I really hate to quote His Most Unholiness Rev. Jerkymiah Wright but it is fitting.
Mr. Hackett won the primary through a series of slanderous, misleading, and patently false attack ads against Dan Meuser, Pride Mobility, and Pride's employees. Now he is crying his eyes out because Chris Carney is doing the same exact thing to him. Sucks doesn't it, Chris?
Dan Meuser was far and away the stronger, more honorable candidate in the 10TH. I don't say that because he is my friend. I say it because I mean it. Dan never resorted to the slimy tactics of the Hackett campaign and ultimately it cost him his chance to run against Carney. Dan was the only candidate that had a shot of unseating Carney. He had the grassroots support that would've been necessary. Hackett can't even get campaign contributions from the prominent local families. That should tell you all something about him!
Carney is destroying him in literally every poll. I know the poll that really matters will be held on 11-04 but all the local polls have Carney winning huge. I doubt that they are all wrong.
The end result of Mr. Hackett's campaign? Carney will retain the seat and will probably hold it for a very long time. He will not be anywhere near as vulnerable the next time he is up for election. Congratulations Mr. Hackett on your achievement.
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Wednesday, October 22, 2008
Monday, April 21, 2008
I am asking all who read this to vote!!!
On election eve, I am asking everybody to get out and vote. Regardless of your political affiliation, please take the time to do one of the most important things you can do to have your voice heard. VOTE!!!
I have no dog in the presidential race so please choose the least of the three evils, McCain.
In the 10Th Congressional primary please vote for Dan Meuser. I truly believe he is the best candidate we have.
In the 11Th, please vote for Lou Barletta. Even if you don't agree with all he says a turnip would be better than Kanjorski.
In The 117Th, please vote for Karen Boback.
In the 118Th, please vote for Mike Carroll. Yes I am endorsing a democrat!!!
I have no dog in the presidential race so please choose the least of the three evils, McCain.
In the 10Th Congressional primary please vote for Dan Meuser. I truly believe he is the best candidate we have.
In the 11Th, please vote for Lou Barletta. Even if you don't agree with all he says a turnip would be better than Kanjorski.
In The 117Th, please vote for Karen Boback.
In the 118Th, please vote for Mike Carroll. Yes I am endorsing a democrat!!!
Thursday, April 3, 2008
I wonder what Hackett's response will be
THE MEUSER UPDATE
April 3, 2008
A Special Message from Dan Meuser
NE Caucus of Republican State Committee asks Congressional Candidates to Sign Positive Campaign PledgeMeuser Signs Pledge and asks Hackett to Join Him for the sake of the Party
Conservative Republican Congressional Candidate Dan Meuser signed a pledge to run a positive campaign. The pledge was written and distributed by the Northeast Caucus of the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania. (Click here to view the Pledge)
“I want to thank Chairman Matthew Brann and all the well respected county chairs that put this pledge together,” Meuser said. “Unfortunately, my opponent in this campaign has already resorted to negative attacks, but I am hopeful the urging of local Republican Party leaders will convince him to reconsider his tactics.”
“I signed this pledge to run a positive campaign for three reasons: It’s the right thing to do and people of our area want to see it; it is in the best interest of the Republican Party; and it will give us the best chance to defeat Chris Carney and take back this seat. Thus far, my opponent has attempted to bring this primary down to the level of Clinton and Obama primary tactics. I hope he’ll join me in keeping this campaign focused on the issues that matter to the 10th District.”
The pledge would ban negative advertising from both the principle campaign group of each candidate as well as third party groups who support the candidates. We also pledge to defend ourselves if the other candidate launches negative attacks.
Campaign Manager Eric Wallace said that the campaign would do everything possible to keep to the pledge and noted that every time Hackett has attacked Dan, it has backfired.
