PlasticPole
2 Aug 2009
History / Christian Crusaders and Teutonic order in Poland [11]
moved from another thread
Why did they hate the Teutonic Order?
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They hate the Teutonic Order
Why did they hate the Teutonic Order?
PlasticPole
2 Aug 2009
History / Christian Crusaders and Teutonic order in Poland [11]
Maybe this is why:
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Maybe this is why:
Its members have commonly been known as the Teutonic Knights, since they also served as a crusading military order during the Middle Ages. The membership was always small and whenever the need arose, volunteers or mercenaries augmented the military forces.
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PlasticPole
2 Aug 2009
Travel / Castles and Palaces in Poland (with pictures) [154]
It's clear why the Poles want the castle to be called Malbork instead of Marienburg, being a symbol of Teutonic expansion and aggession. Calling it Malbork is like saying, "we won after all".
It's clear why the Poles want the castle to be called Malbork instead of Marienburg, being a symbol of Teutonic expansion and aggession. Calling it Malbork is like saying, "we won after all".
PlasticPole
4 Aug 2009
News / Are Polish People Being Discriminated Against? Problems getting a US visa. [258]
Most of them are most likely Mexican, a few could be Canadian, too, but no one makes a big deal about the Canadians. If anyone should be yelling 'bias and prejudice' it should be the Mexicans. We have a lot of illegal Mexican immigrants because we share a border and they can easily sneak in. My guess is the govt has it's hands full with this so they try to discourage illegal immigration.
USA have at the moment about 20 millions illegal immigrants from Latin America and Asia and Africa, so why bother about 2 , 3 or 5 millions potential immigrants from Poland?
Most of them are most likely Mexican, a few could be Canadian, too, but no one makes a big deal about the Canadians. If anyone should be yelling 'bias and prejudice' it should be the Mexicans. We have a lot of illegal Mexican immigrants because we share a border and they can easily sneak in. My guess is the govt has it's hands full with this so they try to discourage illegal immigration.
PlasticPole
4 Aug 2009
News / Are Polish People Being Discriminated Against? Problems getting a US visa. [258]
Because Americans complain about them more than illegal immigrants from other parts of the world. It's always "illegal immigration from Mexico" and there's a fence along parts of the US/Mexican border. You don't see one along the border with Canada and *news flash* that's where the terrorists have tried to enter the country...
why?
Because Americans complain about them more than illegal immigrants from other parts of the world. It's always "illegal immigration from Mexico" and there's a fence along parts of the US/Mexican border. You don't see one along the border with Canada and *news flash* that's where the terrorists have tried to enter the country...
PlasticPole
4 Aug 2009
News / Are Polish People Being Discriminated Against? Problems getting a US visa. [258]
hee hee, In all honesty no one around me has ever complained about Poles.
they complain about Poles,
hee hee, In all honesty no one around me has ever complained about Poles.
PlasticPole
4 Aug 2009
News / Are Polish People Being Discriminated Against? Problems getting a US visa. [258]
But that isn't the place where the terrorists enter the country :D
, while a big gaping hole called the border with Mexico is wide open
But that isn't the place where the terrorists enter the country :D
PlasticPole
5 Aug 2009
News / Are Polish People Being Discriminated Against? Problems getting a US visa. [258]
I'd rather see Poles here than all those others.
WE DON'T WANT YOU HERE. YOU UNDERSTAND NOW??
I'd rather see Poles here than all those others.
PlasticPole
6 Aug 2009
History / WWII - who really was the first to help Poland? [901]
More like because people were dying and so many had lost their lives. Why not put the human spin on it? It wasn't just so America could continue an offensive in Asia whatever that means.
On the backing that America wanted an end to the European war to continue their offensive in Asia.
More like because people were dying and so many had lost their lives. Why not put the human spin on it? It wasn't just so America could continue an offensive in Asia whatever that means.
PlasticPole
6 Aug 2009
History / WWII - who really was the first to help Poland? [901]
Excuses! Someone fails at diplomacy they are invaded? What if we used that line of logic on Germany next time they do something in their best interest that we don't like? Not something necessarily wrong by international standards, but something that everyone is okay with and helps Germany out. Do we have an excuse to invade Germany over that?
Why does nobody talk about polish diplomacy failures during the build up to this war?
Excuses! Someone fails at diplomacy they are invaded? What if we used that line of logic on Germany next time they do something in their best interest that we don't like? Not something necessarily wrong by international standards, but something that everyone is okay with and helps Germany out. Do we have an excuse to invade Germany over that?
