tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post3053947498211650155..comments2024-03-29T00:30:47.101-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Ross Marcus Heading to CACLVBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger57125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40308037215481219372013-08-24T18:01:46.255-04:002013-08-24T18:01:46.255-04:00Marcus will fit in with the niz suits quite well. ...Marcus will fit in with the niz suits quite well. It is his real background.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13682207446237363302013-08-23T23:43:28.239-04:002013-08-23T23:43:28.239-04:00It is, and I believe it. Over the years, he and I ...It is, and I believe it. Over the years, he and I have been on the opposite sides of many issues. I opposed the $111 million mega bond. He supported it. I opposed the open space referendum. He supported it. I opposed the NIZ. He supported it. But I respect and admire him. He has always remained accessible and transparent, which is more than I can say for many elected officials. He has been a tireless advocate in a cause he knows will fail, but he keeps going bc he cares. When I think he is full of shit, I tell him. He does the same to me. I like people who are honest with each other much more than those who gutter snipe at each other anonymously. It is hard for me to respect that.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66460508126411322142013-08-23T23:36:32.962-04:002013-08-23T23:36:32.962-04:00Yeah. Like the NIZ-the LCA-the Sands. Those he rep...Yeah. Like the NIZ-the LCA-the Sands. Those he represents.<br />...and Mayor Ed . He da man of da people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59682315278737610822013-08-23T23:32:30.200-04:002013-08-23T23:32:30.200-04:00BOH @ 19:52
That's certainly what Alan would h...BOH @ 19:52<br />That's certainly what Alan would have you believe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88451635490129255102013-08-23T23:15:48.339-04:002013-08-23T23:15:48.339-04:00... and that's a good thing for those he repre...... and that's a good thing for those he represents. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6958925398287135362013-08-23T23:13:04.851-04:002013-08-23T23:13:04.851-04:00Alan makes sure he is never a dollar ( or a headli...Alan makes sure he is never a dollar ( or a headline )<br />short.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28585219999192003332013-08-23T22:52:09.365-04:002013-08-23T22:52:09.365-04:00CUNA has always been a lousy advocacy group. Alway...CUNA has always been a lousy advocacy group. Always a day late and a dollar short. Completely ineffective. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19992033837245369242013-08-23T22:29:22.984-04:002013-08-23T22:29:22.984-04:00Notice how Alan always kicks more open and democra...Notice how Alan always kicks more open and democratic groups like CUNA into the gutter so he can be the Great White Hope for the little guy.<br /><br />Pointing this out is hardly strangling the Easter Bunny Vic.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26499595463357027312013-08-23T20:53:49.101-04:002013-08-23T20:53:49.101-04:00Nobody is stopping you from raising these concerns...Nobody is stopping you from raising these concerns to Council. You have a point, but it would make more sense to express them to Council instead of here.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57556317880228186602013-08-23T17:24:59.804-04:002013-08-23T17:24:59.804-04:00Any coincidence that top Stoffa aide Alicia Karner...Any coincidence that top Stoffa aide Alicia Karner is President of CACLV Board. Another DECD employee also sits on the Executive Board. A vacant job for a long time is suddenly filled by top Stoffa aide Ross Marcus.<br /><br />All a bit too cozy but if you are part of the right crowd no one will raises any questions about it.<br /><br />Helping the poor is very lucrative for the right people.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78001918851285757342013-08-23T15:31:29.117-04:002013-08-23T15:31:29.117-04:00I have not looked into it, but since Stoffa stated...I have not looked into it, but since Stoffa stated Council must approve, my guess is there is some legal requirement theyust waive. If you feel Marcus' employment is illegal or wrong for any reason, you can make your concerns known to Council. But I think you'd prefer to just sit back and complain.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47069237462723591522013-08-23T14:53:37.663-04:002013-08-23T14:53:37.663-04:00The job taking by Marcus is illegal per county law...The job taking by Marcus is illegal per county laws. Unfortunately both Bernie, the Press and county government selectively apply the law depending on the person.<br /><br />Marcus will be given a pass due to Stoffa., so O'Hare can keep attacking people he dies not like.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35167426539977977812013-08-23T13:27:42.715-04:002013-08-23T13:27:42.715-04:00Alan ALWAYS does the right thing. He'll be the...Alan ALWAYS does the right thing. He'll be the first to tell ya.