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Posts by Szalawa  

Joined: 12 Apr 2014 / Male ♂
Last Post: 28 Aug 2016
Threads: 2
Posts: 240
From: Emigrantski republik
Speaks Polish?: basic Polish
Interests: Politics, Geography, Science, Music, History

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Szalawa   
15 Jul 2014
News / GERMANS WANT TO GERMANIZE KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS)! OUTRAGE! [1016]

the lost scrolls of Timbuktu.

Did I say he cites the scrolls of Timbuktu, or did I say Muslim Scholars? I mentioned Timbuktu to give praise to its scientific achievements that were ahead of its time.

This is the second time.You like doing that? Keep on trolling.

If Copernicus had had the misfortune to come from further east, we'd doubtless never have heard of him since higher learning was not valued (if it existed at all)

BS, we would not hear of him for the same reasons we do not hear of these influential Islamic scholars.
Szalawa   
15 Jul 2014
News / GERMANS WANT TO GERMANIZE KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS)! OUTRAGE! [1016]

Of course we don't learn about the Moors? Nor Timbuktu? a little research and you find that Copernicus cites Muslim scholars as sources for his work, very western indeed. You know what Jon, I am sick of this western superiority you guys think you have. Copernicus within Poland gave the conditions he can publish his book without being persecuted that heavily as he would have been in very "liberal" west.
Szalawa   
15 Jul 2014
News / GERMANS WANT TO GERMANIZE KOPERNIK (COPERNICUS)! OUTRAGE! [1016]

There is a reason why Germany has contributed far more to science than Poland has.

Your full of it, when your Germanic countries are busy contributing to science, only Russia had true independence. Nikola Tesla, Marry Curie, Dmitri Mendeleev. all extraordinary Slavic scientist.
Szalawa   
12 Jul 2014
History / Was the Polish/ Lithuanian commonwealth a European power? [111]

No, relations are messed up now. you got the authoritarian Belarus which try's to minimize the Polish minority (lots of Poles in Belarus, more then statistically reported), Oppressive Lithuanians and last but not least Neo-Bandera Ukrainians

Unless things change, most people don't want a union with such hostile countries. There are those who wan't Kresy back, but that's not quite the same thing.

Its National pride, the commonwealth was Poland's golden age.
Szalawa   
12 Jul 2014
History / Was the Polish/ Lithuanian commonwealth a European power? [111]

i am very interested in this matter and want to learn as much as possible about back then Polish-Lithuanian Commonwealth

I recommend reading Poland: A history, By Adam Zamoyski It gets into detail about the intricate culture and politics of that time. Szlachta culture (Sarmatism) is also a very interesting/important topic.

other then that, you could watch/read the trilogy with fire and sword , but that is mostly for entertainment and visuals.

Don't let the west fool you they hated the Sarmatism and lots of negative things where written about it as propaganda.
for example in that video, when he say's 2%, it was really at minimum 5% but most like around 10% of people had voting rights
Sarmatian culture was not based on wealth (for the most part) but strictly on lineage, you had to have a Sarmatian ancestor.
Also by reading you would understand the atrocity the Swedes committed on Polish culture and well being. Destruction of Commonwealth came within the Commonwealth through Sigismund Vasa organized by malicious Swedes. read Deluge.

This is what destroyed The Commonwealth, not Sarmatism (true Poles) but propaganda will try to tell you otherwise.
Szalawa   
9 Jul 2014
USA, Canada / Why do Americans (and Canadians) hate Polish people? [226]

Since I live in Canada, and I am Polish myself I will tell you something about Toronto, it is full of immigrants from all over the world. Polish people that refuse to assimilate are disliked by the so called "Canadians" but since Toronto has a very diverse population, you don't have to assimilate because almost nobody does that. remember that Canada is a very artificial country.

They think that they must, that they have right.

yes, they think they have the right to destroy culture, but it will never happen if we keep reminding people about their culture and ethnic heritage.

indoctrinated since their birth to hate everything Slavic

If they are Slavic, they can resist this brainwashing but it can be a slow process.

their self-given right to control, grab and rule.

If they did not, There would be no such thing as America, Canada, Australia etc.
Szalawa   
7 Jul 2014
Genealogy / I love Asiatic influences in Polish peoples' faces [59]

But YOU have no right to say you know what is in my head or what my following comments might have been.

They are just annoying trolls, they have a very narrow egocentric mind and its pointless to argue with them because all they will do is through insults around.

