tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post8926060589853716550..comments2024-03-29T00:30:47.101-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Norco Council To Use Gambling Funds for Tax Relief, Not Public HealthBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger20125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19076454398402957292009-10-20T10:09:44.706-04:002009-10-20T10:09:44.706-04:00I welcome your thoughts and love to argue. Feel fr...I welcome your thoughts and love to argue. Feel free to disagree. But remember, commenting is a privilege, not a right. I will delete personal attacks or off-topic remarks.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-26408395534579736532009-10-20T10:08:09.162-04:002009-10-20T10:08:09.162-04:00Stoffa may beat him since he is already up to 10%....Stoffa may beat him since he is already up to 10%.<br /><br />Delete an opinion ohare? How democratic of you!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51430055485093847092009-10-18T06:11:49.226-04:002009-10-18T06:11:49.226-04:00Right, 1:47.
Now about Reibman's 68% tax incr...Right, 1:47.<br /><br />Now about Reibman's 68% tax increases.....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-37035878895888243372009-10-17T13:47:53.543-04:002009-10-17T13:47:53.543-04:00Check out other counties like Lehigh who stay in b...Check out other counties like Lehigh who stay in budget. compare them to Northampton and you will see the gross deficit spending.<br /><br />I remember past Administrations kept that runaway spending under control but now the money is just being spent with reckless abondon and no one is watching the store. County Council is as much to blame as the Administration. No wonder you have a 10% tax increase.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-15843923405157733582009-10-17T09:51:58.422-04:002009-10-17T09:51:58.422-04:00Anon 6:12,
You, like Battle cry have no idea what...Anon 6:12,<br /><br />You, like Battle cry have no idea what you ar e speaking about. Over 90% of C&Y monies come from the state. Over 95% of MH monies come from the state. To say it is flying out the door is utterly ridiculous. The tea bag heads make alot of noise and it sounds impressive because they are so damn loud. But like the two here, they have no idea what the hell they are talking about..Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-69962013920539998382009-10-17T07:52:28.061-04:002009-10-17T07:52:28.061-04:00I believe that liberals are obsessed with the &quo...I believe that liberals are obsessed with the "teabagger" reference because most have been hit in the chin with more balls than Johnny Bench.<br /><br />It's the only logical explanation for the fascination.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-5115556300687860512009-10-17T00:01:57.159-04:002009-10-17T00:01:57.159-04:00I personally think PA turning to vice to pay the b...I personally think PA turning to vice to pay the bills is a mistake, and will be disappointing in the long run. That said, reducing property taxes was the selling point. To create new ways to spend it, rather than keeping taxes down, makes the intended selling point a lie.<br /><br />But hey, “the government can” …if you want a laugh…<br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=LO2eh6f5Go0&feature=player_embeddedLighthousehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05346747286241817118noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67870795158361318502009-10-16T18:12:35.450-04:002009-10-16T18:12:35.450-04:00Anon 2:57, Battle Cry said no such thing. He is r...Anon 2:57, Battle Cry said no such thing. He is right on. Stoffa has put millions of dollars into Human Services, over and above the required county match. He is in vilation of a County Resolution, not that he cares.<br /><br />No one will look into it but in both CYF and Mental Health, the spigots are wide open and money is flying out the door and there is no oversight or accountability. Just check out the union contracts Stoffa signed, wow.<br /><br />Battle Cry has a right to be concerned.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16664873027165558992009-10-16T14:57:59.360-04:002009-10-16T14:57:59.360-04:00Dear Battle Cry of Freedom,
I agree. Cut Human S...Dear Battle Cry of Freedom,<br /><br />I agree. Cut Human Services.. The hell with kids, screw the aged, Let the mentally ill and mentally retarded join the teabaggers like yourself and they'll feel right at home.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-65652916169978642982009-10-16T14:02:27.298-04:002009-10-16T14:02:27.298-04:00Use the casino funds for lowering property taxes. ...Use the casino funds for lowering property taxes. Slash the Human Services deparment to the bone. Cut the sheriff's staff in half and do the same with the countless do nothing folks inside the walls of county government. As to a health center, stop it we don't need it. It is well, good and necessary to assist those who truly need our assistance. It is altogether another thing when we begin to make the poor comfortable in their poverty to the point where they are expecting the rewards of our toil to keep them in plasma TVsThe Battle Cry of Freedomhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/00375663013875506308noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-7821722117742922772009-10-16T13:38:48.060-04:002009-10-16T13:38:48.060-04:00Delighted to see the ET Voter Guide again.Delighted to see the ET Voter Guide again.