VOL. 116 - NO. 14 BOSTON, MASSACHUSETTS, APRIL 6, 2012 $.30 A COPY Buona Pasqua: Buona Pasqua A Time for Family & Tradition by Prof./Cav. Phillip J. DiNovo HAPPY EASTER Pasqua is the holiest them a Buona Pasqua. and greatest of all Some people visit the Christian feasts. If cemetery on Easter Christ had not risen, Sunday to remember Pamela Donnaruma then our faith would be loved ones who have in vain. Christ did rise died with prayers and Publisher and Editor from the dead and flowers. It is a good through him all shall time to remember the and the Staff be made alive. “If the dead and the Resurrec- Spirit of him who was tion. While children raised from the dead are thrilled with their of the dwells in you, he who chocolate eggs and bun- raised Christ Jesus nies, senior citizens Post-Gazette from the dead will give life such as Pizza Rustica Di appreciate the “mature mes- to your mortal bodies through Pasqua (Easter Pie), Colomba sage”. They consider the Wish a Happy Easter his Spirit which dwells in Pasquale (Easter Dove), message of the Resurrec- you.” (Romans 8:11). Cicerchiata Cuddura Di tion because they are more Yes that is the reason for Pasca, Cream Pasticcera concerned about life after to All Our celebrating Pasqua and the Colomba, Cassatelli (Cream death. Shouldn’t we all! foundation of all our Italian Tartlets), Puppo Co Ova (from In essence Pasqua is a Advertisers and Readers Easter traditions. The Eas- Sicily), Rice Pie, Fiadoni, time of family and traditions. ter liturgy is very joyful, Spumoni, Cannoli, Easter Not a superficial celebration spectacular and beautiful. Bread Dolls, Macedonia di spent merely in greeting and The churches throughout Frutta, Chestnuts, etc. Eas- feasting, but it is a time of Italy are beautifully deco- ter Day is spent being with reassurance. Easter symbol- rated for Easter. family and just talking. izes hope and all of us need Easter breakfast is often There is wine, such as such spirit in these times. News Briefs an Easer omelet (frogga), Asti Spumanti, Prosecco di It is a time to strengthen by Sal Giarratani made with herbs or veg- Conegiliano, and Lambrusco, family ties. By keeping Ital- etables. Also in some parts served during and after the ian Pasqua traditions alive, of Italy, the Ricotta Omelet meal. To help the digestion, we are able to bring stability The Trayvon Martin Case is traditional. coffee Espresso with Anis- and serenity to our lives. Since law enforcement down in Florida is still The Easter dinner is the ette may be served. Pasqua serves to remind us investigating this tragic killing, I have not yet most festive of the whole Children in Italy receive of what is really important formed an opinion as to what happened and why. year. A traditional Pasqua very decorative chocolate in life. The facts are still being gathered. What upsets me menu might include: Agnel- eggs and rabbits, etc. The The mood of our Holy Week are public folks with agendas politicizing what lino (baby lamb) or sucking beautiful Pasqua Chocolate traditions fills the soul and happened. What also upsets me is why the liberal kid with manicotti, sautéed Eggs have a small gift, toy or heart of Italians with un- news media along with these other folks are fan- spinach, roasted artichokes, trinket inside which the speakable joy. These very ning the flames. Why does the media still have so pickled vegetables, mixed children quickly seek to find! ancient customs of our an- much trouble identifying George Zimmerman as salad, panzerotti alla tera- It is traditional to send cestors are surely treasures. a Latino, which he is? Why did NBC News bring on mona, etc. greeting cards depicting Within the soul of the Ital- a political operative to discuss this shooting as if it There are many different Spring scenes, doves, etc., to was part of Campaign ’12? Why did Trayvon’s mother traditional Pasqua desserts, family and friends, wishing (Continued on Page 11) copyright his name as if it were a brand name? Why did his parents go to Washington to attend a congressional hearing on hate crimes and racial prejudice? Why did President Obama go public with ROMNEY SWEEPS WISCONSIN, his opinions alluding to possible racial profiling? We may never have all the answers to satisfy everyone on what happened but everyone is inno- MARYLAND and D.C. PRIMARIES cent until proven guilty. Who among us knows by Sal Giarratani enough yet to form an opinion of what actually hap- This past Tuesday on his necessary to win the GOP go to the polls in Pennsylva- pened between Trayvon Martin and George radio show, Jay Severin pre- nomination at the Tampa nia, New York, Rhode