The American Spectator

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p>Ozzie Guillen isn't any better than Delgado. After the White Sox won the World Series, Guillen rushed to Venezuela (with trophy in hand) to kiss the *** of Hugo Chavez. Upon return, Ozzie was granted U.S. citizenship. When the White Sox team made the customary winner's trip to the White House, Ozzie was a no-show. Ozzie can kiss me too! BR>-- Jack Hughes BR>Chicago, Illinois p>Ozzie may be a "vulgarian" in the proper (old) sense of the word, as are most baseball players. But Paul Beston (ditto the TAS headline writer), whose work I usually enjoy, sounds here more like a Yankee fan angry at the rise of the White Sox and the likelihood his team will be on vacation during the post season. p>As for Ozzie, here's this from Wednesday's Chicago Tribune : BR> BLOOCKQUOTE>Proud American Guillen relished his first Independence Day as a United States citizen. "It's awesome, but I have to work," said Guillen, who was sworn in with wife Ibis and son Oney on January 20. "I feel like I'm an American since I got here. I am who I am because of the United States. "I feel lucky and proud to be an American. A lot of people want to be in the position I am right now. I went through it and now I am (a citizen) and I enjoy it." /BLOCKQUOTE> BR>Vulgarian? BR> --

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