TheOther
10 Nov 2009
Life / Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? [472]
That's a Polish magazine cover, isn't it?
That is a German magazine cover
That's a Polish magazine cover, isn't it?
TheOther
10 Nov 2009
History / Polish hatred towards Jews... [1290]
Is that supposed to happen after "Jewish Kissing" (thinking of French kissing)? Poor girls.
Her breasts didn't fall off
Is that supposed to happen after "Jewish Kissing" (thinking of French kissing)? Poor girls.
TheOther
10 Nov 2009
Life / Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? [472]
Judging from your recent posts you seem to be one.
They're all douches
Judging from your recent posts you seem to be one.
TheOther
11 Nov 2009
USA, Canada / Do many Polish people in America hate Americans? [592]
Not many left, though. :(
domestic producers here
Not many left, though. :(
TheOther
11 Nov 2009
USA, Canada / Do many Polish people in America hate Americans? [592]
ShawnH
I hope there is a way. You can produce as much as you want; if you don't have consumers who have enough money in their pockets to buy your products, you're going down the drain anyway. With unemployment rising to new heights people are not willing to spend, I'm afraid.
ShawnH
I hope there is a way. You can produce as much as you want; if you don't have consumers who have enough money in their pockets to buy your products, you're going down the drain anyway. With unemployment rising to new heights people are not willing to spend, I'm afraid.
TheOther
11 Nov 2009
USA, Canada / Do many Polish people in America hate Americans? [592]
It's all in the name of shareholder value, and the only ones really benefitting from globalism are the big corporations. We will never get those cozy 1950's back and minimum wage jobs will probably be the norm for many in the future.
Now with globalism, the middle class is under attack
It's all in the name of shareholder value, and the only ones really benefitting from globalism are the big corporations. We will never get those cozy 1950's back and minimum wage jobs will probably be the norm for many in the future.
TheOther
11 Nov 2009
Life / Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? [472]
<vbg>
I just don't like it if someone is pissing on his own people just to score some points, that's all.
<vbg>
how am I acting like a douche
I just don't like it if someone is pissing on his own people just to score some points, that's all.
TheOther
11 Nov 2009
Life / Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? [472]
Depends on the way how you do it.
but we need to make fun of ourselves sometimes, agreed?
Depends on the way how you do it.
TheOther
11 Nov 2009
Life / Polish stereotypes of other nationalities!? [472]
Looking at the demographics, Poland might not have any Poles either in three decades.
so in 2 - 3 decades we wont have any gerrie minority
Looking at the demographics, Poland might not have any Poles either in three decades.
TheOther
11 Nov 2009
USA, Canada / Do many Polish people in America hate Americans? [592]
beckski
Very true, but there are still some folks out there (as seen on PF recently...) who would say that it is the god given right of the corporations to exploit their employees like slaves. The free market solves all our problems, or not? ;)
beckski
Very true, but there are still some folks out there (as seen on PF recently...) who would say that it is the god given right of the corporations to exploit their employees like slaves. The free market solves all our problems, or not? ;)
TheOther
12 Nov 2009
Love / How to please Polish women? [216]
You must be a masochist if you enjoy being under the thumb of your lady. Which reminds me of a conversation between a masochist and a sadist:
Masochist: "Torture me"
Sadist: "No"
Masochist: "Thank you"
:)
Unique, singular and without scruples when it comes to getting her way and making sure you don't get yours....and to be honest I love it.
You must be a masochist if you enjoy being under the thumb of your lady. Which reminds me of a conversation between a masochist and a sadist:
Masochist: "Torture me"
Sadist: "No"
Masochist: "Thank you"
:)
TheOther
13 Nov 2009
USA, Canada / Do many Polish people in America hate Americans? [592]
Hate? In what century are you living?
Just too difficult and expensive to get into.
I know a lot Poles who hate Americans!!! But never as much as GERMANS
Hate? In what century are you living?
Americans have the best universities in the world statistically
Just too difficult and expensive to get into.
TheOther
14 Nov 2009
News / Mass immigration to Poland - article and response [479]
Your remarks are not very helpful, folks, and almost as narrow-minded as BrutalButchers' ones. That guy is just living in Germany, but he's most likely not a German (maybe a Spaniard?):
Not a coincidence.
