http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/04/28/D8H94LTG0.html

The national anthem should be sung in English _ not Spanish _ President Bush declared Friday, amid growing restlessness over the millions of immigrants here illegally.

"One of the things that's very important is, when we debate this issue, that we not lose our national soul," the president exclaimed. "One of the great things about America is that we've been able to take people from all walks of life bound as one nation under God. And that's the challenge ahead of us."
They played it this morning on WTOP and the singer got about two bars into it and I burst into tears in a fever of patriotism.

"Oh say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?"

:bawl:

I think every country in the world should translate that into their own language and sing it every morning. And they can start their morning with a chant - "USA! USA! Land of the free! Home of the brave!"

And PS, if they want to come over and partake of said land of the free, they can do it legally.

:patriot:

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/04/28/D8H94LTG0.html


They played it this morning on WTOP and the singer got about two bars into it and I burst into tears in a fever of patriotism.

"Oh say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?"

:bawl:

I think every country in the world should translate that into their own language and sing it every morning. And they can start their morning with a chant - "USA! USA! Land of the free! Home of the brave!"

And PS, if they want to come over and partake of said land of the free, they can do it legally.

:patriot:

Glad someone found the link :lol: No one bit earlier (post 30)... :lol:L http://forums.somd.com/showthread.php?t=72941&page=2&pp=15

http://www.breitbart.com/news/2006/04/28/D8H94LTG0.html


They played it this morning on WTOP and the singer got about two bars into it and I burst into tears in a fever of patriotism.

"Oh say does that Star-Spangled Banner yet wave o'er the land of the free and the home of the brave?"

:bawl:

I think every country in the world should translate that into their own language and sing it every morning. And they can start their morning with a chant - "USA! USA! Land of the free! Home of the brave!"

And PS, if they want to come over and partake of said land of the free, they can do it legally.

:patriot:


I'm sorry, I dont want to start a fight about this. I do not agree. If other countries want to learn it...Learn it in English!!! I think its crap!!

And PS, if they want to come over and partake of said land of the free, they can do it legally.

:patriot:


:yeahthat:

I don't care what language it's sung in - as long as they MEAN EVERY WORD.

If you want to be an American, come on in - be an American. Right now they're just a bunch of loud-mouthed foreigners who need to STFU.

:yeahthat:

I don't care what language it's sung in - as long as they MEAN EVERY WORD.

If you want to be an American, come on in - be an American. Right now they're just a bunch of loud-mouthed foreigners who need to STFU.
:popcorn:

:yeahthat:

I don't care what language it's sung in - as long as they MEAN EVERY WORD.

If you want to be an American, come on in - be an American. Right now they're just a bunch of loud-mouthed foreigners who need to STFU.

If they mean every word.........they should have no problem learning it in English!!!

I'm sorry, I dont want to start a fight about this. I do not agree. If other countries want to learn it...Learn it in English!!! I think its crap!!
No fight - I just see it differently than you do.

Our heritage is immigration and melting pot. America is a symbol of freedom throughout the world, regardless of what the Leftist media says. People come from all over to live the American dream. No such thing as a "Chinese Dream" or a "Somalian Dream". Hell, there's not even a "French Dream", unless it something a hooker does to you.

Nobody dreams of Communism, except hippies who've never had to live under it.

I found it very poignant.

No fight - I just see it differently than you do.

Our heritage is immigration and melting pot. America is a symbol of freedom throughout the world, regardless of what the Leftist media says. People come from all over to live the American dream. No such thing as a "Chinese Dream" or a "Somalian Dream". Hell, there's not even a "French Dream", unless it something a hooker does to you.

Nobody dreams of Communism, except hippies who've never had to live under it.

I found it very poignant.


This sounds like it would make for a good polll/survey :biggrin:

No fight - I just see it differently than you do.

Our heritage is immigration and melting pot. America is a symbol of freedom throughout the world, regardless of what the Leftist media says. People come from all over to live the American dream. No such thing as a "Chinese Dream" or a "Somalian Dream". Hell, there's not even a "French Dream", unless it something a hooker does to you.

Nobody dreams of Communism, except hippies who've never had to live under it.

I found it very poignant.
:yay:

I understand the American Dream, but if they want to live it. They should learn our language, and obey our laws!

they should have no problem learning it in English!!!
:yeahthat: After all, it was written in English.

I understand the American Dream, but if they want to live it. They should learn our language, and obey our laws!


They should indeed obey our laws.

And I would agree with you about our language - IF English was "our" language.

But it's not.

I used to feel that way - "Speak English or GIT!" But as I've found out, The United States has never declared an official national language. While English is the defacto 'lingua franca' of our culture there is nothing to declare it official.

I find it stupid to not learn English if you want to live here - but I am against laws which regulate stupidity.

Ok....They should learn the language WE speak!!

Ok....They should learn the language WE speak!! Would that be Cree, Algonquin, Apache, Navaho.....?

Aren't those the "American" languages?

