tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post7750696757706922205..comments2023-12-24T05:26:48.861-05:00Comments on The Pittsburgh Comet: Liveblogging the PUMP / City Paper DebateBram Reichbaumhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comBlogger15125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-90412874465484830892007-10-12T20:11:00.000-04:002007-10-12T20:11:00.000-04:00Anonymous of 2:09 -I asked Mark a similar question...Anonymous of 2:09 -<BR/><BR/>I asked Mark a similar question some time back, and he more fully explained: he was a pretty junior figure in the White House, and some sort of Sci/Tech Adviser besides. So he didn't really have any input on fiscal policy.<BR/><BR/>But it's true he didn't make that clear last night.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-73897659701488900002007-10-12T19:13:00.000-04:002007-10-12T19:13:00.000-04:00Nice job, Bram.One comment that stood out to me, w...Nice job, Bram.<BR/><BR/>One comment that stood out to me, was in the first question, Luke described part of the job of mayor as "attending community forums."<BR/><BR/>How's he doing by these standards?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-33709188797696801572007-10-12T14:09:00.000-04:002007-10-12T14:09:00.000-04:00I'm sorry. The last question that was asked was va...I'm sorry. The last question that was asked was valid and no one is saying how mark dogged it. <BR/><BR/>The question<BR/>You worked for the first bush white house and the department of commerce in a time when the country racked up a huge national debt, what were your qualifications then for the job. How do you think that makes you qualified to take care of the citys fiscal problems today...<BR/><BR/>And he says im proud of my work with Heinz... Come on! Answer the question! your work with Heinz has nothing to do with the question asked!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-53147461436658804612007-10-12T13:45:00.000-04:002007-10-12T13:45:00.000-04:00Fine work Bram.Fine work Bram.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-5629802492538926442007-10-12T11:04:00.000-04:002007-10-12T11:04:00.000-04:00We've got a partial transcript of the debate -- fe...We've got a partial transcript of the debate -- featuring full quotes of many of the highlights Bram points out -- on our site, www.pghcitypaper.com. It's under a "web only" label on the homepage.<BR/><BR/>-- chris potterAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-50743905968020103132007-10-12T10:35:00.000-04:002007-10-12T10:35:00.000-04:00Thank you. Mr. Briem's web page has a wealth of us...Thank you. Mr. Briem's web page has a wealth of useful info. nice resume too.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-17742708993828963682007-10-12T09:48:00.000-04:002007-10-12T09:48:00.000-04:00thetruth:http://www.briem.com/files/Act47Final.pdf...thetruth:<BR/><BR/>http://www.briem.com/files/Act47Final.pdfAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-43817579078998496682007-10-12T09:27:00.000-04:002007-10-12T09:27:00.000-04:00Thank you, Bram. We need more of these debates and...Thank you, Bram. We need more of these debates and fewer 'public forums.' I want sass and attitude, damnit!CapitolMANhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01476182773614523648noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-3537052170107685832007-10-12T09:13:00.000-04:002007-10-12T09:13:00.000-04:00The only other weak point of the debate was when D...The only other weak point of the debate was when Desantis asked Luke about the 200 act 47 recommendations. <BR/><BR/>It was clear he didn't have good answer. He stalled and then made a comment about the "balanced" budget. <BR/><BR/>Any idea where someone can view this list?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-8492544985120987702007-10-12T08:36:00.000-04:002007-10-12T08:36:00.000-04:00You're right, Bram. A concrete anecdote from Mark...You're right, Bram. A concrete anecdote from Mark would have nicely illustrated the answer.<BR/><BR/>But saying "I went to Washington for the wrong reasons: to get and to be near power" clearly answers the question, "What is the biggest mistake you've made in your career?"<BR/><BR/>Saying "I go too fast," and then complaining that Bob O'Connor's death created a tough transition, most surely does not.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-42761162812347014032007-10-12T01:24:00.000-04:002007-10-12T01:24:00.000-04:00In fairness, Mark's answer on "greatest mistake" w...In fairness, Mark's answer on "greatest mistake" wasn't the most frank, either. He was spellbound by notoriety and power when he went to Washington; a not-so-subtle dig his opponent. It would have helped if DeSantis illustrated his messed up priorities of that time with a concrete anecdote.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-86632883481882353092007-10-11T23:54:00.000-04:002007-10-11T23:54:00.000-04:00"You see my weaknesses are my strengths." -- Micha..."You see my weaknesses are my strengths." <BR/>-- Michael Scott, The Office.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-20014764791262013962007-10-11T23:48:00.000-04:002007-10-11T23:48:00.000-04:00Nice work Bram. I've got to agree with Chad. The "...Nice work Bram. <BR/><BR/>I've got to agree with Chad. The "I go too fast. I don't have a lot of patience." answer sounded like a job interview response to "What is your biggest weakness?" Humility would have been nice. But, it really was a no-win question for him. <BR/><BR/>Overall, I don't think he hurt his chances next month.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-8140507176908486672007-10-11T23:29:00.000-04:002007-10-11T23:29:00.000-04:00Thank you, Bram. I couldn't be there and your blo...Thank you, Bram. I couldn't be there and your blow-by-blow made me feel like I was. You even threw in an awkward Luke "myself" to add the perfect touch of realism.Charhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/06725494226277483936noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-1588280325775325323.post-24165080301649605752007-10-11T21:18:00.000-04:002007-10-11T21:18:00.000-04:00Beautifully done, Bram.Chock-full of details, and ...Beautifully done, Bram.<BR/><BR/>Chock-full of details, and all of them spot-on. Especially the "biggest mistake" part. <BR/><BR/>Even though he had two minutes to think of a response, Ravenstahl never answered the question, and he seemed woefully oblivious to the fact that it presented a perfect opportunity for him to show some humility and take some responsibility for something. Like our President, he seems incapable of recognizing, much less acknowledging, anything he's done wrong. <BR/><BR/>Instead, we got a warmed-over job interview answer ("I go too fast") and a double-shot of Bob O'Connor's death -- a subject that comes up so often in his debate remarks (open, close, mistake answer, a couple of other answers in between) that I often feel like I've traveled back in time to Bob's funeral.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com