In recent weeks Hackett has been forced to admit that he hired illegal aliens both at his business and in his home, the latter of which he did not pay Social Security and Medicare taxes and he has refused to release payroll records or the last name of the illegal so an outside source can verify his account. (Hackett Had Illegals Working IN His Home; Times Leader, March 27)
Hackett also was caught “exaggerating” his role of recruiting a company to the area when the CFO of the company, 3CI, said that not only had Hackett not had anything to do with their decision to relocate here but that he terminated his company because he was dissatisfied with their service. Hackett has spoke about recruiting this company for months on the campaign trail. (The Daily Item, 3/21/08)
Hackett has attacked Dan Meuser’s record at Pride Mobility but it came to light in the last few days that Chris Hackett is currently being sued in federal court for questionable business practices. (US District Court of New Jersey, Civil Docket #1-06-cv-03951-RBK-JS)
Hackett has given 80% of his political contributions to Democrats, of which thousands of dollars went to Luzerne County Democrats and resulted in an over $700,000 pay to play, no bid contract. (Times Leader, 1/12/06) “Chris Hackett should be very careful before engaging in a negative campaign,” Campaign Manager Eric Wallace said. “Chris Hackett has a record of hypocrisy including hiring illegal aliens in his home, making up his record on job recruitment, donating to Democrats and receiving county contracts as well as currently being sued in federal court for questionable business practices. As Dan has stated time and time again, he wants to run a positive campaign but forced to he will vigorously defend himself. Given these examples of Hackett’s hypocrisies and even more additional troubling material, we will have plenty of issues to do so with.”
“As the final three weeks of the campaign unfold we will present our plans for growing the economy, protecting Social Security and bringing much needed infrastructure/transportation improvements to Northeast and Central Pennsylvania because that is what really is at stake on April 22nd” Meuser said.
“It will be very harmful to the Republican Party’s ability to gain this seat if Hackett continues his attacks and forces us to respond with this long list of hypocrisy,” Wallace stated. “By signing this pledge as Dan has, it will be a clear sign that we can get back to the issues and we urge Chris Hackett to listen to our party’s leaders and sign and abide by this pledge.”
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April 3, 2008
A Special Message from Dan Meuser
NE Caucus of Republican State Committee asks Congressional Candidates to Sign Positive Campaign PledgeMeuser Signs Pledge and asks Hackett to Join Him for the sake of the Party
Conservative Republican Congressional Candidate Dan Meuser signed a pledge to run a positive campaign. The pledge was written and distributed by the Northeast Caucus of the Republican State Committee of Pennsylvania. (Click here to view the Pledge)
“I want to thank Chairman Matthew Brann and all the well respected county chairs that put this pledge together,” Meuser said. “Unfortunately, my opponent in this campaign has already resorted to negative attacks, but I am hopeful the urging of local Republican Party leaders will convince him to reconsider his tactics.”
“I signed this pledge to run a positive campaign for three reasons: It’s the right thing to do and people of our area want to see it; it is in the best interest of the Republican Party; and it will give us the best chance to defeat Chris Carney and take back this seat. Thus far, my opponent has attempted to bring this primary down to the level of Clinton and Obama primary tactics. I hope he’ll join me in keeping this campaign focused on the issues that matter to the 10th District.”
The pledge would ban negative advertising from both the principle campaign group of each candidate as well as third party groups who support the candidates. We also pledge to defend ourselves if the other candidate launches negative attacks.
Campaign Manager Eric Wallace said that the campaign would do everything possible to keep to the pledge and noted that every time Hackett has attacked Dan, it has backfired.