Anyway didn't Germany have problems with another religion in the past? Jews I think? I thought I heard something about that somewhere...
Your remarks are not very helpful, folks, and almost as narrow-minded as BrutalButchers' ones. That guy is just living in Germany, but he's most likely not a German (maybe a Spaniard?):
TheOther
14 Nov 2009
News / Mass immigration to Poland - article and response [479]
I don't get it either, but that's not what I meant. Weren't you implying that BrutalButcher's weird view has something to do with his residency in Germany? If I misunderstood, then I apologize.
I don't get it either, but that's not what I meant. Weren't you implying that BrutalButcher's weird view has something to do with his residency in Germany? If I misunderstood, then I apologize.
TheOther
16 Nov 2009
TheOther
19 Nov 2009
Genealogy / Red Hair - recessive gene from Poland? [108]
There was a Scottish immigration to Prussia:
electricscotland.com/history/prussia/index.htm
electricscotland.com/history/germany/scotsndx.htm
There was scottish immigration to poland
There was a Scottish immigration to Prussia:
electricscotland.com/history/prussia/index.htm
electricscotland.com/history/germany/scotsndx.htm
TheOther
19 Nov 2009
News / GERMANS WANT TO GERMANIZE KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS)! OUTRAGE! [1016]
As much as the truth is taught in American and Polish schools... :)
Does Russia and Germany even teach the truth to their people?
As much as the truth is taught in American and Polish schools... :)
TheOther
20 Nov 2009
News / GERMANS WANT TO GERMANIZE KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS)! OUTRAGE! [1016]
That's exactly what I was saying. Every country tries to present itself in the most positive way, I guess. To achieve that goal it doesn't "hurt" to rewrite history a little, or so they think.
That's exactly what I was saying. Every country tries to present itself in the most positive way, I guess. To achieve that goal it doesn't "hurt" to rewrite history a little, or so they think.
TheOther
24 Nov 2009
News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]
These statements contradict themselves.
I know a few satanists
(I move in very eclectic social circles),
(I move in very eclectic social circles),
These statements contradict themselves.
TheOther
30 Nov 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
IMHO, that's nothing unusual and can be found in all former East Bloc countries.
3. The way that the Communist mentality seems so entrenched. When did the Berlin Wall come down?
IMHO, that's nothing unusual and can be found in all former East Bloc countries.
TheOther
1 Dec 2009
Genealogy / Are all Poles blue eyed and blonde? [451]
Don't know about the poles, but the dancers are definitely not... :)
Are all poles blue eyed and blonde???
Don't know about the poles, but the dancers are definitely not... :)
TheOther
1 Dec 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
The Wall and the fortified border between the GDR and West Germany was there to keep everybody in - including the Poles.
and wot has a GERMAN wall got to do with Poland
The Wall and the fortified border between the GDR and West Germany was there to keep everybody in - including the Poles.
TheOther
1 Dec 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
It will become memory as soon as everyone who actually lived behind the Iron Curtain is dead. I have friends in East Berlin who are really nostalgic when it comes to the communist past of the GDR. They see everything in a rosy light (ie, in the old system there was no unemployment, there were kindergarten spots for everyone, there was free healthcare, bla bla bla) even though they are now very successful business people. I'm always making fun of them because I don't understand how you can be a successful capitalist and at the same time a nostalgic commie.
If it is still so deeply rooted, when does it become a memory?
It will become memory as soon as everyone who actually lived behind the Iron Curtain is dead. I have friends in East Berlin who are really nostalgic when it comes to the communist past of the GDR. They see everything in a rosy light (ie, in the old system there was no unemployment, there were kindergarten spots for everyone, there was free healthcare, bla bla bla) even though they are now very successful business people. I'm always making fun of them because I don't understand how you can be a successful capitalist and at the same time a nostalgic commie.
TheOther
1 Dec 2009
News / Crucifixes to stay in Polish schools [364]
LOL, an ex-alcoholic who believed that God gives him orders? Quite frightning that this guy was the most powerful man on Earth, don't you think?
guardian.co.uk/world/2005/oct/07/iraq.usa
G.W.B. was a wise president.
