Interview Rivoli Revue- The Conscience of Kansas

[RiversharkI]

What is even worse and more dangerous, is the Spanish-speaking workers in the medical field who don't speak clear English and miscommunication and mistakes cost people their lives.

[RiversharkI]

Great video. Great discussion.

[ibbetsonusa]

@RiversharkI Thank you.

[GrumpyShow]

I think Ron and Kay lied about the response to Press 1 for English, though. If you look at the comments for that song, it's in constant debate. It's a difficult subject with no real answer and I think their song was a bit bull-headed.

What bothers me is that other countries are trying harder than we are with linguisticss, and we're telling them to try harder with messages like this.

[ibbetsonusa]

@GrumpyShow

Its really not a difficlut subject. All countries have a national language and expect people learn the nation's language if you live there. With respect Grumpy, tell which country spends more money to accoodate other languages than America. Put have english as a national language in America on the ballot in the US anytime and it wins hands down. Speak any language you want but learn english to do business and communicate within mainstream society in America, pretty simple.

[GrumpyShow]

@ibbetsonusa I see what you're saying, and I agree that English is the business language for not only America, but the world at the moment - and I think we've let that get to our heads so we can say we don't need to learn other languages, but demand it from others at the same time.

Spending money on something isn't the same as putting effort into it. That's like giving a dog 20 bucks to buy dog food. Look at Europe. Heck, even Japan requires six years of English up to high school.

[underlinedbluetext]

fuck kansas. blow that shit hole up.

[ibbetsonusa]

@underlinedbluetext

It must be sad to be such a hater. Your blocked.

[macindrew]

Paul Ibbetson is the biggest MORON in Kansas!

He HATES America and everything it stands for.

[ibbetsonusa]

@macindrew

I think we blocked you but just in case. Blocked!

[sandynyc1]

There needs to be a discrimination lawsuit based on ethnicity/race because of this nonsense.

[ftf1987]

You need to speak spanish for government jobs because although latino/hispanic minorities make up 15% of the U.S. population they account for roughly 40% of both the prison system inmates and welfare recipients.

[MakAarons]

Try getting a job for thegovernment in Miami. If you don't speak Spanish, forget it , its now mandatory...yep, you're now at a disadvantage because you don't speak a FOREIGN langauge...wow.

[melijc86]

I agree..I particularly don't have a big issue with having to speak are language. But I 100% agree about certian jobs you HAVE to be BILINGUAL english and spanish..Witch I HATE!

[jaulloa21]

press 1 for native language

[texan69101]

I think I am going to puke

[ibbetsonusa]

why?

[oregonconservative]

How wonderful to see the Rivolis have become so well known for their good songs. Some media tried to stop them. A reporter, several years ago, falsely reported that their performance, before a police org., had resulted in complaints from audience members. It was an utterly false report. Historically this song has been extremely well received everywhere. The Rivolis were stunned by the false report and couldn't believe they had been put on the defensive for something so well liked..

[RottenJD]

An RV.......Whoa sure didn't see that comin.....

[loopieyak]

RottenJD- have you priced an RV lately? They cost more than your house probably cost. You only wish you could travel around the country in a luxury RV. How do you think musicians tour the country and travel around? Or Nascar drivers. Or even John Madden. Or millions of others? What a goofy remark.

[RottenJD]

HA HA HA- While you have valid points about the cost of an RV and the fun behind traveling and yeees many use them as a means of getting around... True...BUT i just can't shake this vision of a big ol' rollin turd smokin down the highway with rusted metal all over it. Oh and don't forget the naked lady mudflaps topped off with rebel flags everywhere. P.S- This rollin turd is probably their permenant residence as well, not just FER TRAVELIN :)

[feelingroovydude]

RottenJD-Wow you must be smokin' turds to jump to that conclusion. You should step away from the drugs and pull your rotten mind out of the gutter you live in. Geez, you're just nasty, mean and vile. No wonder your user name is Rotten. It sure fits.

[RottenJD]

AWW GEEZ thank you Mr. groovydude. One quick thing my AMERICAN friend- its just an opinion...thats typed in eeengleesh to boot:):)

[funfest24]

bbeesmom in canada

I am a canadian and french has been imposed upon us also and has been inforced as part of grade school language, even in pre-school ..I wished you could write a song for us like that ...or could you fit canada into that song..I love that song and you two make a great team together..keep it comming...

[Yizlanu]

thank you for the wonderful interview --- and a new fan of yours too !

[raykmond]

Press one for English... my ring tone on my phone... gathers some interest at times. LOL ... Glad to have you as a friend ibbetsonusa.

[loopieyak]

raykmond-hey, how'd you get that as a ring tone. I'd like it too.

[pearlofaguitar]

Great video, we are neighbors...Well in Kansas anyway LOL

[loopieyak]

Thanks for a great interview allowing us to hear the Ron and Kay speak about their song. You have a new fan.

[myangels7]

WoW...I love this song and everything it stands for...Thanks for sharing the interview with the couple who produced it. It means a lot to us Americans.

5 stars and faved...and the song too!!!