Here's What is Wrong with America

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 7:29 am

Can these politicians find nothing more important to focus their energy on at this time?:-3

By JUDY LIN, Associated Press Judy Lin, Associated Press – Fri Jan 28, 7:05 am ET

SACRAMENTO, Calif. – Rush Limbaugh's imitation of the Chinese language during a recent speech made by Chinese President Hu Jintao has stirred a backlash among Asian-American lawmakers in California and nationally.

Asian-American lawmakers demand Limbaugh apology - Yahoo! News

Post by **LarsMac** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 8:19 am

I agree. Limbaugh is like that kid that sat in the back of the classroom making fun of everyone and cutting up all the time.

The best thing to do was ignore his antics and not give him the satisfaction of knowing how much he irritated you.

While I appreciate how much such crap must annoy Asian Americans, Mr Yee's reaction just encourages the dope.

CARLA · Post by **CARLA** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:10 am

Limbaugh is an ass likes most of the talking heads can't stand any of them.

Kathy Ellen · Post by **Kathy Ellen** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:18 am

CARLA;1352313 wrote: Limbaugh is an ass likes most of the talking heads can't stand any of them.

Carla,

I love talk radio. For the last few months, I've been listening to a talk show host named Doug McIntyre. His show is out of LA and NY.

He is spectacular!!!!

Doug McIntyre - Wikipedia, the free encyclopedia

Doug McIntyre RedEye Radio Online

yaaarrrgg · Post by **yaaarrrgg** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 11:54 am

Shortly after condemning Limbaugh's remarks, Yee said he received racist death threats to his San Francisco and Sacramento offices. The lawmaker also received a profanity-filled telephone message Thursday.

Sounds like Yee has a valid point to me.

Snooz · Post by **Snooz** » Sat Jan 29, 2011 7:04 pm

Can you imagine the uproar Limbaugh and Co would have made if any foreign radio or TV personality had mocked Bush in any way during a visit to their country while he was in office? He disgusts me and I don't think these politicians are out of line by condemning him for his inappropriate behavior.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 4:35 am

They made fun of Bush's accent all the time. Doesn't make Limbaugh any less of a dick. ijs.

Post by **LarsMac** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 7:23 am

For the Record, the Chinese didn't seem to notice.

I don't think they listen to Limbaugh.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 8:13 am

They can't understand his thick accent.

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:12 am

Accountable;1352343 wrote: They made fun of Bush's accent all the time. Doesn't make Limbaugh any less of a dick. ijs.

And his pronunciation of "nuclear" as 'new cu ler'.

One thing I've never been able to understand is, if a Chinese (and others) person can pronounce their "L" s as "R" s and vice versa, why they can't pronounce L's and R's where they belong? Does it depend on the location of the letter in the word? For example, several years ago, a waitress informed us, "Solly no robsteh." Then there was Dr. Henry Lee, famed forensic expert, who has had a TV show where he introduced himself as "Dr. Henley Ree." I have two very good friends, one Chinese/Mexican, one Chinese, who pronounce their L's & R's correctly. Just curious.

Accountable · Post by **Accountable** » Sun Jan 30, 2011 10:39 am

ZAP;1352362 wrote: And his pronunciation of "nuclear" as 'new cu ler'.

One thing I've never been able to understand is, if a Chinese (and others) person can pronounce their "L" s as "R" s and vice versa, why they can't pronounce L's and R's where they belong? Does it depend on the location of the letter in the word? For example, several years ago, a waitress informed us, "Solly no robsteh." Then there was Dr. Henry Lee, famed forensic expert, who has had a TV show where he introduced himself as "Dr. Henley Ree." I have two very good friends, one Chinese/Mexican, one Chinese, who pronounce their L's & R's correctly. Just curious.
Heck, who knows? My beloved throws Rs in almost randomly (she likes her ice cleam in the corn) but can't put one where it's supposed to go to save her soul. Then again, she insists that Japanese has two different "O" sounds that I can't distinguish and reportedly can't pronounce. Same with Korean. R seems to have a different sound in every European language. Thai natives can't help dropping the last consonant sound from virtually every English word (pronounced "were").

I just settle for communication however I can get it.

BaghdadBob · Post by **BaghdadBob** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:21 am

ZAP;1352362 wrote: And his pronunciation of "nuclear" as 'new cu ler'.

One thing I've never been able to understand is, if a Chinese (and others) person can pronounce their "L" s as "R" s and vice versa, why they can't pronounce L's and R's where they belong? Does it depend on the location of the letter in the word? For example, several years ago, a waitress informed us, "Solly no robsteh." Then there was Dr. Henry Lee, famed forensic expert, who has had a TV show where he introduced himself as "Dr. Henley Ree." I have two very good friends, one Chinese/Mexican, one Chinese, who pronounce their L's & R's correctly. Just curious.

The Reader of the Free World at work. :wah:

Can't work without a teleprompter. :wah:

The messiah's gaffs could fill the server this forum is on. :wah:

Saint_ · Post by **Saint_** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:16 pm

How can a guy who is a professed prescription drug addict presume to judge others?

ZAP · Post by **ZAP** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 3:51 pm

Accountable;1352367 wrote: Heck, who knows? My beloved throws Rs in almost randomly (she likes her ice cleam in the corn) but can't put one where it's supposed to go to save her soul. Then again, she insists that Japanese has two different "O" sounds that I can't distinguish and reportedly can't pronounce. Same with Korean. R seems to have a different sound in every European language. Thai natives can't help dropping the last consonant sound from virtually every English word (pronounced "were").

I just settle for communication however I can get it.

I hear you!

Post by **LarsMac** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 7:45 pm

ZAP;1352362 wrote: And his pronunciation of "nuclear" as 'new cu ler'.

One thing I've never been able to understand is, if a Chinese (and others) person can pronounce their "L" s as "R" s and vice versa, why they can't pronounce L's and R's where they belong? Does it depend on the location of the letter in the word? For example, several years ago, a waitress informed us, "Solly no robsteh." Then there was Dr. Henry Lee, famed forensic expert, who has had a TV show where he introduced himself as "Dr. Henley Ree." I have two very good friends, one Chinese/Mexican, one Chinese, who pronounce their L's & R's correctly. Just curious.

It is interesting.

Here is what I figured out, listening vely crosery

Actually, most of the oriental languages simply do not have sounds that are similar to the separate sounds of R and L as English speaking people use them.

The sound most orientals use is the same one for eithe 'l' or 'r'.

It is our English ear that makes them sound different.

Post by **LarsMac** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:02 pm

Saint_;1352455 wrote: How can a guy who is a professed prescription drug addict presume to judge others?

How can any of us presume to judge others?

flopstock · Post by **flopstock** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 8:56 pm

LarsMac;1352468 wrote: How can any of us presume to judge others?

I'm always judging someone or other. I'm usually right too.

Ahso! · Post by **Ahso!** » Mon Jan 31, 2011 9:15 pm

flopstock;1352470 wrote: I'm always judging someone or other. I'm usually right too.How could you not be?