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7 Jul 2010
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6 Jul 2010
Law / Banking tax Procedure in Poland [14]
A similar capital gains tax is levied on savers in the US. And, likewise, it is the banks who withhold the tax and remit it to IRS i.e. Federal Government.
A similar capital gains tax is levied on savers in the US. And, likewise, it is the banks who withhold the tax and remit it to IRS i.e. Federal Government.
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6 Jul 2010
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5 Jul 2010
News / Komorowski won Poland's presidency vote? [125]
We want the missile defency systems in PL!!!! Come on... what is better than **** off Putin and feel a bit safer than now???
We want the missile defency systems in PL!!!! Come on... what is better than **** off Putin and feel a bit safer than now???
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5 Jul 2010
News / Will Komorowski be Poland's worst ever president? [72]
It is hard to imagine a president who would be worse than the late LK. Therefore, the answer is 'no', BK will not be the worst ever president. Unlikely.
It is hard to imagine a president who would be worse than the late LK. Therefore, the answer is 'no', BK will not be the worst ever president. Unlikely.
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5 Jul 2010
News / Komorowski won Poland's presidency vote? [125]
BK 52,63% after 95% precincts reported votes :-) Yippie!!!
BK 52,63% after 95% precincts reported votes :-) Yippie!!!
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5 Jul 2010
News / Komorowski won Poland's presidency vote? [125]
Not any more!!! :-) It is Komor 51,3 as of now.... but it ain't over till the fat lady sings :-)
Not any more!!! :-) It is Komor 51,3 as of now.... but it ain't over till the fat lady sings :-)
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5 Jul 2010
News / Komorowski won Poland's presidency vote? [125]
The fact that JK has, sort of, conceded defeat has nothing to do with actual results. This will have no impact on final official results. Unfortunately....
The fact that JK has, sort of, conceded defeat has nothing to do with actual results. This will have no impact on final official results. Unfortunately....
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5 Jul 2010
News / Komorowski won Poland's presidency vote? [125]
And if he continues to lead, we're in for another crappy presidency :-(
And if he continues to lead, we're in for another crappy presidency :-(
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4 Jul 2010
News / Komorowski won Poland's presidency vote? [125]
Let's hope BK will win. It will be much better for PL not to have a populist quarrelsome president like JK.
Let's hope BK will win. It will be much better for PL not to have a populist quarrelsome president like JK.
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2 Jul 2010
News / Komorowski - Russian stooge, traitor background [42]
Komorowski acted in accordance with the constitution. There was nothing premature about his actions, and they were 100% legal.
Komorowski acted in accordance with the constitution. There was nothing premature about his actions, and they were 100% legal.
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2 Jul 2010
Life / How do Polish people see homosexuality? [152]
All I meant to say is that your friends, by sticking to the closet, will not change peoples' attitude towards homosexuality. The acceptance can only grow if more gays/lesbians come out of the closet! As to them being abused.... I haven't heard of such cases at all recently, they rarely occur or get reported, I guess. Then again you will find homophobic bullies even in gay loving countries.
All I meant to say is that your friends, by sticking to the closet, will not change peoples' attitude towards homosexuality. The acceptance can only grow if more gays/lesbians come out of the closet! As to them being abused.... I haven't heard of such cases at all recently, they rarely occur or get reported, I guess. Then again you will find homophobic bullies even in gay loving countries.
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2 Jul 2010
Life / How do Polish people see homosexuality? [152]
If they are not willing to come out of the closet then level of acceptance will not change, right? I know quite a few who have come out of the closet and it serves them well.
If they are not willing to come out of the closet then level of acceptance will not change, right? I know quite a few who have come out of the closet and it serves them well.
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2 Jul 2010
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2 Jul 2010
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2 Jul 2010
Law / Length of time to receive confirmation of Polish Citizenship [26]
Really, like I said my friend's application was processed by the LA consulate. No problems, no lines. It was supposed to take 6 months and so it did. No lawyers involved.
Really, like I said my friend's application was processed by the LA consulate. No problems, no lines. It was supposed to take 6 months and so it did. No lawyers involved.
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1 Jul 2010
Language / Usage of Polish Verbs [14]
right, sush is right. wdać się w kogoś... is another great exmple, a quite different one from those previously mentioned
right, sush is right. wdać się w kogoś... is another great exmple, a quite different one from those previously mentioned
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1 Jul 2010
Language / Usage of Polish Verbs [14]
Easy, e.g.:
Przyczynił się do sukcesu operacji (np. wojskowej)
and as considers "wdawać się", here is another one:
"wdawać się w sprzeczkę" - to get involved in a quarrel.
:-)
Easy, e.g.:
Przyczynił się do sukcesu operacji (np. wojskowej)
and as considers "wdawać się", here is another one:
"wdawać się w sprzeczkę" - to get involved in a quarrel.
:-)
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1 Jul 2010
Language / Usage of Polish Verbs [14]
Rarely used, but, first expression that comes to mind is:
wdawać się w dyskusję = to (heavily) get involved in a discussion
Rarely used, but, first expression that comes to mind is:
wdawać się w dyskusję = to (heavily) get involved in a discussion
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30 Jun 2010
Work / Work Permits and dependants for US citizen (hired by a school in Poland) [6]
You can travel at any time, before or after "90 days" - it's a free country. Now if you have no residence here then going to Ukraine or Belarus would be an option as you get a stamp from them on the border. However painful that experience could be....
