McDouche
1 Feb 2014
News / Parliament in Poland clears way for nuclear plant [78]
Whatever helps reduce coal consumption...
Whatever helps reduce coal consumption...
McDouche
1 Feb 2014
Genealogy / I have Jewish DNA, but only know of Polish ancestry . [120]
That's the traditional Orthodox view.
Here in America, Reform/Reconstructionist Jews and secular Jews view someone as Jewish from either parent.
Noah was not Jewish...
I'm not surprised a Catholic has poor knowledge of the Bible...
But the requirement for membership of the ethnic group which is set by that group is (and please do correct me if I'm wrong here) having a Jewish mother, right? Meaning that somebody who has a partly Jewish father isn't Jewish, yes?
That's the traditional Orthodox view.
Here in America, Reform/Reconstructionist Jews and secular Jews view someone as Jewish from either parent.
so if you read the old book and it said that everyone comes from Adam and Eve and then they come from Noah after the flood are we all Jews?
Noah was not Jewish...
I'm not surprised a Catholic has poor knowledge of the Bible...
McDouche
1 Feb 2014
News / Parliament in Poland clears way for nuclear plant [78]
Maybe you missed the part about how they want to start building this as soon as 2019.
Maybe you missed the part about how they want to start building this as soon as 2019.
McDouche
1 Feb 2014
Love / The sexual lives of Polish immigrants (they have more sex than in Poland?) [16]
Generally speaking, young Polish women coming to the US, UK, and Germany are very promiscuous.
Generally speaking, young Polish women coming to the US, UK, and Germany are very promiscuous.
McDouche
1 Feb 2014
Love / The sexual lives of Polish immigrants (they have more sex than in Poland?) [16]
British is a pretty broad term. I'm willing to bet those with more of an Anglo-Saxon (Germanic) background are not as promiscuous as other Brits.
According to that survey the British people were the most promiscuous in the 2008 and I suspect it didn't change much since that time.
British is a pretty broad term. I'm willing to bet those with more of an Anglo-Saxon (Germanic) background are not as promiscuous as other Brits.
McDouche
1 Feb 2014
News / Parliament in Poland clears way for nuclear plant [78]
The first nuclear power station wasn't built until the middle of the 20th century.
Nuclear power plants have greatly improved in safety over the years. In my opinion, it's better to have nuclear power stations rather than coal plants. Nuclear power stations don't pollute unless a problem occurs. Coal plants on the other hand constantly pollute. There is a small risk of a disaster with nuclear plants but I think it's worth it.
Poland should also look into replacing coal with natural gas. We've made huge transitions to natural gas here in the USA and we've cut our emissions greatly even though our energy demand is growing exponentially. Hopefully the EU will put pressure on Poland to do so. If they don't, maybe America should...
Is adopting a 19th-century technology really a progress?
The first nuclear power station wasn't built until the middle of the 20th century.
Nuclear power plants have greatly improved in safety over the years. In my opinion, it's better to have nuclear power stations rather than coal plants. Nuclear power stations don't pollute unless a problem occurs. Coal plants on the other hand constantly pollute. There is a small risk of a disaster with nuclear plants but I think it's worth it.
Poland should also look into replacing coal with natural gas. We've made huge transitions to natural gas here in the USA and we've cut our emissions greatly even though our energy demand is growing exponentially. Hopefully the EU will put pressure on Poland to do so. If they don't, maybe America should...
McDouche
2 Feb 2014
Genealogy / Are Poles mixed with Mongols, Turks, and Tatars? [19]
You can say central and eastern Poland is Slavic while western (and especially northwestern) Poland has heavy Germanic/Celtic admixture.
You can say central and eastern Poland is Slavic while western (and especially northwestern) Poland has heavy Germanic/Celtic admixture.
McDouche
2 Feb 2014
Language / Letter 'ą' and 'ę' pronounciation before 'z', 's', 'ś', 'ź', 'ż [21]
Really? I've never heard a Pole pronounce them always "as they are."
"ą" and "ę" should be always pronounced as they are. Turning it to "on" or "en" occur in some dialects only
Really? I've never heard a Pole pronounce them always "as they are."
McDouche
2 Feb 2014
News / Parliament in Poland clears way for nuclear plant [78]
As population increases and more areas in the US become industrialized, the demand is going to grow.
The use of energy has curbed because of our energy policy. We've become far more energy efficient over the last few decades. In fact, no other industrialized nation has made the progress we have in becoming more energy efficient. That's not going to last though unless we continue making drastic changes.
Just look at California. Half of the cars you see on the street are Prius cars or some other green car!
According to this link it doesn't grow:
As population increases and more areas in the US become industrialized, the demand is going to grow.
The use of energy has curbed because of our energy policy. We've become far more energy efficient over the last few decades. In fact, no other industrialized nation has made the progress we have in becoming more energy efficient. That's not going to last though unless we continue making drastic changes.
Just look at California. Half of the cars you see on the street are Prius cars or some other green car!
McDouche
5 Feb 2014
Love / What do you like most about Polish men? :) [51]
I'm not sure what good qualities Polish men can have. Whatever they are, they certainly don't have anything to do with their physical appearances. Never have I ever witnessed so many ugly men as I have when I was in Poland.
