tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post1722917534627524502..comments2024-03-28T12:10:27.406-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: A State Budget Forum For Real People With Real StoriesBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22710137906819759382012-04-21T00:31:56.559-04:002012-04-21T00:31:56.559-04:00While this site eschews the pejorative, Mr. Scott ...While this site eschews the pejorative, Mr. Scott Armstrong is a bit historically dyslexic. The only reason government has ever intervened is the result of private sector failure to solve a pressing problem. Trust me, if the private sector would solve social problems, most progressives would welcome such a result. History proves government action is the result of private sector failure to meet the issues around since the Sermon on the Mount.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-9436704894921831752012-04-21T00:27:57.189-04:002012-04-21T00:27:57.189-04:00While many of us instinctively seek a compromise-b...While many of us instinctively seek a compromise-bipartisanship, this forum unfortunately shows the bifurcation present in government--one side is concerned about the implications of cuts in social services, the other side is AWOL or offering the 2nd string fully aware where they are heading. Knowing all those present, I am proud of messrs Boscola, Brennan, Freeman and Samuelson. While i never agree with all, they do redeem the import of the individual in making difference. Re-elect them all and by respective landslides.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30527860823731808652012-04-18T06:04:01.081-04:002012-04-18T06:04:01.081-04:00That's because when the government steps in ev...That's because when the government steps in everyone else gets out.<br /><br /> Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78411367370717873572012-04-18T00:11:22.549-04:002012-04-18T00:11:22.549-04:00"For a start why we don't tax MS and clos..."For a start why we don't tax MS and close the Delaware loophole and use the profits for education and human services escapes me.<br /><br />9:44 AM"<br /><br />For a start, why don't we stop overpaying, overpensioning, overstaffing, overbuilding, and all around overgoverning? Stop providing the goverment and education bureaucracies with everything they desire and there will be more than enough money to help those truly in need. The argument could then be where it belongs: How to deliver the help most efficiently and effectively.<br /><br />If so-called conservatives like Corbett, and that pig-eyed sack of shit in Trenton, would lead rather than grandstand, we'd have a shot at selling conservatism to those who see handouts as the great equalizer. Instead, these guvs do nothing but give the Geeting crowd a rallying cry.<br /><br />-ClemAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53587352021140495072012-04-17T22:04:35.786-04:002012-04-17T22:04:35.786-04:00"Corbett and Simmons want to cut these progra...<em>"Corbett and Simmons want to cut these programs while they enjoy the best Health Care coverage available. They even get free Birth control!!!"</em><br /><br />I give Simmons credit for having someone from his office there. Where was Simmons' opponent, Deely? I guess if it doesn't involve the teachers' union, he's not interested.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43074995810920529642012-04-17T21:33:47.450-04:002012-04-17T21:33:47.450-04:00Scott, I'll agree that government is sometimes...Scott, I'll agree that government is sometimes the worst entity to provide help, but more often then we'd like to admit, it is the only entity.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41350797838148936312012-04-17T20:58:22.384-04:002012-04-17T20:58:22.384-04:00It is far too easy to take the position that gover...It is far too easy to take the position that government needs to fund this and that program. There are always those who need help. However, the real question is, is the government the best entity to provide the solution? The clear answer to that question is no. <br /><br /><br />Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22221445691677697522012-04-17T19:07:04.329-04:002012-04-17T19:07:04.329-04:00wicked and crazed person at 5:05,
