tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post5147518692490624783..comments2024-03-28T19:03:28.661-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Lehigh County Republicans Fighting ... ThemselvesBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43813816898259665882009-04-02T11:59:00.000-04:002009-04-02T11:59:00.000-04:00Thank you, Mr. Lynn. It's like a pendelum. Right n...Thank you, Mr. Lynn. It's like a pendelum. Right now, it's swinging to the left. Before we know it, it will be swinging right. And so on. <BR/><BR/>I think it's the people in the center who keeps things together. It's the people on the ends of that pendulum who keep the center from becoming complacent or corrupt. <BR/><BR/>Take care.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39749742388818352832009-04-02T08:46:00.000-04:002009-04-02T08:46:00.000-04:00Dear Bernie O’HareAs a participant in the “Republi...Dear Bernie O’Hare<BR/><BR/>As a participant in the “Republican E-mail War,” I originally cringed when I heard our discussion had been leaked. I visited your blog for the first time to read of our disagreements. I got a hearty laugh! The art work and your comments comparing a like dispute among our opponents are funny. Nonetheless, more than the humor in your article heartens me.<BR/><BR/>Passionate disagreements among people regarding politics are common and expected. The fact that my colleagues ranted at each other proves they sincerely care about finding the best solutions to problems in our society via government - or lack of government. Republicans are not a group to fawn over a central figurehead of a party who espouses platitudes. No participants in the debate showed the fawning propensity of our opponents to passively bathe in a shower of spoon fed propaganda from an obsequious media. None of the Republican participants were deceived by an ostensibly “historic” presidential election that masks the lack of an understanding of the problems that face our nation. So we fought? Crashed, and burned? <BR/><BR/>The phoenix is now rising from the ashes!<BR/><BR/>When the party in power in Washington soon runs out of credibility by blaming every problem on George W. Bush, people will get wise to the current administration’s toxicity to the American Spirit. This little Republican spat in Lehigh County – barely a ripple in the national political scene - will be known in history as a trenchant exuberance of life, liberty and pursuit of happiness in our Republic. Yes, we Americans shall overcome! Government of the people, by the people and for the people is alive and well, thanks to my friends in the Lehigh County Republican Party who show how much they care!<BR/><BR/>Thank you, Mr. O’Hare. I could not have fashioned a better public relations tool for the Republican Party if I had tried!<BR/><BR/>Joseph LynnJoseph Lynnnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48372064929835683242009-04-01T18:48:00.000-04:002009-04-01T18:48:00.000-04:00this is about power. and falling out of power. har...this is about power. and falling out of power. hard. on one's fat crony ass. <BR/><BR/><A HREF="http://4.bp.blogspot.com/_j99VUrX25a4/R_7HRtYlHDI/AAAAAAAABho/EBb-JBgE45Y/s1600-h/Don08.jpg" REL="nofollow">yeah (burp) tell me about it (hiccup) </A>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21308451991043844812009-04-01T17:50:00.000-04:002009-04-01T17:50:00.000-04:00Bill,You were an R? No wonder Browning likes you s...Bill,<BR/><BR/>You were an R? No wonder Browning likes you so much. Just don't eat anything he gives you. That's one of their dirty tricks. Next thing you know there will be a pod next to your bed.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45881186281547952822009-04-01T17:42:00.000-04:002009-04-01T17:42:00.000-04:00I have never experienced the melt down of a major ...I have never experienced the melt down of a major political party as we are witnessing in the Republican Party. It is remarkable. They clearly have lost there way veering ever more to the right. Listen to their right wing growl machine on our local Clear Channel network. It is disgusting. They spread lies, distort reality, and incite anti American emotion. Many people who listen to these nonsense purveyors listen for entertainment and what these clowns will say next. Unfortunately, there is a minority of people who listen to this irresponsible right wing rancor/scold who actually believe the nonsense of Rush, Savage, and other oddballs on AM radio. I listen for the entertainment and weather reports. I do believe the Republican Party will re emerge in better shape than it is currently. As a former Republican (when I was young and dumb and now with no interest in their current extremism) they will survive. They need a giant national