tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post4101061655633923696..comments2024-03-28T14:57:44.187-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Norco Council Approves Lever Look-a-Like For Future ElectionsBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger12125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-39394617453981733072008-01-20T21:39:00.000-05:002008-01-20T21:39:00.000-05:00Interesting - Not!Interesting - Not!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15075433828644244052008-01-19T09:41:00.000-05:002008-01-19T09:41:00.000-05:00It would be interesting to see what the other two ...It would be interesting to see what the other two counties decide and why, just as a matter of curiosity. I don't know when that is anticipated. Any word on that, Bernie?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23433218439177784802008-01-18T22:57:00.000-05:002008-01-18T22:57:00.000-05:00Anon 9:28, 8:51,1) DottieN's "typical blather" inc...Anon 9:28, 8:51,<BR/><BR/>1) DottieN's "typical blather" included support for the voting system that Dertinger himself endorsed. As I indicated earlier and in my post, Dertinger obviously did his homework before Thursday night. I don't think you help things when your refer to her comments as blather or call her or Rosenthal "wacky." You just diminish yourself.<BR/><BR/>2. I'll agree that Rosenthal should not have been reappointed to the elections commission, and that's only because some Dems had concerns about her ability to be fair. I also don't understand why she called Lilly Gioia (sp?)'s remarks about different vendors as "inappropriate." She was there to get as much information as she could get, and I think Lilly had something positive to offer. But you do Stoffa a disservice if you baselessly claim that he made some sort of deal with county Rs. He doesn't play that game. And as long as he is county exec, you won't see that. I realize this is difficult for you, but it's time you realize that the "let's make a deal" days are over, at least for now. <BR/><BR/>This is one situation in which Rs and Dems actually came together. Dotty N and Bossman Long were saying the same things about Sequoia. Do you have to play politics even when both parties are largely in agreement about something?Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1086273366799188892008-01-18T21:28:00.000-05:002008-01-18T21:28:00.000-05:00I still believe Stoffa should have 'cleaned house'...I still believe Stoffa should have 'cleaned house' including Rosenthal. I can only believe she stayed due to some Repub' campaign promises he had to keep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67598476734739694632008-01-18T20:51:00.000-05:002008-01-18T20:51:00.000-05:00Typical blather from DottieN that Dertinger wasn't...Typical blather from DottieN that Dertinger wasn't at the demonstration. Were you wearing your blinders? Dertinger was in full view of everybody but her, and Angle was in the hallway also and I'll bet they massaged the machines. She's as wacky as Joan Rosenthal the Republican representative on the elections commission.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48756340901761799082008-01-18T10:13:00.000-05:002008-01-18T10:13:00.000-05:00Dottie N,1) The machine was, in fact, demonstated ...Dottie N,<BR/><BR/>1) The machine was, in fact, demonstated last night at counil chambers, and with the paper roll.<BR/><BR/>2) At least four members of county council attended the public or private demonstration of the different systems - Dowd, Ferraro, Neiper & Dertinger. I don't know whether they physically handled the machines. <BR/><BR/>3) The cost came down to $1.8 MM, and I've noted that on my post.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21526145658359740442008-01-18T09:52:00.000-05:002008-01-18T09:52:00.000-05:00Great decision for Northampton County Council! I ...Great decision for Northampton County Council! I can admit that one time that I voted and the touch screens were used... I was confused and I'm 24... I wonder how the older citizens felt... this decision really benefits the more loy-key races (like to my mom Meg Holland) since someone might skip over it completely with the touch screen and submit their vote after the main races. It's definitely a good idea to have all the races on one screen just like the lever machines.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7573836597332926932008-01-18T06:35:00.000-05:002008-01-18T06:35:00.000-05:00There is a paper roll in the back of the machine t...There is a paper roll in the back of the machine that is easily read and compared to the digital counter.<BR/>It is easily retrofitted with the <BR/>voter verifiable secured cut and drop paperoll as well , should the state mandate it.<BR/><BR/>But then neither Dertinger or Angle attended the demonstration so they never really handled any of the machines.<BR/><BR/>THe only thing missing from the demos was a price tag on any of them. Anyone care to fill us in on that?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54774050625186996232008-01-18T06:18:00.000-05:002008-01-18T06:18:00.000-05:00I'd agree Dertinger was at his finest last night. ...I'd agree Dertinger was at his finest last night. He really did do his homework on this issue. I was also quite impressed by Norco elections chair Ken Kraft, but it was actually Dertinger who swayed me. I never expected that to happen.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10081866905118202962008-01-18T01:09:00.000-05:002008-01-18T01:09:00.000-05:00I have to admit, it was Dertinger's finest hour. ...I have to admit, it was Dertinger's finest hour. And, this County Council's also for bravado of selecting with it's back to the wall. Ron Angle balked for a poor reason, in my opinion. Too easy and convenient to blame the feds or state for inaction on election reform. You can't wait for an open date hoping the feds and state to act. That's like an osterich putting it's head in the sand, hoping the danger to go away.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7874488424728895292008-01-17T23:58:00.000-05:002008-01-17T23:58:00.000-05:00Bernie, I believe that this is the best decision g...Bernie, I believe that this is the best decision given the ridiculously short time in which the decision had to be made. I can't believe that an amount of money like that couldn't warrant a more respectful review period, even with the deadlines we were facing. It's the best of a bad situation on a number of levels. I wish us well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-71396739097005315642008-01-17T23:26:00.000-05:002008-01-17T23:26:00.000-05:00And where is the state getting the money to reimbu...And where is the state getting the money to reimburse us? From us?Blah Societyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13140454713775283491noreply@blogger.com