anton888
29 Jan 2010
anton888
25 Jan 2010
Life / Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? [472]
It is because they are close to Russia. Anyone close to Russia is bad, American say that, so must be true!
I don't know any
Pole who would express any kind of dislike towards Serbia
Pole who would express any kind of dislike towards Serbia
It is because they are close to Russia. Anyone close to Russia is bad, American say that, so must be true!
anton888
22 Jan 2010
anton888
22 Jan 2010
News / Poland's Economy Is No Joke [63]
Sometimes in places outside the city center or only the back street of city center (especially in Lodz), you can have the feel of north Korea or some war torn countries. I think the tourism organisations can promote it as "A Safe place to experience War Torn feeling" :-)
Sometimes in places outside the city center or only the back street of city center (especially in Lodz), you can have the feel of north Korea or some war torn countries. I think the tourism organisations can promote it as "A Safe place to experience War Torn feeling" :-)
anton888
21 Jan 2010
News / New Polish gambling law - outlawing gambling except in casinos [34]
I also think that they can't do it but in fact it became law from 1st Jan, and they did put someone in trouble I heard, and there are some issue now with EU
I also think that they can't do it but in fact it became law from 1st Jan, and they did put someone in trouble I heard, and there are some issue now with EU
anton888
21 Jan 2010
News / New Polish gambling law - outlawing gambling except in casinos [34]
I just heard that they can't control if ppl gambling on internet but they check with the banks to find out whoever withdraw money from internet gambling site and then tax the amount 40% plus a heavy fine. They do not count the amount you depoosit to the site but only how much you withdraw. Is it true? Can they do that? I also heard that already a few ppl get into trouble...
I just heard that they can't control if ppl gambling on internet but they check with the banks to find out whoever withdraw money from internet gambling site and then tax the amount 40% plus a heavy fine. They do not count the amount you depoosit to the site but only how much you withdraw. Is it true? Can they do that? I also heard that already a few ppl get into trouble...
anton888
21 Jan 2010
News / Poland's Economy Is No Joke [63]
Sorry my mistake, that's HUGE development. Is great! Should be pround of it!
Sorry my mistake, that's HUGE development. Is great! Should be pround of it!
anton888
21 Jan 2010
News / Poland's Economy Is No Joke [63]
Poland is growing, no doubt. However, average salary is still below 1000 Euro. There are still mass immigration to the West, taking the lowest pay jobs. The economic is driven by private sector, FDI because of size of the market (there isn't another 'developing' EU country with this size of population). The development is concentrated in a few places and a few groups of ppl.
You shouldn't be surprise, first is because of English and second is not that cheap to use internet in PL.
I agree with your point of view. The poor population is growing at the same rate as the middle class. Those arguement about every country at the moment is suffering is correct, but I think we should look at the standard of suffering. Those countries are at a higher level, because they developed during the good years and it takes quite a big sum to run their system now. In here it stay the same or getting worst. Last few years were the best years of growth in PL but you can see there isn't any big improvement in public sector. Hospital, school, roads are still in poor standard. In those years the combined KM of highway built is below 100.
I do heard about ppl not geting pay for months in private (or public listed) companies in Poland, however, the issue is not that there isn't any money but when the cash flow is tight, the usual practice here or in this part of the Europe is not to pay the staffs. Same as Public sector, is not like there isn't any money to improve anything, but the money went to a few chosen one. A simple exmaple is the roads. The same roads is being repair every year. Is it because PL ppl don't know how to build road? No, because part of the building material is stolen for private use and that's why, the road built is not up to the standard and destroy very easy. Specially in the part of the countries that no improant ppl will see. Until I see there is more money spend on improving ppl living standard, I would not say "Poland's Economy is no joke" because if slightly drop in the growth or money from aboard, there will be a huge problem and will be very hard for PL to handle.
ps Pls kindly do not whoever country is worst, because we are talking about Poland not try to compare if Poland is better than africa or ukraine.
Poland is growing, no doubt. However, average salary is still below 1000 Euro. There are still mass immigration to the West, taking the lowest pay jobs. The economic is driven by private sector, FDI because of size of the market (there isn't another 'developing' EU country with this size of population). The development is concentrated in a few places and a few groups of ppl.
I did not realize just the fortunate few use PF
You shouldn't be surprise, first is because of English and second is not that cheap to use internet in PL.
