News / Price for the US ambassador position in Poland? $2,300.00 [10]

In this case the size of donation is more reflective of how quickly he had to announce his resignation. The caliber of a diplomat is not measured by the size of his wallet and rewords bestowed upon him by currently residing administration. Having political backing is one thing but you still have to be a diplomat enough not to create frictions. So sudden announcement without a reason given after so little time served makes you wonder indeed what was his blunder not to be resolved any other way short of resignation.

Polonia / What are qualites of Germans? [60]


The problem with this methodology is that as far as most Poles are concerned Russians are just that to us – Malorosy.


What realities? Don’t confuse the false illusion of grandeur as some successor of Byzantium, the lie they sold you as it being a third Rome combined with the overgrown body of a rebellious teenager who is lacking proper upbringing and someone around to guide him and mold him into a man, keeping his emotions in check until the time of mental maturity arises which is needed in order to take his proper place among his peers and be considered equal of their stature. Muscovites are just peasants that grew too big for their britches. Because of their quick rise to prominence through strength bulling is the only form of governorship they know, they have never show any sign of wisdom needed to consolidate their gains and keep it all as one cohesive unit but have been acting up ever since, therefore they shall remain to be so.

Polonia / What are qualites of Germans? [60]


What’s wrong with being proud of who you are? Do you automatically have to label someone a nationalist because it’s not conforming to your line of reasoning?


Perhaps I’ve missed judged your intentions. There’s too much negativity on this form as it is. It’s hard to imagine that people who regularly post here are not working with or dealing with foreigners on the daily basis so perhaps sharing their experiences on what their working relationships are like no matter the nationality instead of making a list of pro and con would make it a more interesting topic.

To answer your question, I’ve worked with Germans and going out to a pub for a beer or us occasionally hanging out with our wives and girlfriends was not about dreaming that Poles have something in common with Germans or vice versa but rather what our working relationship was like. Occasional tease about our respective nationalities was not malicious in nature either but it was all in good fun, no one took it personally, it made the working environment that much more enjoyable.

Polonia / What are qualites of Germans? [60]

Is this the opinion of Russians? Many Russians pretend the same with regards to Poles, besides our common Slavic roots there's nothing that unites us. Why would you start a thread reinforcing the old stereotypes? I judge people on individual basis, for me to have a beer with you very much depends on how much of an A-hole you are not where you come from or what your roots might be.

News / American SM-3 ballistic missile site in Poland by 2018 [86]


Progressive forward looking individuals like yourself always latch on the coattails of those that are stronger for various reasons which they justify with the word “get with the future “ to make themselves appear as visionaries but without exception they always end up in the same trap, they make themselves willing vassals in the process instead of masters of their own destiny. Out of their laziness they willingly subjugate themselves to others instead of working hard to make their country stronger, sooner or later they are left up the creek without a paddle. There’s a not so flattering word to describe those progressive types, so what makes you think that being defined as a nationalist is somehow a dirty word?


Don’t fool yourself, neither do you but I'm willing to bet they are even smaller minority then the so called dinosaurs.

News / American SM-3 ballistic missile site in Poland by 2018 [86]


If the intention of your ally was as it is advertised the ally would share technology without demanding to be men by their own, speaking within the frame work of NATO of course, not demanding payment for it either.


Speaks a great deal to the character of who you deal with, what makes you think that second time around it would be any different? Backstabber is just that, he just can’t help himself.


Ask me if I care.


What’s the matter? Can’t handle the truth?

News / American SM-3 ballistic missile site in Poland by 2018 [86]

quote=warszawski]'When choosing between two evils, always try the one you have never tried before.'[/quote]
Didn’t Roosevelt demonstrate already what America is all about? Eager of you to share the spoils of WWII at the expanse of Poland.


You know what’s the definition of a sovereign state is? Is it necessary for foreign troops to man those? If it’s done within NATO then the sites can be located on Polish soil as long as Poles man those sites not some foreigners.


Nonsense, The location has nothing to do with the history, the greed of our neighbors is the cause, same countris in the same location minus the greed = no problem.


We managed to do quite well for a way longer period of time then America exist as a state, don’t flatter yourself.

News / American SM-3 ballistic missile site in Poland by 2018 [86]


Yes I am and here's one prediction for you. History has proven time and time again that superpowers have their own interests at heart ahead of their most trusted of allies and they will sacrifice anyone standing in their way to reach their goal. America is no exception.

News / American SM-3 ballistic missile site in Poland by 2018 [86]


No, but I would not put a blind faith in America as a savior either. As for American military presence in Poland I’m still not convinced it’s a good idea. Convince me but use a better argument.

