tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post7740206505096045498..comments2024-03-29T06:06:25.280-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Tom Severson's Profitable World of Sleaze PoliticsBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger55125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75769340507926022212016-04-18T15:59:54.027-04:002016-04-18T15:59:54.027-04:00Bernie you were on to this guys scent some time ag...Bernie you were on to this guys scent some time ago, and now he is helping with the Zach Mako campaign in the 183rd.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33031396961636172782007-09-10T18:02:00.000-04:002007-09-10T18:02:00.000-04:00BernieI don't know that I would necessarily consid...Bernie<BR/>I don't know that I would necessarily consider Monahan to be a conservative Republican maybe by your standards he is. I also truly doubt that Tom would knowingly or unknowingly break the election laws. He has been in business for two decades and I personally believe him to be one of the best at what he does.Chris Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938903336918268173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42029907369950957072007-09-10T14:04:00.000-04:002007-09-10T14:04:00.000-04:00Chris,It was nice to see you, too. I wish we could...Chris,<BR/><BR/>It was nice to see you, too. I wish we could have had a chance to talk, but I try not to speak too much to someone when he's wearing a juror sticker. <BR/><BR/>I believe Severson did break election lawa in the last primary. I am putting together a package for the AG to review. Incidentally, the person he slimed in May is a conservative Republican - Brain Monahan.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1105040188019503412007-09-10T13:57:00.000-04:002007-09-10T13:57:00.000-04:00BernieI have had the opportunity to work with Tom ...Bernie<BR/>I have had the opportunity to work with Tom Severson and let me say that I call him friend. He does a great job and contrary to your statements, he runs his plans by his candidates and he listens to them. <BR/>I find it hard to believe that you would attempt to crucify someone who believes that one plays hardball because one plays to win. I'll just bet you that General Grant would have enjoyed Tom's motto. Why do you think people run for office? Do they run so that they can say "look I spent 2 zillion dollars on this campaign and I lost and that is what I intended to do" Tom draws clients because he has proven successful in, yes, this game we call politics. <BR/><BR/>Now because he is a winner, you are going to "expose" him. Did he break a law? If he did I would suggest you take him to court. But then you disparaged yourself by asking that ever present Anon. to throw you a bone and he responded by tossing out Tom's life. Great start and just what I would expect from the current Progressives who like to throw dirt instead of talk about the issues. Good old ANON kinda tossed you right into the sty you claim Tom is in. I think this is known as being two-faced.<BR/><BR/>As to negative campaiging, you and I know that beauty is in the eye of the beholder and so is negative campaigning. I am no fan of said type of campaigning but putting someone's record out there is not negative campaigning unless you are a Progressive being critisized by a mean old Conservative.<BR/><BR/>It was nice to see you in Court the other day.Chris Millerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04938903336918268173noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74536292096611554672007-07-16T22:56:00.000-04:002007-07-16T22:56:00.000-04:00He has an ex wife he married at 18 and had a child...He has an ex wife he married at 18 and had a child with her. Never saw this child after it was a few yeas old. Remarried to another woman and had 3 more children. Left this wife with 3 young kids after having an affair with his current wife on the job and was fired. Hasn't seen any of these children since the were babies. Has acted as if these children never existed and has turned his back an all of these children. Now these children are adults and have had kids and he also has not seen any of his grandchildren. Basically left a train wreck in his wake with 4 children and 2 ex-wives holding the bag. Hard to imagine? Pretty sure he has failed to share these accomplishments with anyone. I am a friend of all of the children he left behind and they have helped each other and are close despite this guys lack of involvement. I actually introduced them to one another. They all have struggled and my guess is he had a little to do with it and really doesn't care one way or another. Great human being and its hard to imagine turning your back on 4 little kids. If you are a parent you know what I am talking about.