Bit idea: Americans make aliyah to Britain (England, Scotland, Wales, Isle of Man only) (hexbear.net)

submitted 5 months ago* (last edited 5 months ago) by Lemmygradwontallowme@hexbear.net to c/chapotraphouse@hexbear.net

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I mean, come on, man.... (No Norn Iron, let alone republic of Ireland, 'Irish'-Americans are too annoying)

T'was not until the early 19th century when yer dialects and identity were separated...

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[-] Huldra@hexbear.net 7 points 5 months ago

I have no idea if theres any significant Cornish immigration history to the US but the concept of Cornish Americans in particular tickles me, and also the language is critically endangered so it would be good to boost it in whatever ways possible.

[-] Lemmygradwontallowme@hexbear.net 5 points 5 months ago

Cornish language-speakers? Their existence is based on the contrast against the imperial British one...

Uncritical support for their national liberation!

[-] Saeculum@hexbear.net 3 points 5 months ago

Uncritical support for their national liberation!

The Cornish languages speakers can take turns having each government job, though some of them will need to double up since there aren't enough to fill every office otherwise.