tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post8135014743182948909..comments2024-03-29T04:03:32.376-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: A Day In the Life of LV State Legislator Joe BrennanBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger37125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-11885500266581449452011-12-08T00:22:56.770-05:002011-12-08T00:22:56.770-05:00Vee Vant your name and address for zee files.Vee Vant your name and address for zee files.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-87729014957455911342011-12-06T22:44:25.431-05:002011-12-06T22:44:25.431-05:00Anyone who wants to speak directly to Representati...Anyone who wants to speak directly to Representative Brennan can feel free to call him. Simply google him and give him a call. He has always returned my calls. All you need to do is identify yourself.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79194921361441504272011-12-06T22:14:06.521-05:002011-12-06T22:14:06.521-05:00very funny piece Bernievery funny piece BernieAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4530808704335381852011-12-06T22:06:10.311-05:002011-12-06T22:06:10.311-05:00what time did the bar open?what time did the bar open?W. J. Cogannoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27380111858325517102011-12-06T21:00:02.364-05:002011-12-06T21:00:02.364-05:008:47,
Joe is a first-time offender. That's t...8:47, <br /><br />Joe is a first-time offender. That's t. Should he have been arrested before? I know few alcoholics, myself included, who did not deserve to be arrested before it actually happened. He is no different from any other alkie in that regard. <br /><br />If you want to scream about accountability, then you ought to be accountable yourself and identify yourself.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79789293532170341482011-12-06T20:57:31.480-05:002011-12-06T20:57:31.480-05:008:44, I do take my own advice. If I did not, I wou...8:44, I do take my own advice. If I did not, I would be much harsher with morons.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5986173656491579412011-12-06T20:56:08.558-05:002011-12-06T20:56:08.558-05:008:43, You are out of your mind. Joe Brennan recei...8:43, You are out of your mind. Joe Brennan received no special treatment. In fact, his position as a public official exposes him to slugs like you, who preach accountability but hypocritically refuse to identify yourself. Also, I doubt you've been forced to bury anyone, but you are looking to bury Joe Brennan.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40421889990688912222011-12-06T20:47:36.989-05:002011-12-06T20:47:36.989-05:00After the southside accident and the last very ser...After the southside accident and the last very serious offense, Joe should have resigned.<br /><br />He has a problem and went through the program but that doesn't erase the responsiblilty of an elected official.<br /><br />There is a difference.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69972918693577493592011-12-06T20:44:41.655-05:002011-12-06T20:44:41.655-05:00"But they are still human beings and should b..."But they are still human beings and should be treated like human beings. That's not enabling. That's common decency, something about which you seem to know nothing."<br /><br />I don't have a opinion about Mr. Brennan one way or another. However this comment you made, did you bother to read it after you wrote it? And if you did , do you as the author understand what it means? I would think you are not selecting certain groups of humans that should be afforded this treatment. Does everyone fall into your version of being treated in a humane manner?<br />You might want to take your own advice.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23692443625443044322011-12-06T20:43:48.745-05:002011-12-06T20:43:48.745-05:00And he knows enough to jump quickly into a nearby ...And he knows enough to jump quickly into a nearby bar to grab a beer to obfuscate after crashing yet another car. He was never held accountable because of who he is. The average unconnected Joe doesn't get the same enabling. I hope Joe gets better. But I'm not hopeful with so many enabler blowing smoke up his ass and endangering the rest of us. Those who have lost loved ones aren't heartless. We're just very leery of Joe's type of connected politician/drunk. It's because we've had to buy caskets and arrange caterers and call the priest and tell our moms about their sons' deaths. I guess we're overly sensitive. Joe Brennan received special treatment over a number of years and has not been held fully accountable. His is a story as old as politics and alcohol and dead brothers.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-27514431376312573862011-12-06T19:22:06.655-05:002011-12-06T19:22:06.655-05:00"That's because you don't know what y..."That's because you don't know what you're talking about, as proved by your unwillingness to sign your name. I'd much prefer a man who openly admits to what is, after all, a disease to someone who takes cheap shots behind a veil of anonymity.<br /><br />You talk about accountability? How about your own? You're unwilling to do that.<br /><br />Joe received no special treatment or favor. In fact, because of his public position, he has endured much more humiliation and embarrassment from anonymous slugs like you than any person in private life would ever endure. And whether you know it or not, <br /><br />I know no family that is immune to this disease. Peple who suffer from it, like Joe, must be accountable for their actions. But they are still human beings and should be treated like human beings. That's not enabling. That's common decency, something about which you seem to know nothing." well said<br /><br />Sober 25 years and know Joe. He is a good man coming to terms with a difficult disease.Billhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/15294395112603289513noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-8124096438719638572011-12-06T18:25:55.383-05:002011-12-06T18:25:55.383-05:00So that was you who called? Thanks, O'Hare ......So that was you who called? Thanks, O'Hare ... There were children in the room. :)John Micekhttp://blogs.mcall.com/capitol_ideasnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-8805130729798619762011-12-06T18:13:19.307-05:002011-12-06T18:13:19.307-05:00Go ahead and be outraged at criticism of your codd...Go ahead and be outraged at criticism of your coddling a known avoider of consequences.