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Samuraisword 7/09/08 5:20:41 AM
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Gamers who use RMT are like athletes who use steroids. |
http://gatewaypundit.blogspot.com/2008/07/lhorreur-sn-obama-embarrassed-americans.html I myself am fluent in German and can understand a little French and Italian. English is the universal language now so I don't see what the problem is. I am all for more language studies in High school though but I am more embarrassed of Americans killing 4 million dogs and cats every year needlessly because we collectively fail to pass laws to control domestic pet breeding. I can't be responsible for individuals who act like ugly Americans oversees so I reject this notion that we should be embarrassed.
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| With PvE raiding it has never been a question of being "good enough". I play games to have fun, not to be a simpering toady sitting through hour after hour of mind numbing boredom and fauning over a guild master in the hopes that he will condescend to reward me with shiny bits of loot. But in games where those people get the highest progression anyone who doesn't do that will just be a moving target for them and I'll be damned if I'm going to pay money for the privelege. - Neanderthal |
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Smilex0311 7/09/08 7:15:33 AM
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First of all, I think Obama needs to be worried about more pressing issues in this country than how many languages we speak. Secondly, I have taken 4 semesters of Spanish in college. Got B average in those courses. It was tough and I pulled through, but was totally worthless as I NEVER use it. I have no friends who speak Spanish, no neighbors, no workmates, nothing. It is totally useless to me. Language is perishable. If you dont use it, youll lose it. I am already forgetting skills, words, grammar, etc. So WTF is the value to learn a language I do not use? None. Dont give me that crap either that it "frees my mind". I would have rather had addtional course in computers, history, world cultures etc in lieu of Spanish Grammar. Thirdly, Do you realize that English is a dominate/popular business/universal language in Europe? I have been to 15 countries (Some in Asia and Africa) Guess what Language we try to talk always.... right. It is kind of tough to be as culturally savy as Europeans also because we are an entire frekin OCEAN away. In Europe if you want to see another country you simply drive across the line and people speak French, Spanish whatever. Its like driving from one state to another in the USA. So being that most Americans cannot afford to cross the pond and receive some culture in Europe pretty much sums up why were culturally dumb and ignorant. On the flip side - I agree exposure to a second language is a good idea, especially taught in middle school. (Probably much easier to learn) It would have been so much easier to learn Spanish in college if I had this in my day. Plus it does open possibilities for kids to make new friends in school. And maybe they will take interest and become a translator for a firm or something like that. But for someone like me who is set in my ways and life is mapped out ...... I really only need English. Hey this is my 100th post! Yeah me! |
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daeandor 7/09/08 11:11:39 AM
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Actually, I subscribe to the notion that additional languages are great for child development. From what I have read though, it is more beneficial for early development, as in ages 3 through 10. As to the original topic, I don't think we need to be self-conscious of our language skills as a top priority for the nation. There are definitely more pressing international issues. |
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Laserwolf 7/09/08 11:20:11 AM
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I agree with Obama. I am embarrassed too.
If you had a friend who absolutely never said anything bad about the United States, who contantly talked about how great it was and how much better a country it was would you respect his views? Personally, I like someone who tells it like it is. One more reason for me to vote for Obama. |
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bluberryhaze 7/09/08 11:25:36 AM
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I''m No Sellout |
dame un beso, obama. -picked up that line as a young inner city whiteboy. no se apoye la puerta- thats from the NYC subway doors. im doing fine.
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Wolfenpride 7/09/08 11:38:28 AM
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You kill the Joe, you make some moe |
/agreed with obama Ive been embarrassed being an american for awhile now :( |
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bluberryhaze 7/09/08 11:39:32 AM
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I''m No Sellout |
Originally posted by Wolfenpride
thats because you watch too many reality tv shows. |
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RedwoodSap 7/09/08 12:47:25 PM
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Not a retired MMORPG.com mod |
Originally posted by Wolfenpride
You can always move to France. What's stopping you? |
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Wolfenpride 7/09/08 1:05:17 PM
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You kill the Joe, you make some moe |
Originally posted by RedwoodSap
You can always move to France. What's stopping you?
Parents, money, gotta get a job and stuff. I'll get to it asap :) Edit: Oh and I gotta learn the language, thats a toughy =/ |
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Varlok91 7/09/08 1:05:48 PM
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"History will be kind to me, for I intend to write it." -Winston Churchill |
There are more pressing issues than learning other languages. As one of the posters above me pointed out, we are seperated by an ocean from Europe, so we don't come in contact with any other languages (besides Spanish occassionaly) so its unneccessary really. How often does the average American go to Europe? Not enough for them to warrant learning 3 other languages probably. Don't get me wrong, I think learning other languages is a good thing, but hardly neccessary given our locaion and its hardly something to be embarrased about. |
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