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Blakeski · 02-03-2014, 10:29 AM

Please discuss this. I'm about to be in a knockdown battle with someone who I consider to be the enemy.

ktm300hater · 02-03-2014, 10:35 AM

America the beautiful was written in English and should be sang as such. Learn the language or get the fuck out

Unicorn Jeff · 02-03-2014, 10:48 AM

Eh, Im 50/50 on this one.

Sean88gt · 02-03-2014, 10:48 AM

I think it's pretty hardcore.

jakesford · 02-03-2014, 10:56 AM

I think the same people that are getting upset about this probably cried during he Chrysler commercial lol...

There is no "official" language of the US, and this country was founded as a melting pot of immigrants. How many of our soldiers have died protecting people that could not speak a word of english?

02-03-2014, 10:59 AM

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Originally Posted by jakesford

I think the same people that are getting upset about this probably cried during he Chrysler commercial lol...

There is no "official" language of the US, and this country was founded as a melting pot of immigrants. How many of our soldiers have died protecting people that could not speak a word of english?

Not to mention they used to grab immigrants off the ships and pressure them into service to show their loyalty to their new country during the Civil War. I'm sure all of them spoke flawless English though.

Chili · 02-03-2014, 10:54 AM

I think the idea behind it was to show the diversity in this country. The whole "melting pot" thing. I didn't hate it but knew that some people would.

line-em-up · 02-03-2014, 10:58 AM

I had mixed feelings and felt it was insulting to our country. I understand what they were trying to say, but we are part America and the language we speak is English. Why pervert one of our great songs. We are a melting pot, but if you are going to truly become American, then you should at least sing its songs in the native language, English.

Lone Sailor · 02-04-2014, 09:56 AM

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Originally Posted by line-em-up

I had mixed feelings and felt it was insulting to our country. I understand what they were trying to say, but we are part America and the language we speak is English. Why pervert one of our great songs. We are a melting pot, but if you are going to truly become American, then you should at least sing its songs in the native language, English.

Tell us more about how the natives of this land, Indians and Vikings, spoke English.

YALE · 02-05-2014, 07:12 AM

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Originally Posted by Lone Sailor

Tell us more about how the natives of this land, Indians and Vikings, spoke English.

There definitely are no Viking natives in the US. There was a small colony in Newfoundland, but it didn't last. The rest of the evidence, like rune stones here and there, are fake. Take that shit back to Stormfront.

02-05-2014, 07:16 AM

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Originally Posted by YALE

There definitely are no Viking natives in the US. There was a small colony in Newfoundland, but it didn't last. The rest of the evidence, like rune stones here and there, are fake. Take that shit back to Stormfront.

Half of my heritage is from Norway motherfucker. Don't make me headbutt you in my Viking helmet.

jw33 · 02-03-2014, 10:56 AM

Funny, because the only Coke I drink is the Mexico version with real sugar. I like Dr. Pepper anyways.

02-03-2014, 10:56 AM

I don't see anything wrong with anyone professing love for this country, even as I find myself separating myself further and further from it.

Rick Modena · 02-03-2014, 01:23 PM

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Originally Posted by talisman

I don't see anything wrong with anyone professing love for this country, even as I find myself separating myself further and further from it.

Are you moving to Australia too?!

02-03-2014, 01:27 PM

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Originally Posted by Rick Modena

Are you moving to Australia too?!

No, but as I've said previously I didn't have any problem with the notion that Alex was trying to convey before all the "Oh mah gerd, 'Merica fo lyfe, you commy fagot" posts started. Still don't, either.

BP · 02-03-2014, 01:29 PM

It upsets me exactly the same as knowing the lyrics were written by a lesbian.

On a more important note Flea's bass wasn't even plugged in.

GrayStangGT · 02-03-2014, 11:01 AM

I didn't really care for the commercial, but I don't drink coke anyways. Now if Dr. Pepper did it we might have a problem.

Blakeski · 02-03-2014, 11:12 AM

This shit had my irate! I'm actually still really upset about it. Before long we'll be pushing 1 for English, 2 for Spanish, and 3 for Arabic etc etc. I'm very proud of my country and a pry'em from my dead fingers patriot! To me this is a direct insult and seems to be on the agenda for the so called leader of ours.