LOL, an ex-alcoholic who believed that God gives him orders? Quite frightning that this guy was the most powerful man on Earth, don't you think?
guardian.co.uk/world/2005/oct/07/iraq.usa
TheOther
2 Dec 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
It will probably take a few more decades, but sooner or later the Poles will find out that having kids is a huge investment and responsibility in an increasingly challenging world. And they will also find out that having children at a very young age will cut the best years of their lifes somewhat short. I've seen many, many relationships falling apart because people got married and had kids at an early age. Well, but maybe I just had the wrong friends, who knows... :)
It will probably take a few more decades, but sooner or later the Poles will find out that having kids is a huge investment and responsibility in an increasingly challenging world. And they will also find out that having children at a very young age will cut the best years of their lifes somewhat short. I've seen many, many relationships falling apart because people got married and had kids at an early age. Well, but maybe I just had the wrong friends, who knows... :)
TheOther
2 Dec 2009
Life / 3 reasons why you hate Poland. [1049]
Peoples' faith is an important factor, but the catholic church might lose its grip on the younger generation if more and more of the kids live in western countries, don't you think?
I agree. You are more mature then and your financial background is much more stable.
That might change once the older generation is gone. Poland is not an island and western culture is very attractive to many youngsters.
in Poland they stay together as they usually dont have any other viable options.
Peoples' faith is an important factor, but the catholic church might lose its grip on the younger generation if more and more of the kids live in western countries, don't you think?
Probably should wait to early 30's.
I agree. You are more mature then and your financial background is much more stable.
Plus there is lower social acceptability of premarital cohabitation than in the west.
That might change once the older generation is gone. Poland is not an island and western culture is very attractive to many youngsters.
TheOther
5 Dec 2009
Polonia / Poles in Norway? Polish community in Oslo. [43]
Hmmmm, the Poles shouldn't forget their heritage, but if the Turks in Europe do it the locals say that they are not willing to integrate?
Hmmmm, the Poles shouldn't forget their heritage, but if the Turks in Europe do it the locals say that they are not willing to integrate?
TheOther
8 Dec 2009
Life / The Poles - do they "bumble" through life? [29]
No, he was the plumber repairing the toilets on the top floor of the Deutsche Bank headquarters...
Was your brother fixing the bank's TV antennae?
No, he was the plumber repairing the toilets on the top floor of the Deutsche Bank headquarters...
TheOther
9 Dec 2009
Genealogy / ABOUT KUKULKA [42]
Hellen
First of all: your great grandmother wasn't born in Poland, but either in Prussia/ German Empire, Austria-Hungary or Russia (sorry, I'm too lazy right now to look up where Jodlowska/Tarnow was). Poland did not exist in the 1880's. Regarding the passenger lists, I would do it the other way round. Try to find the ship she used to travel to the US first (port of departure might have been Bremen or Hamburg), so that you have an indication where she might have lived after immigration. Find the nearest port to that place and it might be the one from where she left to Denmark.
Hellen
First of all: your great grandmother wasn't born in Poland, but either in Prussia/ German Empire, Austria-Hungary or Russia (sorry, I'm too lazy right now to look up where Jodlowska/Tarnow was). Poland did not exist in the 1880's. Regarding the passenger lists, I would do it the other way round. Try to find the ship she used to travel to the US first (port of departure might have been Bremen or Hamburg), so that you have an indication where she might have lived after immigration. Find the nearest port to that place and it might be the one from where she left to Denmark.
TheOther
9 Dec 2009
History / What British unit liberated Poland in 1945?? [445]
Are you really sure that Britain declared war on Germany for the noble cause of protecting democracy and freedom, and to help Poland? Could it be that it was more like being worried about Germany getting too strong and challenging the power of the Empire? What interest could Britain possibly have in an unimportant (sorry...) country like Poland? Sometimes I believe that all this "we fought for freedom and democracy" crap is simple propaganda.
Britain did not fight for just Britain, we fought for all decent people in Europe, including Germans, to free them from the Nazi's.
Are you really sure that Britain declared war on Germany for the noble cause of protecting democracy and freedom, and to help Poland? Could it be that it was more like being worried about Germany getting too strong and challenging the power of the Empire? What interest could Britain possibly have in an unimportant (sorry...) country like Poland? Sometimes I believe that all this "we fought for freedom and democracy" crap is simple propaganda.