tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post4628914404843086625..comments2024-03-18T21:53:54.073-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Township, Borough Officials Angry at Allentown's Tax GrabBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger93125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76239057257385062322012-01-27T17:25:15.495-05:002012-01-27T17:25:15.495-05:00"You have an inflated sense of this blog and ...<em>"You have an inflated sense of this blog and it really feeds your paranoia. I assure you I am a regular dude commenting on this blog - it simply is because I'm not a hair on fire reactionary like most of your readers that you think I stick out."</em><br /><br />You do stick out, and that's bc you continue to post on a blog several days after it published. It is very clear that you have an agenda, and unless you are insane, you are being paid to pursue that agenda. Have a nice day.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21931079011273279052012-01-27T16:05:17.522-05:002012-01-27T16:05:17.522-05:00John, the big deal is that this is NOT Allentown&#...<i>John, the big deal is that this is NOT Allentown's money, and the surrounding municipalities were screwed for a project in which they have no input.<br /></i><br /><br />The municipalities are being far from screwed - they will have a place for their residents to escape their suburban malaise.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79900877520923028482012-01-27T16:03:55.407-05:002012-01-27T16:03:55.407-05:00you are an astroturf blogger, being paid to shill ...<i>you are an astroturf blogger, being paid to shill for JB Reilly.</i><br /><br />You might want to check that stat counter or get someone that actually understands it. I'd tell you where I'm posting from but then I wouldn't be anonymous. <br /><br />You have an inflated sense of this blog and it really feeds your paranoia. I assure you I am a regular dude commenting on this blog - it simply is because I'm not a hair on fire reactionary like most of your readers that you think I stick out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58900449691923161062012-01-27T08:19:58.779-05:002012-01-27T08:19:58.779-05:00I thought this country got its great Revolution go...I thought this country got its great Revolution going and broke with mighty England over things such as taxation without representation?<br /><br />Now, the citizenry in Lower Mac says taxation without representation is cool.<br /><br />I'm so confused ... What happened?<br /><br />VIKTOR TIKHONOVAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18638170885399345582012-01-26T23:33:55.991-05:002012-01-26T23:33:55.991-05:00all this outrage will lead to NOTHING, cant fight ...all this outrage will lead to NOTHING, cant fight city all when the mayor has his cronies writing the legislationAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56920149915715523032012-01-26T22:58:59.605-05:002012-01-26T22:58:59.605-05:00Thanks, John. I'll be checking your blogs late...Thanks, John. I'll be checking your blogs later tonight. Looks like you have three!Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43233850466160077442012-01-26T22:55:39.834-05:002012-01-26T22:55:39.834-05:00o.k., that's a fair point. Though they will g...o.k., that's a fair point. Though they will get it figured out soon enough. In the scheme of things this is probably smaller then the rounding error in most township budgets. I don't consider that a good reason to hold up the works. Anyway, good exchange, but I have to go to sleep! Take care and good work on your blog.Andrew Benchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275144584137847183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56154760248070949582012-01-26T22:50:48.810-05:002012-01-26T22:50:48.810-05:00I understand that, to you, this is no big deal. Bu...I understand that, to you, this is no big deal. But municipal managers should have been given some input into this decision Even more importantly, a financial analysis shold have been done to see its direct impact on them. That's one thing that really bothers Hanover Tp Manager Jay Finnigan. Does it mean a $500 loss? Or a $50,000 loss? He does not know bc no analysis was performed.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-63882774311109114732012-01-26T22:46:23.051-05:002012-01-26T22:46:23.051-05:00Yes, but, I pay the taxes that pay for the municip...Yes, but, I pay the taxes that pay for the municipal services and I am saying I am willing to have my taxes go up by $1.50 so that Upper Macungie remains revenue neutral after the EIT is retained by Allentown.Andrew Benchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275144584137847183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51007289913759055402012-01-26T22:42:46.568-05:002012-01-26T22:42:46.568-05:00Not enough for you, but we're not talking abou...Not enough for you, but we're not talking about you. You do not provide muncipal services.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56232845602985172032012-01-26T22:42:45.839-05:002012-01-26T22:42:45.839-05:00Not enough for you, but we're not talking abou...Not enough for you, but we're not talking about you. You do not provide muncipal services.