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Oh dear, oh dear! Listen dear Blogit friends, I do hope that you have understood that there is no evidence whatsoever that Obama was/is/will be interested in introducing this language. The point of yesterday's post was to show how certain of his critics have misunderstood (willingly or unwillingly) that he has been influenced by Esperanto campaigners. Some of these people have been using this misunderstanding in their campaign against him.
posted by
elinjo
on October 27, 2009 at 1:51 AM
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elinjo
A long shot, I agree with Wiley. But I have the feeling that Obama means well.
posted by
anib
on October 26, 2009 at 11:44 PM
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Elinjo
I't does seem a long shot that Esperanto would be used much in the U.S. but one never knows Elinjo
posted by
WileyJohn
on October 26, 2009 at 7:27 PM
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Elinjo
posted by
Nautikos
on October 26, 2009 at 6:29 PM
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I have no problem with Esperanto or any language for that matter being taught in the classroom...Unfortunately I think the trend of American children not learning it would continue.
posted by
FormerStudentIntern
on October 26, 2009 at 3:46 PM
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A common language throughout the world would be great
but if it ever happens itis most likey to be English. I know places in Asia where iy is first language in schools now. But I am always inerested in your writing about your passion.
posted by
Kabu
on October 26, 2009 at 8:08 AM
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who knows what and who to believe anymore
posted by
Lanetay
on October 26, 2009 at 7:31 AM
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It was never, ever thought of as a language that would replace our mother-tongues. It was meant only to be used for international communication.
posted by
elinjo
on October 26, 2009 at 5:43 AM
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Well, a lot of things have been said about Pres. Obama
but I never before heard it said he was ready to undo the Tower of Babel. It seems highly unlikely that Esperanto would ever become the language of business and government in the U.S.A. -- there's still a movement afoot to make it All English, All the Time. Anyone with an eye on what's going on can see that we need to speak at least a little of other languages, and that smidgens of the romance languages have become woven into the tapestry of American English, especially when we refer to food: i.e., pizza, spaghetti, taco, burrito, etc.
posted by
Pat_B
on October 26, 2009 at 4:45 AM
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Elinjo - I do believe that you would be in seventh heaven if it were true..have a great start to your week too.
and thanks for sharing this.
posted by
shobana
on October 26, 2009 at 1:47 AM
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