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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 4:44:24 PM

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I'd love to learn another language. But I will choose that language. It will not be chosen for me.

Good for you - I suggest Mandarin or Hindi.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 4:47:01 PM

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or Dutch...LOL

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 4:48:18 PM

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or Dutch...LOL

Something nice and obscure... Urdu?

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 4:52:00 PM

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I noticed someone reading a Punjabi paper earlier and couldn’t help but think fuck that must take ages to write due to character complexity.

Incidentally some of the symbols looked like musical notes, or maybe that was the music section, dunno.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 4:53:34 PM

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For all my posts opposing multiculturalism as being the way forward I have nothing but admiration for any that are bi lingual.
Going back to the original post I can see what the Judge was getting at but I think he was wrong.
If he want to do things like that ie "help" people he should hang up his robes and become a social worker.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 4:55:46 PM

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I noticed someone reading a Punjabi paper earlier and couldn’t help but think fuck that must take ages to write due to character complexity.

Incidentally some of the symbols looked like musical notes, or maybe that was the music section, dunno.

It will appeal to Smithers' feverishly imaginative brain. And... it'll keep him occupied, which isn't to be sniffed at.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 4:57:08 PM

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I have nothing but admiration for any that are bi lingual.

You may bow ;-p .

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 5:02:49 PM

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Most English people don't speak English anymore it is a well known fact that many don't know the difference between I'll, Ill and eel.

That is my 2p for what it is worth, usually 2p, not my toupee. I would use cents but they are practically worthless thesedays.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 5:07:37 PM

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I have nothing but admiration for any that are bi lingual.

You may bow ;-p .

Jamais he he he he sourire he

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 5:27:57 PM

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The English language is open to much modification, what was, now isn't, it is constantly evolving daily.Something which leaves us of an older language in constant amusement.I find the various accents in the UK, English is preserved, the old 'aye, ee, ewe and thee', reminants of an older time are preserved, All I think , is those immigrants who are unfortunate enough to find themselves in the North of England, have more than the language to contend with, but the accent itself, which is not in any text book

I tried to learn Danish once, textbook danish, fat lot of use that did me in Denmark, They did not understand me and I them.

I remember using danish in the street, and was asked a question by a passer by who indicated his pipe, my answer was in perfect textbook Danish was that I was English and I did not speak Danish. I can only feel for the old chap who was without a light in his pipe.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 5:29:17 PM

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I tried to learn Danish once, textbook danish, fat lot of use that did me in Denmark, They did not understand me and I them.

That's surprising.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 5:31:38 PM

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Last time I visited the Westcoutry I spoke to a few locals and couldn't understand them at all Aneirin but I just figured they were talking about cow movements or some such.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 5:32:33 PM

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My suspicion is that the judge believes their motivation for committing their crimes involved the inability to find legitimate economic opportunities and integrate into society.

And thus, if they will learn enough to be able to pursue them and then do so, he'll keep them out of jail.

Fair trade.

This was my impression as well. I have no problem with this order at all. The judge sounds like he genuinely gives a shit.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 5:39:58 PM

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Great joke:

When you can speak several languages, they call you multi-lingual.

When you can speak two languages, they call you bilingual.

When you can only speak one language? "American."

And what other language do the mexicans speak? Poor joke.

Well, I've been to parts of Oaxaca where the Indigenios speak only Mixtec or Zapotec. There's also several Mayan Dialects, Nahuatl (Aztec), Mazateco, Huichol, Otomi, and quite a few others.

It might be helpful for you, if you want to have a discussion with those of us who know things, to learn a few things. Just a friendly suggestion.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 6:11:55 PM

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Smith:
Which states require the school district to teach Spanish?
thompson

I live in Texas. I'm sure the neighboring states are similar, but don't know for sure.

Smith:
It looks like you are all alone. California,Arizona and New Mexico do not.
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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 6:15:12 PM

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Great joke:

When you can speak several languages, they call you multi-lingual.

When you can speak two languages, they call you bilingual.

When you can only speak one language? "American."

And what other language do the mexicans speak? Poor joke.

Smith:
Actually quite a few...there are quite a few indigenous natives of Mexico who have their own language. Of course the Mexican government pretty much has declared "open season" on "los Indios"
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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 6:20:03 PM

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Last time I visited the Westcoutry I spoke to a few locals and couldn't understand them at all Aneirin but I just figured they were talking about cow movements or some such.

Strange, as most Americans seem to understand the west country language more than most.It has also been suggested that a certain part of America even speaks a west country dialect, from the time of the Pilgrim fathers.

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 6:22:08 PM

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what areas are considered westcountry? *wondering if this trip will include them*

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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 6:22:54 PM

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Yeah, they call us "norteamericanos", which is also kind of silly. Mexico is in North America, as is the entirety of Central America.

slaveboy4you:
Did you really say that?
thompson

I sure did, and I am correct. It's how you're told to identify yourself in Spanish language courses. It's something I refuse to do when I use my limited Spanish. The use of "American" for residents of the United States holds a historical precedence. We were the first nation independent of European rule, and we were the only ones to include the word in our title. That's just the way it is, and it's tough shitsky for those that don't like it.

slaveboy4you:
I was referring to your contention that Central America is part of North America.
It would appear that not only do you write your own history books but your own geography books.
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RE: Learn english or go to jail - 3/28/2008 6:27:15 PM

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Strange, as most Americans seem to understand the west country language more than most.It has also been suggested that a certain part of America even speaks a west country dialect, from the time of the Pilgrim fathers.

Maybe it is because I am from the bible belt area in the deep south.

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