Author Archives: jasmine

About jasmine

Writer, busybody, lady. Jasmine Davila is a contributor to GapersBlock.com and DISGRASIAN.com.

Marion Barry Thanks Filipino Nurses, Insults Polish Community

Posted on May 31, 2012 by jasmine

So remember how former Washington DC mayor/current councilman Marion Barry had an issue with “dirty Asian shops” and then beefed with Filipino nurses? It appears he had a change of heart last week when, after being afflicted with a blood … Continue reading →

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The Case Of Marion Barry And Those Pesky Filipino Nurses

Posted on April 30, 2012 by jasmine

Does former DC mayor (and current DC city council member) Marion Barry have an Asian problem? First, he got into trouble when he criticized some Asian businesses in his district for being “dirty,” remarking that “We got to do something about … Continue reading →

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President Noynoy Of The Philippines Longs For Love

Posted on February 28, 2012 by jasmine

President Benigno “Noynoy” Aquino III of the Philippines is single but may be looking to change that, as reported by The Guardian: “Given the burdens of this office, if there were someone you could confide in, someone you could talk … Continue reading →

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