That's nice and all, but it means nothing. Show us some arrests and convictions, otherwise none of this will matter. Especially not the trivial stuff like this and the Gulf of America.
This is a serious issue. The first thing when taking over a people is to change and/or control the language. A language shapes thought - that is why there are subtle changes in translation and some things that don't have direct translation.
From inclusion in Hungarian life if one spoke Magyar to forcing pronouns and renaming military bases, "inseminated persons" rather than mothers, "trans women" rather than men.
Taking control of your language is important. Very important and we deserve it. It truly is about time.
You do know this only applies to Executive agencies? Not State or private companies, or your school district, or phone companies...Fed Exec branch agencies ONLY..and only as long as a Republican is POTUS. The minute a Dem is elected they will countermand it with another EO
"Taking control of your language is important. Very important and we deserve it. It truly is about time."..........The sentence You typed made me believe you thought this was a significant man on the street correction for the country. I just wanted to point out it isn't. You will still hear "press 1 for english" when you call Acme Co.on the phone.
I get that, but none of those things you mentioned are solved by making English the official language. It changes nothing. There will still be Spanish speaking people speaking Spanish in America. There will still be immigrants speaking their native tongue. It's not like the US has every label printed in two languages, like in Canada. Even then, what's the big deal?
Words matter, absolutely. The bastardization of those words absolutely matter, like you say. That being said, truth is truth, and the English language doesn't have the market cornered on that.
I'd have been much more impressed if he got rid of propaganda in media, because that's a hell of a bigger problem than having an official language.
Anti-propaganda is another issue, and the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 in my opinion needs to be re-instated.
The official and legal language of our country being universal will make a difference. Not today or tomorrow perhaps, but the clarity of one language does matter. It means that there is no controversy about the translation of say Smith-Mundt and if a given translation is more valid that the English version.
All Americans are free to speak what ever language they wish. That won't change at all.
Tax forms and laws will be in English. OFFICIAL documents will be in English.
Ballet and restaurants will prefer French, Octoberfest will have a German accent still, and all will be well.
This is about the official language, and you still better say thank you to your Granny in her preferred tongue.
English bloke here - I'm glad you Americans enjoy using our language! It is a pleasure for us to license it for your use. I hope you read the small print about the ongoing fees. Send me an email for my account details.
I would think it means that citizenship applications, and other type forms for authorizations to be in US, would all be in English only.
Good as it always should have been
Does this mean I'll never have to hear another "Para Espanole, toque numero nueve"??
I doubt it immediately, but someday soon perhaps
No..EO's ony affect Executive branche agencies. Not private co's, telephone co's, state agencies etc.
Bummer.
I have waited so long for this. Never really believed it would happen!!!
Was English not the official language of the US before now?
No...
What was the official language then?
Edit: I looked it up. There was no official language of the United States of America before now.
Exactly...long overdue
This mean no more press 1 for English press 2 for Spanish.
For federal phones yes, but not for your local ATM.
The awesomeness just keeps getting more awesome.
That's nice and all, but it means nothing. Show us some arrests and convictions, otherwise none of this will matter. Especially not the trivial stuff like this and the Gulf of America.
It's time to get serious about serious issues.
This is a serious issue. The first thing when taking over a people is to change and/or control the language. A language shapes thought - that is why there are subtle changes in translation and some things that don't have direct translation.
From inclusion in Hungarian life if one spoke Magyar to forcing pronouns and renaming military bases, "inseminated persons" rather than mothers, "trans women" rather than men.
Taking control of your language is important. Very important and we deserve it. It truly is about time.
You do know this only applies to Executive agencies? Not State or private companies, or your school district, or phone companies...Fed Exec branch agencies ONLY..and only as long as a Republican is POTUS. The minute a Dem is elected they will countermand it with another EO
Since I have never claimed the above, I am at a loss as to why you feel it is your duty to scold me.
What can we do to help you?
"Taking control of your language is important. Very important and we deserve it. It truly is about time."..........The sentence You typed made me believe you thought this was a significant man on the street correction for the country. I just wanted to point out it isn't. You will still hear "press 1 for english" when you call Acme Co.on the phone.
Thank you for your apology
I get that, but none of those things you mentioned are solved by making English the official language. It changes nothing. There will still be Spanish speaking people speaking Spanish in America. There will still be immigrants speaking their native tongue. It's not like the US has every label printed in two languages, like in Canada. Even then, what's the big deal?
Words matter, absolutely. The bastardization of those words absolutely matter, like you say. That being said, truth is truth, and the English language doesn't have the market cornered on that.
I'd have been much more impressed if he got rid of propaganda in media, because that's a hell of a bigger problem than having an official language.
Anti-propaganda is another issue, and the Smith-Mundt Act of 1948 in my opinion needs to be re-instated.
The official and legal language of our country being universal will make a difference. Not today or tomorrow perhaps, but the clarity of one language does matter. It means that there is no controversy about the translation of say Smith-Mundt and if a given translation is more valid that the English version.
All Americans are free to speak what ever language they wish. That won't change at all.
Tax forms and laws will be in English. OFFICIAL documents will be in English.
Ballet and restaurants will prefer French, Octoberfest will have a German accent still, and all will be well.
This is about the official language, and you still better say thank you to your Granny in her preferred tongue.
English bloke here - I'm glad you Americans enjoy using our language! It is a pleasure for us to license it for your use. I hope you read the small print about the ongoing fees. Send me an email for my account details.
Kek!
“We are two countries separated by a common. language.”
https://greatawakening.win/p/19AdgTudw0/-breaking-now-president-trump-wi/c/
u/#WTF
https://nitter.poast.org/WhiteHouse/status/1896004791635231168
Who gives a fuck. They are still stealing our money
I for one give do. They are stealing more than our money. Let's get it all back.
Until the next commie lib is elected POTUS and reverses it with another EO