True story... I was at work, and a friend of mine calls me. His son had gotten a DUI bust. Out of the blue, a rep. for Philomena had called up the Dad at home, and told him flat out that for $500.00, the DUI becomes a reckless op.
The Dad asked me what to do? I said go for it. See, the Dad and Son were from Leetonia, and did not know how things work (worked? nah... WORK) in Mahoning County. (Before I get flamed for "How did he get on Philomena's docket", the kid got a DUI leaving Boardman).
So, I will take PG's alleged "bad" behavior (we all know what that is, or was, depending on where you used to drink and how often and when in the afternoon you would see "certain" people) over the old timers version of law enforcement and prosecution any day.
Although, and this has always been in the back of my mind... Why is it that we have all of these prior cops, and ex-prosecutors, and other members of the court system, who all came up when Youngstown was the butt of National jokes, who were around when people were getting hauled off to jail, who were actual BUSINESS PARTNERS of people who as recently as last year got kicked out of office... Why is it that these folks never saw or suspected a thing? I say "suspected" because, now, I may be wrong here, please correct me if I am, if you are a member of the Bar, or are in law enforcement in any way, or on the Judiciary, aren't you required by one of those meaningless oaths that you took to actually report this type of behavior, or suspicion of behavior?
You know, that "Legal Ethics" course you slept through?
Hey, remember that guy who was the Mahoning County Republican Chief who, back in the 90's, was shot in his leg, by a "confederate" of a made man? And this paragon of virute, saw "nothing, I zee nothing...!" Later on it comes out the shooter was working for the guy who put the hit on PG. Small world, isn't it?
There is a saying among the Police. Don't get too involved, don't care too much. Too dangerous...
Oh, by the way, witness probably changed his story for good reason. Little late night visit showed him exactly how "protected" he was from reprisal. Like I said, Small World, isn't it?
Hey, "Mafia spawn" is a little hurtful, don't you think?
First off, there is no Mafia or organized crime anymore, the task force cleaned it all up!
Second, just because after ruining most of Youngstown for decades, the progeny of these old time gangsters happen to live in an area that their "families" never managed to corrupt, is admirable. It shows great good sense.
Third. I am unaware of any reputed Mafia family members being arrested in Canfield for at least a few years. So there!
And finally, is this great or what! I LOVE IT! Enjoy it for awhile, as I stated in a prior post, after the kids get sent off to College, and come back, Dad will get them that job with the City/State/County (take your pick) and this will just be another knee-slapper at the ten year Mooney reunion...
Of course, if there WERE ten black kids sitting parked in Canfield in a couple of cars at 1 a.m., every Mother's son knows that the P.D. would have been right on the scene after a hundred frantic calls to 9-1-1...
Never would have made it to Malvasi's street, let alone his front porch...
Hooray! I knew this would blow up beyond all proportion. Let's make no mistake about this. The posts that are not, uhhhh, shall we say "happy" with Mooney being mentioned are I would guess, alumni past and present (who else would even care?). As far as Canfield vs. Mooney. Gee, tough call, as a large percentage of Mooney students are from Canfield (even though Canfield provides a statistically better education).
So, what to do? I say, sit back and enjoy it! I love the decibel level, rising, and the tautological arguments being bandied about.
In all sincerity, this is just as vapid as when the South siders get irritated when a few extra high profile crimes occur, and out come the pitchforks on both sides, us vs. them. Funny!
Serously though, just because 10 or so (possibly drunken or high, not that that ever happens at Mooney) male kids show up at 1 a.m. in your front yard, on your own homes porch?!? If this WAS Youngstown, or of those kids were of the, shall we say were of the "wrong" geneological persuasion, it would have been a lot less "our poor little dears were just out for an evening of hi-jinks and fun!" and a whole lot more of "Hey, we have to protect ourselves, they deserved to be shot!".
What? No comments as of yet about how the Canfield student deserved this, by reason of where he lived? A great big ho-hum. Remember when the Boardman McD's was the site of weekly after game fights between the annointed ones of Mooney, and whomever happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time? Never made the news, but then, nothing "bad" that happens to one of the little darlings growing up in privelege ever does... Eventually they will get that job at daddy's law firm, or some County or State job. And a few years after that, the reunion where they get to relive those glory days, fatter, balder, and maybe wiser... (while their own kids repeat the cycle, ad infinitum)
Posted on March 24 at 10:26 a.m.
Sorry, back in the 80's. Tempus fugit.
Posted on March 24 at 10:24 a.m.
True story... I was at work, and a friend of mine calls me. His son had gotten a DUI bust. Out of the blue, a rep. for Philomena had called up the Dad at home, and told him flat out that for $500.00, the DUI becomes a reckless op.
The Dad asked me what to do? I said go for it. See, the Dad and Son were from Leetonia, and did not know how things work (worked? nah... WORK) in Mahoning County. (Before I get flamed for "How did he get on Philomena's docket", the kid got a DUI leaving Boardman).
