tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post1687363332076526132..comments2024-03-29T00:30:47.101-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Dolan Does Some Damage ControlBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3377307547189518202014-04-21T12:22:48.421-04:002014-04-21T12:22:48.421-04:00Actually, in addition to "clerical issues and...Actually, in addition to "clerical issues and a bad accountant," there was a blatant conflict of interest, and as recently as last week. You refuse to see that. That alone is the basis of what was a criminal prosecution in the Bonusgate case. That's why Dolan needs to resign. <br /><br />The attempt to learn the identity of this accountant is just an attempt to throw someone under the bus and deflect attention away from the person responsible - the Exec Director. <br /><br />I could understand Callahan or other City officials saying they will write off the debt in the greater good. I disagree, but can see the argument. reasonable minds can have different opinions there. <br /><br />What I can't see is Dolan using the power of her office to extort preferential treatment for an entity in which she is a financial beneficiary. She needs to go. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27356726084827634462014-04-21T12:09:50.225-04:002014-04-21T12:09:50.225-04:00Probably true. I don't "support" an...Probably true. I don't "support" anyone but recognize that A) this was a city owned property managed by a "non-profit" (meaning the city didn't want to deal with it) and B) people that run non-profits aren't always the best equipped business managers. No personal enrichment, bills paid by the city (who should be paying them anyway) - I see no real problem besides clerical issues and a bad accountant.<br /><br />How about naming this clown accountant?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62788930603673771122014-04-21T09:48:45.960-04:002014-04-21T09:48:45.960-04:00In other words, let's change the meaning of wo...In other words, let's change the meaning of words so everything fits your story. This nonprofit had existed since at least 2000, and probably before that. As recently as 2007, it was having no trouble paying utilities. This stopped around the same time that Dolan stopped filing tax return during her mismanagement. It was no fledgling, and had been able to budget and pay for utilities in years past. <br /><br />Look, I get "the building looks nice" ARGUMENT. And I have not called Dolan a crook. But she abused the power of her office and the trust the people pout into her, and she needs to go. People like you, quite frankly, should have nothing to do with government. You will defend any outrage so long as it is committed by someone you decide to support. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27578220653592103782014-04-21T09:41:29.099-04:002014-04-21T09:41:29.099-04:00Fledgeling unless revenues state otherwise. Fledgeling unless revenues state otherwise. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52035756738045809362014-04-21T09:25:38.476-04:002014-04-21T09:25:38.476-04:00It was no fledgling. That nonprofit gad existed si...It was no fledgling. That nonprofit gad existed since 29000, and as the Fox, since 2006. Try being honest. Also, I think it is wrong for the mayor unilaterally to change lease conditions, although I can understand him doing so for what he thinks is the greater good. Because of the possibility that there is some quid pro quo between Dolan and Callahan, this requires more scrutiny.I don't think there will be any evidence of that, but there will be lots of evidence of Dolan engaged in a conflict. She needs to resign her seat. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22529297308459265412014-04-21T08:51:02.833-04:002014-04-21T08:51:02.833-04:00Although it is beginning to appear that Callahan d...<i>Although it is beginning to appear that Callahan decided not to charge utilities, I would like to know what changed between the 2010 letter and that decision.</i><br /><br />I'm guessing someone brought it to the mayor's attention that charging a fledgeling non-profit operational expenses on a city owned building was absurd. Why is this so difficult? Christ, you'd think this place was Mount Vernon or Hyde Park.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-46167284928191418982014-04-21T08:48:44.524-04:002014-04-21T08:48:44.524-04:00Dude, you were owned. You wrote a shit story and ...Dude, you were owned. You wrote a shit story and cost someone their reputation and left a city owned non-profit in disarray. Good job! Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14708297756532258062014-04-20T14:10:06.613-04:002014-04-20T14:10:06.613-04:00She fired two divisive people who basically told h...She fired two divisive people who basically told her they will never work for her or Donchez. She got rid of two people who came and went when they wanted and who spent most of their time in each other's office, gabbing with each other. She fired two people who regularly drank at lunch time in violation of City policy. She got read of two pieces of dead weight who were resented by other City workers bc the rules that applied to everyone else did not apply to them. The negative comments and personal attacks here are a solid indication that Ms. Karner's action was not just justified, but necessary. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89674527968855769912014-04-20T13:11:13.445-04:002014-04-20T13:11:13.445-04:00City council is doing their job. They are standing...City council is doing their job. They are standing tall against a needless request for more staff from Ms. Karner. People warned she was a train wreak and Bobby D. is finding that out., she is a minor league Boscola wannabe. She needs to hire people to do the job she doesn't know and has fired people who figured out she is clueless. Tank you city council for standing firm in the face of this relentless criticism and attacks.<br /><br />Rejoice!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49481042579184461822014-04-19T12:47:27.111-04:002014-04-19T12:47:27.111-04:007:19, anonymity has a place in history, but not an...7:19, anonymity has a place in history, but not anonymous comments in a blog. When used to make personal attacks, they are the refuge of the coward. You are a coward. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43731768906824617732014-04-19T12:43:01.923-04:002014-04-19T12:43:01.923-04:00Probably an ex -firefighter fired for calling on s...Probably an ex -firefighter fired for calling on sick so he could booze. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10558851427901066952014-04-19T08:49:22.329-04:002014-04-19T08:49:22.329-04:00Clearly you are a firefighter who doesn't like...Clearly you are a firefighter who doesn't like Ballard Spahr because they were able to get rid of your precious minimum manning and save the City $800,000 in overtime every year. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49742163569123272162014-04-19T07:19:48.078-04:002014-04-19T07:19:48.078-04:00As usual you missed the point. Anonymous comments ...As usual you missed the point. Anonymous comments have a recognized place in American history. Your stock coward label is jejune. It's quite understandable why someone wouldn't want their name within 20 miles of this hate blog. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36174798512659869032014-04-19T07:08:24.579-04:002014-04-19T07:08:24.579-04:00by any measure, she's doing a great job. how ...by any measure, she's doing a great job. how bout you nut up and shut your mouth, or at least identify yourself, if you're going to continue,Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26214023066752140072014-04-18T22:26:51.969-04:002014-04-18T22:26:51.969-04:00The board wasn't there for the Liquor License ...The board wasn't there for the Liquor License oversight ?!?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44405921915601706232014-04-18T21:36:38.721-04:002014-04-18T21:36:38.721-04:00Someone needs to file a complaint with the State E...Someone needs to file a complaint with the State Ethics Commission. John Catino would have a field day with this.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75507881946840934802014-04-18T21:18:33.389-04:002014-04-18T21:18:33.389-04:00I like the ring of it. I like the ring of it. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21659158699416777582014-04-18T20:27:54.332-04:002014-04-18T20:27:54.332-04:00Please don't tell me you just compared Bernie&...Please don't tell me you just compared Bernie's blog to the federalist papers? That's gonna go to his head nowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21947167952015122082014-04-18T20:24:15.478-04:002014-04-18T20:24:15.478-04:00True the federalist papers published under publius...True the federalist papers published under publius<br /><br />8:10 why punish the non-profit? The board wasn't there when this all happened and Dolan resigned the mill (it's possible they probably asked her to step down)Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-9681289832084884902014-04-18T20:10:54.116-04:002014-04-18T20:10:54.116-04:00Maybe it's time the City of Bethlehem take act...Maybe it's time the City of Bethlehem take action and remove the questionably non-profit from the mill itself, breaking all ties between the two organizations. The city is only setting itself up for liability issues under the current circumstances. Post a solicitation for bids to the public for legitimate organizations to take over and run the mill and let Ms. Dolan go buy a catering hall and business, while potentially allowing her to focus upon the entire city and not her pet project while "serving" us on city council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91012684162284664632014-04-18T19:25:23.502-04:002014-04-18T19:25:23.502-04:00Annon commentary goes back in American tradition a...Annon commentary goes back in American tradition at least as far as Benjamin Franklin and pre-revolutionary colonial America.<br />Much like satire.<br />It's called America!<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68254630244382107832014-04-18T18:52:47.309-04:002014-04-18T18:52:47.309-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50887614797539264032014-04-18T18:02:51.232-04:002014-04-18T18:02:51.232-04:00This may test you,BOH. I wish you the best. So far...This may test you,BOH. I wish you the best. So far you have done an excellent job on this story.<br />Congratulations.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90487858966499038572014-04-18T15:17:02.168-04:002014-04-18T15:17:02.168-04:00You don't represent truth. You represent hate....You don't represent truth. You represent hate. You are anonymous, make wild and uninformed accusations, and are deflecting attention away from the issues. In short, you are a troll, and not even a very good one. I will delete you. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22971215456267848702014-04-18T15:09:55.368-04:002014-04-18T15:09:55.368-04:00If you are on the up and up please stop deleting m...If you are on the up and up please stop deleting my posts<br /><br />What do you have to fear?<br /><br />Oh yes<br /><br />The truth<br /><br />My badAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com