tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post7769388082909961856..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: Eye on Miami's Saturday Editorial Page. By GeniusofdespairGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger24125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-88920036065620798272015-02-16T20:26:59.947-05:002015-02-16T20:26:59.947-05:00"A decent caring respectful city" - you ..."A decent caring respectful city" - you have to be joking.<br /><br />Miami was Dixie. It was a racist, segregationist southern backwater.<br /><br />I'm Anglo, don't speak Spanish, and was born here before the mass migration from Cuba. But I'm certainly not deluded into thinking this place was Mayberry.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-16371499531702557362015-02-16T17:39:09.831-05:002015-02-16T17:39:09.831-05:00I understand getting jobs. What I don't unders...I understand getting jobs. What I don't understand is why speaking Spanish or any other non-English language is a job skill that over-rides one's other talents. If I was manager of a Sedanos where my only clientele is hispanic a second language is good, but it I am manager of a movie theater English works just fine. <br /><br />I resent seeing job ads that say "no English necessary&Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-35490188500987935232015-02-16T09:06:27.155-05:002015-02-16T09:06:27.155-05:00Well last Commenter, good luck getting a job with ...Well last Commenter, good luck getting a job with that attitude.<br /><br />The blog was about getting a job.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-26596524414545901182015-02-16T01:31:14.372-05:002015-02-16T01:31:14.372-05:00No one has mentioned, "Will the last American...No one has mentioned, "Will the last American bring the American Flag northward when they leave" In America <br />we speak English, Those who come here <br />seeking freedom need to learn the language. Comm Soto says the Cubans made Miami what it is---not so---Miami was what it was----a decent respectful caring city with English the main language. Granmas & Granpas refuse to learnAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-536975204430775292015-02-15T16:01:05.329-05:002015-02-15T16:01:05.329-05:00There was once a time in US history when immigrant...There was once a time in US history when immigrants wanted to speak English. They wanted to be American. They wanted American dollars. (Although, we have no official language.) I've traveled to many of our multi-cultural metropolitan cities and never had a problem communicating in many of the various areas.<br /><br />My Spanish es no so bueno but I can understand enough. When I was Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-47514342794275559892015-02-15T09:08:39.135-05:002015-02-15T09:08:39.135-05:00Maybe people wouldn't hold low-wage jobs for l...Maybe people wouldn't hold low-wage jobs for long if they knew Spanish and Spanish people knew English. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-32108392180847829102015-02-15T07:29:31.062-05:002015-02-15T07:29:31.062-05:00I fully agree that our children need to learn Span...I fully agree that our children need to learn Spanish to live in Miami. I have a hard time with Spanish, but when I have to communicate with someone that has no English, we usually somehow muddle through with humor. Its the Spanish speakers that treat me like scum because I don't know Spanish that I get upset with. When my daughter was 7 she had to tell a woman that she didn't understand Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-63411170175459413792015-02-14T23:41:53.559-05:002015-02-14T23:41:53.559-05:00Don't call me darling, that is why you were de...Don't call me darling, that is why you were deleted. I didn't say South Americans don't speak English. I said they choose not to. I said we should learn Spanish to cater to you...so what are you talking about? Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-84567151191497182982015-02-14T23:07:10.584-05:002015-02-14T23:07:10.584-05:00The multi-level parking lot at Art Wynwood was cha...The multi-level parking lot at Art Wynwood was charging $22 on Opening Night. Early birds can find on-street parking for $3 to $4. Where will Art Wynwood and Art Miami go when Marc Sarnoff's massive Walmart starts construction in six months?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-51693818682088314222015-02-14T22:08:43.211-05:002015-02-14T22:08:43.211-05:00I was born here, raised here and did not learn Spa...I was born here, raised here and did not learn Spanish here. Of course, I am in my sixties. But, I did learn Spanish on my summer visits to Central America. My Spanish isn't pretty ...I hate grammar. However, I did not expect the stores, restaurants etc. to use English, even-though many people could. I was in their country and their county spoke Spanish. I learned the language out of respect Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-12883508618255658232015-02-14T18:04:48.778-05:002015-02-14T18:04:48.778-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-75747766693106028622015-02-14T16:27:41.091-05:002015-02-14T16:27:41.091-05:00I wish someone would post a pic of the $80 parking...I wish someone would post a pic of the $80 parking lots. This I have to see to believe. Not that I don't believe it.Skip Van Celhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04886122896015777418noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-48351912002725511742015-02-14T15:18:22.776-05:002015-02-14T15:18:22.776-05:00Darling Raquel favors improving Spanish education ...Darling Raquel favors improving Spanish education in the schools, but what has she done during her tenure on the school board? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-24094904695244264582015-02-14T14:49:41.639-05:002015-02-14T14:49:41.639-05:00Miami Beach is know to be a grift location for big...Miami Beach is know to be a grift location for big events. What's the Valentine's specials on Lincoln Road? Ten dollar meal for seventy bucks. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-20753727522042794502015-02-14T11:20:25.398-05:002015-02-14T11:20:25.398-05:00Commissioner Souto - People First? Behind cows.
