Wincig
23 Jan 2017
News / What impact will Donald Trump's election have on Poland? [331]
@johnny reb
Congratulations JR, at long last a post making sense from you!!
@johnny reb
Congratulations JR, at long last a post making sense from you!!
Wincig
23 Jan 2017
News / How serious is existence of Lithuania as independent state between Poland and Russia ? [65]
Just because his wife is Slovenian??
One of things with Trump is that he love Slavs, have respect for Slavic beauty, culture, values, he seams being aware of Slavic contribution to humanity.
Just because his wife is Slovenian??
Wincig
24 Jan 2017
News / The first PiS led government in 2005 lasted just over 2 years in Poland. [129]
I agree up to a certain point. First of all, slavery, which is akin to serfdom, continued to exist in many democratic countries well within the XIXth century (for example 1865 in the US, 1848 in France..). Second, if you go back to the roots of democracy, ie Athens, democracy did not apply to all. One had to be a male and a "citizen" (ie not a slave) which means that in practice 10-15% of the population of Athens voted.
Bear in mind that serfdom wasn't abolished in Poland until the 1860s. A society where there exists the concept of fedual service to an overlord and being tied to the land, does not equate to democracy.
I agree up to a certain point. First of all, slavery, which is akin to serfdom, continued to exist in many democratic countries well within the XIXth century (for example 1865 in the US, 1848 in France..). Second, if you go back to the roots of democracy, ie Athens, democracy did not apply to all. One had to be a male and a "citizen" (ie not a slave) which means that in practice 10-15% of the population of Athens voted.
Wincig
24 Jan 2017
News / The first PiS led government in 2005 lasted just over 2 years in Poland. [129]
I am not talking about serfdom but about slavery (please reread my post). The French revolution did indeed abolish slavery on 4th Feb 1794 but .. Napoleon reinstated it in 1802 (let's not forget that Joséphine de Beauharnais who was at the time Napoleon's wife was born in la Martinique in a large estate that employed many slaves.). It was definitely abolished on 27th April 1848 under the 2nd Republic
Serfdom was officially abolished much earlier than that and the last vestiges disappeared during the Napoleonic era.
I am not talking about serfdom but about slavery (please reread my post). The French revolution did indeed abolish slavery on 4th Feb 1794 but .. Napoleon reinstated it in 1802 (let's not forget that Joséphine de Beauharnais who was at the time Napoleon's wife was born in la Martinique in a large estate that employed many slaves.). It was definitely abolished on 27th April 1848 under the 2nd Republic
Wincig
24 Jan 2017
News / What impact will Donald Trump's election have on Poland? [331]
That's the key question. Should media at large be focused on the promotion of values, whatever they might be, or should they rather be trying to report facts as accurately as possible? I tend to go for the latter, even though I am aware that even full and accurate reporting does not guarantee unbiased coverage, since choosing or not to report a given story can itself lead to distortions. Having lived for over 3 years in Turkey (and not being Turk), I see this everyday in the selection of stories on Turkey reported by the western press
the promotion of Polish cultural values and tradition...
That's the key question. Should media at large be focused on the promotion of values, whatever they might be, or should they rather be trying to report facts as accurately as possible? I tend to go for the latter, even though I am aware that even full and accurate reporting does not guarantee unbiased coverage, since choosing or not to report a given story can itself lead to distortions. Having lived for over 3 years in Turkey (and not being Turk), I see this everyday in the selection of stories on Turkey reported by the western press
Wincig
24 Jan 2017
News / What impact will Donald Trump's election have on Poland? [331]
Ideally yes, but if I remember correctly, there were plenty of "fact checkers" online during the US elections debates pointing at the inaccuracies or outright lies aired by either candidates. Despite Trump being the clear winner in terms of "inaccuracies", that did not prevent him from being elected.
should the media be held accountable by a fact checking body?.
Ideally yes, but if I remember correctly, there were plenty of "fact checkers" online during the US elections debates pointing at the inaccuracies or outright lies aired by either candidates. Despite Trump being the clear winner in terms of "inaccuracies", that did not prevent him from being elected.
