tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post9011421338779472787..comments2024-03-28T19:07:23.178-04:00Comments on MOLOVINSKY ON ALLENTOWN: A Pinata Called Woodmanmichael molovinskyhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comBlogger31125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-4992757603454372942011-03-23T11:00:59.591-04:002011-03-23T11:00:59.591-04:00"as for the comments on donovan's blog, y..."as for the comments on donovan's blog, you may have well put them there yourself."<br /><br />That's right, even the ones signed by Chris Casey.RuPaulnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-91607341016262378002011-03-23T10:09:58.496-04:002011-03-23T10:09:58.496-04:00Cuckoo.Cuckoo.Lounoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-25188870213064539082011-03-23T10:05:32.523-04:002011-03-23T10:05:32.523-04:00diane, everything about you is disdainful, even t...<i>diane,</i> everything about you is disdainful, even the choice of names you comment under. as for the <i>comments</i> on donovan's blog, you may have well put them there yourself. you have told me in the past that you consider all tactics fair in your war. you continue to harass him, me and many others. hopefully some day you will be prosecuted for cyberstalking, it is well beyond due.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-14822029363581167922011-03-23T09:16:50.712-04:002011-03-23T09:16:50.712-04:00Get real, Mike. Read these ...Get real, Mike. <a href="http://bloggingdottie.blogspot.com/2010/12/muhlenberg-college-professor-jeff.html" rel="nofollow">Read these ... </a>Dianenoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-78566658851660913992011-03-23T07:50:16.591-04:002011-03-23T07:50:16.591-04:00anon 7:36, hard to fantom somebody writing such ...anon 7:36, hard to fantom somebody writing such a disdainful commentmichael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-84051142004526586582011-03-23T07:49:19.052-04:002011-03-23T07:49:19.052-04:00The good news ...The <a href="http://bloggingdottie.blogspot.com/2010/10/donovan-on-donovan-again.html" rel="nofollow">good news ... </a>Monkey Mambonoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-26087962289979668822011-03-23T07:36:16.761-04:002011-03-23T07:36:16.761-04:00"While my cancer (under control, I hope)"..."While my cancer (under control, I hope)" -Duped Dunce Dem Donovan<br /><br />Sadly, I doubt that cancer Chris Casey will ever be cured. Just sayin'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-59098977710294039412011-03-23T07:00:28.019-04:002011-03-23T07:00:28.019-04:00Chris -
Thank you for proving the old adage that ...Chris -<br /><br />Thank you for proving the old adage that "our liberal friends aren't ignorant - there's just so much that they don't know".<br /><br />I am more than willing to engage in a debate of ideas with progressive liberals or anyone else, on any subject that interests me. I thought that's what the purpose of these blogs were - to exchange and debate IDEAS. <br /><br />Which is why it bothers me so when the writers of these blogs use smears, lies and distortions to promote their agendas - such as your recent post on the upcoming Republican primary. Many times, there is a kernal of truth or a decent point embedded somewhere in those posts, but it is lost in the blatant misinformation that surrounds it. That is a shame, because it prevents all of us from discussing the real issue (when it exists) and finding a real solution - together. <br /><br />So you see, I have no hatred of you - or anyone else - nor a belief that you shouldn't exist. But I'm happy to debate you and others in the arena of ideas and point out where your political philosophy is seriously flawed and leading you (and our country) in the wrong direction. Please note that pointing out the inaccuracies and distortions of progressive liberals (or anyone else) is NOT hate speech (as some progressive liberals claim).<br /><br />As to my "pen" name, perhaps Patrick is my given name. And surely you know that the bombardment of Fort MCHENRY was the inspiration for our National Anthem (a.k.a. - "The Star-Spangled Banner). Or maybe my "pen name" is actually a slight change on "Patrick Henry", simply because another progressive liberal (Mr. Donovan) thought using "Patrick Henry" was too pretentious and just couldn't get over it.<br /><br />So maybe, just maybe, in something as simple as a name - or as big as a group of ideas that you just can't understand yet - your narrow views limit you and you end up reaching some very wrong conclusions. <br /><br />Imagine that!Patrick McHenrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-54339791355344923142011-03-23T06:29:01.296-04:002011-03-23T06:29:01.296-04:00Mr. Donovan -
Thank you for your revealing state...Mr. Donovan - <br /><br />Thank you for your revealing statement that "the Valley lags behind the rest of the country or the world?"<br /><br />Unlike many of those who hold office in Allentown, I've been here long enough to remember that not-so-long-ago this wasn't the case.<br /><br />Might I suggest that we are "lagging" as the result of progressive, liberal domination of local government in the Valley's major cities, and the policy those progressive liberal leaders have pursued.<br /><br />You might be able to see that, were you not blinded by your progressive, liberal ideology.Patrick McHenrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-86358493980025749312011-03-22T23:00:11.283-04:002011-03-22T23:00:11.283-04:00Michael -