I agree with your point of view. The poor population is growing at the same rate as the middle class. Those arguement about every country at the moment is suffering is correct, but I think we should look at the standard of suffering. Those countries are at a higher level, because they developed during the good years and it takes quite a big sum to run their system now. In here it stay the same or getting worst. Last few years were the best years of growth in PL but you can see there isn't any big improvement in public sector. Hospital, school, roads are still in poor standard. In those years the combined KM of highway built is below 100.
I do heard about ppl not geting pay for months in private (or public listed) companies in Poland, however, the issue is not that there isn't any money but when the cash flow is tight, the usual practice here or in this part of the Europe is not to pay the staffs. Same as Public sector, is not like there isn't any money to improve anything, but the money went to a few chosen one. A simple exmaple is the roads. The same roads is being repair every year. Is it because PL ppl don't know how to build road? No, because part of the building material is stolen for private use and that's why, the road built is not up to the standard and destroy very easy. Specially in the part of the countries that no improant ppl will see. Until I see there is more money spend on improving ppl living standard, I would not say "Poland's Economy is no joke" because if slightly drop in the growth or money from aboard, there will be a huge problem and will be very hard for PL to handle.
ps Pls kindly do not whoever country is worst, because we are talking about Poland not try to compare if Poland is better than africa or ukraine.
anton888
8 Jan 2010
anton888
3 Jan 2010
Food / Why is it that some Polish people refuse to eat anything that is not Polish? [120]
I think is normal to prefer your own national cuisine, but can't really stand those ppl asking 'how you can eat this' or making all those sounds to suggest those kind of food is disgusting only because you not use to it. Cabbage that had been cooked for days smell and look really bad as well, so what is the issue with prawns and lobsters?
I think is normal to prefer your own national cuisine, but can't really stand those ppl asking 'how you can eat this' or making all those sounds to suggest those kind of food is disgusting only because you not use to it. Cabbage that had been cooked for days smell and look really bad as well, so what is the issue with prawns and lobsters?
anton888
22 Dec 2009
News / Freezing weather in Poland, 42 people dead in winter freeze... and no-one cares? [140]
1) In every coutries unfortunately people die when weather became extreme (hot or cold). Is bad and unacceptable but I also realised that is the sad fact and will be like this forever, perhaps worsen.
2) What made you think that Poland state care? Perhaps you watch Polish political advertisment and not the Russian one? From what you see on a daily life, you will found that it is all the same in the eastern part, hopefully this will improve....in years
3) Yes, again unfortunately some of those homeless (alcoholic ones) you can't really do much about them, as above posts said, they care only alcohol.
Is sad, but true.
In Russia, I accept this. The state doesnt care. But Poland?
1) In every coutries unfortunately people die when weather became extreme (hot or cold). Is bad and unacceptable but I also realised that is the sad fact and will be like this forever, perhaps worsen.
2) What made you think that Poland state care? Perhaps you watch Polish political advertisment and not the Russian one? From what you see on a daily life, you will found that it is all the same in the eastern part, hopefully this will improve....in years
3) Yes, again unfortunately some of those homeless (alcoholic ones) you can't really do much about them, as above posts said, they care only alcohol.
Is sad, but true.
anton888
21 Dec 2009
Life / Ripped Off in Poland? - Expose here: [185]
I bought 3 kgs of chicken on Fri in a large French owned hypermarket, the queue was so long that you wait at least 20 min to get your meat and found out that they are rotten, have to throw them all away. In fact, it happened at least 2-3 times a month for the last couple of years, and I had tried different places, those so called 'better' supermarkets (P&P, or alma) even worst. Does it count as ripped off? They may not be the most expensive in this world but is not eatable by normal people who don't drink enough and notice the smell from them (chicken is always the worst).
I don't want to argue with any body who think nothing is wrong here but I would need advice where to buy food. Because of this, I also feel not comfortable when eating out as I think they will careless about the quality of the meat than the waste. I live in Magdalenka, any advice pls.
I bought 3 kgs of chicken on Fri in a large French owned hypermarket, the queue was so long that you wait at least 20 min to get your meat and found out that they are rotten, have to throw them all away. In fact, it happened at least 2-3 times a month for the last couple of years, and I had tried different places, those so called 'better' supermarkets (P&P, or alma) even worst. Does it count as ripped off? They may not be the most expensive in this world but is not eatable by normal people who don't drink enough and notice the smell from them (chicken is always the worst).
