How well can a non-German speaking American get by in Germany?
Q. I know practically no German, but love the history and want to experience the culture and its people firsthand.
Asked by Brad - Mon Aug 7 07:41:35 2006 - - 9 Answers - 0 Comments

A. I am from Germany and have to agree with the opinions above - you shouldn't have too many problems finding people who have at least a basic understanding of English and in "touristy" towns you will most likely find English city tours so you will be able to get your share of history. Socialising might be more challenging since people oftentimes feel insecure about their knowledge of the language, but in university towns you should find people willing to speak English to you in a pub and if not, find an Irish pub - you should be able to find native English speakers there, if you wanna compare your experience. Just keep in mind that in German schools most of the teachers stick religiously to British (more specific: Oxford) English, so if you… [cont.]
Answered by susisspam - Mon Aug 7 13:11:28 2006

The truth, or falsehood of this statement about American History...?
Q. This was a statement by Pres. Candidate Mitt Romney. He essentially said:" out of all the nations in the world, there has been only one nation that has never taken land from another nation after a war. that nation is america. we did not take land from the germans, the japenese, we are the only nation to lose many lives and never take land. this makes america unique in the world" - mitt romney So basically you get the gist of what he was saying. This statement naturally caused me to think - as I have the questioning nature of an ameture history buff. Of course you first think about the American Indians, but thats maybe different for the obvious reasons. However, I then think about the state of Texas,and or California. Were these… [cont.]
Asked by Dustin H - Tue Sep 4 07:19:51 2007 - - 12 Answers - 0 Comments

A. The opening statement was bogus Ask any American Indian Oh yeah I am one
Answered by suzypjs2000 - Tue Sep 4 07:28:11 2007

History: Prohibition help?
Q. How far do these two accounts agree about prohibition? source a historians disagree about what was mainly responsible for the introduction of Prohibition. By 1917, twenty-three states had already introduced a ban on alcohol. Among possible explanations we must include the bad influence of saloons, the wartime concern for preserving grain for food, feelings against the German-Americans who were important in brewing and distilling, and the influence of the Anti-Saloon League at a time when large numbers of men were absent in the armed forces. Most important of all was the moral fervour inspired by the War to Make the World Safe for Democracy . But whatever the causes of Prohibition, there can be little disagreement about its… [cont.]
Asked by ErinDaresYou! - Tue Jun 23 09:34:46 2009 - - 4 Answers - 0 Comments

A. can't answer your question...but it's important that you learn this early on in life... Alcohol = good No alcohol = strife, misery, a tyrranical government, and a loss of freedom. uhmmm...beer...arrrggagag hhhlllhghhhl Alcohol = the cause of, and solution to, all of life's problems ~ homer simpson.
Answered by BO#44 - Tue Jun 23 09:42:14 2009