Wincig
26 Jan 2017
News / American GIs troops finally in Poland and, thank God, there's more to come [480]
Demographics are not going your way..
a little adverse to the brown colour, are we not?
Frankly I have more confidence in Russia surviving than the USA
Demographics are not going your way..
it's legs to ethnic troops is beyond pathetic
a little adverse to the brown colour, are we not?
Wincig
26 Jan 2017
News / What impact will Donald Trump's election have on Poland? [331]
Do you come from a commie family??
I have only ever heard the older Polish generation speaking with warmth about PRL times
Do you come from a commie family??
Wincig
27 Jan 2017
News / What impact will Donald Trump's election have on Poland? [331]
Lol. Unless they built a base with several hundred thousand soldiers (10 times the current largest US base in the world), it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the Polish economy
And if Poland allows a huge US military base in Poland it will add Billions of dollars into Poland's economy
Lol. Unless they built a base with several hundred thousand soldiers (10 times the current largest US base in the world), it is unlikely to have a significant impact on the Polish economy
Wincig
28 Jan 2017
News / American GIs troops finally in Poland and, thank God, there's more to come [480]
Crow, are you doing this on purpose (aka in your Fsb paid up disinformation role) or are you just gullible? She has only said that in reaction and in solidarity to Trump's plans for a muslim register, she is ready to register herself...
I just learned (google that on the net) that Madeline Albright, former USA secretary of state (during Bill Clinton`s administration) wants to become Muslim.
Crow, are you doing this on purpose (aka in your Fsb paid up disinformation role) or are you just gullible? She has only said that in reaction and in solidarity to Trump's plans for a muslim register, she is ready to register herself...
Wincig
29 Jan 2017
News / American GIs troops finally in Poland and, thank God, there's more to come [480]
It is a simple message of solidarity, like many people saying after 09/11 "we are all Americans" or many French after last year's massacre in Paris " je suis Charlie". But solidarity with people who are just human, like you and me, and not necessarily caucasian or slavic is probably something difficult to comprehend for you...
What kind of message is that to young people, to people in general?
It is a simple message of solidarity, like many people saying after 09/11 "we are all Americans" or many French after last year's massacre in Paris " je suis Charlie". But solidarity with people who are just human, like you and me, and not necessarily caucasian or slavic is probably something difficult to comprehend for you...
Wincig
9 Feb 2017
News / Frau Merkel today in Poland [70]
@Crow
What exactly are you trying to say Crow? That Merkel's husband, J Sauer, is Jewish? That J Kaczinski climbs the ladder to Merkel's room
at night to sing her a lullaby? It is getting more and more difficult to follow you..
@Crow
What exactly are you trying to say Crow? That Merkel's husband, J Sauer, is Jewish? That J Kaczinski climbs the ladder to Merkel's room
at night to sing her a lullaby? It is getting more and more difficult to follow you..
Wincig
10 Feb 2017
Wincig
15 Feb 2017
Life / Wish to settle down, which country to choose - Poland or Russia? [98]
Since both of you are Asian, why not choose a country in Asia? And if you are both so fond of Russia, I have the best compromise for you: Siberia.. Part of Russia and so close to the Far East :)
Since both of you are Asian, why not choose a country in Asia? And if you are both so fond of Russia, I have the best compromise for you: Siberia.. Part of Russia and so close to the Far East :)
Wincig
17 Feb 2017
Life / Withdraw Europe money in Poznan [16]
Nothing to do with this. In Switzerland, where the currency is CHF, you can withdraw euros on many ATMs. And here in Turkey where I currently live, currency is Turkish Liras but you can still withdraw euros or USD from many ATMs.
Unfortunately you won't, you're in Poland, we don't use the Euro, are there any ATM's in France that dish out the Zloty?
Nothing to do with this. In Switzerland, where the currency is CHF, you can withdraw euros on many ATMs. And here in Turkey where I currently live, currency is Turkish Liras but you can still withdraw euros or USD from many ATMs.
Wincig
22 Feb 2017
Work / Is 400000PLN per year a very high salary in Poland? If so, what kind of job can make this money? [33]
@terri
A better La la land than the one depicted in a recent eponymous film...
