Posted on 11/14/2004 5:59:16 AM PST by MidTown_Doc
Editor's note From Warsaw Business Journal
The past week was an unusual week. It was filled with emotion because the world has clearly divided itself into dedicated George W. Bush supporters and those who preferred to see John Kerry as the next American President.
Dear Readers,
The past week was an unusual week. It was filled with emotion because the world has clearly divided itself into dedicated George W. Bush supporters and those who preferred to see John Kerry as the next American President.
Never before have the United States Presidential elections caused so much commotion around the world. More than that, government heads have rarely expressed their opinions and preferences so vividly about who should be the next U.S. President. The world was for Kerry, Europe was for Kerry, but America was for Bush. Who was Poland for? The Old continent's animosity towards Bush did not surprise anybody; so Poland's widely-recognized support for the Texan left us out on a limb.
We are the only country in the European Union that openly approves of George W. Bush. Will the newly re-elected President appreciate our strong support? Will we benefit from it? Will American investments come flooding to Poland? Will the visa requirements be eliminated for Polish citizens? We certainly hope so, but we are inclined to believe that this is only a wishful dream and we cannot build success around dreams-especially in business.
"For most American investors, Poland is still the land of Lech Wa³êsa and the Pope," not the fastest growing economy in Europe, as bluntly expressed by the President of the Polish Confederation of Private Employers Henryka Bochniarz. In order to change this old image, Poland has to work hard by producing high quality products and promoting them abroad. Polish businessmen, on the other hand, must become more proactive to take advantage of the possibilities brought by good Polish-American relations. Mutual sympathy won't do the trick. Results are what count the most in business.
Eliza Durka Editor-in-Chief
No, I don't have any sedans, though I used to work on them Is that a 124 or 125 sedan. I know the russians used the 124 chassis for the lada , though with their own SOHC head design. My 124 Spider is a pinnifarina convertible, 33 years old now, not a spot of rust, burgandy paint with the 1608 DOHC engine running 9.8 - 1 compression 40/80 cams, headers and free flow exhaust and breathing through dual 2bbl webers, Very cool car. The 850 coupe is on the 850 sedan chassis, background above picture, 903 cc, 10.4 -1 compression, 37/73 cam 36 Weber DCD and headers. very fast backalley car and X 1/9 is a 2 seat bertone design with the engine/transmission from the 128 series located amidship. webers cam etc. very nimble. I have the FIATS and my friend Larry has the Alfa Romeos. 71 guilietta coupe and 76 Alfetta. Its a passion.
Umm. Pirogi
I buy their Wodka every chance I get.
Real potato vodka -- ludvesaya? something like that used to love it --gave up all spirits 6 years ago as they were getting the best of me. Was fun while it lasted but things change yaknow
BTTT
I was tempted to try the potato vodka but opted for the grain Wodka.
And I don't think it's unemplyment rate that makes people like Kwasniewski and Walesa strive for removing visas. We already have problem because best educated young Poles are moving to other EU countries.
I start to think that you cannot sleep because these visas bursting your mind. You are looking for enemies or what? You will find them someday, keep working
Btw you arent welcome in Poland as well.
My neighborhood in Chicago has so many Poles it could be called "Little Warsaw." I am happy to have them particularly the beautiful women. Wow.
I met some Polish young people when I went to a casino in Wendover, Nevada a couple of weeks ago. All nice, polite, neat kids, who were working over here to pay for college expenses over there. They sure had one heck of a work ethic, that's for sure!
Why? Because I said true? Does true bothers you?
We don't talk about a few students working in summertime. They are in "Work and Travel Program". They have work permit and they have to pay taxes. We talking about 454.000 emigrants every year from Poland. http://www.jezuici.pl/iss/essay/madel/migration_poland_europe.pdf
Data from 2001.
Situation in Poland?
http://www.dailyherald.com/special/pathfrompolska/part3.asp
Poland does not need opened doors for illegal immigration, Poland need economy help. America does not need weak allies in Europe. Next country who will improve polish economy will be strongest allied for Poland.
I'm more than happy to buy Polish products, but I don't see "made in Poland" on anything. Could you enlighten us here at FR as to what products to look for to support our ally?
Potomac tell me honestly what is your nationality, your poor English telling me that you arent American. Even if you have citizenship you are emigrant, from...? I like to know who you are to understand your phobia better.
Listen, I personally don't even plan to visit the US, I have a job right here, in Poland. Nevertheless, I expect the US to to show they consider my country a true ally and partner. And that's all.
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