tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post5347003035075126918..comments2024-03-29T09:02:21.634-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Voters May Get Last Word on Allentown's H2O Privatization Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger32125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74306765915619082392012-12-07T12:43:04.503-05:002012-12-07T12:43:04.503-05:00Anon 2:06 :
You know Pawlowski WILL win his Water...Anon 2:06 :<br /><br />You know Pawlowski WILL win his Water War, right?<br /><br />WHEN has he EVER lost?<br /><br />Hope that concept does not go over your head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-60898501788838775852012-12-07T00:13:24.720-05:002012-12-07T00:13:24.720-05:00@11:54 Amen brother.@11:54 Amen brother.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78021557263548723402012-12-06T23:54:28.796-05:002012-12-06T23:54:28.796-05:00As to the LCA option. Observation suggests that v...As to the LCA option. Observation suggests that very little talent exists to pull off a fair, regional strategy that would prove beneficial. <br /><br />Indeed, it does not appear that there is any ethical talent in the valley to carry out sound public policy. Bunch of egotistical, power-hungry people more worried about whose on first instead of their constituents.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49524536025678145942012-12-06T21:40:46.244-05:002012-12-06T21:40:46.244-05:00The king has said in a statment to the press there...The king has said in a statment to the press there has been no viable opptions presented¿ Make his slumlordian freinds pay there tenants use the services the most and destroy whole blocks with there neglect and disruptions¿ Five hundred per good unit and up to one thousand a disruptive unit. The police could do the math and bill the kings slumlordian freinds accordingly to be givin to the pension problem directly. This ordanance would add to the MMO dramaticly and probably pay the debt off and be in good standing with in one year¿ <br /><br /><br />REDDAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53758231424238028192012-12-06T17:34:34.060-05:002012-12-06T17:34:34.060-05:00@5:07 Maybe you haven't noticed the cities hav...@5:07 Maybe you haven't noticed the cities have a disproportionate number of low income folks--- old infrastructure and other unique concerns.<br />Perhaps you have also missed the FACT that since WW II the policy deck has been completely stacked toward the sub-burbs / greenfields.<br />If you can read, try the Brooking Instution Report on Pa.<br />I'm interested in how you see the cities as outsiders, not part of "us". You trying to tell us something?. How do you really feel about those " others" in the cities?<br />Perhaps you simple find all the culture and art you need in the strip malls? Perhaps you don't need culture, art, architecture, diversity or history at all? Maybe you find that at the suburban mall?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-31051293963662224902012-12-06T17:28:43.478-05:002012-12-06T17:28:43.478-05:00@5:07 Maybe you haven't noticed the cities hav...@5:07 Maybe you haven't noticed the cities have a disproportionate number of low income folks--- old infrastructure and other unique concerns.<br />Perhaps you have also missed the FACT that since WW II the policy deck has been completely stacked toward the sub-burbs / greenfields.<br />If you can read, try the Brooking Instution Report on Pa.<br />I'm interested in how you see the cities as outsiders, not part of "us". You trying to tell us something?. How do you really feel about those " others" in the cities?<br />Perhaps you simple find all the culture and art you need in the strip malls? Perhaps you don't need culture, art, architecture, diversity or history at all? Maybe you find that at the suburban mall?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36495060898956595222012-12-06T17:07:04.094-05:002012-12-06T17:07:04.094-05:00What exactly should the state be doing for the cit...What exactly should the state be doing for the cities? Cities should live with the outcomes of their own decisions without being subsidized by outside taxpayers.<br /><br />Maybe if residents had to pay the true cost of the bone-headed decisions their elected officials make at the local level, you'd see better-run local governments.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13999598842826491902012-12-06T15:25:06.796-05:002012-12-06T15:25:06.796-05:00A lot of God talk---- so: yes, thank God Hoffman a...A lot of God talk---- so: yes, thank God Hoffman and Donovan are exerting leadership and the Hunsickers are great solid old Allentown folks. I' must admit to being skeptical about Poresky, could be wrong but the guy seems to play both sides of too many games.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82049692466385177692012-12-06T15:09:26.145-05:002012-12-06T15:09:26.145-05:00The Mayor or City Council never allowed, let alone...The Mayor or City Council never allowed, let alone led, any discussions on alternatives. When the Mayor got wind of this idea he went all in. <br />He thinks he is the smartest fellow in the room--- plus he has God on his side.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14397363615761043382012-12-06T14:46:50.194-05:002012-12-06T14:46:50.194-05:00God Bless Mr Hoffman. Without him this wouldn'...God Bless Mr Hoffman. Without him this wouldn't stand a snow and chances in hell. <br /><br />Thank you sir.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20183946822891311382012-12-06T14:14:09.785-05:002012-12-06T14:14:09.785-05:00FORD TO CITY - DROP DEAD
NY Daily News
Early seve...FORD TO CITY - DROP DEAD<br />NY Daily News<br />Early seventies...... Why not get it right.<br /><br />Pa State to Cities today -- Drop Fucking Dead,<br /><br />State GOP to cities, WHO CARES. Democrats not much better. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33518442429757146502012-12-06T14:13:56.124-05:002012-12-06T14:13:56.124-05:00FORD TO CITY - DROP DEAD
NY Daily News
Early seve...FORD TO CITY - DROP DEAD<br />NY Daily News<br />Early seventies...... Why not get it right.<br /><br />Pa State to Cities today -- Drop Fucking Dead,<br /><br />State GOP to cities, WHO CARES. Democrats not much better. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-36138880037586589962012-12-06T14:06:56.982-05:002012-12-06T14:06:56.982-05:00I think he means the State of Pa is saying to the ...I think he means the State of Pa is saying to the cities---DROP DEAD. <br />Very clearly a reference to a classic NY Post headline from the sixties.<br />Unfortunate it went over your head.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7112883811661771242012-12-06T13:48:30.699-05:002012-12-06T13:48:30.699-05:00"DROP DEAD!"
