DISQUS

Just 97 · 1 year ago

whoever was at that cookout with that drunken mother should have noticed how drunk she was !!!!.

Someone should have taken her keys away and not allowed her to drive and endanger her 3 children's lives...

Commentard · 1 year ago

THIS IS EVERYBODY'S FAULT BUT HERS!!!!!! WAAAAAAAHHHHHH!!!!!

Noodles · 1 year ago

Maybe EVERYBODY at the cookout was in the same condition only they didn't get caught!

TRUTH HURTS · 1 year ago

Very good point.

Marty · 1 year ago

ok so its easy to get mad at this woman after reading this article....however do you expect her to go to a cookout and NOT drink?? Im sorry but think about what youre saying... I say everyone makes mistakes and this woman deserves a free pass. You're welcome ma'am and I speak for everyone on this blog when I say 'sorry'. please accept it and have a great day.

I Wonder Who · 1 year ago

Theft: 42 Anderson Drive, property taken, 8 a.m

Hmm I wonder who lives on that street? Didn't some kid get away with committing a crime in Lawrence that lives on that street? Ahh free to once again cause chaos!

Noodles · 1 year ago

It's 38 Anderson Drive according to the Tribune, but we all know about the Trib when it comes to FACTS!

danversgirl · 1 year ago

Here we go again..... another loser

parent_of_4_kids · 1 year ago

Commentard - you are soooo correct. People always blame someone else instead of holding the person who is in the wrong accountable for his/her actions. While I do agree that she never should have been allowed to get behind the wheel (not even counting the fact that she shouldn't have been there sober or drunk) she should have known better than to drink while on that type of medication. Those poor children. If that's what this mother is like in public, just think of what they are going through at home!

ohoh · 1 year ago

Take the kids away from that loser !!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! No wonder some kidshave no respect or values, they have moms and dads like that. By the way where was dad? Oops to which kid LOL

CRESPOLIFE!! · 1 year ago

You no nothing about that lady but you want to say (where is the dad oops to which kid) you ppl really have nothing better to do then critize and comment on other ppl lives!! you ppl really need to get a life and do something productive with yourselves!! Honest truth you people will get your's one day!! Karma is a b*#ch!! you will see one day soon I wish I knew where each of you worked or even your names so I can find all your information and report to each of your managers what you spend your time doing all day while you are on the clock with them!! stupid ignorant ppl really need to get a life!!

danversgirl · 1 year ago

Hopefully the law will intervien and take the kids now before this situation gets worse. If the children stay with her they wont have a pray in the world and will be the future generation of screw ups. I feel so bad for these kids. There sould be some kind of test people need to take before they breed. Thank god i have a great head on my shoulder and wonderful son.

rosie · 1 year ago

Danvers girl we already KNOW what;s going to happen to this poor latino mis understood mother. The kids are at grandparents who raised the childrens parents. The poor kids will be returned to this mother and one day she will kill them. And everyone will be shocked. I;m guessing there was no father, or fathers because the kids were sent to grandparents. What ever happened to Mothers AGAINST drunk driving. never mind driving on prescription medications that spell out NOT to drink OR drive while taking them. maybe no one told this woman? its not her fault. Poor latino mother of 3. She should be mandated to Framingham and then to intense american rehabilitation for a year then supervised visits only with the kids until they are old enough to say NO when she does this again. If I made the laws,,,,,,but i dont, i only lobby and vote

Disgusted · 1 year ago

Just out of shear curiousity. What does her being Latino have anything with her being irresponsible? You made since until that point. Next time dont be so ignorant, it takes all kinds.

Commentard · 1 year ago

Melody Nieves doesn't seem like a very latin name to me.... Maybe its just me.

All American Girl · 1 year ago

Commentard... The last name 'Nieves" can be found in P.R., Chile, Mexico. Here is one example on how far it goes back..
Bernarda, NIEVES, Birth: 20 Aug 1880, Bayamon, Puerto Rico, Caribbean.

CRESPOLIFE!! · 1 year ago

I agree with disgusted because records show the mahoirity of dui are from WHITE PEOPLE!! there just jealous they have no flavor like us Puerto Ricans!! Everything they do is pure garbage and it sucks even there food!!

rosie · 1 year ago

It's spelled SENSE. WHEN will you people learn English?
There have been multiple discussions about the class the latino women have brought to this area over the past weeks. Stabbings each other(specifically the spanish lady who stabbed her married boyfriends WIFE in a bar fight last week) the one whose "fiance" punched her 2 year old in the restaurant because the toddler wouldn't stop crying. The fatherless kids they breed that we hard working americans have to pay for etc etc etc

All American Girl · 1 year ago

Creepy Crespo....What is "mahority"? Must be part of your life style... (ME A WHORE").

rosie · 1 year ago

its typical of them thats what it has to do with.irresponsible and reprehensible

ANTIHAVERHILL · 1 year ago

Dont worry about the children ... we as tax payers will make sure they will be taken care of once again for a non-fit mother who thinks it was cool to smoke a blunt with her boys yo and then crack a fortay while driving her dropped honda civic with the Lawn mower muffler ... yet another trash bag who will mooch off the system dont forget court appointed lawyer as well

mc · 1 year ago

Screw you all. I don't know how drunk she was, but you all are making huge judgements against her as a mother. Let's just say she was a cookout and had 3 drinks all day..guess what...she's legally drunk. The person who hasn't done this can cast the first stone. The part about the father? Yeah, he's probably a poophead. Lots of women have this issue - regardless of income. Maybe he is the governor of Nevada? Don't blame her.

parent_of_4_kids · 1 year ago

MC - did you not read the article in full? and i Quote:

"She was arrested and charged with driving under the influence of alcohol and drugs, leaving the scene of a property damage accident, drinking alcohol from an open container in a vehicle and driving without a license."

Let's break this down for you; A) you don't mix alchol & anti-psychotic drugs and then drive - just plain dumb; B) she left the scene of a hit and run - obviously she knew she was drunk and didn't want to get caught; C) she had an open container in the car - that's fresh alcohol in her system making her much more likely to be more drunk than if she had had 3 drinks earlier int he day; and D) she didn't have a license so she shouldn't have been driving PERIOD!

I can't cast a stone about driving legally drunk, but I NEVER did it with my kids in the car. Do I blame her and hold her 100% accountable for her deplorable actions, I sure do. Get your head out of the sand and look at the facts.

RedMenace · 1 year ago

And here we have the 'textbook' defense: Don't blame her,
the person who hasn't done this can cast the first stone...
yada, yada, yada.

And this is why the behavior continues. Because it is
endorsed by their peers.

Fact is, yes, we do blame her. And rightfully so. How dare she
jeopardize her children's safety. There are absolutely no excuses for it. Yet, you people, time and time again, find one.
Lameass as it is.

So, screw you, mc. To not blame her is to announce to the
world just what a derelict you are.

rosie · 1 year ago

mc you are defending this mother who was legally drunk and under the influence of drugs, caused property damage with 3 babies in teh car? let me guess your "latino" All you people do is make excuses for the havoc,mayhem, damage and DEATH you people cause.Not to mention the money WE have to spend cleaning up your ugly messes. People wonder why you are so hated.

Lee · 1 year ago

When do you PERSONALLY clean up anyone elses mess? case closed

danversgirl · 1 year ago

Anti- You crack me up and i couldnt agree more with you. I am so sick of taking care of everyone elses children when i have my own 2 1/2yr. old to support by myself! ( his dad died unfortunatly) Its amazing when i came to ruff times when Jason passed away it never entered my mind to get state assistance. I went back to work paid my morgage, 2 car payments, daycare, and all child care expenses, and amazingly it was rough but we survived and we made it through and are comfy now. So why is it that other woman cant do it and i can? I guess im not a scumbag and a true, stronge italian woman that can handle her own! Girls get a grip unfortanatly my love is in heaven and yours could be around the corner suck it up and find a job. Let us have a tax break!

All American Girl · 1 year ago

Very well said, Danversgirl. God Bless you! I have raised 3 children on my own, all boys, knew where they were at all times, they played every sport, graduated, 2 further their education, and one is prouldly serving the USA. Had an open door policy about alcohol and drugs, to discuss with me before ever indulging, and they were home every night by 11. All alone, no assistance and went on to get my masters. Sure, I could have been a drinker or user, if that was the direction I choose to go, but I decided to set an example for my sons (i.e. lead by example), and be a mom, and shower them with love, goodness and respect. Never left them alone at night, never had anyone stay overnight, and was very selective on whom I preseted to my children. They had to earn my respect to be introduced to my cherished gifts. Women (not sure if I would call them that) today lay back, produce, and live off the taxpayers, waiting for the next rent a daddy to come along.

danversgirl · 1 year ago

Thank you very much. God bless you also. Like you i am home with my son each and every night with the exeption of me picking up overtime at the hospital. My son only goes with my father who by the way is a great role model for his granson. I have never introduced a man that i was dating to him and not expecting to anytime soon. I couldnt imagine even having one drink and getting in a car to drive my child around and trust me i like to drink but my son comes first. These woman have no respect for themselves nevermind there children. Thats why my friend were different!

