tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post931707716994358156..comments2024-03-29T02:46:58.624-04:00Comments on Lehigh Valley Ramblings: Mat Benol to County Workers - Open Your EyesBernie O'Harehttp://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comBlogger100125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45685348978212352652014-11-11T14:37:03.971-05:002014-11-11T14:37:03.971-05:00Wow 100 responses, you must be proud of your menta...Wow 100 responses, you must be proud of your mental ability Matt to get such a response from your cerebral acuityAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45468941485533053072014-11-10T17:43:56.142-05:002014-11-10T17:43:56.142-05:00The poster wad correct regarding reimbursment rate...The poster wad correct regarding reimbursment rates. County homes get less than private homes which makes keeping county run homes difficult.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-30746989255879729402014-11-10T11:23:31.974-05:002014-11-10T11:23:31.974-05:00"These guys are not very strong at math. Must...<em>"These guys are not very strong at math. Must have went to city schools."</em><br /><br />Your confusion of the past tense with the past participle indicates that you must have <b>gone</b> to tea party high school, where there is a constitutional right to use poor grammar. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-80950395169900998712014-11-10T10:06:51.528-05:002014-11-10T10:06:51.528-05:00Nice rant. What you fail to realize is that Graced...<i>Nice rant. What you fail to realize is that Gracedale is on pace to run a $9 million deficit this year and more counties continue to get out of the business. The pension and health benefits you receive from the government far exceed those of private and nonprofit nursing homes. It's convenient to direct your venom at the County Executive and Council but they aren't the issue. What you need to do is confront your state reps and senators to change the reimbursement formula in the welfare code back to what it was in 2006.</i><br /><br />Hey, I have a great idea! Let's privatize the home and hire cut rate workers to offer substandard service to our destitute elderly. Fuck them, right, Gomer?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-4509660657789621962014-11-10T10:04:15.567-05:002014-11-10T10:04:15.567-05:00Tell it like it is Matt! These guys wrote their ow...<i>Tell it like it is Matt! These guys wrote their own bad check when they supported seven years of bad budgets and rudderless government.</i><br /><br />In other words, 7 years without a tax increase and now trying to justify not increasing taxes again. These guys are not very strong at math. Must have went to city schools.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-6193345670010817112014-11-10T10:01:06.508-05:002014-11-10T10:01:06.508-05:00Bernie, I understand it is just semantics, but tec...<i><br />Bernie, I understand it is just semantics, but technically, the employee's salaries are paid by taxpayers, so their dues are "technically", at least arguably, taxpayer funds, indirectly obviously.</i><br /><br />So taxpayers are funding porn, strip clubs, alcoholism, Jesus, or whatever a private citizen decides to spend their money on? That's rich, Gomer.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-86095052768834587842014-11-10T08:39:11.759-05:002014-11-10T08:39:11.759-05:00I don't know what your local does. Ours has me...I don't know what your local does. Ours has meeting notes and a FB page anyone can follow. As a Court Appointed employee, the union can only assist/bargain economic issues as you are an at-will employeeFeeling Screwedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09244473206297203820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-50755771104089427482014-11-10T08:24:41.802-05:002014-11-10T08:24:41.802-05:00Fair enough. Perhaps the union could hold a one-t...Fair enough. Perhaps the union could hold a one-time open meeting. It would give them a chance to reach out to the fair-share people and explain the other benefits of full membership. Personally, I'd need to believe that the information, direction and support provided to members by the union were worth the extra money that would be deducted from my already dwindling paycheck before I made that decision.<br /><br />How does the union keep it's members updated anyway? Is there a newsletter? Would I become a part of some e-mail group? Can members get copies of minutes for missed meetings?