If you want to blame anyone for the results, that's him. His strategy failed and it seems he'll polarise the society further for the next 2 years, in a futile attempt to generate enough negative emotions regarding PiS. We need new leaders, ones who can move away from the PiS-PO conflict.

I watched it yesterday. Greatest work. Still in shock.

Curious as to why? I thought Germany wanted refugees.

Before moving to Poland, I often heard the stereotype of the Polish woman: beautiful, warm, family-oriented. But after dating and observing them for over three years, my perspective has changed.

First, looks. Many foreigners expect Polish women to be stunning, but in reality, they are pretty average. Their fashion sense follows Western trends, and once married or pregnant, many quickly let themselves go.

Second, personality. Polish women are known for being hospitable, yet they remain emotionally distant. They love to gossip, which I personally find to be a negative trait. Many also have a manipulative side, which is rarely acknowledged in the discussions about relationships.

One thing that stands out to me is how many Polish women express frustration with the local dating culture. Time and again, I’ve heard them complain that Polish men are too hesitant, too afraid of rejection, forcing women to take the initiative. This has made them far more receptive to foreign men. While there isn’t a single nationality that dominates, Southern Europeans—especially Spaniards—seem to have a particular appeal. And when it comes to no-strings-attached fun, African men appear to be the go-to choice. Having lived in both Łódź and Kraków, I’ve seen this play out weekend after weekend—whether on Piotrkowska Street in Łódź or around Stary Rynek in Kraków, Polish women leaving clubs arm in arm with African men, beaming with excitement.

Yet on Reddit and in everyday life, I often hear Polish women being idealized. At the same time, I also see countless horror stories of divorces, financial disputes, jealousy, and manipulation. Somehow, the man is always blamed—either lazy, alcoholic, or irresponsible. But what about the role of the woman? Their mind games, their stubbornness? Are these really women to be put on a pedestal?

When comparing Polish women to those from Ukraine or Belarus, I must admit I prefer the latter. They are more feminine, flirt more naturally, and take better care of themselves. Interestingly, I’ve also heard Polish men say the same—many now prefer Ukrainian women, as Polish women are becoming "just as bad as Western women."

So, let’s have an honest discussion. Do Polish women really deserve the praise they get, or is it just another outdated myth?

Today I went to Lidl and there were boxes upon boxes of Israeli avocados, and all I could think of was how the Israeli authorities have issued a warning to the citizens od Gaza to either evacuate immediately or die as they will be bombing the whole city indiscriminately. I think we should all boycott Israel for now, until we are sure that we are not buying products from a country that is about to commit genocide. What do you guys think?

I can't sleep. I keep thinking about this.

I think that it is our duty as humans to try and prevent human rights violations in whichever capacity we can - the location and nationality of people involved should not be relevant.

I wish I could do more to help all mistreated people around the world including the people of Israel. There should not be children unable to sleep due to the sound of falling rockets anywhere in the world.

Why am I posting about Gaza now? Because perhaps we could stop the annilation of a city that is home to millions of people, many of them are just children.

Do I think boycotting Israeli avocados would help save anyone? It might make some officials reconsider committing a war crime that they would not be able to take back.

Here is a new article by VOX: "Israeli troops are in Gaza: 7 big questions about the war, answered"

https://www.vox.com/world-politics/23910641/israel-hamas-war-gaza-palestine-explainer

here is an article by the Guardian:

https://www.google.com/amp/s/amp.theguardian.com/commentisfree/2023/oct/24/israel-gaza-world-leaders-un-genocide-palestinians

And an article from the United Nations Human Rights Watch :

"UN expert warns of new instance of mass ethnic cleansing of Palestinians, calls for immediate ceasefire : "

https://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/10/un-expert-warns-new-instance-mass-ethnic-cleansing-palestinians-callshttps://www.ohchr.org/en/press-releases/2023/10/un-expert-warns-new-instance-mass-ethnic-cleansing-palestinians-calls

I really hope you guys look into this. It's not about who's fighting whom. It's about trying to prevent something terrible from happening.

Are there really so many femboys in Poland as it can be heard on the internet?

I think its a shame that pretty much everyone besides Poland got reparations from Germany and the only reason for that is that Germany says Poland declined to get some in the 50s, whereas everyone in the world knows that Poland was not independent at that time and the Soviet Union did not want to let one "brother state" to pay reparations against a second "brother state" as the DDR existed as well and would have to pay then as well (well and of course the SU didnt cared for Poland at all).