02-03-2014, 11:17 AM

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Originally Posted by Blakeski

This shit had my irate! I'm actually still really upset about it. Before long we'll be pushing 1 for English, 2 for Spanish, and 3 for Arabic etc etc. I'm very proud of my country and a pry'em from my dead fingers patriot! To me this is a direct insult and seems to be on the agenda for the so called leader of ours.

If you're so proud of it, the next logical step would be to learn something about its history so that you don't go throwing a hissy fit over something completely arbitrary.

Sean88gt · 02-03-2014, 11:18 AM

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Originally Posted by Blakeski

This shit had my irate! I'm actually still really upset about it. Before long we'll be pushing 1 for English, 2 for Spanish, and 3 for Arabic etc etc. I'm very proud of my country and a pry'em from my dead fingers patriot! To me this is a direct insult and seems to be on the agenda for the so called leader of ours.

Pry what? Your keyboard? I'd be curious to see how you'd react to a full scale home raid by the feds. Throwing QWERTY at them sure won't help.

02-03-2014, 10:29 AM	#1
Blakeski Grumpy Asshole Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,546	Opinions Please discuss this. I'm about to be in a knockdown battle with someone who I consider to be the enemy. __________________ Wanna see my care face???

02-03-2014, 10:56 AM	#5
jakesford Unity.... Join Date: Dec 2002 Location: Fort Worth Posts: 8,668	I think the same people that are getting upset about this probably cried during he Chrysler commercial lol... There is no "official" language of the US, and this country was founded as a melting pot of immigrants. How many of our soldiers have died protecting people that could not speak a word of english? __________________

02-03-2014, 11:12 AM	#18
Blakeski Grumpy Asshole Join Date: Aug 2008 Posts: 2,546	This shit had my irate! I'm actually still really upset about it. Before long we'll be pushing 1 for English, 2 for Spanish, and 3 for Arabic etc etc. I'm very proud of my country and a pry'em from my dead fingers patriot! To me this is a direct insult and seems to be on the agenda for the so called leader of ours. __________________ Wanna see my care face???

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02-03-2014, 10:48 AM	#3
Unicorn Jeff Willy Bum Bum VIP Member Join Date: Nov 2005 Location: Fort Worth, Tx Posts: 12,415	Eh, Im 50/50 on this one.

02-03-2014, 10:48 AM	#4
Sean88gt Avenge Me! Join Date: Sep 2000 Posts: 46,815	I think it's pretty hardcore.

02-03-2014, 10:54 AM	#7
Chili Joe Blow VIP Member Join Date: May 1975 Location: Haslet Posts: 24,666	I think the idea behind it was to show the diversity in this country. The whole "melting pot" thing. I didn't hate it but knew that some people would.

02-03-2014, 10:58 AM	#8
line-em-up Proud Domestic Terrorist Join Date: Mar 2001 Posts: 12,151	I had mixed feelings and felt it was insulting to our country. I understand what they were trying to say, but we are part America and the language we speak is English. Why pervert one of our great songs. We are a melting pot, but if you are going to truly become American, then you should at least sing its songs in the native language, English.

02-03-2014, 10:56 AM	#12
jw33 These go to eleven... Join Date: Aug 2001 Location: Well, it's one louder, isn't it? Posts: 12,129	Funny, because the only Coke I drink is the Mexico version with real sugar. I like Dr. Pepper anyways.

02-03-2014, 10:56 AM	#13
talisman Guest Posts: n/a	I don't see anything wrong with anyone professing love for this country, even as I find myself separating myself further and further from it.

02-03-2014, 01:29 PM	#16
BP infidel Join Date: Apr 2000 Posts: 19,568	It upsets me exactly the same as knowing the lyrics were written by a lesbian. On a more important note Flea's bass wasn't even plugged in.

02-03-2014, 11:01 AM	#17
GrayStangGT Lifer Join Date: Jun 2003 Location: Midland, TX Posts: 7,554	I didn't really care for the commercial, but I don't drink coke anyways. Now if Dr. Pepper did it we might have a problem.