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-2096864038918304192009-10-16T13:33:49.423-04:002009-10-16T13:33:49.423-04:00I believe all candidates when on record of how the...I believe all candidates when on record of how they will use the casino revenue as of Monday this week.<br /><br /><a href="http://thevoterguide.lehighvalleylive.com/race-detail.do?id=189124795" rel="nofollow">http://thevoterguide.lehighvalleylive.com/race-detail.do?id=189124795</a><br /><br />Some good reading.Tom Dietrichhttp://www.votefortom.infonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-56676375107564001142009-10-16T12:37:09.354-04:002009-10-16T12:37:09.354-04:00Angle and McClure are right on although Jerry Seyf...Angle and McClure are right on although Jerry Seyfried had the best comment (and he is dead on) about the tooth fairy. One thing that wasn't mentioned is that the State is using Stimulas funds to support DPW. That is once and done. In a few years Human Services will need the casino monies desperately. The Health Dept is a terrifically bad idea, especially at this time. In the end at least five council people did the right thing and pushed the Casino money to its rightful place. If anyone thinks the County will get 100% funding for a health department they are nuts. Even if some funding comes through and down the road the State says sorry we can no longer afford this..Then what!!!!! Think people!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-23010714688325872532009-10-16T10:38:16.241-04:002009-10-16T10:38:16.241-04:00Doesn`t surprise me Northampton County is always b...Doesn`t surprise me Northampton County is always behind the times...typical reaction to progress.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-21561096466233486332009-10-16T09:54:53.173-04:002009-10-16T09:54:53.173-04:00The legislation is totally meaningless. I'd vo...The legislation is totally meaningless. I'd vote for it, but it means nothing.Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-67225792642979779342009-10-16T09:26:30.529-04:002009-10-16T09:26:30.529-04:00Pennsylvania's selling point for the Casinos w...Pennsylvania's selling point for the Casinos was 'property tax relief'. Anything other then that is a bait & switch.<br /><br />If Pennsylvania wants to be more Jersey (<em>highest property taxes of all 50 states despite Atlantic City Casinos</em>.. then perhaps a few of the Pa. legislators should consider Jersey politics for their future.LVCIhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09034343739402945565noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-33840978974185204172009-10-16T07:07:59.967-04:002009-10-16T07:07:59.967-04:00Finally. Angle really made Stoffa look like a loo...Finally. Angle really made Stoffa look like a loony spendthrift with no grip on reality. A health department can't be run that way. Stoffa speaks like a life-long bureaucrat who's never been fully held responsible for the consequences of a bottom line. Such is government monopoly money management when you can simply rifle the wallets of taxpayers to cover your incompetence. He'd bankrupt a private entity in three minutes with his fiscal wizardry. Hat's off to Angle. <br /><br />Stop The Stoffa Tax Gouge.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50524250575016881742009-10-16T07:00:59.877-04:002009-10-16T07:00:59.877-04:006:30, you represent well the coveting class and it...6:30, you represent well the coveting class and its throw-'em-a-program conscience salvers. Relax. We'll give you what we think you properly deserve. Put your hand back in your pocket and get back on your hammock with your "friend."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-10843402096013897802009-10-16T06:30:15.278-04:002009-10-16T06:30:15.278-04:00Dear Jesus,
No more money for the poor and infirm...Dear Jesus,<br /><br />No more money for the poor and infirm because I can't pay an extra $100 a year on my property taxes because I live in a tacky suburban home that I never could really afford since I live beyond my means. Besides, having sick destitute beggars on the streets will help the community econonically. See you on Sunday! PS No gay marriage or abortion!<br /><br />Norco taxpayerAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-81631949361729065222009-10-16T03:26:33.410-04:002009-10-16T03:26:33.410-04:00Good move by a majority of County Council. After ...Good move by a majority of County Council. After Stoffa's irresponsibly giving over half of our money to Allentown and Lehigh County the rest was intended by law as an "impact" fee, not a lets start a new mega-bureaucray fee.<br /><br />I thank the majority of Council for protecting us from Stoffa's incompetence. To those who would throw money at a new bureaucracy when people are losing their homes, your sentiments are noted and we the voting public will vote accordingly. The big spending liberal Republicans on council will be able to enjoy early retirement soon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com