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Isn't very unlikely that the bakery is owned by newcomers?
The owners are the ones to blame for closing the shop down. They could have taken that decission and told their employees not to come. Otherwise, they would have fired whoever decided to take the day off without authorization, right?
I would not walk off the job today, specially because the spin the lefties want to put on this. And whoever does it is either a fool or an ill intentioned craphead. Or both rolled into one.
But I actually would display a sign on that bakery (or any other business) protesting the shooting of the boat carrying Cubans by the Cuban Coast Guard of America.

I have a pack of post-it notes in my purse. I plan on putting notes on shops I find closed letting them know that I plan on NEVER shopping in their store again. And why.

I'm happy as a clam today, at work, boycotting the boycott. My family and I will furthermore boycott any business, permanently, who inconveniences us with any boycott bullshit.

It's a free country...

Excellent post, George. You made me hungry, and pissed off at the same time.

Excellent idea, Cindy. If I hear of a business that closed today because of the boycott, I will no longer shop there.

We're taking note here of all the businesses that are closing in so-called "solidarity" [or perhaps good old fear], and we are doing a reverse boycott of all those. Never again -- ya NO mas.

See .... you come here illegally to take advantage of the job market, then you boycott and attempt to screw the same market that provides you with your livelihood, you demand rights you don't have, you take advantage of all our services without contributing any taxes, you send your earnings back home, and basically take advantage of our hospitality and kindness while you show nothing but contempt for the language and customs of your host county.

I DON'T THINK SO.

"But I actually would display a sign on that bakery (or any other business) protesting the shooting of the boat carrying Cubans by the Cuban Coast Guard of America."
I meant on any other business that I find closed today.
Happy to report than in my town, all the business are up and running.
Long live red blooded America!

George, you never listen to your little sister. Haven't I told you to lay off of those pastelitos anyway? And, by the way, did you notice how good the Miami morning traffic was today?

Wow George, I was thinking the exact same thing driving in to work this morning. It is really incredible how misguided people could be. That you have a country that accepts you open arms, that provides opportunity to feed and house your family. Where the hell is the sense of loyalty? Where are the cojones that will say no, boycott work? Are you crazy it’s literally my bread and butter. I’m sorry, if you can turn your back so easily on those who actually extend a hand to help, you are not worthy of living in this country. If you are a person who feels you are owed, by the government, by your job or by this country, you do not quite understand how our system works. And this is not just for immigrants alone, this goes for every body that happens to live in the U.S.A. If you happen to be born here and your sitting on your ass collecting unemployment and bitching about the immigrant situation, you are part of the problem not the solution.
I am working today.

BTW. I will be celebrating May first, it’s my birthday!!
Oscar

Happy birthday, Comrade Oscar! ;-)

Lou, by my neck of the woods, traffic was as bad always. BTW, if you had one of these cangrejitos you'd understand...

Wow George, I was thinking the exact same thing driving in to work this morning. It is really incredible how misguided people could be. That you have a country that accepts you open arms, that provides opportunity to feed and house your family. Where the hell is the sense of loyalty? Where are the cojones that will say no, boycott work? Are you crazy it's literally my bread and butter. I'am sorry, if you can turn your back so easily on those who actually extend a hand to help, you are not worthy of living in this country. If you are a person who feels you are owed, by the government, by your job or by this country, you do not quite understand how our system works. And this is not just for immigrants alone, this goes for every body that happens to live in the U.S.A. If you happen to be born here and your sitting on your ass collecting unemployment and bitching about the immigrant situation, you are part of the problem not the solution.
I am working today.

BTW. I will be celebrating May 1st, it's my birthday!!
Oscar

I respectfully disagree with the tone and content of the arguments posted here.

Why, because it ignores the fact that circumstances in Miami are much closer to what happens in the rest of the country than what is acknowledged.

How the Marielitos, English First Movement, and the Elian Gonzalez saga? That stirred up a huge backlash in the Anglos and African-American communities. And each time it also included a very determined Cuban-American resposne, actually among the most assertive responses by any Latino community in any City in the U.S. Boycotts, shutdowns, demonstrations were all part and parcel of this response. And, lets remember the kind of threats made to people who did not observe the boycott during Elian Gonzalez.

And lets remember one thing...

talk to Anglos who moved to Broward in the past three decades explaining why they left Miami, and the language they use is remarkably similar to that used by Californians who moved to Arizona or Idaho.

