While that’s true it is mostly Spanish, there are still at least 60 other languages spoken as a first language at home in that district. Major languages among these include Korean, Armenian, Mandarin, French and Arabic in addition to Spanish. LAUSD has bilingual programs in the languages named here.It is almost always Spanish, and not something else. Some elementary school classes are taught partly in English and partly in Spanish. In which case the pupil will be hearing the same lesson twice, but in two different languages.
Well, look at it this way. Suppose Joe Biden is elected but due to health problems he has to step down and his vice president, Kamala Harris is now president. Do you really trust Kamala Harris to have her finger on the button ready to detonate thousands of nuclear bombs? The US has 6000 nuclear warheads with 1300 deployed and ready to fire loaded on ICBM’s and strategic bombers. So since about 100 or so nuclear warheads would be enough to almost completely destroy the earth, Kamala Harris would have the capability to destroy all human civilization 13 times over again. And of course, it would not be unexpected for other nuclear powers to unleash their weapons in retaliation for her pressing the button.The problem with total disarmament is that a few bombs ruins the plan!
This is as true for Trump as Biden. Both are aging. I’m not sure I would trust Pence any more that Harris in a nuclear scenario. I’m greatly in favor of nuclear reduction but until and unless we could assure that others would comply? Heck, I’m not even sure WE would comply. I’m sure Russia and China feel the same…and I’m quite sure North Korea will do whatever the heck it wants to do.Well, look at it this way. Suppose Joe Biden is elected but due to health problems he has to step down and his vice president, Kamala Harris is now president. Do you really trust Kamala Harris to have her finger on the button ready to detonate thousands of nuclear bombs? The US has 6000 nuclear warheads with 1300 deployed and ready to fire on ICBM’s and strategic bombers. So since about 100 or so nuclear warheads would be enough to almost completely destroy the earth, Kamala Harris would have the capability to destroy all human civilization 13 times over again. And of course, it would not be unexpected for other nuclear powers to unleash their weapons in retaliation for her pressing the button.
Somehow, I don’t think that prophesy is going to motivate many in our leadership and have even less impact on China and North Korea. Since I’m not a believer to begin with, prophecy in the Bible is pretty meaningless to me…and most Americans.However, in my opinion, the prophets have predicted a global nuclear war, and it is certain to happen notwithstanding the MAD protocol.
I don’t understand this post. Why is it bad for people to speak other languages?One ought to check out the Los Angeles Unified School District sometime. The degree to which English is not the first language at home in that district may shock you. If you think that’s not bad, wait til those kids grow up. California will be dramatically different in 2040.
It isn’t that they’ll speak other languages. It is that they will speak English less and less. I can’t find it now but a few years ago, something like 64.7% of all primary school age children in LAUSD did not speak English at home as a first language. If there is that volume of them, they’re not going to feel as strongly about acquiring English proficiency when they grow up. At the very least, I expect LA to be a majority Spanish speaking city by 2040.I don’t understand this post. Why is it bad for people to speak other languages?
Apparently it does matter. When people speak another language at home, that is “speaking” to them. Another language is not the language of their thoughts, feelings, etc. It is “official” to them.As long as they can get along in School and the workplace speaking English, who cares what they speak at home?
Are you bilingual by any chance?Apparently it does matter. When people speak another language at home, that is “speaking” to them. Another language is not the language of their thoughts, feelings, etc. It is “official” to them.
Why is that bad?It isn’t that they’ll speak other languages. It is that they will speak English less and less. I can’t find it now but a few years ago, something like 64.7% of all primary school age children in LAUSD did not speak English at home as a first language. If there is that volume of them, they’re not going to feel as strongly about acquiring English proficiency when they grow up. At the very least, I expect LA to be a majority Spanish speaking city by 2040.
Yes, we are and yes, our leaders need to listen to their electorate. How many of the electorate do you think agrees with you? I’d think it’s somewhere south of 1%. Do you think they should ignore 99% of their electorate? Do you think my guess at percentages are wrong? What are you asking them to do in reality? You want them to ignore most Americans and go with bible prophecy that may or may not mean what you think it means?We are a legitimate democracy in the USA, and whether or not our elected leaders believe in Scripture, they still have to pay attention to what their electorate wants.
For now. After November, perhaps not. If the “enforcement arm” of the Dem party is able to continue physically dominating a number of cities despite the wishes of the citizens, then voter wishes are meaningless.Unlike the citizens of Russia or N. Korea we in the USA have the power to determine what our leaders do.
Actually, for the most part, one couldn’t “fire” a serf. They were bound to the land and, as little as we think so, they did have some rights.I think it’s not much different than the serfs of the Middle Ages except we work for corporations instead of landowning aristocrats.
Same here. On the other hand, I never had a boss looking over my shoulder and watching the clock to make sure I didn’t leave two minutes early.Well there’s that.
I wonder how it’s like to have job security.
I never had it.
It’s true. I recall reading that there were a massive number of days when the lord could not require the peasants to work. Lots of Church holidays, feast days, etc. I can’t remember for sure, but it was huge; like 1/3 of the year or something.The difference is that at least the aristocrats were bound by honor and religion to take care of their serfs. Our modern masters have no such limiting principle.