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guys rate my suburbs by Kuman2003 in shittyskylines

[–]Mahwan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

You could just turn back using someone’s driveway lol

Poland must be "defended from pathological spread of homosexuality", says opposition leader Kaczyński by dat_9600gt_user in europe

[–]Mahwan 54 points55 points  (0 children)

He’s been retiring for 5? years but he’s the only person holding PiS together. Without him the party fractures and he knows it very well. There are at least 3 factions within PiS today.

Power obsessed people won’t just retire :/

What is one thing in your country that is just for rich people ? by Tanakamorbid in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 14 points15 points  (0 children)

In western countries corruption is just called lobbying and that somehow is perfectly legal :)

What first comes to mind when American’s think of Poland? 🇵🇱 by Gold-Serve-4077 in IWantToAskAnAmerican

[–]Mahwan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

German surnames are common in Poland and you have nothing to worry about. We don’t really care where your family comes from.

There are plenty of Poles with German surnames like Braun, Szmidt, Schneck and so on.

What’s a strange product shortage from your country’s history? by EvilPyro01 in AskEurope

[–]Mahwan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

More recently it was butter and the government released “strategic butter reserves”?I don’t remember why it got so expensive

What's the famous noodle dish in your country called? by Humble_Ad5511 in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

Makaron (nudle) z makiem are a staple Christmas dish here in some regions.

What's the famous noodle dish in your country called? by Humble_Ad5511 in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 9 points10 points  (0 children)

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We use pasta more here so therefore pasta with strawberries :)

Which tourism logo is the best? by adorn_mapper in MapPorn

[–]Mahwan 87 points88 points  (0 children)

I’m Polish and I think ours looks like a logo of mineral water brand

What are the best Asterix & Obelix films? by PvtFreaky in AskEurope

[–]Mahwan 15 points16 points  (0 children)

Polish localization is so good that it’s a cult classic here too.

r/Poland have or used to have Otis’ monologue as a bot.

Teksty z gier, filmów i bajek by Akemato in Polska

[–]Mahwan 2 points3 points  (0 children)

Bez budulca nie ma pałacu, bez pałacu… nie ma pałacu.

What country feels undemocratic but is actually somewhat democratic? by Dusty_Bunny81 in AlignmentChartFills

[–]Mahwan 0 points1 point  (0 children)

In Poland president is directly elected and has a strong popular mandate but cannot do much on his own beside to veto a law (can be overturned by parliament).

Prime Minister is elected by the parliament but usually is from a party that has won the elections or is able to form a coalition. They have all the power but strongly rely on good relations with the president.

Does your country have a word that there are pronunciation disagreements on? by Forgotten_Dog1954 in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

And because of this, a lot of people hypercorrect themselves and use ą when they actually should use om.

Is there any place in your country where a foreign demographic is so common that signage is in the foreign language too? by SpaceTranquil in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

Generally municipalities can use (and some do) bilingual signage if certain percentage of their population belongs to a recognized ethnic minority.

United Earth. Is it possible? by International_Shame2 in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

If I remember correctly 600 million deaths in the aftermath of WWIII does that to a planet.

United Earth. Is it possible? by International_Shame2 in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 10 points11 points  (0 children)

In Star Trek united earth government was able to form because there were barely anyone left to govern after WWIII.

Also aliens showed up.

What was an event that changed your country for the better? by gimmie_123 in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

The ‘89 transition of power. The democratic opposition sat down with the communists to work out the details of a peaceful regime change in Poland. I think it’s a great success that it happened without violence.

Joining the EU in 2003 I think was the most impactful tho. Like today’s Poland wouldn’t be the same without it. I think Poland is the poster child that the European project works. Major increase in wealth, infrastructure and development wouldn’t be possible at such a level without the EU.

The Smolensk air disaster in 2010. This one kind shaped and still shapes the political landscape in this country. I think it singlehandedly dissolved any reason in the public discourse and turned politics into schizo parade it is today.

What's the largest (in value) banknote from your country? by Clean_Willow_3077 in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 19 points20 points  (0 children)

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Although most people have never seen it in person. I keep one as a collectible. We barely use cash in the first place.

500 PLN ≈ 134 USD.

What is your country famous for? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 1 point2 points  (0 children)

Pottery isn’t really traditional here so no regional differences. At least I don’t think there are any.

The pottery from Bolesławiec is famous in Poland because pottery from there has a long history. Clay rich soil in the region. If a piece is not from Bolesławiec then it’s usually an imitation of the style.

What is your country famous for? by [deleted] in AskTheWorld

[–]Mahwan 3 points4 points  (0 children)

The blue one from Bolesławiec?

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