November 6, 2005
Say What?
Many of my Brazilian friends have reminded me today that the U.S. president (for whom I voted, and would do so again) is here in Brazil on a diplomatic visit. I had not intended to blog about this, but when I got home from church just now, I found this article waiting for me on my computer. The article also contained the following picture:
Now, whatever your political leanings, one would hope that protesters would take the time to make sure their signs were correctly translated. In this case, it is obvious that the Brazilian protester here wanted to say volte para o inferno--"go back to hell". However, the word volte can be translated "go back" or "come back", depending on the context. So, instead of telling Bush to leave and making a commentary on life in the US, he invited the president to return, and expressed an opinion about his own country (one which I do NOT share).
Moral of the story: If you are going to protest and want your sign to be read and understood by foreigners, HIRE A GOOD TRANSLATOR!!!
Posted by Andrew at November 6, 2005 7:53 PM
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Posted by: ada symonds at November 7, 2005 8:29 AM
lol.. very funny
Posted by: shannarie at November 7, 2005 9:53 AM
Just attended a ESF Work Shop two sessions led by Dr. Gary Meadors. The sessions focused on his book, "Decision Making God's Way." Profitable and provoking.
He graduated (ThB.) from Piedmont two years after I did. He is professor of Greek and New Testament at Grand Rapids Baptist Seminary.
We have a missions' committee meeting this evening...making plans for the coming year's missions activities and speakers.
Will continue to pray regarding the "red tape" and purchase of a vehicle as well as speaking opportunities.
PB
Posted by: Pastor Brown at November 7, 2005 4:52 PM
I love the caption that BBC put on the picture - "Protesters made their anti-US feelings clear". Do you think the writer wrote tongue in cheek?
Posted by: Jim at November 7, 2005 10:09 PM
Hi, Andrew ,Tassie and Mike...It was so good to hear of your safe arrival...etc., etc..and yes, we do pray for you daily, and bring up your names and work at prayer mtg. on thursday nites...Had a visit with our daughter, Kathy Miller, the kindergarten teacher at Cortland Bible Baptist school and she has had a long visit with Andy's mom...it was good for your mom to talk about you and the trip to Fla and back. Kathy has 23 kindergartners...and is rather tired at end of day..now dear ones, you have a good day..love and prayers...the Symondses from Cornerstone, Hamilton