In recent weeks Hackett has been forced to admit that he hired illegal aliens both at his business and in his home, the latter of which he did not pay Social Security and Medicare taxes and he has refused to release payroll records or the last name of the illegal so an outside source can verify his account. (Hackett Had Illegals Working IN His Home; Times Leader, March 27)
Hackett also was caught “exaggerating” his role of recruiting a company to the area when the CFO of the company, 3CI, said that not only had Hackett not had anything to do with their decision to relocate here but that he terminated his company because he was dissatisfied with their service. Hackett has spoke about recruiting this company for months on the campaign trail. (The Daily Item, 3/21/08)
Hackett has attacked Dan Meuser’s record at Pride Mobility but it came to light in the last few days that Chris Hackett is currently being sued in federal court for questionable business practices. (US District Court of New Jersey, Civil Docket #1-06-cv-03951-RBK-JS)
Hackett has given 80% of his political contributions to Democrats, of which thousands of dollars went to Luzerne County Democrats and resulted in an over $700,000 pay to play, no bid contract. (Times Leader, 1/12/06) “Chris Hackett should be very careful before engaging in a negative campaign,” Campaign Manager Eric Wallace said. “Chris Hackett has a record of hypocrisy including hiring illegal aliens in his home, making up his record on job recruitment, donating to Democrats and receiving county contracts as well as currently being sued in federal court for questionable business practices. As Dan has stated time and time again, he wants to run a positive campaign but forced to he will vigorously defend himself. Given these examples of Hackett’s hypocrisies and even more additional troubling material, we will have plenty of issues to do so with.”
“As the final three weeks of the campaign unfold we will present our plans for growing the economy, protecting Social Security and bringing much needed infrastructure/transportation improvements to Northeast and Central Pennsylvania because that is what really is at stake on April 22nd” Meuser said.
“It will be very harmful to the Republican Party’s ability to gain this seat if Hackett continues his attacks and forces us to respond with this long list of hypocrisy,” Wallace stated. “By signing this pledge as Dan has, it will be a clear sign that we can get back to the issues and we urge Chris Hackett to listen to our party’s leaders and sign and abide by this pledge.”
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Wednesday, March 26, 2008
I could be wrong but.......
Unless I am badly confused, Dan Meuser wasn't the president of Pride 12 years ago. As a matter of fact, I think he was in sales for the company building up their sales in California back then. You would think the geniuses running Carney and Hackett's campaign would have done their homework.
Wednesday, March 19, 2008
Mud, mud, and more mud
I've been travelling and just got back to good old NEPA. Fortunately, it seems the only thing I've missed is the all out assault on Meuser. The current attack scheme is centered around an event that happened in 1996. (I know the paper says 1997 but that was when it was settled not when the infraction occurred). I've already written about it and won't bother to do so again. What I do want to write about is the piece in the Times Liberal today about the "illegals". I wonder who has the juice in this race to get that in the paper. Sorry, Mr. Hackett, but I doubt you do. This was definitely the workings of Pelosi's Pet. My question to you Sir (pronounced cur), is this the best mud you can come up with? I would think a former intelligence officer would be able to come up with something a little juicier. I mean after all, according to your own party you gave false intelligence to the President of these United States, Congress, and the Senate. Can't you make up something that titillates the mouth breathers even more? Can't you do a little better Lt. Commander? I hope you do read this as I would love to read Pelosi's, I mean your response.
Friday, March 7, 2008
Thoughts
There is so much going on that I really don't know where to start. The ticket scandal with Greg Scrapheap and Guesto seems as good as any. Who hasn't figured out that Luzerne county is a pay to play zone? Greg gives that company a few million county dollars and only asks for some tickets to games in return. That company got the deal of a lifetime!!
Chris Hackett, whom I know and like, pledges not to pursue earmarks. Chris, that would be great. The only problem I see is the several hundred other members of congress that would laugh and say great, more for my district. It is a very short sighted notion and certainly not well thought out. While I'm on the subject of Mr. Hackett, I wish his campaign pukes would stop with the mud already.
The story of Pride hiring illegal aliens comes to light after only 12 or 13 years. I heard Kevin "pinko" Lynn talking about it today. If I am not mistaken, it was 2 or 3 illegals that had false identification. When INS investigated, Pride cooperated fully. Boy, what a scandalous tale. Kevin, do you really think Mr. Meuser actually interviews and hires every person that works at Pride? If so, you're a farktard. Any company that size has a full blown HR department that does that. The HR crew made an honest mistake. The company took responsibility for the mistake. Where is the scandal? If this is the best mud Madeira and crew can come up with for Hackett, they should be canned.