So, I will take PG's alleged "bad" behavior (we all know what that is, or was, depending on where you used to drink and how often and when in the afternoon you would see "certain" people) over the old timers version of law enforcement and prosecution any day.
Although, and this has always been in the back of my mind... Why is it that we have all of these prior cops, and ex-prosecutors, and other members of the court system, who all came up when Youngstown was the butt of National jokes, who were around when people were getting hauled off to jail, who were actual BUSINESS PARTNERS of people who as recently as last year got kicked out of office... Why is it that these folks never saw or suspected a thing? I say "suspected" because, now, I may be wrong here, please correct me if I am, if you are a member of the Bar, or are in law enforcement in any way, or on the Judiciary, aren't you required by one of those meaningless oaths that you took to actually report this type of behavior, or suspicion of behavior?
You know, that "Legal Ethics" course you slept through?
Hey, remember that guy who was the Mahoning County Republican Chief who, back in the 90's, was shot in his leg, by a "confederate" of a made man? And this paragon of virute, saw "nothing, I zee nothing...!" Later on it comes out the shooter was working for the guy who put the hit on PG. Small world, isn't it?
There is a saying among the Police. Don't get too involved, don't care too much. Too dangerous...
Oh, by the way, witness probably changed his story for good reason. Little late night visit showed him exactly how "protected" he was from reprisal. Like I said, Small World, isn't it?
Posted on March 20 at 7:29 a.m.
Gabby "accuracy" Johnson is right!
Not only was it authentic frontier gibberish, but it expresses a courage little seen in this day and age!
Posted on March 20 at 7:24 a.m.
Gabby Johnson is right!
Not only was it authentic frontier gibberish, but it expresses a courage little seen in this day and age!
Posted on March 19 at 9:49 a.m.
Oh, please please PLEASE say it! No, no, NO don't do it Rick! That would just be plain mean, comparing this to that other incident.
Truly sad, when a young man can't just shoot other kids with a lousy B.B. Gun. Parents probably went to, no, don't SAY IT!!!
(mooney) Oh, DARN YOU RICK!!!
Posted on March 19 at 9:41 a.m.
Hey, "Mafia spawn" is a little hurtful, don't you think?
First off, there is no Mafia or organized crime anymore, the task force cleaned it all up!
Second, just because after ruining most of Youngstown for decades, the progeny of these old time gangsters happen to live in an area that their "families" never managed to corrupt, is admirable. It shows great good sense.
Third. I am unaware of any reputed Mafia family members being arrested in Canfield for at least a few years. So there!
And finally, is this great or what! I LOVE IT! Enjoy it for awhile, as I stated in a prior post, after the kids get sent off to College, and come back, Dad will get them that job with the City/State/County (take your pick) and this will just be another knee-slapper at the ten year Mooney reunion...
Posted on March 19 at 9:32 a.m.
Of course, if there WERE ten black kids sitting parked in Canfield in a couple of cars at 1 a.m., every Mother's son knows that the P.D. would have been right on the scene after a hundred frantic calls to 9-1-1...
Never would have made it to Malvasi's street, let alone his front porch...
Posted on March 19 at 9:16 a.m.
Hooray! I knew this would blow up beyond all proportion. Let's make no mistake about this. The posts that are not, uhhhh, shall we say "happy" with Mooney being mentioned are I would guess, alumni past and present (who else would even care?). As far as Canfield vs. Mooney. Gee, tough call, as a large percentage of Mooney students are from Canfield (even though Canfield provides a statistically better education).
So, what to do? I say, sit back and enjoy it! I love the decibel level, rising, and the tautological arguments being bandied about.
In all sincerity, this is just as vapid as when the South siders get irritated when a few extra high profile crimes occur, and out come the pitchforks on both sides, us vs. them. Funny!
Serously though, just because 10 or so (possibly drunken or high, not that that ever happens at Mooney) male kids show up at 1 a.m. in your front yard, on your own homes porch?!? If this WAS Youngstown, or of those kids were of the, shall we say were of the "wrong" geneological persuasion, it would have been a lot less "our poor little dears were just out for an evening of hi-jinks and fun!" and a whole lot more of "Hey, we have to protect ourselves, they deserved to be shot!".
I guar-an-tee...
Posted on March 17 at 8:48 a.m.
What? No comments as of yet about how the Canfield student deserved this, by reason of where he lived? A great big ho-hum. Remember when the Boardman McD's was the site of weekly after game fights between the annointed ones of Mooney, and whomever happened to be in the wrong place at the wrong time? Never made the news, but then, nothing "bad" that happens to one of the little darlings growing up in privelege ever does... Eventually they will get that job at daddy's law firm, or some County or State job. And a few years after that, the reunion where they get to relive those glory days, fatter, balder, and maybe wiser... (while their own kids repeat the cycle, ad infinitum)
Posted on March 14 at 5:42 p.m.
Man, I can't spell for $%^! when I get riled up.... (Sorry)