<br /><br />I just hope when he finally kills someone, it's your loved one and not mine. <br /><br />It's great you kicked your disease. You all seem to hang together, though, when it comes to getting another crack at killing or maiming one of us.<br /><br />I lost a tea-totaling brother to a Joe-like drunk and don't want to break that news to my mother again. Nobody should have to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-70117179658577924782011-12-06T14:44:18.304-05:002011-12-06T14:44:18.304-05:00Ahh, the "blog mentor." You are not supp...Ahh, the "blog mentor." You are not supposed to be commenting here.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-58875748614538866762011-12-06T14:41:21.558-05:002011-12-06T14:41:21.558-05:00Bernie picks and chooses the drunks he puffs up an...Bernie picks and chooses the drunks he puffs up and the ones he attacks.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-12928526936917578632011-12-06T14:34:54.457-05:002011-12-06T14:34:54.457-05:00I'd be more inclined to be tougher on Brennan ...I'd be more inclined to be tougher on Brennan if Boscola and employees would think about resigning because of their DUI's.<br />Should it be one strike and you're out? Two?gruntledhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04241153519282965046noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-85216285608601783152011-12-06T13:58:24.355-05:002011-12-06T13:58:24.355-05:00Put well Bernie..Put well Bernie..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-40433953740813595132011-12-06T13:43:53.259-05:002011-12-06T13:43:53.259-05:00That's because you don't know what you'...That's because you don't know what you're talking about, as proved by your unwillingness to sign your name. I'd much prefer a man who openly admits to what is, after all, a disease to someone who takes cheap shots behind a veil of anonymity.<br /><br />You talk about accountability? How about your own? You're unwilling to do that.<br /><br />Joe received no special treatment or favor. In fact, because of his public position, he has endured much more humiliation and embarrassment from anonymous slugs like you than any person in private life would ever endure. And whether you know it or not, <br /><br />I know no family that is immune to this disease. Peple who suffer from it, like Joe, must be accountable for their actions. But they are still human beings and should be treated like human beings. That's not enabling. That's common decency, something about which you seem to know nothing.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91176183176579558352011-12-06T13:35:53.723-05:002011-12-06T13:35:53.723-05:00I don't care about his poljtical views. I'...I don't care about his poljtical views. I'm appalled at the assistance in his public rehabilitation. The "first time" incident wasn' t and many of us don' t believe he has been held fully accountable. Drunks are often enabled in their disease. Letting him skate around consequences that the less well connected must endure is furthering the enabling. I want him to get well for his family. I also want him out of office and facing the full consequences of a notorious repeat offender. He hasnt been permitted to hit bottom and is still dangerous, in my opinion.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-86836149972698955862011-12-06T12:22:13.716-05:002011-12-06T12:22:13.716-05:00Not that I don't believe you Bernie but if you...Not that I don't believe you Bernie but if you don't mind we'll be sending him for a full MH checkup..Tom Fooleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04120861314950524920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-68666542905974713792011-12-06T10:56:55.055-05:002011-12-06T10:56:55.055-05:00Tom Foolery, A day with me could be trying for any...Tom Foolery, A day with me could be trying for anyone, but Joe is a kind soul who really cares about people. So I think he can shake off my evil influence.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-88207903843328335612011-12-06T10:50:36.490-05:002011-12-06T10:50:36.490-05:00So you are saying that he proved he must be one of...So you are saying that he proved he must be one of the nicest guys around since he even spent the day with you or that after spending the day with you, he's taken to the dark side and is no longer one of the nicest guys around? Just wondering...Tom Fooleryhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04120861314950524920noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-47813413523242852472011-12-06T10:39:23.599-05:002011-12-06T10:39:23.599-05:00Yeah, good point.Yeah, good point.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-80795660935925093352011-12-06T10:34:32.756-05:002011-12-06T10:34:32.756-05:00"Jim Cawley, not Scott Conklin, is Lt. Gov.&q..."Jim Cawley, not Scott Conklin, is Lt. Gov."<br /><br />"Details, details. I'll fix it."<br /><br />Maybe that's why the LT Gov went running out of his office and Joe was admonished so... At least he didn't call him Catherine Baker Knoll.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-9222070045742959892011-12-06T10:32:53.821-05:002011-12-06T10:32:53.821-05:00"Some might call this a fluff piece"
Bu...<em>"Some might call this a fluff piece"</em><br /><br />But a well-written fluff piece.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.com