tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post2337186699951981972..comments2024-03-29T07:30:32.810-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Pawlowski: My Campaign Contributions Attract BusinessBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24999204910187557082009-10-21T21:27:21.435-04:002009-10-21T21:27:21.435-04:00"He said he saw someone yelling and thought t..."He said he saw someone yelling and thought that was acceptable behavior"<br /><br />That's an interesting point. As you pointed out before, we take our sports and the culture surrounding it for granted because we grow up with it and along the way learn what one is supposed to do when.<br /><br />But drop someone in the middle of a new sport and /or culture...I have been on both sides of the coin myself.<br /><br />Things can get funny sometimes.ironpigpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792492001296361796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74147586924601489342009-10-20T23:36:20.284-04:002009-10-20T23:36:20.284-04:00Iron Pig,
You've got a good point. I never th...Iron Pig,<br /><br />You've got a good point. I never thought of that. I know he likes hockey. He is a Red Wings fan.<br /><br />But here is his mentality. I took him last December with me to a college basketball game at The Verizon Center in D.C. G-Town was playing Memphis. It went into overtime. G-Town won. He booed the entire time we where there.<br /><br />I was wearing my clericals. He wasn't. I thought we were going to get thrown out. He booed everything. He booed during the warm-ups. He booed during the intros. He booed during the game. He booed the little kids during the half-time show. If there were hot dog vendors, he would have booed them.<br /><br />I asked him who is rooting for. He said, "Who ever hits those guys with the whistles!"<br /><br />I said to him what did those little kids do to you? Why did you heckle them. And, there weren't any referees during the intros or half-time show.<br /><br />He said that he saw someone yelling and thought this was acceptable behavior. Then he said he just wanted to make sure that he got his money's worth for this game.<br /><br />Maybe he really is a Yankee fan?Sanctifying Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587567660211753210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64116328667379782132009-10-20T23:15:45.036-04:002009-10-20T23:15:45.036-04:00Fine priest work, Alex, with the Lebanonese frater...Fine priest work, Alex, with the Lebanonese fraternal brothers, installing the proper value system with respect to the New York Yankees.<br /><br />The sporting attitudes of your one constituent seem to be more suited to ice hockey.<br /><br />Everyone has a calling, correct?<br /><br />Perhaps the brother would prefer the Flyers or the Capitals.ironpigpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792492001296361796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-73293602314169750002009-10-20T22:55:05.909-04:002009-10-20T22:55:05.909-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56543043275368507682009-10-20T22:52:27.249-04:002009-10-20T22:52:27.249-04:00Angry at sin, but not at the sinner.
I will pray ...Angry at sin, but not at the sinner.<br /><br />I will pray for you. Please pray for me. My name is Alex.<br /><br />And for the record, I hate the Yankees.<br /><br />Peace, ~~AlexSanctifying Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587567660211753210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11435729405532614632009-10-20T22:49:05.120-04:002009-10-20T22:49:05.120-04:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58299919591842327722009-10-20T21:32:05.791-04:002009-10-20T21:32:05.791-04:00"I have them converted into hating the Yankee...<em>"I have them converted into hating the Yankees. So I am half way"</em><br /><br />Good man! I am rying to convert my grandson, too, but less successfully. I took him there too many times.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40789774647351155982009-10-20T21:29:23.406-04:002009-10-20T21:29:23.406-04:00I am trying to get my fraternal brothers (from Leb...I am trying to get my fraternal brothers (from Lebanon) to understand baseball. I have them converted into hating the Yankees. So I am half way there.<br /><br />They ask so many questions that we, as children, learning the games took for granted.<br /><br />Then there is always that one knuckle-headed brother that thinks the game would be more interesting if the pitcher could bean the batter in the head or if the batter could carry the bat with him onto the bases. And use it to hit the players on defense. <br /><br />Amazing! And they are going to be priests one day. I can't wait to see their youth groups!<br /><br />Chris C., give 'em hell!<br /><br />And, throw Da' Player the ball!