tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post7734200348544700255..comments2024-03-28T14:04:22.218-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Archibald Johnston on Pawlowski's Privatization: "Criminal Negligence"Bernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger22125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58894341918526321312012-10-23T11:11:45.870-04:002012-10-23T11:11:45.870-04:00As a matter of fact, I did. It's called The Ev...As a matter of fact, I did. It's called <a href="http://lehighvalleyramblings.blogspot.com/2010/08/evolution-of-gracedale-aka-valley-of.html" rel="nofollow">The Evolution of Gracedale</a>. <br /><br />Moravians did not "give" Gracedale to the County. It was sold to the county, $90 per acre, and it was purchased bc a state law mandated that the county buy one. It was not the county's idea. It was a poorhouse maintained as a working farm, and residents were expected to and did work or they were imprisoned. <br /><br />That's the reality. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70271363626712575642012-10-23T10:58:09.258-04:002012-10-23T10:58:09.258-04:00But the Life expectancy was only what 58 ?
Come o...But the Life expectancy was only what 58 ?<br /><br />Come on that is not todays reality<br /><br />And I believe that the Moravians had a little thing called the Poor House, that they gave to Northampton County<br /><br />Can you do a story on THAT history lesson?<br /><br />Non-Biased of Course Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2627417905298634322012-10-23T00:32:04.959-04:002012-10-23T00:32:04.959-04:00O'Hare hates reality, it interferes with his w...O'Hare hates reality, it interferes with his world view.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26488944230788771122012-10-22T21:29:36.603-04:002012-10-22T21:29:36.603-04:00Here's a dose of reality. When Archibald Johns...Here's a dose of reality. When Archibald Johnston was Mayor, out seniors were cared for by their loved ones and in their homes. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81368869977310557622012-10-22T19:29:44.429-04:002012-10-22T19:29:44.429-04:00This argument could be extended to nursing homes a...This argument could be extended to nursing homes and many other services, including health care in general.<br /><br />Reality NowAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28144054057142265222012-10-22T17:54:30.646-04:002012-10-22T17:54:30.646-04:002:36 -
Is it too much to ask that the taxpayers s...2:36 -<br /><br />Is it too much to ask that the taxpayers see some benefit from the NIZ, or is it being done to benefit only a select few?<br /><br />If Allentown is truly being transformed, shouldn't there be some gains in tax revenues to offset the predicted increases in pension payments?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21003213544638856692012-10-22T14:52:46.413-04:002012-10-22T14:52:46.413-04:00Actually, the problem was caused by a state system...Actually, the problem was caused by a state system that allowed for this kind of monstrosity. And I did not say it could be solved by a series of small tax hikes. I argued for a combination of things, which has not been considered. I also argued for refusing to pay the MMO until the state steps in and makes a contribution. None of these options was considered. And my disdain for Pawlowski is aggravated by his approach to this problem. I suspect his pockets will be greased by Marcel Groen and the successful bidder. <br /><br />Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-14715657877024497112012-10-22T14:36:38.080-04:002012-10-22T14:36:38.080-04:00I have to point out that other options were offere...I have to point out that other options were offered. Some people with the training(professors and bankers have been reviewing this) to crunch the numbers understand the problem. It isn't going to be a series of small tax increases to solve the pension problem. <br /><br />The real estate tax would increase about 40% to fund the pension shortfall.<br /><br />Please seperate the dislike of this mayor from the quatitative issue. It takes a lot of money to cover about $150 million in unfunded liability.<br /><br /> That problem was caused by an incompetent mayor, bad advisors and clueless council members.They got there by voters pulling a party line lever when the facts said the popular guy couldn't do the job. Watch out in two weeks!Popular will not be a good basis to vote for a person in this election.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-41974957788545644922012-10-22T11:49:54.573-04:002012-10-22T11:49:54.573-04:00Fair enough. Fair enough. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21552897285597272342012-10-22T11:48:01.060-04:002012-10-22T11:48:01.060-04:00Great Article, except for the LAST LINE.
