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[captain1976 0]

All non-European immigrants to the United Kingdom must pass a basic English language test before being granted a visa under new rules announced by the government Wednesday.

http://www.cnn.com/2010/WORLD/europe/06/09/uk.english.mandatory/index.html?hpt=Sbin

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[billvon 3,120]

>All non-European immigrants to the United Kingdom must pass a basic
>English language test before being granted a visa under new rules
>announced by the government Wednesday.

OK. So the equivalent would be that all non-American immigrants to the US would have to pass a basic English language test before being granted a visa. (Note that would mean that Mexicans, Puerto Ricans and Argentinians wouldn't have to speak the language, but that Germans and Israelis would be barred from the US unless they spoke English.)

[BIGUN 1,488]

Hold on while I get Al Sharpton on the phone.

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[BIGUN 1,488]

OK. He said to tell you he's a little busy organizing a protest in Arizona, but he'll look into it, pronto.

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

[turtlespeed 226]

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OK. He said to tell you he's a little busy organizing a protest in Arizona, but he'll look into it, pronto.

All I got was voice mail and a number for the ACLU.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
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[BIGUN 1,488]

He saw the caller ID and ignored it.

Nobody has time to listen; because they're desperately chasing the need of being heard.

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He saw the caller ID and ignored it.

And then he called Johnny "Cockeran"

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[futuredivot 0]

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OK. So the equivalent would be that all non-American immigrants to the US

That would be non NORTH American-Which kinda blows the rest of your post. Google maps will show you the continents if you need a refresher.

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[billvon 3,120]

>That would be non NORTH American

And if the original post had mentioned Northern Europe your post might make sense. But as it is, it did not; it mentioned all of Europe, where a great many languages are spoken. In the Americas many languages are spoken as well (although fewer than in Europe.)

But at least it will keep those damn Germans out.

>Google maps will show you the continents if you need a refresher.

Yes, it will. Google that continent South of us. See if it contains the word "America" in it.

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1. Asia
2. Africa
3. North America
4. South America
5. Europe
6. Australia
7. Antarctica
8.North Europe

Well damn-I stand corrected

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[captain1976 0]

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>All non-European immigrants to the United Kingdom must pass a basic
>English language test before being granted a visa under new rules
>announced by the government Wednesday.

OK. So the equivalent would be that all non-American immigrants to the US would have to pass a basic English language test before being granted a visa. (Note that would mean that Mexicans, Puerto Ricans and Argentinians wouldn't have to speak the language, but that Germans and Israelis would be barred from the US unless they spoke English.)

The visa being referred to is in regards to those who wish to reside there, like our permanent resident visa.

I think its a great idea as the article mentions how learning the language for those residents allows them to contribute to society, unlike the US where the Illegals take so much from it.

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[billvon 3,120]

>I think its a great idea as the article mentions how learning the language
>for those residents allows them to contribute to society, unlike the US
>where the Illegals take so much from it.

So you're saying that the illegals in the UK contribute to society? And in the US the residents don't? You're not comparing apples to apples here.

If you're talking about how great the UK's visa requirements are, then you are talking about legal immigrants. Do you have any problems with legal immigrants here in the US?

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>I think its a great idea as the article mentions how learning the language
>for those residents allows them to contribute to society, unlike the US
>where the Illegals take so much from it.

So you're saying that the illegals in the UK contribute to society? And in the US the residents don't? You're not comparing apples to apples here.

If you're talking about how great the UK's visa requirements are, then you are talking about legal immigrants. Do you have any problems with legal immigrants here in the US?

Oh come on - Twist his words if you want - you know the context. Don't be obtuse.

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
BTR #1 / OTB^5 Official #2 / Hellfish #408 / VSCR #108/Tortuga/Orfun

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Don't be obtuse.

Don't dis the man that found the missing continent,

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[captain1976 0]

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>I think its a great idea as the article mentions how learning the language
>for those residents allows them to contribute to society, unlike the US
>where the Illegals take so much from it.

