tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post5788472494381116865..comments2024-03-29T00:30:47.101-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: NorCo Exec Candidates Mix It Up In Lively LWV DebateBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger29125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4979986122924910462013-05-13T01:13:07.748-04:002013-05-13T01:13:07.748-04:00Winning? Is Callahan channeling Charlie Sheen?Winning? Is Callahan channeling Charlie Sheen?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30251710419690740132013-05-12T16:29:43.058-04:002013-05-12T16:29:43.058-04:00"Mark my words."
Whose words?<em>"Mark my words."</em><br /><br />Whose words? Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48864154097771553172013-05-12T16:25:32.412-04:002013-05-12T16:25:32.412-04:00This from a candidate whose own campaign finances ...This from a candidate whose own campaign finances are in the red. No thanks. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65989844924776060322013-05-12T14:12:41.466-04:002013-05-12T14:12:41.466-04:00The no tax pledge is not crazy. There is a ton of ...The no tax pledge is not crazy. There is a ton of money hidden in the budget like the extra 4 million dumped into the healthcare line items in the 2012 budget. Then county workers are told healthcare cost are going up!<br /><br />Lamont will end that if elected. Also remember just cause taxes go up does not mean those extra dollars will go to Human Services. Any tax increases by Callahan will go into projects that payback donors or get his name in the paper. <br /><br />Human Service dollars don't excite voters or boost status. That is what Callahan is all about. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82018653027401243742013-05-12T13:30:52.319-04:002013-05-12T13:30:52.319-04:00So then, McClure isn't that stupid, and pays ...So then, McClure isn't that stupid, and pays the least per vote this election.<br />What does that tell us?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67803669626294534222013-05-12T13:28:17.178-04:002013-05-12T13:28:17.178-04:00My prediction will come true
Callahan 40%
McClure...My prediction will come true<br /><br />Callahan 40%<br />McClure 35%<br />Reibman 20%<br />Undecided not pulling any 5%<br /><br />Mark my words.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-29289181111079735602013-05-10T22:51:36.601-04:002013-05-10T22:51:36.601-04:00Plain and Simple....these guys need to ask the wor...Plain and Simple....these guys need to ask the workers in the County to what is really going on. BSing is not going to cut it. Sounds to me like I probably will vote against party in general at this point. Very disappointing group of candidates. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57053149376375807342013-05-10T22:12:02.635-04:002013-05-10T22:12:02.635-04:00A no tax pledge is just crazy! The County is hurt...A no tax pledge is just crazy! The County is hurting because of state cutbacks! It's bad enough when the Republicans say it but it's depressing when the Democrats do.<br />I'm sure the county workers are thrilled to hear that..It's a death statement for anyone wanting their support..They are leasing a new Human Service building , and cutting Human Services to the bone now aside from other County expenses. It's just irresponsible to say that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75734662764412297732013-05-10T16:57:24.799-04:002013-05-10T16:57:24.799-04:00The Express got it wrong about Reibman. The Express got it wrong about Reibman. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87597066098167296492013-05-10T14:10:37.678-04:002013-05-10T14:10:37.678-04:00Is it true what the Express said about Reibman'...Is it true what the Express said about Reibman's position on Gracedale? If so, he is not any better than the man he hates, Stoffa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28053061218627455832013-05-10T13:23:18.909-04:002013-05-10T13:23:18.909-04:00anonymous7:57 AM you're right.
