tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post7100616899703617091..comments2024-03-29T07:55:45.977-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Opinions Online, September 12, 2015Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger30125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-66845836453829798412015-09-13T10:03:13.828-04:002015-09-13T10:03:13.828-04:00The Nannies are out in numbers today!
(freaking o...The Nannies are out in numbers today!<br /><br />(freaking out, as usual)<br /><br />Mmm. Mmm. Mmm.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59786142088296912512015-09-13T10:02:19.074-04:002015-09-13T10:02:19.074-04:00Anonymous said...
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You and I probably voted...Anonymous said... <br />9:58 <br /><br />You and I probably voted for a lot of the same Republicans in past elections. Yet somehow we've gone far afield from the original question that the School Board must decide here, which has nothing to do with Michelle Obama's lunch guidelines, subsidized lunches, parental rights, or abortion. The question is whether the ASD should accept money to advertise unhealthy choices to young people. Common sense tells me the ASD shouldn't. <br /><br />Good Point:<br />Let's get back to ASD and outside funding. ASD receives more than $200 Million Dollars from State and Federal governments and it still needs to accept a soda<br />contract? For decades schools forbid soda to even be served; now we're discussing which soda company's products to offer? Maybe this particular question is up to ASD parents. What do they say? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57317763392558207552015-09-13T09:54:41.129-04:002015-09-13T09:54:41.129-04:00Simmons also doesn't take the public pension.Simmons also doesn't take the public pension.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87216202283435274682015-09-13T09:32:25.857-04:002015-09-13T09:32:25.857-04:009:58
You and I probably voted for a lot of the s...9:58 <br /><br />You and I probably voted for a lot of the same Republicans in past elections. Yet somehow we've gone far afield from the original question that the School Board must decide here, which has nothing to do with Michelle Obama's lunch guidelines, subsidized lunches, parental rights, or abortion. The question is whether the ASD should accept money to advertise unhealthy choices to young people. Common sense tells me the ASD shouldn't. <br /><br />If I understand correctly, you believe our young people should be offered unhealthy choices on a regular basis, in hopes that they will learn to avoid them. Today's youth are offered plenty of unhealthy lifestyle choices other than soda, so in the absence of soda advertising, they'll still have the chance to avoid other bad choices. With respect to "choices that nobody wants" are you sure you're still talking about beverages? Is it your position that a thirsty person will dehydrate rather than drink a beverage that isn't soda? <br /><br />As for "suffering the consequences" - really? You're suffering if your kids don't have soda promoted to them in schools and stadiums? It's a hardship for you to buy soda at the supermarket and pack it in your child's lunch? <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52721237857455102912015-09-13T08:47:27.459-04:002015-09-13T08:47:27.459-04:00Let's see if Simmons keeps his term limit pled...Let's see if Simmons keeps his term limit pledge. He's still raising money for re-election. Why?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56112817656198950492015-09-13T08:41:13.941-04:002015-09-13T08:41:13.941-04:00Anonymous said...
Talk about speeding traffic. All...Anonymous said...<br />Talk about speeding traffic. Allentown's Mack Boulevard is Indy-South. We desperately need a strong constant police presence on this 4 lane anything goes road.<br /><br />5:51 AM<br /> <br /><br />Actually, because Mack Blvd. is four lanes it encourages speeding. There have been tragedies and many serious injuries to drivers and passengers because there is little speed enforcement along this stretch. Many municipalities use<br />unoccupied parked police cars as a deterrent. It's an inexpensive way<br />to at least help slow down traffic. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47731701920332212502015-09-13T08:33:50.691-04:002015-09-13T08:33:50.691-04:00Anonymous Anonymous said...
