Anyone know if this guy's name is for real? A relative? _Mid-Week Meanderings_ (http://rankandfilemonmouthrepublican.blogspot.com/2008/07/mid-week-meanderings.html) By Barry Goldwater(Barry Goldwater) Tommy DeSeno, a proud Italian-American, will apparently address the Belmar Borough Council tonight on behalf of Italian-American groups. I can only assume that these are the same groups that protested the HBO series “The Sopranos” as ...
_Voice of Reason_ (http://rankandfilemonmouthrepublican.blogspot.com/) What would the father of the modern conservative movement think of Monmouth County and New Jersey Today? Wednesday, July 23, 2008 _Mid-Week Meanderings_ (http://rankandfilemonmouthrepublican.blogspot.com/2008/07/mid-week-meanderings.html) I will admit that I have been too captivated by the postings on other blogs to actually sit down and write anything of any substance this week. But, I do feel obligated to weigh in or point out some pretty fun and interesting stuff. First, Mayor Pringle continues to inspire outrage and indignation among those of Italian-American descent. The letters to the Editor of the APP and “Op-Ed ” pieces from distinguished members of the Italian-American community decry the use of the pejorative term “Guido”. Tommy DeSeno, a proud Italian-American, will apparently address the Belmar Borough Council tonight on behalf of Italian-American groups. I can only assume that these are the same groups that protested the HBO series “The Sopranos” as being stereotypical and racist. (Never mind that the reality show “ Growing Up Gotti” was every bit as stereotypical, but received little attention, as it wasn’t a hit). Here’s what I think: 1) Pringle was clearly not exercising good judgment. 2) Let’s get over it. I note that while “Guido” is apparently a derogatory term, in today’s Asbury Park Press was an advertisement for “Guido’s Pizza” of Eatontown. A simple google search of “Guido’s Pizza” turns up 158,000 hits. (Is it offensive to call someone “Guido” if that is their given name?) As bad a term as “guido” is, you don’t see many “Nigger’s Fried Chicken”* joints out there. Tommy, please copy me on those “cease and desist” letters to those 158,000 pizza joints. ------------------------------------- The same blogger discusses discussions about the "N word" today _http://rankandfilemonmouthrepublican.blogspot.com/_ (http://rankandfilemonmouthrepublican.blogspot.com/) **************Get fantasy football with free live scoring. Sign up for FanHouse Fantasy Football today. (http://www.fanhouse.com/fantasyaffair?ncid=aolspr00050000000020)