So you're saying that the illegals in the UK contribute to society? And in the US the residents don't? You're not comparing apples to apples here.

If you're talking about how great the UK's visa requirements are, then you are talking about legal immigrants. Do you have any problems with legal immigrants here in the US?

"So I'm Saying"? Don't put words in my mouth. Not comparing apples here? Your way off course.

You live more in the few minutes of skydiving than many people live in their lifetime

[billvon 3,120]

>Oh come on - Twist his words if you want - you know the context.

Yes, I do.

But this story is about how LEGAL immigrants now have a new requirement on what they have to do before they can LEGALLY immigrate to the UK. If implemented here it would not help with illegal immigration - it would just keep a few more legal immigrants out.

So what would be the benefit of keeping legal immigrants out of the US? Do you think that changing the requirements for legal immigration will really do a thing to stop illegal immigration? Because it sure sounded like the previous poster was against the "Illegals."

[billvon 3,120]

>Not comparing apples here?

You're talking about legal immigrants in the UK vs. illegal immigrants in the US. They're not the same thing. (Unless you oppose both.)

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1. Asia
2. Africa
3. North America
4. South America
5. Europe
6. Australia
7. Antarctica
8.North Europe

Well damn-I stand corrected

You're not supposed to admit that. You're supposed to claim the website is biased and therefore all info on it invalid.

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[captain1976 0]

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>Not comparing apples here?

You're talking about legal immigrants in the UK vs. illegal immigrants in the US. They're not the same thing. (Unless you oppose both.)

I've seen your stuff before. Can't someone post a thread with a link without you tearing it apart on all ends in an attempt to discredit the poster somehow? Is that how a moderator should behave?

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[turtlespeed 226]

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Don't be obtuse.

Don't dis the man that found the missing continent,

Where did he find it?

I'm sure there has to be a map somewhere. You know - one that an accredited school would use.

lets google . . .

I'm not usually into the whole 3-way thing, but you got me a little excited with that. - Skymama
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>Not comparing apples here?

You're talking about legal immigrants in the UK vs. illegal immigrants in the US. They're not the same thing. (Unless you oppose both.)

I've seen your stuff before. Can't someone post a thread with a link without you tearing it apart on all ends in an attempt to discredit the poster somehow? Is that how a moderator should behave?

Yes, because he's right.

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>All non-European immigrants to the United Kingdom must pass a basic
>English language test before being granted a visa under new rules
>announced by the government Wednesday.

OK. So the equivalent would be that all non-American immigrants to the US would have to pass a basic English language test before being granted a visa. (Note that would mean that Mexicans, Puerto Ricans and Argentinians wouldn't have to speak the language, but that Germans and Israelis would be barred from the US unless they spoke English.)

From AP:

"Starting this fall, the spouse of a citizen who is coming from outside the European Union and wants to live in Britain will have to prove he or she has a basic command of English."

The EU is different from Europe, and its only for spouses of citizens.

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>Not comparing apples here?

You're talking about legal immigrants in the UK vs. illegal immigrants in the US. They're not the same thing. (Unless you oppose both.)

I've seen your stuff before. Can't someone post a thread with a link without you tearing it apart on all ends in an attempt to discredit the poster somehow? Is that how a moderator should behave?

Yes, because he's right.

and apparently they're both apples, even though they're different.

:)

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Rob

[billvon 3,120]

>Can't someone post a thread with a link without you tearing it apart on all
>ends in an attempt to discredit the poster somehow? Is that how a
>moderator should behave?

Dude, you just posted a link to a story about requirements for legal immigrants, then added a little rant about how bad illegal immigration was for the US. It would be like a newbie posting something about how too many skydivers die from landing accidents, and therefore there should be a law requiring AAD's.

If someone did that, would you just agree with them so you wouldn't be accused of "tearing it apart on all ends?"

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1. Asia
2. Africa
3. North America
4. South America
5. Europe
6. Australia
7. Antarctica
8.North Europe

Well damn-I stand corrected

Not entirely. What's about that No. 8?? It means what?

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