CRESPOLIFE!! · 1 year ago

All American girl that is very good that you raised 3 boys and raised them well!! BUT YOU ARE STUPID AND NAIVE TO THINK YOU KNOW WHERE THEY WERE AT ALL TIMES OF THE DAY AND WHAT THEY WERE DOING!! COME ON YOU AINT THAT GOOD LADY!! NO MOTHER IS!! OH WAIT HOW MANY OF THEM ARE GAY LOL!!

All American Girl · 1 year ago

Who looks stupid now!!!!

Mickey M · 1 year ago

WAY TO GO CRESPO. ppl are being too hard on you. I think of you as kind of "house pet" ya know, I keep rodents to feed to my pet a Boa. So bloggers should think of you as a blog pet just another rodent.

TRUTH HURTS · 1 year ago

Mickey M.....Way to go!

rosie · 1 year ago

cesspool4life. the first 2 gay men I met were from lawrence. one was a cross dressing hooker who happened to be "latino" The second was a fat male "latino" who wore womans clothes and now lives at tewksbury state hospital. Another brother of yours perhaps?

AnonAnonAnon · 1 year ago

I understnad what everyone means by this woman. Unfortunately I came from a home that was just like this. Yeah my mom used to ( i say used to cause she has passed away and yes I still love her even though) drink and drive and was under the influence of drugs. I dont do that. thank god ive broken that chain. But im one of those mothers who is trying everything she can to get a job and support her children. Its hard. Was laid off. And now am searching. Unfortunately not many want to hire now. Even those that are petty jobs. So you cant blaim someone being on welfare. At least those who are trying. But those that do abuse the system make it harder for those of us really trying to stay off of it.

chimpy · 1 year ago

So you know how difficult it is to succeed after starting off in a bad situation, kids need to be sent down the right path. Besides the safety of the kids, this is why so many people get angry and lash out at this behavior, it has no place and there should be no tolerance for this. It's good to hear you are trying to make it work, life is difficult but there is a lot of opportunity. It is a lot harder to realize the opportunity if you don't have an environment that advocates for school and respect and making smart choices, you can wise up at 30 and find the crap you thought was cool and tough really is just wasting your time, but now you're screwed, there's nobody willing to give you a chance. You broke that chain and that is a big step towards a better future. Maybe you should let everyone here know what kind of work you're looking for, maybe someone knows of a job. Best of luck.

rosie · 1 year ago

dix I'm truly sorry you came from that background. Its harder than anyone who hasnt lived it knows, I'm sure. Im not blaming someone for being on welfare. It was meant as a temporary measure to assist people to get on their feet. it was NOT meant to be a way of life for generations of families. I wish you the best of success in your efforts. See if they will help you get schooling that will gear you towards a good job. Bless you for breaking that cycle!

Haters · 1 year ago

Danversgirl, I'm not italian or want to be, I'm a proud latina, who like you, pays my morgage, car and day care expences, without any help from the goverment. So don't think that only white people like you are the one that pay their own bill. Not all of us live off the goverment. She did wrong and should pay. Who are you to judge, but again since you're perfect go ahead.

reprat · 1 year ago

hey, jerkoff!!!! she never said that, nor implied that only white people are self reliant!!!
We white just wish you Latinos would stop draining us taxpayers, we are tired of supporting the lazy white, hispanics,
mexicans, and any others who come here expecting a free ride.
She sounds like she has got it together. Good for her!!!
You sound like you got it together. Good for you!!
Think before you jump, that's all.

danversgirl · 1 year ago

couldnt have said it better myself. thanks reprat

rosie · 1 year ago

Amen

reprat · 1 year ago

hey, why was my post removed? What the hell did I say that hasn't already been said?
Now I know this country is going down the tubes when freedom of speech is curtailed!!

luvmy3boys · 1 year ago

I don't care if she had ONE drink and then drove her kids, it was wrong! When you are a parent it is your responsibility to keep your children safe. You are supposed to be a good role model and teach them right from wrong. And yes, all those people at that cookout who let her drive are just as guilty. I really feel sorry for those kids, it's not their fault their mother is an irresponsible mother. Sad, you need a license to catch a fish but they'll let any idiot be a parent!

All American Girl · 1 year ago

MC, maybe some nice American family (hertiage deos not matter) as long as their are good law abiding citizens that can offer them hope, a good home and an education that have always wanted children, could adopt them and provide them with a life so they won't become future criminals. Then take the mother, tie her tubes, and sending her sailing on a boat made of plantains back to PR.

Disgusted · 1 year ago

Hey Ms. America? Are you a skinhead?Just curious. Do you live in a trailer? Do you park junked cars in your front lawn? Where did it say that this girl was from P.R.? Dont consider yourself an american, thats a disgrace. Consider yourself a racist pig honey!

All American Girl · 1 year ago

None of the above. All American and I believe in the right to exercise my opinion. No crawl bag into your roach infested whole and stay there.

Disgusted · 1 year ago

"No crawl" hmmm, english is your second language huh?
Think it's time to hit the books sweetheart! Did you drop out? Isnt that typical ,All American. Yeah ,like I said, you are a disgrace to all things American.

All American Girl · 1 year ago

LOL....loser.

rosie · 1 year ago

Read the last name DUH. And its typical of thr "latino " cockroach mentality. Mo respect for Laws.Kids, anyone or anything just take take take and wreak havoc and mayhem. looks like methuen is next to become a third world country with those people sliming in

Lee · 1 year ago

You're becoming repeative Rosie. Hang it up. :)

CRESPOLIFE!! · 1 year ago

Thats how dumb you are All American Girl Platanos are a domincan thing not PR so get it rite!! and hey we can come in this country without a green card so guess what we ruling this country and you or anyone else not even the goverment is going to stop us and I hope one of your children if there not all gay have a kid or relationship with a hispanic or black person but oh no he better not cuz you will disown him cuz thats what white ppl do when they dont agree with the choices there kids make!! PATHETIC!! read more about other cultures and then speak idiot! but you never told me your nationality!! Irish Italian what yeah like I said before your family is here on green cards and if you are italian you really are pathetic cuz Italian is Latin you stupid!!

rosie · 1 year ago

Cesspool. You are despised by more than the majority for your dirty filthy maggot ways and you WILL be hated until you all die of HIV or drug Od or being murdered (by one of your own; you people like doing that) and we will have a grand old American parade when you do. My kids EVER had a relationship with one of your kind I would make damn sure your kids never EVER set foot on m,y street again. They didn't have green cards when our forfathersw who Made this country what it is (stupid for allowing your welfare pig culture in here) what it WAS. The sick were rejected and sent back home when they landed on Ellis Island. NO welfare, NO food stamps, NO section 8, NO free health care. YOUR kind would never have come. Nothing was free. they had to work! A four letter word to you. they LEARNED how to READ: SPELL< SPEAK the language.Filth lkme you would never understand.your country is filthy, you are filthy and youve made OUR country a 3rd world country as well, REALLY something to be proud about

Lee · 1 year ago

Rosie, and same for you. And you don't CLEAN up after ANYONE as YOU stated earlier.

All American Girl · 1 year ago

As a matter of fact, my family does have some Latino's. They are very well "EDUCATED", and proud to be here. Get it Creepy" now say it slow, "EDUCATED". As for me, my roots date back to the 1600's. I am pure Caucausin American, with some Indian. My children are not in question, as they are very athletic and educated. I could care less to whom they marry, if they are happy. My only condition is no welfare recepients need to apply. "HEY ROSIE", CRESPO CREEP, won THE SPELLING BEE FOR THE DAY". Also, you are so far from ruling this country, go south and west angry thing and see who rules. Other races have you beat by far.

rosie · 1 year ago

Lol you crack me up All American but your points are very correct

thanks mom · 1 year ago

I am sure the kids know what their mother was doing that night. Give them a few years and they will be stealing bikes and boats and crashing cars into poles.

