tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post4138717162963612942..comments2023-12-24T05:26:48.861-05:00Comments on The Pittsburgh Comet: To: Daniel Lavelle, Theresa Smith *Bram Reichbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comBlogger35125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-81053743838840230862010-01-02T12:04:16.904-05:002010-01-02T12:04:16.904-05:00"He's not. That's why he can only get..."He's not. That's why he can only get Dowd to vote for him and Dowd is only doing that because of his sour relationship with Peduto and Shields."<br /><br />But how would you really know? No one talks to you anymore and you can't even get trashbags from public works for a litter pick up event. Even Smith cut you off and no one will work with you if they know it's you making the request. That's what I heard. <br /><br />Tool.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-14268874800560254222010-01-01T23:21:23.499-05:002010-01-01T23:21:23.499-05:00That's a nice one, Carol. I'm imagining i...That's a nice one, Carol. I'm imagining it'll go more like the vote for Emperor of the Skeksis in the Dark Crystal -- Peduto and Burgess taking whacks at a rock with swords.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-11648606757850218272010-01-01T23:20:04.041-05:002010-01-01T23:20:04.041-05:00"How did Burgess become a player? "
He&..."How did Burgess become a player? "<br /><br />He's not. That's why he can only get Dowd to vote for him and Dowd is only doing that because of his sour relationship with Peduto and Shields.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-15051306001928023332010-01-01T21:51:44.723-05:002010-01-01T21:51:44.723-05:00My hope is that the vote goes something like the v...My hope is that the vote goes something like the vote for Pirate King in Pirates of the Caribbean 3-- everyone votes for themselves except Johnny Depp, who votes for Keira Knightley. She'd make an awesome council president.CarolNnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-44967577741670399202009-12-31T17:05:58.614-05:002009-12-31T17:05:58.614-05:00harris for harris and kraus is for krausharris for harris and kraus is for krausAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-67926179465415922202009-12-31T17:03:16.463-05:002009-12-31T17:03:16.463-05:00SMITH DOES NOT WANT IT, SHE LIKES DOWD. SHE MIGHT ...SMITH DOES NOT WANT IT, SHE LIKES DOWD. SHE MIGHT HAVE EVEN ASKED PEOPLE TO VOTE FOR PEDUTO OR KRAUS, THEY WILL NOT. WHO IS LAVELLE VOTING FOR? YOU CAN'T BUY VOTES AND PREACH A PROGRESSIVE PLATFORM....SAME OLD...SAME OLD....JUST A PRETTIER SPEECH! DOWD IS A TRUE INDEPENDENT AND SMITH IS NOT, HOW DO THEY WORK TOGETHER?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-70386125868007444572009-12-31T16:16:20.455-05:002009-12-31T16:16:20.455-05:00My Picks And Why:
I got a really good deal on bee...My Picks And Why:<br /><br />I got a really good deal on beer and brats….City would be wise to listen to venders other than lowest responsible bidder. Can't figur out why Kazoroski did not clear my driveway.(sigh)<br /><br />My explanation is such: in regards to New City Council picks.<br /><br />Doug, serves us better from trenches than HQ. Most experienced on Council and most valuable as advocate of regular ‘Burghers.<br /><br />Harris is in Stannizo (ICA) pocket… Local 154 money funded her campaign. Same Union that bombed Alpark Terrace Mobile Home Community. Don’t need another North-Sider.<br /><br />Krause, no Gene Ricardi…short lifespan.<br /><br />New Council Members are voters not yet players, but breath of fresh air that is much needed.<br /><br />Peduto is Peduto …quit when numbers did not support.<br /><br />Dowd…did not quit.<br /><br />Smith is pragmatic.<br /><br />Burgess, the Reverend, is no Reverend Dwayne Darkins... unfortunately. <br /><br />But he is not Milliones or Udin…<br /><br />As Finance Chair and Reverend he could be instrumental when plate is passed to Non-Profits.<br /><br />Did I miss anyone?<br /><br />monkmonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-18196438765300396402009-12-31T14:25:38.332-05:002009-12-31T14:25:38.332-05:00Interesting piece, Bram...