As I've stated many times, I know both of the candidates well. I like and respect both. Never mind the reality that Meuser is the stronger candidate to unseat Carney, I just don't like the way Hackett's hatchet men are running his campaign. I have had enough of that style politician. Chris, you have to take responsiblity for them and they cost you my support. I am behind Meuser 100%. Not that that means diddly squat to you, but there it is. Really, Hackett's Hatchets made the decision far easier than it otherwise would've been.
Obama and Billary are both promising over 200 billion in new spending. I am very curious how they intend to pay for it. I sincerely hope it's just the same tired, old democrat campaign promises that were never meant to be kept. Otherwise, this country is screwed with a capital S.
Chris Hackett, whom I know and like, pledges not to pursue earmarks. Chris, that would be great. The only problem I see is the several hundred other members of congress that would laugh and say great, more for my district. It is a very short sighted notion and certainly not well thought out. While I'm on the subject of Mr. Hackett, I wish his campaign pukes would stop with the mud already.
The story of Pride hiring illegal aliens comes to light after only 12 or 13 years. I heard Kevin "pinko" Lynn talking about it today. If I am not mistaken, it was 2 or 3 illegals that had false identification. When INS investigated, Pride cooperated fully. Boy, what a scandalous tale. Kevin, do you really think Mr. Meuser actually interviews and hires every person that works at Pride? If so, you're a farktard. Any company that size has a full blown HR department that does that. The HR crew made an honest mistake. The company took responsibility for the mistake. Where is the scandal? If this is the best mud Madeira and crew can come up with for Hackett, they should be canned.
As I've stated many times, I know both of the candidates well. I like and respect both. Never mind the reality that Meuser is the stronger candidate to unseat Carney, I just don't like the way Hackett's hatchet men are running his campaign. I have had enough of that style politician. Chris, you have to take responsiblity for them and they cost you my support. I am behind Meuser 100%. Not that that means diddly squat to you, but there it is. Really, Hackett's Hatchets made the decision far easier than it otherwise would've been.
Obama and Billary are both promising over 200 billion in new spending. I am very curious how they intend to pay for it. I sincerely hope it's just the same tired, old democrat campaign promises that were never meant to be kept. Otherwise, this country is screwed with a capital S.
Tuesday, February 12, 2008
The recession and my fears
I've been very busy an unable to post as often as I'd like.
Does anybody out there doubt that we are already in a recession? It has been my experience that if you want to know the health of the economy you need to talk to only two groups of people. Builders and car dealers. When their businesses are off or in trouble, it is an excellent indication of where the economy is going. For some time now, both of those industries have been way off. The reason I use this a barometer is that people tend to buy vehicles and build houses when they have money and feel secure. I know their are foolish folks living above their means doing this but I am hoping they aren't the majority. The government just notices a problem now??? Typical.
The rescue package that every politician in DC is so proud of is a crock of shit!! People will use the money to pay bills. This will not inject any hard money into the economy. The major accomplishment of this "stimulus" package will be to just add more debt to the budget.
My real fear comes from a hard core liberal becoming president and repealing the tax cuts. Granted, I have saved some serious dough from them. I have also spent a great deal of the money on home improvements and other projects that I was putting off. This is the type of spending that stimulates the economy. My hiring contractors and subsequently them paying their employees who then buy things.......... get the picture? If people like me stop spending the economy stops.
Which of the candidates in the 10th and the 11th congressional districts will do what's best ofr us and the country? That is the $64,000 question. I can guarantee you that Carney and Kanjorski will do what is absolutely the worst job possible.
I am up in the air in the 10th but am leaning toward Meuser and obviously am all for Barletta in the 11th.
Does anybody out there doubt that we are already in a recession? It has been my experience that if you want to know the health of the economy you need to talk to only two groups of people. Builders and car dealers. When their businesses are off or in trouble, it is an excellent indication of where the economy is going. For some time now, both of those industries have been way off. The reason I use this a barometer is that people tend to buy vehicles and build houses when they have money and feel secure. I know their are foolish folks living above their means doing this but I am hoping they aren't the majority. The government just notices a problem now??? Typical.
