tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post7314598794289010699..comments2024-03-29T11:06:45.862-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: This Can't Be GoodBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger67125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45025233714239464632012-08-21T18:53:22.994-04:002012-08-21T18:53:22.994-04:00Mr Donchez is not responsible for Mr Brennan or an...Mr Donchez is not responsible for Mr Brennan or any other adults alcohol abuse.<br />To suggest he is is really quite ignorant.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37594012034898546882012-08-19T01:13:19.362-04:002012-08-19T01:13:19.362-04:00The Saturday night anonymous trolls. Go take your ...The Saturday night anonymous trolls. Go take your drug cocktail. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33130758384337908922012-08-19T00:07:58.831-04:002012-08-19T00:07:58.831-04:00bo understand that all alkies are liars because th...bo understand that all alkies are liars because that is what he is best atAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37033130098590793942012-08-17T16:24:02.017-04:002012-08-17T16:24:02.017-04:00This is not "out of character" for Joe. ...This is not "out of character" for Joe. If you really know him, as you claim, the substance abuse and violent tendencies are far from "out of character".<br /><br />It is time we all stop the bs. We aren't helping him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47569768667283466832012-08-17T11:06:49.733-04:002012-08-17T11:06:49.733-04:00"Calling a wife-beater "spineless" ...<em>"Calling a wife-beater "spineless" is being an internet tough guy?"</em><br /><br />No, but doing so anonymously is what makes you spineless, spineless. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79080936669443162532012-08-17T09:55:16.680-04:002012-08-17T09:55:16.680-04:004:34 - Exactly. He should still be in jail and he...4:34 - Exactly. He should still be in jail and he should get 6 months minimum. People don't take alcohol abuse seriously in this country - if he was raging on cocaine, he'd be locked away without a doubt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25446848858053721722012-08-17T09:48:07.518-04:002012-08-17T09:48:07.518-04:00I get a kick out of these tough guys who anonymous...<i>I get a kick out of these tough guys who anonymously call others spineless. I make no defense for Joe's conduct and agree that it is indefensible. I hope his wife and sons are doing well. Joe has now destroyed his marriage, his family and a promising political career. But there is nothing that even the anonymous trolls can do to hurt him that he has not done to himself by continuing to drink.</i><br /><br />Calling a wife-beater "spineless" is being an internet tough guy? Perhaps you can give a pass to wife-berating because of his disease, I can't. I watched by diseased father beat my mother. He was fucking spineless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90556531660648458332012-08-17T08:30:33.249-04:002012-08-17T08:30:33.249-04:00Morning Bernie, I debated verbalizing regarding Jo...Morning Bernie, I debated verbalizing regarding Joe but after reading the comments, here goes, an old friend of mine always said Whiskey's in, wits out. I lived what Joe's family is going through with my first husband. Alcoholism controls the individual,some can rehab just as you, Bernie, but some can't. Joe might not even remember attacking his wife, my former husband didn't; again I am not making excuses for him but only his doctors and psychiatrists can judge his actions caused by his disease. We are all God's children and his wife and boys need support and understanding, and yes, it will affect them.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79097713948794076412012-08-17T07:48:47.579-04:002012-08-17T07:48:47.579-04:00anyone who know Joe also knows that what he is all...anyone who know Joe also knows that what he is alleged to have done is totally against his normal nature. Having said this, let's face facts; Joe needs immediate intervention. Before something truly tragic happens, such as death due to careless driving. There is very little chance that Joe has been incident-free between the Fourth Street incident last year and this one on the porch. He has likely been drinking AND driving all along. Hopefully, this is the intervention we all need in this case. <br /><br /><br />VORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89406276118351856932012-08-17T07:12:22.894-04:002012-08-17T07:12:22.894-04:00As a constituent of the 133rd district I believe i...As a constituent of the 133rd district I believe it time that Joe Brennan resign from office.<br /><br />Representative Brennan was given the opportunity to straighten out his life on numerous occasions and has failed to do so,<br /><br />Sadly, given the passing of the deadline to withdrawal Joe Brennan's name must remain on the ballot with the possibility that the Republican candidate would win in the fall.<br /><br />As a constituent, I am concerned right now about what type of representation we are getting and will get as this situation unfolds.<br /><br />Obviously Mr. Brennan can not handle the day to day grind in Harrisburg.<br /><br />Perhaps I would have been the better candidate to serve the 133rd in 2006 when the seat was contested. <br /><br />I truly hope that Joe Brennan can straighten out his life but I highly suggest that he become a private citizen rather then continuing as a public servant.<br /><br />I would be willing to replace him but I note that my tenure would end in the 133rd 2 years hence when I would be a constituent of the 134th district. But Bill Lenier's tenure would not end two years hence so I call for the way to seat Lenier as the representative of the 133 rather then Brennan whose time has passed.<br /><br />Obdiently yours;<br /><br />Dennis PearsonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69219886114841999552012-08-17T00:13:27.152-04:002012-08-17T00:13:27.152-04:00No one is piling on. You wnat to be comapssionate...No one is piling on. You wnat to be comapssionate, you put your family on the road with this mainiac, most of us prefer the state take his license.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58962044435051473392012-08-17T00:03:59.810-04:002012-08-17T00:03:59.810-04:00It would be nice to remember that we're talkin...It would be nice to remember that we're talking about a fellow human being. Last I checked, none of us are perfect.<br /><br />I would think that Mr. Brennan and his family have enough on their plate already and don't need others piling on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62141459557536487632012-08-16T22:21:23.374-04:002012-08-16T22:21:23.374-04:00Anf for yous, anonymous trolls like you have been ...Anf for yous, anonymous trolls like you have been trying to shout me down. How's that working out for 'ya?Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48579594875049307532012-08-16T22:18:33.327-04:002012-08-16T22:18:33.327-04:00Hell Bernie, I agree. You have been fooling peopl...Hell Bernie, I agree. You have been fooling people for years with this blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56816408035004853632012-08-16T21:54:16.629-04:002012-08-16T21:54:16.629-04:00I see some comments attacking Bob Donchez, who wor...I see some comments attacking Bob Donchez, who works for Brennan and is running for Mayor in Bethlehem. I know for a fact that Bob has tried hard to get Joe to stop. I also know for a fact that alcoholics can fool the people closest to them. So I would not be so quick to blame Bob for Joe's behavior. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89161203095428832062012-08-16T21:32:39.344-04:002012-08-16T21:32:39.344-04:00Lotta hate spewing going onLotta hate spewing going onAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70099570203616769262012-08-16T21:03:15.389-04:002012-08-16T21:03:15.389-04:00If he gets around to sobering up he'll probabl...If he gets around to sobering up he'll probably say the bitch deserved it and the kids enjoyed watching - oh yeah, don't forget to vote for me so i can continue to fuck up on your dimedead brain cellsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4485330025510428612012-08-16T20:50:57.355-04:002012-08-16T20:50:57.355-04:00the boy is going down for the count. Loses his job...the boy is going down for the count. Loses his job, his family,home and any respect. <br /><br />Those closest to him lose all credibility.<br /><br /> His opponent for office walks in laughing.<br /><br />You booze - you loseAl K. Holicnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47609673120791111922012-08-16T20:22:06.495-04:002012-08-16T20:22:06.495-04:006:34,
You have got it right. Donchez only cares a...6:34,<br /><br />You have got it right. Donchez only cares about himself. Not his drunken boss, as you say he could have tried to save or the residents of Bethlehem. Just where is my next pension coming from.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1586309112135643222012-08-16T18:34:58.683-04:002012-08-16T18:34:58.683-04:00Donchez - Mr family man and waNNABE MAYOR SHOULD B...Donchez - Mr family man and waNNABE MAYOR SHOULD BE ASHAMED OF HIMSELF. hE HAD TO KNOW YET SUPPORTS THIS GUY. dONCHEZ WILL NOT GET MY VOTE FOR DOGCATHCHER, MUCH LESS MAYORAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58659125229242296402012-08-16T18:24:53.096-04:002012-08-16T18:24:53.096-04:00Bernie, It would seem the friends and co-workers o...Bernie, It would seem the friends and co-workers of Mr.Brennan knew of his reckless behavior and failed to stop it.I 've had a few over the years and considered myself fortunate I was never arrested.To get grabbed 2 times he has to be the un-luckist guy in Bethlehem or really has a severe issue.I see his professional experience listed him as chief of staff for T.J. Rooney! 'Birds of a feather'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90279278345701989562012-08-16T18:23:57.133-04:002012-08-16T18:23:57.133-04:00Bernie, It would seem the friends and co-workers o...Bernie, It would seem the friends and co-workers of Mr.Brennan knew of his reckless behavior and failed to stop it.I 've had a few over the years and considered myself fortunate I was never arrested.To get grabbed 2 times he has to be the un-luckist guy in Bethlehem or really has a severe issue.I see his professional experience listed him as chief of staff for T.J. Rooney! 'Birds of a feather'Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1265691571368953942012-08-16T16:34:46.052-04:002012-08-16T16:34:46.052-04:00Let's take the politics and the person out of ...Let's take the politics and the person out of the discussion for a moment. Is it fair to ask whether the legal system takes these circumstances seriously enough?<br /><br />Here you have a person who has twice driven while well over the legal limit. His behavior has escalated to violence against his own family. He also apparently has a history of battling the disease.<br /><br />I'm not sure how comfortable I am with just sending this guy back out with minimal bail. I can't imagine all the things that would drive an alcoholic to drink, but I can't imagine NOT thinking about drinking when faced with the loss of career and family in a very public setting.<br /><br />I'm no expert, but it seems like we're doing everybody a disservice here by just putting someone in this situation right back out on the streets so quickly. Again, I'm trying not to make this about Mr. Brennan and assuming that a previous comment (that the bail he received is the norm) is correct.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55326087733552609072012-08-16T16:02:26.082-04:002012-08-16T16:02:26.082-04:00This isn't his first fight or brush with overu...This isn't his first fight or brush with overuse of legal and illegal substances. Whats that, shoplifting?<br /><br />Enough O'Hare, you deleted the comments but you are an enabler along with your drunkard buddies. A real friend would tell the guy, you can't drive a cra until you "prove" you are safe.<br /><br />My family must share the road with this lunatio and that is were his "nice guy" status ends. He has been in the news for almost killing someone in a fight before.<br /><br /><br />So out of character, not really. He should resign his position, surrender his driviong license. He is not even close to being reformed.<br /><br />All the enablers and coddlers out there can moan about the nice guy crap but nice guys don't endanger other motorists over and over again, nice guys don't beat the shit out of people. Sorry, anon or not, your bullshit stinks twice as bad on this story. <br /><br />You know as well as I do that any one other than this guy would have had a much larger bail and spent the night in jail. <br /><br /><br />Lifelong Dem that will vote for his opponenent, whoever he is. Joe has forfited his right to represent me.<br /><br />I wonder where his chief of Staff Bobbv Donchez stands on all of this?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-31378478714955339792012-08-16T14:28:38.367-04:002012-08-16T14:28:38.367-04:00its not about liking him or not liking him. what i...its not about liking him or not liking him. what i am saying is that is not an incredibly low bail for those charges. second, he did post it because he got out last night.breezy7https://www.blogger.com/profile/00661817983863393624noreply@blogger.com