tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post6521255386138955939..comments2024-03-29T08:46:42.104-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Run, John, Run!Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger50125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53120438088545562632009-02-09T13:46:00.000-05:002009-02-09T13:46:00.000-05:00Stoffa--best Director of Human Services or just a ...Stoffa--best Director of Human Services or just a player with the papers? Why did Jane Baker dump him and he tried to get Reibman to take him? Campaign contribution and all!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24018338888276737102009-02-03T01:31:00.000-05:002009-02-03T01:31:00.000-05:00Ah annon 10:32 or Mr. Stoffa, whatever you prefer,...Ah annon 10:32 or Mr. Stoffa, whatever you prefer, Mr. Dady did collect unemployment compensation. After Stoffa illegally tried to stop it, his attorney sent a letter to the County and that idea stoped real quick. That was but one example of Mr. Stoffa notorious mean streak he hides behind the aw shucks exterior. Lehigh County knows the mean spirited Stoffa who will cutt off the head of anyone he is angry with.<BR/><BR/>Before you scream bullshit check the old clippings O'Hare, Longenbach said it was perfectly legal. Another Stoffa blopper.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16495038867828870032009-02-02T22:32:00.000-05:002009-02-02T22:32:00.000-05:00Bernie, I am beginning to understand why more folk...Bernie, I am beginning to understand why more folks don't get involved with Northampton County government.<BR/><BR/>Some of the comments posted here reveal not only an astonishing lack of simple knowledge, but also mean spiritness, extreme partisanship, and outright lying.<BR/><BR/>Reibman raised taxes over 60% - and one shining light here bitches because Stoffa raised taxes a TOTAL of 1/2 mil - a tax increase he promised during his campaign. Bob Daday quits and tries to collect unemployment from the county illegally yet folks here cry out that Stoffa collects Social Security and pensions TO WHICH HE IS LEGALLY entitled.<BR/><BR/>To paraphrase an expression of my Dad's - Northampton County voters don't even know what side their bread is buttered on.<BR/><BR/>Well, should Stoffa decide that his health is more important than is the County, I hope y'all get what you're asking for - another Severson-connected pay-to-play scam artist who will charge you for a parking deck but deliver a mousepad.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-29729509260836944012009-02-02T22:26:00.000-05:002009-02-02T22:26:00.000-05:00Pull those weeds. tote that bale!I think Stoff lif...Pull those weeds. tote that bale!<BR/><BR/>I think Stoff lifted the story from the Bible.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77297522132792345702009-02-02T22:10:00.000-05:002009-02-02T22:10:00.000-05:00Anon 2:57, in all his ignorance, drooled....Did he...Anon 2:57, in all his ignorance, drooled....<BR/><BR/>Did he sign the Ordinance that County Council passed on the pay raises ? Why didn't he oppose the twenty thousand dollar pay raise for himself ?<BR/>Why yes he did sign it. That's a matter of public record.<BR/><BR/>If you could read, you'd also know that the raise does not take place until after the next election. While you could argue that he was approving a raise for himself, that's only the case if a) he runs for re-election, and b) he wins.<BR/><BR/>Won't you look cute with all that egg on your face should neither a) nor b) happen.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72048027108705246852009-02-02T22:06:00.000-05:002009-02-02T22:06:00.000-05:00Anon 7:04...Where is it written that a person cann...Anon 7:04...<BR/><BR/>Where is it written that a person cannot collect legally earned pensions? The Home Rule Charter? What does Social Security have to do with his elected position? <BR/><BR/>Have you tried asking Mr Stoffa or is this more bloviating? <BR/><BR/>You and people like you are the reason we don't get more honest folks to run for office. What you are asking for is not only not required by any statue, but also none of your flippin' business.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57668717997541889082009-02-02T20:10:00.000-05:002009-02-02T20:10:00.000-05:00If you wish to attack Mr. Stoffa, perhaps you coul...If you wish to attack Mr. Stoffa, perhaps you could at least spell his name correctly. Also, referring to people being "trash" or "having their head up someone's ass" makes one question the core of human decency of the writer, their command of the English language and being far too comfortable using words of hatred.<BR/>One of the most disqusting abstracts of free speech. Trust me, Mr. Stoffa, and only Mr. Stoffa will make his own decision.