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Posts by Spaceman77  

Joined: 12 Sep 2009 / Male ♂
Last Post: 13 Jan 2012
Threads: Total: 3 / Live: 2 / Archived: 1
Posts: Total: 58 / Live: 50 / Archived: 8
From: USA
Speaks Polish?: no
Interests: Poland, Friends

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Spaceman77   
15 Sep 2009
Language / Polish Lessons Units [189]

Thank You very much!!! I've been trying to find something like this!.
You have a good soul!
Spaceman77   
17 Sep 2009
UK, Ireland / Cheap calls to the UK from Poland [30]

Dzien dobry!

I would recommend something I used every day to talk to my father (yes, I talk to him every day... jajaja). He is in Venezuela and I'm in Houston. We talk all we want for only 19 US dollars a year.

It's called, MagicJack. Its a device that you can buy online and will give you your own number. You plug the thing on the USB port of you PC and thats it. on the other end, you plug a regular phone and you are set to call for free to any number in the US and Canada.

However, you want to call to the UK. All you have to do in this case is get a second magicjack and send it to your family in the UK. Then, you can call them to their magicjack number. Each magicjack is 39 US$ and it includes your first year. I think it's fabulous, but if you don't like VOIP devices, then I suggest you find a very cheap plan to call from your landline phone. (perhaps prepaid cards).

Good luck!
Spaceman77   
22 Dec 2009
Food / Why is it that some Polish people refuse to eat anything that is not Polish? [120]

I'm not polish, but I would eat polish food every day if possible!!!
I got tired of american food and mexican food. For me, polish food is the best. But that's just me and my own personal taste for food.

Unfortunately, I'm surrounded by american, mexican and center-american food, since I live in Texas, US. And it has been years since I enjoyed good food from my grandma who is Polish and knew how to cook good polish food.

Once again... My own personal taste.
It is possible that you miss your country's food so bad, that are now complaining about poles eating their own dishes on a daily basis.

I don't blame you, but I don't blame the poles either.
Spaceman77   
22 Dec 2009
USA, Canada / REFUSED A HOLIDAY VISA TO THE U.S CAUSE IM POLISH [323]

**** them!

I Agree!
More over... Why go to the US in the first place, when there are plenty of cities around the world that will receive tourists with opened arms. Too many places you can visit that are (by far) a lot better then those decaying cities in the US.

Not only that... But New York City? You have to be kidding me! That's one of the most dangerous cities in the world. If you don't get killed or robbed, you will end up asking yourself... What's here to visit? Perhaps the Statue of Liberty. Ironically, the symbol of hope for immigrants.

When you can finally obtain a visa to go to New York, make sure you snap a picture of the text written underneath the statue of liberty:

"...Give me your tired, your poor,
Your huddled masses yearning to breathe free,
The wretched refuse of your teeming shore.
Send these, the homeless, tempest-tossed to me,
I lift my lamp beside the golden door!"

Then walk away from that little island and you will be surrounded with anti-immigrant and racist propaganda everywhere.
Spaceman77   
5 Jan 2010
USA, Canada / Differences in How Polish People Raise a Child and How Americans Raise a Child [149]

Sorry for the intrusion. But I must mention that I live in America too.
You have just described my wife when we had all of our three children. They looked like wrapped tamales even when it was hot. She slept with each kid on the bed just to make sure they would sleep OK and would wake up at 3 in the morning just to make sure they are breathing OK. The difference is... my wife is mexican.

So obviously, it doesn't have anything to do with nationality. I would dare to say that it has to do with "morality".

You see... American women don't treat their kids the way a polish or mexican woman would.
In result, you have kids that are having sex at the age of 9, or doing heavy drugs at the age of 13, 14. That's why you have shootings inside schools every year in america, when you don't see that on any other country. Why? because parents don't show love to their kids. They don't protect them enough.

That's why, my friend, you should be proud of your wife and love her even more. She is raising a kid with love that would grow to be a fine man; and not a punk that is going to make tomorrow's news.