Just substitute the word "Cuban" for "Mexican".

Boli-nica,

Um, today is may 1st, a communist "holiday" and it isnt coincidence that this day was chosen for the "protests"

Enough said.

Boli-Nica, those "protests" were stirred up by the same leftist asshole agitators that are doing it in California. Your comparison of the Elian affair and this boycott are ludicrous bordering on the stupid. I won't dignify your comaprison with a response, since you sound like you may be one them there agitators yourself...

There's a boycott today?

Val...The first of May, is originally named for the Haymarket riots in Chicago that ended up giving us an 8 hour workweek.

The commies did make a huge splash as a Holiday, obviously. But in all of South and Central America it has been the orficially recognized Labor Day through such regimes as Trujillo, Somoza, and Duvalier, who I would hardly consider Commies.

Is there some dumb lefties endorsing the boycott..yeah...but also millions of normal folks.

Dood, George.....yeah, I am a regular leftist....

I just call em as I see em...

Facts are facts, was a good chunk of Miami not shut down because of a community-wide boycott in protest of a Federal decision that sent a 8 yr old back to a Communist country???

People are similarly calling for a day off of work, to protest a Federal Law that could conceivably mean deportation of MILLIONS OF LEGAL and CITIZENS relatives?

Boli, come on, are you pulling our leg here? They are boycotting to EXTORT an amnesty from the US Government for illegal aliens! I'm not going to read your BS with nothing but the detached amusement it deserves.

Boli,

please dont compare other "hispanic" immigrants to Cuban exiles. Thats apples and oranges.

And perhaops those relatives of those legal citizens should have tried to get in legally. There are avenues for legal immigration in this country.

Thanks Val. My thoughts exactly. I was waiting for the first maroon today to compare the Cuban community with what's going on around the country today.

I'd love to stick around and keep reading this blog, but I don't have time: I'm spending the whole day shopping!

Mariana, you go girl! LOL!

FWIW, Vicky Bakery was open in Miami Lakes.

One more thing,

as to the comment posted "talk to Anglos who moved to Broward in the past three decades explaining why they left Miami, and the language they use is remarkably similar to that used by Californians who moved to Arizona or Idaho."

Actually, I've worked in broward for 14 years and went to Law School in Broward as well. And I've spoken to many of these "anglos" as you refer to them. Interesting thing is that those who resent the Cubans the most, are "liberal democrats." Interesting don't you think? The party of the so called "working people" resenting people who work and earn money and pay taxes?

demented I think.

Mike,

Amen brother.

Boli,

You're right, the Cubans did protest and boycott, but I don't remember any of them saying they were going to reconquer any lands from anyone. I don't remember them marching up and down the streets with Ché t-shirts. If I remember correctly they were protesting the fact that this government chose to send a 6 yr old back to a COMMUNIST country. You know what else I remember, the expressed thoughts from other Hispanic communities. I also remember that I thought to myself how your day would come. Its here and now I say, "Right back at ya baby!!"

Lori,
PS I will boycott the boycott, I came to work and when I finish I will go shopping.

Well, I for one wish there was a boycott every day. It cut my commute through Downtown LA in half. :)

However, I am waiting to hear how many kids actually showed up for my husband's classes today.

Silly kids. They's make more of an impact if they would just get an education instead of being USED because of their ignorance by the communist pigs who set up these rallies.

Obviously it's not just a coincidence that the rallies are on May 1. If this was about being mexicano, the rallies would be on Friday, May 5.

Perfect day for getting a jump start on Christmas shopping... avoid the rush!

Maybe I missed something, but weren't the Cubans protesting a decision already made?

This "boycott" which mind you is NOT a day without an immigrant as everybody who wants to participate can, and now even people in Mexico are boycotting, is BLACKMAIL.

Heard that Boli? BLACKMAIL/CHANTAJE because they demand full amnesty.

I believe in Legal Immigration then again, that is the only type of immigration that exists.

Well George, you can't go to Lario's on SoBe today, per the local mullet wrapper (Herald), the cafe is closed shut in support of the protests.

Isn't that place, the Larios owned by the Estefans?

Well, Lario's is off my list of eateries.