I'm not sure what good qualities Polish men can have. Whatever they are, they certainly don't have anything to do with their physical appearances. Never have I ever witnessed so many ugly men as I have when I was in Poland.
McDouche
5 Feb 2014
Love / What do you like most about Polish men? :) [51]
Yeah, but percentage-wise, there are more ugly men in Poland than most other countries.
Yeah, but percentage-wise, there are more ugly men in Poland than most other countries.
McDouche
5 Feb 2014
Love / What do you like most about Polish men? :) [51]
All south Europeans are more attractive than Polish men.
All south Europeans are more attractive than Polish men.
McDouche
5 Feb 2014
Love / What do you like most about Polish men? :) [51]
This is my point. Handsome men are a rarity in Poland.
I agree but most Polish men are not average. They are well below average!
it's true there are not very many handsome Polish men but in which country in Europe handsome men are majority?
This is my point. Handsome men are a rarity in Poland.
most of people in the world look average.
I agree but most Polish men are not average. They are well below average!
McDouche
5 Feb 2014
Law / I'm interested in opening a small Mexican Restaurant in Poland - looking for information [21]
If they tried it, they would realize Mexican food is much tastier than Polish food. :-)
However I think a lot of people (not just Poles, but in the UK as well) are not that open to authentic Mexican food.
If they tried it, they would realize Mexican food is much tastier than Polish food. :-)
McDouche
7 Feb 2014
Love / Polish Man being with English Woman - he insists on paying for EVERYTHING [36]
To us American guys, we find it very beautiful when a woman talks in an angelic English accent.
Most English women I've met are far from nutcases anyway. :-\
It is inhumanely impossible for two nutcases to date each other.
To us American guys, we find it very beautiful when a woman talks in an angelic English accent.
Most English women I've met are far from nutcases anyway. :-\
McDouche
8 Feb 2014
USA, Canada / Bilateral Visa Waiver Agreement between USA and Poland [47]
Polish politicians wouldn't dare let that happen.
I think the US citizens should be admitted to Poland under the same rules that apply to Polish citizens applying for visa to the USA.
Polish politicians wouldn't dare let that happen.
McDouche
8 Feb 2014
USA, Canada / Bilateral Visa Waiver Agreement between USA and Poland [47]
To not taint relations with USA.
To not taint relations with USA.
McDouche
8 Feb 2014
USA, Canada / Bilateral Visa Waiver Agreement between USA and Poland [47]
I agree with you. Poland is not interesting at all for a typical vacation. Most Americans are much more interested in countries like the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Netherlands. However, there are some Americans that visit Poland for historical reasons. For example, I know quite a few Jewish Americans that visit Europe for historical sites and Poland is one of those countries they visit.
hats just the point isnt it ... surely if you asked a hundred americans where they would fancy going on holiday next summer- ,,,those wanting 2 hop foot it to poland -you could count on one hand , and thats being generous
I agree with you. Poland is not interesting at all for a typical vacation. Most Americans are much more interested in countries like the UK, France, Italy, Spain, Germany, and Netherlands. However, there are some Americans that visit Poland for historical reasons. For example, I know quite a few Jewish Americans that visit Europe for historical sites and Poland is one of those countries they visit.
McDouche
11 Feb 2014
Genealogy / Do I look Polish? (my picture) [375]
He could pass for a German. Germans have pretty diverse looks.
he doesn't look German at all.
He could pass for a German. Germans have pretty diverse looks.
McDouche
12 Feb 2014
Life / Polish people are the most ignorant people in the world! [331]
Funny how Poles have contributed far less to academia than Brits and Americans...
The Polish education system might be good at teaching people to memorize things. However, it fails at teaching people to think creatively and logically.
Anyway, a few weeks ago, I heard a Polish woman talking on her cell phone and saying some racist garbage about Hispanics and African-Americans in her surrounding. This is not the first time I've heard a Polish immigrant spew racist garbage.
Many Poles seem like really nice people when they speak in their broken English. However, once you learn a little bit of their language, you realize how extremely rude and racist many of them are.
I think it is wrong to call them ignorant. I'm sure there must be some who are individually that way, but on average I'd say they're more knowledgeable than us Brits, and therefore about 1000% more savvy than a typical American :-)
Funny how Poles have contributed far less to academia than Brits and Americans...
The Polish education system might be good at teaching people to memorize things. However, it fails at teaching people to think creatively and logically.
Anyway, a few weeks ago, I heard a Polish woman talking on her cell phone and saying some racist garbage about Hispanics and African-Americans in her surrounding. This is not the first time I've heard a Polish immigrant spew racist garbage.
Many Poles seem like really nice people when they speak in their broken English. However, once you learn a little bit of their language, you realize how extremely rude and racist many of them are.
McDouche
15 Feb 2014
Life / What is a Multiplexer? Could someone please explain? [5]
That's definitely not true.
It's a little hard to believe you're an engineer.
Does anyone know why we do not hear about multiplexers outside Poland.
That's definitely not true.