Republican will take H...Interesting piece, Bram...<br /><br />Republican will take Harrisburg Mansion. Not saying Corbett, however...primary will be closer than most think.<br /><br />Maybe it's wishfull thinking on my part...Dowd President, Smith President Pro-tem and Burgess Finance Chair.<br /><br />monkmonknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-18425131991853842242009-12-31T10:03:12.066-05:002009-12-31T10:03:12.066-05:00How did Burgess become a player?
How did Dowd b...How did Burgess become a player? <br /><br />How did Dowd become such a loser in all of this? <br /><br />And after all these years, Peduto is still behind on votes to become Council President? Even after helping the candidacies of Kraus, LaVelle and Rudiak, he's still behind? <br /><br />Dowd was once thought of a kind of building bridges progressive. Hell, he used Kennedy's branding in the mayoral campaign. But throughout his city council career, he's been nothing but a thorn, tearing down relationships. <br /><br />Voting for council president based on a leadership role doesn't sound very progressive to me and doesn't sound like the man a neighborhood group he once belonged to groomed him to become.<br /><br />As I see it, this may very well become a draw, and Smith may be the one everyone agrees for the time being to vote for until they can make up their minds later--sound familiar? <br /><br />She's not very controversial, seemingly no pictures with John Verbanc and the Mayor, no major agenda she pushes, not in the news every day, on the board long enough to know the process, but not too long to get comfortable with her role . . . I could go on. <br /><br />She's a "perfect" place keeper, unless perhaps the mayor is indicted and for the second time in a row, Peduto, et al makes yet another boneheaded mistake.Lady Elainehttps://www.blogger.com/profile/13428096414178188141noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-76070404027401221402009-12-31T08:58:11.425-05:002009-12-31T08:58:11.425-05:00I love all these politicians act they aren't i...I love all these politicians act they aren't influence or bought off just because they didn't get money from Walnut Capital. Just do some research in Open Book Pittsburgh. You will see that Rudiak took thousands and thousands of dollars from the SEIU and other unions. Anyone care to take a stab at tracing the debt weight that hangs around Pittsburgh's neck? How much more can we give away to the unions?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-4304716574783908972009-12-31T08:41:57.802-05:002009-12-31T08:41:57.802-05:00I don't even know MH, but someone should reviv...I don't even know MH, but someone should revive the MH Exposed blog. That was pretty fun. What a dork.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-76921527776903769962009-12-31T01:31:49.150-05:002009-12-31T01:31:49.150-05:00"Luke will be exceptionally well positioned t..."Luke will be exceptionally well positioned to make a run for County Chief Executive in the ensuing special election."<br /><br />County voters would never allow him to win.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-77541191775966313852009-12-30T21:56:00.345-05:002009-12-30T21:56:00.345-05:003.Burgess would be terrible.
Politely said. Burg...3.Burgess would be terrible. <br /><br />Politely said. Burgess may preach a good sermon every now and then; however he is not a good politician. Don't trust the preacher turned politician that states everything he says begining and ending with "I"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-31694164703270857902009-12-30T20:29:15.387-05:002009-12-30T20:29:15.387-05:00Just another anon here about to drop some science ...Just another anon here about to drop some science and state facts.<br /><br />1. Corbett will be governor.<br /><br />2. Luke's chances at being County Executive are slim, but Bram makes some good points. If Luke can eliminate Pittsburgh's debt, he positions himself well for consolidation and next CE. Politically though he needs to start mending some bridges and get better management on Grant Street.<br /><br />3. Burgess would be terrible. <br /><br />4. Peduto might be worse. Peduto is much smarter, but Bram, you don't see what goes on behind closed doors. There is a reason he isn't a shoe in - he treats most other council members like garbage.<br /><br />5. Dowd would be a great choice. Probably the only true independent on Council.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-90557808638248502792009-12-30T20:14:15.798-05:002009-12-30T20:14:15.798-05:003 things... name em.. Because you can't. Smith...3 things... name em.. Because you can't. Smith is worthless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-47006258229893317782009-12-30T13:42:06.938-05:002009-12-30T13:42:06.938-05:00You're very polite about Burgess... From the h...You're very polite about Burgess... From the handful of council meetings/hearings I witnessed this past year, he's arrogant, belligerent and rude. Not the kind of material good Council presidents are made of. I hope Lavelle and Smith resist any pressure to vote for what the Mayor wants... that's the last thing this City needs, and as a resident of District 6 it isn't what I expect from Lavelle, who promised us some changes from the old boys' network...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-46730310670542491162009-12-30T07:06:51.427-05:002009-12-30T07:06:51.427-05:00wawaita-waita wait---
WHO is skimming WHAT?
