Genealogy / Are all Poles blue eyed and blonde? [451]

Hmm I've never met a blonde Polish person, but I do know plenty with light brown hair and blue eyes.

Life / Famous Polish people (that we have actually heard of) [224]

Yay I'm actully early in a thread for once!!

but ughh darn this I wanted to say Jerzy Popieluszko

So instead I'll say Karol Wojtyla (Pope John Paul II)

And wow I always thought Marie Curie was English or American, I stand corrected lol.

News / What is wrong with Poland that Poles emigrate? [167]

That was kinda of uncalled for.

Why cant we just have a decent discussion without the need for slinging crap at one another?

Its been said before, but, Poles come to the UK for work opportunities (the economy over there isnt so good, but improving I hope...darn communists) and for the Lord's sake, its stupid to make unfair generalisations like saying that all Poles in the UK steal jobs and or dole bludgers or some such.

And Pete. You lost your job because their employing more Poles at that business or something. You're angry, as we'd all be in that situation. But hey big frikking whoop, get over it and find another job. Hey, maybe you might even find a better one. But you have absolutely no right to get angry and make racist comments about Poles who probably just work long shifts to feed their families. They need work just like anyone else, and probably werent able to find any in Poland. Seriously, go take your racism and flame bait somewhere else.

Life / Why Do You Love Poland? [907]

Hmm I didnt know much about Poland until I became a Catholic (we have three Polish priests at my parish. I love the Salvatorians!!)

But looking more into it and becoming friends with a few Poles I came to love the unique culture, the beauty of the landscape (Zakopane is especially gorgeous, for anyone who comes from there), high moral standing, the kindness of the people there, resiliance and...I have to say, you guys have the most beautiful language and accents ever.