Lawrencian!!!! · 1 year ago

I hope she gets what she deserves, what a very selfish act. Her excuse is going to be I'm a single mother and I have no one to help me. I have children of my own and never would I put them in that position, there is absolutely no excuse for that, and those children are going to suffer because of their mothers selfishness. I hope you serve time for putting your children and the public in danger.

danversgirl · 1 year ago

Dont worry lawrencian she wont go to jail and her children will be back with her in no time. And then she will be sitting on welfare sucking up the system because of her "mental distress". She doesnt care about those children or she wouldnt have done what she did. To her there probably just money that gets put onto a card once a month!

METHUEN HIGH · 1 year ago

danversgirl you need to get a life stop judging people she made a mistake and she'll pay for that mistake. hopefully never doing it again. but you sound racist it could of been a white, chinese, or black girl, cause i've seen alot of white moms worst then that i'm a Puerto Rican father of two girls 3 and 6 and her mother is Italian and i have custody so dont judge every person's diffrent. NOW GO GET A LIFE AND STOP WRITING IN HERE YOU LOSERS ALL OF YOU>

Carrot · 1 year ago

What the heck does your childrens' obviously scrambled DNA have to do with this chick driving around drunk with her kids?

ANTIHAVERHILL · 1 year ago

Sounds like the father of the children with Ms Nieves and almost blew his cover ...

ANTIHAVERHILL · 1 year ago

Ugggh enough with the Racist stuff.... Like it doesn't happen in Puerto Rico ... please ... ill give you several books to read on Racism In Puerto Rico .. I will give you first hand accounts of it ... shut up with your self Righteous talk that because your a Puerto Rican your not racist .. you ignorant fool ..... go ask your mother or Father and grandparents how many times did they shout “yo no quiero ese negro aquí” while growing up on the island ... So Puerto Ricans are not only Racist they are Hypocrites as well...get off your damn soapbox it might break with all the bull your dishing out

Carrot · 1 year ago

Amen, Anti. It's about behavior, not race, and why this behavior is tolerated. I don't care if the headline says 'Illegal alien from Mars drove drunk with children in car', the point is the DWI, not the origin of the offender.

I cannot for the life of me understand how people can automatically defend this sort of behavior.

danversgirl · 1 year ago

Anti you crack me up.....thanks for the good laughs

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

There's tons of books on 9\11 and how the U.S played a role in the September 11th attacks, does that mean it's true or is it just a conspiracy?

Yes, there are racists in virtually every country in the world. The only difference is, in Puerto Rico, they didn't throw hot tar and feathers afterwards. They didn't lynch them or commited not even 1/3 of what racists in the United States have done to people of color. As-a-matter-of-fact, Puerto Rico is highly influenced by Africans and the people who were once slaves, brought to Puerto Rico by the Spaniards during the slave trade. Even Africa had slavery within itself! Take time to ready this:

"
Abolition of Slavery
Indemnity bond paid as compensation to former owners of freed slaves
Indemnity bond paid as compensation to former owners of freed slaves

On March 22, 1873, slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico. Slave owners were to free their slaves in exchange of a monetary compensation. The majority of the freed slaves continued to work for their former masters with the difference that they were now freeman and received what was considered a just pay for their labor.[23]

The freed slaves were able to fully integrate themselves into Puerto Rico's society. It cannot be denied that racism has existed in Puerto Rico since racism is something that exists in every country, however, racism in Puerto Rico did not exist to the extent of other places in the New World, possibly because of the following factors:

* In the 8th century, nearly all of Spain was conquered (711 — 718), by the Muslim Moors who had crossed over from North Africa. The first blacks were brought to Spain during Arab domination by North African merchants. By the middle of the 13th century all of the Iberian peninsula had been reconquered. A section of the city of Seville, which once was a Moorish stronghold, was inhabited by thousands of blacks. Blacks became freeman after converting to Christianity and lived fully integrated in Spanish society. Black women were highly sought after by Spanish males. Spain's exposure to people of color over the centuries accounted for the positive racial attitudes that were to prevail in the New World. Therefore, it was no surprise that the first conquistadors who arrived to the island, intermarried with the native Taínos and later with the African immigrants.[7]
* The Catholic Church played an instrumental role in the human dignity and social integration of the black man in Puerto Rico. The church insisted that every slave be baptized and converted to the Catholic faith. In accordance to the church's doctrine, master and slave were equal before the eyes of God and therefore brothers in Christ with a common moral and religious character. Cruel and unusual punishment of slaves was considered a violation of the fifth commandment.[7]
* When the gold mines were declared depleted in 1570 and mining came to an end in Puerto Rico, the vast majority of the white Spanish settlers left the island to seek their fortunes in the richer colonies such as Mexico and the island became a Spanish garrison. The majority of those who stayed behind were either black or mulattos (of mixed race). By the time Spain reestablished her commercial ties with Puerto Rico, the island had a large multiracial population. Even though one of the reasons that the Spanish Crown put the Royal Decree of Graces of 1815 into effect was to "whiten" the island's population by offering attractive incentives to non-Hispanic Europeans, the new arrivals continued to intermarry with the native islanders. By 1868, the majority of the population of Puerto Rico was interracially mixed.[7]


African influence in Puerto Rican culture

The descents of the former African slaves became instrumental in the development of Puerto Rico's political, economic and cultural structure. They overcame many obstacles and have made their presence felt in their contributions to the island's entertainment, sports, literature and scientific institutions. Their contributions and heritage can still be felt today in Puerto Rico's art, music, cuisine, and religious beliefs in everyday life. In Puerto Rico, March 22 is known as "Abolition Day" and it is a holiday celebrated by everyone.[31]

[edit] Language

Some African slaves spoke "Bozal" Spanish, a mixture of Portuguese, Spanish, and the language spoken in the Congo. The African influence in the Spanish spoken in the island can be traced to the many words from African languages that have become a permanent part of Puerto Rican Spanish (and, in some cases, English).[32]

Music

Puerto Rican musical instruments such as la clave (also known as par de palos or "two sticks"), drums with stretched animal skin such as bongos or congas, and Puerto Rican music-dance forms such as la bomba or la plena are likewise rooted in Africa. The Bomba represents the strong African influence in Puerto Rico. Bomba is a music, rhythm and dance that was brought by West African slaves to the island of Puerto Rico.[33]

The Plena is another form of folkloric music of Puerto Rico of African origin. The Plena was brought to Ponce by blacks who immigrated north from the English-speaking islands south of Puerto Rico. The Plena is a rhythm that is clearly African and very similar to Calypso, Soca and Dance hall music from Trinidad and Jamaica.[34]

The Bomba and Plena were played during the festival of Santiago (St. James), since slaves were not allowed to worship their own gods, and soon developed into countless styles based on the kind of dance intended to be used at the same time; these include leró, yubá, cunyá, babú and belén. The slaves celebrated baptisms, weddings, and births with the "bailes de bomba". Slaveowners, for fear of a rebellion, allowed the dances on Sundays. The women dancers would mimic and poke fun at the slave owners. Masks were and still are worn to ward off evil spirits and pirates. One of the most popular masked characters is the "Vejigante" (vey-hee-GANT-eh). The Vejigante is a mischievous character that stars in the Carnivals of Puerto Rico. Traditionally he wears a papier mache mask and a colorful robe.[35]
Puerto Rican Carnival Mask
Puerto Rican Carnival Mask

Until 1953, the Bomba and Plena were virtually unknown outside of the island until Puerto Rican musicians Rafael Cortijo (1928 — 1982) and Ismael Rivera (1931 — 1987) and the El Conjunto Monterrey orchestra introduced the Bomba and Plena to the world. What Rafael Cortijo did with his orchestra was to modernize these Puerto Rican folkloric rhythms with piano, bass, saxophones, trumpets, and other percussion instruments such as timbales, bongos, and replacing the typical barriles (skin covered barrels) with congas.[36]

Rafael Cepeda (1910 — 1996), also known as "The Patriarch of the Bomba and the Plena", was the patriarch of the Cepeda Family. The family is one of the most famous exponents of Puerto Rican folk music, with generations of musicians working to preserve the African heritage in Puerto Rican music. The family is well known for their performances of the bomba and plena folkloric music and are considered by many to be the keepers of those traditional genres.[37]

Listen to a "Potpourri of Plenas" interpreted by Rene Ramos

Cuisine

Puerto Rican cuisine also has a strong African influence. The melange of flavors that make up the typical Puerto Rican cuisine counts with the African touch. Pasteles, small bundles of meat stuffed into a dough made of grated plantain (sometimes combined with pumpkin, potatoes, plantains, or yautía) and wrapped in plantain leaves, were devised by African women on the island and based upon food products that originated in Africa.

