Morphine Prince 109,667 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 After a succession of administrations that embraced Spanish-language content, President Donald Trump's White House is all but ignoring Spanish speakers even though he has a robust online presence in English. His administration has yet to offer a Spanish White House website. It has eliminated the position of director of Hispanic media outreach. And its Spanish-language Twitter account is heavy with English text and features sloppy translations. White House press secretary Sean Spicer said in January that the administration had its "IT folks working overtime" to roll out a new Spanish language site after WhiteHouse.gov/espanol went dark in the hours after Trump took office. "Trust me, it's going to take a little bit more time, but we're working piece by piece to get that done," Spicer said at the time. More than five months later, the site still urges readers to "STAY TUNED." The White House's Spanish twitter account, @LaCasaBlanca, is also far less active in the Trump era. Source: https://www.yahoo.com/news/trumps-white-house-ignoring-spanish-speakers-123902251.html Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gagagoogoose 30,952 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Did anyone actually expect such things from the current administration? Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
What About Us 1,499 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I'm not surprised in the slightest. It's exactly what I would expect from this administration. Promise I'll always be there. Promise I'll be the cure. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
PartySick 172,545 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Well das cuz in 'murica, we speak 'murican Spoiler Whimsical bitch Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabeoz 7,915 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Spanish? English? We speak Amerikkkan ma'am. But does it seriously surprise anyone? They took out articles on climate change, LGBT and women's issues. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,888 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Trump's new cabinet member. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
ItsTommyBitch 12,640 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, FATCAT said: Trump's new cabinet member. Well, shes just as competent and qualified OT: Wish I could remember all the people at the beginning of his term who were like "This doesn't mean anything, stop trying to make a big deal out of everything you SJW cucks" The same way they did about his anti-lgbtness 私自身もこの世の中も誰もかれもが, どんなに華やかな人生でも, どんなに悲惨な人生でも, いつかは変貌し, 破壊され、消滅してしまう. すべてがもともとこの世に存在しない一瞬の幻想なのだから Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 I don't see why they would have a Spanish-language version when English is the de-facto national language, 31 states have adopted it as their official language, and according to the Census Bureau, 96% of people living in America aged 5 or over speak English 'well' or 'very well' "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabeoz 7,915 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 3 minutes ago, ItsTommyBitch said: Well, shes just as competent and qualified OT: Wish I could remember all the people at the beginning of his term who were like "This doesn't mean anything, stop trying to make a big deal out of everything you SJW cucks" The same way they did about his anti-lgbtness Pretty sure she's more qualified than most of Trump's administration.(Please send America help. We'll trade out Trump for Justin Trudeau, Macron, maybe even Theresa May) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,888 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, Goosey said: I don't see why they would have a Spanish-language version when English is the de-facto national language, 31 states have adopted it as their official language, and according to the Census Bureau, 96% of people living in America aged 5 or over speak English 'well' or 'very well' We don't have a national language, and besides, it's not just a site for the American public, but for the entire world. There should be a few language choices. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Morphine Prince 109,667 Posted July 2, 2017 Author Share Posted July 2, 2017 1 minute ago, Goosey said: I don't see why they would have a Spanish-language version when English is the de-facto national language, 31 states have adopted it as their official language, and according to the Census Bureau, 96% of people living in America aged 5 or over speak English 'well' or 'very well' Well you wouldn't see because you don't live here. There is no national language here. English is the unofficial official language, yes. However, government sites can provide a lot of info to people who might be foreigners and planning to visit the USA. There are many immigrants who haven't learned English yet who could benefit from this. Spanish is the second most spoken language in the US, so obviously it is convenient. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
gabeoz 7,915 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 11 minutes ago, FATCAT said: Trump's new cabinet member. She's already making progress. Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, FATCAT said: We don't have a national language "... English is the de-facto national language ..." 2 minutes ago, FATCAT said: We don't have a national language, and besides, it's not just a site for the American public, but for the entire world. There should be a few language choices. I'm Canadian and the Trump administration don't have their site in le français, either... but only Spanish is mentioned? ¿Qué pasa? "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
FATCAT 60,888 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 Just now, Goosey said: "... English is the de-facto national language ..." I'm Canadian and the Trump administration don't have their site in le français, either... but only Spanish is mentioned? ¿Qué pasa? Well logically they'd add support down a list of most spoken, so Spanish would be next. Then Chinese, then French, then German. It's not mentioned because it'd be quite hilarious if they added French first. This kitten over here (meow) Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
Goosey 3,017 Posted July 2, 2017 Share Posted July 2, 2017 2 minutes ago, FATCAT said: Well logically they'd add support down a list of most spoken, so Spanish would be next. Then Chinese, then French, then German. It's not mentioned because it'd be quite hilarious if they added French first. Perhaps your most famous physical symbol is made in France. "I am the world's greatest person that does not want to let people into the country."—US President Donald J. Trump Link to post Share on other sites More sharing options...
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