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42082987495337532702012-01-26T22:41:08.515-05:002012-01-26T22:41:08.515-05:00I live in Upper Macungie so I figure my property t...I live in Upper Macungie so I figure my property tax will go up by an amount proportionate to the loss caused by the retained EIT. Its just not enough money to get bent out of shape about.Andrew Benchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275144584137847183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13703117185339020342012-01-26T22:33:48.266-05:002012-01-26T22:33:48.266-05:00But you're paying $1.50 of someone else's ...But you're paying $1.50 of someone else's money. Hanover Tp, Bethlehem, Easton, Whitehall Tp and other municipalities depend on that money as a revenue source.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84490742136971393872012-01-26T22:29:41.708-05:002012-01-26T22:29:41.708-05:00Bernie, I can't be so cynical. This might do ...Bernie, I can't be so cynical. This might do some good. It might not. I'm willing to pay a dollar fifty to find out.Andrew Benchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275144584137847183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59694513428086121942012-01-26T22:11:56.932-05:002012-01-26T22:11:56.932-05:00John, the big deal is that this is NOT Allentown&#...John, the big deal is that this is NOT Allentown's money, and the surrounding municipalities were screwed for a project in which they have no input.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45656069464099972872012-01-26T20:56:04.524-05:002012-01-26T20:56:04.524-05:00When the total EIT tax being withheld for the NIZ ...When the total EIT tax being withheld for the NIZ ( about $ 1 , 080 , 000 ( by Bernie ' s own calculation )) is divided among all Lehigh Valley residents not including Allentownians ( about 720 , 000 ), the individual tax burden comes to about $ 1 . 50 . What ' s the big deal? We all need to gain a little perspective on this thing.Andrew Benchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275144584137847183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78454199448714114682012-01-26T20:55:21.439-05:002012-01-26T20:55:21.439-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Andrew Benchhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/14275144584137847183noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77077847403139483662012-01-26T12:04:40.169-05:002012-01-26T12:04:40.169-05:00Big Brother is watching..I am not in the least con...Big Brother is watching..I am not in the least concerned with the snoops. Must be getting hot in the kitchen..eh?Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51127784855548459882012-01-26T12:00:57.609-05:002012-01-26T12:00:57.609-05:00Just making with the levity Bernie. I'm trying...Just making with the levity Bernie. I'm trying to keep my sense of humor despite the oppressive political climate we find ourselves in.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78224261777234227562012-01-26T11:03:05.356-05:002012-01-26T11:03:05.356-05:00Dave, Call the Otter only if you want to make a ho...Dave, Call the Otter only if you want to make a horse's ass out of yourself.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70595472729143126152012-01-26T11:01:59.279-05:002012-01-26T11:01:59.279-05:00This is where you are full of shit. I have been bl...This is where you are full of shit. I have been blogging for 6 years. I know damn well that there is very little comment on a blog post, even a popular blog post, the day AFTER it publishes. The comments that appear then are almost always from someone who has an agenda You are no normal person with a normal job. <br /><br />Also, I have a statcounter, and it tells me that the Senate of Pennsylvania is on my blog right now, and reading this particular blog entry. So is someone from Air Products. <br /><br />Finally I am well aware of the practice of disguising oneself as a normal person to promote the agendas pf rich people, whether it is JB Reilly or even AT&T. <br /><br />you are an astroturf blogger, being paid to shill for JB Reilly.<br /><br />Go play your spin games somewhere else.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18334703038858983422012-01-26T10:43:08.847-05:002012-01-26T10:43:08.847-05:00Ouch..that REALLY hurt. Coward!Ouch..that REALLY hurt. Coward!Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42287460828088789612012-01-26T10:32:52.056-05:002012-01-26T10:32:52.056-05:00I read both Acts last night..took me 2 hours to fi...<i>I read both Acts last night..took me 2 hours to find the NIZ related material..and it is buried deep inside both documents. I say it is unconstitutional in nature and a regressive tax aimed at the suburbs of Atown. You want to risk your own citizens money King Ed..be my guest but keep your cotton pickin' hands out of my wallet and the people I represent.</i><br /><br />So you finally did what you were elected to do and evidently what your legal counsel failed to do.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-29969154619288644122012-01-26T10:32:42.650-05:002012-01-26T10:32:42.650-05:00Thank goodness the MC reporters dug this out of th...Thank goodness the MC reporters dug this out of the shredder. They had no intention of telling anybody about this tax grab unless a gun was held to their pointy little heads. Put the blame where it squarely belongs..Atown city Hall and Sen. Browne.Davenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65772099152213807272012-01-26T10:31:55.636-05:002012-01-26T10:31:55.636-05:00Thats me. An astro turf blogger shilling for the ...Thats me. An astro turf blogger shilling for the arena. Your paranoid attacks are laughable.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com