Comments on: In English or Espanol, It’s no Problemo http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/ Big Teeth. Huge Ass. Surprisingly Reasonable. Sat, 20 Mar 2010 16:12:10 +0000 http://wordpress.org/?v=2.9 hourly 1 By: the patriot http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/comment-page-1/#comment-397154 the patriot Fri, 25 Apr 2008 21:17:13 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/#comment-397154 I sick of all this m*&&^f*&^&ing b*&^s&^t! Sick!Sick!Sick! I sick of all this m*&&^f*&^&ing b*&^s&^t! Sick!Sick!Sick!

]]> By: Deborah http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/comment-page-1/#comment-103307 Deborah Fri, 10 Nov 2006 04:04:08 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/#comment-103307 It's "No hay problema." Please don't perpetuate bad Spanish. Thanks. It’s “No hay problema.” Please don’t perpetuate bad Spanish. Thanks.

]]> By: Jesus http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/comment-page-1/#comment-99641 Jesus Tue, 07 Nov 2006 02:45:54 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/#comment-99641 I believe that people are making too much of a deal about English being the "official" language of the United States. Just like any other country in the world it has to have an official language and the most spoken one is English. That however does not mean that any other language has to be abolished like most of the anti-immigrant and many other groups make it sound. The US is a country founded by immigrants and by no means would adopting English as the official language signify that every other language is abolished. People simply dont understand that it is not simple to learn a new language in a new nation, why dont they place themselves in the immigrants shoes? Would they learn spanish or french or any other language as quickly if they had so much of that language in their new home? Just because a person speaks a different language than English it should not mean that they should not be attented to or be forced to speak English to be acknowledged. Yes everyone should at least know some English because it is a basic necessity in this country but to all those hardcore pro-English is the best language ever, ask yourselves where you came from and if your ancestors started out speaking English. I believe that people are making too much of a deal about English being the “official” language of the United States. Just like any other country in the world it has to have an official language and the most spoken one is English. That however does not mean that any other language has to be abolished like most of the anti-immigrant and many other groups make it sound. The US is a country founded by immigrants and by no means would adopting English as the official language signify that every other language is abolished. People simply dont understand that it is not simple to learn a new language in a new nation, why dont they place themselves in the immigrants shoes? Would they learn spanish or french or any other language as quickly if they had so much of that language in their new home? Just because a person speaks a different language than English it should not mean that they should not be attented to or be forced to speak English to be acknowledged. Yes everyone should at least know some English because it is a basic necessity in this country but to all those hardcore pro-English is the best language ever, ask yourselves where you came from and if your ancestors started out speaking English.

]]> By: DosPeros http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/comment-page-1/#comment-27099 DosPeros Wed, 24 May 2006 21:40:58 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/#comment-27099 I've thought about it and I think your right Daniel...we should ban Kwanzaa. It is a made-up, confusing, quazi-pagan holiday that symbolizes a symbol of something symbolic and I just don't get it. Unless someone can explain it to me in three sentences or less, ban it. Christmas is our unifying, national holiday and every Jew knows it. So lets get with the program NPR-listening black people and start going broke and stressing out in celebration of Christ like the rest of us. I’ve thought about it and I think your right Daniel…we should ban Kwanzaa. It is a made-up, confusing, quazi-pagan holiday that symbolizes a symbol of something symbolic and I just don’t get it. Unless someone can explain it to me in three sentences or less, ban it. Christmas is our unifying, national holiday and every Jew knows it. So lets get with the program NPR-listening black people and start going broke and stressing out in celebration of Christ like the rest of us.

]]> By: GN http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/comment-page-1/#comment-27077 GN Wed, 24 May 2006 19:11:07 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/#comment-27077 ASC, What you said!! Bilingualism is rathe convenient once you become accustomed. One of the reasons I "go local" when traveling is to experience that attempt to overcome the language barriers and learn some first-hand tidbits about the culture. My experience is that if you at least attemt to communicate in a country's accepted language most folks will do whatever it takes to communicate. ASC,
What you said!! Bilingualism is rathe convenient once you become accustomed. One of the reasons I “go local” when traveling is to experience that attempt to overcome the language barriers and learn some first-hand tidbits about the culture. My experience is that if you at least attemt to communicate in a country’s accepted language most folks will do whatever it takes to communicate.