@terri
A better La la land than the one depicted in a recent eponymous film...
Wincig
24 Feb 2017
History / What do Poles think about Turks? [761]
@Crow
Many weak nations who have been colonized in the past say similar things about those who colonized them
@Crow
Many weak nations who have been colonized in the past say similar things about those who colonized them
Wincig
28 Feb 2017
History / What do Poles think about Turks? [761]
Because Serbs were colonized by Turks.. Quite natural that slaves hate their masters!!
Because Serbs were colonized by Turks.. Quite natural that slaves hate their masters!!
Wincig
28 Feb 2017
Wincig
1 Mar 2017
History / What do Poles think about Turks? [761]
Some do but many don't, they just care about their electorate
politicians in their countries only care about their own states
Some do but many don't, they just care about their electorate
Wincig
11 Mar 2017
Life / What items is Poland's market missing? [20]
@delphiandomine
won't make you sick but it certainly kills the flavour. And for me, this is the main reason why Americans want their drinks ice cold, they like flavourless stuff (think US beer or US coffee...)
@delphiandomine
won't make you sick but it certainly kills the flavour. And for me, this is the main reason why Americans want their drinks ice cold, they like flavourless stuff (think US beer or US coffee...)
Wincig
12 Mar 2017
News / Tusk or Hollande -- a Salomonic dilemma? What will be better for Poland? [180]
Germany are getting far more than Poland has received in structural funds. Germany has acquired a huge consumer market eager to buy its products right next door.
Get real, Polonius. If there is one country which has benefited from the EU and in particular from Schengen, it is Poland. What would have happened to those millions of Poles who went to find work abroad, in particular in the Uk , Germany..? They would have had to stay home unemployed because the previous Polish govts (PO and PiS) were incapable of creating enough jobs for them and Poland would have had a massive problem in its hand. I would even go as far as to argue that this massive benefit to Poland has been the main cause of Brexit and of the current difficulties experienced by the EU
Germany are getting far more than Poland has received in structural funds. Germany has acquired a huge consumer market eager to buy its products right next door.
Get real, Polonius. If there is one country which has benefited from the EU and in particular from Schengen, it is Poland. What would have happened to those millions of Poles who went to find work abroad, in particular in the Uk , Germany..? They would have had to stay home unemployed because the previous Polish govts (PO and PiS) were incapable of creating enough jobs for them and Poland would have had a massive problem in its hand. I would even go as far as to argue that this massive benefit to Poland has been the main cause of Brexit and of the current difficulties experienced by the EU
Wincig
23 Apr 2017
News / Which French candidate for president will be best for Poland? [512]
As usual from Polonius, and bit of truth and a sweeping generalisation: out of the 4 most likely contenders for the second round (Fillon, Le Pen, Macron, Mélenchon), only Mélenchon and Le Pen are anti American and anti German. Fillon and Macron are pro NATO and neither are pro Russian (the former having changed his stance from the first days of the campaign)
All of them are to some extent anti-American, anti-German and anti-NATO but all are pro-Russian. LePen is additionally anti-EU.
As usual from Polonius, and bit of truth and a sweeping generalisation: out of the 4 most likely contenders for the second round (Fillon, Le Pen, Macron, Mélenchon), only Mélenchon and Le Pen are anti American and anti German. Fillon and Macron are pro NATO and neither are pro Russian (the former having changed his stance from the first days of the campaign)
Wincig
23 Apr 2017
News / Which French candidate for president will be best for Poland? [512]
Pleasure. The issue is that nowadays so much of news reporting is biased and presents distorted pictures of the reality. Having just moved to Paris following a 3,5 years stint in Istanbul, I was deeply shocked at the coverage Western media (or let's say in UK and France, which are the two I follow most) gave of the situation in Turkey during my stay. I am myself no big fan, to say the least of RTE, but each country has pluses and minuses, Turkey like others. But when the focus is put relentlessly on the negative side without any respect for balance, it creates completely misleading pictures in the general public's minds..
