tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post3243320306081017737..comments2024-03-29T08:41:07.378-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Pay-to-Play Perrucci Tapped For Lehigh County Chief PDBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger25125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54346439352463758952010-07-18T22:01:51.485-04:002010-07-18T22:01:51.485-04:00I understand the economics of pay-to-play quite we...I understand the economics of pay-to-play quite well.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-29336256309044265592010-07-18T21:59:56.660-04:002010-07-18T21:59:56.660-04:00Ohare your grasp of basic economics and history is...Ohare your grasp of basic economics and history is appalling. I hope the perks are worth it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71083764403706420682010-07-18T18:12:29.732-04:002010-07-18T18:12:29.732-04:001) In statewide and federal races, where millions ...1) In statewide and federal races, where millions are raised and spent, it is nearly impossible to establish pay-to-play. Dent's largest contributor, for example, provides only a neglible sum compared to the total. Even if you claim utility companes or Big Oil or whatever the flavor is that particular week, it never amounts to more than 1 or 2 % of the total.<br /><br />2) In local races, where there are no limits and a little bit can go a long way, it is much easier to establish pay-to-play.<br /><br />3) In the last Comm'r race, Hillary Kwiatek's campaign was funded almost exclusively by Cunningham. It amounts to somewhere around 90% of her total. Clearly, she was bought.<br /><br />4) I have consistently opposed pay-to-play politics, and do not care whether the culprit is Callahan or Dent. To the extent that you can make that claim about Dent, you can also make it about Callahan. It's just a question of degree. <br /><br />5) Perrucci has given almost exclusively to Democrats, contrary to what has been noted here.<br /><br />6) Perrucci, in paying the pay-to-play game, is certainly intersted in money. His father made tons that way. But he is primarily interested in power.<br /><br />7) A few years ago, I'd agree Dems back the little guy, but that's no longer so. They instead back public sector unions that enslave us and think nothing of taxing the hell out of small businesses. That has more than a little to do with the fact that there are no jobs right now.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51423753604464094282010-07-18T12:04:41.287-04:002010-07-18T12:04:41.287-04:00"Pay to Play occurs when someone contributes ...<a href="http://www.lehighvalleyindependent.com/2010/03/nyt-catches-dent-lavishing-pork-on.html" rel="nofollow">"Pay to Play occurs when someone contributes heavily to a political campaign and is awarded with jobs or contracts."</a>Jon Geetinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016281689989655259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57955642329251222772010-07-18T10:00:42.738-04:002010-07-18T10:00:42.738-04:00In Lehigh County, the PD position is more administ...In Lehigh County, the PD position is more administrative. The current PD does not defend people in a courtroom. <br /><br />The Perrucci firm gives money to both sides. They give to Repos as much as they give to Dems.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-12732247765183020802010-07-18T09:12:07.214-04:002010-07-18T09:12:07.214-04:00Chris is a wonderful person. He is intelligent an...Chris is a wonderful person. He is intelligent and a good attorney. Yes, he and his father support Democratic candidates. Why not? What about the Republicans, like Dent who gets hundreds of thousands from utility companies that get to raise our rates 30%? This family contributes to cansdidates that help the little guy, the hard-working middle class. Do you rally think Chris is accepting this position for the money? He is giving back to the community just like jis father does. They are good people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59582601709963187132010-07-18T00:03:38.699-04:002010-07-18T00:03:38.699-04:00The Long dem flyer sent around to committee people...The Long dem flyer sent around to committee people said be a sponsor for $1000. I guess the poor dem's were allowed to give the $100.<br /><br />So I think scooter was half right. In the world of the Longdem's thats as close as you get.<br /><br />Hopefully the Long Dems will finally go away. McClure, Dertinger, Barron. Enough with these guys. Backroom policis need to go away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37921065652281816562010-07-17T09:22:43.983-04:002010-07-17T09:22:43.983-04:00"While I would think that he would be a good ...<em>"While I would think that he would be a good Assistant PD or Solicitor, no way should he be a point guy."</em><br /><br />Exactly.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36982172254227398912010-07-17T09:19:25.292-04:002010-07-17T09:19:25.292-04:00How old is this Perrucci? He can't be much old...How old is this Perrucci? He can't be much older than 30? If that is so, he has barely started practicing law. He is still "green". While I would think that he would be a good Assistant PD or Solicitor, no way should he be a point guy. Very much a disservice to the taxpayer if this is all true.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55233524094143496382010-07-17T06:31:14.295-04:002010-07-17T06:31:14.295-04:00"I beleive Scooter was right on that one. $10..."I beleive Scooter was right on that one. $1000 a pop on the top floor of Melt"<br /><br /><br />nope. 100/ticket.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76401551055470148782010-07-16T22:52:18.480-04:002010-07-16T22:52:18.480-04:00I beleive Scooter was right on that one. $1000 a ...I beleive Scooter was right on that one. $1000 a pop on the top floor of Melt.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32092554168468728342010-07-16T21:19:55.792-04:002010-07-16T21:19:55.792-04:00I saw him at the Melt on thursday.I saw him at the Melt on thursday.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66258730653859658572010-07-16T19:32:52.018-04:002010-07-16T19:32:52.018-04:00He's been smacking of imptprity for some time ...He's been smacking of imptprity for some time now. I don't know hw he can represent an Airport Authority and a County simultaneously. There are real conflicts there right now. I also think he is woefully unqualified as a criminal defense attorney, although i am prepared to be corrected on that point. As I mentioned before, an experience criminal defense attorney told me he's never seen Christian inside a courtroom. I can think of numerouse lawyers more qualified than him and believe he only got this appointment to keeo that gravy train going. This is pay-to-play all the way, and I hope Comm'rs reject the appointment.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20360560162827431392010-07-16T18:21:38.342-04:002010-07-16T18:21:38.342-04:00Bernie O'Hare said...
