Off-Topic / USA News and Poland - part 8 [1555]

Your fatal mistake is saying what they propose is brutal. It is not. Another thing you are missing is the general sentiment of the American people on this issue, which is they want this problem fixed. Even some on the left are crying for something to be done.

The repubs may lose, but it won't have anything to do with issues; but with campaign strategies and mechanics. They get their campaigning together and it could by a windfall for repubs this year...and that's where my confidence is weak-they seem to not have gotten the memo on the realities of today's campaigning.

Off-Topic / USA News and Poland - part 8 [1555]

No, they realize its a threat to them having political power. They realize that unlike in the past the institutional mechanisms that used to form immigrants into US citizens is no longer there. Instead, the institutions inform migrants how to receive government benefits, curtail the law, and preach neo-marxist rhetoric that says these migrants are oppressed.

It's madness, and it seems the repubs have finally realized their power is truly threatened by it.

Off-Topic / USA News and Poland - part 8 [1555]


It's been bad in the past, but I don't recall it this bad...by a long shot.

If for no other reason, this is why I'll support Trump...and pray repubs win majority and they actually do something about this, which I think they will because they know the demographic change of this deluge doesn't benefit them electorally n

History / What should Russia and Poland do to become if not friends, then at least not enemies? [939]

Those are relatively recent guys. I'm talking about the 70's and 80's: guys like Carl Lewis, Ronaldo Nehemiah, Edwin Moses.

Besides, let's not forget the recent Russian doping scandal; which is not to say Americans and everyone else aren't doping.


Technically, correct; because there wasn't a developed professional system in those countries. Your guys were typically mid-20's. Our guys were mostly college athletes back then.

History / What should Russia and Poland do to become if not friends, then at least not enemies? [939]

No, you (and the East Germans) we're routinely out-doping us. 😀

History / What should Russia and Poland do to become if not friends, then at least not enemies? [939]


Yeah, even back then when I was but a decent young athletic lad, I thought we should've shown the Soviets up by beating their a$$es in competition at the Olympic games.

History / What should Russia and Poland do to become if not friends, then at least not enemies? [939]


I agree. Sport isn't politics. Terrible sportsmanship and immature , IMO.

Who won the match, BTW?

Work / Find a job in Poznan-best website [7]

Back in the day when I was considering moving to Poznan and looking for possible employment, I came across Franklin Templeton Investments who had jobs that required the languages you speak.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]

We've tried everything: beatings, electric shock, medications, therapy...he's still afflicted.

Life / Poland's birthrate on the decline [480]


There are more and more surveys showing that women are feeling betrayed by the feminist ethos. As they are lonely and desiring a family in their middle age after buying into the " you don't need a family to be fulfilled" slogan.

The obvious deleterious results of modernity's war against human nature is manifesting itself more and more.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]


I wouldn't call it disgusting, just not my taste. My son likes it, but he puts ketchup on tomatoes.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]


Officially on my list.

During my first visit to Poland in 2001, I trekked up to Kalwaria Zebrzydowska. In its cafeteria, I experienced the Polish peculiarity of putting ketchup on pizza--what is a pilgrimage without penance. :)

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History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]


Neither do I, but it is now on my list of places to visit...or, in this case, pilgrimage.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]


Is Poland experiencing a shortage of workers in the trades? We have a significant shortage over here in America. They forecast it could become critical in a decade or two if they don't recruit new workers asap.

Love / Smitten and Wondering [80]

@Scorpio411

Since you are an active member of your parish, ask your priest what his thoughts are on your predicament since he knows you better than any of us.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]


Looks like a very warm and elegant space.

Off-Topic / The Pope has officially approved the blessing of same-sex couples [60]


Bad theology. Blessings are imparted on all kinds of groups and couples. During the Sacrament of Matrimony, for example.

The Church's job is not to codify criminal laws, Novi. That's for civil authorities to do. It inly states the morality of such an act.

Off-Topic / The Pope has officially approved the blessing of same-sex couples [60]

*They are not talking about medicines and therapies to treat a disease....

Off-Topic / The Pope has officially approved the blessing of same-sex couples [60]

The author of the Declaration answers some questions:

pillarcatholic.com/p/cardinal-fernandez-same-sex-blessing

Couples are blessed. The union is not blessed, for the reasons that the declaration repeatedly explains about the true meaning of Christian marriage and sexual relations.

That's akin to Poland and Germany playing in the World Cup, all the players show up at the stadium in full soccer gear at game time and they start playing at the sound of the whistle and we say it's the individual players playing, not the national teams. It's not simply Lewandowski and Szczésny showing up in street clothes, it's the whole team within the team milieu.

This sleight of hand is not only immensely confusing and infuriating, but I'm beginning to believe it's disingenuous. Fernandez knows perception is key, hell he even has the temerity to bring up the idea of scandal.

I'm not sure I agree with Torqi that Francis and his possee are neo-Marxists, but they sure as hell practice the dark arts of the Left.

@Novichok

The Church has always dealt with morality, as Lenka says it guides us toward heaven or hell. So, it's well within it's lane. They are talking about medicines and therapies to treat a disease, but whether or not an act is good or not and whether it should be blessed. Your analogies make no sense in the framework of this Declaration on blessings.

Off-Topic / The Pope has officially approved the blessing of same-sex couples [60]

@Torq

Haha...it sure is:)

I just hope it is actually an exaggeration.

Off-Topic / The Pope has officially approved the blessing of same-sex couples [60]

I take it they are not drinking rosarium tea. 😄

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]

BB is pretty easy to get along with. 🙂.

More Wrocław.

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History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]

The House of Stars.

Nicholas Copernicus' house in the charming medieval town of Toruń.

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Aula Leopoldina at the University of Wrocław.

A stunningly beautiful lecture hall for a beautiful city.

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History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]


It is a lovely city! When I visited, I didn't expect it to be as lovely as it is.

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]


Photo reminds me a bit of Kieślowski's short film Szpital

History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]

A Polish wedding in Poznan taken by amateur photographer Zenon Kłobus.

The bride is wearing a crown of real roses. Is this common in Poland? Don't see it much here in America.

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History / Pol-Shorpy Photo Thread [577]

Gniezno Cathedral. The Cathedral of Polish Kings.

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Off-Topic / The Pope has officially approved the blessing of same-sex couples [60]


No, at least not in the universal sense. I still think the German-speaking Church is very much teetering on schism-but this Declaration isn't the cause of that, but could be the impetus.

So far, the majority of bishops and episcopal conferences who have responded are doing so by clarifying and highlighting that there has been no change to Church teaching regarding homosexual or other so-called irregular relationships.

In other words, even though Cardinal Fernandez declared within this clumsy spectacle of a Declaration that he wouldn't put himself out to make any clarifications, many of the world's bishops are making such clarifications. Synodality at work!

Off-Topic / USA News and Poland - part 8 [1555]

@Novichok

You ought to read some of Eli Steele's dad, Shelby Steele, writings. That guy is excellent.