I don't want to argue with any body who think nothing is wrong here but I would need advice where to buy food. Because of this, I also feel not comfortable when eating out as I think they will careless about the quality of the meat than the waste. I live in Magdalenka, any advice pls.
anton888
15 Nov 2009
News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]
That's very correct. In all public school religious study is a must in PL, maybe not by law but the kids and parents will have a very hard time if they choose different.
crosses in schools as long as children are not being forced to believe that
That's very correct. In all public school religious study is a must in PL, maybe not by law but the kids and parents will have a very hard time if they choose different.
anton888
15 Nov 2009
News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]
I don't see what s the issue here, there shouldn't be any christian, especially in a very welll educated and high IQ country like Poland against taking off any religious symbol in classroom. Christianity is not like other religious (as I read in the forum), they represent open minded people, democratic idea, western culture, so I think they do not have problem to let the kids to choose their religious when they are old enough. If a child is not allow to vote for their president, this suggest that they are not yet mature enough to know what is best for them. All the comments from open minded christian suggest that they are differnt than mulisms which the famaily control the thought of their kids, forcing them to take side (or tradition in this matter) when they don't know what is right for them.
So, should there be double standard or not?
I don't see what s the issue here, there shouldn't be any christian, especially in a very welll educated and high IQ country like Poland against taking off any religious symbol in classroom. Christianity is not like other religious (as I read in the forum), they represent open minded people, democratic idea, western culture, so I think they do not have problem to let the kids to choose their religious when they are old enough. If a child is not allow to vote for their president, this suggest that they are not yet mature enough to know what is best for them. All the comments from open minded christian suggest that they are differnt than mulisms which the famaily control the thought of their kids, forcing them to take side (or tradition in this matter) when they don't know what is right for them.
So, should there be double standard or not?
anton888
12 Nov 2009
News / Mass immigration to Poland - article and response [479]
Thank you.
There are still large amount of Poles immigrate to other countries, maily UK and Ireland, taking jobs for under iminum wages. They got huge amount of EU aid, and the latest about green energy, they also used the status of 'developing' in order to get even more aid for the clean coal solution. All of these suggested the status of a developing country, that's why I am confused.
Thank you.
There are still large amount of Poles immigrate to other countries, maily UK and Ireland, taking jobs for under iminum wages. They got huge amount of EU aid, and the latest about green energy, they also used the status of 'developing' in order to get even more aid for the clean coal solution. All of these suggested the status of a developing country, that's why I am confused.
anton888
12 Nov 2009
News / Mass immigration to Poland - article and response [479]
Is Poland a developing country? Or she is considered a well developed country? Pls, I just want to know the actual status of Poland in the world, not wishful thinking. Thanks!
why there are no developing countries in Europe
Albania, Bosnia, Kosovo, Belarus, Ukraine, Moldova
Is Poland a developing country? Or she is considered a well developed country? Pls, I just want to know the actual status of Poland in the world, not wishful thinking. Thanks!
anton888
16 Oct 2009
News / Poland's Organized Crime [58]
So the Polish mobsters are better than the government, they are able work together with other nations not against. :-)
Polish mobsters in Chicago are working together with Russians, Serbs and Italians.
So the Polish mobsters are better than the government, they are able work together with other nations not against. :-)
anton888
15 Oct 2009
News / Mass immigration to Poland - article and response [479]
Vikings had thousands, again thousands years of history? How many thousands? I just ask those who actually born in Scandinanvia, I mean born there, native not those immigrants went there during communist era from some eastern countries. They said different. Strange, but I guess they don't know anything about their ancestors.
Thank you Dariusz, again you make my eyes open, and pls, could you go to the education ministry in Norway and make sure that they will teach their people the right history since you know better?
Vikings, with their ferocious power and skills they made the best fighters. And this was thousands of years ago.
Vikings had thousands, again thousands years of history? How many thousands? I just ask those who actually born in Scandinanvia, I mean born there, native not those immigrants went there during communist era from some eastern countries. They said different. Strange, but I guess they don't know anything about their ancestors.
Thank you Dariusz, again you make my eyes open, and pls, could you go to the education ministry in Norway and make sure that they will teach their people the right history since you know better?
anton888
15 Oct 2009
News / Mass immigration to Poland - article and response [479]
Yes, you are right. Is not funny but is the truth. Pls tell more people about it. I think the truth should not be hidden. People in the world should know that white European actually start history in other continents before they have their own.
