Israeli born Gene Simmons, the KISS rocker with the long tongue and a blistering attitude, never hides behind anything. He says it like it is. When it comes to immigration, like with everything else, he refuses to mince words.
"I'm actually saying the thing that needs to be said because the politically correct climate is bullsh*t," Simmons said. "You don't want to upset anybody by saying, 'Learn to speak goddamn English.' So, as an immigrant, I'm telling you: Learn to speak goddamn English. It is the key that will unlock the keys to the kingdom. If you make the effort, then all the possibilities of this culture will open up for you and give you all the rewards that I've gotten."
“In America I’ve learned you have an inferred fiduciary duty to learn how to speak English,” he said. “Get rid of your accent. I did. Be a legal immigrant. I’m a legal immigrant. Come to the country, just buckle your knees a little bit, make the effort to learn the culture, assimilate to the point that you can, you are all proud of who you are and where you come from... great, whatever you are proud of, just tip your hat to America. which is the melting pot that makes it all possible."
"The more you learn to speak English and the more you learn about American history the more of an advantage you will have in this culture. There is no other way," Simmons said.
"Too bad if they take offense," Simmons said. "So as somebody who wasn't born here, I can damn well say that and feel righteous about it. Because nobody tells immigrants who come to America, 'do yourself a favor, stop watching predominantly your native culture's television... [and learn] to speak English."
"How about this: If Siri can't understand you, you're in trouble," Simmons said. "You can't argue with Siri."
-- Political Pistachio Conservative News and Commentary
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