...Commissioner Souto - People First? Behind cows. <br /><br />What is Miami-Dade's #1 priority to ask for finanacial assistance from the State of Florida?<br /><br />RESOLUTION URGING THE FLORIDA COMMISSIONER OF AGRICULTURE & CONSUMER SERVICES, THE SENATE AND HOUSE AGRICULTURE COMMITTEES AND THE MIAMI-DADE STATE LEGISLATIVE DELEGATION TO WORK WITH MIAMI-DADE COUNTY TO CREATE REST STOPS FORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-6875358193933369892015-02-14T11:17:16.204-05:002015-02-14T11:17:16.204-05:00Yes, he offered the "best service" to th...Yes, he offered the "best service" to this constituent: <br /><br />http://www.miamiherald.com/2012/11/15/3099688/miami-dade-county-reinstates-aide.html<br /><br />Miami-Dade County reinstates aide fired by Commissioner Javier Souto over police reportAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-70799151298221159012015-02-14T11:11:26.611-05:002015-02-14T11:11:26.611-05:00Commissioner Souto has the best constituent servic...Commissioner Souto has the best constituent service in the County Commission. He and his staff are incredibly dedicated and responsive to the residents of District 10. That is why he keeps getting re-elected.Grillonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-14651580763528173892015-02-14T10:21:58.096-05:002015-02-14T10:21:58.096-05:00Miami is a top tourist destination but many leave ...Miami is a top tourist destination but many leave with the feeling that they were ripped off - taxis, parking, hotel room fees. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-62168096486396398172015-02-14T10:19:10.760-05:002015-02-14T10:19:10.760-05:00Commissioner Souto says one thing, votes the other...Commissioner Souto says one thing, votes the other way. Eyes roll. He's blissfully unaware while dozing on the dais. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-58784033524479529392015-02-14T09:58:42.356-05:002015-02-14T09:58:42.356-05:00Javier Souto's message is perfect. Yes, that i...Javier Souto's message is perfect. Yes, that is how we his constituents see him Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-10750667646502487522015-02-14T09:09:26.758-05:002015-02-14T09:09:26.758-05:00Only when you travel to places like Europe, the Mi...Only when you travel to places like Europe, the Middle East or Asia do you realize the importance of second, third and even fourth languages. Learning a new language gives you a richness in culture and a way to immerse yourself in the daily lives of citizens from abroad. Learning additional languages is not a betrayal of your own language or culture but a way of opening up for adventure around Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-66230968010182777332015-02-14T08:41:49.756-05:002015-02-14T08:41:49.756-05:00I used Barbara Jordan as an example because I neve...I used Barbara Jordan as an example because I never heard a word about language barriers from other commissioners. If you want to work in retail Spanish is necessary. Working in a hospital, county jobs etc. you really do need Spanish. Why kid ourselves. The condo canyons are full of South Americans. We need to be proactive not proud and stubborn. Teach the youngsters a second language early. Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-49617843395666107292015-02-14T08:33:59.896-05:002015-02-14T08:33:59.896-05:00A letter to the editor from the editor?A letter to the editor from the editor?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-78742066777415322962015-02-14T07:24:46.464-05:002015-02-14T07:24:46.464-05:00Since when do you need to speak Spanish to sell pe...Since when do you need to speak Spanish to sell peanuts and hot dogs at Marlins Stadium? Give me a break, this is just political posturing. Have Commissioner Barbara Jordan talk to us about that meeting she had in 2012 with Mayor Carlos Gimenez where she insisted in Gimenez selecting an African American as police director at MDPD in exchange for her support with votes from the African American Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com