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[jsanders]

Why do you suppose people in our country are advocating changing government documents to be in Spanish as well as English?

States are being sued for it, the general population disagrees with it, yet it continues.

Who are these people? Certainly, you would expect a more thought out response from the Hispanic intelligentsia, but they are some of the most ardent supporters. You would think the Spanish speaking politicians would get on a “learn English” band wagon, but none has materialized.

I think it’s a conspiracy to create a divided class in our country. Race didn’t work, so let’s use language and culture to create a new class of working poor. Why else would so many people encourage the spread of the Spanish language in our country?

We have never faced this problem on such a wide spread basis before. At the very time when European American numbers are dwindling, Latino numbers in the US are growing. Not a bad problem in itself, except when you consider that most of the Latinos bring their culture with them, a culture predominated by disdain for education and where the rich own everything.

Here in Northern Virginia it is almost a weekly occasion where an Hispanic man gets run over by a car. And daily you have to stop to keep from hitting someone walking out in front of you. Why are we alloying this language and culture to infiltrate our country to this extent?

 

[Jacob Mathai]

The reason is simply cheap labor. Politicians (both parties) need them for different reasons. Many of these undocumented aliens are also driving their vehicles without insurance coverage. If they hit your car, you are out of luck. You have to depend on your own insurance coverage for repairs. They are also enjoying several privileges that the United States citizens and legal resident aliens do not have. The hispanic community enjoys significant political support from local politicians and local Police. Pres. Bush wants to keep Mexican Pres. Vincente Fox happy.

 

[jsanders]

Thank you for joining us Pat.

 

[jsanders]

I see this thread is not for the faint at heart.

 

[Rich]

It's only open to Americans though, isn't it?

 

[jsanders]

It's only open to Americans though, isn't it?

Blast Away.

 

[pono1]

It's only open to Americans though, isn't it?

Except for Native Americans -- where the rule runs in reverse. Wasn't there a massive thread on this a few months ago?

 

[statsman]

There is a conspiracy of sorts afoot in the good ole U.S. There are a large number of people who feel that the US should be bilingual (English/Spanish). Almost everyone agrees it will take a consitutional amendment to bring this about. Why don't these people work in this area and give the general public a chance to express their views through their state legislatures. Instead they bring test cases in the courts.
Democracy, what an interesting concept.
By the way, I can see an amendment passing in CA, FL, TX, NM, AZ and NY. Possibly in CTand PA but you'll also need places like DL, WY, KS, and AK. Not a chance.

 

[Len Boorman]

Speaking for myself and not necessarily the rest of the UK (I am not yet President) I find the current culture of Political Correctness totally appalling.

This morning I heard on the radio that someone has asked that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs should be renamed Snow White and the Seven Small People or something.

maybe a small point but clearly illustrates the intellect of some people.

This country Great Britain comprises England Ireland Scotland and Wales. All have their own culture and language in their own right with the National Language being English. I see no objection to road signs in Gaelic in Wales, that's part of their culture and therefore part of the culture of the UK

If you want to come to this country the be prepared to adopt the language and culture. No need to give up your own but do not expect this country to change to suit you.

Bit of a rant sorry but I like lots of people I believe are fed up with our culture, language etc being interfered to suit basically non UK persons.

If you decide to live in another country then show some respect for that country and do not expect or attempt to change to suit you.

Ranting again

Len

 

[Brianwarnock]

From Len Boorman

I see no objection to road signs in Gaelic in Wales

Have you tried finding your way round strange towns in Wales? It's a nightmare with their bilingual signs, just have the one language and if that's Gaelic so be it I'll learn to read what's nescessary.

I agree with the rest of your post it annoys the hell out of me to go to Spain anf finding expats trying to set up a little England, I don't go there for roast beef and warm beer.

brian

 

[Pauldohert]

Gaelic in Wales?

 

[Len Boorman]

Have you tried finding your way round strange towns in Wales?

brian

Try to keep to the not so strange towns myself, but everybody to his own I say



L

 

[Len Boorman]

Gaelic in Wales?

If that is what you want ???.

Myself I have had a sheltered upbringing



L

 

[Rich]

This morning I heard on the radio that someone has asked that Snow White and the Seven Dwarfs should be renamed Snow White and the Seven Small People or something.

Len

It's a gross violation of their human rights under the EU constitution; it's also now illegal to coo coo babies for the same reason and it won't be long before differentiation of the sexes will be banned!


......................without prejudice....................................................
Disclaimer, nothing in this post is intended to be offensive to other strange cultures around the world, it has been thoroughly scanned to remove any thing that could possibly be misconstrued as xenophobic or anti- strange culture, and it may not be cited in evidence in any resultant dispute

 

[Brianwarnock]

Gaelic in Wales?

Len probably meant Celtic, Both Gaelic (Scots,Irish or Manx) and Welsh, Cornish and Breton are Celtic Languages, the Gaelic from the Q group and the latter 3 from the P group and never the twain shall meet.

Brian

 

[Ron_dK]

Celtic, Both Gaelic (Scots,Irish or Manx) and Welsh, Cornish and Breton are Celtic......

I thought these are whisky's


BTW :
Happy Birthday Brian

 

[Friday]

I thought these are whisky's

Isn't one of those a chicken?

 

[Brianwarnock]

Thanks for the best wishes Rak , but only the first is a whisky the second is a whiskey then in order a cat , a ???, a pastie and a beret

despite wesh ancestory I cannot think what else Wales is noted for

Brian

 

[Brianwarnock]

Isn't one of those a chicken?

enlighten me please

brian

 

[Ron_dK]

Thanks for the best wishes Rak , but only the first is a whisky the second is a whiskey then in order a cat , a ???, a pastie and a beret

despite wesh ancestory I cannot think what else Wales is noted for

Brian

My pleasure Brian.

Isn't one of those a chicken?

I think Friday mixed up Garlic with Gaelic.