‘Mooch’: Defaming all Italians?

Mineola, L.I.: Anthony Scaramucci’s recent obscenity-laden tirade was a distasteful display of public puerility (“Not proud of THIS Italian,” column, July 30). However, Linda Stasi, such boorish behavior is not rooted in the former White House communications director’s ethnicity. His Italian heritage founded Western civilization, modern science, capitalism and “Il Galateo: The Rules of Polite Behavior.”

The source of Scaramucci’s coarse diatribe can be found in the Oval Office. Even before he became the 45th POTUS, Donald Trump was a foulmouthed vulgarian of the first order. In attempting to curry favor with the President, Scaramucci channeled the uncouth Donald.

As communications director, Scaramucci needed to mediate, communicate and edify, and not allow the intelligentsia to engage in the ubiquitous schadenfreude of anti-Italian prejudice. The oafish Sean Spicer became a laughingstock on “SNL,” but no comedian, commentator or politico ever demeaned “Spicey’s” Irish origins.

Though Scaramucci may not be conversant in the ancient Italian roots of our Republic (res publica) and Constitution; though he is likely ignorant of the Founding Fathers’ debt to Rome; though he might be unaware that Filippo Mazzei originated our national motto — “All men are created equal” — this Harvard Law alumnus should conduct himself with the decorum and gravitas of his ancestors.

Rosario A. Iaconis, Chairman, Italic Institute of America Brooklyn: The resignation was to be expected (“Anthony Scaramucci finished as communications director after less than two weeks,” July 31). There seems to be a common personality trait running through the President and the people he chooses — blatant arrivistes who enjoy the appearance of power but have no interest in doing any work. Scaramucci clearly has unusual priorities, choosing to be elsewhere while his wife gave birth, even if their marriage was already over. It is easy to see why. I don’t care what party you align with, while guys and ladies paid to work for America are cursing and fluffing their feathers for the media, this country has big problems. We have destitute people with no safety net getting hooked on opioids to escape reality. We have a bleak future. Our problems cannot be blamed on any one party or person, but we need people in government willing to do the unglamorous work of talking to Americans and crafting legislation and policies to improve this country. Diane Pagen

No language for Italian men

Bronx: Linda Stasi’s column is right on point. I grew up in the Belmont Little Italy section of the Bronx. It was a great workingclass community that embodied the best of Italian-American values and culture. Anthony Scaramucci’s tirades and public conduct are an embarrassment to everything Italian-Americans hold dear. It is not the way ItalianAmerican men communicate with one another and denigrates the high-minded ideals of a community that has suffered from negative stereotypes perpetuated by bigots. That the White House described his language as colorful is an abomination. His tirade was nothing more than profane and disgusting, indicating a mind-set unworthy of a man of high office. He is in no way a representative of the Italian-American community.

Philip Foglia

Disgrace of his people

Staten Island: Thank you, Linda Stasi, for saying what I and most Italians are thinking about Anthony Scaramucci. He is a disgrace to his people and the Roman Catholic religion he proclaims to practice. Natalie Johnson

Poor communication

Manhattan: How ironic that Anthony Scaramucci’s title was “communications director.” He sounds like a raving lunatic instead of a rational, dignified and mature individual. What a disgrace and embarrassment to our nation! Brenda Nicholls

No big deal

Sun City, Calif.: Such an uproar over nothing. I don’t know why a seemingly vast portion of the population is so overly hyped about someone using language that is not usually printed. This language is used every day by people in all walks of life, including most of the leaders of great corporations. Everyone runs around pretending that this is not the case. Bottom line here is that the publications in these interviews could have chosen to do what they normally do — edit or not run the article at all. People need to grow up and get their heads out of the sand. Jess Cuellar

Mooch’s mouth

Detroit: Last night I went to bed thinking about this guy “Mucchi.” I’m a 61-year-old African-American male living in Detroit, via San Francisco and D.C., so I’ve heard all kinds of talk, including street talk! Nonetheless, I felt sorry for Italian-Americans. This guy has the temper/mouth of a “Sonny” and the brains of an “Alfredo.” My experience in major-league corporate America (including trips to Manhattan) has taught me there are some very stupid rich people. Or better yet, there are some very poor people with money. J. Alexander Stone

Great columnist

Edison, N.J.: It’s been a long time since I’ve felt so good reading an article like the one written by Linda Stasi. Great writing — to the point and with style. The White House and the New York Post should learn what great journalism is all about. Congratulations to the greatest newspaper in New York City. Sonia Baez Pomales

Apprentice to Godfather

Beechhurst: Just like Luca Brasi, President Trump’s departing tweet-packing communications director, Anthony Scaramucci blurts out fawning supplications to the big boss. The all-encompassing drama of the Trump administration has now suddenly graduated from reality television to the movies. Only in America.

James Hyland

Bible study

East Elmhurst: To Voicer Joe Ametrano: The very Sunday you published your letter telling “all the homeless, panhandlers and losers crying in their soup” that, “As ye sow, so shall ye reap,” I heard a sermon on the parable of the good Samaritan telling us to love God and love our neighbor as ourselves, and as the Samaritan showed mercy on the one who was hurt, we should “go and do likewise.” Now, how will you and I be neighbors to those” homeless, panhandlers and losers”? And one more Bible quote: “For in the same way you judge others, you will be judged, and with the measure you use, it will be measured to you.” Melanie N. Lee

Christie’s big mouth I

Phoenix: This shouldn’t even be reported on (“Nacho-macho Christie gets hot with a fan,” July 31). It’s highlighting society’s poor behavior. Wow. How uncommon is that? Not very.

Carolyn Corey

Christie’s big mouth II

Pompton Plains, N.J.: I got a good laugh when I read Gov. Christie’s comments calling people’s reaction to the state shutdown on the Fourth of July weekend “unfair, and quite frankly, ignorant.” How you can call any comments they made unfair after they were turned away from the beaches or told they had to leave their campsites on Saturday morning is beyond me. And I’m sure the people who own businesses that lost income due to the shutdown thought their comments were unfair. As for the ignorant part, governor, that picture of you in that beach chair says it all. A JIM LO SCALZO/EPA 300-pound guy sitting on a beach with black shorts and a black T-shirt pretending he’s having fun. You must have been emitting enough heat to melt the sand you walked on into glass by the time you left. Joseph Brown

Accessing insanity

Brooklyn: Voicer Zelda Multz, you are right about Access-A-Ride — no common sense, but it’s also the dispatchers, too. My husband, who was in a wheelchair; his aide, and I were picked up at a restaurant at 8:15 p.m. on a Saturday night. The restaurant was on 86th St. and 24th Ave. I live on Cropsey Ave. and 27th Ave. in Bensonhurst, which is 10 minutes from the restaurant. When we got in, the driver said he had to go to Bay Ridge for a pickup. I said we live 10 minutes from here; can’t you take us home first? He said, no, those were his orders. I tried to call the dispatcher, but by the time I got through, we were halfway there. After waiting awhile he left, we were on New Utrecht Ave. in the 50s block and he got a call to go back and get her. Needless to say, there was no point in getting aggravated. We did not get home until 10:45 p.m. Marilyn Fisher

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