Messrs Beitler, Simmon...Anonymous Anonymous said...<br />Messrs Beitler, Simmons and Payung: Thank you for your devotion to your respective communities. You are certainly the exception to the rule for your age groups. I wish you all continued success.<br /><br />12:03 AM<br /> <br />Actually Simmons was only 24 when he first took office. Folks say he has done an excellent job at representing his district. He never took the per diem which equals more than $30K annually and doesn't even require receipts to be reimbursed. Imagine a business operating like that!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91401801820151176242015-09-13T08:06:10.119-04:002015-09-13T08:06:10.119-04:00Poor lifestyle decisions made early in life create...Poor lifestyle decisions made early in life create hazardous lifestyles and health issues that we the people pay for later. Diseases like diabetes, hypertension, and many others take root in early years. Poor nutrition has a direct connection to low income levels. So you don't care for Michelle Obama, big deal. I put up with "just say no" Nancy Reagan.....that worked out soooo well. Then again there was the Bush family circus with underage drinking w the Katzenjammer twins, fueled by alcoholism by their goofy father. Remember the intervention at Kennebunkport led by Bikly Graham? So you are parent of the year? Congrats, some other parents aren't as together and could use some guidance besides marketing campaigns. My daughters drink only water and milk but aren't perfect. Get over yourselfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43138883898048244352015-09-13T06:03:04.420-04:002015-09-13T06:03:04.420-04:00" I would remind you that we really didn'..." I would remind you that we really didn't have as big of a problem with childhood obesity until the government got more involved in subsidizing school lunches, breakfasts, and sometimes dinner."<br /><br />Are you insane or just so far down the Fox rabbit hole you are no onge rin touch with reality??<br /><br />Reality NowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-89275781833254836132015-09-13T02:53:30.889-04:002015-09-13T02:53:30.889-04:00I'm working on a go fund me page to finance Ji...I'm working on a go fund me page to finance Jim Gregory's reintegration into society, the manslab will need a new wardrobe among other things upon release. Bernie I know your usually broke but if you want to help lending Jim the bicycle you no longer use would be a great start, the slab loves to cycle in the sun.Celtic Warriornoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26434950995579383912015-09-13T00:03:20.265-04:002015-09-13T00:03:20.265-04:00Messrs Beitler, Simmons and Payung: Thank you for ...Messrs Beitler, Simmons and Payung: Thank you for your devotion to your respective communities. You are certainly the exception to the rule for your age groups. I wish you all continued success.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56469438800969151072015-09-12T22:49:12.376-04:002015-09-12T22:49:12.376-04:00The Saucon Valley area has a number of people unde...The Saucon Valley area has a number of people under 30 involved in local politics including State Representative Justin Simmoms and Hellertown Borough Council member Herb Payung.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1836853456927536452015-09-12T21:58:58.383-04:002015-09-12T21:58:58.383-04:002:25 -
Thank you for showing exactly how we get p...2:25 -<br /><br />Thank you for showing exactly how we get programs and "choices" that nobody wants, and suffer the consequences for it.<br /><br />The programs are always for the straw-man/woman that somehow can't make that choice for their child without the government telling them what to do. But instead of targeting the few that supposedly are the problem, we all get the same, wonderful, one-size-fits-all treatment of a government program.<br /><br />If you want to know why some might not be able to make such simple choices as an adult, it's probably because we didn't trust them enough to make simple decisions (like buying a soda) as a child. <br /><br />BTW, I would remind you that we really didn't have as big of a problem with childhood obesity until the government got more involved in subsidizing school lunches, breakfasts, and sometimes dinner. But we don't keep score on the actual results of government programs, since we all know that a well-intentioned government program could NEVER have a bad result.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2584358251276805182015-09-12T19:55:48.272-04:002015-09-12T19:55:48.272-04:00Just deleted an anonymous insult directed at a pol...Just deleted an anonymous insult directed at a pol. Though I am fairly lenient with those, and don't have much regard for the insultee, it is still just an expression of hate by a coward. Anonymity does not exist for you to get your jollies by slurring someone with no accountability. Grow up. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-8713047086930374312015-09-12T18:32:06.546-04:002015-09-12T18:32:06.546-04:00Understanding wife is also HUGE. I'm very luck...Understanding wife is also HUGE. I'm very lucky in that regard also...Ron Beitlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733220566253915497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-76996101211053443742015-09-12T18:31:10.726-04:002015-09-12T18:31:10.726-04:00I'm 36.
