Tacitus
25 Aug 2022
News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1139]
The government can not appoint judges with a simple majority.
such as?
The government can not appoint judges with a simple majority.
Tacitus
25 Aug 2022
News / Years of Poland in the EU - assessment of pros and cons [1139]
I think we can all agree that there is some difference between some individuals trying to cash in on their political relations and the ruling party trying to get control over the judiciary.
Which is why Germany has rules that prevent what PiS is currently trying. That there is further need to fight corruption (something all countries struggle with) is unrelated to this.
I think we can all agree that there is some difference between some individuals trying to cash in on their political relations and the ruling party trying to get control over the judiciary.
Which is why Germany has rules that prevent what PiS is currently trying. That there is further need to fight corruption (something all countries struggle with) is unrelated to this.
Tacitus
17 Aug 2022
News / Ruling PiS party tried to cover up eco disaster in Odra River [88]
Which river? The Rhine has historically low water due to the ongoing drought, but there is no pollution I am aware of.
Of course not. How would any kind of pollution from the German side magically teleport close to Wroclaw and then make its' way up to the sea?
Which river? The Rhine has historically low water due to the ongoing drought, but there is no pollution I am aware of.
Don't know if it's correlated
Of course not. How would any kind of pollution from the German side magically teleport close to Wroclaw and then make its' way up to the sea?
Tacitus
17 Aug 2022
News / Ruling PiS party tried to cover up eco disaster in Odra River [88]
On the bright side , PiS has accorsing to my knowledge not tried to blame Germany for this disaster. Probably because they can not deny in which direction the rivee is running.
On the bright side , PiS has accorsing to my knowledge not tried to blame Germany for this disaster. Probably because they can not deny in which direction the rivee is running.
Tacitus
13 Aug 2022
News / Ruling PiS party tried to cover up eco disaster in Odra River [88]
This might become a case for the police if something was illegally dumped into the Oder and öater covered up by the authorities.
This might become a case for the police if something was illegally dumped into the Oder and öater covered up by the authorities.
Tacitus
22 Jul 2022
UK, Ireland / Boris Johnson - is the new British PM a popular figure in Poland? [150]
The man was sent to a private school whose tuiton fees are from what I've read higher than what your average Brit makes in a year.
Hardly "middle class" origins.
middle class immigrants
The man was sent to a private school whose tuiton fees are from what I've read higher than what your average Brit makes in a year.
Hardly "middle class" origins.
Tacitus
19 Jul 2022
News / Poland's PiS party members and crime [332]
Contracts with the defense industry are not negotiated and signed over night. The defense ministry orders extensive studies from its' military and inquires about their demands and gets usually several different offers from various competitors. This is the time and place to raise any security concerns.
Security concerns are however not a magical formula to get out of a signed contract unless it can be shown that the negotiation were fraudulant or the product does not live up to the demanded standards. Otherwise no private defense company would do buisness with your government because they could not afford this legal insecurity.
security concerns to be more important
Contracts with the defense industry are not negotiated and signed over night. The defense ministry orders extensive studies from its' military and inquires about their demands and gets usually several different offers from various competitors. This is the time and place to raise any security concerns.
Security concerns are however not a magical formula to get out of a signed contract unless it can be shown that the negotiation were fraudulant or the product does not live up to the demanded standards. Otherwise no private defense company would do buisness with your government because they could not afford this legal insecurity.
Tacitus
19 Jul 2022
News / Poland's PiS party members and crime [332]
Pacta sunt servanda. That is something even the old Romans knew. Those are especially true in industrial matters that require times of preparation for the producer.
Any government in any buisness relationship must obey the law like " a mere client". Unless it can be proven that Airbus bribed officials or there products do no meet promised requirements, then the Polish government has no leg to stand on.
then it has to be honoured
Pacta sunt servanda. That is something even the old Romans knew. Those are especially true in industrial matters that require times of preparation for the producer.
Polish government as a mere client,
Any government in any buisness relationship must obey the law like " a mere client". Unless it can be proven that Airbus bribed officials or there products do no meet promised requirements, then the Polish government has no leg to stand on.