Just my opinion.
Spaceman77   
2 Feb 2010
News / Poland: In Top First 15 Countries in the WORLD by the number of CRIMES [286]

I say thats just a bunch of Crap.
I'm from Venezuela, and I can tell you that violence and crimes in Venezuela CAN NOT be less then in Poland.What they show on those sites is really laughable. There are 50 + murders in CARACAS ONLY every weekend. I can not imagine 50 + murders in Warsaw every weekend to place Poland as a more violent country then Venezuela. Come on!

I think Poland is one of the safest places on earth if you don't like to get in trouble.
If you don't like violence. You shall not find it.
Spaceman77   
16 Feb 2010
Life / Feeling ashamed of my Polish heritage. [237]

Tymoteusz
Very well said.
I live in America, but I was born in South America, after my grandparents struggled a lot to find a safe place for my parents. If it wasn't for the war, and other calamities of destiny we wouldn't be discussing this here.

I don't speak a word of polish yet, (although I'm learning). And I have never been in poland before. But with God as my witness I'm so proud to be of polish descendant!!

The collective spirit of the poles and their believes are the first reasons why I'm so proud of my last name.
I wish I could move to Poland one day and return the family blood to its original place.
Spaceman77   
9 Mar 2010
Language / Pimsleur's Polish Lessons [38]

I just finished Lesson 30 last weekend. But remember that you have to repeat each lesson until you feel comfortable enough to start the next one.

Unfortunately, the Pimsleur system will not teach you how to read or write, and I think this is crucial.
I just received by mail my complete course of Rossetta Stone for Polish which I will start next week.
Supposedly, Rosseta Stone will teach how to "think" in Polish.
I already tried a few lessons and I loved it.

Pimsleur system doesn't have level 2 or 3. But Rossetta Store does.
Spaceman77   
15 Mar 2010
Love / Italian girl has a question about a Polish man [21]

Just give me a number to text you and you won't have to worry about me getting lost for days at a time. I'll text you every day if you want me to. And I will marry you if you need me to do so. Did you say you are a model?
Spaceman77   
14 Apr 2010
Work / A few questions for regarding EU and Poland - worker registration [8]

Hello, I want to apologize beforehand for my ignorance in this matter, but after searching for long hours I couldn't find a better place for clear answers than here.

Here is the thing... I understand Poland became a full member of the E.U. in 2004. (Congratulations!!). But I understand Poles that want to live and work in the UK need to register with WRS (Worker Registration Scheme) if they want to work for more than one month there.

- Is this something that requires a YES or NO answer from UK authorities? In other words, Can it be denied? or is it always approved but it needs to be done anyway (bureaucracy).

- Do English citizens have to do the same in Poland?

- How long until Poles wouldn't need to register anymore. Will this change in the future?

- Are there other countries inside the E.U. that requires registration as well?

Thank you very much in advance.!!!
Spaceman77   
19 Apr 2010
UK, Ireland / Polish immigrants in the UK - victims or criminals?! [126]

This happens everywhere.
I think that all immigrants in all countries will sooner or later feel uncomfortable with the treatment they receive in their new home.
For example, I live in the U.S. and being latino is a problem here.
Indeed, there are a few bad apples, but because of those few bad apples, then all latinos are the focus of a new Anti-immigration wave. Like "hate" agains all hispanic regardless their nationality.

Specially if you live in Texas, where all the red-necks show their xenophobia and their ignorance on everything they do.

You see, when the native habitants of a country have a false sense of superiority, then, this is how they act. By attacking immigrants from inferior countries (Inferior, according to them).

For example, americans think they own the world, therefore, they demand that all undocumented immigrants be deported and kicked out of the U.S. However, they don't understand that emigrating to the US by legal means is next to impossible. Nonetheless, they want to close the borders and seal it off, so that no one would come and steal their land. They forget that this is a nation that was made and forged by immigrants.

In the U.K. something similar is going on. They believe that the U.K is superior to other countries and therefore, their collective ego dictates that they should reject other countries and its citizens.

A newspaper showing some news where a pole is committing a crime is just an excuse to fuel their hate.

The hate starts with the very reporter who writes the news. The nationality of the criminal doesn't really matter. There are criminals in every country. But the fact that they want to state the nationality of a criminal is what shows you that, to them. It matters.