Anon 11:26 - I think that's a fai...I'm 36.<br /><br />Anon 11:26 - I think that's a fair assessment. FT jobs and young families are a barrier to more young people serving. <br /><br />Personally, I am lucky. I own my business and have 2 understanding business partners who are sympathetic to me devoting time to service.<br /><br />Our business is also concentrated on the weekends. We do consults, sales and marketing during the week but around client meetings it's largely my own schedule. So lots of flexibility during the week. <br /><br />Does a position in muni gov't impact my job? Short answer is probably it does. In that I could more aggressively expand more if I had more time. I put conservatively 15 hours a week into township and township related matters. <br /><br />While I certainly pull my weight within the business structure fact is time I spend elsewhere takes away from my business. So yes, I leave a lot on the table. But I think serving is an important thing to do, a huge responsibility and I like doing it. <br /><br />Also I am married but I don't have kids yet. . . That's a big deal also at this point. Will be much tougher when kids come into the picture.<br /><br />All that being said I give lots of credit to Ryan Conrad. His job is extremely demanding with lots of travel AND he has young children in the mix. He and I didn't agree on some big items over the years but I can say for 6 years I served on and watched the LMT board he was always prepared for meetings. During the time he served as President he ran a very good business meeting. <br /><br />Rep's Ryan Mackenzie and Justin Simmons are also young..but State Reps as we know in PA are full time jobs. We can argue over what the proper compensation is but I do think it would be impossible to do that job without the compensation. Schlossberg is relatively young also I think.<br /><br />Ron Beitlerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01733220566253915497noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34214002783212609572015-09-12T17:41:50.869-04:002015-09-12T17:41:50.869-04:00@4:02,
I am not a "fixed incomer" as you...@4:02,<br />I am not a "fixed incomer" as you so name call. But, your comment shows how those under 40 think that the world revolves around them; and as long as they get theirs, the hell with everyone else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18568879709959628862015-09-12T16:02:26.565-04:002015-09-12T16:02:26.565-04:00@11:19
We are involved and educate ourselves on th...@11:19<br />We are involved and educate ourselves on the issues but don't go to council/board meetings because we don't want to hear you grumpy old pricks whine about being on a fixed income! You collect a pension, social security, and live in a $300,000 house that you purchased for $25,000 back in the late 1960's or 70's. Life in general and the younger generation in particular aren't as bad as the "fixed incomers" love to project. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2975383302094979082015-09-12T15:18:09.355-04:002015-09-12T15:18:09.355-04:00anon 1:38, Why is everything a political statement...anon 1:38, Why is everything a political statement with you people. Good God, if you are over 21 and want to die from diabetes knock yourself out. Why must I as a taxpayer pay for your obese diabetic kids. Your crazy tea party lifestyle is just insane. Kids are not adults and since most are overweight and unhealthy, why not try and help them with a better life outcome than their zealot parents.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41666259050826706072015-09-12T14:25:36.986-04:002015-09-12T14:25:36.986-04:00Namecaller @ 1:38 -
We do not maintain supermarke...Namecaller @ 1:38 -<br /><br />We do not maintain supermarkets in schools and school stadiums. We offer a sensible range of choices based on the best available science regarding a healthy diet for young people. <br /><br />Your rights as a parent are fully intact because your kids are free to have soda if you want them to. If you think it's important that your kids drink soda in school, you can simply buy it at a supermarket for them and pack it in their lunch. Your kids are lucky to have a parent who is an active and nurturing presence and probably will teach them to make healthy choices. Many kids in ASD aren't as fortunate. We don't have the resources to teach them all as well as you can teach your own kids, but at a minimum we can and should avoid promoting some seriously unhealthy options.<br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45279978261959377482015-09-12T13:39:38.249-04:002015-09-12T13:39:38.249-04:00testtestAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22343969287493648652015-09-12T13:38:32.058-04:002015-09-12T13:38:32.058-04:00Food Nanny @ 11:23 -
Thank you for proving my po...Food Nanny @ 11:23 - <br /><br />Thank you for proving my point.<br /><br />The "choice" you desire to offer is actually not a choice at all - it's a predetermined outcome based on what you believe. Then (of course) you cite cigarettes, drugs and guns in a feeble attempt to "prove" your point. I'll point out the obvious and note that all three are already restricted, particularly in the case of minors.<br /><br />I'll remind you that soda is a perfectly legal product that anyone can buy off the shelf at a grocery store if they choose to do so (as it should be).<br /><br />I don't need you, your "village", the First Lady, or especially my school district telling my kids what they can or cannot have. I'll handle that as a parent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23590545894030059892015-09-12T11:27:21.427-04:002015-09-12T11:27:21.427-04:00@12:19,
There is no law that requires a communicat...@12:19,<br />There is no law that requires a communication center to have electronic maps on hand. Most fire & EMS services have GPS units in their vehicles. Yes, it's easier to have the comm center give you directions, but there are other means to get that information.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-86603468874624368762015-09-12T11:26:56.177-04:002015-09-12T11:26:56.177-04:00Yet another reason that those under 40 don't p...Yet another reason that those under 40 don't participate in local government is that they work full time and have young families -- massive time commitments that don't leave room for much of anything else.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47342125648553396872015-09-12T11:23:30.486-04:002015-09-12T11:23:30.486-04:00@10:35AM
I agree that choices should be offered. ...@10:35AM<br /><br />I agree that choices should be offered. Choices that are all reasonably healthy. Sodas don't meet that standard. There are plenty of other drink options. "Big deal - motivated kids will just get the unhealthy soda somewhere else." Surely some will. But by making it just a little harder to make bad choices, fewer will make those bad choices, and fewer will form bad habits. <br /><br />By your logic, the ASD should accept money to advertise unhealthy choices to young people, while at the same time telling those same young people not to choose them. What other unhealthy choices do you think the district should try and make a few bucks off of? Cigarettes? Drugs? Guns? Gosh maybe we could get that revenue stream up to $5,000 per year.<br /><br />Adults have always made a wide variety of decisions regarding what will and won't be available to children, for good reason. Nothing new here. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com