tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post3499737579005052113..comments2024-03-29T00:30:47.101-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Buddy Christ Brings You His Election Day PicksBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45459844440031920952008-11-05T19:21:00.000-05:002008-11-05T19:21:00.000-05:00[Barack Obama is "an iron fist in a velvet glove."...[Barack Obama is "an iron fist in a velvet glove."]<BR/><BR/>Guessing the glove will be coming off in January. Prepare to be crushed. <BR/><BR/>O_oAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32545287735601092642008-11-05T15:35:00.000-05:002008-11-05T15:35:00.000-05:00Lower Mack said... anon 10:03, so you "voted for O...Lower Mack said... <BR/>anon 10:03, so you "voted for Obama b/c of his vision for a better America; one that elevates people above special interests" except I guess special interests like teachers unions, lawyers, and the NAACP<BR/>People are always quick to pounce on the teacher unions. The three area school districts that either went on strike or threatened to strike received a lot of press. And hundreds of people responded on the MC blogs with dire criticism of the teacher's unions and their right to strike. Yet, now that the kids are back in school (even though the contracts have not been settled) all the naysayers just go their merry way and a united effort to change the laws through a diligent fight to prevent teacher strikes in Pa just goes away. People complain big time, but when it really comes times to do something about it, they do nothing. The pennsylvania legislature has the power to ban teacher strikes. But noone makes a concentrated effor to do it. The general public only moans and groans when the issue is affecting them directly (as when they have to make alternate plans for child care while their kids are home from school becuase of a strike)<BR/>And, yes, I agree the teachers union is a very powerful organization and many people say "it's useless....it can never be done" Well, Barak Obama just proved that an African American can indeed become president of the US. And I am eternally grateful for that. There is no place for bigotry in this country. American's have the right and duty to fight for what they believe in. So getting back to my original topic, everybody who feels the teacher unions have too much power...you have to do something about it besides lip service.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-72404325420011923772008-11-04T17:42:00.000-05:002008-11-04T17:42:00.000-05:00Tim,Excellent points. I hope you're right about th...Tim,<BR/><BR/>Excellent points. I hope you're right about the change in mood but that's the part I don't see yet. We are still dominated by partisans and lever pullers.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38721046083845061022008-11-04T17:38:00.000-05:002008-11-04T17:38:00.000-05:00Anon 1:09Really NAACP? That is the best you could ...Anon 1:09<BR/><BR/>Really NAACP? That is the best you could up with?<BR/><BR/>I voted for Obama because the party I associate myself abandoned me. When the choose social issues over fiscal and government issues they lost my vote. When i had to listen to an inexperienced VP rail against inexperience on the Demos side, they lost my vote. When I witnessed one of the dirtiest and factless campaigns, they lost my vote.<BR/><BR/>There is a revolution coming in this country and it won't be demos vs repubs, but rather those of in the middle sick of the games and the blind support. voters of my generation, the ones ignored for too long, are changing the face of this country. And this is a good thing.Timothy Russohttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06174733983843185168noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4442826009221630762008-11-04T13:09:00.000-05:002008-11-04T13:09:00.000-05:00anon 10:03, so you "voted for Obama b/c of his vis...anon 10:03, so you "voted for Obama b/c of his vision for a better America; one that elevates people above special interests" except I guess special interests like teachers unions, lawyers, and the NAACPAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-38653520733565933392008-11-04T12:43:00.000-05:002008-11-04T12:43:00.000-05:00Coolbaugh three in Tobyhanna turnout is huge early...Coolbaugh three in Tobyhanna turnout is huge early. Folks parking a quater mile away to vote.<BR/><BR/>Coolbaugh two where I went. No wait.J. SPIKE ROGANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812618604210761080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90556017701254198702008-11-04T12:11:00.000-05:002008-11-04T12:11:00.000-05:00Forget About It,Your statement is nonsensical and ...Forget About It,<BR/><BR/>Your statement is nonsensical and childish. Responsible voters will call their parties out when they offer up lousy candidates, not attack the messenger who states the obvious. This election has shown me there are way too many people on both sides of the isle who refuse to do that. It is a shame.<BR/><BR/>And please don't attempt to speak on behalf of all women, as that would be an incredible insult to your gender. American women are extremely diverse in their beliefs and backgrounds, and I have found that most put much more thought into their political choices and statements than you seem to have.