tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post4384626563689234291..comments2024-03-29T11:33:48.153-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Joe Kelly: Kids Matter More Than PoliticsBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-17736621880425858392014-01-30T17:49:59.748-05:002014-01-30T17:49:59.748-05:00"Sonia has the most experience working direct..."Sonia has the most experience working directly within and for the Bethlehem community,"<br /><br />Oh joy! Just whet we need in government, another teacher. That will be just fine.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74076703781501833222014-01-30T14:14:04.506-05:002014-01-30T14:14:04.506-05:00"If she wins, it's because no one worked ..."If she wins, it's because no one worked harder to earn the seat and no one has such high Bethlehem-based credentials."<br /><br />WOW! We were unaware she ran in the election and put in such hard work for a seat. What's that she didn't run, just wants it handed to her based on gender and ethnicity. Old Karen Dolan schooled her well. Those in the know, knew this was a Dolan wired deal form day one. The sin is the deception.<br /><br />If you want to make the most logical pick it would be Dave Sanders.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34519760440336718412014-01-30T12:57:36.931-05:002014-01-30T12:57:36.931-05:00Of the remaining candidates, Sonia has the most ex...Of the remaining candidates, Sonia has the most experience working directly within and for the Bethlehem community, the most leadership training and time in the "hot seat", has served on more diverse boards and councils, plus she is an organized, hard worker. She has earned the respect of countless citizens from all walks of life and the support of leaders throughout the city. <br />So, what's the problem? Her race? Her gender? I don't understand the attacks on this Bethlehem citizen. If she wins, it's because no one worked harder to earn the seat and no one has such high Bethlehem-based credentials.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7589468890657177712014-01-29T19:30:33.778-05:002014-01-29T19:30:33.778-05:00Let's analyze what this anonymous reader says....Let's analyze what this anonymous reader says. <br /><br />Point 1: Ismael Arcelay was a shitty member of council who could not win an election. <br /><br />Point 2: Ismael Arcelay is Hispanic.<br /><br />Point 3: Sonia Vazquez is Hispanic.<br /><br />Conclusion: Sonia Vazquez would be as a shitty member of council who could not win an election. <br /><br />This is the thinking of a bigot. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-541416196341604292014-01-29T17:33:57.722-05:002014-01-29T17:33:57.722-05:00anon 2:17, you make good points. they did the same...anon 2:17, you make good points. they did the same thing with Arcelay and he went down in flames in an election. However, the deal is done and she will be appointed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6526226213744653562014-01-29T02:17:12.164-05:002014-01-29T02:17:12.164-05:00Willie would beat Kelly in a heartbeat. Kelly lik...Willie would beat Kelly in a heartbeat. Kelly like Spirk are just old Callahan Clan public teat lawyers who can't make a living as real lawyers. These attempts to attack Willie are crazy. The Callahan Clan still thinks they are relevant, you are not.<br /><br />Willie now needs to show his leadership ability. Hopefully he will break from the Dolan and Dem party mentality of giving this position to a Latino woman to appease a constituency that cries over no representation yet doesn't come out to vote. The so-called Latino vote is non-existent and this is the only way to get her on the council. She will run in a year and get knocked off by someone else.<br /><br />Wille should show real leadership by stating the obvious. Ms. Velazquez may be a nice person but as a school principal and part of a hundred committees how the Hell much time will she honestly give to the city business? This is a bullshit game and a sad affair that will become obvious.<br /><br />Willie should break form the pack form a coalition and actually make an independent pick based on the needs of Bethlehem and not chasing some non existent voting bloc or social engineering.<br /><br />My sympathy to all the other candidates that actually thought that elections matter or that this was ever a fair and open process.<br /><br />Disgusting, good old Bedlam politics. None of these clowns should ever attack Donchez since their politics and backroom deals put his to shame.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62213147830735184452014-01-28T18:01:35.339-05:002014-01-28T18:01:35.339-05:00this has nothing to do with Callahan and everythin...this has nothing to do with Callahan and everything to do with Joe and Willie. Don't be so sure Bernie. Joe has been there for Willie in many ways and for Willie to have not only not recognized that AND more importantly not picked the BEST person for the job says volumes about Willie"s character. Again this is not going unnoticed by those paying attention. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44997103034921637242014-01-28T11:50:23.553-05:002014-01-28T11:50:23.553-05:00They are both good guys. I doubt that they have th...They are both good guys. I doubt that they have the animosity for each other that is being invented here. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53067878471069431392014-01-28T11:47:42.617-05:002014-01-28T11:47:42.617-05:00Joe is a very capable individual. He would have ...Joe is a very capable individual. He would have been a great asset. Willie sees him as competition. After 8 years of Donchez I hope Joe is still around. Willie against Joe, no contest. I'll take Joe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14309922350210600122014-01-28T11:13:10.401-05:002014-01-28T11:13:10.401-05:00Glad to see the Callahan Clan is still working in ...Glad to see the Callahan Clan is still working in the shadows.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85181315081553159012014-01-28T09:35:07.967-05:002014-01-28T09:35:07.967-05:00Council got a tough choice. Article in mcall ind...Council got a tough choice. Article in mcall indicated some good choices, but all pale in comparison to Joe. Too bad he withdrew. <br /><br />Think 9:06 is right in part at least. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84985346682776296062014-01-28T09:06:22.489-05:002014-01-28T09:06:22.489-05:00Willie Reynolds was no friend to Joe here. Joe wa...Willie Reynolds was no friend to Joe here. Joe was clearly the best candidate most qualified and knowledgeable. Most would say more than Willie which was the problem. Willie saw Joe as a threat to his future mayoral ambitions and let ego and fear get in the way of loyalty friendship and competency. Joe would have been a great asset to council and the city but Willie put himself first. Not a big surprise anymore. No doubt he will go around now saying he WOULD have voted for Joe. That is the type of snake he has become. Sad for a guy who showed some promise. Don't worry Willie people in the know saw you for what you are and the damage is done. Good luck in the future. You will need it. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13457784491058766512014-01-28T06:36:01.357-05:002014-01-28T06:36:01.357-05:00Joe isa a class, competent at.Joe isa a class, competent at.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63689995622677683442014-01-28T02:48:13.955-05:002014-01-28T02:48:13.955-05:00He did the right thing. The selection process has ...He did the right thing. The selection process has always been a sham. They will pick the Latino school principal as has been reported. It is part of the Democratic social engineering they enjoy. Of course like Ismael Arcelay she will be defeated next spring but some of the council members fear the Latino vote that never comes out. Besides, Karen has spoken.<br /><br />Shame they make people go through a sham selection process.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68058312404667805342014-01-28T00:25:31.721-05:002014-01-28T00:25:31.721-05:00Sonia is prettier anyway.Sonia is prettier anyway.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com