No, no attack there ... co..."DROP DEAD!"<br /><br />No, no attack there ... continue, please continue the Hate.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4800000372492401192012-12-06T13:33:40.706-05:002012-12-06T13:33:40.706-05:00You can do if you try
V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!!!
It's n...You can do if you try <br />V-I-C-T-O-R-Y!!!<br />It's not easy, but you can get those signatures!! <br />No PRIVITZATION!!!!<br />Signed,<br />One of Gracedale petition collectors!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5423814088749499552012-12-06T13:16:59.673-05:002012-12-06T13:16:59.673-05:00Bill Hoffman gets HUGE credit for his leadership. ...Bill Hoffman gets HUGE credit for his leadership. Not only is he fighting an uphill battle, quite effectively, but dragging some real dead wood posers along with him.<br /><br />Don't forget to turn of the lights( duh?).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77081550786667831272012-12-06T13:11:55.504-05:002012-12-06T13:11:55.504-05:00An honest - well run LCA is up to the County. To d...An honest - well run LCA is up to the County. To date ----- absolutely not. Your guy Cumningham has a lot of shit on his shoes on this one BOH.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64988693708816270242012-12-06T13:07:01.024-05:002012-12-06T13:07:01.024-05:00Yes, am honest, well run LCA is possible. Now, is ...Yes, am honest, well run LCA is possible. Now, is it likely? Only with a kind of County/City collaboration we have never seen, and certainly not with either Cummingham D's or rabid dog GOP right wingers. For different reasons.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53150564344942190352012-12-06T13:01:46.543-05:002012-12-06T13:01:46.543-05:00Where is the Republican leadership at the State le...Where is the Republican leadership at the State level Scott??? <br />Suck a lack of leadership and political courage!!!!!<br />State ( both parties ) to cities, DROP DEAD!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79850181254487094462012-12-06T12:59:41.444-05:002012-12-06T12:59:41.444-05:00One possible option would be a very well run and e...One possible option would be a very well run and ethical LCA (is that possible?) with elected representation from Allentown of sufficient number to protect the city's interests (as in rate payers). The problem is that those in disagreement were never given an opportunity to sit with the experts on the other side to discuss options creatively. It was the Mayor's way only, and 6 out of 7 council members went along.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66785830216384872862012-12-06T12:22:49.465-05:002012-12-06T12:22:49.465-05:00If the Mayor should prevail it will cost everyone ...If the Mayor should prevail it will cost everyone on City Council ? Except the wonderful JE ) their ploitical careers. <br />Not that he cares.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34650299347608154782012-12-06T11:10:45.805-05:002012-12-06T11:10:45.805-05:00Although the City has sufficient time to charge ah...Although the City has sufficient time to charge ahead, unmindful of the petition, it privatization foes now have a basis for injunctive relief should it come to that. Also, once this is on the ballot, I think few politicians would e willing to interfere with direct democracy, if only out of their own self-interest. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24477099750477140942012-12-06T11:01:56.560-05:002012-12-06T11:01:56.560-05:00The petitions do not create an ordinance. Nor woul...The petitions do not create an ordinance. Nor would a vote(not the ordinance referendum) in May enact an ordinance. That is a multistep process that goes at least to Nov. <br /><br />The city has sufficient time to execute a lease and not be constrained by the referendum in May or Nov.<br /><br />The comments that the opposition has no achievable alternative indicate the real issue. Various numbers are floating around, but a tax increae will exceed 40% if the lease doesn't happen.<br /><br />And yes, Mr. Hanlon is a very excellant city clerk. Honest and unbelievably patient with lots of difficult citizens. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45860321684670289302012-12-06T10:31:17.221-05:002012-12-06T10:31:17.221-05:00Scott, It's called democracy. Get to work.Scott, It's called democracy. Get to work. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82348888416373826762012-12-06T10:22:39.307-05:002012-12-06T10:22:39.307-05:00Voters in Allentown are not stupid. They already r...Voters in Allentown are not stupid. They already recognize opponents of the water lease have no alternative solution. I wish they did but they don't. The only people who win with a massive tax increase and no water lease are suburban water users who do not pay taxes to the city.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com