your butt is sh...wicked and crazed person at 5:05,<br /><br />your butt is showing. try concentrating on facts instead of your personal attacks. You might even enjoy a little respect if you do.<br /><br />I believe your give me,I'm entitled attitude is a large part of the problem.<br /><br />"catastrophic financial burden" is exactly what your ilk has caused. So live with itMark Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43575093968938384002012-04-17T17:05:22.652-04:002012-04-17T17:05:22.652-04:00R U KIDDING me Molovinsly??? Watch yourself...you...R U KIDDING me Molovinsly??? Watch yourself...your ignorance is showing, and very unbecoming of YOU!!! <br />I suppose you are just immune to anything outside of your little box, and I'm sorry for that!<br /><br />Q:How would you know by driving by or being IN the playground which child had special needs or not?<br /><br />A:Unless they were physcially handicapped and/or in a wheelchair....YOU WOULDN'T!!!! <br /><br />So..good luck with "getting it", unfortunately, some never will!!!!! <br /><br />P.S. my AUTISTIC child loves the playground...Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085028052428537626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3199334283182642232012-04-17T16:47:32.387-04:002012-04-17T16:47:32.387-04:00MM 2:30,
Understand that it is painful to the so ...MM 2:30,<br /><br />Understand that it is painful to the so called rightous people when YOU TELL THE TRUTH. Keep up the good workMark Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84185264963823386632012-04-17T16:43:31.070-04:002012-04-17T16:43:31.070-04:00BO 9:34,
Whatever. I will agree AJ has his place....BO 9:34,<br /><br />Whatever. I will agree AJ has his place. He just doesn't know where it is.I still think he is over paid, two faced and a grand stander.Mark Bakernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14976759140443572712012-04-17T14:30:38.081-04:002012-04-17T14:30:38.081-04:00ruyoukiddinme, i got it then, and i get it now. ...ruyoukiddinme, i got it then, and i get it now. you and others tried to portray legitimate opposition to the playground as everything from racism to being against inclusion. very unbecoming of you. i have posted on my blog about how successful the playground is, and the delight of the children there. I have visited there several times. the playground is built, so i'm no longer an opposer. i would not want to take a disabled child there and compete with hundreds of kids for space. i would not want to submit an autistic child to that much commotion. there was never a plan to exclude anyone from anything. on the contrary, that playground was promoted and sold as a special place for the handicapped, but it's grandioseness, ironically, attracts so many children, that special use is diminished, not enhanced.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43427534279711190062012-04-17T14:18:30.173-04:002012-04-17T14:18:30.173-04:00Corbett and Simmons want to cut these programs whi...Corbett and Simmons want to cut these programs while they enjoy the best Health Care coverage available. They even get free Birth control!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36519788529885020012012-04-17T11:20:23.711-04:002012-04-17T11:20:23.711-04:00Thanks, Marc and Bernie for the kind words! The ma...Thanks, Marc and Bernie for the kind words! The majority of people out there think we are just looking for a handout, and that is NOT the case!!! Cutting much needed services now, will only lead to catastropic financial burden later, but the human toll it will take is unforgiveable! <br />As for Michael Molovinsky, the playground at cedar beach WAS worth fighting for and IS a huge success! Even though it is a very busy, popular place...the point of it being handicapped accessible was a playground for ALL...not to exclude people without disabilities either!! I frequent the playground with my son, and even when it is packed, he is playing on the equiptment WITH others...some with a disability and some without ... i think you are missing the point....you din't "get it" then, and it looks like you still don't!!!Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02085028052428537626noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-31846217567227706752012-04-17T11:08:38.941-04:002012-04-17T11:08:38.941-04:00Living beyond reasonable means for far too long.
