tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post7949001590468974043..comments2024-03-29T05:10:57.942-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Callahan to Make It Official TodayBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger51125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27553667828381454742013-02-08T09:59:43.766-05:002013-02-08T09:59:43.766-05:007:50 We will destroy no one, but will certainly po...7:50 We will destroy no one, but will certainly point out the records and what happened during the last legal sweep due to Rubemans actions. If people don't want the past rehashed quite simple.... don't run<br /><br />What happened was illegal and disgusting and all should be made aware of the record. Past performance is a good guide for future performance. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-24502260637118028332013-02-07T19:50:17.722-05:002013-02-07T19:50:17.722-05:00Seamus, how many people will you folks try to dest...Seamus, how many people will you folks try to destroy during this Callahan cmapaign? If the past is a predictor, you will slime any and all. <br /><br />Nice gang to sell out to Bernie.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-57462139689688543352013-02-07T08:55:30.590-05:002013-02-07T08:55:30.590-05:00Lol, glen/fleck and his "pictures"....LM...Lol, glen/fleck and his "pictures"....LMAO. See when you know you have done nothing wrong this stuff is all funny because you have nothing to fear.<br /><br />See if I had several gov pensions and lifetime healthcare I may worry about my candidate, especially when policies were not followed but individuals received special circumstances to receive them while others did not get the same. That's when you have to try and drag others through the mud.<br /><br />Message to young politicos Keep everything above board and you can sleep well.<br /><br />SeamusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91989928515461575772013-02-07T03:55:57.149-05:002013-02-07T03:55:57.149-05:00OK, Glenn. Knock yourself out. OK, Glenn. Knock yourself out. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51961098396172065022013-02-07T03:52:34.080-05:002013-02-07T03:52:34.080-05:00Read the Express story online. Let the record sho...Read the Express story online. Let the record show Callahan went negative first. The gloves are off. This will be fun.<br /><br />Now Reibman will lunch his nukes. Shemus better wear his radiation proof kilt. The pictures will be fun for all to see.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85617359357391691192013-02-07T00:20:48.766-05:002013-02-07T00:20:48.766-05:00All the bullshit in the world can't hide Calla...All the bullshit in the world can't hide Callahans recerding hairline. The girls won';t like that.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47256879367554043162013-02-06T23:40:36.640-05:002013-02-06T23:40:36.640-05:00The notion that former Mayors or Don Cunningham ar...The notion that former Mayors or Don Cunningham are lousy Executive is complete nonsense. Cunningham was, in my view and excellent County Exec whose biggest flaw was making the job look too easy. Based on that example, we'll do quite well should the people choose Callahan. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40116543488445423332013-02-06T22:12:36.234-05:002013-02-06T22:12:36.234-05:00Very good point 9:56. One has to make sure they k...Very good point 9:56. One has to make sure they know what they are trying to be elected to. Every job is different, but you take the skills you have developed and learn the new skills that are needed to be effective. That goes for any new job or roll. Luckily Mayor Callahan is a student of Continuous Improvement and that helps the ability to face anything. Once you identify the issue, you pick the correct tool and using the institutional knowledge of the people to fix the problem.<br /><br />SeamusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91961434909007782472013-02-06T21:56:44.905-05:002013-02-06T21:56:44.905-05:00Real problem is former Mayors make lousy County E...Real problem is former Mayors make lousy County Executives. The job is much more than cutting ribbons and talking longer than you neeed to and dealing with the police and fire departments. Don Cunningham is a perfect example. He hated it and was lucky to be in the office 2 days a week; Don signed some documents and gave a few speeches.Mueller ran the county. Just hope that Callahan gets a good Director of Administration if he wins.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-20244743320670848382013-02-06T20:44:32.100-05:002013-02-06T20:44:32.100-05:00Yes we asked if it was ok to hold the announcement...Yes we asked if it was ok to hold the announcement there you dolt. <br /><br /> "Running Bethlehem into the ground". That is really an asinine statement. The city is running the best it has since the steels glory days, you know when they filled budget gaps with the wave of a wand. Smallest workforce and best service ever, and most of that is measurable for those interested. People have to recognize the story is not making every town Bethlehem but is helping each and every municipality to be their best with what is available.