News / American SM-3 ballistic missile site in Poland by 2018 [86]


Don't you think that those countries with one notable exception did it on their own and American presence there has nothing to do with the state of their economy.

How do you explain this then? Americans also have their basis there yet they are not doing so well.
Greece
Iceland
Spain
Kenya
You've been reading too much Geroge Firedmann and like to take credit where none is due.


Yes you can, this myth is easily dismissed as a pure nonsense, figment of one's imagination.

Life / How can Polish people afford Polish candys?? [9]


Easy, we eat 4 to 6 times smaller portions then our German counterparts, guess what? It shows. LOL

Genealogy / Polish & Prussian/German town name cross-reference. [100]

The Baltic Prussians are long gone.

Genealogy / Gabriel Shukofsky - Anglicized Polish surname help [7]

I did, look on moi krewni but yours might be a better fit in this case. Two heads better than one :))

Genealogy / Gabriel Shukofsky - Anglicized Polish surname help [7]

Szukowski

Life / What is the reaction of Poles to Russian? [95]


I've also been state side and know what I've heard on more than one occasion and how Americans treated Mexicans or anyone else for that matter as soon as an accent was detected when a yank apperently had enough and said what he said.


Really

Apparently you not only have a problem with your Russian but English as well. You need a translator as that's the official language and no matter how many languages you speak you still need to speak Polish to take care of business. LOL Your knowledge of Russian is worthless when taking care of official business.

Life / What is the reaction of Poles to Russian? [95]


You still don’t get it, do you gringo? From my experience the usual reply State side is “this is America, speak English!” Emphasis on English.


Seems to me like you’re the one playing games.


Suggesting there’s some kind of aversion to a language when in fact your own experience suggests otherwise.


Couldn’t help yourself there sticking that but in, now could you? Perhaps their Russian is not good enough, than again perhaps yours.


Besides when taking care of some legal matter when the official language is not Russian you wouldn’t have a need to hire a translator, now would you?, but to suggest your comment was somehow ignored by some official brushing it aside as if not being able to understand you because he has to know Russian, for variety of reasons, (one being as absurd as proximity to Russia) in a legal matter no less is absurd. As if everyone in Poland has to know Russian, get real

Life / What is the reaction of Poles to Russian? [95]

I wonder how many blank looks and blank stares a Polish tourist would get in let's say San Diego area trying to communicate in Spanish given that the area is so close to Mexico? To make it even more interesting, what would the reaction be if an average yank learned I can speak English but refuse to do so using the wrong language on American side of the border? Is it just me or do all the yanks have a peculiar way of looking at things? Do tell, how many people who consider themselves red blooded Americans still use Spanish in the border states, given the fact it was once a part of Mexico? Do you think it would bother them? Would they be insulted if the tourists use Spanish?

You sure use a strange logic to rationalize the reaction you get. I assume "Tchr" stands for teacher which makes it that much more confusing.

Genealogy / Lubuskie Region / Rąpice Cemetery [19]

It simply means (In Rapice) be it born, lived or was buried in Rapice, the meaningful information lies in what precedes it in the epitaph on the gravestone. If you have a good quality photo of the gravestone perhaps someone can help you if you post the image here.

History / Poznan Castle did Hitler stay there? [12]


I’m sure Ironside is more than capable of fighting his own battles in his own name. By the looks of it he must have bit**-slap you pretty good since you’re seeing things that are not there.


You on the other hand, randomly sticking your nose in other peoples posts is neither welcomed nor appreciated, looking to pick a fight might get you just that, so be careful what you’re looking for. Is that blunt enough for you? Now pi**-Off.

Let's not get too personal

History / Poznan Castle did Hitler stay there? [12]


Yah right.


Enlighten us, please, you know for a fact that an 8yr old child needs to be re-educated as his parent is apparently wrong yet you don’t know anything about the subject matter and the evidence gathered so far clearly points out that the child is right. Laughable don’t you think? And the off-topic bit about child’s alleged family history is there for what reason exactly if not to spread more rumors? Clearly another Trolling attempt and you have the guts to say it’s something you want to avoid?

History / Poznan Castle did Hitler stay there? [12]


Seriously? Are you trying to resurrect that old rumor based solely on the testimony of one old man who was an alleged witness to that event but never confirmed by neither any other eyewitness testimony nor any kind of official documentation though many historians tried. According to him, Hitler’s’ secret visited to the castle in 1939 lasted only couple of hours but do you seriously think that a megalomaniac like Hitler would be able to resist himself and keep it a secret? The kid and his father are right; Hitler had nothing to do with Poznan and if I were you I would leave Hitler and Elvis sightings where they belong, the science fiction section.


