There's a certain type of conservative who is Italian American and that's who it's about. They worship Columbus, take pride in his cruelty, and credit the Italian race with civilizing the West. They love the shit out of Trump and all types of reactionary populist (or populist wannabes). They like the mob and treat mobsters as inspirational figures, ones who helped the US government fight against labor and communism. Just a very particular and specific kind of annoying political person. Sort of like the Italian version of a gusano.

But the truth is that we accidentally end up doing a little racism. It's hard to describe this kind of person without using slurs or lumping in all Italians. Italian people were discriminated against in US history. They were forced to live in slums, had fewer opportunities, and were interned during WWII. Some moved here because they were escaping fascism and they are not to blame.