...Living beyond reasonable means for far too long.<br /><br />The massive bill has not even begun to fully come due.<br /><br />Commonwealth of Pennsylvania made its bed, perhaps, lying in it will be unavoidable.<br /><br />But, the Chairman and his NIZ Cheerleaders want YOU to enjoy the $ 160.0 million dollar Palace of Sport all the same.<br /><br />Democrat caring and compassion on full parade, all it takes is one or two co-opted RINOs with wives who need cushy jobs.<br /><br />Brilliant how Gubner Corbitt is now the fall guy ...<br /><br />BIG GOVERNMENT HAS LEGITIMATE BUSINESS FINANCING SPORTS ARENAS - REALLY?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71224598572002082292012-04-17T10:33:43.292-04:002012-04-17T10:33:43.292-04:00@ 10:13:
As all politicians, in one ear and out ...@ 10:13: <br /><br />As all politicians, in one ear and out the other!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63249395719955012792012-04-17T10:13:09.869-04:002012-04-17T10:13:09.869-04:00Hilarious...the Republicans will listen - and then...Hilarious...the Republicans will listen - and then vote yes for all of the Corbett cuts.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41139428153484437912012-04-17T09:47:54.104-04:002012-04-17T09:47:54.104-04:00Let's see Pa. has the second worst tax rate on...Let's see Pa. has the second worst tax rate on corporations in this country. Sure, let's close the Delaware loophole. I'm with you. But at the same time, we need to reduce the corporate net income tax rate. Are you with me?Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3444185217040726232012-04-17T09:44:16.409-04:002012-04-17T09:44:16.409-04:00People see a Jennings setup two miles away. He ha...People see a Jennings setup two miles away. He hasn't produced a solution to the problem he's "passionate" about in his entire career. Talks a lot, delivers next to nothing. Advocacy is great because you're never asked nor required to produce anything.<br /><br />That being said, Pennsylvania has had a recent affliction of electing really bad governors. Rendell couldn't stop spending and Corbett just doesn't know what he's doing. For a start why we don't tax MS and close the Delaware loophole and use the profits for education and human services escapes me.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53443891851973943902012-04-17T09:36:52.885-04:002012-04-17T09:36:52.885-04:00"Lisa Sportelli-Wright is an outstanding indi...<em>"Lisa Sportelli-Wright is an outstanding individual with a passion for life"</em><br /><br />She was very effective on Friday. I remember her as an advocate for the playground in A-town, as does MM.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72911962331402176142012-04-17T09:34:52.680-04:002012-04-17T09:34:52.680-04:00"The two faced AJ was gracious enough to leav...<em>"The two faced AJ was gracious enough to leave his seat in NIZville to attend this event for the needy. Perhaps he would be willing to donate 50% of his outrageous salary to the cause. This would be a better contribution than just being a blowhard."</em><br /><br />I have taken Alan to task myself over his NIZ cheerleading, in which he lends his voice to the wealthy instead of those who really need him. But having said that, he has been an effective voice for the area's poor as well. His salary is by no means outrageous, and is probably much lower than is common for people who run operations his size. I know he has turned down pay raises. <br /><br />So I might disagree with Alana about the NIZ, but do not question his sincerity or effectiveness.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40500542892709384052012-04-17T09:21:27.808-04:002012-04-17T09:21:27.808-04:00Funny how one never hears What-Am-I-Gettings-From-...Funny how one never hears What-Am-I-Gettings-From-Big-Government? bitch and moan about Chairman Pawlowski and HIS special kind of NIZ Crony Capitalism ...<br /><br />... but I guess I have no choice to conclude everything is cool so long as the righteous Progressive Liberal Dummyrats are in absoute power!<br /><br />Always remember, "Rubber-stamping ain't easy"<br /><br />FELDMARSCHALL GEBHARD VON BLUECHERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34755461233019538212012-04-17T09:06:30.457-04:002012-04-17T09:06:30.457-04:00The good part is there will be plenty of jobs sell...The good part is there will be plenty of jobs selling beer and hot dogs to rich white people. <br /><br />Sure it's part time, no benefits, hard manual work and odd hours which makes holding another job, one with actual benefits and a future, a challenge. But Jon Geeting thinks it's great that his rich white friends will be well taken care of by the poor, so all is well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25684378794941582212012-04-17T08:29:40.946-04:002012-04-17T08:29:40.946-04:00"Quit your whining, quit your bitching"
..."Quit your whining, quit your bitching"<br /><br />FUTURE DOWNTOWN DOOFUS ATTENDING $ 160.0 MILLION DOLLAR PALACE OF SPORTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6625875817488714792012-04-17T08:26:10.126-04:002012-04-17T08:26:10.126-04:002 faced state representative Republican's, Hah...2 faced state representative Republican's, Hahn & Emerick will tout compassion in their rhetoric yet turn around at every corner to vote party line regardless of the local conditions.<br /><br />Shame on you 2 and let's hope you are 1 term reps. <br /><br />Oh and bullshit on your sickness and staff budget cuts. The one and only time I had to visit Hahn's office, there were 4 desks with 3 people sitting there doing nothing and took several moments before anyone even acknowledged I was in the room, shame on you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com