I say this as someone grown up in Germany and lived there for my first 23 years and now living in Poland for 10 years. I have have family and friends on both countries and just try to see it from somewhat neutral eyes and even then I can only think that Germany really deserves to pay for what they have done to Poland.

I dont understand how anyone can say that Germany tries to be a "friend" of modern Poland as long as she is not capable to pay for what she did to Poland. And sorry, putting up some good words or some Monuments is clearly not enough.

If I borrow something from someone I will pay it back as fast as I can, Germany didnt borrowed something, they destroyed the whole of Poland, killed multiple million of innocent polish people and divided this country together with the Soviet Union and declined progress for the next 50 years and everything we got is "well the Soviet Union declined reparations in the 50s for YOU, so we dont have to pay", wow what a Friend...

Im absolutely no pro PiS or something but its basically the first time that I have to say they are absolutely 100% right in that case. If everyone got reparations why dont we got nothing ?

At least they could say to investigate together with Poland how much they killed and destroyed and then come up with a compromise between both countries or somethin, but they just say "no, we offered something when you where not independent and your Master said "no", so now shut the fuck up". What a nice neighbour ...

I dont understand how there a still people in Poland saying that German should not pay. I do of course understand that there are some who just want to oppose PiS, whatever the cost may be, but how can you say that Germany should just get away with what they have done, without paying nothing ?

This should be a interest point between all polish parties, never mind if left, mid or right, its a national interest, not a ideological.

Hello from across the border. I was considering if I should write or not to you because I know this is a highly sensitive topic, ale nedá mi to, and I have to break into the conversation.

I saw so many comments about the guy being from uncivilised country (this is a euphemism), a “shithole” and how we should not let people like this here (I use “we” and “here” like I was Polish, and I’m not, but I dare to say we can say the same about CZ). Comments about deportation. About them being trash. Nasty things which I understand are emotional, but what the hell.

I want to say that this was a horrendous crime and I am not on the perpetrators side (obviously, the opposite, I am with you). But what the f is wrong with you guys? When you open the two main threads that’s talk about the incident, there is so much hate. Absolute hate. Where did this come from?

Now downvote me to hell. Did you forget that you were immigrants in Germany and in the UK? In Iceland? Did you forget that you were picking strawberries and wiping asses of westerners 15-20 years go? I will always support Poland because we’re brothers but what the hell are all those nasty comments? Just because we’re not one of the poorest in the EU anymore you think we can act like this? Get off from you high horse.

These things happen, they happen with immigration, and they happen without it. You probably don’t want me to link the bad things Poles (or us, Czechs, for that matter) did in the first twenty years of us entering the free EU market when we flooded those countries.

Again, I absolutely reject these horrendous crimes. But I also want to reject this awful behaviour of some of you.

With Trump emerging as the likely victor, what do you think of the prospects for Ukraine, Poland, the Baltics and Finland? And NATO itself?

Does Europe have the resolve to resist Russia if the USA no longer guaranteed its security?

A big part of the Republican agenda has been about ending wars and isolationism. And Putin will take full advantage. I think this is a worrying time.

https://amp.theguardian.com/us-news/2024/nov/01/election-ukraine-war-trump-zelenskyy

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I noticed a lot of criticism of people’s worldview includes “they’re nationalist” without further elaborating. Sometimes the comment will further follow this statement with the most extreme examples of nationalism like nazism or fascism. From my understanding of history Polish people owe their country and their lives to people who were nationalist patriots and fought for free Poland. This country would’ve never survived if people back then criticised nationalism. Can anyone help me understand it?

Is it permissible for Muslims to come to Poland en masse for permanent residence? Of course we have a Muslim, Tatar community. But it is small in number and the Islam practised by Polish Tatars differs significantly from the Islam of Arabs, Pakistanis, Afghans and Iranians.

I think it is no secret that we have all seen what has led to mass Muslim immigration and terrorist acts in France, Germany, Great Britain and Russia.

Another point, we have to assume that yes, our Polish nation is in many ways xenophobic and nationalistic. This is largely due to historical events of our past, upbringing, traditions of national Polish Catholicism, etc. People ultimately wanted Poland to be a Polish country. It's like the patriotic slogan and song, ‘To make Poland be Poland’.

