tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post4095901552079503806..comments2023-12-24T05:26:48.861-05:00Comments on The Pittsburgh Comet: Paul McKrell Returns to Run for State RepBram Reichbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comBlogger23125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-59687758061394526542014-01-13T22:43:37.370-05:002014-01-13T22:43:37.370-05:00From what I understand, that position has a lot to...From what I understand, that position has a lot to do with strategic planning. If something hoity-toity like strategic planning is to be demonstrated, it requires a ton of transparency. Mayor Ravenstahl was never a big one for huge, patronizing shows of transparency. We cringe to see this type of thread now exhumed by our readership for these kinds of reasons, but se la vi.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-65659195799424216512014-01-13T19:07:07.020-05:002014-01-13T19:07:07.020-05:00In actuality, Paul was on the city payroll until J...In actuality, Paul was on the city payroll until January 7, 2014. Paul was frequently...very frequently absent from his job for long stretches, even before his boss quit his campaign. This is exactly the sort of political payback employment situation that this city really needs to avoid. Paul's position accounted for around 70k in the 2013 budget. In terms of an expenditure, Pittsburgh citizens might have gotten more value had Luke taken that money and tossed it out of the window - at least that way a few folks would have gotten a few bucks to spend at Subway. As for a future in public service...personally, I'd ask a lot more dedication and hard-working endeavor of an elected official, to put it mildly.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-9906853276538425132013-12-19T17:19:20.866-05:002013-12-19T17:19:20.866-05:00So when did he resign?So when did he resign?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-41753249573200576202013-12-18T09:09:57.789-05:002013-12-18T09:09:57.789-05:00NoNoAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-14388763045733291242013-12-17T22:42:36.073-05:002013-12-17T22:42:36.073-05:00I wonder if Paul is still drawing a city paycheck ...I wonder if Paul is still drawing a city paycheck as he roves around contemplating his future? Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-15193382940887465472013-12-17T20:15:40.651-05:002013-12-17T20:15:40.651-05:00Darren - the Trib stopped supporting its pre- 1999...Darren - the Trib stopped supporting its pre- 1999? catalogue online in some changeover.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-46371575791805282672013-12-17T20:06:23.627-05:002013-12-17T20:06:23.627-05:00This comment has been removed by the author.Uncle Darrenhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06249156757106887093noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-25150372512012289102008-01-28T23:32:00.000-05:002008-01-28T23:32:00.000-05:00Through various avenues of political involvement, ...Through various avenues of political involvement, I met Paul some years ago and have had a strong working relationship with him ever since. His dedication to the party and to fighting the fight for the "little guy" are second to none. While I am sure that his contender is a viable candidate, I know of few young progressives (or people in general, for that matter) who are more deserving of and fit to being elected to the PA House than McKrell. He would be both a blessing on and a breath of fresh air to Harrisburg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-62959545419346032592008-01-23T10:27:00.000-05:002008-01-23T10:27:00.000-05:00I saw Paul speak last night to a group of students...I saw Paul speak last night to a group of students at the Pitt Young Dems meeting, and was quite impressed. He seemed to have a genuine passion for youth engagement. It should be interesting to see how this race plays out.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-90717817727028050552008-01-22T11:41:00.000-05:002008-01-22T11:41:00.000-05:00I never heard Burn, Chelsa or DarthZober were invo...I never heard Burn, Chelsa or DarthZober were involved at all? I'm a member of PAYD and have talked about this with others. I was told that PAYD's president was contacted by the state party since they were getting pressure from house leadership: apparently the incumbent was asking for Paul to be "fired." <BR/><BR/>I think it's clear that Paul was forced to resign before he had even made a decision to run, or the incumbent decided to not run again. I agree that he should have resigned when the decision was made, but he was never given the chance.<BR/><BR/>I don't think that makes Paul a martyr, but I do think it shows a lot about Harrisburg.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-69574993753266052012008-01-20T18:56:00.000-05:002008-01-20T18:56:00.000-05:00I think the term "muscled out" is a bit dramatic w...I think the term "muscled out" is a bit dramatic with respect to Paul's job at the PAYD; he was the employee of the organization, which is designed to support Democrats and get younger Democrats involved in the process. <BR/><BR/>If Paul was planning to be a candidate himself, he would have an obvious conflict of interest - how can he fulfill his job requirements of supporting youth involvement state-wide while running in his own campaign?