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-79283777897362173912014-11-10T07:26:03.322-05:002014-11-10T07:26:03.322-05:00You cannot attend as fair share. It's one if t...You cannot attend as fair share. It's one if the benefits of full membership. You can switch by filling out a green card and sending it to AFSCME. The reason there are so many unions is you are assigned to a bargaining unit based on your office and job duties. Since we're so varied from office to office, we're all over the place.Feeling Screwedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09244473206297203820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-19973091133644499162014-11-10T06:15:30.891-05:002014-11-10T06:15:30.891-05:00Way too many unions at the county level. AFSCME sh...Way too many unions at the county level. AFSCME should be leading the parade here but they are not lead by a local person who knows the LV and the issues. James has to drive over an hour to get here. That union needs to appoint a LV representative..not some guy from Doylestown. Wise up and give the Valley their own rep.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-32296893713958722662014-11-09T23:44:48.990-05:002014-11-09T23:44:48.990-05:00@feeling screwed I've been in my position for ...@feeling screwed I've been in my position for 9 years and because of the high turnover in my department, I am one of the more senior workers in my position. I wouldn't know where to direct a curious employee searching for info about the current issues, other than to this blog. Perhaps it's because I'm only fair-share, which I've been since I started on the advice of several more veteran employees, all of whom were of the opinion that the union is ineffective. Hell, when the last contract was handed down we found out not from our representative, but a day later from the ET. It seems as though union/county info is kept from us fair-share members to punish us for not being full-dues paying members. So, fine if your goal is to piss off your co-workers and potential future members by seemingly withholding information. Not so much if you'd rather entice more people to join your ranks and stand in solidarity as you fight for a common goal. But whatevs.<br /><br />Seriously though, can someone tell me if 1040 has a meeting coming up? Am I allowed to go if I'm just fair-share? Who would I contact if I wanted to actually join?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-74308143215934729362014-11-09T23:29:06.471-05:002014-11-09T23:29:06.471-05:00I have always had O'Hare pegged as a Pharisee....I have always had O'Hare pegged as a Pharisee. So what is it Bernie?<br /><br />I think we need an entry on Biblical references based on thh latest Gregory Epistle.<br /><br />Repent O'Hare, repent!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-25179917029486917632014-11-09T22:11:11.700-05:002014-11-09T22:11:11.700-05:00@feeling screwed, the last I knew one can't at...@feeling screwed, the last I knew one can't attend a meeting if they are only fair share. I changed to fair share when they became useless!!! I heard about last months meeting and suggestions that were brought up they were shot down by mr. James.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-1866439770803153452014-11-09T18:35:52.370-05:002014-11-09T18:35:52.370-05:00The rant of Gregory's is bizarre. He's un...The rant of Gregory's is bizarre. He's unhinged. Why would Mezzacappa post it? She's obviously off the reservation as well. These two are a match made in heaven.<br /><br />Why is Gregory obsessed with you? We know why Mezzacappa is, and the only reason she would post it is that it echoes her hatred of Bernie. Pretty pathetic.<br /><br />Gregory is right - I could give a shit that he is sleeping on a rat-eaten matress and his pillow is a joke. Maybe he is sleeping in rodent urine. I was thinking he was in a Hilton. I'm glad it is more like a Motel 6, and he's wondering if he'll wind up beaten to death like others before him.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-78531674437417505632014-11-09T16:46:48.692-05:002014-11-09T16:46:48.692-05:00Your local is 1040. Your officers have pretty much...Your local is 1040. Your officers have pretty much stayed the same since day 1. Ask your more veteran coworkers. They'll know.Feeling Screwedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09244473206297203820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-35081777019244994062014-11-09T16:42:17.719-05:002014-11-09T16:42:17.719-05:00So what are you O'Hare? A Pharisee or a Saddu...So what are you O'Hare? A Pharisee or a Sadducee??<br /><br />Do you feel threatened by Jesus Jm?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-51328422180501771902014-11-09T15:44:48.226-05:002014-11-09T15:44:48.226-05:00Hey, I always thought I was pretty. I've been ...Hey, I always thought I was pretty. I've been crying in my pillow since I saw his condemnation. I was completely unaware that I had such power with the police that they would seize all these things at my direction. I'm sorry to disappoint you and the boys, but I have none of these tapes or pictures. No wonder the Lord is going to strike me down. <br /><br />His rant is creepy enough to forward to the DA. By publishing this, Mezzacappa continues to make him look bad. She's mentally ill, too, and does not seem to grasp that these letters are over the top. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-16965163420902707282014-11-09T15:38:30.196-05:002014-11-09T15:38:30.196-05:00Meet the original "SPartan" wonder if hi...Meet the original "SPartan" wonder if him and Greggy keep in touch?<br /><br />https://www.facebook.com/ray.davenport.71?fref=ts<br /><br />No wonder Jim spoke so highly of him...Norco Twinknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91888103703828177042014-11-09T15:26:18.523-05:002014-11-09T15:26:18.523-05:00Christ O'Hare were to start? He did pose an i...Christ O'Hare were to start? He did pose an interesting question, why are you so fat and ugly? He appears to be comparing himself to Christ. That is always smart. Apparently he feels you got him incarcerated. Your evil power is limitless.<br /><br />I would not want to be anyone who knows him when he gets out. His "rigteous anger" at everyone will comer out. God only knows what that whack job will do.<br /><br />I do believe the judges who sentenced him need to see those letters. <br />Stating you are innocent and standing by that is one thing. Acting crazy and inferring retribution on others is something totally different. I spoke to some folks who have known Spartacus and they have been surprised by all of this. They all claim he is known to be crazy at times but they never saw him as violent or this crazy. You better be ready for "righteous anger".<br />Oh by the way Bernie, since you got the BPD to take his computer with the pictures of his girlfriend on it, could you get some copies for us. Please. a bunch of us at the club are dying to see them. Maybe Morganelli will let you look at his collection. And to twink, yes there are pictures of the Mediterranean manslab as well.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-90547956633239019802014-11-09T14:52:04.649-05:002014-11-09T14:52:04.649-05:00@11:00 I'm in the court-appointed professional...@11:00 I'm in the court-appointed professionals union. No idea what number we are??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-22791913501485880142014-11-09T12:46:54.183-05:002014-11-09T12:46:54.183-05:00I just saw it. His "righteous anger" is ...I just saw it. His "righteous anger" is aimed mostly at me. Apparently, the Lord is going to wave his hand and "strike down" those responsible for his incarceration. That would be him, so he apparently is predicting that the Lord is getting ready to strike him down, though he is attempting to intimidate me. Not too smart on his part to send letters like that from state prison. Even dumber for his "friend", Mezzacappa, to publish them.<br /><br />He also claims that Judge Zito got some sort of senor judge job for chopping off Gregory's head. <br /><br />He is one sick person, who may very well remain there for three years at the current rate. Bernie O'Harehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13756311150988957401noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-53504755631085371792014-11-09T12:26:19.783-05:002014-11-09T12:26:19.783-05:00Will Sparticus be welcomed back in SEIU by his uni...Will Sparticus be welcomed back in SEIU by his union brothers, and sisters? His latest LTE to the FP is filled with bitterness and words ofanger, perhaps the leadership should be doing more to help him with the transition back into power. A man who guided John Browns candidacy into office via UNITY PAC should not be marginalized, also don't forget he endorsed Seth Vaughn. <br /><br />Time for the healing to begin, has Kathleen Kelly kept his cubicle clean? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-45938771601524363922014-11-09T11:00:10.715-05:002014-11-09T11:00:10.715-05:00If you're a member of 1265, our meetings are t...If you're a member of 1265, our meetings are the 2nd Tuesday of every month at the VFW in Palmer. No big secret. It's been that way for the last 8 years.Feeling Screwedhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09244473206297203820noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-18477305477211229842014-11-09T10:37:56.340-05:002014-11-09T10:37:56.340-05:00The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to th...The race is not to the swift, nor the battle to the strong, neither yet bread to the wise, nor yet midterms to men of understanding. Or as I put it on the eve of another Republican Party sweep, politics determines who has the power, not who has the truth. Still, it’s not often that a party that is so wrong about so much does as well as Republicans did on Tuesday.<br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-9299655.post-91135272576839755422014-11-09T10:13:11.883-05:002014-11-09T10:13:11.883-05:00At least you have one the non union employees will...At least you have one the non union employees will be raped as always. You should get with your members and demand a meeting. The union is only as strong as its members.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com