It's worthless to argue this until we declare a national language. I'm not convinced we should.

The only concern that I have is that the Spanish version has the same meaning as the original. If they twist it in any way...:burning:

I still think the greatest performance of The Star Spangled Banner is still the performance given by the Royal Guard during the changing of the guard ceremony on 9/11/2001. For the Brits to lower their colors, raise the US flag, and play our anthem instead of God Save The Queen was a memory I'll keep forever.

Would that be Cree, Algonquin, Apache, Navaho.....?

Aren't those the "American" languages?

It's worthless to argue this until we declare a national language. I'm not convinced we should.
Those languages dont have a (press 2 for) when you call 911. So.....

Dayum, am I the only one bugged by our National anthem sung in some other language?

Maybe.... but I find it completely derelict to move to another county and refuse to learn the language.

Honestly - completely irkes the holy crap outta me.

Always the odd man out....

Love,

Kain

It really doesn't matter to me, but if they can learn how to sing "Quit Playin' Games with My Heart" in English, this shouldn't be too hard for them. :lmao:

Dayum, am I the only one bugged by our National anthem sung in some other language?

Maybe.... but I find it completely derelict to move to another county and refuse to learn the language.

Honestly - completely irkes the holy crap outta me.

Always the odd man out....

Love,

Kain
It bugs me...I'm with you!!

It bugs me...I'm with you!!
Just saw your posts sent ya Lovins! :love:

Just saw your posts sent ya Lovins! :love:
Got it :huggy:

They should indeed obey our laws.

And I would agree with you about our language - IF English was "our" language.

But it's not.

I used to feel that way - "Speak English or GIT!" But as I've found out, The United States has never declared an official national language. While English is the defacto 'lingua franca' of our culture there is nothing to declare it official.

I find it stupid to not learn English if you want to live here - but I am against laws which regulate stupidity.
While English has never been declared as the official National language it is a requirement for naturalization to understand the English language, including an ability to read, write, and speak words in ordinary usage in the English language (there are a few exceptions). See http://www4.law.cornell.edu/uscode/html/uscode08/usc_sec_08_00001423----000-.html

The Star Spangled Banner being rendered in Spanish (or any other foreign language) offends me and does the anthem a disservice similar to what takes place when one of our celebrities bastardizes it fit them. Do it as it was written and intended or don't do it at all.

I find it completely derelict to move to another county and refuse to learn the language.
Really, they still speak English in other counties too! :lmao:

Really, they still speak English in other counties too! :lmao:
If ya weren't so dayum cute...... POW!!! right in the kisser! :lol:

Really, they still speak English in other counties too! :lmao: :killingme :lmao: Deebygodcap'n!

The only concern that I have is that the Spanish version has the same meaning as the original. If they twist it in any way...:burning:
Ok, I just saw on the news that they changed the lines in the Spanish song (it is not the National Anthem)...:burning:

Ok, I just saw on the news that they changed the lines in the Spanish song (it is not the National Anthem)...:burning:
You mean it is no longer "Jose, can you? Si!"

:killingme :lmao: Deebygodcap'n!
Ummm... No idea what you're packing. Speaking English in other countries is completely irrelevant. SO THERE! :razz:

Ok, I just saw on the news that they changed the lines in the Spanish song (it is not the National Anthem)...:burning:
That is SO NOT COOL!!!!!!

What did they change?

You mean it is no longer "Jose, can you? Si!"
:killingme

BTW, around here it's O! say can you see...

:killingme

BTW, around here it's O! say can you see...


:cheers:

:killingme

BTW, around here it's O! say can you see...
Oh Dude... That was sooo wrong. :killingme

I understand an immigrant's desire to come to the US to find a better life for himself and for his family. However, to do so without any regard for our immigration laws and to later demand full rights and American citizenship is unacceptable. Now we have our American Anthem, a moving and loved tribute to America's fight for independence, has been taken over and used as an illegal immigrant call to action.

~quote from this page: http://wizbangblog.com/2006/04/24/whose-national-anthem-is-it.php

I don't care. The song doesn't do much for me.

I don't care. The song doesn't do much for me.
Well I respect that you feel that way!!!

I still think it SUCKS

Next step on the illegal immigrant agenda...recolor the flag into red, white, and green!

Next step on the illegal immigrant agenda...recolor the flag into red, white, and green!
BITE YOUR TONGUE!!!!!!!!

Next step on the illegal immigrant agenda...recolor the flag into red, white, and green!
Excuse me... Which side of the fence are you on? I'm confused. :lmao:

I Know, dont give them any ideas they could be watching!!

Ya know, had they fought as hard in the war as they do to get here illegally, maybe they COULD be marching on what is now american soil singing any anthem they want in spanish.

Ya know, had they fought as hard in the war as they do to get here illegally, maybe they COULD be marching on what is now american soil singing any anthem they want in spanish.
I almost feel bad for the ones that are her legally...but then I hear them defending the ones that are not!!!

SO i say Screw em all!!