<BR/>Anyone in that executive director position would be expected to (at the very least) take a leave of absence during the primary season, if not resign outright. <BR/> <BR/>Maybe it makes him look like a martyr to the party-haters out there, but the reality is that Paul was not a victim of any inappropriate behavior by Burn, Chelsa (PAYD Vice Pres), Darth Zober, et al.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-23758163158743265442008-01-20T11:11:00.000-05:002008-01-20T11:11:00.000-05:00I went to Sterrett Classical Academy 6-8.Sterrett'...I went to Sterrett Classical Academy 6-8.<BR/><BR/>Sterrett's method of enrollment was fantastic. Parents and guardians seeking to apply must get in line. For a weekend. They camp out like they are at a Grateful Dead concert. They do roll call regularly and bump people not present.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-27525199763955002392008-01-20T08:38:00.000-05:002008-01-20T08:38:00.000-05:00Jason -- yes, you went to school with him, but it ...Jason -- yes, you went to school with him, but it was Frick.Archihttps://www.blogger.com/profile/02955447670170512263noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-18004889167216074042008-01-19T21:17:00.000-05:002008-01-19T21:17:00.000-05:00he's a baby...he's a baby...Smittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139334681820382879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-82370487886480622702008-01-19T20:56:00.000-05:002008-01-19T20:56:00.000-05:00Hey Jason!You know what I just found out? Brenda ...Hey Jason!<BR/><BR/>You know what I just found out? Brenda Frazier, who is also running for this seat, is also YOUR AUNT! Are my sources mistaken?Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-68612202336836131652008-01-19T17:14:00.000-05:002008-01-19T17:14:00.000-05:00Jas -Nah, Paul was a Schenley grad. It's very pos...Jas -<BR/><BR/>Nah, Paul was a Schenley grad. It's very possible you might know him from Banksville, Linden, McKelvy, Woolslair et cetera.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-35019724442174947302008-01-19T16:12:00.000-05:002008-01-19T16:12:00.000-05:00didn't we go to school with paul? oh, and thanks f...didn't we go to school with paul? oh, and thanks for adding me to your entourage- i feel the love.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-42849501094728176552008-01-19T08:01:00.000-05:002008-01-19T08:01:00.000-05:00"...We don't know how the head of PAYD can get mus..."...We don't know how the head of PAYD can get muscled out of his position,"<BR/><BR/>Maybe Y. Zober, PAYD's immediate past president, had something to do with it?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-40762970700607814782008-01-18T22:53:00.000-05:002008-01-18T22:53:00.000-05:00I agree with anonymous - these are questions McKre...I agree with anonymous - these are questions McKrell has to answer. But I think anonymous is asking for Bram to do the impossible - and that is to answer all those questions in one article. The Jehovah Witnesses have a similar ploy when they go door-to-door in an attempt to gain converts: throw so many questions at once at the potential convert that can't possibly be answered. To me the questioner sounds disingenuous and most likely is simply masking his support for another candidate. <BR/><BR/>I have no special knowledge of Paul McKrell (and neither does anonymous, unless he's heard McKrell say that his "goal in life is to get elected to public office")- but I have experience with the other candidates. Frank Pistella took the people's trust and voted himself a payraise. Len Bodack Jr played his last name into a council seat and just sat it out. Brenda Frazier is a nice woman with no interest in or understanding of public policy. <BR/><BR/>McKrell has questions to answer, but the other candidates have already answered them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-59474797502993172142008-01-18T22:38:00.000-05:002008-01-18T22:38:00.000-05:00True. It sounds like you might be a friend or fami...True. <BR/><BR/>It sounds like you might be a friend or family member of his opponent.<BR/><BR/>Either way, That pic is interesting.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-67495667329454921342008-01-18T22:25:00.000-05:002008-01-18T22:25:00.000-05:00Like every race, you really should look at all the...Like every race, you really should look at all the candidates before you jump on a bandwagon. I really have a problem with people who's goal in life is to get elected to public office. What other non-political jobs has McKrell had? Where did he go to school, what did he study? What other organizations does he actively participate in that shows he's got a real life? Does he own property, has he ever had to pay taxes? Being the President of the Young Dems just doesn't do it for this voter.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-42673087356749236612008-01-18T16:43:00.000-05:002008-01-18T16:43:00.000-05:00Sorry, should have provided a link to this Trib ar...Sorry, should have provided a link to this Trib article for the legitimate news:<BR/><BR/>http://www.pittsburghlive.com/x/pittsburghtrib/news/election/s_547668.html<BR/><BR/>For those who don't know, double-click on the line of text to highlight the WHOLE LINE, then copy and paste it into your address bar.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-7175897431250419172008-01-18T16:40:00.000-05:002008-01-18T16:40:00.000-05:00Some credentials -- chanting outside a meeting to ...Some credentials -- chanting outside a meeting to let us in. Got to do better than that.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.com