Genealogy / Do you consider Gorals, Lemkos, and Silesians Poles? [35]

Ethnicity is irrelevant in the modern conception of the nation state, and besides do you honestly think that anyone is pure anything in central Europe?

Technically speaking the origins of the Kashubs is Baltic and Lemkos are Rusyn, but by now they would have a strong admixture of Polish blood meaning that this simply describes their past and not their present situation.

Poland's current Prime Minister is of Kashub origin. Gorals celebrating 3 May.

youtu.be/UrUYyHNUZXw

Genealogy / Do you consider Gorals, Lemkos, and Silesians Poles? [35]


Góralscyzna and Polscyzna are two sides of the same coin. If you look into the history of podhale during the romatic period, you will understand the importance of podhale and the Górals in the creative work of such great Poles lie Karol Szymanowski, Władysław Orkan, Moniuszko, Tetmajer, Witkiewicz, Witkacy....... and the list goes on

History / What do Poles owe to Germans? [451]


The Polish representatives putting the wishes of the Soviets into practice. The Soviets who were in Yalta, and agreed to allow Poland to have free and fair elections failed to deliver.


And how exactly would they have done that?


It was adopted legally, and it did not completely abolish democracy in Poland. It certainly curtailed it, but it did not abolish it.

History / What do Poles owe to Germans? [451]


What part of the 1935 constitution? The government in exile, in the absence of a democratically elected government in Poland, was seen as the legitimate representative of the people's will. Poland was under the soviet occupation until 1989, and its people were not allowed to express their will, so the government in exile did it on their behalf. The regime in Poland was illegitimate, because it failed to live up to its obligations as stipulated in the Yalta treaty, which means that all its subsequent actions were null and void.

History / What do Poles owe to Germans? [451]


I believe that all power is derived from the people for the people. Any modern government that does not draw its legitimacy from the people, is illegitimate in my view. The fact the Poland's democratically elected representative chose to take his seals of office from the last Polish President in exile means that the people saw the government in exile as their representatives during Poland's time of soviet occupation.

History / What do Poles owe to Germans? [451]


And you should remember that when Wa£ęsa was installed as Poland's first democratically elected post communist President, at the inauguration ceremony he received he seals of office from Poland's last President in exile Ryszard Kaczorowski. This clearly demonstrates the the previous regime was illegitimate in the eyes of the people.

Love / Do you think these renowned Poles are hot? [150]


The cheapest of cheap play boys, absolutely not.

Love / Do you think these renowned Poles are hot? [150]


I hate to brake it to you but for the most part they are fukc ugly(: They have no shadow cabinet, and I can only think of 2 MPs that might be classified as good looking (I am talking about PIS), you see unfortunately it's not only in their mental capacity that they are diminished.

I can only think of 2 PIS MPs that make the cut: Mariusz Kaminski and Elżbieta Rafalska (taking her age into account), the rest are real dogs.


No never not even close. I was going to put forward Sikorski, but Arlukowicz no way. As far as the cabinet goes we are going to have draw the line at Sikorski.

Love / Do you think these renowned Poles are hot? [150]


You have got to be a bit more flexible when it comes to politicians, don't forget it's show business for ugly people. I think this completes our cabinet list, although some might say that Gowin could be classified as handsome, if not exactly hot.

Love / Do you think these renowned Poles are hot? [150]


I know what you mean, very nice, she would give you something to hold on to. (:

Love / Do you think these renowned Poles are hot? [150]


Of course not(:
I agree with you in a sense, I don't like the fact that we live in this 24/7 media cycle in which everyone has to have a comment, or a response within the next hour. I think that this tarnishes statesmanship.

Love / Do you think these renowned Poles are hot? [150]


Well if they aren't hot, as you say and as you like, what is the problem? You know they didn't get to where they are today without having the competence to match.

Love / Do you think these renowned Poles are hot? [150]


Oooo, she's a bit of all right innit


As far as politicians go these to positively burn.