Tacitus
7 Jul 2022
UK, Ireland / Boris Johnson - is the new British PM a popular figure in Poland? [150]
You mean like you destroyed the US when you arrived there.
You mean like you destroyed the US when you arrived there.
Tacitus
28 Jun 2022
News / NATO expansion in northern Europe - great news for Poland [136]
Very interesting. Suddenly the Baltic states are in a completely different situation. Russia is now unlikely to achieve quick air or sea superiority in case of an invasion, and they would have to hold back significant forces for the defense of St. Petersburg.
Very interesting. Suddenly the Baltic states are in a completely different situation. Russia is now unlikely to achieve quick air or sea superiority in case of an invasion, and they would have to hold back significant forces for the defense of St. Petersburg.
Tacitus
27 Jun 2022
Genealogy / Silesian, old Polish heritage? [49]
Not to mention (often) no indoor plumbing, few if any electricity, no television, food shortages no antibiotica and other medicine we take for granted. Few if any public transportation outside the big cities. My grandfather lost 3 siblings in the 1930s to afflictions and diseases we can cure easily today.
Not to mention (often) no indoor plumbing, few if any electricity, no television, food shortages no antibiotica and other medicine we take for granted. Few if any public transportation outside the big cities. My grandfather lost 3 siblings in the 1930s to afflictions and diseases we can cure easily today.
Tacitus
22 Jun 2022
History / POLISH AND RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP WILL LAST FOREVER [513]
In the 18th century, 900 years after the Emperor in Austria and when the rank of Emperor was losing most of its' prestige. You had Emperors of France, Austria and indeed Russia by that point, later followed by the Emperor of Germany.
Not like you did it all by yourself.
I am fairly certain that it wasn't just the Austrians who were defeated at Austerlitz. ;) Austrian Field Marshall Radetzky developed the plan to defeat Napoleon and Schwarzenberg led the Battle at Leipzig. And Wellington did not say: "Give me night, or give me Kutusov".
@Lyzko
Well said.
In the end,
In the 18th century, 900 years after the Emperor in Austria and when the rank of Emperor was losing most of its' prestige. You had Emperors of France, Austria and indeed Russia by that point, later followed by the Emperor of Germany.
lafter we defeated Napoleon
Not like you did it all by yourself.
defeated your HRE
I am fairly certain that it wasn't just the Austrians who were defeated at Austerlitz. ;) Austrian Field Marshall Radetzky developed the plan to defeat Napoleon and Schwarzenberg led the Battle at Leipzig. And Wellington did not say: "Give me night, or give me Kutusov".
@Lyzko
Well said.
Tacitus
22 Jun 2022
History / POLISH AND RUSSIAN FRIENDSHIP WILL LAST FOREVER [513]
I would put it more respectfully, but Russia was indeed for most of its' history indeed hardly comparable to Austria for most of its' history. While Austria held the most prestigious crown in Europe (France and England desired the Imperial Crown, nobody desired to be King of Russia), the Russian King knelt to hordes from the East and desperately wanted to be treated as an equal by the Emperor. While Austria (along with others) defended Europe for centuries from the Ottomans, took the Poles and Swedes turns beating up Russia. Russia only started to step after Eugene of Savoy had broken the might of the Ottomans.
compare an ******* (sphincter) to a finger.
I would put it more respectfully, but Russia was indeed for most of its' history indeed hardly comparable to Austria for most of its' history. While Austria held the most prestigious crown in Europe (France and England desired the Imperial Crown, nobody desired to be King of Russia), the Russian King knelt to hordes from the East and desperately wanted to be treated as an equal by the Emperor. While Austria (along with others) defended Europe for centuries from the Ottomans, took the Poles and Swedes turns beating up Russia. Russia only started to step after Eugene of Savoy had broken the might of the Ottomans.
Tacitus
21 Jun 2022
Life / Poland's birthrate on the decline [480]
Very true. Women have to bear the physical risks and inconveniences of birth and pregnancy and there is often an expectation that they sacrifice their careers instead of men. Which means that they are often at risk of poverty in old age if their marriage terminates (which happens more and more).
