tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post8424676208070663777..comments2024-03-28T12:57:02.380-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Calling All BlogwhoresBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger44125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7530224696286491222009-08-01T21:33:39.599-04:002009-08-01T21:33:39.599-04:00Bye bye Chuck.Bye bye Chuck.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36376698725465833972009-07-28T12:31:26.903-04:002009-07-28T12:31:26.903-04:00Combined men and women's fencing:
2003 + 2005
...Combined men and women's fencing:<br />2003 + 2005<br /><br />Women's soccer: 2004Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-46433725662582504562009-07-28T12:25:15.931-04:002009-07-28T12:25:15.931-04:00Is that a nationally accredited TEAM sport or a cl...Is that a nationally accredited TEAM sport or a club sport?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-17221811400624849822009-07-28T06:26:25.983-04:002009-07-28T06:26:25.983-04:00"The Irish curse is half over. The Red Sox wo..."The Irish curse is half over. The Red Sox won a few World Series. Now all we need is Notre Dame to start winning again. By the way, when was the last time Notre Dame won a National Championship? If you think it's football, you are wrong. It was the women's basketball team under the guidance of Muffet McGraw back in 2001.<br /><br />Peace, ~~Alex"<br /><br /><br />wrong. fencing, 2003.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39559983797551645502009-07-28T06:01:15.352-04:002009-07-28T06:01:15.352-04:00Rising Sun,
As I wrote, don't let my conc...Rising Sun,<br /><br /> As I wrote, don't let my concerns about the public mood trouble you.It appears you have it all figured out.<br /><br /> Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56248685472497481022009-07-28T01:20:00.854-04:002009-07-28T01:20:00.854-04:00As I said Bernie, it's not a great process, bu...As I said Bernie, it's not a great process, but the reality is that Charlie and the other 434 members of Congress would have voted the same on that bill had they had a week with it. I believe the bill will create just as many jobs, even in Pennsylvania, as it loses us. You disagree. I'm not deriding your logic, this is a coal state, and it may in fact be painful. I just don't agree that it will. As for Charlie on green energy, there are a lot of real good scientists and experts who don't like his ideas on nuclear and hydrogen power. It's a debate to be had for sure, but I'm not conceding he's Mr. Green.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156821106883484918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24310802381884757962009-07-28T01:13:10.956-04:002009-07-28T01:13:10.956-04:00Rich,
The cap and trade energy bill was an 1,100...Rich, <br /><br />The cap and trade energy bill was an 1,100 page bill. 300 pages of that bill were dumped on Congressmen's desks at 3 AM on the morning of passage. The stim package, of course, allowed no opportuinity for consideration, although the argument of exigent circumstances can be made there.<br /><br />I'm sorry, but must conclude that a cap on coal emissions in Pa. will have a dramatic impact on our economy. That's just common sense. It may or may not be 36,000, but it will be a job loss and higher utility bills. it will be some time before green jobs kick in. Ironically, one of the promoters of these green jobs is Charlie Dent, who advocates the use of hudrogen and even nuclear power. both of which are environmentally friendly. But just the other day, I posted a video in which language concerning hydrogen was completely omitted from a bill. <br /><br />This is why I claim we are over-reaching. I'd love to see green jobs in Pa., but think we need more of a transition than what the cap and trade bill allows.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59215709526646858542009-07-28T00:56:39.844-04:002009-07-28T00:56:39.844-04:00Bernie,
The President remains the most popular Pr...Bernie,<br /><br />The President remains the most popular President 7 months into his term in modern times. His popularity is in the high 50's. Let's not get too far out on this one. He still beats the GOP on nearly every conceivable issue, even on a lot of defense issues. I think his demise is being over reported. <br /><br />As for their candidates in 2010, Harrisburg folks are completely split on the ability of Corbett. Yes, he won, down the ballot. As many Democrats want to run against him as want to run against Gerlach. I wouldn't bet very much on him. Time will tell here, as is the same for Toomey. Toomey's only prayer is a race against Specter, where he can go very negative. Even then, it's dicey. <br /><br />At the end of the day, this state voted for the President by an overwhelming margin, his approval is still a solid 56% here, and we have a million voter registration advantage. <br /><br />As far as cap and trade Bernie, I'm sorry, I do not accept the 36,000 jobs lost number. That number first came out in a GOP committee report in the House. The complaints about "time to read the bill" are a little weak to me too, the bill's been in the relevant committees being worked on since last winter. Any member could check in on the progress there and get an idea what's happening during the process. Not saying there shouldn't be a period to read it, I'm just saying that it did not change Charlie's vote, or anyone else's.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156821106883484918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76737240431145276532009-07-28T00:00:45.889-04:002009-07-28T00:00:45.889-04:00Rich, I don't think things can get much worse ...Rich, I don't think things can get much worse for the Rs. They're on the mat. And like Scott says, the pendelum will soon beging to swing the other way. Obama's popularity is declining and this is because he has been over-reaching, trying to do too much, too soon. It will catch up to him. <br /><br />The cap and trade energy bill is a perfect example. 300 pages were dumpred on Congressmen's desks at 3 AM on the day that bill came up for a vote. It will drive utility rates thru the roof. It does provide tax concessions for low income people, but is vague about that. Here in Pa. it will mean 36,000 lost jobs. <br /><br />This is over-reaching. This is what happens when one party does not listen to another. <br /><br />On top of that, we are going to have some powerful Rs running statewide. Corbett will liely be the next governor. Toomey may lose, but will run very hard. <br /><br />I'm no political strategist, but my rhunesticks tell me things are looking bad for the Dems necxt year.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1525218320998233572009-07-27T23:49:38.703-04:002009-07-27T23:49:38.703-04:00Scott,
I'm sorry, but no credible evidence ex...Scott,<br /><br />I'm sorry, but no credible evidence exists to support your assertion that public opinion has dramatically changed in the last 6 months. No public polling, for that matter no private polling in this state at least, suggest you are correct. Most polling suggests the President would still have been elected, by the same margin in the EC, and close to the same in the PV. As for your assertion, you are right, things can absolutely change. It would be foolish for a Democrat to assume we are in the clear because your party has 24% approval in July of 2009. Things could also be bad for your party again though in 2009.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156821106883484918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18171745558829430432009-07-27T21:50:28.252-04:002009-07-27T21:50:28.252-04:00Will the pendulum swing back next year? We can all...Will the pendulum swing back next year? We can all think what we chose to on this subject but events will play out on their own accord with no consideration for our thoughts. Republicans having weather several years of countervailing trends understand this all too well. The mood of the public has changed dramatically in a relatively short time, but please don’t let me worry you.<br /><br /> Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49218986646322230082009-07-27T21:22:41.166-04:002009-07-27T21:22:41.166-04:007:43, I guess if you ever go for women Ann is in ...7:43, I guess if you ever go for women Ann is in trouble.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77931161416140318672009-07-27T19:43:53.523-04:002009-07-27T19:43:53.523-04:00THe only person with the Irish curse is Anna McHal...THe only person with the Irish curse is Anna McHale and she's not even Irish, poor thing.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-219998733241457072009-07-27T17:55:41.322-04:002009-07-27T17:55:41.322-04:00Does Bernie still have the stained dress.Does Bernie still have the stained dress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51975001611499383192009-07-27T17:13:33.761-04:002009-07-27T17:13:33.761-04:00"No business as ususal in Washington" - ..."No business as ususal in Washington" - OBAMA ON CAMPAIGN TRAIL<br /><br />HOW MANY LOBBYISTS IN OBAMA ADMINSTRATION?<br /><br />HOW MANY FORMER CLINTON PEOPLE IN ADMINISTRATION<br /><br />Sorry --- Obama IS a liar and a fraud<br /><br />Slick marketing campaign, though!ironpigpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792492001296361796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26411838025438475422009-07-27T17:11:18.417-04:002009-07-27T17:11:18.417-04:00Bernie,
Let's be honest here my friend, Obama...Bernie,<br /><br />Let's be honest here my friend, Obama's average approval remains 56%, or roughly where President Bush was at the start of his re-elect, a re-elect he won with under 50% approval. President Obama is still remarkably strong by any modern equivalent. Go back and look at Clinton, Bush I, and Reagan by the fall of their first years. The fall was in full swing. President Obama is beating all 3 of them, and President Bush II for that matter at the same point.<br /><br />Now, let's also take an honest broker look at whether or not Charlie was right for voting against this President's agenda- from the stimulus, to the budget, to war funding, to the first round of budget votes, to Lilly Ledbetter, to EFCA, etc.- based on the results to this point. In January, we were losing 700,000 jobs a month, now we are losing 300,000 a month, and the trend is falling. Second quarter GDP figures rose from the first quarter, and their year end forecast is better than it was early this year. The banks that were about to "melt down" are turning a profit in July of '09, and some are paying back their TARP funds already, plus interest. Now, to be fair, the deficit was projected at $1.3 trillion for this year on January 20th, roughly the same as last year's actual deficit, and it is $1.8 trillion projected now. I'll take that as a fair argument for the other side, and I'll accept it if the other trends continue. Hell, even the automakers are coming out of bankruptcy faster than previously expected.<br /><br />Now, as for John's record as Mayor, I'll be happy to defend that too. 6 balanced budgets, several years since the last tax increase, job creation that is the best in the Lehigh Valley, and the re-development of the South Side. For those who wonder what he did to warrant a promotion, there you go. <br /><br />I don't think it's productive to get down in the gutter, and go with the "Charlie is in the pocket of the oil industry" garbage we heard in the past, because quite frankly it doesn't work. I do however think Charlie should be evaluated for his record on the big-ticket items of this current term. The Lehigh Valley back Barack Obama by large margins. So far this year, Charlie has voted against the stimulus, budget, cap and trade, war funding, Lilly Ledbetter, and is planning to oppose Employee Free Choice and Health Care. We can disagree on what that means, but we can't disagree that these are the facts. I don't support him for these reasons, you may support him for your reasons, and good people can come to different conclusions based on these facts. Let's just agree on the facts to begin with. <br /><br />As for Scott A's argument that next year will be a GOP year, he should read public opinion polls putting his party in the 20's for approval, in other words every poll not from Rasmussen. The generic ballot is as wide as it was in 2007 at this point, with no change. He can cite Pat Toomey's performance against Specter, and that is totally fair, but I would have to say that Arlen's problems are Arlen's. His support personally is lukewarm amongst Pennsylvanians. Quite frankly, I think the party switch is hurting him with general election voters because it's a sign of bad faith.Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16156821106883484918noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72336901319391362402009-07-27T17:08:46.732-04:002009-07-27T17:08:46.732-04:00PS - Could have had Hillary :)PS - Could have had Hillary :)ironpigpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792492001296361796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49479449383656497592009-07-27T17:08:03.289-04:002009-07-27T17:08:03.289-04:00What?
Obama poll numbers dropping?
No way. He is...What?<br /><br />Obama poll numbers dropping?<br /><br />No way. He is the SMARTEST President in the HISTORY of the United States. I have been told 10,000,000 times by everybody, so you can believe it.<br /><br />Obama is also the GREATEST President in the HISTORY of the United States. I was told that 10,000,000 times by everybody, too.<br /><br />Get with the program, O'Hare:<br /><br />OBAMA WALKS ON WATER AND CAN DO NO WRONG<br /><br />The Constitution is "adequate enough" --- OBAMA<br /><br />ANYONE WHO DID THEIR HOMEWORK before THE ELECTION KNOWS WHO OBAMA IS AND WHAT HE IS ALL ABOUT - Most continue to live in denial<br /><br />Enjoy the Obama Presidency, the FUN is just BEGINNING...<br /><br />HOPE AND CHANGE<br /><br />YES WE CAN!!!<br /><br />Buyers' Remorse, anyone?ironpigpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792492001296361796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7940144273306355622009-07-27T15:36:04.175-04:002009-07-27T15:36:04.175-04:00Are we talking about Mayor Callahan? The mayor tha...Are we talking about Mayor Callahan? The mayor that mailed out fliers against his own party members on Bethlehem city council. As for dolan as an 8th grade english teacher at Nitschmann middle school she decided on her own without anyones permission to have a discussion obout their use of the "F" word? And yes it was a co-ed class of 12 & 13 year olds. Some people may think they are a bit light on judgement.Tony Knoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62030347506320201002009-07-27T14:43:56.057-04:002009-07-27T14:43:56.057-04:00This comment has been removed by the author.Sanctifying Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587567660211753210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24207021222605025362009-07-27T14:39:18.235-04:002009-07-27T14:39:18.235-04:00The Irish curse is half over. The Red Sox won a fe...The Irish curse is half over. The Red Sox won a few World Series. Now all we need is Notre Dame to start winning again. By the way, when was the last time Notre Dame won a National Championship? If you think it's football, you are wrong. It was the women's basketball team under the guidance of Muffet McGraw back in 2001.<br /><br />Peace, ~~AlexSanctifying Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587567660211753210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49700046324371320082009-07-27T13:50:43.600-04:002009-07-27T13:50:43.600-04:00What's all this about an Irish curse? Am I goi...What's all this about an Irish curse? Am I going to go bald now, too?Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23672937888904307782009-07-27T13:45:34.502-04:002009-07-27T13:45:34.502-04:00"Anon 12:13- perhaps the C's grew up in a..."Anon 12:13- perhaps the C's grew up in an abusive household with a Da' who had the Irish curse. Otherwise they had the same "awful" experience that I had growing up in Betlum."<br /><br />dude, how bout not speculating about that of which you know nothing. Callahan's father is deceased, and can't defend himself from your libelous "perhaps..."<br /><br />Mr. Cunningham Sr. is nothing but a class individual (albeit in dire need of rogaine) who many of us think the world of.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85414361371092725272009-07-27T12:25:24.637-04:002009-07-27T12:25:24.637-04:00Anon 12:13- perhaps the C's grew up in an abus...Anon 12:13- perhaps the C's grew up in an abusive household with a Da' who had the Irish curse. Otherwise they had the same "awful" experience that I had growing up in Betlum.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71176667330481806702009-07-27T12:13:28.244-04:002009-07-27T12:13:28.244-04:00I do not think that Callahan and Cunningham had &q...I do not think that Callahan and Cunningham had "awful" childhoods. They grew up in working class families and probably struggled at times but say it was "awful" is an overstatement. Cunningham speaks fondly of his growing up in Bethlehem...although you will be convinced he grew up in West Bethlehem if you speak to him...really he grew up in northeast Bethlehem and went to Freedom HS. <br />Dolan did not even grow up in Bethlehem. She was an army child. She moved here in the late 80s.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com