More rumors I see; “It is said”, “I hear” etc. Just another fishing expedition on your part.

History / Ukrainian-occupied Eastern Poland [135]


This discussion is about eastern borders as for the west I’m all for reclaiming Hamburg, Kiel, Lubeck, Magdeburg, Leipzig, not to mention Berlin, mind you not for Poland per say but to create a state for Sorbs, a rightful heirs of those lands. :) Something that should have been once the war was over.

Food / Biały ser ... white cheese [6]

Like I've said farmer cheese also known as baker cheese in some parts of US is what Poles use. I've also seen it labeled white cheese so I guess it all depends on where you live but relatively easy to find in major US cities.

Food / Biały ser ... white cheese [6]


Try farmers cheese or make your own,there was a thread here few years back on how to make your own if you feel like experimenting.

Life / Why do people think that Poles are culturally isolated? [126]


You should not be asking questions you’re neither capable of understanding nor willing to accept it once given. Reading comments like yours and similar ones made by others of your kind, one gets an impression that “Yawn” is the only word that an intellectual ant might understand ending and summing up the discussion at the same time. The only thing you have managed to do so far in this post of yours is to reinforce this not so flattering of opinions I have about you. Ironically you admit that the image you have of Poland have been presented to the collective of ants like yourself by the powers to be yet not being able to see the clear picture, then again feeble minds are easily manipulated by the moving pictures as God only knows if they are capable of understanding written or spoken word. They effectively managed to build an impenetrable wall for you in the process, translucent perhaps but too blurry for you to see clearly while the physical one was in the process of being dismantled.

By your own admittance that horse and cart image you have is not even something you have seen and experienced for yourself but an image stuck on your mind is from the telly, presented to you and permanently engraved on your mind. Perhaps just perhaps it’s not that “Poles are not doing a very good job of getting across the positives of Poland” but people like you are incapable of absorbing the information that is presented to them. Get rid of all obstacles standing on your path to enlightenment and you’ll have the understanding you seek, I suggest you start with clearing up some of that fog that’s obstructing your view. As long as you think in terms of Eastern Block, subconsciously seeing Poland, Romania, Czechoslovakia etc. as one and the same entity this will elude you forever, getting a lesson or two in geography would be extremely helpful. Btw; the Time Warp you seem to be stuck in is not going to advance your understanding either, time for you to step out of the 80’s and catch up with the time the rest of the world is currently in.

Travel / The Magnificent Beauty of Nature's Landscapes in Poland [44]


It seems some are more than the others. From my perspective all those that were chopping and killing everything in sight in Europe or should I say “the Islands” were sent to Australia as a reword, a bit bigger Island, it’s only natural it will take You a bit longer to achieve the same degree of damage, It’s just a matter of time. Enjoy it while you still can.

News / Are Poles good enough for USA (to go there without a visa)? [288]


Judging by your comments you’re young and naïve. Mind you that’s not your fault, it’s simply the consequence of the propaganda you’ve been fed on over the years and wholeheartedly believe in but the petition itself should be directed at Polish government forcing it to implement reciprocating policy towards the yanks visiting Poland, similar to what Brazilian government did a while back.

UK, Ireland / Do Polish Immigrants in Great Britain hate each other? [60]


Nope, simply enjoying the moment and looking forward to subsequent enjoyment of my cigarette as a result, which tastes so much better btw. Something you should be doing more often. Live and let live, enjoy life while you still can. LOL

USA, Canada / Emigrate from the USA - the sequence of events [207]


I'm talking about regular groceries’ stores here, the food items with couple of pennies price difference for an average family of four who don't have their carts filled to the brim as they used to, the clothing stores, the school supplies for the kids. Like I’ve said open your eyes on the average family that go to regular stores not the affluent snobs shopping in boutique, the recession is not felt by this class of people neither is their habit of having the latest toy be taken away from them by the economic reality that most people struggle with on every day basis. Sure people are shopping at a Porsche dealer as well after all you see those around too not haggling on the price, but how many of those cars do you see on the American roads? They are not the majority of car buyers out there and sure as hell not an indicator as to which direction the country is moving on as whole.

USA, Canada / Emigrate from the USA - the sequence of events [207]

Simply observing the shopping habits of people paint a different picture for you. Walk through the aisles see how they discuss prices substituting one brand for another because the price is cheaper or vs. those in the other store. This tells me Americans have a lot less to spend even on the most basics and that’s not the way I remember it from years ago. Americans are getting poorer and poorer and that’s a fact.