Contradicting Snow, Gonzales Says Bush Opposes Making English ...

[Laura PourMeADrink]

http://thinkprogress.org/

White House In Disarray: Contradicting Snow, Gonzales Says Bush Opposes Making English The National Language


Today Attorney General Alberto Gonzales said that President Bush “has never supported making English the national language.” But earlier this morning, White House Press Secretary Tony Snow said Bush supported efforts in the Senate to do just that:

As you know, there were actually a couple of amendments that came up yesterday, an Inhofe amendment and also a Salazar amendment. And what has come out of that is a description of English as the national language. And I think — and we have supported both of these. … And I think both of these amendments are consistent with that stated presidential desire.

The text of the amendment Snow said Bush supports:

The government of the United States shall preserve and enhance the role of English as the national language of the United States of America.

Looks like the White House message machine is broken.

[JI7]

1. should the President of the United States be required to know English ?

[Laura PourMeADrink]

5. LOL - - Citizenship Requirements:

http://immigration-law.freeadvice.com/citizenship/naturalization_requirements.htm

snip

The ability to read, write and speak ordinary English unless they are physically unable to do so due to a disability such as being blind or deaf, or suffer from a developmental disability or mental impairment. Those over 50 years old on the date of filing who have lived here for a total of at least 20 years after admission as a permanent resident and those who are over 55 and have been legal permanent residents for at least 15 years are also exempt from this requirement.

A basic understanding the fundamentals of U.S. history and government.

Good moral character and an affinity for the principles of the U.S. Constitution.

[BrklynLiberal]

7. That lets Bunnypants out of the running. He can't do any of that.

[Deja Q]

2. Cool. I wonder which one gets treated as being "mistaken".

[joemurphy]

3. Gonzales and Bush communicate in Spanish to keep Snow

(El pendejo loco) in the dark. Por eso, hay dificutades con la communicacion.
Es una lastima, verdad?

[BleedingHeartPatriot]

4. LMAO...hey, where's Karl? Isn't he supposed to be making sure everyone

toes the party line?

I wonder where he could be? MKJ

[Laura PourMeADrink]

6. He's at Barnes and Noble - looking for books to take to prison.

I think Snow is a wee bit more independent than lap dog Scotty. Sure he'll be roped in soon. He probably got a lot of praise for crying like he did, that gave him a false impression that he had some autonomy...