Thank you, I learn alot from you. That's why Polish have 1 of the highest IQ in Europe and 1 of the most well educated as well.
Bless you.
Yes, you are right. Is not funny but is the truth. Pls tell more people about it. I think the truth should not be hidden. People in the world should know that white European actually start history in other continents before they have their own.
Thank you, I learn alot from you. That's why Polish have 1 of the highest IQ in Europe and 1 of the most well educated as well.
Bless you.
anton888
15 Oct 2009
News / Mass immigration to Poland - article and response [479]
All the inventions in the world are from white european. The 4 ancient culture, China, Egypt, India and Babylon are all built by white European. They leave their countries and go to other continent, build all these things, invent all the languages. Perhaps those history found more than 5000 years ago is actually written by white european. After that, they move back to Europe, wait 1000 years or more and then start their own history. To be precise, these european are Polish.
Is there anything more funny than this?
DariuszTelka
All the inventions in the world are from white european. The 4 ancient culture, China, Egypt, India and Babylon are all built by white European. They leave their countries and go to other continent, build all these things, invent all the languages. Perhaps those history found more than 5000 years ago is actually written by white european. After that, they move back to Europe, wait 1000 years or more and then start their own history. To be precise, these european are Polish.
Is there anything more funny than this?
anton888
26 Sep 2009
Law / CHINESE TO BUILD POLISH ROADS.... [92]
I think outsoursing project to foreign company can at least prevent the usual pratice of someone 'taking' the building material for own use and make up the differece in other kind of cheap material (sand in stead if cement). You can see the roads in Poland are far worst quality compare to the road Polish companies built aboard. When you are dealing with foreign authroies to build this kind of project, in principle is much more difficult to cheat, much more control and concequences.
The poor quality of roads in Poland and those apartments in China which need to be fix in 6 months are both products of incorrect bulding materials, not too much about the building techniques. As long as there will be corruption in local authories, you can expect more this kind of product. Is not the Japanese or Scandinavian know how to build better, only their society is less corrupt.
China produce cheap and poor quality products becuase importer in other countries buy them. We have huge population, can not afford to be picky in choosing clients, so we produce the selling price with equal quality (yes, some cases are worst).
Chinese government wanted this project because after the olipmics there are many workers with good experience available, so is an idea to keep them busy even if the project will not bring in profit (China don't really need it), is a better way to handle this issue than just give some benefits to keep alive or assign these workers to a completely new job, now they are keeping and improving their skills.
I think outsoursing project to foreign company can at least prevent the usual pratice of someone 'taking' the building material for own use and make up the differece in other kind of cheap material (sand in stead if cement). You can see the roads in Poland are far worst quality compare to the road Polish companies built aboard. When you are dealing with foreign authroies to build this kind of project, in principle is much more difficult to cheat, much more control and concequences.
The poor quality of roads in Poland and those apartments in China which need to be fix in 6 months are both products of incorrect bulding materials, not too much about the building techniques. As long as there will be corruption in local authories, you can expect more this kind of product. Is not the Japanese or Scandinavian know how to build better, only their society is less corrupt.
China produce cheap and poor quality products becuase importer in other countries buy them. We have huge population, can not afford to be picky in choosing clients, so we produce the selling price with equal quality (yes, some cases are worst).
Chinese government wanted this project because after the olipmics there are many workers with good experience available, so is an idea to keep them busy even if the project will not bring in profit (China don't really need it), is a better way to handle this issue than just give some benefits to keep alive or assign these workers to a completely new job, now they are keeping and improving their skills.
anton888
5 Sep 2009
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
I don't know, but I will not assume. Is not that hard for me to answer a question straight without abusing someone else
I don't know, but I will not assume. Is not that hard for me to answer a question straight without abusing someone else
anton888
5 Sep 2009
anton888
5 Sep 2009
Life / Do you think that Polish people are rude? [951]
Can you read? A kid was asked to do a report and ask for opinions, shame on you.
To answer the question, I don't think is rude, but poor manners, they don't know that is worng, most people are like this here and if you tried to be polite, they will think you are stupid. It demonstrated clearly everyday in the road.
I am 12 so please, keep it clean
Piorun
Can you read? A kid was asked to do a report and ask for opinions, shame on you.