The rescue package that every politician in DC is so proud of is a crock of shit!! People will use the money to pay bills. This will not inject any hard money into the economy. The major accomplishment of this "stimulus" package will be to just add more debt to the budget.
My real fear comes from a hard core liberal becoming president and repealing the tax cuts. Granted, I have saved some serious dough from them. I have also spent a great deal of the money on home improvements and other projects that I was putting off. This is the type of spending that stimulates the economy. My hiring contractors and subsequently them paying their employees who then buy things.......... get the picture? If people like me stop spending the economy stops.
Which of the candidates in the 10th and the 11th congressional districts will do what's best ofr us and the country? That is the $64,000 question. I can guarantee you that Carney and Kanjorski will do what is absolutely the worst job possible.
I am up in the air in the 10th but am leaning toward Meuser and obviously am all for Barletta in the 11th.
Tuesday, February 5, 2008
Stupid Tuesday and other Things
As we watch the events of twenty plus states unfold, please remember we haven't had our say yet. Rush is bashing McCain to beat the band with Ann C. on the same page. Is this a put up job? I think it may be. Personally, I think Mitt is the man that most closely resembles my beliefs but he is trailing badly.
What I really want to talk about is the "hot button" bullshit that is being thrown about. Universal Healhtcare, really social medicine, my question is this; How do you pay for it? By the Dem's numbers there are 48 million people without health insurance in this country. That is roughly 1/6 of our population. I have a novel idea to see how many people really support it. The other 5/6 of the population pay the exact same amount for it. That's right, if it comes down to $2,000. per household (number pulled from rectum), and we all pay the same for it, let it pass. If it is another "you make more than average, you pay for it" scheme, let it die the death it deserves. To you liberals (read socialists), put your money where your mouth is. You want it, then help pay for it, regardless of what you earn.
The death peanlty; You want to know why it isn't a deterrent? It is rarely enforced. Look at George Banks as a local reference. He never denied that he is guilty. His asshole lawyers have drug it out through appeals this long( over 2 decades). Now they claim he is crazy from being on death row so long. WTF?
Fair Tax, there is no such thing in America. Very few people actually pay tax in our country. As a matter of fact, the top 20% of wage earners pay 90% of all the revenue collected by the Infernal Revenue Service. That means, for all you folks bad at math, that 80% of our population pays only 10% of the taxes collected. Don't believe me? www.irs.gov Look it up yourself. The next time you want to whine about tax cuts for the "rich" just do everyone a favor and STFU.
Illegal immigration is a joke. We don't enforce the laws we have and they all want new ones. What a friggin tragic comedy. The genie is out of the bottle, you aren't going to get it back in. The Pol that figures out a reasonable solution to this will have my unwavering support.
The 10th race; Mr. Hackett, please stop with ads about how you created thousands of jobs. You didn't, you merely supply temps for jobs that are already created. If I see that stupid ad one more time, I swear, I'll go out of my way to support Meuser. Your ad is an out and out lie, which is the last thing our party needs in this district. Please keep your ads focuused on the real issues. You are, in fact, a great businessman, leave it at that.
What I really want to talk about is the "hot button" bullshit that is being thrown about. Universal Healhtcare, really social medicine, my question is this; How do you pay for it? By the Dem's numbers there are 48 million people without health insurance in this country. That is roughly 1/6 of our population. I have a novel idea to see how many people really support it. The other 5/6 of the population pay the exact same amount for it. That's right, if it comes down to $2,000. per household (number pulled from rectum), and we all pay the same for it, let it pass. If it is another "you make more than average, you pay for it" scheme, let it die the death it deserves. To you liberals (read socialists), put your money where your mouth is. You want it, then help pay for it, regardless of what you earn.
The death peanlty; You want to know why it isn't a deterrent? It is rarely enforced. Look at George Banks as a local reference. He never denied that he is guilty. His asshole lawyers have drug it out through appeals this long( over 2 decades). Now they claim he is crazy from being on death row so long. WTF?