PlasticPole
7 Aug 2009
PlasticPole
11 Aug 2009
Love / Polish Girls negative or positive personality trait? [267]
What are you trying to say? Just because you don't agree with her she is perfect for either the UK or the USA? You sound very narrow minded and limited in you grasp of individuality. Just because someone doesn't conform to your opinions doesn't mean they aren't welcome wherever they wish to go.
In fact, why don't you divide your time between the USA and UK.
What are you trying to say? Just because you don't agree with her she is perfect for either the UK or the USA? You sound very narrow minded and limited in you grasp of individuality. Just because someone doesn't conform to your opinions doesn't mean they aren't welcome wherever they wish to go.
PlasticPole
12 Aug 2009
Polonia / Poland and France cultures are similar [112]
I don't know about cultures but their pasts are very different.
I don't know about cultures but their pasts are very different.
PlasticPole
12 Aug 2009
History / WWII - who really was the first to help Poland? [901]
I think Germans are mostly slavic who learned to speak German so they believe they are but really aren't.
Germans
I think Germans are mostly slavic who learned to speak German so they believe they are but really aren't.
PlasticPole
12 Aug 2009
Polonia / Poland and France cultures are similar [112]
It's been elaborated. Did Poland ever try to take over Algeria?
Could you elaborate ?
It's been elaborated. Did Poland ever try to take over Algeria?
PlasticPole
12 Aug 2009
History / WWII - who really was the first to help Poland? [901]
Soviet Russia helped Poland by signing the pact with Hitler. Is that what you mean?
Soviet Russia helped Poland by signing the pact with Hitler. Is that what you mean?
PlasticPole
16 Aug 2009
Life / Why are Poles in other countries called "Plastic Poles"? [168]
I'm not a troll. I didn't make it up. I first saw the term here.
Never heard of it. Sure you haven't just made it up? You know, being a troll and all?
I'm not a troll. I didn't make it up. I first saw the term here.
PlasticPole
16 Aug 2009
Life / Why are Poles in other countries called "Plastic Poles"? [168]
Not always. Poor people are more likely to get caught and go to jail. Ever hear of white collar crime? There's plenty of it. Who knows how much of it goes undetected because we don't want to tarnish the good image of the Harvard graduate?
That's because it's the poor who are more likely to commit crimes
Not always. Poor people are more likely to get caught and go to jail. Ever hear of white collar crime? There's plenty of it. Who knows how much of it goes undetected because we don't want to tarnish the good image of the Harvard graduate?
PlasticPole
17 Aug 2009
USA, Canada / Cigarettes reach nine dollars a pack in New York [82]
*cough* *cough* smoking is such a bad habit. It stinks and it's gross just like smoke from marijuana. All of that stuff is gross and everyone should tear their cigarettes in half and chuck them into the toilet.
*cough* *cough* smoking is such a bad habit. It stinks and it's gross just like smoke from marijuana. All of that stuff is gross and everyone should tear their cigarettes in half and chuck them into the toilet.
PlasticPole
17 Aug 2009
Life / Why are Poles in other countries called "Plastic Poles"? [168]
How do you know? What about the govt handing out bail outs to banks and auto manufactures. Some argue it was because of mismanagement and CEOs living above their means when their corporations were distressed. You could say it's a type of white collar crime and it's very widespread, apparently. Face it. Criminals are everywhere and when you wave money under someone's nose most often they lose all sense of ethics.
How do you know? What about the govt handing out bail outs to banks and auto manufactures. Some argue it was because of mismanagement and CEOs living above their means when their corporations were distressed. You could say it's a type of white collar crime and it's very widespread, apparently. Face it. Criminals are everywhere and when you wave money under someone's nose most often they lose all sense of ethics.
PlasticPole
17 Aug 2009
USA, Canada / Cigarettes reach nine dollars a pack in New York [82]
I fully support the fat tax. Make the veggies and fruits cheap and the junk food prices sky high and you got healthier people.
well, i can't wait for the fat tax
I fully support the fat tax. Make the veggies and fruits cheap and the junk food prices sky high and you got healthier people.
PlasticPole
17 Aug 2009
USA, Canada / Cigarettes reach nine dollars a pack in New York [82]
You can tax junk food easily. Twinkies, Lil Debbie, Hostess, the candy aisle, and all the chips and soft drinks on the soda pop aisle. If they taxed the foods with very little nutritional value they would make a lot of money and could prop up the health industry and social security with it. Make the truly nutritional foods cheaper and tax the stuff that makes people sick and fat.
