tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post7141648165975971206..comments2024-03-18T21:14:51.021-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Ferraro Out, Cusick In, as NorCo Council PrezBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger26125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43022076250165802012016-01-05T21:51:31.417-05:002016-01-05T21:51:31.417-05:00Peter posts his real name and his address is in th...Peter posts his real name and his address is in the book. We all know people like you, who can't even sign your names are too cowardly to confront the objects of your derision, face to face. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15250409630632926692016-01-05T21:46:52.979-05:002016-01-05T21:46:52.979-05:00Peter. Post your real name and address please.Peter. Post your real name and address please.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33506388243562203212016-01-05T19:41:48.354-05:002016-01-05T19:41:48.354-05:00ANON 7[04 -Would you criticize a Black Man for the...ANON 7[04 -Would you criticize a Black Man for the same mis -use of the English --or it it me. See this is blog and I;m on the phone you want to test my credibility Anon 7;04 have youR day.Me ,I BE simple and if you know me that's worst -get it.THIS IS NOT AN ENGLISH COMPOSITION.JERK OFF ANON. See -I sign my name aways here because I don;t regard myself a coward-- and if somebody wants me -----come get it. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35019922958342022752016-01-05T19:23:19.547-05:002016-01-05T19:23:19.547-05:00Maybe you right --the sunset here in South Caroli...Maybe you right --the sunset here in South Carolina has affected me .I failed English in school but made it up in payroll and compensation.----Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23592223061631343862016-01-05T19:04:28.226-05:002016-01-05T19:04:28.226-05:00Peter, try English for a change. Get a translator,...Peter, try English for a change. Get a translator, for God's sake.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7380643990359778592016-01-05T19:01:11.688-05:002016-01-05T19:01:11.688-05:00My pet peeve is tax free's Lafayette College i...My pet peeve is tax free's Lafayette College in Easton that have too many legacy studants and fail to take care of evan local minorities -churches and other facilities that get away with contributions here in NC.Budgets are just that -but the senders of costs are us. The colleges are working off old rules of taxable property assessment for example -they are getting away with financial MURDER. THE STATE-or Commonwealth of Pennsylvania should get with it --or die off shortly. Illinois ,for example does not exempt anything except their state college --this is the state our olestistris President is allegedly from -not Keanya -so you DEM's should lead by example. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16283778672760979622016-01-05T18:51:52.357-05:002016-01-05T18:51:52.357-05:00anon 6:30, if you want to brag about being a teaba...anon 6:30, if you want to brag about being a teabagger that is your right. The proof is in the pudding. These teabaggers led by Colonel Klunker and endorsed by Ronnie delwhacko, has hired more county staff, upped pay and raised taxres by double digits. They are the teabaggers dream team?? Good for you, you are either as whacky as they are or just plain dumb. You probably are just a brain dead bagger who hates Democrats even if the Republicans you back do more harm. By the way it is "waste" not "waist" genius.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37268937620334511652016-01-05T18:30:35.338-05:002016-01-05T18:30:35.338-05:00ANON 5;55 YOU most likely could not hold a candle ...ANON 5;55 YOU most likely could not hold a candle to Clyde Apple much more these folks you degrade. And it's Matt with two t's .You might live ok- but all of them are on their own right success stories of their own right- and I will bet the farm they live better than you ---and me.Wait-- I will bet they will keep the sails trimmed in NORCO . Anytime more than ONE PERSON is operating a machine or guarding prisoners or copying documents ,you will develop waist by their ---not knowing what happens to the copy machine or how people are transported .We have BRIDGES that are used to conduct commerce that help pay taxes and are in repair or will need repair shortly . We have waist that will consume us, like any government has, if someone does not pay attention.I say they will. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49206069630188792962016-01-05T18:19:08.375-05:002016-01-05T18:19:08.375-05:00As noted here..elections have consequences. These ...As noted here..elections have consequences. These guys got elected by those who decided to show up and actually vote! Get over it and deal with the reality of democracy in action. If you don't like what happened..do something about it or sit down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62812859209458601352016-01-05T17:55:11.900-05:002016-01-05T17:55:11.900-05:00Northampton County government ahs really hit the t...Northampton County government ahs really hit the teabagger jackpot. Colonel Klunker, Seth Bong and Mat Bunghole. We have them all. How the hell did the county decide to put these goof as in office? They are so high on themselves they have no concept of the responsibilities they have to the people.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-59729088090258122532016-01-05T16:30:22.798-05:002016-01-05T16:30:22.798-05:00Anon 3;44 Character ----is what is happening now. ...Anon 3;44 Character ----is what is happening now. To leave the same person as Pres. on council for extended time is to allow stagnate water in a lake or mayby in a pool. Peg has been an honorable representative, she was first elected back when only James Hemstreet an R was about the ONLY REPUBLICAN over at that big house. Peg has been a real asset and always a wonderful person--- but stuff changes and we need to accept that. These newer people have CHARACTER ,they are up and at them 05;00 hrs not 09;00 hrs like the old days. Peg your a great lady. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57637795395318569722016-01-05T16:25:37.215-05:002016-01-05T16:25:37.215-05:00Peg had her turn in office. Time to go. She was la...Peg had her turn in office. Time to go. She was largely ineffective anyway. Seemed lost up there at times. Cusick knows what he is doing. Bernie doesn't like him because he runs meetings rather strictly, like a classroom. But the people's business should be efficient and not bogged down with sentimental slop that appeals only to pundits like O'Hare.