USA, Canada / Polish person in America (firing a gun for the first time) [18]

I got a chance to go to a firing range this summer. I tested a Glock 9 mm and a few other hand guns, then an AR 15.

I found that I am a pretty good shot, which I didn't think would happen. I also found that I like the AR 15 better than hand guns.

Maybe someone can tell me this.....how does the weight of the AR 15 compare with similar weapons of its class? Is it heavier or lighter than other semi automatics?

History / Pomerania -a Polish land since the creation of Poland and the German invaders. [60]

skysoulmate

Lol

The French don't like to squabble over stuff like that, they are lovers, not fighters, ja? :)

History / Pomerania -a Polish land since the creation of Poland and the German invaders. [60]

LOL

Bratski just can't help himself sometimes! *grins*

As for "welcome back" , thanks but I never really left. I pop in a read threads every once in a while, but so much of it is the same stuff recycled, that I didn't really have anything to say. :)

I was not completely surprised that there is still fighting over places like Pomerania. Seems like in any place where there was more than one entity occupying the space at any given time, it causes a rift between the occupants past, present and future!

After reflecting on how ardent these discussions are (after how many years?) I now have a better understanding of why ppl in the Middle Eat will never be able to share the holy places among them selves. There is something in human nature that wants to say "this is mine, not yours!" that no can share. Oh well.

History / Pomerania -a Polish land since the creation of Poland and the German invaders. [60]

Wow, I still we are still fighting over cities that had Polish/German inhabitants! LOL
Anything NEW on PF?

Why not make one big thread an call it : "Contested Cities of Polish-German History: Gdansk, Silesia, Pomerania"

Then we can add any other cities that feel left out! :)

One stop fighting, you know, get it all done in one thread!

Law / Germany and Austria to fully open their labor market to Poles in 2011. Economic growth? [49]

Opening borders will surely lead to economic growth .....how can it not?
(unless all the Poles leave and migrate to those countries like the out-flux to the UK in recent years)
Besides, travel in other countries and experiencing other cultures is usually a mind-broadening experience.....for most people.

News / Smoking ban in Polish bars and restaurants (AT LAST!) [400]

In the US smoking is banned just about everywhere except outside!
And in Arizona, even if you are outside you have to be about 20 feet away from a door to a public building so the smoke won't blow inside.

Too many cute, young Poles smoke. Let's keep them pretty and handsome!
White teeth and fresh breath is way more sexy that stinky breath and fingers, and yellow teeth!

Get Healthy Europe!
:)

News / Poland - the least liked German neighbour. [210]


I actually think you can thank the US for that....we started the financial meltdown felt around the globe. *winces*
Be glad Germany still had some money to lend...they fared better than the rest as a result of conservative, frugal financial practices. Unlike so many others....including Wall Street.

Food / WHY IN POLAND PEOPLE DON'T USE ICE? [142]

I prefer cool, not cold beverages when exercising or when it is hot out.
I can slam a cool drink, but a cold one gives me "brain freeze".

Drink warm or cool water during a workout?
munfitnessblog.com/drink-warm-or-cool-water-during-workout

History / Actually, there never was any Polish-German hatred [149]


I'm not sure that would be enough, knowing you!
You're just a stubborn old man! *runs laughing*

History / Actually, there never was any Polish-German hatred [149]

Filios, be part of the change, dude!

News / THE ARMY OF POLAND - THE REALITY [383]


You seem so cozy wrapped up in those delusions.
The propaganda that Russia cranks out is stunning.
Sometimes I show the online English version of Pravda to friends so we can laugh at the spin that Ruskies put on current events. Its better than the Late Show with David Letterman.

History / Actually, there never was any Polish-German hatred [149]

TheOther
Instead of absorbing the attitudes taught in school, students might better served to be taught how to think independently, and without the baggage smeared across the pages of the history textbooks, ja?

News / THE ARMY OF POLAND - THE REALITY [383]

Russia will never be democratic as long as Putin draws breath.
And who knows, maybe he will be able to control Medevev from beyond the grave.
Rasputin would be so proud.

History / Actually, there never was any Polish-German hatred [149]

And what would those be exactly.

You guys need to learn how to clearly communicate!

History / Actually, there never was any Polish-German hatred [149]

Did you READ what I just said?

My whole proposition is to illustrate how people LEARN to hate.
What do you mean about history lessons?

*scratches head*

History / Actually, there never was any Polish-German hatred [149]


I think that when we look back at history in general, we discuss conflicts in terms of the peoples involved rather that the root causes of the conflicts. I was in a class yesterday where we were told that 95% of a problem or issue is over the "what" not the "who" in a situation (this came from a Harvard study of conflict).

I still insist (after 3 years of reading this forum) that hatred is a learned response.
If two peoples are constantly at odds over the "what" eventually it develops into an emotional response to the "who".

Nobody is born hating anybody.

Language / Poltran? (the free online Polish-English dictionary) - where's it gone? [48]


Poltran wasn't very good at translating in the first place.
Anyone who relied on them too much was bound to make horrible errors.

Life / WHEN DO THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD IN POLAND? [19]

This winter I bought myself a sophisticated alarm clock that could accommodate two different alarm settings. It also featured an automatic "time change" so that it would not be necessary to change the time for Daylight Savings each season. But I live in a place that doesn't have Daylight Savings (which I never understood anyway) so I have to remember now to undo the automatic setting. *rolls eyes*

Life / WHEN DO THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD IN POLAND? [19]

So you never had to wind it?

Life / WHEN DO THE CLOCKS GO FORWARD IN POLAND? [19]

I think its best if the clocks are left alone.
Who benefits from Daylight Savings anyway? Really, who?

History / Polish-German alliance. [489]

Or. we may just have to resort to cloning the Krauties.
I'll take one, please!

History / Polish-German alliance. [489]


No no no!
We need more blonde haired, blue eyed Deutschies! Stat! get on with it already! :p

History / Polish-German alliance. [489]

But BB, Germany's population growth is said to be declining.
BB, you need to have some babies, fast! :)

Food / Turkey for New Year's dinner in Poland? [29]


Actually some of us Yanks will have Turkey for both and be quite happy about it!
You can have the ham.....or whatever. :)

History / Life in communism vs democracy in Poland [234]

Someone recently told me that "there is no middle class" in Europe.
Not sure what he meant by that....

News / GERMANS WANT TO GERMANIZE KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS)! OUTRAGE! [1016]

Copernicus was an ethnic German with Polish loyalties.
Why not be HAPPY about that?

I don't get why all the fuss.
Get a life people.

Love / Are Polish Women cold and aloof? [249]


I'm not obessed with money either.
I have a roof over my head, clothes and food. That's enough.

Love / Are Polish Women cold and aloof? [249]

I am American and I am not slow.
S, that was a very rude statement, and untrue.

Off-Topic / PF - The Omnibus Edition [1502]

Hehe! And I thought Seanie was trying to cut down!

Funny as hell, Szar! :)

Language / Polish was chosen the HARDEST LANGUAGE in the world to learn... :D [1558]


Donkey, why do you know so much about languages? Do you have a degree in linguistics or something. I have seen you comment on language in threads with Crow about the movements of ancient Slavic tribes, and in the DNA thread involving language, and so now I am very curious. Is this a hobby or more than that? :)