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23850563439776989232007-07-16T20:09:00.000-04:002007-07-16T20:09:00.000-04:00Details, please. Throw me a frickin bone.Details, please. Throw me a frickin bone.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28092795925544559232007-07-16T20:00:00.000-04:002007-07-16T20:00:00.000-04:00Someone should ask Severson about the 2 wives and ...Someone should ask Severson about the 2 wives and 4 kids he abandoned and has kept as a secret for years. A few of the kids he has never even met. The political stuff pails in comparison.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-61775927588411154282007-07-02T15:01:00.000-04:002007-07-02T15:01:00.000-04:00Bernie,When you do your Severson Clients list, wou...Bernie,<BR/>When you do your Severson Clients list, would you please include any Bucks County clients?<BR/>Thanks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2132760128878916952007-06-24T15:46:00.000-04:002007-06-24T15:46:00.000-04:00Anon 1:55, Look at the 7th comment. That might be ...Anon 1:55, Look at the 7th comment. That might be you.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25956621719190567512007-06-24T14:30:00.000-04:002007-06-24T14:30:00.000-04:00Anon 1:55,1) Apology accepted.2) I remember the po...Anon 1:55,<BR/><BR/>1) Apology accepted.<BR/><BR/>2) I remember the post, but actually thought it had suggested that Grand Central had paid Severson to tank the campaign. I obviously did not read it closely, but didn't delete it. I've had several Severson posts recentlly, and it's in there somewhere. <BR/><BR/>3) What I asked then, and I repeat this question, is where is your proof? It may not be enough for a criminal investigation, but tell me why you feel that Morganellie, Leeson, Severson & Seyfried would conspire to violate elections laws. What facts do you have to support that? And if it's true, why was there no criminal investigation? Did you complain to the state AG? <BR/><BR/>4) Back in those days, Jerry could use Severson, Michael Solomon or himself. He was used to running his own shows, and probably would have been better off had he stuck with that tactic instead of going with spinmeisters.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54192516460546422342007-06-24T13:55:00.000-04:002007-06-24T13:55:00.000-04:00I was correcting someone who stated Roscioli (yes ...I was correcting someone who stated Roscioli (yes used Severson) and barrata(he did not). Furthermore, I never suggested and do not believe Jerry's moronic campaign (a final mailer that Brackbill smacked a kid)tanked his campaign. I said the sleazy and indeed illegal act was Grand Central emmisaries directly donating cash to PMI to pay for Jerry's Severson produced mail and calls. Moreover, the brain trust of that campaign included Morganelli and Leeson the elder. If u did not delete that posting, I apologize. I am new to the blog universe.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82197604743768813532007-06-24T13:47:00.000-04:002007-06-24T13:47:00.000-04:00First, I rarely delete comments. I've deleted Bill...First, I rarely delete comments. I've deleted Billy Givens a few times. And I once deleted a comment that was being posted, word for word, every day. So I don't know what you're talking about. <BR/><BR/>Second, I never claimed Baratta used Severson. Where did you get that idea?<BR/><BR/>Third, the claim that Severson deliberastely tanked Seyfired's re-election campaign is one I asked Jerry himself. He said he seriously doubts it and has no one to blame but himself.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26044161004410318232007-06-24T13:17:00.000-04:002007-06-24T13:17:00.000-04:00interesting bernie, u utilize first ammendment rig...interesting bernie, u utilize first ammendment rights but when info you do not want posted--u delete it. Barratta didnt use severson. And again, the insidious, corruptable act is significant cash flowing directly to PMI ala seyfried relection flop in 93.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57853331209319718412007-06-21T23:16:00.000-04:002007-06-21T23:16:00.000-04:00Those who have run positive campaigns in the past ...Those who have run positive campaigns in the past will probably continue to do so. Those that are new comers may stray. But hey, if Severson doesn't like your opponent he may just mail it out on his own. I'm curious to see your list. And again. Watch out for sticks in the spokes.