The salmorejo, a local land crab creation, resembles Southern cooking in the United States with its spicing. The mofongo, one of the island's best-known dishes, is a ball of fried mashed plantain stuffed with pork crackling, crab, lobster, shrimp, or a combination of all of them. Puerto Rico's cuisine embraces its African roots, weaving them into its Indian and Spanish influences.[38]

[edit] Religion
Santeria artifacts

The African slaves bought with them their traditional religious beliefs. Even though they were converted into Christianity, the European Spanish, upon their arrival to Puerto Rico they did not abandon their African religious practices altogether. Santeria is a religion created between the diverse images drawn from the Catholic Church and the representational deities of the African Yoruba ethnic group of Nigeria.[39]

In Santería there are many deities who respond to one "top" or "head" God. These deities, which are said to have descended from heaven to help and console their followers, are known as "Orishas." According to Santeria the Orishas are the ones who chooses the person whom it will watch over.[40]

Unlike other religions where the a worshiper is closely identified with his sect (such as Christianity) the worshiper is not always a "Santero". Santeros are the priests and the only official practitioners ("Santeros" are not to be confused with Puerto Rico's craftsmen who carve and create religious statues from wood and are also called Santeros). A person becomes a Santero if he passes certain tests and has been chosen by the Orishas.[39]"
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Now, just because you lived in Puerto Rico for a few does not mean anything. You don't know the island inside and out. If I remember correctly, you said all your friends drove BMW's and Mercedes.

Here are some notable people with African ancestory..

"Notable Puerto Ricans of African Ancestry

The following Puerto Ricans of African descent have notability in their respective fields, either in Puerto Rico, the United States, and/or internationally:

* Rick Aviles - comedian and actor
* Carmelo Anthony - basketball player
* Juan Morel Campos - composer
* Dr. Pedro Albizu Campos - lawyer, Nationalist leader
* Dr. Jose Celso Barbosa - medical doctor, sociologist, and politician
* Wilfred Benitez - boxer
* Carmen Belen Richardson - actress
* Jose Campeche - painter
* Rosie Perez - actress
* Dr. Jose Ferrer Canales - educator, writer and activist
* Bobby Capo - musician, composer
* Roberto Clemente - baseball player
* Orlando "Peruchin" Cepeda - baseball player
* Rafael Cepeda - folk musician and composer
* Jesús Colón - writer and politician
* Rafael Cordero - educator
* Jose "Cheo" Cruz - baseball player
* Tite Curet Alonso - composer
* Carlos Delgado - baseball player
* Sylvia Del Villard - activist and actress
* Cheo Feliciano - salsa singer
* Ruth Fernandez - singer and actress
* Pedro Flores - composer
* Juano Hernandez - actor
* Rafael Hernandez - musician and composer
* Emilio "Millito" Navarro - baseball player
* Victor Pellot - baseball player
* Ernesto Ramos Antonini - Speaker of the House
* Pedro Rosa Nales - News anchor/ Reporter
* Mayra Santos-Febres - writer, poet, essayist, screenwriter, and college professor
* Arturo Alfonso Schomburg - educator and historian
* Félix Trinidad - boxer
* Juan Evangelista Venegas - boxer
* Otilio "Bizcocho" Warrington - comedian and actor
* Bernie Williams - baseball player
"

You tell me if any of those people have been discriminated agaisnt in Puerto Rico, other than the people that are with the U.S! (Those that want Puerto Rico to be a state). When Tito Trinidad fought, even if he lost--everyone waited for him in the airport and drove with him home. Hundreds and maybe thousands and thousands of people. You call that racist?

"The Spanish decree of 1789 allowed the slaves to earn or buy their freedom. However, this did little to help them in their situation and eventually many slaves rebelled, most notably in the revolt against Spanish rule known as the "Grito de Lares. On March 22, 1873, slavery was abolished in Puerto Rico." Now, if you know what "El Grito de Lares" is, you will know who Pedro Albizu Campos is and you will know he is of Puerto Rican\African decent. Many still follow his views today. What you call "racism" in Puerto Rico is nothing compared to what it is in the United States. It does not amount to what the people in Dominican Republic have done to the Haitians, neither. All in all, color is a factor in all society, in different aspects of course.

ANTIHAVERHILL · 1 year ago

Good Job cut and pasting Wiki definition

RedMenace · 1 year ago

Wisdom,
You're blathering now. Firstly, Puerto Rico freed the
slaves, when??? 3/22/1873.

Well, the United States freed them on 9/22/1863. A
full ten years before Puerto Rico did.

And saying that Puerto Rico's racism is nowhere
near the United States is ridiculous.

It's funny, for being such a 'racist' nation, we sure do
take care of the very many minorities that can come
to this country, sign up for every program, contribute
NOTHING back, and get EVERY consideration.

Geez, I wonder, if I went to ANY OTHER NATION in
the WORLD would they do that for me? Name one.

ANTIHAVERHILL · 1 year ago

Lets talk modern day Puerto Rico

THE UNTOLD TRUTH

By Rafael Martínez Alequín

The Democratic primary in Puerto Rico is seen as an historical event where average Puerto Ricans are able to cast their vote to select the party nominee for the office of President of the United States. But, they do not have the right to vote for U.S. President or members of Congress.

The Puerto Rican Democratic primary and the increase in the number of Latino voters for president of the United States has opened an opportunity to dispel the notion that Puerto Rico is a colorblind society.

Sadly, racism is as alive and well in the United States and in Puerto Rico today as it was in years gone by. Some even suggest that Puerto Rico is a mulatto society.

In a recent edition of the New York Times, Juan Manuel García Passalacqua a leading political analyst states: “On the U.S. mainland, Obama is black, but not in Puerto Rico. Here he is a mulatto and this is a mulatto society. People here are perfectly prepared to vote for someone who looks like them for president of the United States.”

I disagree with Mr. García Passalacqua's premise. I was born and raised in Puerto Rico. As a child I witnessed first hand the discrimination against Black Puerto Ricans and mulattoes . They were the ones who tended the land and did the menial jobs that White Puerto Ricans would not.

When the Hilton Hotel was opened in San Juan, the speaker of the House of Representatives, the late Ernesto Ramos Antonini, was ejected from the ceremony — because he was Black! The specter of racism has always haunted Puerto Rican society. This extends to the politics of the moment.

A conversation with a friend who prefers to remain anonymous, was related to me. He received a telephone call from his mother in Puerto Rico. She told him “We will not vote for a n----r.”

Mr. José Nazario Solá, a board member of various Latino organizations in New York said: “From work and contacts with Puerto Rican social service providers in Puerto Rico, their comments clearly indicate that in Puerto Rico there exists racist attitudes that impact adversely on services to the population.”

Mr. Luis Vassallo, a manager with a company in lower Manhattan said:
“I was born and raised in El Barrio (Spanish Harlem). A Puerto Rican friend of my family told my aunt that she was always welcome in her home, but not her husband — he was Black.’”

I have visited Puerto Rico frequently. I have heard the racial epithets uttered by Puerto Ricans from all social backgrounds against darker Puerto Ricans. Their favorite innuendo is “yo no quiero ese negro aquí” (I don’t want the Blacks here)

Senator Clinton told Puerto Ricans at an event in the island, that if she becomes President she would fight for the island's right to vote directly for President of the United States. However, she “forgot” to tell them that it would require a constitutional amendment.

Meanwhile, back to the Puerto Rican primary next Sunday. According to the polls and the political pundits, Senator Clinton is the favorite to win there. However, the pundits have failed to mention that race is as big a factor in Puerto Rico as it is in the States.

chimpy · 1 year ago

M.H.
I don't agree with some things danversgirl has said but never did she mention this woman's race and in fact she went out of her way to say "women these days" and question "why is it that other women can't do it and I can?" regarding raising kids as a single parent, not why can't Hispanic women, or why can't Puerto Ricans. She didn't bring race into the mix, you did. Other people here talked race also, but not her on this thread.

The fact is this woman did commit the crimes and comes from Lawrence, and is Hispanic, and there is no dad involved, so you are right, people assumed she was on assistance, etc. etc.
statistically it is probably the truth, but the real issue is the disregard for her own kids, and obviously the woman has some issues where she is on meds and drinking, this does not put anyone in a position to make good choices, so you may find a bit of compassion for her, but many others will not regardless of race.

Disgusted · 1 year ago

Thank you!!!!!!!!!!!! What is wrong with this picture? Why is it so far from reality that this girl may have a job and just made a poor judgement call? Racist people need to stop ruining this world with their sterotypes, as I am sure that you all have your own dirt and skeletons in your closets!

clue · 1 year ago

She's from Methuen.Read the article.