It's called ignorance, insecurity and low self stem. You should just ignore them and live your live with your head up.
Spaceman77   
20 Apr 2010
UK, Ireland / Polish immigrants in the UK - victims or criminals?! [126]

yes but mostly legal ones and it is possible to immigrate to usa lagally.. most of the people here got here legally, ok?

Back in those days... Even Bin Laden would've been able to come to the U.S. legally. There was no immigration enforcement. Ok?

not really.. no issues here

Yeah right!
Spaceman77   
26 Apr 2010
Life / Smoking vs. Grilling on Balconies / High Rises in Poland [66]

I agree with all the first replies.
Being concerned about your neighbors is a good think and I'm sure you are appreciated among them.
But smoke from a grill shouldn't bother anyone. (Unless they are broke and hungry). But if Poland is a free country, then, I'm sure poles would be a opened to watching one of its neighbors have some fun grilling a nice and juicy T-bone.

Just make sure you don't burn the place down....
Spaceman77   
12 May 2010
Life / Anything like netflix in Poland? [27]

Stop the suffer. You can still watch Netflix in great Poland:

clickfornick.com/tvonline/2008/11/how-to-watch-netflix-abroad-watch-netflix-outside-the-usa.html
Spaceman77   
12 May 2010
Life / Anything like netflix in Poland? [27]

I understand now. I was thinking that you needed a streaming service, but it turns out that you need a DVD rental place. Unfortunately I'm not in great and beautiful Poland yet and won't be able to recommend one.

But I'm sure you will be able to find a decent movie rental company out there.
Good Luck!
Spaceman77   
24 May 2010
Life / Apple v IBM computers in Poland [37]

I must admit I'm a Mac fan. I have the latest Macbook Pro 17" and don't regret spending the extra money.
I never had any problems related to any virus with my mac. And I have been a Mac user since 6 years ago. This is my third Mac. (I keep selling it to in order to buy a new one).

When I was running on Windows-based computer, I had to do a factory format every so often because of all the spyware and virus related problems that no amount of anti-virus softwares can protect.

Those problems are a thing of the past with Mac.
I'm sorry if the prices are so high that not everyone can afford them.
My opinion is, that I can not afford to have a computer that will slow me down due to a very inefficient OS.
Spaceman77   
1 Jun 2010
News / Warsaw a "big winner" in city life quality index [26]

I don't trust this ranking Krakow, Wroclaw and Poznan do not make it into the top 50 BUT CHICAGO DOES!!

You have a good point.
When you read that Chicago's standard of living is better the Warsaw... You know something smells "fishy" here.
Spaceman77   
9 Jun 2010
Life / Ipad 3G in Poland [6]

Has anyone used the Ipad 3g In Poland?
I know 3G service in Poland is good, but I was wondering if anyone had successfully used the 3G service in Poland using a local wireless network (to avoid roaming charges). If so.

How much are you paying for it a month? is it available in many parts of important cities?
Thanks in advance.
Spaceman77   
5 Jul 2010
News / Komorowski won Poland's presidency vote? [125]

It is impossible to have good pensions when you don't have youngs to sustain them

Very well said. To think that immigration is bad is a big mistake.
Immigrants are very important to any nation that wants to become an economic superpower.
Sorry for all the xenophobic racist and anti-imigrants folks. But it's the truth.... Read the books and see for yourselves how the economic superpowers of this world had in the past a direct relationship with the youth coming from other parts of the world.
Spaceman77   
19 Aug 2010
Life / WOULD YOU MOVE BACK TO POLAND IF.... [73]

Wowow! Lol
It has been a few weeks since the last time I read another funny-racist tread from another unsecured white boy who thinks white people are superior and smarter.

He actually asks the questions as if it was being a serious and intelligent inquire. Xenophobic people suck!
I'm so glad poles in general are tolerant. Of course, like in every place, there are a few bad apples. But Poland is in general is a country of tolerant people who have better things to do rather than find the differences in races and nationalities.
Spaceman77   
25 Aug 2010
Life / Internet access and cost in Krakow! Please help. [20]

3G internet has a limit here in the U.S. (and anywhere for that matter).
2 GB per month for 25$ using AT&T.
But home Internet is virtually unlimited in almost all countries. I would imagine it is the same in Poland. unless you are using the old and pre-historic dial-up connection.