I am a man thus I do not have to worry about those things, yet I don't want any children either for multiple other reasons. The progress we have made as a species means that people do not need large families anymore in order to provide for themselves in old age, and women can actively choose if and how many children they end up with. Which also makes the decision to have children more noble and meaningful, but there should not be any pressure on women to "breed".
Only women are expected to make this choice.
Very true. Women have to bear the physical risks and inconveniences of birth and pregnancy and there is often an expectation that they sacrifice their careers instead of men. Which means that they are often at risk of poverty in old age if their marriage terminates (which happens more and more).
I am a man thus I do not have to worry about those things, yet I don't want any children either for multiple other reasons. The progress we have made as a species means that people do not need large families anymore in order to provide for themselves in old age, and women can actively choose if and how many children they end up with. Which also makes the decision to have children more noble and meaningful, but there should not be any pressure on women to "breed".
Tacitus
14 Jun 2022
UK, Ireland / Is it good for Poland as Sinn Fein will win today in Northen Ireland [262]
Me too, since I just read that it is possible that this proposal might not get a majority in parliament. Hopefully enough MPs will see that a clear violation of international law and a possible trade war with EU are not in the UKs' interest.
I see plenty.
Me too, since I just read that it is possible that this proposal might not get a majority in parliament. Hopefully enough MPs will see that a clear violation of international law and a possible trade war with EU are not in the UKs' interest.
Tacitus
13 Jun 2022
UK, Ireland / Is it good for Poland as Sinn Fein will win today in Northen Ireland [262]
We shall see. Maybe Johnson will see reason and not implement what he promised, but I see little grounds for optimism.
We shall see. Maybe Johnson will see reason and not implement what he promised, but I see little grounds for optimism.
Tacitus
13 Jun 2022
UK, Ireland / Is it good for Poland as Sinn Fein will win today in Northen Ireland [262]
It is not since the UK is about to break an international treaty.
It is an internal matter.
It is not since the UK is about to break an international treaty.
Tacitus
12 May 2022
History / What do Poles owe to Hungarians? [231]
More like the result of Merkel's policies reflecting the wishes of most Germans to some degree and an appreciation how she had steered Germany through multiple crisis by this point ( and would do so again during the pandemic). It of course also helped that the refugee crisis was well over by 2017.
The NSDAP never received a majority in any fair and free election.
Please get this thread back to Hungarians, some of you are debating a different country
sheep like stupidity
More like the result of Merkel's policies reflecting the wishes of most Germans to some degree and an appreciation how she had steered Germany through multiple crisis by this point ( and would do so again during the pandemic). It of course also helped that the refugee crisis was well over by 2017.
they did vote for the nazi party
The NSDAP never received a majority in any fair and free election.
Please get this thread back to Hungarians, some of you are debating a different country
Tacitus
12 May 2022
History / What do Poles owe to Hungarians? [231]
Merkel was reelected as chancellor 2 years after the decision, and the party that was decisively against her refugee policies got 10% of the votes.
Referendums are rarely practical, even in non-emergencies. A simple yes/no question hardly ever reflects the reality of the sitution. Something you seem either unable or unwilling to acknowledge.
Merkel was reelected as chancellor 2 years after the decision, and the party that was decisively against her refugee policies got 10% of the votes.
That should never be allowed
Referendums are rarely practical, even in non-emergencies. A simple yes/no question hardly ever reflects the reality of the sitution. Something you seem either unable or unwilling to acknowledge.
Tacitus
5 May 2022
News / Should Poland pay for gas in rubles? [155]
True. But misplaced trust is different from malicious intent.
Because you fell for a campaign based on lies and bigotry which was heavily supported by Russia. The EU is probably better off long-term without you, but it is still regrettable that British voters handed Putin this win.
Germany placed far too much trust in Russia
True. But misplaced trust is different from malicious intent.
why do you think we left
Because you fell for a campaign based on lies and bigotry which was heavily supported by Russia. The EU is probably better off long-term without you, but it is still regrettable that British voters handed Putin this win.
Tacitus
5 May 2022
Life / Will Poland ever be multicultural like Sweden, Germany or France? [161]
Just give it some time. Poland will in due time become more economically wealthy and thus attractive to foreigners, and its' people will become more liberal.
Just give it some time. Poland will in due time become more economically wealthy and thus attractive to foreigners, and its' people will become more liberal.