<br /><br />Peace, ~~AlexSanctifying Gracehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11587567660211753210noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74761257731086159372009-10-20T21:22:15.322-04:002009-10-20T21:22:15.322-04:00Chris, I'd be there but I'll be watching t...Chris, I'd be there but I'll be watching the Phillies. I have my priorities. :-)Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23426156511602631192009-10-20T20:14:14.683-04:002009-10-20T20:14:14.683-04:00Bernie - AND we have never talked about Palowski&#...Bernie - AND we have never talked about Palowski's revenue from his consulting business. How much $$$$$ is he making in adition to the campaign contributions? This is old school Daley-esque. the old man in the mayor's office, the son running the law firm. Ah, maybe there is nothing wrong with getting rich while a public servant. Mayor Heydt's insurance business, run by his son, is rumored to have doubled while he was mayor!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78774931304575547122009-10-20T20:05:29.128-04:002009-10-20T20:05:29.128-04:00Bernie -renshaw "broke" the story, but n...Bernie -renshaw "broke" the story, but no follow up. This is one of the biggest stories of corruption in Valley history. Yeah sure, they all do it, but this guy is the master shake done artist, chicago style, everything is quid pro quo with this guy, no exceptions!<br /><br />Why not a line-by-line, name by name of the Play and Payers, and the dollar amount of the contracts, and the amount they gave.<br /><br />Phillips should have this on a billboard, and he would win by a landslide.<br /><br />Also, since Damare, Schlossberg, Connel and guridy were all supported by Paloser in the primary, and some received mailings of support from him, I want to know how they feel about this corruption.<br /><br />Finally, the city ethics board is a farce, just ask donovan, they may make some changes to the ordinace, but who will enforce it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38331542702019781652009-10-20T16:54:21.808-04:002009-10-20T16:54:21.808-04:00If you want to attend my 5 minute seminar, "H...If you want to attend my 5 minute seminar, "How to make political enemies in under five minutes" stop by City Council chambers tomorrow night and watch me during courtesy of the floor.<br /> The City Parks department has really pissed me off, and City Council is going to hear about it.<br /> Maybe I could make up a big cardboard check and try and pass it off before speaking?Chris Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229946755174182758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68729010110543015012009-10-20T15:13:39.391-04:002009-10-20T15:13:39.391-04:00You can leave a message for Lou at his business, 6...You can leave a message for Lou at his business, 610.821.0191. <br /><br />The Phillips' campaign can be reached at 610) 351-WORK(9675).Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7471877867986674502009-10-20T13:58:47.716-04:002009-10-20T13:58:47.716-04:00So where can I go to get Phillips and Hershman sig...So where can I go to get Phillips and Hershman signs?Resident of Allentownnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45295408076796486472009-10-20T13:25:50.383-04:002009-10-20T13:25:50.383-04:00Anon 1:12,
They do not ALL do it. Most do it. But...Anon 1:12,<br /><br />They do not ALL do it. Most do it. But nobody has done it to the extent of Pawlowski. Cunningham raised more money, true, but he was running for Governor. Even $10 thousand contributions are chump change in that kind of race. <br /><br />Pawlowski is in a class all by himself. I have never seen any local politician press and squeeze so hard for money from contractors and vendors, even during off years, even during a recession. I agree we need to reform the way campaigns are funded. <br /><br />I am not alleging criminal behavior by Pawlowski. I call it legal bribery. And it's true that a last-minute report is still legal. But when someone waits until the last minute to file, and only files the bare minimum required by law, I do not consider that person transparent, especially when the Registrar orders him to amend his report twice in two years. <br /><br />This pernicious influence of money does create a culture of corruption in which real crime is possible. In a one-party city like Allentown, there's real cause for concern. <br /><br />When he claims his campaign coffers attract business, and those are his words, what is he saying? It sure sounds like he's telling us Allentown is for sale. It sure sounds like he's suggesting a link between donations and city good will.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40582749721870113102009-10-20T13:15:58.166-04:002009-10-20T13:15:58.166-04:00Anon 1:14, That should make me an expert.Anon 1:14, That should make me an expert.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-17301164345087802932009-10-20T13:14:25.069-04:002009-10-20T13:14:25.069-04:00Bernie, you talk of corruption what about someone ...Bernie, you talk of corruption what about someone who was kicked out of his profession for being unethical. YOU!!!!!!!!!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35924487058365108292009-10-20T13:12:56.295-04:002009-10-20T13:12:56.295-04:00Bernie,