and local enema to clear out the waste in their party, namely the crazy radio folks, the cut tax forever crowd, and the war mongers. Best wishes GOP.Bill Leiner Jr.noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43464865774929036302009-04-01T10:58:00.001-04:002009-04-01T10:58:00.001-04:00kent aka villa. villa, i have no vendetta agai...kent aka villa. villa, i have no vendetta against pawlowski or heydt, as both "beat" me. do you think a third party candidate like myself, who solicited no contributions, would have a vendetta for losing an election for which my motive was only to make a statement about changes needed for allentown's survival? vendettas and threatened broken jaws are your trademarks, not mine. you have distorted my image far too much not to pay a toll, it will be a busy year for your lawyer.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24811265974209111462009-04-01T10:58:00.000-04:002009-04-01T10:58:00.000-04:00Villa, exactly what you were told would happen man...Villa, exactly what you were told would happen many times has in fact happened. <BR/><BR/>Your conduct alienates everyone (including innocent bystanders). As a result, no one cares what you have to say. So even if Martin were guilty of everything you have alleged (and I stress the "if"), the way you have acted has reduced and in some cases eliminated the amount of discussion and investigation, not increased it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4680059324136444042009-04-01T07:52:00.000-04:002009-04-01T07:52:00.000-04:00esq.said. aka villa, another day, another spamming...esq.said. aka villa, another day, another spamming starts by the villa's. sad for the readers, even sadder for the taxpayers. our community development director, joyce marin, actually listens to this moron give reports on mayfair and other topicsmichael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22390404721865836912009-04-01T07:32:00.000-04:002009-04-01T07:32:00.000-04:00Alan,So you are a Big Government Republican (exces...Alan,<BR/><BR/>So you are a Big Government Republican (excessive growth of government spending and increasing taxes)?<BR/><BR/>That is a contradiction in terms.<BR/><BR/>This philosophy is not a "subset" of Party Principles - it is the core and foundation.Joe Hilliardnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26585008786588722452009-03-31T23:01:00.000-04:002009-03-31T23:01:00.000-04:00"We support the appointment of judges who respect ..."We support the appointment of judges who respect traditional family values and the sanctity and dignity of innocent human life."<BR/><BR/>Mr. Earnshaw,<BR/><BR/>Would you join me in asking that Michael Steele step down from his position in representing Republicans? He does NOT keep this same ideal as cited above from you posting. We as Catholics, Pro-Lifers, and Republicans are calling for his removal from this party do to his confusing and back pedalling stance in this regard.<BR/><BR/>~~Alex JosephSanctifying Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587567660211753210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19688994467120297152009-03-31T22:49:00.000-04:002009-03-31T22:49:00.000-04:00Joe,Although this comment thread is thousands of m...Joe,<BR/><BR/>Although this comment thread is thousands of miles from where it started, I'll attempt to answer your question.<BR/><BR/>Why am I a Republican? Simply because the Republican party, its platform, and (most of) its candidates resonate more with me than any other party's. Am I a lockstep Republican? No. I have voted for Democrats and Independents when their positions were more aligned with mine than the Republican candidate's, and I do not agree with all the planks in the party's platform.<BR/><BR/>Although you have listed some of the traditional Republican values that matter to you, you have omitted dozens of others, many of which appeal greatly to me. Here are just a few examples, all taken from the 2008 Republican Party Platform (<A HREF="http://www.gop.com/2008Platform/" REL="nofollow">http://www.gop.com/2008Platform/</A>):<BR/><BR/>- "We support English as the official language in our nation, while welcoming the ethnic diversity in the United States and the territories, including language."<BR/>- "The long term solution for many of Washington’s problems is structural. Congress must respect the limits imposed upon it by the Tenth Amendment"<BR/>- "Judicial activism is a grave threat to the rule of law because unaccountable federal judges are usurping democracy, ignoring the Constitution and its separation of powers, and imposing their personal opinions upon the public. This must stop."<BR/>- "All workers should have portability in their pension plans and their health insurance, giving them greater job mobility, financial independence, and security."