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1114523024209639552016-01-05T16:21:51.143-05:002016-01-05T16:21:51.143-05:00Peg is far from honorable. Don't let the phony...Peg is far from honorable. Don't let the phony smile fool you.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75361150035585894592016-01-05T15:44:53.812-05:002016-01-05T15:44:53.812-05:00It's pretty hard to play nice when Cusick alig...It's pretty hard to play nice when Cusick aligns with the Tea Party faction against a popular Republican just to get the President role. It's a fairly honorary title and to remove Peg from that position shows the quality of Cusick's character. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-44799703120718139592016-01-05T15:30:54.900-05:002016-01-05T15:30:54.900-05:00Lets play nice- we are fortunate here in NC to hav...Lets play nice- we are fortunate here in NC to have this talent that want to take charge. I think that these folks will be ok and if we have three people that always agree ---then we DON't need the other two. Cooperate don't fight. There is not enough money in the game . These people we have aligned are all good citizens. Mr. CUSICK is a professional and he is a leader in my humble book. Matt is a leader and the Colonel-a leader. Give the process a chance now. Math ,physics and chemistry teachers are not like the rest of the academia world anyway. Peter J.Cochrannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-8117387498582898512016-01-05T12:18:34.985-05:002016-01-05T12:18:34.985-05:00Cusick was studying to become a school administrat...Cusick was studying to become a school administrator. If that has changed the don't be surprised if he runs for CE in 2017.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90221317951252724322016-01-05T12:15:55.674-05:002016-01-05T12:15:55.674-05:00"are you fudging on cusick? wfmz says he is r...<em>"are you fudging on cusick? wfmz says he is retired"</em><br /><br />If that is so, I stand corrected. But he seems a tad young to be retired. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-73355834287186046042016-01-05T12:06:33.854-05:002016-01-05T12:06:33.854-05:00Hokie, It makes no difference what the HRC says. I...Hokie, It makes no difference what the HRC says. Irt is trumped by the Ethics Act. A council member may not vote on a matter in which he has a personal financial interest. Period. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49972707777885610132016-01-05T09:35:21.516-05:002016-01-05T09:35:21.516-05:00Hokie Joe, if what you are saying is law and factu...Hokie Joe, if what you are saying is law and factual, and all of what you have stated here is not embellished in anyway, then someone on council was trying to railroad Cussick or simply trying to screw Cussick by not letting him vote for himself to be president. <br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64071113139919799272016-01-05T08:45:06.144-05:002016-01-05T08:45:06.144-05:00The best "limited government idea" in ye...The best "limited government idea" in years was to sell Gracedale! Now, no one will touch that subject for years to come. Meanwhile, to subsidize that white elephant other mandated county programs must suffer. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78339940720810218742016-01-05T08:45:01.191-05:002016-01-05T08:45:01.191-05:00Hokie Joe says.......
Gee..I forgot one other thin...Hokie Joe says.......<br />Gee..I forgot one other thing. When ever you are in doubt about what the authors of the "Northampton County Home Rule Charter" intended, you may sometimes find a clarification in Article XIII Transitional Provisions Section 1303 of the Home Rule Charter. Its states and is very clear....."Section 1305 Salaries of Elected Officials "The President of the County Council shall receive an additional ($500.00) per year as compensation for his responsibilities as presiding officer. <br />Give the man his $500.00 and obey the intent of the law. Cusick by law is entitled to the compensation and it was unfair to make him take a pledge not to accept the stipend. Damn it......the law is the law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-43223819614440523192016-01-05T08:25:31.710-05:002016-01-05T08:25:31.710-05:00Hokie Joe says:
Here's a point to ponder.........Hokie Joe says:<br />Here's a point to ponder.........<br />The "Home Rule Charter" mandates County Council under Article VI, Section 602 Sub Para (13)establishes salaries and any remunerations, other than accountable expenses, for elected officials.................<br />ALSO....Article I titled Elected Officials Section 106 Compensation clearly states "The County Council shall have the power by ordinance to set the salary of each elected official. No ordinance shall increase or decrease the salary of an elected official during his term of office. No ordinance which increases or decreases the salary of an elected official shall take effect less than one (1) year after its date of enactment.<br />Since the ordinance to have the "President of Council" receive compensation ($500.00) more than the other members of Council was established in the late 1970's, and it was done by ordinance, and in accordance with the HOME RULE CHARTER and is now a "County Law", how can you change the compensation of the President of County Council. Quite simply put.....YOU CAN'T. Cusick is not voting to increase his salary under the Home Rule Charter. He is simply vying to serve as President of Council which according to all County Laws happens to pay more. He is entitled to the $500.00 wage which the law allows him to have. By not paying him the $500.00 Council is in violation of their own ordinance and County law.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90650228505617457202016-01-05T07:22:08.088-05:002016-01-05T07:22:08.088-05:00are you fudging on cusick? wfmz says he is retired...are you fudging on cusick? wfmz says he is retiredAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-34223724036080449052016-01-05T07:00:54.627-05:002016-01-05T07:00:54.627-05:00This is absolute messThis is absolute messAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87169119240405307182016-01-05T00:55:28.047-05:002016-01-05T00:55:28.047-05:00Council now has a seven to two Republican majority...Council now has a seven to two Republican majority, and four of them are current or former tea party members. I expect to see them try out some of their limited government ideas. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com