Pleasure. The issue is that nowadays so much of news reporting is biased and presents distorted pictures of the reality. Having just moved to Paris following a 3,5 years stint in Istanbul, I was deeply shocked at the coverage Western media (or let's say in UK and France, which are the two I follow most) gave of the situation in Turkey during my stay. I am myself no big fan, to say the least of RTE, but each country has pluses and minuses, Turkey like others. But when the focus is put relentlessly on the negative side without any respect for balance, it creates completely misleading pictures in the general public's minds..
Wincig
7 May 2017
News / Which French candidate for president will be best for Poland? [512]
Dear Johnny, are you aware that French voters receive ballot papers also at home? Yes, one for Marine and one for Macron.. So even if what you write were true (which I very much doubt), voters can always take their papers from home to the polling station and use them...
The Le Pen campaign said electoral administrators in several regions who receive ballot papers for both candidates have found the Le Pen ballot "systematically torn up."
Dear Johnny, are you aware that French voters receive ballot papers also at home? Yes, one for Marine and one for Macron.. So even if what you write were true (which I very much doubt), voters can always take their papers from home to the polling station and use them...
Wincig
8 May 2017
News / Which French candidate for president will be best for Poland? [512]
More commie or Trumpist propaganda? Quite the opposite is true, with the EU outperforming the US..
ft.com/content/0bbc026a-ea12-11e6-967b-c88452263daf
They have been screvved about by all those before Macron.. 9 out of 10 employment contracts signed by youngsters in France are part time. That's what he is trying to change with the El Khomri law.
2016 was not a good year for the EU and neither has been 2017. Off to a bad start and falling along with the way.
More commie or Trumpist propaganda? Quite the opposite is true, with the EU outperforming the US..
ft.com/content/0bbc026a-ea12-11e6-967b-c88452263daf
Not so sure about that, Le Pen's biggest support came from younger voters, the ones who are about to be royally screvved by Macon's financialist policies..
They have been screvved about by all those before Macron.. 9 out of 10 employment contracts signed by youngsters in France are part time. That's what he is trying to change with the El Khomri law.
Wincig
17 Oct 2017
News / Poland on course to end European winter/summer time [19]
@Atch
Atch, I agree with your assessment, ie the government is using this to try and send a message of "independence". My family and I used to live in Istanbul until last April, and that path is very similar to the one followed by Erdogan 2 years ago for the same reasons, when he also decided to end winter/summer time.
@Atch
Atch, I agree with your assessment, ie the government is using this to try and send a message of "independence". My family and I used to live in Istanbul until last April, and that path is very similar to the one followed by Erdogan 2 years ago for the same reasons, when he also decided to end winter/summer time.
Wincig
17 Aug 2018
UK, Ireland / Why are Polish people, especially women, so disrespectful toward the English? [437]
These days, you should be more embarrassed about your other half, the American one...
These days, you should be more embarrassed about your other half, the American one...
Wincig
20 Aug 2018
News / Tram line to Warsaw's Wilanów finally to be built. [35]
Hello
Anyone living in Warsaw able to give an update on the tramway line that was to built from Centrum to Wilanow? Have the works started yet?
Thanks
Hello
Anyone living in Warsaw able to give an update on the tramway line that was to built from Centrum to Wilanow? Have the works started yet?
Thanks
Wincig
22 Aug 2018
Law / CHINESE TO BUILD POLISH ROADS.... [92]
Shortly after having been awarded part of the A2, COVEC , the Chinese contractor in charge, stopped paying its subcontractors and fled back to China citing much higher costs to build the road than initially anticipated (the Chinese bid had come at around 50% of the Polish Govt own budget!). Poland had to hire European contractors to finish the road in time for the Euro 2012. COVEC and GDDKIA settled the ensuing lawsuit only last year:
khl.com/construction-europe/polish-motorway-dispute-settled/128084.article
Shortly after having been awarded part of the A2, COVEC , the Chinese contractor in charge, stopped paying its subcontractors and fled back to China citing much higher costs to build the road than initially anticipated (the Chinese bid had come at around 50% of the Polish Govt own budget!). Poland had to hire European contractors to finish the road in time for the Euro 2012. COVEC and GDDKIA settled the ensuing lawsuit only last year:
khl.com/construction-europe/polish-motorway-dispute-settled/128084.article