Babalu Blog: Northern Ohio & Celia - The Futile Search for Bitterness

August 12, 2008

Northern Ohio & Celia - The Futile Search for Bitterness

Happy Tuesday infidels.

I just got back from Northern Ohio. While up there for the last five days, I had the opportunity to drive around and explore the communities out there, specifically those small communities that Obama and his liberal lackeys refer to as the “bitter communities.”

What did I see in Ohio? I saw the American flag on every light-post, on every house, in every park. I saw people, who unlike the Blame America San Fran Lefties, are actually proud of their country and their soldiers. Did not see folks calling America the Evil Empire or our soldiers killers there.

I saw friendly people in Ohio. Ones that said “good morning” or “good day” to you rather than “f*ck you.” I saw bands playing in the park on Saturday afternoon and saw people going to church on Sunday.

I also saw that times are tough there too. Some auto plants closing. But the people I saw and spoke too did not give me the impression of being “bitter” or of being fatalists.

I felt I was seeing the true face of America as I drove through Ohio.

I’ll take these folks any day over the elitist lefties. Frankly, it is the elitist lefties that are bitter; not the country they want to control.

And so I’m clear, when I say “elite” I mean it in the pejorative sense; i.e., that they feel they are better than everyone else because of their pedigree (whether born or bought). Or as my abuelo used to say, "se tiran los peos más alto que sus culos."

Now what I did find really funny was that upon my arrival at my hotel, the Castaway Hotel in Sandusky, what music were they blasting as I walked through the door? Celia Cruz. This hotel with a Caribbean theme pumped salsa music through the lobby 24/7. So even in Ohio, they’re enjoying Celia.

Now even more amazing, while driving through the tiny town of Marblehead, which is where the photo of the lighthouse was taken, I ran across a small little restaurant. It was called, “A Taste of Havana.” On the menu? Cuban sandwiches of course. So even on the shores of a small tiny town of Lake Erie in northern Ohio, I didn’t see any bitter folks, but I did see a Cuban restaurant and did get to hear Celia Cruz and salsa music. So contrary to the belief of Obama and his pals, I did not find anything bitter in Ohio, but I did find "Azucar!"

See you out in the field infidels. God Bless Ohio and God Bless America.

Posted by Cigar Mike at August 12, 2008 11:41 AM

Comments

Cigar Mike,

Thank you for that wonderful review of Ohio.

I live in NE Ohio, and have all my life. The people here are hard-working, blue collar folks who just want to take care of their families, and help keep this country strong. But you have to be tough in body and spirit to live here ... the weather alone can wear down a weak soul (see: San Francisco ...heh!)

Your photo looks as if you were up on the Lake. It is gorgeous up there.

As a fellow blogger know that I read Babalu Blog several times a day, and appreciate your staff's coverage of current events, in addition to keeping your finger on the pulse of Cuba.

Know that I am completely in support of the wonderful Cuban-American community, and share all your hopes and prayers for Cuba to become free and open to her 'children' who have had to flee the tyranny ... and open and free to the rest of the world who dream of the island country being reborn as a paradise in the Caribbean ...

I would be one of the first to travel there on vacation!

Please keep up the great work ... and God Speed Cuba!

Maggie

Posted by: drillanwr at August 12, 2008 12:04 PM

Well, it's obvious: these people are too stupid to be bitter. After all, they don't have Ivy League degrees, now do they? That's why they need superior beings to set them straight and run their lives for them. Talk about a no-brainer.

Posted by: asombra at August 12, 2008 12:22 PM

Great post!

Posted by: ECM at August 12, 2008 01:29 PM

Cigar Mike,
Nice post. I am somewhat familiar with Cleveland and nearby surrounding areas due to my employer sending me up there several times on business. I see what you mean-It's beautiful up there and the people are delightful. They eat a fish from the Lake called "walleye" (excellent) and have a beer called Great Lakes Brewing Co (best domestic beer I've had). It's brutally cold in the winter but beautiful in the summer-beautiful parks with all kinds of trails which extend for miles. Gee-I feel like going there right now. Enjoy yourself.

Posted by: omar at August 12, 2008 02:20 PM

omar -

"walleye" is The Steak Of The Lake ... Great fish ...

I'm a Budwiser beer drinker, by habit, but have tried the local brand you mentioned.

Was NOT fond of their Christmas Brew last year.

Maggie

Posted by: drillanwr at August 12, 2008 05:16 PM

OHIO STATE IS GATOR BAIT BABEEEE!!!!!!!!!!

LOL :)

Posted by: Cangrejero de Caibarien at August 13, 2008 04:26 PM

Cangrejero de Caibarien

Yeah ... Yeah ... Yeah ...

See you in the Fall ...

LOL!

Posted by: drillanwr at August 13, 2008 07:56 PM

I'll make you a deal drillanwr...

Don't have to beat UF (not that you have given any indication that you can), come thump your chest when you find yourself capable of beating ANY SEC team!

LOL

Posted by: Cangrejero de Caibarien at August 13, 2008 11:23 PM