I&#...wawaita-waita wait---<br /><br />WHO is skimming WHAT?<br /><br /><br />I'm down with the Murraysville retreat, but I'm gonna need a ride. The lady wantsa drink. <br /><br />Mark R., again, shares a pearl of widsom. I see 'em in little Thing One and Thing Two (jump) suits.InsideAgitatorhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/04495571682838292264noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-74248955814571502272009-12-30T06:29:56.881-05:002009-12-30T06:29:56.881-05:00Experience in terms of being on council means noth...Experience in terms of being on council means nothing, really. There are lots of ways to get bad experience. <br /><br />Funny to hear that one's talk of being civil, fair to everyone and general attitude being of high value and still injecting Mr. Kraus for anything other than what role he is in presently. Kraus is in a good spot now with public safety. Keep him there. That's safest and most contained.<br /><br />BTW, Onorato might take Luke with him. That's a better vision than Luke in as ACE.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-41951943506300441552009-12-29T23:38:04.189-05:002009-12-29T23:38:04.189-05:00yes you areyes you areAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-69452606580573491462009-12-29T22:32:49.515-05:002009-12-29T22:32:49.515-05:00Ok, So tell us how much Mrs. Presidential has done...Ok, So tell us how much Mrs. Presidential has done then?<br /><br />3 things. <br /><br />Spell them out. I'm dumb.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-39666528871804089842009-12-29T21:51:59.983-05:002009-12-29T21:51:59.983-05:00You need only watch to know ms. smith is still lea...You need only watch to know ms. smith is still learning but has come a long way and seems to have caught on quickly. Her demeanor is almost presidential.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-24536378395923747582009-12-29T19:15:02.748-05:002009-12-29T19:15:02.748-05:00She does have lots of time to tell us how much she...She does have lots of time to tell us how much she does not to do...<br /><br /> But what the heck has she done?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-30558670922100905752009-12-29T18:34:59.046-05:002009-12-29T18:34:59.046-05:00Smith REALLY does not want it and I hear she is RE...Smith REALLY does not want it and I hear she is REALLY pushing for Dowd, Kraus, Harris, Shields...anyone but herself! Why does she not like the rev? Does she not like the Rev or is there a problem between the two? Dowd is saying he does not really want it either, sheilds is taking himself out...who is left?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-49938988991208559052009-12-29T17:42:23.630-05:002009-12-29T17:42:23.630-05:001. Corbett will win
2. Kraus may lose in 2011
3. I...1. Corbett will win<br />2. Kraus may lose in 2011<br />3. If Onorato wins its Mark Flaherty or Lambs to win<br />4.In a compromise its Smith or Dowd<br />5.Sala is involved now<br /><br />Just stating the factsAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-39059886973649007042009-12-29T17:23:52.880-05:002009-12-29T17:23:52.880-05:00Bram,
I'm surprised to hear you say that Patr...Bram,<br /><br />I'm surprised to hear you say that Patrick Dowd is still alive. I thought he died (or, at least, had a terrible case of laryngitis) after he lost in the May primary. Same with Peduto; curiously silent from the springtime until, oh, about November 10th. For all their supposed righteous indignation, their spines (despite my personal inability to locate them) are apparently easy targets for the whip of party discipline. <br /><br />Shorter: they're both worms, and no amount of tweeting G20 updates/going to Kelly's (Peduto) or screaming about trash cans/living in the hipster part of town (Dowd) will change that, all young progressive hope to the contrary.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com