I've been to the Pr...Bernie O'Hare said... <br />I've been to the Promenade just once, and only as someone's guest at Shula's steakhouse. I'm more into Yaccos. <br /><br /><br />........Shula's is the best steak house on earth. They have the best steak.....bar none.....that I have ever had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7661891350903297572010-07-16T13:46:28.555-04:002010-07-16T13:46:28.555-04:00This is what "hacks" like Cunningham do....This is what "hacks" like Cunningham do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67945508566864227342010-07-16T12:58:54.927-04:002010-07-16T12:58:54.927-04:00Christian is a very talented attorney. I doubt th...Christian is a very talented attorney. I doubt that he would be involved in anything that smacks of impropriety, he doesn't need to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13639567859323840152010-07-16T06:50:56.959-04:002010-07-16T06:50:56.959-04:00"Didn't this law firm just recently becom..."Didn't this law firm just recently become solicitors to the Airport Authority"<br /><br /><br /><br />yes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61127484137034410832010-07-16T06:50:19.261-04:002010-07-16T06:50:19.261-04:00"mega-buck exclusive fundraiser for Callahan...."mega-buck exclusive fundraiser for Callahan."<br /><br /><br />with tickets 100.00 a pop, i'd ratchet down that rhetoric a little, scooter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26162300910552717472010-07-16T03:26:02.109-04:002010-07-16T03:26:02.109-04:00First, I don't know whether Barron has hosted ...First, I don't know whether Barron has hosted a fundraiser for Callahan or not, but even if he did, this is not pay to play. Pay to play occurs when somebody contributes heavily to a political campaign, and is rewarded with jobs or contracts. Perrucci contributes heavily to political campaigns. And he has quite a few public jobs to show for it.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71338560107452459402010-07-16T02:41:58.632-04:002010-07-16T02:41:58.632-04:00Bernie, hated on Joyce Marin for giving Pawlowski ...Bernie, hated on Joyce Marin for giving Pawlowski a grand. But old Bern likes Barron, so he looks the other way when he hosts a mega-buck exclusive fundraiser for Callahan. Remember how Bernie beat up on and made fun of the Callahan event at the Blu, but now its all OK.<br /><br />I guess we will never read another bad thing or mocking report about Callahan or any of his financial investors.<br /><br />Right!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84714440078716219132010-07-16T01:19:02.419-04:002010-07-16T01:19:02.419-04:00You bash others who monetarily support Callahan, w...You bash others who monetarily support Callahan, why defend Steve Barron, hypcritical?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7678993472121458902010-07-16T01:07:39.148-04:002010-07-16T01:07:39.148-04:00I've been to the Promenade just once, and only...I've been to the Promenade just once, and only as someone's guest at Shula's steakhouse. I'm more into Yaccos. <br /><br />Steve supports Callahan and I will defend his right to be wrong. <br /><br />Whay are you changing the topic? Uncomfortable?Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6069084470587051382010-07-16T01:03:15.644-04:002010-07-16T01:03:15.644-04:00Hey Bernie, didn't I see you on the top floor ...Hey Bernie, didn't I see you on the top floor of the posh Melt Restaurant in the Promenade in Lower Saucon last night?<br /><br />Steve Barron had a sweet $1000 a pop fundraiser for John Callahan.<br /><br />I guess if it is kept in the family, everyone is happy. I heard Steve put you down for about $3K.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87731976338098618742010-07-16T00:41:52.113-04:002010-07-16T00:41:52.113-04:00Yes. Christian is already wearing quite a few hats...Yes. Christian is already wearing quite a few hats. Solicitor to Airport Authority, solicitor to NC Personnel Appeals Board and Ass't LC Solicitor. He has been a walking conflict of interest.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60241943282473661982010-07-16T00:33:52.854-04:002010-07-16T00:33:52.854-04:00Didn't this law firm just recently become soli...Didn't this law firm just recently become solicitors to the Airport Authority?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com