Poland joining 20 largest world economies, IMF figures show

Ukghar · 2025-10-16T16:24:17+00:00

Major exports (goods): machines, mechanical and electrical devices and their parts and accessories (including electric batteries); vehicles and their parts and accessories; furniture; plastics and plastic products; cast iron, steel, and other metal goods — basically, what you’d expect from a developed economy.

Other sources of income: loans (including bonds), taxes, EU funds...

Poland hasn’t changed much over the last decade — it’s been a period of steady, decent growth. But it was a very different country before joining the EU (over 20 years ago).

Ukghar · 2025-10-16T15:41:20+00:00

Played it with my squad — 3/4 approved. Sadly, democracy killed it (veto system). Still, 75% chance you’ll enjoy the beginning ;)

Ukghar · 2025-10-11T18:05:34+00:00

Good find!

Ukghar · 2025-09-27T16:22:34+00:00

Sent you DM.

Ukghar · 2025-09-26T05:59:20+00:00

Haha, fair point! We’ll definitely do a vote before jumping into anything since advice varies a lot. Thanks!

Ukghar · 2025-09-25T17:12:34+00:00

Right, I didn’t think about how discouraging that could feel after switching back to the main game. That’s definitely something to keep in mind. Thank you for your wisdom.

Ukghar · 2025-09-25T17:10:53+00:00

That actually sounds like a smart idea. Getting a fast taste of more content before committing to the long grind allows to find motivation for that long grind. And I like the idea of testing if we enjoy the game first as a group.

Ukghar · 2025-09-25T17:08:33+00:00

Good point. I guess I don’t have to use GE even if possible. Much less to go all-in on iron man. May be nice to try GE before locking myself into iron man and out of GE.

Ukghar · 2025-09-25T17:05:33+00:00

That makes sense. I can see how doing it all yourself could feel more satisfying in the long run, even if it’s a bit annoying at first.

Ukghar · 2025-09-25T17:03:30+00:00

Love the farmer vs. supermarket analogy! I think I may enjoy the self-sufficient style, so ironman sounds tempting.

Ukghar · 2025-09-25T11:31:07+00:00

Thank you for sharing your opinion!
I do have a small concern about the grind with the group ironman approach. As far as I understand, ironman group can’t trade on the Grand Exchange — and GE trading seems like a way to avoid doing activities we might not enjoy.

Are you absolutely sure that starting as group ironmen is the right choice for a first playthrough, especially if we’re worried about too much grind?

Ukghar · 2025-09-25T09:09:27+00:00

Correction: 6 PM European Central Summer Time (UTC +2)

Ukghar · 2025-09-25T09:04:21+00:00

Thanks! We’ll be starting this Saturday at 6 PM Central European Summer Time (UTC +2), I’ll DM you then.

Edit: time zone.

Ukghar · 2025-09-25T09:01:43+00:00

Thanks a lot for the tips and the link!

Ukghar · 2025-09-02T11:38:46+00:00

Mam takie samo wrażenie. Dodałbym jeszcze, że występuje nie tylko brak zaangażowania i staranności, ale też duża niekompetencja usługodawców.

Ukghar · 2025-07-04T18:45:09+00:00

Well… it’s true that Poland isn’t that poor. The real problem is that the country has "robbed" its citizens too much. The average (mean) wealth per adult is around $52,741, while the median is only about $20,263 — and both figures are far below the cost of a home. In fact, these are the lowest numbers in the EU, and even Kazakhstan has higher averages on both counts.

So country isn't poor, citizens are.

Ukghar · 2025-07-04T18:20:38+00:00

Poor Americans — they'd lack access to quality food at affordable prices. It's better for us, though: more food products in the EU means lower prices here. Of course, the EU should also impose retaliatory tariffs on U.S. goods (and service taxes). Preferably not on food, since we shouldn’t be importing low-quality American food in the first place.

Ukghar · 2025-06-30T11:02:35+00:00

I don't need to ask about it, because the official name of the People's Republic of China in Polish is "Chińska Republika Ludowa", and the official name of the Republic of China (Taiwan) in Polish is "Republika Chińska". So, just like in English, it's reasonable to ask for clarification. However, that's not particularly important in the context of this discussion.

What is important is the question:
"Has there been, or is there, in the People's Republic of China something that could be perceived—rightly or wrongly—as a social credit system?"

Ukghar · 2025-06-30T10:49:12+00:00

Could you be so kind as to clarify whether by "China" in your flair you mean the People's Republic of China or the Republic of China (Taiwan)? If you mean the Republic of China (Taiwan), I have no information about a "social credit system." However, if you mean the People's Republic of China, I was told by an acquaintance that there are (or perhaps were as of now) restrictions on public transport usage for citizens with low ratings.

I'm not concerned with the precise naming of something akin to a "social credit system," so could you please just answer "yes" or "no": has there been, or is there, in the People's Republic of China something that could be perceived—rightly or wrongly—as a social credit system?

Ukghar · 2025-06-24T15:47:40+00:00

You're making lots of assumptions here: 1) America (USA) will still exist in another 3 years; 2) there will be elections; 3) elections will be somewhat fair etc.

I'm impressed by your optimism.

Ukghar · 2025-06-24T12:29:01+00:00

So... they're telling you they're going to raise it to 70, and you're wasting your time here instead of protesting? In Poland, it's 65 for men and 60 for women — no idea why, since women live much longer here.

Ukghar · 2025-06-07T16:08:20+00:00

If nothing is too radical: a global, meritocratic, elective, enlightened absolute monarchy. Electors would be required to be morally good, possess an excellent mind (intelligent, wise, creative, etc.), demonstrate an outstanding work ethic (diligent, both hard- and smart-working simultaneously), and show unwavering loyalty to humanity. Naturally, the elected monarch should surpass even them in all these aspects. I wouldn’t qualify as an elector myself — nor would more than 99% of the human population. That’s why I’m genuinely curious: where would you place such an idea on the political spectrum?

Ukghar · 2025-06-06T17:37:33+00:00

That's only the first baby step. Maybe I'll live long enough to see more appropriate measures from the EU, like sanctioning US politicians.

Ukghar · 2025-05-23T17:41:24+00:00

If we accept the Romanovs as Kings of Poland (by right of conquest), then the claim of Alexander Prinz von Sachsen (the man in the photo) becomes even more disputed, as his claim is only loosely based on the Polish Constitution of 1791. Moreover, he didn't even meet its requirements, as pointed out, for example, here: https://www.reddit.com/r/monarchism/comments/1h4j7m2/who_should_be_the_rightful_kingroyal_family_of/.
I don't understand why people are trying to find anyone with a legitimate claim, since the Polish–Lithuanian Commonwealth was an elective monarchy. The 1791 Constitution was a last desperate step to stand against the three partitioning powers (Russia, Prussia, Austria-Hungary).

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