tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post2570678747296142647..comments2024-03-29T02:46:58.624-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Nothstein Proposes Allentown After-School CenterBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger38125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75687117481231068612018-10-04T09:45:42.271-04:002018-10-04T09:45:42.271-04:00Boss Hogg -Going after bicyclists now?! Really?! Y...Boss Hogg -Going after bicyclists now?! Really?! You are quite the partisan hack. Disparaging people instead of discussing issues. It is always easier for those with any scintilla of knowledge to take the higher road, since it is not as congested as the road taken by folks such as yourself.<br /><br />sezaryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07698776444156914061noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21418356840953202592018-10-03T22:04:08.910-04:002018-10-03T22:04:08.910-04:00"I am so what surprised [sic] at the Wild sup..."I am so what surprised [sic] at the Wild supporters who rant that education is strictly a local issue. They apparently have not been listening to what she herself has said. All three candidates consider this issue quite important."<br /><br />We aren't saying that education is just a local issue. Local, state, and federal governments all have important roles to play in education, but building an after school center in Allentown does not fall under the jurisdiction of the US Congress. I don't even see how this project would be possible to get done at the federal level unless the earmark ban were lifted. But I think you know that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26453055886302730462018-10-03T21:14:00.339-04:002018-10-03T21:14:00.339-04:00The Garden State Killer/Bay Area Rapist/ Visallia ...The Garden State Killer/Bay Area Rapist/ Visallia Ransacker was a life long avid bicyclist.Boss Hoggnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51666336796252439302018-10-03T21:12:51.009-04:002018-10-03T21:12:51.009-04:00Bicyclists are largely criminals and homeless peop...Bicyclists are largely criminals and homeless people, they ride erratically and use the stealthiness to escape from the scene of crimes. They don't pay for insurance or registration, no gas tax or licensing. Time to get these childrens toys off the roads and into velodromes, or pathways where Lance armstron wannabees like the Blade can cavort in their abomniable lycra cycle kits. <br /><br />Help eliminate the scourge of cyclists by honking at them whenever you encounter them, if you have spare change throw it out the window so they can grow up and buy an automobile.Boss Hoggnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70004960462749049742018-10-03T20:37:44.429-04:002018-10-03T20:37:44.429-04:00Thanks Bernie. Thanks Bernie. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05199041920278755686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-12899129448576241552018-10-03T19:40:27.522-04:002018-10-03T19:40:27.522-04:00Kim Schaffer is Exec Director of Community Bike Wo...Kim Schaffer is Exec Director of Community Bike Works, located in Bethlehem and Allentown. better than most, she understands the role bicycles play for many children. LeBron James noted the role a bicycle played for him growing up. "Me and my friends, when we got on our bikes, we would just ride. Sometimes we would even get lost, because we'd be gone for so long. But there was a sense of joy and comfort. There was nothing that really could stop us. We felt like we were on top of the world."<br /><br />As a man who at one time was the fastest cvclist in the world, I hope Marty does what you ask, win or lose.<br /><br />Kim,a NorCo alumnus, is very dedicated.I am proud of what she is doing. She is one of the Lehigh Valley's many unsung heroes. <br /><br />https://lehighvalleyramblings.blogspot.com/2018/08/community-bike-works-clean-mountain.html<br /><br />https://www.businessinsider.com/lebron-james-i-promise-school-students-bicycle-2018-8 Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82796076949062260632018-10-03T19:39:06.256-04:002018-10-03T19:39:06.256-04:00"You really can't see enough of a differe..."You really can't see enough of a difference between the candidates to support one? Really? "<br /><br />Please reread my first sentence.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38325677462208673912018-10-03T19:19:23.120-04:002018-10-03T19:19:23.120-04:00I applaud Marty for drawing attention to the impor...I applaud Marty for drawing attention to the importance of positive youth development and mentoring. As he surely knows, however, there are several high-quality youth organizations already committed to mentoring in Allentown and across the Lehigh Valley. The organization I work with actually uses bikes to connect with youth. We have two Allentown locations and an excellent track record of success. Our centers are vibrant, and yes, we are there for students all summer long and many weekends. Other Allentown youth organizations can say the same.<br /><br />If Marty is serious about raising funds and improving educational outcomes, I have two suggestions: First, he can visit the United Way to learn about the significant community efforts already underway to improve youth educational outcomes. An additonal $10 million to support the United Way's educational annual campaign would be meaningful, effective, and non-duplicative. Second, he should consider what policy changes are needed to improve school funding equity. Allentown School District students, for example, are supported with approximately $7,500 in funding each year, compared to more than $11,000 per student in neighboring districts. To truly have the education outcomes we seek while giving each student a fair shot at success, mentoring must be paired with local, state, and federal policy changes to address this root problem of inequitable school funding. Anonymoushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05199041920278755686noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67399675427203996832018-10-03T18:00:27.358-04:002018-10-03T18:00:27.358-04:00Robert Trotner said, "You really can't se...Robert Trotner said, "You really can't see enough of a difference between the candidates to support one? Really?"<br /><br />Of course there is a difference, Tim Silfies the only candidate that doesn't take PAC money or money from outside the district. And will have both the other parties trying to deal with him should he win, where as the other two partisans will retreat to their corners after the election and we'll have more gridlock. <br /><br />If you want to see a change, make one, split the difference and vote for Tim.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54271109346883478112018-10-03T16:35:17.947-04:002018-10-03T16:35:17.947-04:00Marty could have done this before or at any time. ...Marty could have done this before or at any time. What a silly empty political promise. I will make this paradise and it won't cost you nothing, it will be paid for by private donors. So why not do it? Why do you need to be in Congress? The money boys don't hand out their money they use other peoples money to stay rich. The only reason Bernie is tooting this horn is he hates Wild like many of you who pretend you doesn't like Marty but can't vole for Wild. A double blind.