¡Viva América

Perdone señor, ¿podría ser capaz de encontrar trabajo aquí?
Oh sorry, I was just boning up on my Spanish; you know when President Scooter takes office.

You heard the latest right? Scooter said, “We need to teach our children Spanish.” Forgive my ignorance, but how about teaching them English first.

I include myself when I say; most of us don’t know the English language. My native tongue is a constant struggle, but I do try. Today’s generation prefers to stay lazy. You see it in blogs and emails. I think the uppercase key will soon be removed from the keyboard as well as half the letters.

u say, u don’t no what i’m talking about

I’m not asking for Shakespeare, but a little decorum would be nice.

Scooter is embarrassed because French and Germans come over here and speak English, while we travel abroad and all we’s can say is, “Merci beaucoup.” Yes he said, “We’s” when giving a speech about language.

I know the rules of the English language make about as much sense as Gramps or Scooter being President, but like them, it’s all we got. Why must we appease everyone? Is it too much to ask foreigners, who want to be US citizens, to speak our national language?

I know the hate America crowd won’t admit it, but English is the language of commerce and world culture. The Japanese love Elvis and to the French, Jerry Lewis is king. Our movies and music influence so many overseas, but here at home, we’re supposed to be ashamed of who we are.

This American guilt is driving me crazy. We can’t drive SUVs, have air-conditioned homes, or enjoy a nice vacation, because other countries might be jealous of our extravagant lifestyle. Now, it appears, we can’t speak our own language because it will offend someone.

Where does the madness stop? Should we take one bath a week like other countries do? How about no more beef, because in some lands cows are sacred. Come to think of it, some countries feast on dogs. Anybody want a slab of Rottweiler and a side dish of Shih Tzu, just to be part of the global community?

The angry white man in me knows the world is changing, but how far will it go? We’re sidetracked with political-correctness, while real issues go unnoticed and seemingly unchallenged. If either one of these candidates has given a speech on the dropping dollar, I haven’t heard it. I’m not talking about pointing fingers with no answers; any 3rd grader can do that. Leaders always lead by example not blame. So now we’re being blamed for just speaking English.

By the way, I opened up this piece by stating, Perdone señor, ¿podría ser capaz de encontrar trabajo aquí?

For my English only friends it translates, Excuse me sir, might I be able to find employment here?

Get used to it; President Scooter is coming to town, he’s making a list and checking it twice.

Adiós amigo