Americans of Italian origin, like myself, can be less than thrilled at Godfather analogies. Pelosi has hard-nosed political skills that other Dem leaders lack. She knows how to count votes without deluding herself. And she takes on hard decisions where people will get hurt. I admire her, but you can have those skills without being a mafioso, or mafiosa.
Among us Italians {my mother-half is Italian, from the Alps AND Abruzzo}, not all are associated with Mafiosi.
But a lot of us are. Or were, at least there were a goodly number at one time.
I don’t take it as a slur. They’re real. They were around a lot at one time. Not so much any more {at least not limited to paisans}. Actually, the descriptions may be apt. Maybe other mob types — Yakuza, Russian, and so on …— were different. Less, mmmmm, nuanced. The mafia had the rules and their way of getting what they wanted.
But hey, I’m not saying Italians should be vilified because a mob was headed by our countrymen. Lots of countries have mobs. Just that the Mafia has been one of the more famous ones.That’s just real.
I think Nancy Pelosi will go down in history as one of the most consequential Speakers in the country's history. It's no easy matter wrangling Democrats to unite. We truly are a big tent when it comes to the range of beliefs and policy preferences. Her mastery of her caucus was exceptional.
And of course as a woman who grew up and through times when we garnered a lot less respect for our intelligence and talent, I will always give recognition to women who broke through those barriers.
Americans of Italian origin, like myself, can be less than thrilled at Godfather analogies. Pelosi has hard-nosed political skills that other Dem leaders lack. She knows how to count votes without deluding herself. And she takes on hard decisions where people will get hurt. I admire her, but you can have those skills without being a mafioso, or mafiosa.
Well, yeah, you can.
Among us Italians {my mother-half is Italian, from the Alps AND Abruzzo}, not all are associated with Mafiosi.
But a lot of us are. Or were, at least there were a goodly number at one time.
I don’t take it as a slur. They’re real. They were around a lot at one time. Not so much any more {at least not limited to paisans}. Actually, the descriptions may be apt. Maybe other mob types — Yakuza, Russian, and so on …— were different. Less, mmmmm, nuanced. The mafia had the rules and their way of getting what they wanted.
But hey, I’m not saying Italians should be vilified because a mob was headed by our countrymen. Lots of countries have mobs. Just that the Mafia has been one of the more famous ones.That’s just real.
Nancy is not even vaguely like the Mafia.
Don’t ask me how I know.
I think Nancy Pelosi will go down in history as one of the most consequential Speakers in the country's history. It's no easy matter wrangling Democrats to unite. We truly are a big tent when it comes to the range of beliefs and policy preferences. Her mastery of her caucus was exceptional.
And of course as a woman who grew up and through times when we garnered a lot less respect for our intelligence and talent, I will always give recognition to women who broke through those barriers.
Good op-ed in today's NY Times. Free link: https://www.nytimes.com/2024/07/24/opinion/nancy-pelosi-joe-biden.html?unlocked_article_code=1.9k0.lmMU.1PLyMPEPxg7C&smid=url-share
Jet lag is a killer at any age.
I do appreciate her skills..But live by the sword, die by the sword. It will catch up with her, hello karma.
Political careers often end like this.
Mr. Reagan
Pelosi Crime Family
https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=vTiaNajmWzc&t=942s
Jan 6, 2021
I think you give her too much credit.
But it’s done now, isn’t it? Whoever done it … it’s done.
Now, gear up, gird those ol’ loins, and get ready to work. …