Fair Tax, there is no such thing in America. Very few people actually pay tax in our country. As a matter of fact, the top 20% of wage earners pay 90% of all the revenue collected by the Infernal Revenue Service. That means, for all you folks bad at math, that 80% of our population pays only 10% of the taxes collected. Don't believe me? www.irs.gov Look it up yourself. The next time you want to whine about tax cuts for the "rich" just do everyone a favor and STFU.
Illegal immigration is a joke. We don't enforce the laws we have and they all want new ones. What a friggin tragic comedy. The genie is out of the bottle, you aren't going to get it back in. The Pol that figures out a reasonable solution to this will have my unwavering support.
The 10th race; Mr. Hackett, please stop with ads about how you created thousands of jobs. You didn't, you merely supply temps for jobs that are already created. If I see that stupid ad one more time, I swear, I'll go out of my way to support Meuser. Your ad is an out and out lie, which is the last thing our party needs in this district. Please keep your ads focuused on the real issues. You are, in fact, a great businessman, leave it at that.
Friday, February 1, 2008
Meet and Greets
Last week I went to Dan Meuser's event in Kingston. While I was there primarily to hear what he and the other speakers had to say, I was also there to see how he interacted with the crowd. I was fairly impressed that he gave everybody there some quality face time and answered even the most mundane questions. It didn't matter who you were or what you do for a living, he treated everyone the same. I know I don't have the patience for that. Well done Dan. If I may make a suggestion, you may want to post on your website the events you have coming up. The only way I knew about this past one was from the invitation in the mail.
I keep checking Hackett's website to see when he is having a similiar event. So far, the only thing on there is a petition signing party at his headquarters in Dallas on February 4th, I think. If anybody knows when he is having a meet and greet, please leave a comment here. I would like to attend one of his events as well. Just not one at his HQ.
I keep checking Hackett's website to see when he is having a similiar event. So far, the only thing on there is a petition signing party at his headquarters in Dallas on February 4th, I think. If anybody knows when he is having a meet and greet, please leave a comment here. I would like to attend one of his events as well. Just not one at his HQ.
Saturday, January 19, 2008
A lot going on
Sweeney finally figured out that he had the proverbial snowball's chance and dropped out. Smart move Vinny, and remember, Zen said it would be like this!
It appears Obama Bin Racecard and Billary have kissed and made up. They also agreed to quit playing the racecard. I think that'll last a week or two and they'll be back to arguing which of them is more in tune with "plight" of African-Americans. The reality is neither have a clue what it is like to be poor or black. What they have a clue about is how to spin and say what they think will garner the support of limo-liberals, the Hollywood elite, eyc, etc, ad nauseum to raise even more money and to further the class warfare they need to keep the masses in the dark about how wealthy they really are.
It seems the shenanigans in Luzerne County won't be stopping any time soon. I truly don't get it. The power elite of the Democrat Machine are all caught with both hands in the cookie jar and still they refuse to straighten up and fly right. Listen long and hard County Officials; we are all watching, we are all disgusted. Your continuing abuse of both office and power reads like a fifth rate political intrigue novel. I'll take guess or two as to your next ingenious moves. Hmmm, next controller, Augie Piazza or Wil "Sue the City" Toole. You will do your best to intimidate Mr. Grier (sp?). You will continue to ignore the debit card debacle in hopes that it will go away. It won't. If for no other reason than avoiding another scandal, will you jerks please try to do what is in the interest of the people. If you can't do that, please be honest and do the right thing. Like that'll ever happen.
The President announces an economic stimulus package and who scampers out from his master's legs, yep, Carney. What did Mr. Lapdog have to say, he parroted Pelosi. What a complete and utter tool. The same goes for Kanjo. I cannot wait for Mayor Lou to take a buggy whip to Kanjo's arse in an election. On the bright side, our front runners for the 10TH Congressional District both had great comments about the President's plan in the paper!!! Way to go gentlemen.
