It’s official, English is the official language of the U.S.
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I imagine Italian is our official language.
Diogenes
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Italy has an official language: Italian. It is recognized as the country's official language under the Italian Constitution and is used in government, education, and public life. While Italy is home to various regional languages and dialects (such as Sicilian, Sardinian, and Friulian), Italian serves as the standard and unifying language across the nation.
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Did you cry about that, Brad?
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I've never had to push any number to speak English to someone. I does seem however the ocho or nueve seem to be the most popular number you haven't money for Spanish though.“Trump to sign order Friday designating English as the official language of the US”
“President Donald Trump is expected to sign an executive order on Friday designating English as the official language of the United States, according to the White House.
The order will allow government agencies and organizations that receive federal funding to choose whether to continue to offer documents and services in language other than English, according to a fact sheet about the impending order.
Trump signs order designating English as the official language of the US
President Donald Trump has signed an executive order designating English as the official language of the United States.apnews.com
Well that just makes my day
Pisser is that the Red Hat Clubbers will still have to push #1 on the phone if they want to speak to an English speaking representative
What has Trump done other than this, the Gulf idiocy, and similar strictly photo op moments? He has signed one Legislative act, and that was bipartisan. We see reports, most of which turn out bogus, about all the money he is cutting, but nothing actually documented beyond “Elon said.” New Tariffs are supposedly coming, but they all have been amended, delayed, postponed, altered, or going into effect next …….. Trump has fired more workers than immigrants he has deported and has fallen way short of his millions promised on Day 1. And those eggs keep rising
Etc., etc., etc., but we now got English as the official language, which means close to nothing
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Like they ignore you leftists now?
Diogenes
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No, Italy has roots in old Europe and an indigenous language that is widely spoken, it is not a nation of immigrants.
They cannot vote. Who would they vote for if they could? If you went to Mexico, who would you vote for? If you went to Venezuela , who would you vote for? You rightys have some goofy idea that people fleeing a bad country know all about our politics and that they care about it. They come here for jobs and opportunities.
Diogenes
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Who told you that, Brad?
Italy has become a destination for immigrants. Since the 1980s and 1990s, economic growth and a declining birth rate have drawn people from North Africa, Eastern Europe, Asia, and sub-Saharan Africa. Today, immigrants make up about 8-10% of Italy’s population, depending on the latest estimates—roughly 5 to 6 million people in a country of around 60 million. Major cities like Rome and Milan have significant immigrant communities, and sectors like agriculture, construction, and caregiving rely heavily on migrant labor.
Not all immigrants to Italy speak Italian. Language proficiency varies widely depending on where they’re from, why they’ve come, and how long they’ve been in the country. Immigrants from places like Romania or Albania—countries with linguistic or cultural ties to Latin-based languages—might pick up Italian more quickly due to similarities with their native tongues. Romanians, for instance, make up one of the largest immigrant groups in Italy (over 1 million), and many adapt to Italian relatively fast. Others, like those from North Africa (e.g., Morocco or Tunisia), where Arabic or French dominates, or from sub-Saharan Africa, where English or local languages are spoken, often arrive with little to no Italian. The same goes for immigrants from Asia, like China or the Philippines, who might speak Mandarin, Tagalog, or English instead. Once in Italy, many learn Italian out of necessity—for work, school, or daily life. The government offers some language programs, especially for refugees or asylum seekers, but access isn’t universal, and quality varies. Kids tend to pick it up faster through schools, while adults might rely on informal learning or community networks. Still, it’s not uncommon for first-generation immigrants to stick to their native languages, especially in tight-knit communities or if they work in jobs (like manual labor or caregiving) where Italian isn’t strictly required.
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Federal law, specifically the Illegal Immigration Reform and Immigrant Responsibility Act of 1996, prohibits noncitizens from voting in federal elections, with penalties including up to a year in prison, fines, and potential deportation. Despite this, documented cases exist.
For example, in 2018, the U.S. Department of Justice charged 19 foreign nationals in North Carolina with illegally voting in the 2016 federal elections. These individuals, investigated by ICE’s Homeland Security Investigations, faced felony charges for falsely claiming citizenship or misdemeanor charges for casting ballots unlawfully.
Another case emerged in 2024 in Alabama, where an illegal immigrant pleaded guilty to stealing a U.S. citizen’s identity and voting in both the 2016 and 2020 primary and general elections. This was reported by the DOJ.
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Do you not believe Italy has its roots in old Europe? Or is it them having an indigenous population you are only now learning about?
Maybe its that a nation of immigrants like the US. What Middle School did you attend? They really failed you.
Diogenes
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I believe that your statement was factually erroneous, Brad.
You are intitled to your beliefs, regardless of being failed by 6th Grade.
Diogenes
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I've been acquainted with some of your former professors, Brad. You know what that means, don't you?
Diogenes
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I don't believe you, Brad.
I had to jog some memories. I fear I had to add the pejorative "idiot" before some of 'em recalled you.
Something that MAGA fantasize about.
Diogenes
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It's a fact now, imbecile.
BTW, as of now, nearly every country in the world has at least one official language, with a few exceptions. There are 195 recognized sovereign countries globally, and most of them designate one or more languages as official for government, legal, and public use.
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