Let me jump in here to try to resolve this, as I might be able to speak to Joe on multiple levels.
I think I know what is irking Joe,as I come from the same areas that he does. It is a fact that there is a bad element of Chinese in some parts of Southern Brooklyn. Want an example? The guy who lives next to my father illegally converted a 2 family house to a 5 family, which turned out to be a literal fire-trap. He used all illegal labor, and some of these apartments housed illegal immigrants who were being held as virtual slaves. It caught on fire, and that fire burned out my parent’s home. My folks, 85 years old and with my never-did-well brother still living with them, were forced out on the street. Of course, the owner who did this escaped any liability, and is now onto other “ventures”.
Having said that,I want to now talk to Joe, who I believe is Italian-American like me, and from southern Brooklyn.
Joe;
This element of Chinese you are talking about is a very small minority. I know that it can seem large if one is talking about Ave U – I know that scene too. However, please remember that we Italians were long smeared in the same way (and it still happens on certain days on this very site). I grew up in Bensonhurst/Gravesend, and LONG bristled at the yuppie idiots who would casually assume that anyone from that environment was some type of gangster or racist. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. Don’t make the same mistake here.
I work in engineering, and I can tell you that if it were not for Asians, the US’s engineering know-how would long be decimated. You seem like a good guy – don’t let the scene on Ave U spoil your view of an entire group of people.
“but I won’t call you names or say I’m gonna break into your house.”
I think you already said enough. In fact what you did say was far worse than that. “Fucking Asians?” that isn’t name calling? Accusing them all of being criminals? Just exactly what it is you think you didn’t say?
Actually ditto- we should hit him over he head with that melting pot.
KKK?
What the fuck are you talking about?! I didn’t say that being Asian that makes one a criminal. That would be racist. To say a lot of Asians are shady criminals who prey on hard working people of the same group is truth.
…oh…thanks for asking, I’m going to be having a leftover roast pork loin sandwich with a small side of leftover mashed sweet potatoes, broccoli and gravy.
Onto better headlines, the KNICKS are STILL undefeated. maybe today is last time I can say that
THL, that sounds good…sans gravy though.
Joe can I offer you some humble pie accompanied by a large dose of reality?
I’ll see you all after I get my grub on.
Folks;
Let me jump in here to try to resolve this, as I might be able to speak to Joe on multiple levels.
I think I know what is irking Joe,as I come from the same areas that he does. It is a fact that there is a bad element of Chinese in some parts of Southern Brooklyn. Want an example? The guy who lives next to my father illegally converted a 2 family house to a 5 family, which turned out to be a literal fire-trap. He used all illegal labor, and some of these apartments housed illegal immigrants who were being held as virtual slaves. It caught on fire, and that fire burned out my parent’s home. My folks, 85 years old and with my never-did-well brother still living with them, were forced out on the street. Of course, the owner who did this escaped any liability, and is now onto other “ventures”.
Having said that,I want to now talk to Joe, who I believe is Italian-American like me, and from southern Brooklyn.
Joe;
This element of Chinese you are talking about is a very small minority. I know that it can seem large if one is talking about Ave U – I know that scene too. However, please remember that we Italians were long smeared in the same way (and it still happens on certain days on this very site). I grew up in Bensonhurst/Gravesend, and LONG bristled at the yuppie idiots who would casually assume that anyone from that environment was some type of gangster or racist. I’m sure you know what I’m talking about. Don’t make the same mistake here.
I work in engineering, and I can tell you that if it were not for Asians, the US’s engineering know-how would long be decimated. You seem like a good guy – don’t let the scene on Ave U spoil your view of an entire group of people.
“but I won’t call you names or say I’m gonna break into your house.”
I think you already said enough. In fact what you did say was far worse than that. “Fucking Asians?” that isn’t name calling? Accusing them all of being criminals? Just exactly what it is you think you didn’t say?
MM and Bxgirl i LOVE your ideas for my new bedding arrangement!
*rob*
“So, what’s everyone having for lunch?”
Chinese Food
Actually ditto- we should hit him over he head with that melting pot.
KKK?
What the fuck are you talking about?! I didn’t say that being Asian that makes one a criminal. That would be racist. To say a lot of Asians are shady criminals who prey on hard working people of the same group is truth.
…oh…thanks for asking, I’m going to be having a leftover roast pork loin sandwich with a small side of leftover mashed sweet potatoes, broccoli and gravy.