<BR/>The story about pulling weeds is not manufactured. Though, as we have all learned, in all aspects of politics, it is much easier to sit in the shade and sip lemonade while critizing the weed puller.<BR/>It's a national epidemic, and no exception here. Suggestions to help? Very few. Mostly just snide and caustic criticisms. Sticks and stones, people-- sticks and stones.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50140260932418994392009-02-02T19:04:00.000-05:002009-02-02T19:04:00.000-05:00It is time for Stoffa to release his tax returns. ...It is time for Stoffa to release his tax returns. The public has a right to know how many different pensions he is collecting on top of his salary. Is he collecting one pension ? Is the number two ? Is he raking in two pension plus social security ? Release your returns Stoffa.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7052471169501743962009-02-02T17:50:00.000-05:002009-02-02T17:50:00.000-05:00I think someone is at your door Boner and they are...I think someone is at your door Boner and they are asking "was that extra cheese or pepperoni?"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66751913795984418512009-02-02T10:46:00.000-05:002009-02-02T10:46:00.000-05:00Long can’t deliver a fucking pizza, let alone the ...Long can’t deliver a fucking pizza, let alone the endorsement.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91435388538040508642009-02-02T09:00:00.000-05:002009-02-02T09:00:00.000-05:00This is a story Stoffa told a reporter. I have a l...This is a story Stoffa told a reporter. I have a link to it.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5496227496673768632009-02-02T02:29:00.000-05:002009-02-02T02:29:00.000-05:00He be pulling weeds and he sees the plow mule gett...He be pulling weeds and he sees the plow mule getting tired. Little Johnney puts the mule on his back and keeps pulling them weeds. Soon he sees an old woman pushing a wheelbarrow full of trunips to her cabin. He is tired and the tree looks so good but Little Johnney says get on my back I will carry you too, while I pull my weeds.<BR/>Finally on the beach he sees a troubled soul and soon only one set of footprints are visible..oh wait that was Jesus Christ, oh well no difference.<BR/><BR/>O'Hare I don;t know what is more hillarious if he told you this goofy self-serving story or you made it up in one of your alcoholic blackouts. Either way it is a creative albeit unbelievibly insane story.<BR/><BR/>Its been said before, you guys need to get a room.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68023511711397994072009-02-01T22:55:00.000-05:002009-02-01T22:55:00.000-05:00"If you think Joe Long has no pull with the State ..."If you think Joe Long has no pull with the State committee it shows how out of touch with reality you are."<BR/><BR/>Judge Panella's reputation as a great judge is a measure of himself. Not Joe Long. Joe Long is merely riding on his chairmanship of the NC Democratic Party. He has nothing to do with Judge Panella's ascending the bench. Joe Long is the one out of touch. And you too, if you don't give credit to the judge. (And nice misdirection, with the Stoffa reference. Because you can't come up with an original argument.)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42837412482779323892009-02-01T20:08:00.000-05:002009-02-01T20:08:00.000-05:00Long is a great County Chairman. Just ask Panella...Long is a great County Chairman. Just ask Panella. He will tell you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-73364888930656284472009-02-01T18:33:00.000-05:002009-02-01T18:33:00.000-05:00If you think Joe Long has no pull with the State c...If you think Joe Long has no pull with the State committee it shows how out of touch with reality you are.<BR/><BR/>Of course this is the 'Pure Spin Zone'. Or the Stoffa Mancrush Room. Hows that lap dance?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38682393924479815892009-02-01T16:58:00.000-05:002009-02-01T16:58:00.000-05:00"Judge Panella's endorsement was not made because ...<EM>"Judge Panella's endorsement was not made because of Joe Long. How arrogant!"</EM><BR/><BR/>Joe Long can be a lot more arrogant than that!Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70879421815848129782009-02-01T12:07:00.000-05:002009-02-01T12:07:00.000-05:00Judge Panella's endorsement was not made because o...Judge Panella's endorsement was not made because of Joe Long. How arrogant! Judge Panella got that endorsement himself. Through intellectual ability and compassion while on the bench. Joe Long had nothing, absolutely nothing to do with the endorsement. He went along with the endorsement, because if he didn't, the whole democratic party would have kicked his ass.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56484952754832597332009-02-01T09:59:00.000-05:002009-02-01T09:59:00.000-05:00Burne - stop picking on Joe Long. The state Democ...Burne - stop picking on Joe Long. The state Democratic Committee just endorsed Judge Panella for Supreme Court, and Joe Long was very supportive in that effort that Judge Panella worked so hard at. Ask Judge Panella what he thinks of Joe Long. He will tell you his a great guy and an great Chairman.