tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post4650360365997035412..comments2023-12-24T05:26:48.861-05:00Comments on The Pittsburgh Comet: Narrative: HijackedBram Reichbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comBlogger9125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-24531822102650157582008-04-06T13:58:00.000-04:002008-04-06T13:58:00.000-04:00"I contend that the helm, mast, oars and steerage ..."I contend that the helm, mast, oars and steerage is fine."<BR/><BR/>I said THOSE AT THE helm, mast and oars, as well as those of us riding along in steerage, have all been derelict at one time or another. We are in agreement. I was trying to take SOME of the blame off the current cast of officers, which is only fair.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-32672462015683062972008-04-06T07:55:00.000-04:002008-04-06T07:55:00.000-04:00I contend that the helm, mast, oars and steerage i...I contend that the helm, mast, oars and steerage is fine. <BR/><BR/>The crew continues to ram the ship onto the rocky shore, over and over again.<BR/><BR/>The ship is holding up. The executive crew can't navigate.<BR/><BR/>Furthermore, some of the 'hands' have leaped off the ship. Swum to shore through the rocks. Others remain -- but -- wait.<BR/><BR/>It is simple stuff.... clean up your own house stuff. Sound. Get some captains who can chart a different course beyond the rocky pitfalls. <BR/><BR/>Once we get smooth sailing, then we can mend a sail or two amd jettison the deadweight (authorities).Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-68352113122232424952008-04-06T00:37:00.000-04:002008-04-06T00:37:00.000-04:00"The system is less broken than the people at the ..."The system is less broken than the people at the helm."<BR/><BR/>And the others who've been at the helm. And the mast. And the oars. And the steerage.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-36611596001006682342008-04-05T23:18:00.000-04:002008-04-05T23:18:00.000-04:00Parks may not be the top priority, but, with PARKs...Parks may not be the top priority, but, with PARKs there is the expectation that volunteerism would occur. <BR/><BR/>Parks present a 'common ground' that can be a lead-up to other more mission critical aspects (such as government). <BR/><BR/>And I have the order the right way. <BR/><BR/>Otherwise those in office now are sure to 'deform' -- not 'reform.'<BR/><BR/>The biggest problems are NOT the framework. Rather, the big problems are the ways that the ones in office do NOT respect their duties, the law and the democracy that is already in place. <BR/><BR/>The system is less broken than the people at the helm.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-18103867043375892472008-04-05T23:08:00.000-04:002008-04-05T23:08:00.000-04:00Mark: WOW, I think you have those three steps in ...Mark: WOW, I think you have those three steps in EXACTLY the wrong order! But other than that -- brilliant! I mean, I wouldn't make parks my very top priority ... but I agree!<BR/><BR/>Anonymous 9:20: Agreed. For the billionth time, Luke and Dan are Republicans. I would not diss the Citizen's Advisory Committee too much. Given it had some structural issues. But they had a job and they did it, and it was pretty good for what it had to be. It's in where it gets taken.<BR/><BR/>Anonymous 9:26: I have heard it whispered that Ravenstahl finally agreed to do this because without the reliable power of council, he could no longer afford to risk Onorato's wrath. If this were true, my bet is that it was only a bluff on Dan's part; also, we have to watch how Luke moves forward (no pun intended) from here.<BR/><BR/>Smitty: Honestly? I've heard this too. But then where are the usual suspects?Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-62399649997906494242008-04-05T22:49:00.000-04:002008-04-05T22:49:00.000-04:00"I can't wait until onorato and lukey try to expla..."I can't wait until onorato and lukey try to explain this to the Democratic Party's Ward Chairs. They are gonna cut thier nuts off.<BR/><BR/>April 4, 2008 9:20 AM"<BR/><BR/>Absolutely...that goes for Jim Burn too,the third stooge in this NC/NS Trio....Smittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139334681820382879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-26771129283390238972008-04-04T09:26:00.000-04:002008-04-04T09:26:00.000-04:00How does theold Sinatra tune go..."All... or nothi...How does theold Sinatra tune go...<BR/><BR/><BR/>"All... or nothing at all, half a love never appealed to me...."<BR/><BR/>of the 130 municipalities these BUMS are going to consolidate ONE! That is not consolidation. <BR/><BR/>That is a power Grab. What a couple of fu-kin goofballs we got in onorato and luke.<BR/><BR/>Luke says he changed his mind over the past few weeks. Yeah after the Council shoved his cars up his ass, and got a leagal opinion (finally) from the law dept said what lLamar billboard inc was doing was illegal.<BR/><BR/>Oh yeah and he also has a buch of smart Council members - a majority - who basically said we ain't taking your shit anymore boy Mayor. Go sit in the corner.<BR/><BR/>That would give Luke something to ponder.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-59646959856505267032008-04-04T09:20:00.000-04:002008-04-04T09:20:00.000-04:00i am sendiing Danny Boy and the boy mayor voter re...i am sendiing Danny Boy and the boy mayor voter registration cards so they can join the republican party. <BR/><BR/>They talk to the Allegheny Conference. The go behind closed doors. They come up with some plan to further their respective power grabs.<BR/><BR/>No public input, the "citizens advisory committee" is a select group that began with a "premise" and then wrapped the facts around it. There is no meat in the report. There is no dat no nothiing. <BR/><BR/>These Bums from the Northside gotta go.<BR/><BR/>I can't wait until onorato and lukey try to explain this to the Democratic Party's Ward Chairs. They are gonna cut thier nuts off.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-34361734365121246272008-04-04T06:40:00.000-04:002008-04-04T06:40:00.000-04:00For years, I've said we NEED to, in this order: 1....For years, I've said we NEED to, in this order: <BR/><BR/>1. Replace,<BR/>2. Re-direct,<BR/>3. Reform.<BR/><BR/>Steps happen one after another. We need to get new people at the helm before we do this merger of Government(s). <BR/><BR/>A reform with the people in there now can't bear fruit.<BR/><BR/>What can happen NOW is the building of a NEW Pgh Park District. That's less mission critical. That's where the volunteerism energy resides. That's were we find the glue to our communities. <BR/><BR/>That's the bridge to the future and proving ground.... PARKs and AFTERSCHOOL. Here is where we teach our kids how to play well with each other. This is do-able and can be democratic.<BR/><BR/>That is a 'winning plan' that all can support in an urgent fashion.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.com