To answer the question, I don't think is rude, but poor manners, they don't know that is worng, most people are like this here and if you tried to be polite, they will think you are stupid. It demonstrated clearly everyday in the road.
anton888
6 Aug 2009
Life / Things that annoy you in Poland. [114]
Yes, I know it and the Poles know and will not take this kind of taxis but not the foreigners. I don't think that there is a notice in the airport informing visitors about this? What kind of authority will allow this kind of taxi driver to stand in the lobby of an international airport (at least this is how it called) to rid off foreign visitors? Pls, is in the airport, not somewhere on the street. You think that this is OK??
It only depends on your standard. In many places in this world there are no clean water and compare to that, of course you can drink the tap water here.
who stand in the lobby and it costs five times what it should, no matter whether you're a Pole or a foreigner
Yes, I know it and the Poles know and will not take this kind of taxis but not the foreigners. I don't think that there is a notice in the airport informing visitors about this? What kind of authority will allow this kind of taxi driver to stand in the lobby of an international airport (at least this is how it called) to rid off foreign visitors? Pls, is in the airport, not somewhere on the street. You think that this is OK??
The tap water here is perfectly safe to drink
It only depends on your standard. In many places in this world there are no clean water and compare to that, of course you can drink the tap water here.
anton888
6 Aug 2009
anton888
5 Aug 2009
Life / Things that annoy you in Poland. [114]
I can't agreed more!
they also don't know how to park the car properly, always at their own convinence on the expense of others; such as right in the middle of 2 parking spaces or on the pavement where people walk (go near a church on Sun). maybe in school they were not taught that it is wrong?? :-)
You will find in common practice as you have seen its quite different
I can't agreed more!
they drive like nutters
they also don't know how to park the car properly, always at their own convinence on the expense of others; such as right in the middle of 2 parking spaces or on the pavement where people walk (go near a church on Sun). maybe in school they were not taught that it is wrong?? :-)
anton888
5 Aug 2009
Life / Things that annoy you in Poland. [114]
Personnally I found it very annoying that many people think they are smarter than others by showing it on the road, breaking all the traffic rules, most of the times putting others in danger to gain a few second. Parking on the pavement right outside a parking that cost a few zloty.
Is there any particular reason for this kind of behaviour?? I found it very amasing to see this in a country which they always call themselves one of the most educated in Europe.
I bet someone is going to say it is much worst in india, china and of course russia.
Personnally I found it very annoying that many people think they are smarter than others by showing it on the road, breaking all the traffic rules, most of the times putting others in danger to gain a few second. Parking on the pavement right outside a parking that cost a few zloty.
Is there any particular reason for this kind of behaviour?? I found it very amasing to see this in a country which they always call themselves one of the most educated in Europe.
I bet someone is going to say it is much worst in india, china and of course russia.
anton888
23 Jul 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
Can you actually say what is going on in the region TODAY have nothing to do with Jew?? The housing they are building TODAY in occupied land is call 'jewish settlement'. The reason they occupied this land becuase "god promised them'.
I don't want to go deeper on this subject, but just can't stand a group of people keep calling themsleves victims TODAY when the incident happened even before most of this poeple was born and at the same time, tried to use this as an excuse to ignore other opinions, continue to destroy families of other religion...or tried to claim land, properties even in country like Poland.
I wrote before, what happened is wrong, but is history.
clowns among you who keep spouting nonsense slogans that are based on fantasies,
Can you actually say what is going on in the region TODAY have nothing to do with Jew?? The housing they are building TODAY in occupied land is call 'jewish settlement'. The reason they occupied this land becuase "god promised them'.
I don't want to go deeper on this subject, but just can't stand a group of people keep calling themsleves victims TODAY when the incident happened even before most of this poeple was born and at the same time, tried to use this as an excuse to ignore other opinions, continue to destroy families of other religion...or tried to claim land, properties even in country like Poland.
I wrote before, what happened is wrong, but is history.
anton888
23 Jul 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
Yes, was, is history now. Today, Isreal is on the other side, creating thousands and thousands of Palestinian victims, force them out of their home, taking their land, destroy the future of their children. This is still happening TODAY!!!
But every Jew was a victim
Yes, was, is history now. Today, Isreal is on the other side, creating thousands and thousands of Palestinian victims, force them out of their home, taking their land, destroy the future of their children. This is still happening TODAY!!!