You can travel at any time, before or after "90 days" - it's a free country. Now if you have no residence here then going to Ukraine or Belarus would be an option as you get a stamp from them on the border. However painful that experience could be....
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30 Jun 2010
Language / będzie potrafił? [34]
Nie umiem po rosyjsku is acceptable - but it is not standard educated Polish. Nie znam rosyjskiego would be better. Or: Nie umiem mówić po rosyjsku - is also correct. However if you use it, 90% of my compatriots would not even blink an eye.
Nie potrafię razem iść do kina - sounds weird and no one would say that. Mind you, "potrafię" means (more or less) "to know how to do sth". Check these out:
Nie potrafię zawiązać krawata.
Nie potrafię mówić tak płynnie jak ty.
Potrafię policzyć do stu po angielsku.
Potrafię zreperować auto.
And by the way (from Wiki....): różnica znaczeniowa między „umieć” a „potrafić”: „umieć” dotyczy głównie wiedzy nabytej teoretycznie, a „potrafić” –- praktycznie
Nie umiem po rosyjsku is acceptable - but it is not standard educated Polish. Nie znam rosyjskiego would be better. Or: Nie umiem mówić po rosyjsku - is also correct. However if you use it, 90% of my compatriots would not even blink an eye.
Nie potrafię razem iść do kina - sounds weird and no one would say that. Mind you, "potrafię" means (more or less) "to know how to do sth". Check these out:
Nie potrafię zawiązać krawata.
Nie potrafię mówić tak płynnie jak ty.
Potrafię policzyć do stu po angielsku.
Potrafię zreperować auto.
And by the way (from Wiki....): różnica znaczeniowa między „umieć” a „potrafić”: „umieć” dotyczy głównie wiedzy nabytej teoretycznie, a „potrafić” –- praktycznie
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30 Jun 2010
History / Poland should compensate for Soviet-seized property? [6]
From what I know, compensations for those assets were being dispensed already under communist governments. My parents' neighbors received a nice plot of land in the center of town for that matter. Do I think everyone got compensated nicely and fairly? Probably not. After all, no compensation was given for palaces or estates or for those who rotted in Siberia or (when lucky) escaped Soviet Union with the Anders' Army....
From what I know, compensations for those assets were being dispensed already under communist governments. My parents' neighbors received a nice plot of land in the center of town for that matter. Do I think everyone got compensated nicely and fairly? Probably not. After all, no compensation was given for palaces or estates or for those who rotted in Siberia or (when lucky) escaped Soviet Union with the Anders' Army....
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30 Jun 2010
Law / Length of time to receive confirmation of Polish Citizenship [26]
Bull..... My friend got his confirmation (via consulate in LA) in 6 months. So if it's any longer go and investigate. Good luck!
Bull..... My friend got his confirmation (via consulate in LA) in 6 months. So if it's any longer go and investigate. Good luck!
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30 Jun 2010
News / Poland's successful big business? [5]
So be it. State ownership of companies generates only corruption. As long as they pay polish taxes the owners can be Martians as well :-)
So be it. State ownership of companies generates only corruption. As long as they pay polish taxes the owners can be Martians as well :-)
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30 Jun 2010
News / Poland's successful big business? [5]
Use internet and find more.... Comarch, Orlen, Lotos, PKO BP, Inglot, Reserved, KGHM, PGNiG, PSE, to name a few, not to mention numerous food processing companies.
Use internet and find more.... Comarch, Orlen, Lotos, PKO BP, Inglot, Reserved, KGHM, PGNiG, PSE, to name a few, not to mention numerous food processing companies.
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29 Jun 2010
News / Komorowski - Russian stooge, traitor background [42]
Smear tactics - that's what PiS followers have mastered well.... Go Bronek go!!!
Smear tactics - that's what PiS followers have mastered well.... Go Bronek go!!!
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29 Jun 2010
News / Candidates for presidency in Poland: Situation in Belarus is a real challenge [7]
Frankly, after that debate, I think JK is an idiot!
Frankly, after that debate, I think JK is an idiot!
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28 Jun 2010
Language / będzie potrafił? [34]
Mogę to zrobić = I can do it
Potrafię to zrobić = I know how to do it
Mogę to zrobić = I can do it
Potrafię to zrobić = I know how to do it
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27 Jun 2010
History / Give back Lwow to Poland and Kaliningrad to Germany - is it possible? [198]
Bratwurst is right.... I crave bratwurst and so it appears I have to go to Berlin again :-)
Bratwurst is right.... I crave bratwurst and so it appears I have to go to Berlin again :-)
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26 Jun 2010
News / US shouldn't interfere in Polish election (Polish-American Advocacy Initiative) [60]
Kaczynski's fans are completely deluded about who he is.... It is he who is pro-russian even though he denies it. A destroyer of democracy, that's who he is!
Kaczynski's fans are completely deluded about who he is.... It is he who is pro-russian even though he denies it. A destroyer of democracy, that's who he is!