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-12136365133761781182018-10-03T15:20:17.865-04:002018-10-03T15:20:17.865-04:00You really can't see enough of a difference be...You really can't see enough of a difference between the candidates to support one? Really? <br />Robert Trotnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09125814026822005564noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39633484350383634902018-10-03T13:08:37.404-04:002018-10-03T13:08:37.404-04:00I'm voting for Marty because Wild is too radic...I'm voting for Marty because Wild is too radically left wing. But I really hate Santa Claus campaigning from either side of the political class. If the so-called fiscally conservative guy is promising goodies, taxpayers have already lost this election. This is sadly the case in all politics, more often than not. Once Mitt Romney's 47% climbs past 50%, the tyranny of the net-takers will turn us into Venezuela. We're already upside down at 106% debt. I want nice things, too. I just think we ought to live within our means and not leave a mess to the kids. Capping all spending at 1% annual growth accomplishes this. Today's politics calls this draconian and life-threatening, and its supporters heartless. This is where we are.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41532919555816876862018-10-03T12:18:26.251-04:002018-10-03T12:18:26.251-04:00lets test Marty's work for this by asking what...lets test Marty's work for this by asking what he's done as a county commissioner to get this idea off the ground. Anything? He's been there 3 years. Surely he's tried to generate support for this. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66067582650359480332018-10-03T11:31:41.055-04:002018-10-03T11:31:41.055-04:00I understand that our Boys and Girls Clubs already...I understand that our Boys and Girls Clubs already provide after-school and summer activities and study support. Why not encourage additional funding and staffing for these existing support systems in our communities rather than asking for funding for a new entity?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55865282019930848752018-10-03T11:23:35.422-04:002018-10-03T11:23:35.422-04:00If the funding is private write the checks and do ...If the funding is private write the checks and do it. One doesn't need to run for office or even be in office to implement such a good privately funded idea.<br /><br />Whether Marty wins or loses now, his sincerity will be evaluated and his philosophy of private funding will be tested. If this doesn't happen we will know he is full of shit as is privately funded public initiatives.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91726121969912298762018-10-03T10:29:03.645-04:002018-10-03T10:29:03.645-04:00I am so what surprised at the Wild supporters who ...I am so what surprised at the Wild supporters who rant that education is strictly a local issue. They apparently have not been listening to what she herself has said. All three candidates consider this issue quite important.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55291877290168748062018-10-03T10:26:35.526-04:002018-10-03T10:26:35.526-04:00A report released by the Department of Educstion u...A report released by the Department of Educstion under the Obama admin concludes that quality education is indeed a matter of national security.<br /><br />https://blog.ed.gov/2011/03/national-security-through-quality-education/Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-31436830156012678502018-10-03T10:06:20.839-04:002018-10-03T10:06:20.839-04:00Of course the education industry establishment hat...Of course the education industry establishment hates anything that is funded privately, they only approve of big government programs that will enhance their pension and benefits, F..k the kids, it is the elite educators who must control the money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81384763581156677522018-10-03T09:56:54.713-04:002018-10-03T09:56:54.713-04:00Bernie, 7:41 AdvertiZmentalistZ at best with there...Bernie, 7:41 AdvertiZmentalistZ at best with there edited out fake news designs! This is not just lvl but the three locals selling the same sack o shit mixed in with the blue juice they all been drinking.<br />Just reddXhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13616677843880436551noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59020403299848166342018-10-03T09:27:06.462-04:002018-10-03T09:27:06.462-04:00All this hypocritical "private funding" ...All this hypocritical "private funding" talk about education (now the after school daycare is a national security issue?). A legitimate local issue is the disparity of public school funding, which actually affects education, but the GOP is more interested in worsening the problem with charter schools. How about having the fortitude to address that issue, Marty? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54489827157594546982018-10-03T09:22:44.863-04:002018-10-03T09:22:44.863-04:00Education is the best way to break the poverty cyc...Education is the best way to break the poverty cycle that our inner cities struggle with. Part of Allentown's problem is due to the ASD.<br /><br />Anything that keeps the kids engaged after school, off the streets and enhances their education and learning is only a positive long term.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60627935297799860012018-10-03T09:16:09.236-04:002018-10-03T09:16:09.236-04:00It is not only a national issue, but a matter if n...It is not only a national issue, but a matter if national security that we take steps to encourage education on all levels. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77622242833519068452018-10-03T09:07:11.461-04:002018-10-03T09:07:11.461-04:00I've called out Wild and have problem calling ...I've called out Wild and have problem calling out Marty. How is the after school program fall under the responsibility or authority of a potential member of the House? These are local and state issues that should be addfessed at the appropriate level<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55537055517528407642018-10-03T09:00:12.293-04:002018-10-03T09:00:12.293-04:00I apologize for the following off topic content si...I apologize for the following off topic content sir. I just received an e-mail from score.halfacredreams.com bernie o'hare. I clicked on this link and was warned by malwarebytes that it contained a trojan and was excluded. Just a heads up.Robert E Sambergnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32202127205557719032018-10-03T08:57:15.141-04:002018-10-03T08:57:15.141-04:00"It is great to have a congressman that cares...<em>"It is great to have a congressman that cares about local issues, but campaigning on an issue that has nothing to do with the role of a congressman is disingenuous."</em><br /><br />In almost every major city, our public schools are failing. This is hardly just a local issue. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com