Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]

Kartofel,we need to remember,no more than we need to remember anyone who did anything wrong during the war,But to dwell or emphasize the few,inveritably leads to perpetual nonsense and unproductive anger.I'm just saying that if you go to Poland,to be mindful of that,is all,not an attack.

Life / Being a Jew in modern-day Poland; Israeli Jew who is of Polish descent [269]

Kartofel,you may want to consider how you talk about the death camps,or saying no matter the history.if you know history,then you know that Germany placed the camps there,and that a lot of Polish people died in the camps too.It comes off as if you are suggesting that Poland took an active part in this,You do know that Poland was occupied by Germany,right?

Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [375]

well he looks almost just like one of my cousins over there.

Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [375]

Zachary,how old are you?And yes,I believe that you would blend in in Poland.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

Harry,so Harry you're comparing the posters here to people who used the n word 120 years ago,essentially your saying that they are using a pretty heavy racial slur when they use "Murrzyn",but don't realize that this is the case,or are you in essence,saying that like120 years in America,and (only in this respect)that the term is indeed acceptable?This is kind of confusing,is the word a racial slur,or not?I would think that the people here would know this.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

Jon357,so you are saying that there are valid comparisons between that word and the N word.No one finds the N word acceptable at all,it is used to offend,and is a heavy slur.So I don't see how any comparison to it can be valid.But like I said before I would find it very hard to believe that the posters here wouldn't know if the word was acceptable,now if at least one of them here agreed with you,then I could think that you might be correct.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

I know this Jon,I understand that,But that is not what I was asking about.I seen people say that the word is not used or taken that way,and from what I gather,it certainly can't be compared to that other word.What I'm getting from them here,is that you can use the word,and that it is not bad.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

Jon357,I'm not trying to stir things up,by all means feel free to think that,you're more than welcome to.I was just curios,because I don't speak Polish,and I been watching ya'll debate this the last couple of days,I almost chimed in yesterday,but got sidetracked.I never think that you're trying to stir things up when you jump into my discussions,why would you think that?And why would I be stirring things?I'm watching you argue with them about it and they are saying that you are wrong.If you're going to take me debating with you,as stirring things up.I don't know what to say.Sorry if you took it that way.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

John357,what do you mean by you all do?they are saying that the term itself is not offensive.Granted you could make it that way,depending on tone and such.But certain words no matter how you say it will be taken only one way.Do you maintain that this word is one of those?

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

LOL good answer Harry ;) right,so your suggesting that Lenka as well as some of the others on here would fall in the category of those who would not know that that term is obviously a heavy racial slur,if you're comparing it to the n word and the way it was used in the south in the 60's.I don't see how she or the others on here would not know this.Not with the access they have to information that they didn't have back then.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

Harry,so what did you mean when you said much like?

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

John357,you meant to be insulting...oh I see,I don't mind if you chip in on my discussions at all.I'm chipping in,because I see you arguing with them over this word,and it would seem to me that they should know what they are talking about?

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

John357,you don't need to be insulting now,I haven't been insulting you.I have seen the native speakers disagree with you,so what?They don't know what they are talking about?

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

Lenka,well I am more inclined to listen to what you have to say about whether or not the term Muryzn is acceptable or not.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

This is why I hate political correctness,words that were never perceived,or meant as racist,become so,because of a few control freaks,who decide that they don't like the word.

Language / IS "MURZYN" word RACIST? [686]

Jon357,I agree,it does appear to be the case.

USA, Canada / Why do you guys think that so much Polonia is fake? [51]

No MrALBERT,you were already suspended,and it wasn't until you mentioned that story about the bar fight,that it clicked.

I would have done that in any case where you used blanket statemements.But only if you had kept it up...which you would have.

USA, Canada / Why do you guys think that so much Polonia is fake? [51]

Wariat,you very well could..especially if you don't shake that jailhouse mentality.

USA, Canada / Why do you guys think that so much Polonia is fake? [51]

I hear ya,but in that element,it can't always be avoided,and you better be ready to defend yourself.

USA, Canada / Why do you guys think that so much Polonia is fake? [51]

This is how you survive on the street,no doubt but it's not necessary to be in that environment,that is if you don't want to be.

USA, Canada / Why do you guys think that so much Polonia is fake? [51]

Then how could they have hit you with the three strike protocol?It's three felonies,and you should know this

USA, Canada / Why do you guys think that so much Polonia is fake? [51]

You were drinking in a bar....hmm maybe you should think about not drinking.You may have got a bum rap,but I'm only getting your side of the story,and let me guess..you were innocent in two other felony cases?And if you're a three striker..why aren't you doing at least 15 years?

USA, Canada / Why do you guys think that so much Polonia is fake? [51]

Oh that is such bs,I can have empathy,but we each choose our own actions.I have never blamed anyone in my life for the mistakes I have made in life.And it's buying into this "victimization" that perpetuates this gang culture in Cali.No one wants to take responsibility for their own actions.This is what real men do.When someone decides to pull out a weapon and hurt someone who has done them no harm,just because they want the easy money...this is no excuse.And it's often done to people who are struggling to make ends meet.

USA, Canada / Why do you guys think that so much Polonia is fake? [51]

Oh yeah,depends on where you live my friend.Don't confuse "trendy" Americans,for white America.

Life / Halloween vs All Saints' Day in Poland [48]

I never knew such piety existed in you delph ;)

Delph,how is all Saints traditionally celebrated in Poland,and what day does it fall on?

Life / Why are Poles always so miserable? Why do they never smile? [512]

Well people in small town USA tend to be much friendlier and it's not all fake smiles.

Language / Busha and JaJa [140]

Lis,right on :)

USA, Canada / Why indian origin woman as Miss America and never Polish origin? [40]

Tlum,I couldn't agree more.Just as they are castigated,if they espouse views that don't fit in with the agenda of the "High priests".

Food / How do you like your Polish OSCYPEK? [14]

Looks damn good!

Life / New Royal Baby Boy - Recommended Polish Baby Names [21]

This is now opened.Please try to stick to the topic.Thank you.