Luckily I was out of town that week though I was in Austin, TX and wouldv'e gladly given up the humidity for 123! But yeah, the heat sucks, I think I'd rather have snow.tracido said:Yeah you live in same desert as I do, man that's wicked, who'da thought we may even live down the street from each other and yet others from all over the world, all speaking in tandem.Remember when it hit 123 F? This state is too hottracido said:
Why strange? Does it have anything to do with Poland being a very Catholic country?Varreck said:I'm from the great hole - Poland
Since yours is a fledgling democracy, hold tight onto those freedoms and don't let them slip away under apathy! As two of the founding fathers of my constitution said; "Any society that would give up a little liberty to gain a little security will deserve neither and lose both." -Benjamin Franklin "Timid men prefer the calm of despotism to the tempestuous sea of liberty." -Thomas JeffersonI wish some of my own countrymen would pay more heed to these words of wisdom from the founding fathers of my country.Varreck said:
Poland is a transition country, just like Croatia, where I live. Conversion from socialism to capitalism requires an almost radical change of mentality, and people belonging to an older generation are still used to the "old ways". It'll take a few more generations to get us accommodated to the fast, profit-chasing lifestyle (which is not necessarily a good thing :-\). Privatisation of property is a difficult process, and opens a lot of space for crime and corruption, which are the main evils transition countries need to face.tracido said:
I sincerely hope your country does not become a pure capitalist nation. That's a large part of my country's problem. Money overrides individual rights at all costs.I think any government if given too much power, will always abuse that power into tyranny. That is also from Thomas Jefferson, and today he would be called a terrorist here for his radical beliefs, a founder of my own country.That's what I mean, I realize how easily freedom and liberty is lost, with no morality but '$' or mercyless governing watchdogs alike.You must be ever vigilant, freedom is so horribly fragile and I wish your country the best of luck.My country's constitution is almost entirely gone and I'm not sure we can go back anymore and repair the damage.Planewalker said: