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Monday, March 05, 2018
Dueling Petitions
The first of these, started by Phillip Cameron two days ago, calls on Donald Trump to pardon Fed Ed because he "did what was needed to be done, in order to run the criminals out of Allentown, and bring in much needed growth and investment."
As of midnight, it has attracted 139 signatures.
The second, started by Dean Smith the following day, argues it's "time to send a message to ALL politicians, that they are held to the same standards as every other citizen of the United States of America!"
As of midnight, there are 476 signers.
27 comments:
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47 guilty charges by a jury should equal 1 year per charge so see ya in the year 2065 FedEd Paw"low"ski.
ReplyDeleteLove the pic Bernie, don't judge a book by the cover and that right there is the make up of this great nation and family values.
ReplyDeleteI am not going to allow ugly and vulgar comments about another person unless the person making them says who he or she is.
ReplyDeleteAny word on who won Mrs. Fed Ed’s Fakebook poll about the timing of the verdict?
ReplyDeletePhillip Cameron, an advocate for corruption and misdeeds in City Hall, is a prime example of a "Fed Ed" sycophant and a uninformed voter found in Allentown today. It is people like him that makes "Fed Ed" proliferate in politics.
ReplyDeleteCarson S. Gable III
In the private sector the best practice here would be to transfer all of the departing employee's authority to someone who won't be leaving. Access to vital company systems and any sensitive information would be terminated.
ReplyDeleteIf Allentown's charter continues to allow a guilty mayor to remain in office between conviction and sentencing, it should at least strip him or her of any significant authority. If Fed Ed was a danger before, he's even more of a danger now. Even with higher scrutiny.
As of 1PM today, 615 have signed the "NO LENIENCY" petition. Wonder how Ed is doing on his petition?
ReplyDeleteGet this worm off the street.
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ReplyDeletehttps://twitter.com/emilyopilo/status/970456061487480832
In private sector even when you give them your two week notice most will now walk you out to prevent any issues let alone being convicted.
ReplyDeleteHe collects his paycheck and his pension accrues.
ReplyDeleteI hope the Judge is a Christian and asks himself, what would Jesus do. We must have love and mercy in our hearts. Vanquish hate and vengeance. The Mayor is guilty but we have all transgressed. It is time for healing and a sign of love and forgiveness.
ReplyDeleteThe judge should show mercy as a sign of peace.
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DeleteCarl is right. Many private sector businesses will go so far as to walk you out on the day you give notice.
ReplyDeleteAnon 3:38: Anything less than the maximum is mercy, in my opinion. By that definition I'm sure Pawlowski will get mercy. How would you define mercy?
The First Family of Allentown Corruption needs the pay check.
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ReplyDeleteI am all for mercy.
Give the lying recalcitrant piece of shit the minimum two years on each felony count.
94 years, with time off for good behavior.
God is good.
Have mercy on the taxpayers.
ReplyDeleteSend Ed straight to Hell.
I have written the HOLY FATHER to write a letter on hizzhoners behalf
ReplyDeleteJust saw the First Lady of Allentown is inquiring about full time jobs and whether City Council will allow her health insurance, please stop the madness already.
ReplyDeleteI believe that if she and her husband are unemployed, she and her family would be entitled to Obamacare. I would not want to see her, her husband or her children deprived of health insurance. But I think it is available. I am not trying to be a smart ass, but would recommend she discuss this issue a swell as possible employment, with some of the church leaders she knows. I suspect they would be very knowledgeable. She apparently has a master's degree in social work, and might be able to put that education to good use. She should also consider relocating as it might be difficult for her here.
ReplyDeleteSo nice of you to show compassion for Ed and his family after crucifying him on your two-bit blog for years.
ReplyDeleteMercy would be the judge giving the mayor community service. He is a graduate of a bible college and could be of great service in the community. In jail you would have to pay for your vengeance on him. As a person of Faith he could help teach others of the perils of sin. It would be a healing and teachable time and ministry.
ReplyDeleteThat is the most appropriate punishment.
What a load of crap. Did what he did to "run the criminals out of town"??? Who, Mike Fleck? Co-conspirators do not count - lol
ReplyDeleteHe did what he did to pave his path to Washington DC and instead is ending up in hell. Enjoy the ride - you created the Trip-Tik.
"Mercy would be the judge giving the mayor community service. He is a graduate of a bible college and could be of great service in the community..."
ReplyDeleteThere is only one hitch in your fairy tale - Ed is not contrite, and lied on the witness stand. If he plead guilty I would be more willing to at least consider the argument. Toss the book at him and let him rot.
Mrs. P has some nerve asking City Council to keep her health insurance after many city employees were terminated with no health insurance remaining and left to fend for themselves.
ReplyDeleteWhen he was indicted, his message was "I am innocent and let's let this play out. I look forward to providing my side, the truth".
ReplyDeleteHe has now had a six-week trial.
Change the code on the front door at City Hall; change the locks on his office.
He deserves no further consideration as a CONVICTED FELON.
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Mrs. P is looking out for her family with her request for an extension of health benefits. I'm sure Council won't agree. Best case -- pay him for unused sick time, if City regs allow it -- and then the family can use that money to extend health benefits for up to 18 months via COBRA, the same as any departing employee. If the City health plan was procured smartly, paying 100% of the premium under COBRA should be affordable.
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