You are not implying Polish people are Asian, its very obvious.

there are Tatars in Podlasie, as well as other regions across Poland, I'm sure Roger5 knows that. Many Tatars eventually lost their language and abandoned their religion (Islam) over time, and then mixed with other Poles. This would cause some Poles to have Asiatic features without even knowing they are part Tatar. I am no Tatar expert but this is what I read from Polish history books. Today It appears that 5,000 people in Poland claim Tatar ethnicity and it seems to be a growing trend (people used to keep quiet about these stuff, even today some people still keep quiet about it).
Szalawa   
2 Jul 2014
History / Why does the idea of a "Slavic Union" with Poland seem so popular on this site? [96]

Its for comfort, I myself am a open Pan-slavist if you show interest in talking about it, I will gladly speak about it. Its a hobby you can say. You know the constant fighting between Slavic people going on right now and the dislikes some people have for each other, it helps to speak about unity and peace with each other to help mend the wounds. Some people on this site try their best to fan the flames, trying to incite more hatred and violence between Slavic people (I see it on this site alot). so speaking about these things are very necessary to restore peace.
Szalawa   
2 Jul 2014
News / Does Poland support the idea of Slavic unity? [129]

Some people do, not all. It is limited to pan-Slavic intellectuals, there was a letter coming from Poland sent to Russia about establishing a Slavic council not too long ago.

Pan-slavism never really died, it has its ups and downs but continues to exist. There is a inner feeling for peace and unity that some feel with others of similar heritage. Pan-Slavism if used for peaceful co-operation can be enough to counter-balance western neo-imperialism. Brothers to the end, even if they fight a little with each other. Yes, it can happen.
Szalawa   
29 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

actually you're whinging

I think the correct term is raising awareness, In Germany almost no one knows they exist. Which is sad because they are the last few remaining Wends (Polabians).
Szalawa   
29 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

You seem to be whinging

again, that is in the article and not my own words
Szalawa   
29 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

The Sorbs are perfectly fine, dude. They don't need Serbian, Canadian or Polish right-wing nuts to tell them what they have to think or do.

That's whats in the article, I am not telling them anything.

And now a look across the border...

The point is their home land is rather small and putting a coal mine there has been the major source driving them out. their population has been declining, that's not what you would call prospering
Szalawa   
29 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

Sorbian_State_map.png

About 500 Sorbs demonstrated in Berlin in May against cuts in public funding and the community is stepping up its campaign in the coming months with another demonstration and a petition against the planned bulldozing of further villages to make way for mining. Open-cast mining for brown coal - a cheap but highly polluting source of power - has forced 30,000 people and 136 Lusatian villages to move since 1924.

however all live peacefully and happily where they are.

According to this article, pollution does not make them happy, and bulldozing away villages is not peaceful.
If there is 70,000 Sorbs now, 30,000 Sorbs is a huge percentage.
Szalawa   
29 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

"Polabia back to slavs"
Lusatia
1.first it needs a larger Slavic Population (to make a majority for referendum)
2.needs a incentive for independence
3. needs support and backing from other countries (Slavic countries preferably to fund the new state)
4. needs E.U to go on board (needs slavic countries to collectively put pressure on E.U)
5. Needs Sorbian culture and language to flourish among newcomer slavs
Germans can stay, but they will be a minority...yes they can stay. and the ethnic majority will be Slavic and all cities will have Slavic names. Poles and Serbs can form this new country if they work together, yes it is possible and will bring closer ties between the two countries. Germany would also develop better relations with Poland and Serbia (EU pressure) too and everything would be ok.

This is just for fun and this is just a what if scenario, But hey, anything can happen.
In fact this is kind of fun, I might do more of these sort of things

thenational.ae/news/world/europe/sorbs-fight-for-survival-and-protest#page2
Szalawa   
29 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

not much point dwelling on Crow's nutty obsessions.

who's to say its Crows nutty obsessions?
Szalawa   
29 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

well Crow did not start this thread, so other people must share the same curiosity it appears.
Szalawa   
28 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

Because I seen Crow posting stuff about Poland flexing its muscles and liberating Lusatia, so I was interested and looked around the forums, you know healthy curiosity

+ someone revived the thread about giving land back to Germany
Szalawa   
28 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

I did not start this thread, and surprisingly neither did Crow.
This will only happen if people are really dedicated to it, which is currently not the case now. But this is what the thread is about. Let enough slavs in Germany and let them clump in Lusatia and it really is good leverage for Poland for those Germans demanding "German" land back
Szalawa   
28 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

not saying they want to, but its the only feasible situation where at least part of Polabia will be returned to slavic people
a lot of these people are "German citizens" so I am assuming they are staying in Germany now.
Its a good counter-attack if the Germans insist on that "German land" they want back.
Szalawa   
28 Jun 2014
History / Polabia back to Slavs? [113]

"Polabia back to Slavs?"
Slavs in Gemrany
Poles in Germany - Could be up to 3 mil
Serbs- around 700,000
Croats- around 350,00
Sorbs- about 60,000
+ many more
If they all clump together and hold a referendum in Lusatia then you can get that area back.
However that requires a lot of dedication and the Germans will be ****** off.
Szalawa   
24 Jun 2014
Polonia / Poland is set to get Vilnius back via its fifth column in the city. [4]

Kick you out of Vilnius? who said you have to leave. probably should of not suppressed them for so long and realize this is just as much there land as it is yours. They make approximately 7% of the population at least

authorities made a huge error when they granted Lithuanian citizenship to all the locals ignoring their ethnic status. They shouldn't have done it! Those Poles should have been kicked out into their Poland in 90s and now they may well kick us out of Vilnius!

Ok , I know "Bad Poles" always trying to cause trouble. That's how it is in Lithuania right?