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15835881689546283632013-08-23T12:41:18.368-04:002013-08-23T12:41:18.368-04:00Some poor folks killed the Easter Bunny and fed hi...Some poor folks killed the Easter Bunny and fed him to their hungry children when the Tea Baggers cut off the food stamps that were keeping them from going hungry.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-83639792236385747042013-08-23T11:15:14.600-04:002013-08-23T11:15:14.600-04:00Who would argue,other than the occasional nutbag, ...Who would argue,other than the occasional nutbag, that Mr Jennings hasn't done more than his share of good for the Lehigh Valley in his career. He clearly has.<br />This makes him not different than dozens of other professionals and dedicated volunteers who have given so much to this community,many working quietly for a lifetime.<br /><br />Mr Jennings has also been in some less than noble deals which serve the powerful at the expense of the greater good. This is not that unusual either, very few get It right everytime. Some, but very few.<br /><br />What gets Mr Jennings critics upset I suspect is the fact he has a style that gives the impression,perhaps unintended,that he gives more than anyone else, and that he is always, but always,walking with the better angels, even when it's plain to see this just ain't so.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63127799909016281602013-08-23T10:34:17.730-04:002013-08-23T10:34:17.730-04:00An earlier comment pokes fun by bringing up the Ea...An earlier comment pokes fun by bringing up the Easter Bunny. This isn't about the Easter Bunny, but a very real park and how it was harmed. I'm a Christian so I can forgive. But I won't forget how the park was harmed by Mr Marcus. I don't think there is humor in that action.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42191041923728917342013-08-23T08:01:42.982-04:002013-08-23T08:01:42.982-04:00 Anonymous said...
I happen to love Lights In The ... Anonymous said...<br />I happen to love Lights In The Parkway and find it very classic .<br /><br />11:18 PM<br /> <br />yes M. of course you wouldAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63624838055646946252013-08-23T07:52:44.463-04:002013-08-23T07:52:44.463-04:00Bernie
Could you possibly look into the legality o...Bernie<br />Could you possibly look into the legality of Marcus new job.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88058713140519966832013-08-23T07:51:25.525-04:002013-08-23T07:51:25.525-04:00Anonymous Anonymous said...
Gotcha BOH. The depart...Anonymous Anonymous said...<br />Gotcha BOH. The departure is just down the road. Jennings has health concerns, ugly legal issues and a real loss of prestige with the best and brightest Valley grassroots leaders activists and environmentalists. People are tired of his Man a Da People rap and his self self serving deals with the powerful and well connected .<br />The NIZ and the Allentown Water Scam ( witness Jennings cozy relationship with LVAuthority ) are just two examples.<br />Jennings gets this and is preparing an exit plan.<br /><br />5:28 PM<br /> <br />Jennings allowed a birthday party in a public forum to take place in his honor and did not for a moment consider that inappropriate, he lost whatever respect he still had in the eyes of many. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63873929707420500842013-08-23T07:48:02.555-04:002013-08-23T07:48:02.555-04:00No shame at all. His entire career spent at the ta...No shame at all. His entire career spent at the taxpayer dime.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11270035576820449592013-08-23T07:40:50.556-04:002013-08-23T07:40:50.556-04:00I agree, Vic. I agree, Vic. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13495657091946729342013-08-23T07:39:02.036-04:002013-08-23T07:39:02.036-04:00There are some people on this blog who would attac...There are some people on this blog who would attack the Easter Bunny! What is wrong with them? They have so much to say, but they will not sign their names. What a way to live. Very sad.<br /><br />Vic MazziottiAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-570038863539349982013-08-23T07:32:54.990-04:002013-08-23T07:32:54.990-04:00Mr Jennings, for better or worse, is nowhere near ...Mr Jennings, for better or worse, is nowhere near ready to forgo the spotlight. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36170524115147937902013-08-23T07:14:48.530-04:002013-08-23T07:14:48.530-04:00People in Allentown love their parks. You have sai...People in Allentown love their parks. You have said it yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25337058147634159492013-08-23T01:13:41.038-04:002013-08-23T01:13:41.038-04:00Glad this guy is leaving., He is a good fit for CA...Glad this guy is leaving., He is a good fit for CACLV. Another stuffed shirt to cater to the corporate class on behalf of the masses.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com