<BR/>- "We affirm both the right of individuals to voluntarily participate in labor organizations and bargain collectively and the right of states to enact Right-to-Work laws. But the nation’s labor laws, to a large extent formed out of conflicts several generations ago, should be modernized to make it easier for employers and employees to plan, execute, and profit together."<BR/>- "increasing our American energy supply and decreasing the long term demand for oil"<BR/>- "Republicans will pursue dramatic increases in the use of all forms of safe, affordable, reliable – and clean – nuclear power."<BR/>- "a commitment to protecting the environment and the opportunities it offers"<BR/>- "Government at all levels should protect private property rights by cooperating with landowners’ efforts and providing incentives to protect fragile environments, endangered species, and maintain the natural beauty of America."<BR/>- "Families and health care providers are the key to real [health care] reform, not lawyers and bureaucrats. To empower families, we must make insurance more affordable and more secure, and give employees the option of owning coverage that is not tied to their job. Patients should not have to worry about losing their insurance. Insurance companies should have to worry about losing patients’ business."<BR/>- "Education is a parental right, a state and local responsibility, and a national strategic interest."<BR/>- "We support the appointment of judges who respect traditional family values and the sanctity and dignity of innocent human life."<BR/>- "Republicans recognize the importance of having in the home a father and a mother who are married. The two-parent family still provides the best environment of stability, discipline, responsibility, and character."<BR/><BR/>The Republican Party has a rich platform, and I enjoy the breadth of ideas and policies it advocates. You seem to be most (or perhaps only) concerned with a very limited subset of Republican values. As much as I enjoy listening to a well-played drum solo, I am glad that the Republican party has chosen to include enough instruments to play a symphony.Alan Earnshawnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4050785422036348282009-03-31T21:21:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:21:00.000-04:00Bullshit. Your OT anonymous attack, directed at Mr...Bullshit. Your OT anonymous attack, directed at Mr. Martin, was merely a repetition of the same claims made by Villa, claims that have absolutely no factual basis. Where are the facts? You supplied none of them. it was just an anonymous snark and, as such, it was deleted. If you have somethbing positive to contribute, do so. If not, don't expect me to tolerate more libel.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-80064931195342254202009-03-31T21:16:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:16:00.000-04:00My comment was neither a personal attack nor was i...My comment was neither a personal attack nor was it off topic. It did substantiate Mr. Villa's claims so that's why you deleted it. You're a liar.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44522540127042442692009-03-31T21:12:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:12:00.000-04:00Look at my comments policy above. Your comment was...Look at my comments policy above. Your comment was an anonymous personal attack. It was also OT, but that does not seem to matter anymore on this thread.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40552609769603262872009-03-31T21:07:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:07:00.000-04:00Why was my comment deleted?Why was my comment deleted?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27993556177441695992009-03-31T21:04:00.000-04:002009-03-31T21:04:00.000-04:00It was about a full moon that didn't appear. And a...It was about a full moon that didn't appear. And about people that forgot to take their prescription medications.<BR/><BR/>~~AlexSanctifying Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587567660211753210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90595849821369798122009-03-31T20:56:00.000-04:002009-03-31T20:56:00.000-04:00What was this post about?What was this post about?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48261984967569201252009-03-31T20:36:00.000-04:002009-03-31T20:36:00.000-04:00Mr. Mike,You pass! Wille Restum. He was Syrian. An...Mr. Mike,<BR/><BR/>You pass! Wille Restum. He was Syrian. And I would get a kick watching him at the Fairgrounds for the festival. His jokes were so bad, that they were funny.<BR/><BR/>His mother made those shirts. I think some of his things are available on Ebay. He played for everyone, even Elvis. I miss him.