Tacitus
4 May 2022
News / Should Poland pay for gas in rubles? [155]
Russia is receiving 1bn in total from all its' European trading partners
Russia is receiving 1bn in total from all its' European trading partners
Tacitus
3 May 2022
News / Should Poland pay for gas in rubles? [155]
It is not just a question of demand but also logistics. Germany's pipeline network is still a relict of the German division. There is no direct connection between East and West Germany. East Germany has to rely on Schwedt which os now problem, but one that might be solved soon.
It is not just a question of demand but also logistics. Germany's pipeline network is still a relict of the German division. There is no direct connection between East and West Germany. East Germany has to rely on Schwedt which os now problem, but one that might be solved soon.
Tacitus
30 Apr 2022
History / Sarmatism in Poland [119]
Always keep in mind that Crows posts do not just reflect his own delusions but those of a lot of Serbs (well, except maybe for the "Sarmatian nonsense). There are some really worrying signs coming from the Serb Republic in Bosnia, and Russia is gleefully sponsoring Belgrade and others who are flirting with another war in the Balkans.
Always keep in mind that Crows posts do not just reflect his own delusions but those of a lot of Serbs (well, except maybe for the "Sarmatian nonsense). There are some really worrying signs coming from the Serb Republic in Bosnia, and Russia is gleefully sponsoring Belgrade and others who are flirting with another war in the Balkans.
Tacitus
23 Apr 2022
Life / Will Poland ever be multicultural like Sweden, Germany or France? [161]
The constant demonization of Sweden by people who never visited the place is really funny.
Sweden is significantly safer than most Western countries.
The constant demonization of Sweden by people who never visited the place is really funny.
Sweden is significantly safer than most Western countries.
Tacitus
22 Apr 2022
Tacitus
22 Apr 2022
History / How much Poles trust to France? [93]
France under Macron is sending weapons to Ukraine.
MLP has previously called for recognizing Crimea as Russian and wants to stop sending weapons to Ukraine.
There is no diffrence between them in that regard.
France under Macron is sending weapons to Ukraine.
MLP has previously called for recognizing Crimea as Russian and wants to stop sending weapons to Ukraine.
Tacitus
19 Apr 2022
History / What do Poles owe to Hungarians? [231]
Germany has been sending arms to Ukraine, Klitschko is not arguing that Germany is not sending any weapons.
Klitschko is condemning Germany for not sending heavy arms like Tanks. Ignoring some serious doubts how useful the available tanks would be in any case, it is rather telling he singles out Germany for criticism despite the fact that no other country - except the Czech Republic who could so on short notice - has send any such weaponry.
There are no Abrams or Challengers in Ukraine either, but somehow the lack of Leopards' is what is deplorable.
Germany has been sending arms to Ukraine, Klitschko is not arguing that Germany is not sending any weapons.
Klitschko is condemning Germany for not sending heavy arms like Tanks. Ignoring some serious doubts how useful the available tanks would be in any case, it is rather telling he singles out Germany for criticism despite the fact that no other country - except the Czech Republic who could so on short notice - has send any such weaponry.
There are no Abrams or Challengers in Ukraine either, but somehow the lack of Leopards' is what is deplorable.
Tacitus
19 Apr 2022
History / What do Poles owe to Hungarians? [231]
What for? Honestly jon, your germanphobia is showing.
to sanction Germany
What for? Honestly jon, your germanphobia is showing.
Tacitus
19 Apr 2022
History / What do Poles owe to Hungarians? [231]
Quite the opposite. Germany is now sending arms to an active war zone. Buying gas from Qatar and the USA. Keeping coal plants longer online. All approved by ministers from the Green party. A seismic change to be sure.
It might look so now under the direct impression of the war, but this will perspective will change in a few years. People will then appreciate that we still have an economy and the EU.
at least among those who count
Quite the opposite. Germany is now sending arms to an active war zone. Buying gas from Qatar and the USA. Keeping coal plants longer online. All approved by ministers from the Green party. A seismic change to be sure.
That's all that matters.
It might look so now under the direct impression of the war, but this will perspective will change in a few years. People will then appreciate that we still have an economy and the EU.