<BR/><BR/>Voting for or against someone based solely on their gender is ridiculous and does not serve any universal women's cause. Neither does blindly supporting one party without regard for an individual candidate's ability, credentials, platform or credibility. Women, like men, vote for the candidate that they feel will serve them best in office. That's why so many people in the Lehigh Valley are probably voting for both Sen. Obama and local Republicans. Deal with it. <BR/><BR/>Since you apparently stink at snarking, would you please consider contributing something of value to this thread instead? Maybe you could actually tell us about how you came to your voting decisions--besides the part where you verified which candidates were Democrats and which ones were born with ovaries and double X chromosomes, of course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14852973969775786102008-11-04T11:29:00.000-05:002008-11-04T11:29:00.000-05:00Don't hate me 'cuz you can't be me. If you want to...Don't hate me 'cuz you can't be me. <BR/><BR/>If you want to vote for someone who is allergic to the truth just because she happens to be a Democrat, knock yourself out and vote for Sam. <BR/><BR/>If you like officials who run for 3 different offices over 4 years while their district goes down the hopper, pull that Mann lever. <BR/><BR/>But above all, vote straight D. Don't think about your vote. You might get a headache.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6601771107915710522008-11-04T11:19:00.000-05:002008-11-04T11:19:00.000-05:00I'm not surprised by Bernie's "predictions". He ha...I'm not surprised by Bernie's "predictions". He had to get one last shot in on behalf of his Republican buddies, Dent and Welsh. Bernie doesn't like women, and we don't like him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37814621883460687542008-11-04T11:10:00.000-05:002008-11-04T11:10:00.000-05:00I voted Obama because the media told me it's inevi...I voted Obama because the media told me it's inevitable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64017622104955903662008-11-04T10:03:00.000-05:002008-11-04T10:03:00.000-05:00Funny, I voted for Obama b/c of his vision for a b...Funny, I voted for Obama b/c of his vision for a better America; one that elevates people above special interests, empowers people to make gov't work for them and makes America the strongest and greatest country in the world. <BR/><BR/>His race, ethnicity or political party had nothing to do with my vote. Did it have something to do with your's when you voted for McCain? <BR/><BR/>Save me the self-proclaimed righteousness. You don't know why I voted the way that I did.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36868922623360018522008-11-04T09:50:00.000-05:002008-11-04T09:50:00.000-05:00Thanks Jesus and Bernie.The synopsis is fun and tr...Thanks Jesus and Bernie.<BR/>The synopsis is fun and truthful.Rainbow Demonhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01161389187746802804noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64032089839235492862008-11-04T09:43:00.000-05:002008-11-04T09:43:00.000-05:00A vote for Obama is the political correct vote. H...A vote for Obama is the political correct vote. His experience is thin, his associations abominable and suspect, his plans for the US border on socialism, but because of his ethnicity, he is forgiven all.<BR/><BR/>McCain lost his temper a few times and that makes him unfit for higher office.<BR/><BR/>Give me a break.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4629309114915423202008-11-04T07:49:00.000-05:002008-11-04T07:49:00.000-05:00Scott, Every candidate has strengths and weaknesse...Scott, <BR/><BR/>Every candidate has strengths and weaknesses. McCain has significant weaknesses too. It would be nice if you were honest about his temperment, something that I think is critical as this country tries to right the wrongs of the last 8 years.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2732095827088199652008-11-04T07:47:00.000-05:002008-11-04T07:47:00.000-05:00And forget Jesus. Jimmy Rollins appeard with Biden...And forget Jesus. Jimmy Rollins appeard with Biden yesterday. If J-roll the man who coined the Phillies were the "team to beat". It is interesting he now feels Obama is the "candidate to beat".<BR/><BR/>I guess Mets fans will vote for McCain and Palin. lmao!J. SPIKE ROGANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812618604210761080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91733472115541548942008-11-04T07:36:00.000-05:002008-11-04T07:36:00.000-05:00Jesus Christ was my words when I first heard this ...Jesus Christ was my words when I first heard this audio.<BR/><BR/>http://spikerogan.blogspot.com/2008/11/more-experienced-candidate-speaks-to.html<BR/><BR/><BR/>Seems leadership experience includes being clueless your being had!<BR/><BR/>Seriously great audio listen to all 6 minutes.J. SPIKE ROGANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09812618604210761080noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62912976676036141492008-11-04T07:32:00.000-05:002008-11-04T07:32:00.000-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Unknownhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02355379825188384020noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66765384368606969312008-11-04T06:35:00.000-05:002008-11-04T06:35:00.000-05:00Let's get started on the next cycle.What will Morg...Let's get started on the next cycle.<BR/><BR/>What will Morganelli and Mann be running for now?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69232443032417555892008-11-04T06:20:00.000-05:002008-11-04T06:20:00.000-05:00Bernie, Any good con man/woman is a smooth talker...Bernie,<BR/><BR/> Any good con man/woman is a smooth talker, is that the real penultimate need of the nation? <BR/> In your endorsement you have been up front on your own short comings , can the same be said of Obama?<BR/><BR/> Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.com