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Rep. Jayapal asks that her name be properly pronounced after colleague gets it wrong
NBC News ^ | July 28, 2020 | Isoke Samuel

Posted on 07/29/2020 6:39:36 AM PDT by C19fan

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To: C19fan

She was showing her temper, funny that she denied any issues in Seattle, that it was totally peaceful. The Dems are deranged. Makes me even madder at wimp Paul Ryan for roadblocking Trump for two years and allowing these carnival idiots to intimidate him.


41 posted on 07/29/2020 7:58:13 AM PDT by 1Old Pro (#openupstateny)
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To: dandiegirl

This loathsome creature “represents” me in congress. She is the representative for life who took Baghdad Jim McDermotts seat after he retired.


42 posted on 07/29/2020 7:58:23 AM PDT by allblues (God is neither a Republican nor a Democrat but Satan is definitely a Democrat)
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To: Vermont Lt

Go into an urban high school and call the role, watch the eyes role hatred your way (because you didn’t pronounce the name correctly), then get back to me. Here is a list of some of my students’ names this semester. See how many you can get right the first time through (I’ve only given you first names, so this should be easy):

Jimena
ShyYonna
Malayjah
Asiya
Maikol
Jamarion
Ramiyah
Dumarius
Shamia
Kaisia
Ala’zja (10 extra points)
Jaymz-Anthony
Tammara (careful, tricky)
Awais
Majalya
Isccas


43 posted on 07/29/2020 8:00:03 AM PDT by MarDav
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To: Vermont Lt
When I was in Sales, it was the thing they pounded into our heads—everyone loves hearing their name pronounced right. Especially when you are asking them for money.

Oh, I believe you. But I still have people screw it up. And if they pronounce it correctly, they cannot spell it correctly.

Heck, Mississippians pronounce Kosciusko wrong to start with (BTW not my surname, but another Polish name).

44 posted on 07/29/2020 8:06:14 AM PDT by kosciusko51
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To: MarDav

Its like a box of incomplete scrabble pieces are tossed on a table, and they try to make “sounds” out of them.

But, the person is a Congress Critter. If you are going to call them out on the “floor” it would make sense to make sure you have their name right.


45 posted on 07/29/2020 8:08:03 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: kosciusko51

I am sure. My wife’s family is first generation Polish. I stopped trying the tongue gymnastics a long time ago. Ha Ha.

Although I do know Kosciusko...the best Polish Bakery was on Kosciusko Street. After a few years I just mumbled it like everyone else!


46 posted on 07/29/2020 8:09:42 AM PDT by Vermont Lt
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To: C19fan

Pramela Paypal.... how hard is that


47 posted on 07/29/2020 8:17:09 AM PDT by MrRelevant
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To: C19fan

Why is this news? My name is mispronounced almost every time I meet someone new. Get over it and move on!

Wow, people think that they really matter.


48 posted on 07/29/2020 8:17:48 AM PDT by jrestrepo (“My rights don’t end where your fear begins" - borrowed)
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To: C19fan
Good lead-in for my favorite Key & Peele skit ...
49 posted on 07/29/2020 8:23:56 AM PDT by SFConservative
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To: Vermont Lt

There is some honus on the pronouncer...but also the need for grace on the part of individual with a name so “unique” in common circles that it will likely create issues for those addressing you.


50 posted on 07/29/2020 8:29:50 AM PDT by MarDav
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To: null and void

The problem in my view is that they may be industrious but they have no loyalty to America. They are strictly money makers eg Pinchiai Google or other Silicon Valley types.

Indians are clearly not Americans as we know them.


51 posted on 07/29/2020 8:31:37 AM PDT by Okeydoker
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To: Lizavetta

Most of our government(s) is run by children.


52 posted on 07/29/2020 8:46:17 AM PDT by shanover (...To disarm the people is the best and most effectual way to enslave them.-S.Adams)
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To: Lizavetta
That this is even considered a “news” story is ridiculous. It feels more and more every day that I’m reliving junior high school.

MSN actually paid a reporter to write this story, and take up valuable space in their site to put it up.

So what if someone mis-pronounces your name? Quick correction, then good. How is that 'news'? It's not like they got into a fistfight over it, did they?
53 posted on 07/29/2020 8:48:18 AM PDT by Svartalfiar
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To: Okeydoker
Fair enough. Same was said about my ancestors from "the old country".

Yours too, I bet.

The key difference is intent.

Some immigrants want to remake America in their image, some to remake themselves in America's image.

54 posted on 07/29/2020 8:49:05 AM PDT by null and void (Quarantine the sick. Shield the vulnerable. Free everyone else!)
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To: Lizavetta
It feels more and more every day that I’m reliving junior high school.

And Jayapal never left junior high.

55 posted on 07/29/2020 8:50:13 AM PDT by 1Old Pro (#openupstateny)
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To: C19fan

Oh, belly good, sahib!
Pamela Jalopy?


56 posted on 07/29/2020 9:01:09 AM PDT by Terry L Smith
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To: Svartalfiar
It's not like they got into a fistfight over it, did they?

I transcribed part of that hearing.

Jayapal had a definite bitchy tone to her voice. And she wouldn't have spoken up at all if Lesko hadn't been letting Barr make his point.

57 posted on 07/29/2020 9:17:17 AM PDT by Lizavetta
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To: C19fan

She’s been referred to as “Joe Camel” due to the resemblance.


58 posted on 07/29/2020 9:20:31 AM PDT by dainbramaged (Windage and elevation)
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To: C19fan

RECLAIM YOUR TIME, DEBBIE!! :)


59 posted on 07/29/2020 9:40:28 AM PDT by Ann Archy (Abortion....... The HUMAN Sacrifice to the god of Convenience.)
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To: allblues

I’m so sorry. What a total... can’t say what I want. :)


60 posted on 07/29/2020 12:49:43 PM PDT by dandiegirl (BOBBY m)
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