tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post1320556091165306556..comments2024-03-28T17:02:32.921-04:00Comments on MOLOVINSKY ON ALLENTOWN: Easy Smile Prevailsmichael molovinskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comBlogger18125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-50739734316735886092010-10-31T16:38:09.329-04:002010-10-31T16:38:09.329-04:00jeff, my apology to jon, you're right about ...jeff, my apology to jon, you're right about the anonymous comment, although i give the signed one more leeway. (i think i know who sent the unsigned one, and being harsh is his trademark).<br /><br />there was a slight alternative, the 13% amendment. i think it was realistic to eliminate a position, and also to defer some capital projects. i question some of the capital projects anyway. as you know, there are ways to transfer funds to fix an emergency leaking roof.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-11546489323254727952010-10-31T16:06:38.871-04:002010-10-31T16:06:38.871-04:00The fact is--and no one with a straight face can d...The fact is--and no one with a straight face can dispute this--Republicans offered no alternative budget. You can't propose a zero-increase budget and not have the balls to say where the cuts should be. But that's what happened.<br /><br />The comments instructions say that "unnecessarily insulting" comments may not appear: seems that there's an exception for vitriol lobbed at Jon Geeting.Jeff Pooleyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17868178804244773058noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-82881873440788346882010-10-29T20:40:32.855-04:002010-10-29T20:40:32.855-04:00Another sign the infrastructure is in the process ...Another sign the infrastructure is in the process of crumbling. <br /><br />Denial takes the day. <br /><br />Criminals running in the streets. It will never happen.<br /><br />People are fed up with this crap. <br /><br />Look at all the decrepit, inhabitable, condemned and foreclosed homes in Allentown and the rest of Lehigh County. <br /><br />Tax what? Damn cat chasing it's tail.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-7105522762165540262010-10-29T17:59:57.580-04:002010-10-29T17:59:57.580-04:00I've heard that Cunningham is burning out. He...I've heard that Cunningham is burning out. He thinks he is an administrative, financial genius and everyone doesn't agree with him. He spends little time in the office. His personal life is a mess. I think he wants out from all the responsibility he feels he is burdened with. His "easy smile" Wednesday evening was very forced.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-90393763625467068202010-10-29T15:43:50.764-04:002010-10-29T15:43:50.764-04:00John,
Your response indicates that you are both ...John,<br /><br /> Your response indicates that you are both insensitive and ignorant. Do you understand for instance that those who survive on social security are again receiving no increase? Do you understand that those who are not working for the government are generally seeing no raises but must pay more for fuel and medical costs? Clearly you don’t otherwise you wouldn’t have written such a callous post.<br /><br /> Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-39338237031256219772010-10-29T15:05:19.355-04:002010-10-29T15:05:19.355-04:00Who can tax the sunshine?
Who can tax the trees?
L...Who can tax the sunshine?<br />Who can tax the trees?<br />Let you run the business<br />Then collect all the fees<br /><br />The Government (the government)<br />The Government can! (the governemt can)<br /><br />Who can take your money (who can take your money),<br />With a twinkle in their eye? (with a twinkle in their eye)<br />Take it all away and<br />Give it to some other guy<br /><br />The Government <br />The Government can!<br /><br />The Government can 'cause<br />They mix it up with lies<br />And make it all sound goodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-90648264325142088262010-10-29T14:47:04.116-04:002010-10-29T14:47:04.116-04:00Considering you live and work in New York City, &q...Considering you live and work in New York City, "Independent" Progressive Liberal Carpetbagger Jonny, why should anybody in Pennsylvania care what YOU think about the County of Lehigh's budget woes?<br /><br />"Chill" with that thought.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-44015319558858112032010-10-29T13:37:20.002-04:002010-10-29T13:37:20.002-04:00Chill out y'all it's about $9 a month on a...Chill out y'all it's about $9 a month on average. So much bellyaching over nothing. That's not bankrupting anybody.Jon Geetinghttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18016281689989655259noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-86906676239172436812010-10-29T13:25:50.515-04:002010-10-29T13:25:50.515-04:00"Why is it that only the citizens must someho..."Why is it that only the citizens must somehow always survive on less?"<br /><br />Because Big Government says so, that's why. BG has a far better understanding of what to do with your money better than you. <br /><br />The march to Socialism is never easy, so just pipe down and fall into line, please, Comrade Molovinsky.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-11742277827102145132010-10-29T10:37:12.968-04:002010-10-29T10:37:12.968-04:00How could Cunningham be fired? How would such a pr...How could Cunningham be fired? How would such a process need to take place at the county level?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-85301815291506649792010-10-29T10:36:18.562-04:002010-10-29T10:36:18.562-04:00No where should county dollars be underwriting par...No where should county dollars be underwriting parks and soccer fields when taxpayers are struggling to keep their homes. What happens when those homes become vacant and then there are no tax dollars to collect. What happens then?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-72598999322185376972010-10-29T10:31:01.899-04:002010-10-29T10:31:01.899-04:00Someone suggested Cunningham may have some type of...Someone suggested Cunningham may have some type of medical condition<br />to behave the one he did Wednesday night--to show such contempt for his fellow taxpayers and government officials.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-24649703994305950932010-10-29T09:36:20.843-04:002010-10-29T09:36:20.843-04:00Cunningham should be fired.Cunningham should be fired.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-55121265863930932722010-10-29T09:33:10.061-04:002010-10-29T09:33:10.061-04:00Interesting to read 6:06 post. That's sorta wh...Interesting to read 6:06 post. That's sorta what we heard too. Something is going on.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-20771221490804566432010-10-29T09:31:22.023-04:002010-10-29T09:31:22.023-04:00Heard the most horrible things about how Cunningha...Heard the most horrible things about how Cunningham spoke to taxpayers Wednesday night. And how he spoke with the Commissioners.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-33782149744628013602010-10-29T08:13:01.857-04:002010-10-29T08:13:01.857-04:00MM -
Correction to 6:06 am post. Should read:
&...MM -<br /><br />Correction to 6:06 am post. Should read:<br /><br />"...I can only hope it's the first option, but still a pathetic display."<br /><br /><br />Sorry for the error, it's why I shouldn't post first thing in the morning.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-62630739105998938432010-10-29T06:09:55.183-04:002010-10-29T06:09:55.183-04:00Mike,
The budget process was a fiasco for all i...Mike,<br /><br /> The budget process was a fiasco for all involved but especially the tax payers who are now rising up in revolt. Those who do not heed the rising clamor will in time be brought down.<br /><br />Scott ArmstrongAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-29303475933443803982010-10-29T06:06:09.715-04:002010-10-29T06:06:09.715-04:00MM -
At Wednesday's meeting, Cunningham was a...MM -<br /><br />At Wednesday's meeting, Cunningham was alternately fiery, laughing, angry, joking, etc, etc., etc.<br /><br />He was either just putting on a show or has a mental disorder. I can only hope it's the first option, but still not a pathetic display.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com