Sapphy Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 So just saw this. A guy running for Governor in Alabama is starting is campaign on the platform of "We speak English here, and if you want to live here you have to learn it" He promise that the 12 other languages that they give drivers test in will be a thing of the past and the test will only com in English.I am mixed on this, I do get tired of needing to speak another language to place an order at a restaurant, but at the same time being politically correct has been beat into me soo much.http://www.aolnews.com/nation/article/alabama-gubernatorial-candidate-tim-james-this-is-alabama-we-speak-english/19456080?ncid=webmaildl1 Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 This should be in the Politics section... n00b. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Sapphy Posted April 28, 2010 Author Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 This should be in the Politics section... n00b. opps my bad, can a moderator move it please Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
BiggO Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 To get citizenship, you are required to take a test that examines the applicant's knowledge of American society and the English language.Here is the test: http://www.msnbc.msn.com/id/13442226/ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 damn straight. if you move somewhere, god damnit you speak their language.thats why we all speak cherokee...er... wait a sec. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
RFM Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Fuck. In Alabama they should learn English. Or at least a close proximaty.I went to school in Luxembourg, where there are four languages actively taught and used. World's bigger than Alabama, and the days of the US as the Sole superpower are done. Should learn Mandarin Chinese too, if we're smart. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Disclaimer Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Why the hell are all of you speaking English anyway?I live in America, I should speak American. Cheerio, Gov'na! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 damn straight. if you move somewhere, god damnit you speak their language.thats why we all speak cherokee...er... wait a sec.how many traffic signs do you see in any language other than english? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
DangBruhY Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 how many traffic signs do you see in any language other than english? Quoted for truth. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Coyote Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Fuck. In Alabama they should learn English. Or at least a close proximaty.Why the hell are all of you speaking English anyway?I live in America, I should speak American. Cheerio, Gov'na!One of the things I remember hearing as a child that has always been good for a chuckle:"Talk American , Dammit!!" Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
max power Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Fuck political correctness. Speaky de Engrish!!!Heres your lesson book Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
John Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 how many traffic signs do you see in any language other than english?that would depend on where you are.ive seen a lot of traffic signs in other languages. they are all over quebec. same in mexico too... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
CBR600rr Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 At least the shapes for the most part are universal. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
redkow97 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 damn straight. if you move somewhere, god damnit you speak their language.thats why we all speak cherokee...er... wait a sec.I don't even like VISITING other countries without being able to speak the language... If Rosetta Stone didn't cost 500 fucking dollars, I would make an honest effort at Spanish and maybe French.i just think about how irritated I used to get when old Hungarian women would shop at the grocery store I worked at in high school. Their English sucked ass, but at least they were trying! If they just showed up and expected me to be able to speak Hungarian, I would have looked at them like they were retarded.it's a silly, ultra-conservative platform to base a campaign on, but in Alabama, it might work. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
chevysoldier Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Press one for English.I don't even like VISITING other countries without being able to speak the language... If Rosetta Stone didn't cost 500 fucking dollars, I would make an honest effort at Spanish and maybe French.i just think about how irritated I used to get when old Hungarian women would shop at the grocery store I worked at in high school. Their English sucked ass, but at least they were trying! If they just showed up and expected me to be able to speak Hungarian, I would have looked at them like they were retarded.it's a silly, ultra-conservative platform to base a campaign on, but in Alabama, it might work.Actually the best way to learn is go to where you are forced to learn it. I learned more useful spanish while I was in Socal than I did in H.S. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
mhallam85 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Press one for English.Actually the best way to learn is go to where you are forced to learn it. I learned more useful spanish while I was in Socal than I did in H.S.Yea when I went to Kyrgyzstan back in 2007 I pick up on Russian really quick. I forgot all of it since then but it's still a good expierence. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
oldschoolsdime92 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 how many traffic signs do you see in any language other than english?I thought the exact same thing. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
drew95gt Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Good for Alabama...hope he get's in and passes it into law. Same goes for Arizona, they are setting a good example there showing illegals that they are not fuckin' around anymore. No Green Card...then GTFO. That's how it should be. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
jporter12 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Fuck political correctness. Speaky de Engrish!!!Heres your lesson bookA BIG Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
4DAIVI PAI2K5 Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Go Bama! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Zach Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Good for Alabama...hope he get's in and passes it into law. Same goes for Arizona, they are setting a good example there showing illegals that they are not fuckin' around anymore. No Green Card...then GTFO. That's how it should be.Because only illegals are unable to speak english. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
swingset Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 Hell, half this forum is having trouble with the English language. Let's not get too carried away. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obesityrules Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 gonna call bs on this one, I have drove in multiple countries (Korea, Japan, Qatar) and did not know any of the local language. if you can tell the difference between and octagon and a triangle you are gtg Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
shittygsxr Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 gonna call bs on this one, I have drove in multiple countries (Korea, Japan, Qatar) and did not know any of the local language. if you can tell the difference between and octagon and a triangle you are gtgSure red, green and octagons are pretty easy but construction signs and road hazard signs are a little bit tougher. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
obesityrules Posted April 28, 2010 Report Share Posted April 28, 2010 ^ yeah! eh.... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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