Island, Zimmerman? Eventually, I will form my opinion dicted a good day of voting for convention. Rick Santorum Delaware and Connecticut. but it will be based on the facts in the case and not former Governor Mitt Rom- is now at 272 delegates with In recent weeks, Romney angry emotions which can only cloud the truth. ney in the Wisconsin, Mary- Newt Gingrich in third with has rolled out big endorse- We don’t need to rush to judgment. land and in the District of 135 delegates. Romney and ments from former President RomneyCare Page One News Columbia presidential pri- the Republican National George H. W. Bush, former The Massachusetts healthcare overhaul reforms maries. Severin said Rom- Committee will now be hold- Florida Gov, Jeb Bush, US signed into law in 2006 by former Gov. Mitt Romney ney would carry Wisconsin ing joint fundraisers. Said Sen. Marco Rubio, (R) Florida, was the subject of two front page pieces recently. by 7 percent and Maryland Romney, “The right thing for US Rep. Paul Ryan, (R) Wis- On Sunday, March 25 the Boston Sunday Globe did by 12 percent. When all the us, I think, is to get a nomi- consin as he tries to cast a long news story on some of the shortcomings of votes were counted, Romney nee as soon as we can and himself as the best Republi- RomneyCare, especially up by the New Hampshire took 70 percent of the vote be able to focus on Barack can to battle Obama. border. It seems there is no insurance mandate with Rick Santorum not Obama.” At this point in the GOP up in the Granite State and folks from up there even qualified for the ballot. However, Santorum shows race things continue to look drive down to Massachusetts to receive free emer- In Wisconsin, Romney took no signs of getting out of this better for Mitt Romney while gency care at our hospitals. Then, the NY Times 43 percent of the vote to nomination race saying, “We both Santorum and Gingrich on the same day did a piece on how much Ted Santorum’s 38 percent, a have reached the point keep fighting for a much Kennedy and Mitt Romney are alike when it comes 5 point spread. In Maryland, where it’s halftime. Half the smaller piece of the conser- to the 2010 federal health care overhaul. Severin said it was Romney delegates in this process vative pie, For Santorum, RomneyCare in many ways was the foundation for by a 12 point spread, it have been selected...who’s Pennsylvania is a must win. the 2010 Obama-Care reform bill becoming law. turned out 49 percent to 29 ready to charge out of the If he doesn’t carry his home percent. locker room in Pennsylvania state by at least a 20 percent (Continued on Page 11) Romney is now at 600 del- for a strong second half.” margin, he could be finished egates and more than half The next big primary night as a credible presidential way to the 1,144 delegates will be April 24 when voters candidate. Page 2 POST-GAZETTE, APRIL 6, 2012 Res Publica by David Trumbull 2012 Republican National Convention Caucuses THE CLOSE SHAVE IN OLD ROME In accordance with the rules of the Republican State The Greeks during Hom- Nero put his shorn hair into was spider’s webs soaked in Committee, Massachusetts Republican Party Chairman Bob eric times regarded the beard a golden box and dedicated it oil and vinegar. Maginn is pleased to announce that the following locations as a sign of virility. They con- to a god. Then there were those have been chosen to hold the 2012 caucuses for the purpose sidered clean shaving to be During the rule of Con- cowards who couldn’t take of selecting delegates and alternates to the Republican disgraceful and a sign of stantine and continuing to the barber and resorted to the National Convention to be held in Tampa, Florida from effeminacy. Even in early the end of the sixth century, use of depilatories like resin August 27th to August 30th 2012. Jewish times, it was quite all rulers with the exception and pitch, or pastes made The caucus day is Saturday, April 28, 2012. Registration common for one person to of Julian, are shown clean from donkey fat, she goat's will begin at 9:00 am with the caucus to begin at 10:00 am. touch the beard of the other shaven. It was the Roman gall, bat’s blood or powdered In accordance with the Republican Party rules and the during conversation. This custom to let the beard grow viper. For those who could results of the Massachusetts Republican Presidential reminds me of that part of an in time of mourning, as did take neither the razor nor Primary, all delegates and alternates are pledged to support earlier column which stated Augustus, after the death of the depilatory there was al- Mitt Romney for President.