It's a little hard to believe you're an engineer.
McDouche
19 Feb 2014
Life / HBO's Looking. Would such a show air in Poland anytime soon? [3]
In America, HBO is airing a fantastic new show called Looking which is about the lives of three homosexual friends. Many people are praising the show. I know many young people (including straight people) who love watching the show. America has come a long way on the issue of homosexuality. 10 years ago, homophobia was a problem and unfortunately in some areas such as the south, it still is. However, homosexuals are definitely more accepted in American society today than they were a decade ago. State-by-state, same-sex marriage is becoming legal. So many celebrities have come out of the closet because they no longer fear rejection. Making fun of homosexuals and using the F word is no longer so popular among America's youth. (Although, unfortunately there are some low-IQ people who still do this.)
My question is, would such a show ever air anytime soon in Poland and be successful at the same time? I mean, let's face it, Poland is not as progressive as the US on LGBT issues. In many states, homosexuals can get married whereas homosexual marriage is illegal in all of Poland.
Here is a trailer by the way.
youtu.be/-Lp7rkNYOtE
In America, HBO is airing a fantastic new show called Looking which is about the lives of three homosexual friends. Many people are praising the show. I know many young people (including straight people) who love watching the show. America has come a long way on the issue of homosexuality. 10 years ago, homophobia was a problem and unfortunately in some areas such as the south, it still is. However, homosexuals are definitely more accepted in American society today than they were a decade ago. State-by-state, same-sex marriage is becoming legal. So many celebrities have come out of the closet because they no longer fear rejection. Making fun of homosexuals and using the F word is no longer so popular among America's youth. (Although, unfortunately there are some low-IQ people who still do this.)
My question is, would such a show ever air anytime soon in Poland and be successful at the same time? I mean, let's face it, Poland is not as progressive as the US on LGBT issues. In many states, homosexuals can get married whereas homosexual marriage is illegal in all of Poland.
Here is a trailer by the way.
youtu.be/-Lp7rkNYOtE
McDouche
20 Feb 2014
Life / HBO's Looking. Would such a show air in Poland anytime soon? [3]
Such a shame. Even if the show was written by one of the best writers in the industry?
Good news folks. The show has been renewed for a second season by HBO. Also, each consecutive episode aired has been gaining large amounts of viewers.
Such a shame. Even if the show was written by one of the best writers in the industry?
Good news folks. The show has been renewed for a second season by HBO. Also, each consecutive episode aired has been gaining large amounts of viewers.
McDouche
22 Feb 2014
McDouche
23 Feb 2014
Genealogy / Would DNA test show Jewish genes? [10]
Yes, but at the same time, Ashkenazic Jews are more likely to possess genes that are linked to high level brain function.
It might explain why Jews have contributed more to science and academia in general compared to Christians or Muslims (per capita).
Yes, but at the same time, Ashkenazic Jews are more likely to possess genes that are linked to high level brain function.
It might explain why Jews have contributed more to science and academia in general compared to Christians or Muslims (per capita).
McDouche
23 Feb 2014
Genealogy / My grandmother's last name was Krolik, is this name Jewish? [66]
Królik? Doesn't that just mean rabbit in Polish? lol...
Królik? Doesn't that just mean rabbit in Polish? lol...
McDouche
2 Mar 2014
News / Is this the first clear and open signal that Poland makes preparations for war with Russia? [163]
A war between the US and Russia is even more frightening.
Now, depending on which side you're on (if you're taking sides) that might not be a bad thing, but for those of us in Central Europe, it's a frightening prospect.
A war between the US and Russia is even more frightening.
McDouche
2 Mar 2014
News / Is this the first clear and open signal that Poland makes preparations for war with Russia? [163]
That's pretty dangerous to assume. So as long as there is no genocide going on, I think the US should stay out of this. It's not of our concern. As a previous poster mentioned, it's not NATO territory.
That's pretty dangerous to assume. So as long as there is no genocide going on, I think the US should stay out of this. It's not of our concern. As a previous poster mentioned, it's not NATO territory.
McDouche
3 Mar 2014
News / Is this the first clear and open signal that Poland makes preparations for war with Russia? [163]
We promised to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and independence (as did the UK and Russia) so I'm not sure why you're singling out the US.
I also don't see how the US is obligated to protect Ukraine. We kept our promise. Russia didn't. It's not our responsibility to risk going to war with Russia just because they invaded a pro-Russian area of Ukraine that probably wants to be part of Russia anyway.
Let's see how the US keeps its word to protect Ukraine before we agree to a crazy plan like that.
We promised to respect Ukraine's sovereignty and independence (as did the UK and Russia) so I'm not sure why you're singling out the US.
I also don't see how the US is obligated to protect Ukraine. We kept our promise. Russia didn't. It's not our responsibility to risk going to war with Russia just because they invaded a pro-Russian area of Ukraine that probably wants to be part of Russia anyway.
McDouche
3 Mar 2014
Travel / Summer Vacation at the seaside in Poland for 19/20 year olds? [12]
So you're interested in a beach vacation? Why Poland of all places?
So you're interested in a beach vacation? Why Poland of all places?