tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post6649204636286074139..comments2024-03-28T06:56:37.553-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Steve Barron: Counties Should Withhold Funds From State Until There is a BudgetBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53561160966000226522009-09-10T18:09:52.094-04:002009-09-10T18:09:52.094-04:00Nice chinsNice chinsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-46654016922115262292009-09-08T22:36:04.489-04:002009-09-08T22:36:04.489-04:00This has been a paid political announcement.This has been a paid political announcement.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55609714332669678822009-09-07T11:29:48.918-04:002009-09-07T11:29:48.918-04:00This has nothing to do w/ disagreeing w/ a a gov&#...This has nothing to do w/ disagreeing w/ a a gov't action. Whewn a government completely abdicates its responsibility to the public, and hurts people who rely on the government for basic sustenance, it is no longer a government aqnd should be ignored.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28019299265174076642009-09-07T10:54:44.147-04:002009-09-07T10:54:44.147-04:00Great idea. How about I don't pay my taxes un...Great idea. How about I don't pay my taxes until the govt only does things I agree with?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40386121964597166542009-09-05T20:24:09.236-04:002009-09-05T20:24:09.236-04:00Then I'll just go back to my palace coup idea....Then I'll just go back to my palace coup idea.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77049711895083628892009-09-05T19:57:17.471-04:002009-09-05T19:57:17.471-04:00Bernie and Steve:
You are off course on this one,...Bernie and Steve:<br /><br />You are off course on this one, John Stoffa is correct. Two Wong's don't make a White.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69195216347040461092009-09-05T17:55:23.962-04:002009-09-05T17:55:23.962-04:00Oh, Lehigh Valley Nobody is back at it.
Get a lif...Oh, Lehigh Valley Nobody is back at it.<br /><br />Get a life!<br /><br />Have a sandwich or something.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32665818822517956332009-09-05T16:46:39.828-04:002009-09-05T16:46:39.828-04:00Stoffa is the exec and this is his call and I resp...Stoffa is the exec and this is his call and I respect that. I disagree w/ him in this instance.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74895081415380594792009-09-05T16:42:53.763-04:002009-09-05T16:42:53.763-04:00You don't think the state co-mingles that mone...You don't think the state co-mingles that money? Even if the county just set it up in a different account and took the interest, it would send a message, especially if the other counties went along. What the state is doing is inexcusable and it is time to let them know that enough is enough. <br /><br />I would not send them another nickel until they get off their asses. Two wrongs do not make a right, as someone noted earlier, but this is the right thing to do. The state has failed in its role as government and has breached its fiduciary duty to the people.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66322182556848468442009-09-05T16:40:59.729-04:002009-09-05T16:40:59.729-04:00At least Stoffa was polite and said it was a nice ...At least Stoffa was polite and said it was a nice gesture but won't be done.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19135551713924660112009-09-05T16:33:36.313-04:002009-09-05T16:33:36.313-04:00Steve, this is not correct and you will be getting...Steve, this is not correct and you will be getting in trouble if you try to do this. Unclaimed money is not State money and is set up for private individuals that is due to them (who may still eventually claimed It should not be co-mingled with County money.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70490380444130881102009-09-05T11:40:01.165-04:002009-09-05T11:40:01.165-04:00Ever notice how when O'Hare is away, The Banke...Ever notice how when O'Hare is away, The Banker is away too. O'Hare returns, The Banker comes back too. They must be room mates or something...<br /><br />9:19 PM<br /><br /><br />That's what people used to say about Janet and Michael Jackson. But she went to his funeral.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44765930975749955932009-09-05T08:47:19.552-04:002009-09-05T08:47:19.552-04:00While I realize the impracticality of it... The le...While I realize the impracticality of it... The less dependence on State & Federal funding the less dependence on them for it and all the strings that come with them.LVCIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034343739402945565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7626300497251880392009-09-05T01:09:36.771-04:002009-09-05T01:09:36.771-04:00Yea just what the poor recipients of human service...Yea just what the poor recipients of human services need. The advice of a press hungry politican and a disbarred attorney.