<BR/><BR/>My father's grandparents came from Lebanon around 1908. And my mother's parents came from Greece around 1940's. My mother's family owned many well known diners in the Valley. And my father's family had many butcher's, groceries, and wholesale produce venues in pre and post Easton redevelopment.<BR/><BR/>When I get back home, I hope we can get together. My family has a lot of photos from that time period.<BR/><BR/>Distant relatives of mine had the building which is now Yocco's on Route 100. I think it was also a hot dog stand. I was a kid. All I remember is a bumble-bee as the emblem.Sanctifying Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587567660211753210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81496112830305337352009-03-31T20:00:00.000-04:002009-03-31T20:00:00.000-04:00post script for father alex, i'm pretty sure his ...post script for father alex, i'm pretty sure his mom made those shirts, if you know anybody of that generation from allentown, ask about my familymichael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42233496591925729772009-03-31T19:36:00.000-04:002009-03-31T19:36:00.000-04:00father alex, as you know for years willie would c...father alex, as you know for years willie would come home for the fair from california and bop around the fair in his signature shirts and shorts. i recall years before california he would gig in miami beach. do i pass the test?michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33357668463557565632009-03-31T19:29:00.000-04:002009-03-31T19:29:00.000-04:00father alex, i grew up many fans of wllie restum. ...father alex, i grew up many fans of wllie restum. here in allentown the dominant arab-american background is syrian, from the village of amir. their migration to allentown was basically about the same time as the russian jews to allentown, between 1890 and 1905, all grew up together in the 6th ward. my father counted many as his friend, as i do.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56803109008886672492009-03-31T17:55:00.000-04:002009-03-31T17:55:00.000-04:00Who's Kent? And why is he so concerned with Mike a...Who's Kent? And why is he so concerned with Mike and Bill?<BR/><BR/>---<BR/><BR/><BR/>Mr. Molovinsky, If you noticed, I have been putting up pictures in my blogger profile of either religious or Arab-Americans. It seems you are a buff when it comes to the history of Allentown.<BR/><BR/>Can you name this Arab-American in my blogger picture with a tie to the Lehigh Valley. I loved to hear him play...<BR/><BR/>Peace, ~~AlexSanctifying Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587567660211753210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1878456298102141182009-03-31T17:47:00.000-04:002009-03-31T17:47:00.000-04:00A post from Villa, in which he falsely calls himse...A post from Villa, in which he falsely calls himself "Kent," has been deleted. The Villas have established themselves as blatant and malicious liars. They've been unable to offer a scintilla of evidence to back up their accusations against DA Jim Martin. On another blog, they insinuated that Father Alex molests altar boys. From this point, anything they post here will be deleted. The only thing i will accept is a post from Villa himself or his wife, under their own names, answering my excellent question that deserves to be answered.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-12538292322263037592009-03-31T17:38:00.000-04:002009-03-31T17:38:00.000-04:00Villa, Nothing you say is worth repeating anywhere...Villa, Nothing you say is worth repeating anywhere. You are both disgusting liars. Neither of you hasd the courage to sign your names to these posts, which pretty much establishes you as a coward in my eyes. You were asked to supply proof, several times, that DA Jim Martin is a raging drunk. You have failed to produce that proof, essentially admitting you are liars and arguing that you're entitled to lie bc you don't like the way he handles his office. Then you proceeed to engage in character assassination against a wide array of people, from The Banker to a Seminarian to MM to Scott Armstrong. Then you presume to tell us we should be looking into what you say?? Are you out of your mind? Oops, you've already established that.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87105342179431067682009-03-31T17:19:00.000-04:002009-03-31T17:19:00.000-04:00WORTH REPEATING DEPARTMENT Don't know who the "ano...WORTH REPEATING DEPARTMENT <BR/><BR/>Don't know who the "anonymous" commenter is here...but I do see a signature on the two March [Villas] blog posts on D.A. Martin. It's good and credible stuff Bernie, you should be on this too...ditto the Morning Call.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com