You can tax junk food easily. Twinkies, Lil Debbie, Hostess, the candy aisle, and all the chips and soft drinks on the soda pop aisle. If they taxed the foods with very little nutritional value they would make a lot of money and could prop up the health industry and social security with it. Make the truly nutritional foods cheaper and tax the stuff that makes people sick and fat.
PlasticPole
18 Aug 2009
USA, Canada / Cigarettes reach nine dollars a pack in New York [82]
I hope it happens because they can use the tax to prop up health insurance and not raise taxes on the middle class who will have hissy fits over it. They would have fits anyway tho after having to give up cigarettes and now junk food on top of that but they would be better off.
Yes that's unfortunately true. The manufactures of chob (processed cheese product resembling a blob) want everyone to buy their product so they use their advertising to brainwash people into believing they crave the food and can't live without it. They call macaroni and cheese "comfort food" even tho it's a lie. I am way happier with a sliced peach or a nice Romain salad with a white wine vinegarette dressing.
Wont happen, too much money if fast food and junk food...
I hope it happens because they can use the tax to prop up health insurance and not raise taxes on the middle class who will have hissy fits over it. They would have fits anyway tho after having to give up cigarettes and now junk food on top of that but they would be better off.
In theory... . I would love to see all those lobbyists of the food industry scream if someone would try..
Yes that's unfortunately true. The manufactures of chob (processed cheese product resembling a blob) want everyone to buy their product so they use their advertising to brainwash people into believing they crave the food and can't live without it. They call macaroni and cheese "comfort food" even tho it's a lie. I am way happier with a sliced peach or a nice Romain salad with a white wine vinegarette dressing.
PlasticPole
18 Aug 2009
USA, Canada / Cigarettes reach nine dollars a pack in New York [82]
WB they said the same thing about cigarettes in the US and look at it now - nine bucks a pack in New York. Junk food is next. It will happen.
WB they said the same thing about cigarettes in the US and look at it now - nine bucks a pack in New York. Junk food is next. It will happen.
PlasticPole
23 Aug 2009
UK, Ireland / Poland continues to milk Ireland dry. [129]
Hmm. So you admit it.
I am here to get an opposing view. I could post on an Irish forum, but I would be preaching to the choir in the vatican!
Hmm. So you admit it.
PlasticPole
23 Aug 2009
UK, Ireland / Poland continues to milk Ireland dry. [129]
Here to get "opposing views" otherwise known as trolling. I am not here to get opposing views exclusively but to have what I hope are productive discussions.
Admit what?
Here to get "opposing views" otherwise known as trolling. I am not here to get opposing views exclusively but to have what I hope are productive discussions.
PlasticPole
29 Aug 2009
Life / Which nations do Poles like the most / the least? [148]
It's obviously because of the Roman Catholic/Vatican connection.
Italians (54%),
It's obviously because of the Roman Catholic/Vatican connection.
PlasticPole
5 Sep 2009
USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]
Hate:
SUVs
Pick up Trucks
superficiality
paranoia in the media
traffic
too much obesity
bad taste
Love:
supermarkets/centers
choices
large country
cheap gasoline
convenience stores
shopping malls
universities
book stores
internet access
civility
abundance of nice homes
friendly people
lots of employment and jobs
Hate:
SUVs
Pick up Trucks
superficiality
paranoia in the media
traffic
too much obesity
bad taste
Love:
supermarkets/centers
choices
large country
cheap gasoline
convenience stores
shopping malls
universities
book stores
internet access
civility
abundance of nice homes
friendly people
lots of employment and jobs
PlasticPole
5 Sep 2009
USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]
I live in a place that wasn't hit hard by the recession.
I live in a place that wasn't hit hard by the recession.
PlasticPole
5 Sep 2009
USA, Canada / What do the Poles hate and love about the U.S.? [170]
TheOther,
Not all places were hit equally by the recession. My area has a lot of natural energy sources that have been in high demand for several years now. We have been in a boom for a while now, so the recession didn't hit hard here. I suggest you do some reading up on the recession and the differences in locations, how hard different ones were hit and which ones weren't hit as hard as others. That way you will get a better idea of what the recession really is :)
TheOther,
Not all places were hit equally by the recession. My area has a lot of natural energy sources that have been in high demand for several years now. We have been in a boom for a while now, so the recession didn't hit hard here. I suggest you do some reading up on the recession and the differences in locations, how hard different ones were hit and which ones weren't hit as hard as others. That way you will get a better idea of what the recession really is :)