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18539083457808076312009-09-05T00:34:36.503-04:002009-09-05T00:34:36.503-04:00You’re absolutely right. However, the GOP is pushi...You’re absolutely right. However, the GOP is pushing for this election to be held a mere 5 weeks before the General Election arguing it is about ensuring there is representation. So what did the GOP do? They appointed Bob Mensch as their candidate who is already seated in the State House. So if it is really about ensuring there is representation, what happens to the State House seat that is vacated in the event the GOP candidate wins? Spend another $400K in March on another special election? Now were talking $800K of our tax dollars.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89261458512877727322009-09-05T00:02:56.250-04:002009-09-05T00:02:56.250-04:00I don't want to sound like a Polyanna, but I&#...I don't want to sound like a Polyanna, but I've alweays felt one person can make a difference.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56514730238319339682009-09-04T23:17:42.625-04:002009-09-04T23:17:42.625-04:00Will one more person help resolve the budget stale...Will one more person help resolve the budget stalemate. I think not. Save the $400K on the special election and wait a few stinkin weeks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42288348298768096482009-09-04T21:26:31.333-04:002009-09-04T21:26:31.333-04:00"Ever notice how when O'Hare is away, The...<em>"Ever notice how when O'Hare is away, The Banker is away too."</em><br /><br />No. But not everyone is obsessed with me as you seem to be.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-13780288952205050852009-09-04T21:21:38.174-04:002009-09-04T21:21:38.174-04:00I believe the argument can be made that it is lega...I believe the argument can be made that it is legally permissibe to withhold funds from an organization if it owes you money and is not paying it. I also think that, if enough counties do this, the state will adopt a budget.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77268681227721619752009-09-04T21:19:59.074-04:002009-09-04T21:19:59.074-04:00Ever notice how when O'Hare is away, The Banke...Ever notice how when O'Hare is away, The Banker is away too. O'Hare returns, The Banker comes back too. They must be room mates or something...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42201315683872149942009-09-04T21:14:28.200-04:002009-09-04T21:14:28.200-04:00Believe me if Barron wasn't an ohare mancrush ...Believe me if Barron wasn't an ohare mancrush he would jump on this idea. It makes for nice politics but it is most definitely illegal and the money you hold back won't begin to pay for any real services.<br /><br />In fact the state bureaucrats will probably penalize the county next year. Of course without any responsibility folks like Barron and ohare can play this game.<br /><br />Butler County? I think they have about 20 people in their department.<br /><br />Wow, How do you account for the money. Once the State funds are available will you have enough to send in.<br /><br />This idea is so off the mark and purely silly look-good politics, it is as hard to criticize as the folks who bray on about the "death panels". You really can't even take it seriously.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62070349938142647872009-09-04T17:30:16.375-04:002009-09-04T17:30:16.375-04:00Banker, are you still duped by O'Hare?Banker, are you <a href="http://bloggingdottie.blogspot.com/2009/08/still-duped-by-ohare.html" rel="nofollow">still duped by O'Hare?</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91369176624634692412009-09-04T17:30:02.234-04:002009-09-04T17:30:02.234-04:00Banker, are you still duped by O'Hare?Banker, are you <a href="http://bloggingdottie.blogspot.com/2009/08/still-duped-by-ohare.html" rel="nofollow">still duped by O'Hare?</a>Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3443235986412578792009-09-04T16:19:39.494-04:002009-09-04T16:19:39.494-04:00Sounds like a good idea to me. I believe not havi...Sounds like a good idea to me. I believe not having a budget is illegal also.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34204189743644272772009-09-04T15:59:30.742-04:002009-09-04T15:59:30.742-04:00Like I've said many, many times before this is...Like I've said many, many times before this is why we do not want to get anywhere near a County Health Dept. supposedly funded mostly by the state. We will get screwed and so will XHuman Services..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com