]]> By: Gratis http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/comment-page-1/#comment-25677 Gratis Mon, 22 May 2006 00:33:04 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/#comment-25677 Making English the common national language is <em>not</em> tantamount to asking them to give up everything they've brought with them from their home cultures. Cultural identity doesn't just lie with the language, and what makes theirs different and special will be accepted by our own culture- and more than likely adopted (as was Cinco de Mayo, St. Patricks Day, Oktoberfest, etc. Kwanzaa, however, originated in the U.S.). I agree with Alan that bilingualism can only enhance our society, but that we <em>have</em> to have a commonly accepted language. And that language in the United States has always- and should always- be English. Why is it a terrible hardship for the non-English speaking immigrants to learn enough of our language to be able to fill out a housing form without a translator? The Amish, full citizens, have their own language (and culture) that they use in their private lives, but they have no problems speaking English when outside of their communities. They have kept their traditions while adapting to be able to use government services. And that, I think, is how it should be. Making English the common national language is not tantamount to asking them to give up everything they’ve brought with them from their home cultures. Cultural identity doesn’t just lie with the language, and what makes theirs different and special will be accepted by our own culture- and more than likely adopted (as was Cinco de Mayo, St. Patricks Day, Oktoberfest, etc. Kwanzaa, however, originated in the U.S.).

I agree with Alan that bilingualism can only enhance our society, but that we have to have a commonly accepted language. And that language in the United States has always- and should always- be English. Why is it a terrible hardship for the non-English speaking immigrants to learn enough of our language to be able to fill out a housing form without a translator? The Amish, full citizens, have their own language (and culture) that they use in their private lives, but they have no problems speaking English when outside of their communities. They have kept their traditions while adapting to be able to use government services. And that, I think, is how it should be.

]]> By: Daniel DiRito http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/comment-page-1/#comment-25472 Daniel DiRito Sun, 21 May 2006 21:10:50 +0000 http://donklephant.com/2006/05/21/in-english-or-espanol-its-no-problemo/#comment-25472 So if we’re going to make English our official language in order to insure that people assimilate into the American culture, why not take it a step further? Why not ban St. Patrick’s Day, Columbus Day, Kwanzaa, and all other events that celebrate other cultures or any other foreign heritage? It appears that a number of politicians and Americans believe that Mexicans should not to be allowed to openly celebrate their heritage. To my thinking, it simply demonstrates that bias and prejudice are hijacking the immigration dialogue. Anyone who has walked the streets of any major U.S. city has heard countless foreign languages being spoken and yet no one has suggested that all foreign languages are an issue that warrant the passage of legislation. The issue only arose when the topic was Mexican immigrants. Those who think that race has nothing to do with this particular immigration isue might want to take another look. read more here: <a href="http://www.thoughttheater.com/2006/05/english_only_que_has_dicho.php" rel="nofollow">www.thoughttheater.com</a> So if we’re going to make English our official language in order to insure that people assimilate into the American culture, why not take it a step further? Why not ban St. Patrick’s Day, Columbus Day, Kwanzaa, and all other events that celebrate other cultures or any other foreign heritage? It appears that a number of politicians and Americans believe that Mexicans should not to be allowed to openly celebrate their heritage. To my thinking, it simply demonstrates that bias and prejudice are hijacking the immigration dialogue.

Anyone who has walked the streets of any major U.S. city has heard countless foreign languages being spoken and yet no one has suggested that all foreign languages are an issue that warrant the passage of legislation. The issue only arose when the topic was Mexican immigrants. Those who think that race has nothing to do with this particular immigration isue might want to take another look.

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http://www.thoughttheater.com

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