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

"Good Job cut and pasting Wiki definition"


Obviously! That's why I quoted it. It's funny because you did the same thing and someone said the same thing you just said to me. Hypocrite or what?

danversgirl · 1 year ago

Im not racist there are bad people of all races. if you go to the salem dta you will see all the "white" crackhead looking moms. Im saying for all races to get a grip on there lives and start stepping up. I also comend you for stepping up to the plate and giving your children hopefully a better and safer enviorment for you children to live in. How would you feel if you ex drove drunk with your children in the car?

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

Redmenace,

I am not speaking of the government. We know the government looks out for it's immigrants. In this country we have laws that protect us, like the Declaration of Independence, Bill of Rights, etc. I am speaking of people like Rosie.

1. a belief or doctrine that inherent differences among the various human races determine cultural or individual achievement, usually involving the idea that one's own race is superior and has the right to rule others.

That is the definition of racism. How can someone in Puerto Rico be racist against their own race? Prejudice, maybe. Racist? No. Redmenace, I understand you but I'm not talking about the government helping immigrants. Puerto Rico was ruled by Spain during the time, Spaniards. It was not how it is today. Most of the Spaniards left to seek treasures elsewhere. What did woman did is absolutely wrong, no doubt about that. You can't blame the Latino race for it though. You see, when I drive around Lawrence at 9:00 AM I see white men and woman outside of the bars. Should I blame all Caucausian men and women for that?

RedMenace · 1 year ago

What the hell does white people hanging outside of
bars have to do with this???

And just for the hell of it, these 'white people' of which you speak, were they endangering anyone's lives whilst
standing outside these bars? Were they a threat to
anyone when you cast your gaze upon them?

She was driving drunk, drugged with CHILDREN
in the car, endangering their lives, her own
children. A total disregard for them. That's a barbaric
act by a knuckle-dragging miscreant.

To point that out is not wrong. And as far as I'm
concerned, it can't be pointed out enough.

Lawrencian!!!! · 1 year ago

That's right because it's one excuse after the other with these mothers. Want to push out babies but don't want to work. Proud to say that I rather struggle than live off the system thats for sure and lead a straight life and teach my children right from wrong.

danversgirl · 1 year ago

I couldnt agree with you more!!!!!

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

Redmenace, I know what she did was completely wrong, but to blame an entire race for her actions? Let's start talking about people as human beings not by their ethnic background. I brought up the Caucasian men and women I see at the bar on South Broadway St. every day because I'm asking you, should I blame your entire race? I remember a few months ago I was in a cab.. a white lady was running and she stopped the cab, got in. She was crying and extremely drunk. She did not want to look at any of us (it was dark). When the cab driver turned the light on, we were left in awe by the swollen eyes, bruised lip, swollen and bloody nose. Her boyfriend did that to her at a bar. That incident did not make the papers because they did not call the police. Should I blame an entire race for getting drunk and beating their wives simply because she drank the guys left over beers? That's incredibly if you ask me. Again, that's irrelevant to this conversation but I am just trying to explain you cant blame the entire Latino race over this. Yes, many of them do act this way and in Lawrence, most of the crime is being done by Latinos. That does not mean every single Latino in the nation is the same way. Not all Caucasian men and women are racist, right? Since Rosie is a proud racist, should all be blamed for her ridiculous words? No. Now, as a human being, what this lady did is irresponsible and she should pay for her actions. I think they should remove the children from her custody indefinitely. I do not know her so I can't say "she was a good mother" like everyone else might say but to drink, pop pills and drive with your children in the car, that's completely outof this world.

CRESPOLIFE!! · 1 year ago

it wasnt rite at all what she did but your rite her kids will be back in her custody and she will be living her normal life again!! SO STOP HATING ON THE LADY!!

RedMenace · 1 year ago

But Crespo, she will be living her normal life again on my
dime. Because there isn't a doubt in my mind that she's
on assistance. So why shouldn't I 'hate on this lady'. She's
taking my money and treating her children as throw-aways.
Damn right I'm gonna hate on this lady. And I use the
word 'lady' in the loosest possible fashion.

And please, for the love of God, learn how to spell and
punctuate.

rosie · 1 year ago

Cesspool Please. You're embarrassing yourself. Go to Lawrence High. Learn how to spell. Learn how to ATTEMPT to make an intelligent sentence. THEN try to hang with the big people. I pray to GOD this woman has her kids taken away from her. To make excuses after excuses for willful wanton dangerous behaviors as it applies to a certain culture only serves to enhance the majorities perception of your kind. The total and blatent disregard for the laws of MY country, blatent disregard of the lives of children, grandmothers, ANYONE and use excuses for illegal, dangerous and inccomprehensible behaviors is so classic of your kind.Perhaps this woman and the little man who punched his 2 year old in the face should get together and commiserate over their unfair treatment.Add the kids who fled the cops for no reaason and smashed into a tree. The ones who killed the grandmother by staging an accident to collect insurance for free, They were having a bad day.They made a mistake, let them go on to kill morte people. Its not YOU having to pay for their "mistakes:

Thoughts · 1 year ago

Did any of the PD Gang rush out to try and take advantage of her? I bet it was a thought for sure. Maybe it didn't happen because a good cop was around.

ANTIHAVERHILL · 1 year ago

My Favorite from the Police Log....Typical Behavior

Arrest: Ana Quezada, 33, 435 High St., refusing to produce a license or registration, exhibiting the license of another to conceal her identity, driving after revocation, 410 Essex St., 11:20 a.m.

run run run · 1 year ago

I thought that when you were pulled over for driving after revocation you were supposed to take off and try to avoid nailing poles and houses. Some people never learn, now she is in trouble with the bad police.

danversgirl · 1 year ago

She must have realized there were kids in the car so she didnt!

All American Girl · 1 year ago

Darn another one on the taxpayers payroll.

Disgusted · 1 year ago

Oh why, do you collect as well? So are you at work right now? Sounds like you know the system pretty well there lady!

All American Girl · 1 year ago

Disgusted, I am very much a lady. Thank You! And since I am at work, I take it your not. I do know the people who use the system, after all I work "Defending the Wrongfully Accused". As your were saying....Why don't I collect?... Well that would be fraud. and I'd rather live by the law then to break them. Next case please!

Disgusted · 1 year ago

O.K. so here we are again, you must not very good at defnse since it seems that you have a one track mind. And ,yes I am at work where most of the employess are from P.R., D.R. and other places as well. Should I spell it out for you or do you know what the abbreviations stand for? U.S.A., A.S.S., etc.

All American Girl · 1 year ago

Disgusted, you critique my spelling, I do beleive the word is 'Defense". Glad to hear that your job hires diversity.

All American Girl · 1 year ago

FYI.....Name calling shows your maturity level. ZERO!

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

On the other hand, when it comes to media, government, etc.. you hardly ever see anyone of color.

rosie · 1 year ago

Maybe because they obey the laws of the country they inhabit?Thye are quietly making their places in society. I've had the pleasur of working with many of these fine folk and they know what pride, hard work,love of country is. we WILL see more of people of color making it big amd I say to them GO FOR IT! They work hard, they have a lovely culture, they are happy to be in a cpuntry with no holocausts (for now no holocausts anyway) they enhance the country, they do not come here and destroy it like port ricans do; they do not come here for a free ride. They respect LIFE and they embrace it. Perhaps your people could learn from them? How silly of me.Why should they. They relsih a free ride

RedMenace · 1 year ago

Right, it's totally whitebread. I must be hallucinating when
I see that black guy running for President.

Efrain, Methuen · 1 year ago

For those who are fixated on her race and the fact that she is from Puerto Rico, you are an official first class moron.

This poor girl has an issue that needs to be addressed by both the courts and her self.
The one thing that should be agreeable here is that she put the lives of those poor
Children, her self and us in danger with out concern.

By the way you racist moron I am Puerto Rican and look at the big words I used
and spelled them correctly. The icing on the cake is that I am at work “yes I
have a job,” don’t drink or pop pills and will be going home to my kids, which I
take care of with my sexy Latin wife.

Idiot!

ohoh · 1 year ago

HOW MANY DADDIES WAS IT FOR THE 3 KIDS ??

number · 1 year ago

Six

Efrain, Methuen · 1 year ago

It is me again. I am sad to see that people are still so wrong in this life and ugly in there own skin.

I read Lawrence, Latino and so on all of which have nothing to do with it.

You must live in Methuen with you shifty Police Department and Town officials.

Ignorant Moron.

Lukas · 1 year ago

The word used to describe the police and town officials has no 'f' in it.