<br /><br />I'm so sick and tired of the mayor being bashed because people think he looks good. WTF does looks have to do with fixing an organazition's ills. The mayor is going to see what individual cities ills are and work to ease the pain. One approach does not fit all, lessons learned can and will be shared but there is no cookie cutter approach. It will take hard work, listening and applying the right tools to fix the issues. <br /><br />One of the mayors "brain trust" SeamusAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51847179399674568302013-02-06T20:12:08.332-05:002013-02-06T20:12:08.332-05:007:17..very astute observation and analysis of the ...7:17..very astute observation and analysis of the political climate in and around the county exec. race to come. In baseball..you hit a homer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-54266768650493424932013-02-06T19:17:11.127-05:002013-02-06T19:17:11.127-05:00Anyone who thinks that Callahan is "Stoffa...Anyone who thinks that Callahan is "Stoffa's boy" is dumb as dirt. They have virtually NO relationship. Johnny Casino is "bizzaro Stoffa", young, charming, unethical, and rolling in contractor cash. He will take money from anyone regardless of whether or not they do business with the county. Stoffa ran on principles and against the "pay to play" politics of the Reibman administration. He was elected to two terms, the last one overwhelmingly, and he would win again if he had the will to run. He will not support Callahan and probably no Dem with this field of misfits. He sees Norco returning to its heritage of being run by greasy, self-serving pols.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32030104204783258362013-02-06T18:38:37.112-05:002013-02-06T18:38:37.112-05:00Go Johnny Go! He has seen the light and even King ...Go Johnny Go! He has seen the light and even King Edward and all his henchmen will not be able to derail the Callahan freight train. He obviously is making a commitment to Gracedale on some level and that ain't such a bad idea. McClure has been put on notice. The fight for the blue collar county vote has begun.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65714531353132338642013-02-06T18:02:05.897-05:002013-02-06T18:02:05.897-05:00Love how the Callahan "brain trust" thin... Love how the Callahan "brain trust" think anoucning at Gracedale means anything to employees that got burned. They know Callahan is Stoffa's boy so they are not fooled by this obvious silly move.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37272502032574706332013-02-06T17:27:29.938-05:002013-02-06T17:27:29.938-05:00Highly doubtful. Brown did a terrible job in a sma...Highly doubtful. Brown did a terrible job in a small town with few employees. He wont make it past the primary. Maybe his wife should run.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-64762047782739604362013-02-06T17:14:39.799-05:002013-02-06T17:14:39.799-05:00Mark this down. Reibman and Callahan will kill ea...Mark this down. Reibman and Callahan will kill each other in the primary. Mayor Brown of Bangor will be the next county executive.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50357824168194672832013-02-06T16:44:38.742-05:002013-02-06T16:44:38.742-05:00Can't see how he loses..There will be a mayor&...Can't see how he loses..There will be a mayor's race in Bethlehem which will increase turnout there..He has tons of money also. Doesn't matter if he deserves it or not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-8552431620500251082013-02-06T16:12:34.476-05:002013-02-06T16:12:34.476-05:00"Unlike many of you, I don't live in the ..."Unlike many of you, I don't live in the Christmas City. But every time I visit, it looks just a little nicer than the time before...."<br /><br />Sorry to interupt the troll parade, but I think this qoute is one of the best ways to articulate the way local officials should be reviewed and evaluated. Well said.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-49433712008178773432013-02-06T13:40:23.779-05:002013-02-06T13:40:23.779-05:00I heard that Callahan could get more ass than a to...I heard that Callahan could get more ass than a toilet seat in Grand Central Station. Just look at the picture.<br /><br />Word on the street is, his wife is one lucky lady!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58746940423216729432013-02-06T13:22:42.270-05:002013-02-06T13:22:42.270-05:00We all have our shortcomings. Give Johnny a chance...We all have our shortcomings. Give Johnny a chance to redeem himself. He's cute and chicks dig him..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-42776504597653101982013-02-06T12:31:33.277-05:002013-02-06T12:31:33.277-05:00He can't be serious. The guy is an ethical oi...He can't be serious. The guy is an ethical oil slick. A newbie prosecutor with no budget and five minutes to investigate could get Callahan indicted for corruption. He should be on probation or Nazareth Boro Council, not in the county exec seat.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-48883452713724206872013-02-06T11:05:34.038-05:002013-02-06T11:05:34.038-05:00and Onembo can take a taxi to workand Onembo can take a taxi to workzoidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636280218711361021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-62849201927664593522013-02-06T10:54:12.676-05:002013-02-06T10:54:12.676-05:00Jim Onembo for county exec!!Jim Onembo for county exec!!zoidhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12636280218711361021noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-55571231313238258542013-02-06T10:48:34.428-05:002013-02-06T10:48:34.428-05:00He was a shit then. He is a shit now. The view o...He was a shit then. He is a shit now. The view of the guy who endorsed John Edwards should be seen in context.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65349338904445257832013-02-06T10:06:14.363-05:002013-02-06T10:06:14.363-05:009:02,
Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows ...9:02,<br /><br />Anyone who reads this blog regularly knows very well that I was one of Callahan's harshest critics when he ran for Congress. That's no secret, and I stand by what I said then. You see, I take responsibility for my words. <br /><br />At that time, Callahan would not take stands, Bethlehem was in fiscal trouble and he would not talk to me or his usual supporters. All of that has changed. Callahan reached out to his usual supporters. He even reached out to me. He has made changes to the way Bethlehem does its budget, and the City finished last year with a positive balance for the first time in many years. Many other things he was already doing right. So I will support him for Exec over Reibman, who has learned nothingBernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com