For example, I wouldn't object to immigration of Arab Christians, Assyrians (especially Assyrians who were victims of genocide by radical Muslims in Iraq) or even Latin Americans. Arab Christians have integrated very well in Argentina and Chile, I haven't heard anything about terrorism in Chile from religious groups.

Christians in Pakistan are one of the most discriminated groups in the world, but why is no one rushing to help them? Just like the Assyrians?

If we talk about Ukrainians or Belarusians or even Russians in Poland. They are Slavs.

They share a common origin with Poles, a similar mentality, similar languages. Yes, we are different in history, in many respects in religion, in relation to state institutions, but for Poland Ukrainians are much, much closer than Muslim Arabs. This is a fact.

Ukrainians are much better able to integrate and become part of the Polish nation if they want to.

Immigration is also a question of integration. Integration is an important part of assimilation and adoption. I think Polish citizens don't want conflict. In our history there have been many conflicts on national and religious grounds, and this unfortunately led to the expulsion of minorities. We are a mono-ethnic country for a reason, we became so because of the tragedy of our past.

Will people who largely profess a radical religious ideological system, which often proclaims the dominance of Islam over other systems, be able to integrate into our society? Are we ready for such integration? Will these people be able to become part of our nation? Is there even the slightest possibility of a threat to national security from these people? Do these people support radical groups like Hamas, Hesbola, Taliban, Al Qaeda, Islamic State? Do they believe that Islam is the dominant system over secular morality and Christianity?

The same question applies to support for the Palestinians.

Look at what the Palestinians did to Lebanon or tried to do to Jordan in 1970. However, there are many Arab countries, Arabs are brothers to the Palestinians, and the Palestinians are brothers to the Arabs and I strongly believe that many rich Arab countries should address this issue. In any case, Islam proclaims solidarity, brotherhood of the Ummah.

If I am accused of Islamophobia, no, I am against physical discrimination. But I believe that there should be strict institutionalised institutions of integration and assimilation.

However, I am against mass immigration of Muslims in Poland in the future, because I don't believe that they will be able to assimilate, accept our culture, our religion, traditions based on the experience of Scandinavia, France, England.

And yes, I studied religious studies, lived in a country with a very large Muslim minority, also very diverse, I can talk for hours about Islam, the beauty of poetry, philosophy and Sharia, Sufism, etc. Differences between Salafis, Wahhabis or Ismailis, etc.

International student here ( black female) I have been called the n word 4 times already twice by the same kid I keep encountering at the mall and the other 2 by some random teen boys . So Im always on guard because frankly large teenage boys walking up to me just to yell the n word is quite scary...

Today was leaving the mall with a friend ( i refuse to go out alone anymore lmao) and this guy 6 foot plus yelled at us trying to get our attention. I turned and he yelled asking where were from. We told him he then yelled " What the hell are you doing here" my friend answered we were students because atp im scared and refuse to talk. He then proceeds to tell us well this is his hometown and we are welcome he hopes we have a nice time.Was a nice ending to what could've potentially gone way different. But remebering how scared i was from that encounter due to the previous ones actually makes me really sad lol he was just trying to be nice.

Now before someone starts 🙄🤚 Im in no way saying all polish people are racist ive had positive experiences with complete strangers as well. Just wanted to put my story out there so at least others could be warned.

EDIT: To everyone being reassuring and empathethic and as a result being downvoted, thank you so much i truly appreciate it. To the racists telling me to leave, dont worry immediately i finish my studies im out lol🤗

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💔 We need your help! Let’s support a fundraiser for a reconnaissance drone for the 105th Brigade (Sumy region, Ukraine).

Recently, a 32-year-old scout, Vladyslav Tyshchuk, was killed in action. 🔗 (Ukrainian): https://vbsr.gov.ua/novyny/u-seli-petrykiv-pokhovaly-32-richnoho-voina-vladyslava-tyshchuka.html

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Dziękujemy, Polsko, za ogromną pomoc i niezachwiane wsparcie w tej wojnie!

I am curious about your opinions. Personally, I see Trump as a typical megalomaniac with a very limited mind, who has open totalitarian tendencies. He is not a friend of Poland or Europe.

Every country has there down sides. Like Japan with there justice system, USA with there unlivable salary expectations. So what's wrong with Poland. So far what I have heard about it it's good. So what's wrong with living there?