"Lario's on the Beach, Gloria Estefan's lively Cuban eatery, is more tourist-driven than most of the Cuban restaurants embedded throughout South Beach. However, with large platters of black beans and rice and a mojito recognized as one of Ocean Drive's best, even locals can enjoy a change of pace from the overly-chic-eclectic-fusion crowd every now and then and indulge in something a little more kitsch. With a large selection of food, fast service, and salsa music booming over the Spanish / English conversations lingering nearby, it's a great place for vacationers or the native south Floridians who find entertainment in the spectrum of Miami's culture."
I have never bought a recor of her music, now much less!

Best Cuban food on South Beach is at Puerto Sagua.

Mullet wraps -- BEST name for the Herald I've ever heard!! Kudos -- I liiiiike it! May I add that it also smells like spoiled bacalao.

Casa Larios? Owners just trying to schooze up to all the illegals they have on the premises. No se lo que le ven a Casa Larios ..... it's always given me a royal headache with the noise and the bad service. Check off another one for the boycott list -- thanks guys.

Puerto Sagua Rules.
I admire their seafood, which is the best spin on Cuban seafood that you can ever dream of dreaming!
Simple, and great.
I endorse Puerto Sagua.

Man, for Cuban Food, I'll stick to Sergios, La Carretta, Latin American Grill or Versailles. Nice and simple and cheap! And of course for a quick snack, El Rey De Las Fritas or Las Palmas for a late hour indigestion causing frita. Yum!

I cannot justify paying $20 for ropa vieja people that I can get at Sergio's for $5.

Sergios at bird and 93rd has the best damn pan con bistec you can ask for. Also, another place not to expensive is Havana Harry's in Coral Gables (I think) - Great Food, or la Vieja Habana or La Esquina Habnera? (across from the miracle mall)

There is no Lario's on South beach anymore. Gloria Estefan and the Lario's folks parted ways. It's now wholly owned by the Estefans and called Bongos.

Boli-Nica,

Although I disagree with some of your statements, I respect and appreciate your opinion. I fully understand that this is a controversial subject. We can all enjoy our "freedom" of expression and can only show how we have come to hold whichever opinion we have on this issue. I recognize the emotional and even "moral" aspect of this issue, but by the same token, I recognize that there's also a rational aspect to it which can be debated. I have posted a couple of comments on Ventanita's website, so I don't want to be redundant.
I wish you well! :) Melek
~ ~ ~
"To observe people in conflict is a necessary part of a child's education. It helps him to understand and accept his own occasional hostilities and to realize that differing opinions need not imply an absence of love." ~ Sapirstein

Does Boli-Nica stand for Bolivia & Nicaragua? :)

Lo que se formo aqui hoy fue nada mas y nada menos que un tremendo arroz con mango.

Boli,

You're right, the Cubans did protest and boycott, but I don't remember any of them saying they were going to reconquer any lands from anyone. I don't remember them marching up and down the streets with Ché t-shirts. If I remember correctly they were protesting the fact that this government chose to send a 6 yr old back to a COMMUNIST country. You know what else I remember, the expressed thoughts from other Hispanic communities. I also remember that I thought to myself how your day would come. Its here and now I say, "Right back at ya baby!!"

Posted by Lori at May 1, 2006 01:18 PM

quit being selective.....

How many Nicaraguan and Colombian, among other Latin-owned businesses in certain parts of town closed in solidarity with the Elian thing??? Most of them.

Guess who can get screwed by deportations if the Sensenbrenner Bill goes through??? Nicas and Colombians among others.

Thanks for the solidarity.... If it is really "Apples and Oranges" good luck finding some sympathy, next time you gripe about the Coast Guard cathching balseros or asking for tightening up the screws on the island.

Because...

It's important to remember that Elian related protests were demanding that the US government ENFORCE the law by having the case heard in family court instead of being decided by federal government employees. The protests and boycott of May 1st are making demands for rights for people that are breaking the law by entering the country illegally. Definitely apples and oranges.

Cubaquiz - you are totally correct.

The problem is we already have laws in place but they do not get enforced. I know it would be 'politically incorrect' and therefore a PR headache; but what INS should have done is go down to where the protests were held with trucks & buses and pick them all up. ANYONE who could not prove is here LEGALLY should be deported, period. I don't care if you are Cuban, Nicaraguan, Venezuelan, Mexican or from any other country in the planet. You came illegally to this country: How dare you protest & demand! You are not a citizen, you have no vote, you have no right to demand, and certainly not entitled to the same rights & priviledges. Get out of my country & go back to yours if you don't like it here. Protest there all you want.

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