tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post2909487775923375492..comments2024-03-28T08:27:02.603-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Norco Dems' Vice Chair ResignsBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger17125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63150132762186824472011-06-23T01:55:46.158-04:002011-06-23T01:55:46.158-04:00Democratic leadership in Northampton County is a k...Democratic leadership in Northampton County is a kumbaya circle jerk.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53137769456981063562011-06-22T23:23:45.917-04:002011-06-22T23:23:45.917-04:00Wow - that was a pretty off the wall response out ...Wow - that was a pretty off the wall response out of far right field -I do not do pissing matches with anyone let alone people without the courage to tell us who they are. But really you think Bob Freeman is Flashy and Cool - Really? Have you ever had the honor of meeting Bob?Donaldhttp://viewbeyondbethlehem.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28011967961620807712011-06-22T04:06:04.601-04:002011-06-22T04:06:04.601-04:00Donald just gave you the reason for the Democratic...Donald just gave you the reason for the Democratic party problems in this area. The Party is about personalities and not people. Heaven forbid she not know the great Bob Freeman.<br /><br />So why doesn't his holiness go to a few committee meetings and tell people who he is. Is that beneath him. Outside of his District why should you know who he is anyway. Even party officials have to have the "gods" introduced to them on occasion.<br /><br />In the current party the important thing is kissing the ass of the so-called gods.<br /><br />Why do you think we are losing ground to the Republicans. They are more focused on candidates who are in sync with the area and talk about policies. Democratic leaders want people they like and think are flashy and cool.<br /><br />Again the Republican Party is appreciative. Thank you Walt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49672466298878643992011-06-21T07:30:12.396-04:002011-06-21T07:30:12.396-04:00Donald...is your point that she was a poor choice ...Donald...is your point that she was a poor choice for VP? Are you aware that she was personally asked to run for vice-chair by the man, the legend himself, Wallygee? Do you feel Walt's choice reflects poorly on him?<br />And really, how many people outside of Harrisburg, Easton, and maybe Bethlehem would know Bob Freeman from Adam.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69719833796604083952011-06-21T07:15:55.432-04:002011-06-21T07:15:55.432-04:00Perhaps because she lives in Walnutport and he is ...Perhaps because she lives in Walnutport and he is not her rep?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62234235060762953522011-06-21T07:10:49.804-04:002011-06-21T07:10:49.804-04:00I'm sorry I missed this. I had a conflict and...I'm sorry I missed this. I had a conflict and could not attend. <br /><br />A little story about the former Vice Chair. At the original organization meeting last year she had not idea who Bob Freeman was. She thought he was the Dem. Nominee for Governor. <br /><br />How could the Vice Chair of the Northampton County Democratic Committee not know State. Rep. Bob Freeman?Donaldhttp://viewbeyondbethlehem.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25616938834230384072011-06-20T23:55:15.267-04:002011-06-20T23:55:15.267-04:00You guys are all haters. Who can knock the Party ...You guys are all haters. Who can knock the Party that brought us Dertinger, McClure and Barron.<br /><br />An appreciative Republican Party thanks you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19119210232221580002011-06-20T20:47:26.193-04:002011-06-20T20:47:26.193-04:00Even some real labor unions are annoyed at the ine...Even some real labor unions are annoyed at the ineffectiveness of some of these new Dem's running Northampton.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23738688668689546042011-06-20T18:55:06.599-04:002011-06-20T18:55:06.599-04:00Ds have become the AFSCME-SEIU party. Labor used ...Ds have become the AFSCME-SEIU party. Labor used to one of several strong components of the D party. Now, labor is running the whole party like a thuggish union. Watch your back, Bernie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90235755393205864912011-06-20T18:38:03.550-04:002011-06-20T18:38:03.550-04:00OMG!! I'm sure everyone hoped Walt would be d...OMG!! I'm sure everyone hoped Walt would be different. Wow! How sad for Northampton County dems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30766423656646990762011-06-20T17:22:58.135-04:002011-06-20T17:22:58.135-04:00That Rs control council in this blue county is a t...That Rs control council in this blue county is a testament to Long's and Garvin's effectiveness.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10127385934716993602011-06-20T16:43:42.664-04:002011-06-20T16:43:42.664-04:00Let's restart the Federalist party..or the Whi...Let's restart the Federalist party..or the Whigs?Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64969911845473996382011-06-20T16:41:38.413-04:002011-06-20T16:41:38.413-04:00Wow...maybe I'm affiliated with the wrong part...Wow...maybe I'm affiliated with the wrong party? This sounds all eff'ed up to me and I am all ears at this point. Can things really be this screwed up? Maybe we need a fourth party for conservative, sane Democrats. I can't see throwing in with the Tea party crowd or the R's but this crap is unreal. Help..Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44208736986901852712011-06-20T13:22:15.364-04:002011-06-20T13:22:15.364-04:00Hey there Bernie,
Happy belated Birthday to you.
