tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post3603866866932060749..comments2024-03-28T10:53:54.470-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Northampton County For Sale?Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger33125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74095517734645373912011-02-21T11:10:55.962-05:002011-02-21T11:10:55.962-05:00I did not forget I simply did not know about GEO w...I did not forget I simply did not know about GEO when I wrote this, or that would have been included, too.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33164278770614368142011-02-21T11:08:18.476-05:002011-02-21T11:08:18.476-05:00Bo people might accuse him of almost selling out t...Bo people might accuse him of almost selling out to GEO for the 3,000 dollars that they gave him that you forgot to mention.Hmmm!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21657981337591269482011-02-05T20:49:56.336-05:002011-02-05T20:49:56.336-05:00If I could prove a connection, it would be bribery...If I could prove a connection, it would be bribery. As it stands, it's called PAY-TO-PLAY.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50146845262880724162011-02-05T19:57:02.245-05:002011-02-05T19:57:02.245-05:00No, because no other source claims that other poli...No, because no other source claims that other politicians are practicing "pay to play". This is the source of all those unproven allegations. Your evidences, they took money from someone therefore they are in their pocket. You have done entry after entry on all those people. <br /><br />You have listed their donors again and again. You have claimed people payed for jobs. Not one shred of real evidence.<br /><br />So there certainly is a great deal of shit around but if you want to find it, take off your depends.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89013433529844270742011-02-05T16:51:32.528-05:002011-02-05T16:51:32.528-05:00Excuse me? I admire Angle and Donchez both, but th...Excuse me? I admire Angle and Donchez both, but this is the only place reporting that they accepted money from outfits that are looking for something. Basically, this post proves you are full of shit.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35320612286066761292011-02-05T16:40:03.044-05:002011-02-05T16:40:03.044-05:00In the world of O'Hare a mancrush taking money...In the world of O'Hare a mancrush taking money is logical. If you are not a mancrush it is pay to play.<br /><br />Very simple really. You need to pay attention.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89194231956541371952011-02-04T21:23:46.445-05:002011-02-04T21:23:46.445-05:00Donald said...
I don't know that $500 is worth...Donald said...<br />I don't know that $500 is worthy of concern.<br /><br />it isn't<br /><br />it is the possible other contributions that might not have been disclosed<br /><br />who knows what evil lurks<br /><br /><br />The Shadow KnowsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77517707334911174152011-02-04T21:21:17.285-05:002011-02-04T21:21:17.285-05:00Bernie hates PAY TO PLAY but he wants to sellGrace...Bernie hates PAY TO PLAY but he wants to sellGracedale How much of that money is going to line his pockets with his disbarred lawyer lawsuit? $$$$ for him and we have to pay for his antics. Henry SchaadtAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5074035172852730742011-02-03T23:27:05.352-05:002011-02-03T23:27:05.352-05:00Jon - my problem with public funding is that I do ...Jon - my problem with public funding is that I do not want my tax dollars to assist the likes of Ron Angle.<br />But then I think most campaign finance laws violate the First Amendment -Donaldhttp://viewbeyondbethlehem.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4747238854974515002011-02-03T23:23:31.184-05:002011-02-03T23:23:31.184-05:00I don't know that $500 is worthy of concern.I don't know that $500 is worthy of concern.Donaldhttp://viewbeyondbethlehem.blogspot.comnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78193048554849821992011-02-03T21:21:41.725-05:002011-02-03T21:21:41.725-05:00Stop it already. Stoffa had both Newspapers as in...Stop it already. Stoffa had both Newspapers as in-kind campaign contributors. He ll they corona ted the guy when he announced.<br /><br />He had the Republican machine behind his campaign. A former Republican Chair gave the guy his largest contribution. He got thousands.<br /><br />Angle was giving him free air time on his show.<br /><br /><br />Enough with the folklore about the Stoffa campaign. behind the scenes he got plenty of help that never showed up on any forms.<br /><br />Bullshit stopper!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33389518058505610742011-02-03T21:09:06.439-05:002011-02-03T21:09:06.439-05:00Let's not forget about J. Willie Reynolds acce...Let's not forget about J. Willie Reynolds accepting a sizable donation from Callahan in the last election and then sitting the last 4 years as a rubber stamp for the administration. Then there is the donation from the owner of Starter's Pub to Willie. Gee, then the vote to have the owner of Starter's be given the bid to run the club at the City Golf Course.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59291695625801990352011-02-03T17:58:12.162-05:002011-02-03T17:58:12.162-05:00How 'bout raising money from individual voters...How 'bout raising money from individual voters who believe in you? Ron doesn't need the money and should not be accepting campaign funds from companies that do business with the county. It's called ETHICS!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41925335529190289062011-02-03T16:48:39.738-05:002011-02-03T16:48:39.738-05:00I'm no Stoffa fan. But he did do it with mone...I'm no Stoffa fan. But he did do it with money from returned A-treat soda bottles. Same with Scott Ott, who almost caught a campaign superfunder with eyes on Harrisburg. Guys like this deserve credit. Angle doesn't need money. But he always seems in pursuit of it. I guess it's true that if you watch the nickles, the dollars take care of themselves.