Update: National Italian American Foundation Demands "Scalito" Apology

Drudge Report ^ | Mon Oct 31 2005 15:56:42 ET | A. Kenneth Ciongoli

[Brian Mosely]

National Italian American Foundation (NIAF) Statement:

The NIAF is distressed by the attempts of some senators and the media (CNN, CBS) to marginalize Judge Samuel Alito's outstanding record, by frequent reference to his Italian heritage and by the use of the nickname, "Scalito."

Appropriately, no one mentioned that Justice Breyer was Jewish or suggested that he was lock-step ideologically with the other Jewish Supreme Court Justice, Ruth Bader Ginsburg, it would have been outrageous to do so. We still do not know Justice Robert's ethnicity.

We are justly proud of Justice Alito's Italian heritage and his sterling academic and judicial records as well as his impeccable integrity. However, he should be considered as an individual. In honor of the memory of the just departed Rosa Parks the Senate champions of civil rights should insist that Judge Alito be considered only on his extraordinary merits.

Sincerely,

A. Kenneth Ciongoli

Chairman of the National Italian American Foundation

[Borges]

To be fair isn't that nickname something that his colleagues call him? Pretty dumb either way.

[Red Badger]

It's best not to anger these people............./s

[Terpfen]

The PC landmines are already exploding.

[Bosco]

And for restitution, the MSM must send me a tray of lasagna, spaghetti and gnocchi from my favorite Italian restaurant, Moretti's.

[Gaetano]

As an Italian-American and NIAF member I must say that they are trying a bit too hard to be offended by all this. No big deal, I say.

[Thebaddog]

That's a pretty darn good push back for the first round of smears from the left. Keep it up and we'll have an interesting fall with a new SC justice seated to the right.

[Semper Paratus]

"fagettaboutit"

[Bigh4u2]

I think the point is, that the Dems are putting an 'ethnicity' label (Italian) to his nomination, when it shouldn't be anything else other than 'American'.

And even that would be implied.

[rellimpank]

--all I have ever needed to know about Breyer was that he was Algores' buddy---

[dead]

The professionally offended chime in.

[cynicom]

I thought they were all Americans.

[LibWhacker]

Demands "Scalito" Apology

Heck with that! It should just make 'em an offer they can't refuse.

[smith288]

I seriously doubt you want to disrespect my friend, Samuel Alito. I have many acquaintances who's middle name is "the" that have short fuses and a large supply of concrete...

Sincerely,

A. Kenneth Ciongoli

Chairman of the National Italian American Foundation

[conserv13]

This is silly. How is it an anti-Italian slur?

[ez]

Hey, A-Ken, who died and made you boss?

[Slings and Arrows]

Don't these mooks understand that being identified with Antonin Scalia is an honor? Buncha putzes...

[NRA2BFree]

I'm so happy to see them rebuke the RATS for their insulting remarks about Judge Alito. There are a LOT of Italians living in the US who won't take kindly to what the RATS are doing, especially now that they are insulting him for his Italian heritage.

[Airborne1986]

A. Kenneth Ciongoli
Chairman of the National Italian American Foundation

A surprise player from an unexpected quarter throwing an early block at the MSM and liberal pundits. Italian-American swift boat action? Do I see Rove's fingerprints on this? Finally, the giant awakes.

[calrighty]

First time I have agreed with them in 40 years. But a broken clock is right twice a day too.