...Hey there Bernie,<br /><br />Happy belated Birthday to you.<br />I agree with Anonymous posted at 10:52AM, in order to truly appreciate the issues that were addressed you need to attend the next meeting. I don’t know if you were provided with the entire speech, and I hope I’m not overstepping my boundaries but I would like to share just one more item from my resignation. Before I addressed the issues that for quite some time have plagued the committee, I lead with following:<br />“I take very seriously the responsibility of committee person as well as vice chair, although my effectiveness as vice chair was rendered to nothing more than a title. We are elected to be committee members, so that we may represent and speak on the behalf of the Democrats that elected us to our positions; this is an awesome honor for us all, and never to be taken lightly. Even though I resign, I do not resign the concerns I have with the Northampton Committee, which I will address, for I owe that to those who bestowed this immense honor to me, and this will be my final task as vice chair.<br />Orating these concerns is not meant to be an attack; its intent is to finally reveal the concerns that many of you have expressed to me and that I share, so that problems can be identified, addressed and finally resolved, and thus the Northampton Committee can cease to be the weak link, and evolve into the committee that other committees would like to emulate… To quote Socrates, ‘The Unexamined life is not worth living.’ “<br />The reason I am publicly sharing this with you is, it is important for me that it be known “for the record” it was never my intent to attack, I wanted to address issues that need to be rectified. We as individuals (I would like to think) throughout our lives at one point or another look within ourselves when we are not happy with our own lives, the lives of loved ones, our professional life, etc. The reason we do so is to see if we are exhibiting any behaviors that we need to change in order to be happy and more productive individuals, well, that was my intent for finally brining the issues to light within our committee, again it was not to attack. <br />In the past I personally as well as many other committee members have approached our Chair with these same concerns and for reasons never revealed to me these issues unfortunately were never addressed.<br />Thank you Bernie for providing the forum to us, the public, to express ourselves, although you and I may differ on some views, I am confident that there is a mutual respect for each other’s rights to have these differences. Personally, I would rather focus on the views we have in common which I believe there are many. I would also like to thank those who have reached out to me with their disappointment for the treatment I received and their concern… you are fantastic people, and I am so honored that I had the opportunity to work with you and to know you.<br />Kiki Schockkshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05537586888740753723noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28398157300070284042011-06-20T10:52:44.024-04:002011-06-20T10:52:44.024-04:00George Treisner is the NORCO "parlamentarian&...George Treisner is the NORCO "parlamentarian", of Wallygee's choosing, of course. It was worse than you stated. Treisner actually called Ms. Schock a "bitch", and walked out about a minute into her resignation . He is so completely wrong for the position of "parlamentarian ". You really should attend a meeting and watch him in action when someone raises a point. At this last meeting he treated a West Easton Borough Councilman like he was an idiot for asking a simple question. Really uncalled for.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82173191018627783592011-06-20T08:57:02.216-04:002011-06-20T08:57:02.216-04:00Democrat Committee is truly ineffective. they wil...Democrat Committee is truly ineffective. they will cry and cry, but come November all county council republicans will be reelected, and one democrat will be replaced with another republican. the people have spoken, and the dems were silent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47463289951983071592011-06-20T02:13:53.196-04:002011-06-20T02:13:53.196-04:00Agree with her. This crowd of Long-lites that are...Agree with her. This crowd of Long-lites that are now in charge are self-absorbed twits. They love to tell each other how smart they are as the party loses election after election.<br /><br />The Dertinger effect is in full force and the party has suffered for it. these guys only want to hear each others voices, telling each other how great they are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com