wiegie Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Schwarzenegger: Turn Off Spanish TVThursday, June 14, 2007 Gov. Arnold Schwarzenegger told a gathering of Hispanic journalists that immigrants should avoid Spanish-language media if they want to learn English quickly. "You've got to turn off the Spanish television set" and avoid Spanish-language television, books and newspapers, the Republican governor said Wednesday night at the annual convention of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. "You're just forced to speak English, and that just makes you learn the language faster," Schwarzenegger said. "I know this sounds odd and this is the politically incorrect thing to say, and I'm going to get myself in trouble," he said, noting that he rarely spoke German and was forced to learn English when he emigrated from Austria. Schwarzenegger was responding to a question about how Hispanic students can improve academically. Many journalists for Spanish-language organizations in the audience were surprised by the remarks. "I'm sitting shaking my head not believing that someone would be so naive and out of it that he would say something like that," said Alex Nogales, president and chief executive of the National Hispanic Media Coalition. Hispanic immigrants need Spanish-language media to stay informed and "function in this society," Nogales said. Schwarzenegger has garnered more Hispanic support than most Republican governors in the past two elections, despite some seemingly anti-immigration blunders — such as praising the Minutemen border militia group on a talk radio show. Schwarzenegger also lauded President Bush's push for immigration reform, saying the country has its first opportunity for change in decades. But he also said the Senate's current immigration reform proposal, which failed last week, still needs more fine tuning so it can be enforced. Schwarzenegger is absolutely correct on this one. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Yep, hey Paco...learn the language and maybe we'll understand your arguments better. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Fatman Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 If I moved to Mexico, I would expect everyone to accomodate my English speaking ways. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 So if I want to learn Spanish I should watch more Spanish-language television? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 So if I want to learn Spanish I should watch more Spanish-language television? yup Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Holy Roller Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 I bet no one stood up and challenged Arnold to his face, lol. And Spanish television is hawt! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
evil_gop_liars Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 yup So I should watch it for educational purposes instead of for the cleavage and the bouncing jumblies. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Yukon Cornelius Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 So I should watch it for educational purposes instead of for the cleavage and the bouncing jumblies. well i watch for that but if u wish to learn spanglish its a good way also Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
cre8tiff Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 So I should watch it for educational purposes instead of for the cleavage and the bouncing jumblies. Those other things are incentive. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Caveman_Nick Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 "I'm sitting shaking my head not believing that someone would be so naive and out of it that he would say something like that," said Alex Nogales, president and chief executive of the National Hispanic Media Coalition. Translation: Shut Up! You'll ruin my ratings!!! Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
wiegie Posted June 15, 2007 Author Share Posted June 15, 2007 Translation: Shut Up! You'll ruin my ratings!!! well, what is amusing is noting that Schwarzenegger made his comments at the annual convention of the National Association of Hispanic Journalists. He surely isn't Veronicafooting around. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Kid Cid Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Amazing that politician would actually say something that made sense and wasn't some double speak designed to attract votes. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayItAintSoJoe Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 If I moved to Mexico, I would expect everyone to accomodate my English speaking ways. No, but if you wanted to get a satellite dish to watch programming in English I would understand. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
TimC Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 If I moved to Mexico, I was kidnapped. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
spain Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 So if I want to learn Spanish I should watch more Spanish-language television? It certainly helped me learn Spanish. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Donutrun Jellies Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 It certainly helped me learn Spanish. Si. Hooked on phoenix worked for me ... Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 That's funny one immigrant calling another naive on how to function in a new country. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
dmarc117 Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 That's funny one immigrant calling another naive on how to function in a new country. he learned the language....not well i may add, but did. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Ursa Majoris Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 That's funny one immigrant calling another naive on how to function in a new country. That may be because one of them is governor of the world's seventh largest economy while the other is riding in the back of a van to a $2 an hour job picking lettuces. The first learned English, however accented, the second is whining in Spanish about road signs not being in Spanish. Mind you, I guess Arnie did have an advantage or two.......$$$$$$ Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
Savage Beatings Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Sounds like it went over about as well as Bill Cosby telling gang-bangers to pull up their pants and get a job. Some truths simply will not be tolerated. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 (edited) Sounds like it went over about as well as Bill Cosby telling gang-bangers to pull up their pants and get a job. Some truths simply will not be tolerated. Agreed. However, I was talking with the Mrs. about this just the other day. Society needs lettuce pickers, too. It's kind of like in Aldous Huxley's 'Brave New World;' a society composed solely of elite members is doomed to fail. So to the extent people elect to hold themselves back, well, I ain't gonna lose any sleep over that. Arnold wasn't telling anyone anything they didn't already know, which is part of the reason I'm so surprised he said it. Edited June 15, 2007 by yo mama Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
H8tank Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Society needs lettuce pickers, too. Do you like your lettuce pickers to crap all over themselves and handle your food? Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
The Irish Doggy Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Do you like your lettuce pickers to crap all over themselves and handle your food? Mmmmmmm, crappy flavor. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
yo mama Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Do you like your lettuce pickers to crap all over themselves and handle your food? Not usually, no. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
SayItAintSoJoe Posted June 15, 2007 Share Posted June 15, 2007 Do you like your lettuce pickers to crap all over themselves and handle your food? I hate lettuce. I prefer to get my crap form hamburger meat. Quote Link to comment Share on other sites More sharing options...
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