These three can... anonymous7:57 AM you're right.<br />These three candidates are shit heads with no fecal responsibility. you said fiscal but I know what you really meant. Taxes will go up regardless of what these candidates tell you. They promise you everything and deliver on nothing. Reibman screwed us 8 years ago and these idiots are going to do the same and no one is going to change that. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11707767042207131112013-05-10T13:23:08.587-04:002013-05-10T13:23:08.587-04:00If anyone has ever heard the county council candid...If anyone has ever heard the county council candidates speak it is impressive. I agree with 9:23, these three jokers like to think they have the answers, however they are all just self absorbed egomaniacs. McClueless is probably the worst.<br /><br />I have been more than impressed by all the county council candidates. Also Bernie, I know you do not agree but I have heard Jerry and Ron speak and both of them put these three clowns to shame when it comes to knowledge, commonsense and insight into the issue. To bad they are not running for the top spot but at least I hope they make it to council.<br /><br />I am at least confident we will once again have a vigorous and engaged county council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76545362338477563942013-05-10T12:02:00.204-04:002013-05-10T12:02:00.204-04:00Actually, I did not make that clear at all. In fac...Actually, I did not make that clear at all. In fact, I argued against it. In a congressional race, where you need to raise $2 million, it is next to impossible for one donor to have any kind of influence, especially since there are limits on federal campaigns. I argued that point repeatedly. You must not have been reading, or more likely, are deliberately mis-stating my posts. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20957868466327422342013-05-10T11:56:21.937-04:002013-05-10T11:56:21.937-04:00Callahan will only do business with those who pay ...Callahan will only do business with those who pay to play.<br /><br />Bernie and Charlie Dent made this very clear a couple if years ago.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91813708439142734972013-05-10T11:22:42.793-04:002013-05-10T11:22:42.793-04:00anon 1036...You will not talk like that after Call...anon 1036...You will not talk like that after Callahan has buried the county the way he has buried us here in Bethlehem.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21846129618830580962013-05-10T11:12:36.041-04:002013-05-10T11:12:36.041-04:00Union thugs were out in full forceUnion thugs were out in full forceAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15734760405746204432013-05-10T10:36:51.359-04:002013-05-10T10:36:51.359-04:00It was very obvious that Callahan was the only can...It was very obvious that Callahan was the only candidate that had finacial responsibility as a priority. Coming out against the Human Services lease was a game changer for me. He wasn't afraid to say that they left two fine buildings in the two cities go without maintenance for 8 years to make their claim that the county needed a new building. John adequately pointed out that this lease is going to cost the county taxpayers at least $1 mllion just in year one -- withnothing to show for it. If the county needed a new building then build it and own it. Everyone knows that leasing is the most expensive way of financing.<br /><br />And if Stoffa wanted a new building he has plenty of land right near the courthouse to build upon. Let's see, parking deck below and three story building on land that you already own. <br /><br />My questions are simple -- were options explored? Were other developers given an opportunity? This deal smells bad and only Callahan understands the true financial impact on the county.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38062852484408961592013-05-10T09:46:34.212-04:002013-05-10T09:46:34.212-04:00That's quite interesting. I was unaware he nev...That's quite interesting. I was unaware he never met "Dee." Even I've done that. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35474795617155533302013-05-10T09:44:17.026-04:002013-05-10T09:44:17.026-04:00Ask Mcloore if he ever met the guy who runs Graced...Ask Mcloore if he ever met the guy who runs Gracedale? He never talked to the man and doesn't even know him and he is the champion of Gracedale. What is wrong with this picture?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-83783944635435090912013-05-10T09:23:54.443-04:002013-05-10T09:23:54.443-04:00Northampton county Council candidates are talking ...Northampton county Council candidates are talking issues. Northampton county Executive candidates are talking rhetoric. Listen to the Council candidates as they discuss issues. They talk about, bridge repair and how to finance the projects, Veterans and veteran benefits, economic development and growth and ways to fund the programs, losing the Airport, land preservation and the funds to pay for it, human services and funding the programs, and many other important issues. Problems and solutions. Good candidates with real solutions. Reibman had his chance and he blew it. His comment that the voters put Angle out to pasture also goes for him. He was put out to pasture too. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51870256634833757512013-05-10T09:03:26.234-04:002013-05-10T09:03:26.234-04:00"From what I was told John said the Human Ser...<em>"From what I was told John said the Human Service building should not have been leased."</em><br /><br />That is a nonissue. What Callahan said, in his own words, is "That ship has sailed." McClure defended it. Reibman defended the concept but would have put it next to the courthouse. <br /><br />Give it a rest already with the constant harping about a matter that has already been decided. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-29528958709442704972013-05-10T08:49:44.047-04:002013-05-10T08:49:44.047-04:00The debate should have been dubed, "The Moe, ...The debate should have been dubed, "The Moe, Larry and Curly" show or "Three Blind Mice"<br /><br />We are in DEEP trouble!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50666014180690566532013-05-10T07:57:54.300-04:002013-05-10T07:57:54.300-04:00NorCo is about to go from bad to much worse. All ...NorCo is about to go from bad to much worse. All of these guys are moral and ethical shit stains with no sense of fiscal responsibility. What an awful mess. We're so f'd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-12989623185248226002013-05-10T07:26:45.955-04:002013-05-10T07:26:45.955-04:005:50 is Jim "I hate the building" Gregor...5:50 is Jim "I hate the building" Gregory <br /><br />You really need medication or just a nice solid punch to our head to knock you back into reality ha ha<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27542887469898477092013-05-10T05:50:39.763-04:002013-05-10T05:50:39.763-04:00From what I was told John said the Human Service b...From what I was told John said the Human Service building should not have been leased. It's about time someone spoke up on this. He is right. However, the ship shouldn't have sailed on this. Just like the Swaption, "It's never to late to stop an incredibly bad idea. Had they stopped the swaption earlier, this county would be alot richer. If anything, stop the ignorant lease and build the damn thing if you feel it's so necessary. Way to go John! It's about Damn time. Now , when you finally admit that you'll be dumping Ross Marcus, you might find you have friends out there.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com