Tony probably won't file his at all a...Bernie,<br /><br />Tony probably won't file his at all and there is no crime in turning it in at the last minute. Check out your friend Cunningham who got $25,000 from Al Boscov and then supported the Boscov's bailout. Casey is right. They all take money and it sucks. Come up with publically funded campaigns and it would be better.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4210388453247596102009-10-20T12:42:27.329-04:002009-10-20T12:42:27.329-04:00Volvo Driving Soccer Mom said "The Mayor sol...Volvo Driving Soccer Mom said "The Mayor sold his soul long ago. Tony Phillips sold his and got nothing for it.<br />The only difference between the two is Ed is getting a better ROI."<br /><br />Soccer Mom -<br /><br />I have no idea if you live in Allentown, but you appear to be trying to draw some sort of "moral relativism" between the two candidates.<br /><br />While Phillips may have used poor judgement in a personal matter, the Mayor is using his position to solicit contributions for doling out taxpayer (our) monies. <br /><br />As a previous poster mentioned, that's real corruption.<br /><br />And while Ed is collecting campaign cash from city vendors, Ed is lying to the taxpayers and the city is going to hell.<br /><br />Attend one of Ed's campaign stops and he will boast of the surplus he created - even though his "blue ribbon" panel is trying to find ways to balance the budget and plug the DEFICIT.<br /><br />You'll also hear that crime is down, despite the fact the city's murder rates have been at record levels and that we all seem to know someone who has been robbed, burglarized or assaulted.<br /><br />He claims our neighborhoods are improving while our quality of life has deteriorated to the point where many people are afraid to leave their homes after dark. <br /><br />He claims to have created hundreds or thousands of jobs while the numbers show the income of residents to be plummeting.<br /><br />Ed is either delusional or a weasly liar. I suspect both are true. Either way, the city cannot afford 4 more years of Pawlowski after the 8 we've already had (4 as CED director, 4 as Mayor). <br /><br />The city is clearly on the wrong path.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85811045912330472372009-10-20T10:45:35.335-04:002009-10-20T10:45:35.335-04:00To make matters worse, the average City resident h...To make matters worse, the average City resident has no idea how Pawlowksi pushed through the ballot referendum to raise the ceiling on no-bid contracts. Now King Ed is in an even better position to award contracts and collect those business cards in City Hall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60006110071414400342009-10-20T09:56:05.345-04:002009-10-20T09:56:05.345-04:00"where is your superstar reporter pal at the ...<em>"where is your superstar reporter pal at the Call, Jared renshaw"</em><br /><br />He's the one who broke this story.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57351743740702693752009-10-20T09:54:40.617-04:002009-10-20T09:54:40.617-04:00"This is the way ALL POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS work...<em>"This is the way ALL POLITICAL CAMPAIGNS work anymore. It is the only way to be successful."</em><br /><br />I have seen no one in all my years who takes more advantage of this system than Pawlowski. I'm sorry, but most elected officials i know do not make appointments to see vendors at fundraisers. Most of them do not collect business cards from vendors so they can hit them up. Some of them, like Mayo Sal panto, refuse to take PAC money. A few, like Stoffa, refuse anything. <br /><br />Philadelphia has limits. Allentown has some ethics committee that has been meeting since Jarrett Renshaw's expose.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71507140039512694312009-10-20T09:49:27.913-04:002009-10-20T09:49:27.913-04:00I live in Allentown
It sucks, no questionI live in Allentown<br /><br />It sucks, no questionironpigpenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/11792492001296361796noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18557100521089479782009-10-20T09:49:00.091-04:002009-10-20T09:49:00.091-04:00"Will candidates be filing campaign reports, ...<em>"Will candidates be filing campaign reports, prior to general election"</em><br /><br />They are due Friday. Pawlowski will file his at the last second.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50122410069462791322009-10-20T08:21:02.148-04:002009-10-20T08:21:02.148-04:00Four more years!!! Of corruption and lies.
Hey b...Four more years!!! Of corruption and lies.<br /><br />Hey bernie- where is your superstar reporter pal at the Call, Jared renshaw.<br /><br />a third grader with any sense could go to the court house and get a list of palowski's contributers and then bounce these off the list of those awarded city contracts, particularly sole-source contracts this would be some real investigative reporting!!<br /><br />Or maybe you could do it bernie!! Show us the sources of PLAY AND PAYAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com