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49388470691039955412007-06-21T23:13:00.000-04:002007-06-21T23:13:00.000-04:00Agreed. I think your point is you'd rather have hi...Agreed. I think your point is you'd rather have him inside your tent pissing out than the other way around. <BR/><BR/>And there are some good people who have used Severson. But it's something that will always send up red flags. One you make the decision to use this mudslinger, I think it';s fair for someone to at least question your motives and how far ytou're willing to go, just to win.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-28366109573285486382007-06-21T23:07:00.000-04:002007-06-21T23:07:00.000-04:00I'm not a candidate and if i was i wouldn't ever, ...I'm not a candidate and if i was i wouldn't ever, ever, ever run a negative campaign. My point is that using Severson could make your opponent think twice about attacking you. No?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6012016076155818572007-06-21T23:02:00.001-04:002007-06-21T23:02:00.001-04:00Then what does that say about you as a candidate? ...Then what does that say about you as a candidate? Why not instead run a clean campaign on the issues?Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16260624242466407852007-06-21T23:02:00.000-04:002007-06-21T23:02:00.000-04:00Bernie,You should be careful....Severson is one of...Bernie,<BR/><BR/>You should be careful....Severson is one of those guys that will throw a stick in your spokes one morning when you are riding into the courthouse. Try to avoid high speeds.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-82915244131128194822007-06-21T22:58:00.000-04:002007-06-21T22:58:00.000-04:00Ok. But what if someone uses him and doesn't real...Ok. But what if someone uses him and doesn't realize it? Is that a possibility. If i were running for office i would use him just to scare the shit out of my opponent.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-84357672156413132432007-06-21T22:45:00.000-04:002007-06-21T22:45:00.000-04:00Anon 10:39,I see your point and will make it when ...Anon 10:39,<BR/><BR/>I see your point and will make it when I post about who uses Severson and who does not. But those who do use him most definitely know what he is like. So I think it's a factor you should consider in evaluating a candidate. I especially think it is important when Severson goes under the radar with goofy california corporations for work in local races. That just smells all over.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-75483778455835195282007-06-21T22:39:00.000-04:002007-06-21T22:39:00.000-04:00I don't get it.....How can you blame them for usin...I don't get it.....How can you blame them for using him if they don't go negative? I don't understand. And again it's probably better to have him on your side rather than against you. Right? I don't get it. Sorry. McDonalds greasy shit burgers actually kill people but i still eat there. I just don't understand your rationale. It would be interesting to see just how many of his campaigns go negative.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-77362145398759269582007-06-21T21:45:00.000-04:002007-06-21T21:45:00.000-04:00Anon 9:11,I don't intend to get anything out of it...Anon 9:11,<BR/><BR/>I don't intend to get anything out of it. This guy is known to have no ethics, to engage in gutter politics, and you saw his motto about winning at all costs. The people who hire this guy know this going in. That says something about them. If pewople are willing to slam their opponents unfairly to get into office, what will they do to keep that office? It's a fair question. Severson is an ends justifies the means kind of guy, and his people know that. I, for one, am not thrilled with any public servant who believes that. So it's important to get that info out there, whether it's judges like Roscioli or Panella, or candidates like Morganelli or Harhart or Boscola. <BR/><BR/>Individually, they may not be that way, but it's an important factor to consider in evaluating a candidate.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70955031361548753032007-06-21T21:11:00.000-04:002007-06-21T21:11:00.000-04:00Bernie.What do you intend to get out of posting Se...Bernie.<BR/><BR/>What do you intend to get out of posting Seversons Clients?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-3525336423183571882007-06-21T20:54:00.000-04:002007-06-21T20:54:00.000-04:00Anon 7:07,I'm working on that post, dude. You'll b...Anon 7:07,<BR/><BR/>I'm working on that post, dude. <BR/><BR/>You'll be seeing that next week. There are many layers to this onion. <BR/><BR/>Good things come to those who wait.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30895458594383069032007-06-21T19:07:00.000-04:002007-06-21T19:07:00.000-04:00B. Where is this list of Severson Clients? Are yo...B. <BR/><BR/>Where is this list of Severson Clients? Are you blowing smoke? Do you have a clue? We want to see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com