Posted on 01/29/2025 10:23:00 AM PST by CondoleezzaProtege
Apart from the Constitution, in the most diverse nation in the world, the English language has been the one constant uniting force that has helped make this nation the success that it is.
Finally making English the official language of the United States is a winning issue.
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It would be kind of nice, however, for Americans to be able to use their own language properly.
As Michael Savage says:
border, language, culture
News to me. I thought English already was our official language. Just as with aviation, I’ve been told, all the commands and responses for pilots is taught in English, so that internationally, everyone up there is theoretically able to communicate. I don’t know if this is still the case today. Probably not. The ‘Patriarchy’ connection may be problematic for some new pilots.
We ain’t talkin rong.
This will be the last chance to get this done and l am not optimistic
The Treaty of Hidalgo recognizes Spanish in the purchased territories.
I for one am sick to death of pressing 1 for English and seeing spanish on a myriad of forms and documents.
Has DJT mentioned this at all?
I think we should make Swedish the official language.
What is wrong with Klingon?
...or Gallic?
So why doe California bring ballots in 50 or 60 languages?
English as the official language has been derailed for years by democrats having learned their tactics from the Tower of Babble story in the Bible.
I do not think so, we should make American the language, we have diverged from the language spoken in England.
https://en.wikipedia.org/wiki/Comparison_of_American_and_British_English
Being in a state that made English it’s official language I will now list everything that actually changed, for better or worse:
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Yep, nothing. It was a pointless and silly exercise and would be on the national level too.
(a) No person except as otherwise provided in this subchapter shall hereafter be naturalized as a citizen of the United States upon his own application who cannot demonstrate-
(1) an understanding of the English language, including an ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language: Provided, That the requirements of this paragraph relating to ability to read and write shall be met if the applicant can read or write simple words and phrases to the end that a reasonable test of his literacy shall be made and that no extraordinary or unreasonable condition shall be imposed upon the applicant; and
(2) a knowledge and understanding of the fundamentals of the history, and of the principles and form of government, of the United States.
I think English should be the official language, but in a nation filled with Democrats, they’ll surely ruin this regardless.
Can you imagine a government agency that determines the acceptable lexicon, spelling, grammar, and punctuation rules for the English language?
The left already weaponizes language and would certainly use the power to determine the official language to do it more.
I regularly study foreign languages. German is my primary focus. Welsh and Scots Gaelic are 2nd. I still put effort into Spanish, Italian and French. Each has its merits and charm and cultural underpinnings.
Don't lose your heritage, but also don't miss out on succeeding by being fluent in the dominant language of your country.
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