It appears Obama Bin Racecard and Billary have kissed and made up. They also agreed to quit playing the racecard. I think that'll last a week or two and they'll be back to arguing which of them is more in tune with "plight" of African-Americans. The reality is neither have a clue what it is like to be poor or black. What they have a clue about is how to spin and say what they think will garner the support of limo-liberals, the Hollywood elite, eyc, etc, ad nauseum to raise even more money and to further the class warfare they need to keep the masses in the dark about how wealthy they really are.
It seems the shenanigans in Luzerne County won't be stopping any time soon. I truly don't get it. The power elite of the Democrat Machine are all caught with both hands in the cookie jar and still they refuse to straighten up and fly right. Listen long and hard County Officials; we are all watching, we are all disgusted. Your continuing abuse of both office and power reads like a fifth rate political intrigue novel. I'll take guess or two as to your next ingenious moves. Hmmm, next controller, Augie Piazza or Wil "Sue the City" Toole. You will do your best to intimidate Mr. Grier (sp?). You will continue to ignore the debit card debacle in hopes that it will go away. It won't. If for no other reason than avoiding another scandal, will you jerks please try to do what is in the interest of the people. If you can't do that, please be honest and do the right thing. Like that'll ever happen.
The President announces an economic stimulus package and who scampers out from his master's legs, yep, Carney. What did Mr. Lapdog have to say, he parroted Pelosi. What a complete and utter tool. The same goes for Kanjo. I cannot wait for Mayor Lou to take a buggy whip to Kanjo's arse in an election. On the bright side, our front runners for the 10TH Congressional District both had great comments about the President's plan in the paper!!! Way to go gentlemen.
Thursday, January 17, 2008
I saw the ads
Having just watched Hackett's and Meuser's ads on youtube, I felt a comment or two was warranted.
Both ads were well done with a message I can certainly agree with. I feel Hackett is being a little dishonest claiming he created hundreds of jobs. He runs a temp agency. For those slow on the uptake, that means is a middleman between companies needing slots filled and people who desperately need a job. Who created the job????? The other thing I am tired of hearing from our Republican politicians is " I'm more conservative than the other guy". Chris, please drop the line "Conservative Republican for Congress". It's bad enough when our presidential candidates sound like 10 year olds bickering, we don't need that in the 10Th. That being said, I liked his message and agree with the basic sentiment.
Meuser's ad was an all around good first ad. I liked the message and agree with the basic sentiment. On a side note, he may want to tone down that smile a bit, I was nearly blinded.
Now we'll see if the "also running guys" can truly compete. I predict a lot of money is going to be spent narrowing the field. Then again, the two front runners appear to have war chests that would choke a crocodile. The best thing the also running guys can accomplish is to get out of the way. Money spent narrowing the field is a must but could probably be put to better use in the general election.
Both ads were well done with a message I can certainly agree with. I feel Hackett is being a little dishonest claiming he created hundreds of jobs. He runs a temp agency. For those slow on the uptake, that means is a middleman between companies needing slots filled and people who desperately need a job. Who created the job????? The other thing I am tired of hearing from our Republican politicians is " I'm more conservative than the other guy". Chris, please drop the line "Conservative Republican for Congress". It's bad enough when our presidential candidates sound like 10 year olds bickering, we don't need that in the 10Th. That being said, I liked his message and agree with the basic sentiment.
Meuser's ad was an all around good first ad. I liked the message and agree with the basic sentiment. On a side note, he may want to tone down that smile a bit, I was nearly blinded.
Now we'll see if the "also running guys" can truly compete. I predict a lot of money is going to be spent narrowing the field. Then again, the two front runners appear to have war chests that would choke a crocodile. The best thing the also running guys can accomplish is to get out of the way. Money spent narrowing the field is a must but could probably be put to better use in the general election.
