and why?

UK, Ireland / English/British rudeness - what do Polish people think about it? [168]


He was, which is normal for polite people in our country. Some women say thanks and some don't, but that's another story.


Of course you wouldn't since you beat her to the door, you have the right to go first and you are stronger.


" Podaj mi sól!!!" I normally throw in "You Hudson hick" after it .
Where do you "dine?" The prison chow hall?

UK, Ireland / English/British rudeness - what do Polish people think about it? [168]

Would you mind if I tell you that you are a disgrace to Polish people? You should return to your village immediately and start reading Ola Kwaśniewska's blog.

Food / Goose meat anyone in Poland? [20]

When an average Pole reaches festive monthly pay, I assure you we will be eating goose and lobster three times a day. This reminds me of my roommate's in college father's story of how poor they were in Maine and could only afford lobster. Ah, poverty.

Goose lard is healthy. It lowers bad cholesterol levels.

Food / Goose meat anyone in Poland? [20]


My wife wanted to buy a goose at the market last week. It was 90 zl/Kg. Chicken was 17 zl/Kg.

History / Pokłosie (film on Jedwabne) [36]


The viewer is left with the closing scene of murderous Christian Poles crucifying a Jew on a side of a barn. I think that's why they called it a thriller.

If you liked this film, you will most likely love this one: en.wikipedia.org/wiki/The_Birth_of_a_Nation

The portrayal of Poles and the blacks is similar in both films.

News / THE ARMY OF POLAND - THE REALITY [493]


I bet you just love those Polish-American boys.

Work / Teaching English in Poland....CELTA or TESOL certificate? [66]

Harry: CELTA. End of story
Harry: the rest are either not worth the paper they are printed on

Harry: an internationally recognised gold standard (which I personally do not have).

Which inferior cert do you have then, and why don't you recommend it?

To moderator who dunked this post: This is a valid question for folks looking to get certified to teach English. In case you are new to this forum, let me explain slowly. Harry has been teaching English in Poland for ten years or so. His mickey mouse cert has been good enough to survive here and pay taxes for us to live a little better. So, if CELTA, which he doeas not have, is the only one worth having and the rest are toilet paper, how did he do it? Believe me, he can handle himself without you helping him out.

Life / I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. [124]

Yes, but not spicette because it would be sexist, racist, and anti-Semitic altogether. And fascist.


I know, I be damn good, good night.

Life / I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. [124]

Now I understand your thread "I hate Warsaw."

Life / I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. [124]

Poor thing. No wonder you're leaving.

Life / I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. [124]

Now that you've got your undies in a bunch and feel that I'm riding you wet, I'll get off you because it's no fun. You know, you could have just said "I don't know what it is," "I love it because the are seven men on it," or" I hate it because all seven are staring at me." Came back when your hide gets thicker.

Life / I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. [124]


Are you Jewish?

Life / I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. [124]

Oh, don't sign off just yet. I wonder if you think the Czterech Śpiących is cool also?

Life / I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. [124]


wiki


Look pipsqueak, I addressed that last week but the mods found my answer to your daily personal remark off-topic. Go to Random Chat Thread page 37 and read what I had to say about that. After my post, Sobieski wanted to know more, so be sure to read my reply to him on the same page


You have little to say. Cool? Don't be so verbose.
You might not have fear of homosexuals, but is anyone really interested in your personal fears?
I have a feeling you are a person who when asked abroad "Where are you from?" answers faintly "Poland," and is happy when someone says "Oh, I love Holland."

On behalf of all Varsovians "Don't let the door hit you on your ass."

Life / I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. [124]


If by any chance you could manage to load a weapon, you should get ready. The "artist" and her 1,600 hipster volunteers will be making paper flowers to rebuild the "Hipster Rainbow." You will recognize them by immediately by matted hair, pierced faces, and Che Guevara T-shirts. They might be holding balloons and chanting anti-fascist slogans. You should load birdshot to blast a hipster and balloon at the same time. Have fun.


For you, but you are aware that THEY did for others.

Life / I hate Warsaw. The worst part about living here is the people who move here from small towns, villages.. [124]


Thank you, and you're right. I don't come from a chłopsko-robotniczej family. Because of our background, and my parents unwillingness to join PZPR, which would have amounted to treason in our circles, the communists made it very difficult for us to live in communist Poland. In case you are confused what intelligentsia means though( look up spelling when you learn a new word), here is something you can compare. The first is Polish intelligentsia and the second communist "intelligentsia":

en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Emil_August_Fieldorf
pl.wikipedia.org/wiki/Grzegorz_Korczy%C5%84ski




You clowns follow me like lost puppies. Now, go and look up the definition of en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Kitsch