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Bush Opposes Singing Anthem in Spanish
By TERENCE HUNT, AP White House Correspondent
Fri Apr 28, 10:54 PM ET
WASHINGTON - President Bush said Friday the national anthem should be sung in English not Spanish in a blunt rejection of a new Spanish-language version. He also expressed opposition to a national work stoppage called for Monday to dramatize the importance of immigrants to the U.S. economy.
Bush made his comments at a Rose Garden news conference as a Spanish-language version of "The Star-Spangled Banner," hit the airways featuring artists such as Wyclef Jean, hip-hop star Pitbull and Puerto Rican singers Carlos Ponce and Olga Tanon.
Called "Nuestro Himno" "Our Anthem" the Spanish version rewrites some of the English version. For instance, the second stanza says, "My people keep fighting. It's time to break the chains."
"I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English and they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English," Bush said.
What do you think?
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04-29-2006, 09:32 AM
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Well if it were my national anthem i'd want it sang in my language...
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04-29-2006, 09:53 AM
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the US does not have an "official language" and it's part of our proud heritage to be a melting pot of all kinds of nationalities. many languages are and have been spoken by our citizens.
that being said, i do believe that the nat'l anthem shoulnd't be messed around with. translating the song in different languages is one thing, but to change the lyrics, the rhythm and the title is another. imho, it's not our national anthem.
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04-29-2006, 09:56 AM
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Im not sure if the work stoppage is going to have the desired effect or if it would be good for either side. I do agree with the president that any one who is becoming a citizen should learn our national anthem in the language of the land and Id add our pledge of allegiance to that. I also do not believe ANYBODY has the authority to rewrite our national anthem OR our constitution
.. including him!
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04-29-2006, 11:08 AM
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IMHO the work stoppage will just alienate more people against the ILLEGAL immigrants and not help their cause. I have heard more and more legal immigrants talk agains the illegal immigrants actions. As for the National Anthem, do not change the words or it is no longer the National Anthem but an imatation or parity.
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04-29-2006, 12:32 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by Scarecrow
IMHO the work stoppage will just alienate more people against the ILLEGAL immigrants and not help their cause. I have heard more and more legal immigrants talk agains the illegal immigrants actions. As for the National Anthem, do not change the words or it is no longer the National Anthem but an imatation or parity.
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Well said!I agree! Irish
P.S.I'm not against immigrants,just illegal immigrants!
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04-29-2006, 12:36 PM
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.....I'm not against immigrants,just illegal immigrants!
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Also well said!
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04-30-2006, 10:23 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by osuche
"I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English and they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English," Bush said.
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Goddamn right!
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04-30-2006, 11:34 PM
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Quote:
Originally Posted by rabbit
Originally Posted by osuche
"I think people who want to be a citizen of this country ought to learn English and they ought to learn to sing the national anthem in English," Bush said.
What do you think?
Goddamn right!
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First off Mr. Rabbit you and Mr. Bush have to learn Engklish isn't the US's offical language WE DON"T HAVE ONE. Second the US is a melting pot I'd be willing to bet that the first generations of your family didn't speak english either unless all you decsendents were from an english speaking country.
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04-30-2006, 11:40 PM
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The United States does not have an official language; nevertheless, American English (referred to in the US as simply English) is the language used for legislation, regulations, executive orders, treaties, federal court rulings, and all other official pronouncements. Additionally, one must demonstrate an ability to read, write, and speak English to become a naturalized citizen. Many individual states and territories have also adopted English as their official language:
Alabama, Alaska, Arkansas, California, Colorado, Florida, Georgia, Illinois, Indiana, Iowa, Kentucky, Massachusetts, Mississippi, Missouri, Montana, Nebraska, New Hampshire, North Carolina, North Dakota, South Carolina, South Dakota, Tennessee, the U.S. Virgin Islands, Utah, Virginia, West Virginia, and Wyoming
Several states and territories are officially bilingual:
Louisiana (English and French),
New Mexico (English and Spanish),
Hawaii (Hawaiian English and Hawaiian),
Puerto Rico (Spanish and English),
Guam (Chamorro and English),
American Samoa (Samoan and English);
And one is officially trilingual:
Northern Mariana Islands (English, Chamorro, and Carolinian).
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05-01-2006, 08:31 PM
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(Steps onto his sopbox to offer his rebuttal...)
Quote:
Originally Posted by Booger
First off Mr. Rabbit you and Mr. Bush have to learn Engklish isn't the US's offical language WE DON"T HAVE ONE. Second the US is a melting pot I'd be willing to bet that the first generations of your family didn't speak english either unless all you decsendents were from an english speaking country.
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Mr. Booger, you are right. My grandparents, ENGLISH illiterate, emigrated to this country at the turn of the century....LEGALLY I MIGHT ADD. They waited their turn. And when they got here, they learned English. When they became US citizens, they made the pledge in English. It was an important part of their journey to become Americans.
I would respectfully suggest that you get off your high liberal horse and accept that people who are born here have a native tongue...English. Those who emigrate here must learn it. It is not for America to bow to those not willing to learn.
On this one, George W. Bush is 100% correct.
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05-02-2006, 12:04 AM
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I was wondering when someone was gonna start flingin' the L-word into the discussion...nothing raises the level of discourse like name-calling...
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