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ulysses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 12:36 AM
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from John Rocker's "Speak English" campaign...
http://www.johnrocker.net/index.htm

It is this heritage that I and so many others who have had a hand in it’s (sic) creation and fulfillment...

This attitude of many of today’s immigrants is hot (sic) healthy if we are to retain a strong, cohesive and united America.

May I suggest that John make his a "Speak English Correctly" campaign?
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Jack Rabbit Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 12:41 AM
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1. This is the former relief pitcher who suffered foot-in-mouth disease
Do I have that right?

What some people won't do to extend their fifteen minutes.
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ulysses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 12:50 AM
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5. yup.
For my Braves, no less.

Some sell appliances. Others sell bigotry.
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tuvor Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 12:44 AM
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2. He capitalizes "Immigrants" incorrectly, too.
Edited on Wed Sep-27-06 12:52 AM by tuvor
"two way" should be hyphenated.

"prosperity for themselves and their families only is they are willing to integrate themselves"

"there are many of you who are reading this that have disagreed"

This could be fun! Hey, Rocker, how 'bout a "Speak English Correctly" campaign since you're so passionate?
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ulysses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 12:50 AM
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6. it's the whole "moran" thing.
:D
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proud2BlibKansan Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 12:45 AM
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3. Here's his picture
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ulysses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 12:51 AM
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7. not too far off, actually.
:hi:
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Chipper Chat Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 12:46 AM
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4. I loved this part:
"In my own personal experiences, I have lived abroad for over a year of my life, three different times in Puerto Rico and once in Venezuela. During my time in these countries, I did my best to speak their language even though my Spanish is barely adequate. I attempted to speak the language whenever the situation presented itself and worked to learn the language better in order to avoid the ‘ugly American’ stereotype. I went to numerous local holiday celebrations such as parties that centered on the Puerto Rican holiday “Three Kings Day”, as well as numerous other festivals and gatherings. My life during my time abroad was certainly much easier trying to conform to local society rather than trying to make local society conform to me."

Dear John: There is NO WAY IN HELL you will EVER overcome the stereotype of being an UGLY AMERICAN. You are a bully that for years picked on American gays as your convenient punching bag. Sorry, but your 'English Only' campaign keeps flashing as 'Heterosexuals Only.' through my brain.

You should just shut up you disgusting turd.
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ulysses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 12:54 AM
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8. "even though my Spanish is barely adequate"
My own Spanish is nearly nonexistant, but I'll bet it's better than Rocker's. And I'm sorry, but his "over a year" lived abroad had to be in the winter leagues.
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Ken Burch Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 01:01 AM
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9. I never understood if Rocker realized
that he was playing baseball in a city that is 70% African American. And the home of the Indigo Girls.
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ulysses Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 01:30 AM
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10. that would be "no". n/t
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HuskerDU Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 08:39 AM
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11. I wisht that every bigot would have his career fall apart in the
way that Rocker's did. As soon as he opened his mouth, his arm died.
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cboy4 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 08:53 AM
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12. Awwwww, look at little Johnny before he joined the Braves -


HERE HE IS YELLING AT SOME LATINO FANS


AND HERE HE IS BEING AN ASSCLOWN

:puke: :puke: :puke:

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Brewman_Jax Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 10:18 AM
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13. That's funny
that he's standing next to a young lady that he probably wouldn't have for a neighbor modeling one of his shirts.

I hope that she made sure the check clears.
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area51 Donating Member (1000+ posts) Send PM | Profile | Ignore Wed Sep-27-06 11:15 AM
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14. "`Speak English' campaign"
Is Rocker going to start with Bush? :evilgrin:


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