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[–] shalafi@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago (2 children)

I'm well aware. What does that have anything to do with it? Learning the language of the local populace seems like a no-brainer. If my wife and I retire to the Philippines, I'm going to learn Tagalog, at least enough to get by. And almost all Filipinos speak English already!

[–] ReiRose@lemmy.world 1 points 2 weeks ago

Ok, good. Definitely satire. Phew

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemmy.world -2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (1 children)

The 1987 constitution designates Filipino, a de facto standardized version of Tagalog, as the national language and an official languagealong with English.

The official languages of the Philippines are English and Filipino (standardized Tagalog), so not a great example.

What does learning English have to do with living in America, where English is not the official language?

[–] Thunderbird4@lemmy.world -1 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago) (2 children)

Whatever point you’re trying to make, English is the official language of the US as of March of this year.

[–] resipsaloquitur@lemmy.world 2 points 2 weeks ago* (last edited 2 weeks ago)

While no legislation has been passed by the U.S. Congress to make English the official language,

You forgot this part.

Hmm, an illegal xenophobic executive order made by a fascist, racist dictatorship.

What point are you making?

[–] Swedneck@discuss.tchncs.de 1 points 1 week ago (1 children)

anyone who thinks an order from trump has any validity whatsoever deserves to spend a full day standing next to a puddle and get constantly soaked by passing cars.

[–] Thunderbird4@lemmy.world 1 points 1 week ago

You people understand I’m not advocating for the decision, right? The fact is, that bastard is in charge of the country right now, and real people in real federal agencies are taking real actions with real consequences as a result of that very real executive order. Asserting that it isn’t valid or official if you personally don’t acknowledge it is utterly delusional “sovereign citizen” behavior.