No need...Great Article, except for the LAST LINE. <br />No need for itAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6867988852825481012012-10-22T10:57:31.435-04:002012-10-22T10:57:31.435-04:00Excellent work sir. You have provided input, and p...Excellent work sir. You have provided input, and provided it eloquently. Something which ReNew LV has never been able to accomplish even after launching a study group and report on this critical issue.<br />Thank you for this fine work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7620366574897450182012-10-22T10:39:42.114-04:002012-10-22T10:39:42.114-04:00"But government's moral obligation toward...<em>"But government's moral obligation toward human welfare stops short of supporting a community-wide health organization. Privatization is the smart alternative there, right?"</em><br /><br />No. And I can tell you that, in 1918, Johnston spoke of the importance of public health. Pretty amazing little speech. But supporting public health and supporting a specific plan that may not serve its goals are two different things. The devil is in the details. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90892898583455000262012-10-22T10:37:05.853-04:002012-10-22T10:37:05.853-04:00Carol, He must have been a great man. I admit I ke...Carol, He must have been a great man. I admit I kept reading and re-reading his speech last night. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47366092984089415892012-10-22T10:36:11.395-04:002012-10-22T10:36:11.395-04:00"Anything from anyone who had anything to do ...<em>"Anything from anyone who had anything to do with the so called steel is dubious at best."</em><br /><br />That would eliminate about half the population of the LV. Your argument, incidentally, is a logical fallacy. <br /><br />1) The Steel is Evil. 2) X worked at the Steel. 3) Therefore, X is bad. <br /><br />This is what we call the fallacy of the undistributed middle. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-52744039926571095892012-10-22T08:31:29.239-04:002012-10-22T08:31:29.239-04:00Yes, and we have a private system that is the best...Yes, and we have a private system that is the best in the world. It's even used by leaders of nations who have public systems.<br /><br />That said, you're trying to mix arguments. Public water systems have served this nation well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-8255688494429431732012-10-22T08:25:41.174-04:002012-10-22T08:25:41.174-04:00Morning Bernie, great article, it also brought bac...Morning Bernie, great article, it also brought back memories of my Dad, Archibald Leigh (Archie) had 10 sisters, the only son, I asked the family why was he given the name Archibald, my grandfather named him after Archibald Johnson.Carolnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-494674124381695922012-10-22T08:14:05.016-04:002012-10-22T08:14:05.016-04:00Great post, Bernie. The more things change, the m...Great post, Bernie. The more things change, the more they stay the same.<br /><br />Just say no to corporate owned water.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70517594396404832322012-10-22T07:48:18.543-04:002012-10-22T07:48:18.543-04:00But government's moral obligation toward human...But government's moral obligation toward human welfare stops short of supporting a community-wide health organization. Privatization is the smart alternative there, right? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37837941166628766032012-10-22T06:26:10.051-04:002012-10-22T06:26:10.051-04:00Anything from anyone who had anything to do with t...Anything from anyone who had anything to do with the so called steel is dubious at best. The so called steel was arguably the biggest polluter in the area and was run out of existence by corporate and union greed. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22455719176440130402012-10-22T05:57:31.681-04:002012-10-22T05:57:31.681-04:00You know, it's funny.
It wasn't too lon...You know, it's funny. <br /><br />It wasn't too long ago that Ed Pawlowski was telling us (and the LVIA board) that the only way to pay off LVIA's legal settlement was to sell Queen City Airport, yet somehow an alternative was found.<br /><br />He also told us the KOZ was going to save Allentown. That didn't happen, and the NIZ is now in place.<br /><br />And Johnny Manana's was going to be a part of Allentown's "Restaurant Row". TC Salon was going to anchor the turnaround on 19th Street.<br /><br />Plus he backed out on a campaign pledge to solve the pension issue via the courts, settling early and solving nothing. Just a few years ago, the pension issue was going to be solved by raising the earned income tax.<br /><br />Seriously, the guy's been wrong more than a broken clock. In a sane city he would already have been tarred and feathered or run out of town with pitchforks and torches.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75501192257327054392012-10-22T02:04:08.423-04:002012-10-22T02:04:08.423-04:00A friend showed me Johnston's speech yesterday...A friend showed me Johnston's speech yesterday afternoon and I was amazed at how much his sentiments then still make so much sense today. <br /><br /><br />Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1008278564018492612012-10-22T01:59:52.316-04:002012-10-22T01:59:52.316-04:00One of your best written essays, BO.One of your best written essays, BO.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com