McHenry can't even get American P...Michael -<br /> McHenry can't even get American Patriot "Patrick Henry" straight, so you really can't take any thoughts from his vacuous black hole of a politically challenged mind seriously. We don't agree with him, therefore we are not worthy of being allowed to exist.<br /> Sometimes I wonder if he's a Sock Puppet for he who I won't give recognition to, or just another deeply disturbed member of the Tea Party.<br /> It doesn't really matter. Like I recently told Mike M, I don't hate any of them, I really pity them. 24/7 monitoring blogs for any speech that challenges them. What a sad way to live.Chris Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229946755174182758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-19345545366183903272011-03-22T22:19:34.785-04:002011-03-22T22:19:34.785-04:00Mr. McHenry:
YES, I HAVE BEEN HERE LONG ENOUGH TO...Mr. McHenry:<br /><br />YES, I HAVE BEEN HERE LONG ENOUGH TO SEE THE POLITICAL CRAP THAT GOES ON WITH BOTH PARTIES.<br /><br />Do you get the message, sir.<br /><br />Want to know why the Valley lags behind the rest of the country or the world?<br /><br />I would suggest its archaic political views.<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />MichaelMichael Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487685326282069519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-37267589000002140142011-03-22T19:29:37.332-04:002011-03-22T19:29:37.332-04:00Mr. Donovan -
You said:
"I have found in my...Mr. Donovan -<br /><br />You said:<br /><br />"I have found in my brief tenure as a politician that both the Democratic and Republican parties in the Valley (and even PA) do not really consider the public but instead its membes own political power." <br /><br />+++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++++<br /><br />Please note the part of your statement that says "Democratic and Republican parties IN THE VALLEY" (emphasis added). That was what brought on my original comment to you - not that you don't have an understanding of the Republican Party in other states. <br /><br />The words above are yours and not mine, so I'll stand by my first post on the subject.Patrick McHenrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-31368993885875942912011-03-22T18:04:49.294-04:002011-03-22T18:04:49.294-04:00Mr. McHenry:
I was a moderate Republican in Maine...Mr. McHenry:<br /><br />I was a moderate Republican in Maine 20 years ago and left the party for the same reasons that I describe here.<br /><br />I became an independent. Later, a friend was running for Congress and I joined the Democratic party to help him get elected, which happened. He was in Congress for several terms.<br /><br />When I arrived in PA, I saw that independents do not get very far, and I also wanted to vote in primaries. In New England, and in particular, in Maine, independents can easily vote in a chosen primary. Not here.<br /><br />Party politics used to rule Maine until the late 70s, when the party ticket vote was eliminated. Since then, the number of independents has grown and voter paticipation is very high.<br /><br />So, I do understand the Republican party. Very well. It is the conservative wing with which I have trouble.<br /><br />Oh, and as for the Democratic party, when I critized the Mayor, I was told by a senior member of the party that I should not do so. I said to that person, "I represent the city, not the party."<br /><br />Best regards,<br /><br />MichaelMichael Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487685326282069519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-28210088517466040922011-03-22T14:59:07.986-04:002011-03-22T14:59:07.986-04:00Speaking of Carpetbaggers...
...will Mr. Casey be...Speaking of Carpetbaggers...<br /><br />...will Mr. Casey be posting negatively about JON GEETING's Lehigh Valley "Independent" blog, which is not written locally but, rather, in New York City?<br /><br />D in Democrat stands for 'disgusting','doubt it'...and, 'deal with it, sucker'.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-90655925893716026262011-03-22T14:50:28.070-04:002011-03-22T14:50:28.070-04:00Time for another Tucson Pep Rally and another bori...Time for another Tucson Pep Rally and another boring Civility lecture from "They Bring A Knife We Bring A Gun" Obama?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-32918112321847852742011-03-22T14:31:24.349-04:002011-03-22T14:31:24.349-04:00comment from anon 1:32 is appearing for the second...comment from anon 1:32 is appearing for the second time, after being deleted<br /><br />comment from anon 2:15 links back to bill villa's blog,as did an earlier comment i deleted<br /><br />i also deleted, unread, an email from bill villamichael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-25963747620478640322011-03-22T14:16:51.580-04:002011-03-22T14:16:51.580-04:00Mr. Donovan -
With all due respect, I don't ...Mr. Donovan - <br /><br />With all due respect, I don't think you have the experience to comment on the Republican Party in the Valley. <br /><br />You've been here a relatively short time, you live in Allentown where the Republican Party presence is minimal, and you serve on a council that has been a Democrat majority (or all-Democrat) for quite some time.<br /><br />Perhaps you are attributing your feelings about your own party to the Republican Party as well.Patrick McHenrynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-36994496555613954932011-03-22T14:15:18.035-04:002011-03-22T14:15:18.035-04:00I'm going to miss watching councilor Donovan o...I'm going to miss watching councilor Donovan on <a href="http://bloggingdottie.blogspot.com/2010/09/morning-call-ignores-69-news-coverage.html" rel="nofollow">69 News </a> defending his blog's deeply liberal hate speech and libel.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-89190333873727381782011-03-22T13:32:42.720-04:002011-03-22T13:32:42.720-04:00That's great news.That's great news.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-76196583920925681982011-03-21T22:37:46.191-04:002011-03-21T22:37:46.191-04:00Greetings,