Shaggy · 1 year ago

IT'S ME AGAIN.... Here's a bozo who is ticked off at people using labels and stereotypes but it's alright for you to do it. JOKER

ANNOYED WITH RACIST PPL · 1 year ago

wow all you people are so lame talking about race & where shes' from....EVERY RACE HAS COMMITED A CRIME!! I DO AGREE WITH MOST OF YOU SHE WAS WRONG FOR GETTING IN THE CAR & PUTTING HE CHILDREN IN DANGER & OTHER PEOPLE WHO WERE OUT THERE DRIVING. THERE'S NO NEED TO JUDGE RACE, SEX, MARITAL STATUS ETC ETC......THE WHOLE POINT OF IT ALL IS THAT SHE WAS WRONG END OF STORY.......


WHAT A BUNCH OF RACIEST FOOLS HERE TALKING SO MUCH CRAP. YOU HAVE NOTHING ELSE BETTER TO DO THEN SIT HER ON A COMPUTER & GO BACK & FORTH & ARGUE???? SHOULDN'T YOU BE WORKING???? HAHAHA

DMA · 1 year ago

I come on this website once or twice a day to read the news and see if I can catch some intellectually stimulating opinions. Sad to say that is rarely the case...It's always the same angry people lashing out and passing judgement. Most of you make no sense... Now, don't get me wrong, I for the most part think most of these stories are horendus...but can't you make some valid points without name calling and stupid comments?
Esp. danversgirl...you are ignorant

danversgirl · 1 year ago

thank you DMA

Offended · 1 year ago

so, you're obviously one of the people here on a daily basis passing judgement? your kids at the Ivy League universities must be so proud of you.

dj · 1 year ago

all of you people commenting here like if you all neve goy drunk the girl just did a stupid mistake maybe now she has learned fom it

Scott68 · 1 year ago

it has nothing to do with getting drunk DJ. It has to do with the fact she got behind the wheel of her car and put her 3 young childrens lives at stake. That's the issue.

rosie · 1 year ago

so many stupid mistakes sigh, so many lives taken from drunk driving sigh, 3 kids and a drunk mother on drugs,,sigh,,was just a mistake, would it have been "just a mistake if she killed your loved ones??OPEN your eyes.

Walter Winchell · 1 year ago

And we have this weeks winner of the D.F.T.N.U. award!! Congratulations Miss Nieves, how does it feel to be the "dead from the neck up" of the week ?? WHAT ARE YOU STUPID!?!?!? Driving around drunk with your littl ones onboard and also under the influence of prescription drugs ? What's the matter with you any way? Didn't mommy and daddy teach you any better? Didn't thet teach you any values? What do you think would have happened to you if your kids got hurt in the accident? You'd really be uo the creek wouldn't you. Nothing but a stupid broad who could care less about the welfare and safety of your children. HOWS THAT MAKE YOU FEEL?? HOPE YOU GET 5 YEARS IN THE CAN FOR THAT!!!!!! BAAAAAAD KITTY!!!!

rosie · 1 year ago

Walter walter walter.Don't be silly. She made a "mistake' perhaps if she became paralyzed from the neck down she ould learn. And her mommi and ???which daddy??? did not teach her because those people expect US to teach THEIR kids right and wrong. So it's not her fault. Was a mistake is all. These peoples faces should be splattered on the front page of the newspapers. If you can't take care of your kids (as in no driving after drinking and popping drugs for your "mood disorder") then tie those tubes and give the kids up.

parent_of_4_kids · 1 year ago

Don't you think there are several people going way away from the topic at hand? The article is about a mother who made ignorant, stupid, and potentially life threatening actions. It is NOT about race, welfare recipients, salvery, or blatant racism. Let's keep on track here, keep comments to whether or not you think the woman was right or wrong and have reasonable debates on those comments. Save the vitrolic attitude to the correct forums. If you can't manage this, start a chat site somewhere and vent there, I don't want to hear it.

rosie · 1 year ago

Did someone appoint this broad the boss of blogs while I was hard at work??WE will type whatever the HELL WE want and wherever the hell we want. Freedom of speach...freedom of the press.GOD BLESS AMERICA.pARENT DONT YOU HAVE KIDS YOU NEED TENDING TO? oR ARE YOU ONE OF THEM THAT EXPECTS EVERYONE ELSE TO DO IT WHILE YOU SIT YOUR AZZ HERE/sorry for the caps i was over exhuberant lol

Walter Winchell · 1 year ago

That's right Rosie, let 'er have it. I agree with you on this,who iis she to tell us how to talk ? That's the reason why the E.T. lets us blog on here. When we've had a rough day it's nice to have this means to vent so that way we don't take it out on others around us. We only tell it like it is and some people just caaaaaan't take it. throw the book at her .

All American Girl · 1 year ago

HEY PEOPLE, YOU GOT TO READ THE STUFF FROM CREEPY "CREPOLIFE". SHE CLEARLY STATES THE P.R 'S ARE RULING THIS COUNTRY.

parent_of_4_kids · 1 year ago

you just don't get it do you? The article has nothing to do with what nationality she was, whether or not she's citizen, whether or not she's on welfare, if her ancestors were slaves, and if there is a father in or out of the picture. Stick to the topic or just don't talk at all.

All American Girl · 1 year ago

If you don't like to read it....not hear it.....comprehend, then go away. Freedom of speech. By the way were are your kids?

All American Girl · 1 year ago

Parent, she must be a friend of yours. Was it at your housewhere the BBQ took place and she drove away with her kids and you let her go? Guilt getting to you? LOL, What are your _ 4 kids doing, while you are here. Playing with empty beer cans, and precription bottles.

Skyla · 1 year ago

Yes, American Girl, if she's WHITE her autistic, dyslexic, kids which also suffer from ADD most likely are playing with their step father's (who is also a pedophile) empty beer cans and her "prescription bottles".

rosie · 1 year ago

LOl get this broad. This make me roar. God I had a busy hard day at work today and reading this '..or just don't type at all" from this airhead cracked me up. Parent LOLOL thanks you must be the comic relief.

rosie · 1 year ago

LOL All American they can't RULE their bowel movements. How the hell do they think they can "RULE" anything? Crack addicts do not make good rulers. My momma done told me that.

rosie · 1 year ago

crepo4life appears to have lost any kind of grasp on reality. Either she stopped taking her meds or she needs them badly. She babbles senselessly. She can't construct a cohesive sentence; she can't spell basic first grade words; she "shouts" the sillyest nonsensical things; she flips her topic from one half sentence to the rest of that sentence. And she has no idea WHAT anyone in here is even typing about. Sadly pathetic the poor thing

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

RedMenace, I'm typing about Puerto Rico, man. Not the U.S. I was responding to ANTI, not to you. Rosie, many Puerto Ricans are of African decent and of color. Who are you speaking of? You don't watch "The First 48" huh? Neither do you watch "To Catch A Predator".

Shaggy · 1 year ago

Wisdom1st is correct. Almost all pedophiles are caucasian. The same is true for school shooters and serial killers. Some exceptions would be the Virgina Tech massacre and the DC snipers.

rosie · 1 year ago

Correction. many ARRESTED pedophiles are caucasion. Latinos accept incest as freely as they accept a free ride. They're not reported because its accepted in their culture. The africans and haitians I worked with were definitely NOT puerto rican. 1. they WORKED 2. They worked hard and they were furthering their education and improving their lives 3, They were GREATFUL and respectful not greedy and destructive.

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

Where did you work with Africans, Beverly Hills? Latino culture doesn't accept that. It doesn't happen often because they pay the consequences before police get their hands on them. That's the difference. YOU PEOPLE don't do a thing about it. Then you act like you never saw it coming. Just ask Professor 40 from Andover. If you don't know who he is, do your research. The thing is, us Latinos deal with our anger in a different way than YOUR people do. When was the last time you watched the news and saw a Puerto Rican kid wake up in the middle of the night and kill his parents and siblings? If it happens, it's an isolated incident. This is a regular occurance in YOUR culture. If a Puerto Rican kid asks his mother, "May I borrow the car" and the mom says, "No". That's what it is, "No". To a white kid, if the mother says no its a "F-you, I'm taking it anyways". I never thought of this until one of YOUR people explained it to me!