Tuesday, January 8, 2008
The Republican shambles in Luzerne County
At a time when we need to close ranks and come out in force we have the same fractious bullshit that consistantly prevents us from taking control. I read several other blogs and cannot believe that the attack dogs are already running free. The worst part of this is that the dogs are supposedly Republicans. Some of the slime that has been written is in fact total bs. I googled Pride for sexual harassment suits and found nothing. I did find the chair that caught fire lawsuit. If anybody can find a link to harassment lawsuits, please feel free to post it. As far as Hackett winning the wedding lottery and getting that business for free, again, total crap. I know Chris and the business he took over from his father in law doesn't even bear a passing resembalance to the business he runs today. He grew that to the behemoth it is today. Not his father in law!!!! As for Sweeney, he isn't even a real Republican. He switched parties fairly recently. Mr. Swiderski's bankruptcy has nothing to do with whether or not he can or should win. Nothing, nada, zero, zilch!!!! As for the other couple guys running, nobody has heard of them. They are not viable candidates.
Like it or not, to unseat Carney will take a lot of money. As I have previously stated, we realistically have only 2 guys that can raise the coin needed to get the job done. If you want to be represented by the left coast's lap dog, that's your choice. I don't. The very nature of our party in Luzerne county is to divide into cliques. I know, I've gone to party meetings. Those meetings are a joke!! The clique that runs them neither wants nor takes ideas from those outside of their insider group. Is it any wonder why we're always an also ran in this county?? Cliques are for high school folks, not for adults. When our field is finally narrowed down I hope we can pull our heads out of our collective asses long enough to win back the 10Th. Maybe, just maybe, after we accomplish that we can take back our county.
Like it or not, to unseat Carney will take a lot of money. As I have previously stated, we realistically have only 2 guys that can raise the coin needed to get the job done. If you want to be represented by the left coast's lap dog, that's your choice. I don't. The very nature of our party in Luzerne county is to divide into cliques. I know, I've gone to party meetings. Those meetings are a joke!! The clique that runs them neither wants nor takes ideas from those outside of their insider group. Is it any wonder why we're always an also ran in this county?? Cliques are for high school folks, not for adults. When our field is finally narrowed down I hope we can pull our heads out of our collective asses long enough to win back the 10Th. Maybe, just maybe, after we accomplish that we can take back our county.
Saturday, December 29, 2007
My $.02 on the 10th
As has been discussed on better blogs than this, Mr. Swiderski has had to reveal a painful event in his life. He admitted he declared bankruptcy. As a small guy myself, I have been close to bankruptcy myself. Fortunately, I was able to work my way out of it. I remember vividly the pain and humiliation I felt when I was in that stage of my life. The reality is, that in biz, sometimes you have to make very hard choices. The worse reality is that in politics, every aspect of your life is held up to scrutiny that no normal person would ever want focused on their own life. Every person on this planet has things in their past that they aren't proud of. That said, isn't it amazing that the average joe or jane revels in the misfortune of someone in the public eye? You can blame it on reality TV, but I think it speaks volumes about our society as a whole. When the sad events of another persons life are what brings you joy, you are truly a waste of space and atmosphere.
The reality is that Mr. Swiderski had very little chance of winning in the 10th as he does not have the money raising capacity of the 2 front runners. Let's face facts, to win this seat, you need major money and Meuser and Hackett have more money in their front pocket than Mr. S was likely to raise. I really don't know which of the front runners is the right man for the job and certainly won't endorse either until I see them debate. I know both of them very well and for many years. They are both intelligent, well spoken, and far and away, better set to represent our district than Pelosi's lap dog. By the way, does anybody have a pic of Carney curled up at her feet with her scratching him behind the ears???? There is a reward for that pic!!!!!!!!!!!
The reality is that Mr. Swiderski had very little chance of winning in the 10th as he does not have the money raising capacity of the 2 front runners. Let's face facts, to win this seat, you need major money and Meuser and Hackett have more money in their front pocket than Mr. S was likely to raise. I really don't know which of the front runners is the right man for the job and certainly won't endorse either until I see them debate. I know both of them very well and for many years. They are both intelligent, well spoken, and far and away, better set to represent our district than Pelosi's lap dog. By the way, does anybody have a pic of Carney curled up at her feet with her scratching him behind the ears???? There is a reward for that pic!!!!!!!!!!!
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