A long time ago, I learned that it was...Greetings,<br /><br />A long time ago, I learned that it was very hard to be a "delegate" and a "trustee" when serving as an elected official.<br /><br />Parties evolved as a method to gain power through coordination. A read of history always point to the rise of Andrew Jackson as a contrast to early American leaders who appear (at least seemingly so) as focused on ideals instead of politics.<br /><br />I have found in my brief tenure as a politician that both the Democratic and Republican parties in the Valley (and even PA) do not really consider the public but instead its membes own political power. Often, I have found it very difficult to attempt rational analysis. I get push back that I'm suppose to ignore the other party or not critique my own, even at the expense of the residents.<br /><br />While my cancer (under control, I hope) is an easy reason to say it is not worth pursuing another term, I will say that the frustation of party politics was a contributing factor, too.<br /><br />I could not stay true to my methods of analysis and continue to hope to satisfy "the party." <br /><br />I am liberal, deeply. I feel markets are imperfect. However, the markets have reasonable success when properly regulated. This makes me one of those god damn liberals who understand how the market works. An awkward position to be in. Even worse, I am one of those that says, "keep out of my own social decisions."<br /><br />As I have always said, I respect investment, savings, and rate of return. I despise selfishness, power grabbing, and ignorance.<br /><br />There is much of the Republican ideology I resent. There is some of the Democratic ideology I wish I could advise.<br /><br />That makes for a very lonely political life, and I do not want any part of it.Michael Donovanhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05487685326282069519noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-66148467732840916092011-03-21T22:11:32.589-04:002011-03-21T22:11:32.589-04:00Personally have never been able to figure CC out. ...Personally have never been able to figure CC out. Haven't really made much of an effort, must admit.<br /><br />Have never been able to get through one of his sophomoric articles either. <br /><br />Incredibly boring and rarely to the point.<br /><br />Of course he has to hate WW. Why not? Who else is left. Hasn't he worn out his hatefulness with the one who cannot be named?<br /><br />Wayne I doubt worries much about disparaging remarks from CC.<br /><br />Chumscrubber.<br /><br />PS - Get a new avatar dude!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-56411558460288719872011-03-21T17:51:32.207-04:002011-03-21T17:51:32.207-04:00I stand by my post. I look at the situation overal...I stand by my post. I look at the situation overall. I respect Mike's right to disagree and see it through a different light.<br /> Woodman has stepped into the political fray and he is fair game. He is either here for the whole battle or he is a backseat driver. His home ownership in Beverly Hills legitimately gives question as to where he really resides. Do Valley Republicans really want to take orders from a guy whose heart is on California?<br /> We have enough people elected to office in PA who never show up for government meetings. What a great role model to have a party chair who hangs out on the other side of the country, not even the state!<br /> And the Tea Party far right group that he represents has made no attempt to hide their disdain for non whites who don't speak perfect English.<br /> One of their prime targets with the budget axe are programs that benefit minority groups. It's veiled, if not intentional racism. I call it for what it is. For all the moaning about Democrats pandering to the poor, Republicans reciprocate by using minorities as their whipping post.<br /> I really hope that Republican policies as supported by these factiions drive Minorities in Allentown to get involved and vote this election cycle. That's where the power is, and God Help Republicans should minorities awaken and start seizing their political rights. Be careful what you wish for, sometimes you get it, but not the way you expect.<br /> The Republican Party was once the party that championed individual rights for women and minorities. Wouldn't it be ironic if what the party has evolved into were to energize those they once championed and now look down upon into supporting the political opponents?Chris Caseyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/03229946755174182758noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-24582040106893669352011-03-21T16:47:42.785-04:002011-03-21T16:47:42.785-04:00Woody must be paying you off, mike. Am I correct?...Woody must be paying you off, mike. Am I correct????Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-66002665594276735922011-03-21T13:46:26.980-04:002011-03-21T13:46:26.980-04:00Struggle after struggle
Year after year
The atmosp...Struggle after struggle<br />Year after year<br />The atmosphere's a fine blend of ice<br />I'm almost stone cold dead<br />In a TOWN CALLED MALICE<br /><br />PS - the local citizenry know it better as the City With No Limits where no one but registered Democrats are welcomeAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-951782330457966647.post-31584328602451153812011-03-21T11:46:55.044-04:002011-03-21T11:46:55.044-04:00anon 11:30, chris may chime in later and prove m...anon 11:30, chris may chime in later and prove me wrong, but i don't think he will find me two face. we had a conversation about some of these issues and knew we were not on the same page. although i didn't expect him to post, and he may not had expected me to counter-post, we respect the fact that we both speak our minds, and sign our names. that's more than you can say.michael molovinskyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/12581039755319742687noreply@blogger.com