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-31117687614734778702011-02-03T16:38:21.198-05:002011-02-03T16:38:21.198-05:00It takes money to run for campaigns. Unless you wa...It takes money to run for campaigns. Unless you want millionaires and billionaires running the country (most of the Senators in the US are millionaires), you need to raise money to get your message out into the public. So you have to raise money; it's a necessary evil. <br /><br />Where do you get the money? You aren't going to go to a homeless shelter to ask for donations. You need business people. You need institutions. You need people who are active in local politics. So they accept money from local business people. Where are they supposed to get money from? California? Hawaii? The moment they do, everyone yells that they are accepting money from outsiders.<br /><br />Sure, it's messy. But I don't want my freedom of speech to be limited if I want to support someone's candidacy. I would rather the Ron Angles of the world, who attempt to be answerable to the people, be in local government than some dandy who has never worked a day in their life but has a trust fund to buy prettier posters and billboards.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34742132503723856472011-02-03T13:11:14.666-05:002011-02-03T13:11:14.666-05:00Does Geeting EVER have a suggestion that is not ri...Does Geeting EVER have a suggestion that is not ridiculous?<br /><br />REALITY CHECKERAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88799823848553401432011-02-03T11:52:29.936-05:002011-02-03T11:52:29.936-05:00As stated by some of the folks here, $500.00 doesn...As stated by some of the folks here, $500.00 doesn't buy much influence, but regarding Angles's Eckerd donation, one would expect much better timing from such a skilled politicianAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74820192182777361382011-02-03T10:45:43.977-05:002011-02-03T10:45:43.977-05:00Anonymous 8:42AM
You are right on the money, cap t...Anonymous 8:42AM<br />You are right on the money, cap the spending. I would also add the time allowed for the campaign for all elections should be limited to a month for the primary and a month for the general election. . Why do we have to put up with a presidential election that is going to go on for two years. The same holds true for state and local elections. In addition we need to limit the number of terms for local officials. Supervisors have a 6 year term and are allowed to serve forever. That needs to stop so we can get new folks into office<br />We also need to participate in the process. Volunteer for a candidate(s) and give them some money. They need to get there message out. Mr. Angle is correct in that you're damned if you acccept donations and damned if you fund yourself. <br />As to Mr. Geeting's suggestion, that is just plan silly. Just as you can't make people buy health care or a car or TV, you cannot force them to contribute to a campaign.The Battle Cry of Freedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375663013875506308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30370290079646597712011-02-03T09:50:38.879-05:002011-02-03T09:50:38.879-05:00Let me get this straight. Barron put procedures in...Let me get this straight. Barron put procedures in place to make theft possible. What a guy! <br /><br />Maybe he should consider spending a little more time in the office.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10635352267910619172011-02-03T09:48:29.994-05:002011-02-03T09:48:29.994-05:00The money stolen in the criminal division was actu...The money stolen in the criminal division was actually caught by procedures Barron put in place from doing audits down there. You are just mad because Disadore and Barron caught the crime, stopped it and it was not The Green Lantern and Kato.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58868396231903776332011-02-03T09:40:57.576-05:002011-02-03T09:40:57.576-05:00As predicted, the Anglephobes start their smears. ...As predicted, the Anglephobes start their smears. I disagree with Ron and every other person mentioned here. I do not consider their behavior unethical, but hate to see how money plays such a big part in politics.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40084128249528311562011-02-03T09:27:13.673-05:002011-02-03T09:27:13.673-05:00BO I hope you now see what a sleez bag your bulldo...BO I hope you now see what a sleez bag your bulldog really is.You rip into other politicians that take donations no matter who they are or what they do how about the bulldog being in bed with good old Abe and the other individuals you mention in your article.Hmmm!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18137396755916524932011-02-03T09:16:37.923-05:002011-02-03T09:16:37.923-05:00Actually, there are other Rs considering a run at ...Actually, there are other Rs considering a run at Bsrron, but I've been asked not to write about it yet. Some Dems are considering going after him, too. He has needlessly politicized his office, used his official position to engage in union activity and intimidate businesses and people are still stealing from the County. He was supposed to stop that.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87103283674434030162011-02-03T09:10:55.584-05:002011-02-03T09:10:55.584-05:00Several people are talking about Barron being ment...Several people are talking about Barron being mentioned in poll done by someone calling into NorCo. Barron and Angle would be an awesome race. Barron wins though easily.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27799704802445722692011-02-03T08:50:13.247-05:002011-02-03T08:50:13.247-05:00"Heard Angle may run for Controller? Any trut...<em>"Heard Angle may run for Controller? Any truth BO?"</em><br /><br />You never know.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com