Love / Do you think these renowned Poles are hot? [150]


Both Biedron and Tusk are not, but I can think of several that are smokin. I will start with the cabinet first (I can't seem to be able to copy the image url, sow pawian you are going to have to do the image search and post them for me, please:

Joanna Much
Slawomir Nowak
Jacek Cichocki

History / Destructions of Poland thoughout centuries [55]

You should have started with the Mongol invasions Pawian. The 2nd Swedish invasion during the Northern War was almost just as destructive, from a political point of view even more so, because it meant that Poland became a Russian puppet afterwards.

Life / Unique Culture Aspects of Krakow [18]

The Krakowiak.

News / Poland's PiS = suspicion & fear? [70]


Well intellectually, you would certainly pass for a Russian. Like I said, no proof means that you, just like Kaczynsk, is lying.

News / Poland's PiS = suspicion & fear? [70]


No, by anybody who can think reasonably, which clearly doesn't inculde you.


No, he did not. And until you can proe otherwise, it will remain a lie.

News / Poland's PiS = suspicion & fear? [70]


I found the quote, and what he says is perfectly reasonable, when not taken out of context by the likes of you.


No I can't, because as you perfectly know, no such quote exists because he never said anything of that sort, so I am not sure why you are trying to defend Kaczynski’s lies.

News / Poland's PiS = suspicion & fear? [70]


I presume that you have a quote for that? And preferably not taken out of context?


Can you quote Palikot saying we must abandon our Polishness ?

News / Poland's PiS = suspicion & fear? [70]


Really, the last time I checked Poland was already independent.


Really, who are these people! Name one Mr Kaczynski, you fat ugly small liar.


Who is doing the questioning? Last time I checked it was Kaczynski calling Poland a Russian and German condominium (he is so Fuc*ing stupid that he doesn’t know that you can’t be a condominium for both, it’s either one or the other).


Hmmm I wonder why that would be, it wouldn't have anything to do with all those marches, accusing the government of murder and trying to divide Poles between good and bad?

The real tragedy of Smolensk, was that the other Kaczynski wasn't on that plane.

History / What do Poles owe to Hungarians? [263]

Csardas. One of the experiences i would like to one day enjoy, is sitting in a Budapest tavern, sipping Hungarian wine and listening/watching the Csardas:

youtube.com/watch?v=Meu3RJIVohU

Life / Polish sentimental ballads [38]


Not the version you provided, that is just a terrible blend, you can't call that highlander music.


I like the Aston Tango, quite a lot
I am also a big fan of "W tę noc upalną" - Tango sung by Ordonówna:

Life / Polish sentimental ballads [38]

Cicha woda

Krywan



Nad Tatrami

Life / Poland's concord of cultures [86]

lol :D

Life / Poland's concord of cultures [86]


The thing about the UK, is that they do it all for show, they know that PMQs is all about the performance. Most Labour MPs get along very well with the Tories privately. In Poland on the other hand, most PIS MPs genuinely hate PO MPs, publicly and privately.

History / What Hitler really thought about Poles? Hitler's letter to Himmler 1944 [111]

I am going to need a few more resources and links to believe this one, a lot of convincing is needed(:

Life / Polish sentimental ballads [38]

You can't get much better than this as far as ballads.
Pierwszy siwy włos- Marta Mirska:
youtube.com/embed/G-lnKUlILYU

News / The Political Circus of Poland [306]


This website is great it perfectly encapsulates the philosophy of Poland's current opposition party. It should be compulsory reading for all those who are interested in Polish politics.

I find it particularly gratifying that Kaczynski's full official title is presented, giving due regard to this great Polish patriot: Nasz Umiłowany Przywódca, Nowy Zbawiciel Wolski, niezłomny i charyzmatyczny, Cudownie Ocalony Prezes-Premier-prawie-Prezydent Jarosław (węg.: Jarosláth) Chwilowo-Odmieniony-Kaczyński

News / Achievements of the Tusk's Polish government [532]

No I am afraid that his Gallic arrogance is a bit too much for me. He still tries even though everything he has said has been refuted by pretty much everyone, but despite the fact that he has been wrong on every issue he still persists, i am not sure if that 's down to sheer stupidity and lack of shame or incredible determination. You have to understand that they're not quite as good as the Germans or English so they tend to overcompensate.