It just bugs me

[caseysmom]

I am Canadian so wouldn't think of entering into any kind of discussion about the upcoming election in the United States it is not my place however there is one thing that really bugs me and it isn't restricted to the election.
The country of Iraq is pronounced Iraq as in Illinois or Indiana. Not "I"raq as in Iowa. People from Iraq I assume know how to pronounce the name of their own country and yet the media and recently a Vice Presidential candidate continue to mispronounce it. Somehow it seems insulting to me.
Sorry if I shouldn't have brought it up and I'll understand if you decide not to post the thread.

This is done with Iran also...not sure why.

[Puckstop31]

And Qatar... ('ka-tar' vs. 'cutter') And my home town of Lancaster. LOL We say it (lanc-ker-ster), non 'natives' say it (Lan-caster).

At the end of the day, does it really matter? What is more important, style or substance?

[sparks19]

And Qatar... ('ka-tar' vs. 'cutter') And my home town of Lancaster. LOL We say it (lanc-ker-ster), non 'natives' say it (Lan-caster).

At the end of the day, does it really matter? What is more important, style or substance?

HEY... I learned to say it correctly. GET OFF MY BACK



lol

[Puckstop31]

This is done with Iran also...not sure why.

Heck, this Iranian dude I used to know called his home country, "Persia". Sad the Iran of today cannot be the Persia of old. OK, maybe just the science and technology part and not the warring empire part. LOL

A study of ancient Persia is so very relevant today... A mighty 'empire', great in science, art and technology... But greedy and mad with power... Proof that truly FREE people can conquer an enslaving power, every time. If only the will to do so exists, rather than live in the "safety and security" of slavery.