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84414127529144904612009-02-01T02:58:00.000-05:002009-02-01T02:58:00.000-05:00The real objection to Stoffa is Stoffa. He is in ...The real objection to Stoffa is Stoffa. He is in way over his head in this position and that is what Courthouse insiders will tell you. O'Hare your problem is you are an attention whore. Smart Pol's like Morganelli and Grucella act like you are a real buddy because it is insurance against your insane rants. By the way Morganelli doesn't care what Party his assistants are as long as they keep writing checks.<BR/>Stoffa tells everyone the Parking deck will fall. People were scared and then he just goes on to another topic. This is his way, it has always been his way. He is a lifelong bureaucrat that doesn't have an original or leadership bone in his body.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43274350247225029412009-01-31T23:06:00.000-05:002009-01-31T23:06:00.000-05:00"Stoffer is a Republican in sheep's clothing. He s...<EM>"Stoffer is a Republican in sheep's clothing. He should be ashamed</EM>"<BR/><BR/>Now we come to the real objection to John Stoffa. He is fairly nonpartisan. That drives partisan hacks like Joe Long, Charles Dertinger and Bob Daday batty. <BR/><BR/>What's more, he stopped Daday's unemployment, unwilling to let him collect on a job that daday quit on his own. <BR/><BR/>Stoffa is guilty as charged. He prefers people who can do a job over political labels. in that way, he is very much like DA Morganelli, who never even asks his assistants their party. <BR/><BR/>As far as pension dipping is concerned, here's what John is doing. Right now, instead of collecting social security, he's working. So he saves the public that. Right now, he could be collected a Northampton County pension. Instead, he's working, sparing the taxpayers that expense. <BR/><BR/>Stoffa is a decent man eho represents the very best in government. The policitcal hacks and partisans want to be rid of him for obvious reasons. <BR/><BR/>Notice not one of them has the courage to identify themselves. <BR/><BR/>Snakes.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87781085225790173692009-01-31T20:51:00.000-05:002009-01-31T20:51:00.000-05:00Grucela is out, Heckman is tied to Reibman, McHale...Grucela is out, Heckman is tied to Reibman, McHale raised property taxes 70%. Stoffa has a job and a pension. He would get a raise. Big deal. He wins easily as a Republican or Democrat. Game over.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47162896743556909372009-01-31T18:34:00.000-05:002009-01-31T18:34:00.000-05:00Annon 4:30Nice rant there Mrs. Stoffa but you didn...Annon 4:30<BR/><BR/>Nice rant there Mrs. Stoffa but you didn't answer the question. what is he doing with his Northampton County Pension as you can't work fulltime and get one? Stoffa has been given a free ride by the media and O'Hare his next oppoent may not be as obliging.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78830565146213890832009-01-31T18:32:00.000-05:002009-01-31T18:32:00.000-05:00Stoffer is a Republican in sheep's clothing. He s...Stoffer is a Republican in sheep's clothing. He should be ashamed of his triple dipping and his horrible record on human servicesAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-46409634480356921532009-01-31T16:43:00.000-05:002009-01-31T16:43:00.000-05:00Run John Run - as a Republican. You Director of A...Run John Run - as a Republican. You Director of Admins Conklin is a Republican. Your Finance Director Mazerati is a Republican. Your Director of Court Services is a Republican. Your Director of Human Resources switched her registration from Republican to Indy to get confirmed. Your biggest Council Pal is Angle. You are obvious most comfortable with Republicans. So you should switch.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10894254142880346212009-01-31T16:30:00.000-05:002009-01-31T16:30:00.000-05:00Anon 3:49 your irrational hatred of Stoffa gives y...Anon 3:49 your irrational hatred of Stoffa gives you zero credibility in this debate. He earned whatever pension he is entitled to receive from either county, just like ANY county employee. You are desperately grasping at straws with the comment about interest bearing savings accounts. You know full well how pension funds work. John Stoffa is the most honorable executive this county has ever had. The electorate will express this same sentiment if he chooses to run again. He will be re-elected in a landslide and whichever other "pay to play" candidate you are backing will crawl back under the rock he or she crawled from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com