HeresaHint · 1 year ago

Where the hell did you hear that incest is accepted in our culture? That comment is so ridiculous.

chimpy · 1 year ago

Wis,

You're going to hate the news coming out today about YOUR PEOPLE. I guess just a couple more "isolated cases". Norrmally I would not give you a hard time, but I'm sick of your spewing off and using the "YOUR PEOPLE" crap. You are way up on the list of people that I care to listen too, while some of the racists you argue with are at the bottom. I don't expect you to care where you fall on my list of repected opinions, but really, what's the deal? Do you hate Caucasians as much as some of these people hate Hispanics? It's really OK if you do, that's your choice, but if not then your arguments are wearing thin. I can start making ridiculous generalizations too. How about; The majority of school massacres are done by white kids because all the latinos already dropped out. How about; All the drug dealers are Latino because YOUR PEOPLE were raised in countries were it was acceptable to grow and sell crops of weed, cocaine, etc. so it is just naturally engrained into the culture. Those comments are ridiculous, although I could argue there is some logic in there, just like you about your ridiculous blanket statements. It's all a load of crap, it just comes down to grasping at insults to try and deflect ones thrown your way. There's a lot of people, including me, going off on all sorts of tangents and spewing opinions, I don't think it is "evil" of the Trib to allow like some posters who are easily outraged, it is good old airing of opinions (and insults) that we can pick and choose to engage in or not. I'm down with some of what you're saying, but my opinion is you're devolving to match the level of some of the ideas you are oppossed to.

me2in=lawrencewithtrees · 1 year ago

Officers found a bottle of rum and a prescription bottle of Depakote in the car, Haggar said. According to the Drugs.com Web site, Depakote is a drug used to treat migraine headaches, bipolar and seizure disorders. Warnings about the drug tell the user not to drink alcohol while taking Depakote.

WHO CARES ABOUT THIS INFORMATION? OH...wait....SHE NEEDS AN EXCUSE FOR BREAKING THE LAW. NOT HER FAULT AMIGOS, THE WARNINGS WERE IN ENGLISH. NO HABLA ESPANOL.

Nieves told police she had just left a cookout. Her children — ages 3, 5 and 9 — were released to their grandmother

WHY NOT RELEASE THEM TO THE FATHER? WAIT...FATHERS? DON'T KNOW WHO THEY ARE? MAYBE THEY WERE ALL AT THE PARTY. BET THEY GOT THE BOOZE AT NH LIQUOR STORE AFTER TRADING IN THEIR MASS FOODSTAMPS FOR CASH. THEN THE DRUGS WERE FREE FROM MASS HEALTH.

MAYBE THIS IS ALL MY FAULT FOR PAYING TAXES AND SUPPORTING THE MOTHER, CHILDREN, GRANDMOTHER....

Brain Malfunction · 1 year ago

Depekote is also used to treat nerve damage as well. Maybe the nerve in her brain is damaged? Thus causing the brain to malfunction. hahahahaha

TRUTH HURTS · 1 year ago

Parent, I agree with American. Your a loser.

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

She should pay just like every Caucasian female who has murdered their children and blame depression on it. Just ask Andrea Yates, she can tell you all about it--after killing her five children in a bathtub.

" Crack addicts do not make good rulers. My momma done told me that."

I know, just ask YOUR PEOPLE that come from Andover, Manchester, Salisbury, etc looking for $200 worth of crack in Lawrence. They come in with their nice little red corvette, get their fix and vanish until a few days later. They are just like you, Rosie.. prejudice. Every Latino they see walking down the street they think they are crack dealers, LOL.

rosie · 1 year ago

They're crack dealers crack addicts and heroin addicts. we dont think little man we KNOW

rosie · 1 year ago

no poro ricans kill their kids first. or just punch them in the face and break a few bones here and there, take a walk in the pedi section of lawrence general. its filled with kids taken away from you people for abuse and neglect and Oh lest i foget, HIV, your classy women who let any one with a dick pork them and then stab their wivces, drive drunk and under the influence of drugs not to be taken with alcohol beat the crap out of their babies. Prejudice you bet. you people are evil

Gangstalicious · 1 year ago

Rosie, you work in the pedi section of Lawrence General? Or were you a patient on that floor? Sounds like that's the floor you'd be admitted to.

HeresaHint · 1 year ago

To say that all PUERTO ricans are evil is ignorant. Yes, SOME Puerto Ricans do, kill or hit there kids but so do whites, blacks and asians. Of course you will find hurt Puerto Rican kids and kids that are brutally beat up on in Lawrence's General Hospital. Lawrence is obviously made up of Hispanics.
And the comment about having no class and sleeping around has nothing to do with race. There are plenty of white women who will throw themselves at anyone also.

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

Rosie isn't your real name is it? Trust me, there are more Caucasian men and women with mental problems then Puerto Ricans I can tell you that much. Then again, who am I to judge, I can care less. I don't blame the entire race for it though like you, Rosie. I don't really believe in Karma because it can happen to anyone on any given day but... it will get back to you some day. One day you will be in need, in a life or death situation and the only person to save you will be a Latino. Let's see what you do then.

Johnny Pino · 1 year ago

"I know, just ask YOUR PEOPLE that come from Andover, Manchester, Salisbury, etc looking for $200 worth of crack in Lawrence. They come in with their nice little red corvette, get their fix and vanish until a few days later. They are just like you, Rosie.. prejudice. Every Latino they see walking down the street they think they are crack dealers, LOL."

That's what my stupid nephew, Sam, was doing....driving his Expedition from N. Andover to buy crack from some Puerto Rican dope dealers.
"Arrest: Samuel Pino, 48, 180 Lancaster Road, North Andover, possession of cocaine, South Union and Market streets, 1:18 a.m."

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

Chimpy,

You are correct, I am stooping down to their level when I make such comments. I actually love everyone alike. I don't care what color or where you are from, if you are cool with me then I am cool with you. I also stated in one of my comments that I had two white mentors growing up, one from Andover and one from Manchester and they both helped me tons. I am not racist and I do not hate Caucasians at all. I do hate racists though. I do hate people that think their race is superior to others and nothing is wrong within it. No country, no race is perfect--everyone has their flaws. This is our flaw. The thing is, most of the people that are acting wild are Latinos that grew up here. (Speaking on Puerto Ricans). Therefore, they are not straight out of Puerto Rico. Example: my brother lives in Tampa and he explained to me that many "Nuyoricans" that grew up in N.Y are moving to Orlando and now it is being infested by crime. They grew up in NY. Everything they learned was in NY and most of them speak broken Spanish. It's funny when someone says, "Another Latino on the paper". Hello! We are in Lawrence. Lawrence is pretty much a Latino community. Many Mexicans and Guatemalans are starting to move in to Lawrence. Let's see what they bring to the table. Hopefully it's something positive. I agree with you though. See, I can definitely admit my mistakes but some people here have egos three times bigger than them.

Gangstalicous · 1 year ago

Hey Anti, you seem to know a lot about those Honda Civics, with the lawn mower mufflers. Seeing as gasoline is so expensive these days, I was thinking of getting one. How's the estimated gas mileage, with the lawn mower exhaust? And a court appointed lawer is provided by the Bill Of Rights, Sixth Amendment, so what's your point?

Gangstalicious · 1 year ago

Hey Anti, you seem to know a lot about those Honda Civics, with the lawn mower mufflers. Seeing as gasoline is so expensive these days, I was thinking of getting one. How's the estimated gas mileage, with the lawn mower exhaust? And a court appointed lawer is provided by the Bill Of Rights, Sixth Amendment, so what's your point?

Mike · 1 year ago

The Tribune would do well to remind its readers of general respect as well as libel law and how the criminal system works. Someone is not guilty until convicted of a crime. While the law governing Internet forums is still up for interpretation and there is not clear precedent for how forums will be seen as opposed to tradiional editorial content, some law experts do believe that if a newspaper is informed of libelous content on their Web site, they do become responsible for it. Again, the Tribune would be well-served by informing posters that they should refrain from malicious statements, and commenting about someone as if they are guilty before they have been convicted.
Perhaps this article from a newspaper owned by the Tribune's parent company may be illmunating to some of you. Unfortunately it seems the Tribune does not share the integrity of its sister paper:

"Reintroducing our online forums
TAHLEQUAH DAILY PRESS —
Online readers of the Tahlequah Daily Press may have noticed we’ve added several new features, which we’ve told you about. We’ve also revived a couple of old ones that had fallen by the wayside.
Before CNHI bundled all its Web sites under one system, newspapers in the company were using a variety of Internet service providers. The one the Press was using allowed readers to comment on individual stories. Under the new system, while readers can still discuss stories, the postings are lumped under a discussion forum. This is more difficult to manage than individual postings, which could be screened by employees of the “target” newspaper, as well as through a program from the Web site administrator. Although the Press initially participated in this forum, we suspended it last year because so many people were complaining about the behavior of one or two posters. Although we asked these folks to refrain from inappropriate comments, they wouldn’t, and eventually, most participants dropped out. Several told us they did so because of one individual.
Now, the system is a bit more refined, and we can track posters and eliminate inappropriate comments, though there may be “lag time” before we’re able to do it. We look forward to the day when we can block those who would damage the integrity of the forum with malicious gossip, name-calling and outright lies. At any rate, we’ve decided to try it again, in the hope that we can offer readers an open forum for intelligent, thoughtful conversation about local current events. Anyone who’s interested in getting involved can sign up on our Web site (www.tahlequahdailypress.com). We invite everyone who shares our goal of informing, discussing, entertaining and persuading – even if that means heated but fair argument – to jump on the bandwagon. The forum has been open for nearly three weeks now, and a few people have already ventured onto it.
For anyone tempted to start trouble, perhaps a quick civics lesson is in order. You are not entitled to “freedom of the press” simply because you can log onto a computer. The “freedom” belongs to those who “own” or at least work at the press in question, not to those who send in letters or participate in forums. There are still laws governing libel, character defamation and privacy invasion, and while we don’t expect readers to understand all the legal particulars, we do expect them to understand that if we can’t “prove” someone is guilty of a crime, immoral acts or other unsavory behavior, we shouldn’t print it. And although the general public has more latitude for online forums, we are nevertheless obliged to try, to every degree possible, to prevent readers from using our media to print those kinds of allegations, either.
For example, a poster shouldn’t write “Joe Blow committed an illegal act,” unless Joe Blow has been convicted of doing so. The contributor might instead say, “I disagree with what Joe Blow did” – but of course, in explaining what it was that Blow did, the poster should be able to back that up as well. Newspapers have “qualified privilege” to use a police log or court documents to report someone has been “arrested” on the “allegation” that he burglarized a home, or that he has been “charged” with the burglary, but we can’t say he “committed” the burglary until a court says he has. And further, if he is acquitted of said crime, we’re obliged to report that, too, and we shouldn’t bring up the fact that he was accused in future reference.
So, in our quest to maintain a legitimate “news” forum, we ask posters to remain civil, and to refrain from accusing anyone of wrongdoing they can’t prove, although they’re welcome to discuss criminal charges filed against individuals. Those who do not can expect their comments to be deleted. We remind these folks they can find a niche designed more for such discussion at www.tahlequahtattler.com. And if posters won’t cooperate, we may have to suspend the forum again...
More than ever, we want readers to become involved in the production of our newspaper. But we don’t want a few bad apples to spoil it for everyone else. Please respect the opinions of others; refrain from malicious attacks; stick to the issues at hand; and avoid gossip that can’t be proved. There’s a place for that, perhaps, but it’s not at a newspaper."

rosie · 1 year ago

A poro rican health care worker? hahahahaha they may clean my toilet perhaps. It's a rare one that further their education and when it involves long hours of study, hard work, serving OTHER people; it's a fluke. Can someone quote me the drop out rate of Lawrence high schook perhaps? The stats on the few that do graduate going on to college? While I'm at work those of you that are on the dole can look it up. and wisdom lol gotta love that name, Rose is my real name, passed on to me by my lily white great grandmother

danversgirl · 1 year ago

Wisdom1st i can definetly say that you are wrong in your statement about the mental health of whites vs spanish. I worked on the psych floor of holy family for 6yrs and the spanish population definatley over populated the whites. I am totally not racist or what not but i have to state the facts. Also its 50/50 for drug addicts

All American Girl · 1 year ago

Rosie, Danversgirl,
Love the comments.....

Free Money · 1 year ago

The spanish use that as a reason to get Social Security disability. Since many were kicked off welfare they were shown how to fool the system to get free money another way.

TRUTH HURTS · 1 year ago

Kudos, Rosie!!!

rosie · 1 year ago

The "latinos" (im REALLY trying to be politically correct here NOT) have "nervous conditions" that make them unable to work, That gets them SSDI, SSI, I believe is for those that WORKED anfand got disabled. Nervous theyre going to get caught perhaps.Danvers girl is correct. Lowell Detox is 90 % latinos and the detox is 98% opiates. Holy Family, both St Mikes and St Ds are 68% "latinos" Greater Lawrence Family Health Center, all 5 of them serves 95% Latinos; The Lawrence food pantries serve 90$ Latinos. This stuff isn't made up. Its very real. And its very sad. Get JOBS GO to school Get a REAL education, passing by crying the race card is not going to impress future employers. GET REAL people.

Wisdom1st · 1 year ago

Such a beautiful name for such a rotten person. Rosie, believe it or not there are Latinos working in the health care department. Sorry that I have to be the one to inform you on that. I heard there's a Nazi Lowrider initiation a few weeks from now, maybe you would like to be in attendance? @ Danversgirl, you are right. At the Holy Family, there were more Latinos than Whites ... not because there are more Latinos in the area than white but because we have more mental difficulties. :-X

erudite · 1 year ago

Mike, I agree with you completely and I read the entire piece from the Tahlequah Daily Press . Consider this from that article: "Although we asked these folks to refrain from inappropriate comments, they wouldn’t, and eventually, most participants dropped out."
Mike, I hope that's what will happen here...all respectable, intelligent, decent participants -- people of integrity --- will drop out and go elsewhere...there are plenty of other public forums. If we stop reading and feeding the fire, it will eventually die out. Even the regulars here will get tired of the same old, same old. Goodbye forever, Eagle Tribune (formerly the Lawrence Eagle Tribune).

chimpy · 1 year ago

Take your ball and go home

erudite · 1 year ago

Gladly. By the way, chimpy, your name suits you. Any relation to Bonzo?

chimpy · 1 year ago

Are you not one of the "respectable, intelligent, decent participants -- people of integrity"? Last I checked, those people refrained from childish insults and rode their high horse on to greener blogs. I guess you belong here with the zoo animals.

erudite · 1 year ago

Nope. I just like getting in the last word. Now get back to work, you slacker.
BANG! (sound of door slamming shut).

ASOXFANINTHESOUTH · 1 year ago

First good morning to all. I'll keep it short because I'm at work. I no longer live in the area but my mother lives in the area and I read the local paper daily to see how things are. I'm a young successful Hispanic male. I attended college and have my own financial investment practice in southern Florida. I grew up in a single parent household and my mother was never on drugs she never took government assistance and we never lived in the projects. I rather disgusted by the comment from both sides of the argument. In this day and age we still haven't come together as AMERICANS as we did when 9-11 happened. What the women did was wrong and she should and has to pay the price for making such a careless decision and lets leave it at that. The racist comments should be kept to yourselves and hopefully not passed on to your children and grandchildren. So to all good day.

AllAmericanGirl · 1 year ago

Very well said. You must be very proud of your mother. She did a great job keeping you grounded and focused. If you love this country and want to be here to make it a better place then by all means welcome, but if you disregard us and our flag then please leave. True American's do come in all sizes and colors, unfortunately actions create the sterotyping and as unfortunate as it is, it is a fact of our lives that we cannot avoid. Good Luck to you!

ASOXFANINTHESOUTH · 1 year ago

Thank you my mother is the reason I have become a successful and proud Hispanic man. Things in my former hometown will one day change maybe not in our lifetime but I hope they will. I regret to say that I would never raise children in Lawrence and every time I’m asked where I'm from I proudly say Lawrence and I get looks like but you’re not a drug dealer and you don't live in the projects. Not all that are from the city or that live in the city should be labeled by the stereotypical views that those that live outside of Lawrence have on its residents. There are many hard working families (Hispanic, White and Black) that live with in the city. So please I just ask of those that make such broad labeling of a certain culture based on what you read in a paper to first think about what the point is you want to make and second how would you feel if the stereotypical comments where being made about your culture.

dan051967 · 1 year ago

"CRESPOLIFE!!" - Either you are the stupid drunk mother who got locked up or you know her real well. And FYI - Some of us are not at work while posting here.

Walmart · 1 year ago

Sounds like she launched herself into the system (yet again)!!!

lisa · 1 year ago

Meloney..did captain haggar ask you for your number..what about officer(union president) aeillo..or sergento gallant...haha..real nice 'thoughts' for pointing out how messed up methuen's finest are!!! hitting on past female whom the public is supposed to trust!!! maybe you'll be with that guy..blanchette soon..behind bars where you all belong..you wackos!!!!
what a bunch of losers!!!!

FIT · 1 year ago

I do feel bad for the children, part of it is the fathers fault which he is a big loser his name is John Bouraphael, But most of all it is Melody's problem she's been in trouble with the law for 10 years now. She needs to grow up and start acting like a mature responsible mother so that when her kids do get older they wont be all messed up, BUt anyhow Melody is definitly at fault in this case open container of rum, prescription dugs, and leaving the scene of an accident. Grandma please take these kids and dont give them back until she realizes that she can be trusted and a MOM!!!