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Agamemnon · Agamemnon

WELCOME TO THE FORUM We hope that you enjoy the time you spend here and that you come back often. Before posting, we do ask that you take a few moments to read the Rules of Conduct. Our intention is to create and maintain an environment where people can express themselves on a variety of topics in a respect...

Thursday's Child · Thursday's Child

This isn't a "Scranton Politics" question, but it's adversely affecting all of us. I'm just wondering how the outrageous fuel prices are affecting you. Should we be drilling in Alaska for crude oil? Should we be drilling locally for natural gas? Personally, I'm re-thinking the SUV I bou...

PolishAdam · PolishAdam

Hello Friends and Neighboors, Many of you might know me for all the bad reasons in my past and some of you may know me as your friend or just neighboor, but i wanted to be on here to post this thread and for everyone to find out that Yes i am running for the city council in 2015 from rep ticket. I wanna bring chan...

katay · katay

I cannot believe the nerve of that creep. I was replying to certain topicson that dreadfully ridiculous so called web-site. Every time I posted the truth they deleted it and e-mailed with the most filthiest language I have ever been intoduced too. No wonder his wife was caught stealing maybe she was t...

LusOnlyVoice · LusOnlyVoice

I know that this is not a site to speak about Joe Pilchesky, however this particular topic is news right now. I do believe that Mr. Pilchesky should just suck it up and pay those taxes. What do you think? AG ... I totally understand if you want to take this post down.

LusOnlyVoice · LusOnlyVoice

I read with great interest in this morning TT (page 3) the article concerning the Rec Complex. I think that it is about time the the city give something to the children. We complain when they hang on corners ... we complain ... when they sit around playing video games ... we complain just about all of the t...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

Here's a topic to discuss: The Federal Govnerment is set to announce that it will be taking a major stake in the financial services company CitiBank. On a local level, Pennsylvania-based department store chain Boscov's has been promised aid from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and from several l...

LusOnlyVoice · LusOnlyVoice

Does anyone have any ideas on how we can breath some life into this place ... should we begin picking the "Hot Topic" of the week? Is there something that we can and should be doing to generate interest in this site??? Anyone have any ideas ... Ag I know this is your baby ... but somehow I think we...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

Mayor Doherty's second term ends in 2009, and he has already stated that he intends to run for election. What are your thoughts on his chances and on how could oppose him? Here are my two and a half cents: Doherty's Chances I'd say there is a better than 70% chance he will be re-elected, if only due to a lack...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

Interesting article in today's Scranton Times: Latin Dance Club Zoning Rejection The question is this: do you feel that there is any form of racist intent behind this decision? Is there any kind of growing discomfort with Scranton's growing Latin-American community? Interestingly enough, as a n...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

The question is this: Is Lou Barletta a hero for fighting against illegal immigration, or is he a zero for latching onto a "cause celeb" with hardcore conservatives just to win votes and raise money? Here's my two cents: Mayor Barletta is not a stupid man. In fact, he's smart enough to know t...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

Several news sources have been reporting that Barack Obama has picked Delaware Senator and Scranton native Joe Biden as his VP running mate. What are your thoiughts? Does this help or hurt the ticket? Are you more or less likely for vote for Barack Obama now? Here's my two cents: It's a good, solid pick...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

First, by way of disclaimer, my wife is a teacher in the Scranton School District and accordingly is a member of the SFT. While that would have the tendency to make me pro-union, I'm really not, and in fact my wife isn't either. My view has always been that unions are what an organization gets when they fa...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

We've all seen this story... ...several weeks ago two female police officers came to Chief Elliot to request overtime ...in the presence five witnesses, Chief Elliot referred to the officers as "Overtime Whores" ...after an investigation by Public Safety Director Hays, the Mayor dec...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

As a voter, what are you most concerned about on a local, state and national level? What are your priorities? Here are mine: Local - Since I live in Scranton, taxes are my #1 issue. Now I realize that, while the wage tax is high in Scranton, property taxes are somewhat lower than other areas (such as the Ab...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

This story has been all over the place, but here's a link to an article in the Scranton Times Senator Mellow Board Appointment As a member of the Board of Directors (BoD), Senator Mellow will have an obligation to act and vote in accordance with the best interests of BCBSNEPA. As a State Senator, Senato...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

Who are you leaning towards voting for and why? I am really not sure. Here are the positives and negatives as I see them for both candidates: John McCain Positives - - A genuine American hero who served his country with honor - By all accounts a stand-up, regular guy - Lots of experience/knows how Washin...

LusOnlyVoice · LusOnlyVoice

I read this article in the Scranton T/T with great interest this morning. (article in it's entirety can be viewed at the TT web site http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19797632&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6) Stricken firefighter denied c...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

As quoted from the Catholic Light, June 19, 2008 edition (page 2): "Fair and reasonable employment and the rights of workers to organize are principles that have long been recognized and supported by the Catholic Church." I have never been in a union, I question whether teachers should b...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

At the risk of avoiding too much detail, I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the implementation of Scranton's Recovery Plan. Now I know that with something like this the "devil is in the details", but at the risk of making some generalizations, here are my thoughts: "Ma...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

Interesting editorial in today's Scranton Times. Link to it here => July 7th Editorial. I find this interesting in two ways: First, this isn't over complimentary to Mayor Doherty... " illustrates that Scranton has failed to develop a comprehensive vision..." This seems to fly in th...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

I read this in yesterday's Sunday Times... July 13, 2008 Article, Diocese of Scranton ...and I found it to be very disturbing. The notion that an organization can be responsible for auditing itself and then claim that it is in full compliance with something as serious as policies designed to protec...

LusOnlyVoice · LusOnlyVoice

Has anyone seen the Flyer put out by Senator Mellow? Anyway I received this flyer in my mail yesterday ... I have to say the it was full of good things (if it's all true). Very informational and helpful ... anyway ... in that flyer was a paragraph concering the reintroduction of Senate Bill 20, this is wha...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

Here's something to ponder: Who do you consider to be NEPA's political "Rising Star" and "Sinking Stone"? Note that the stone has to be sinking, not sunk (which, for example, is how I would describe Bob Cordaro). Also note that this doesn't have to be someone you necessarily li...

Agamemnon · Agamemnon

What are your thoughts on the impact the University of Scranton has on the community? My two cents: Property Taxes - If you look at things purely from a property tax revenue perspective, there is no doubt that the University has not had a positive impact. You do wonder though, given the nature of at leas...

LusOnlyVoice · **Posts:** 158

Moved from PD to the SPDB: Glenn Cashuric Veteran Member Posts: 158 Date: Sun Jun 22 11:00 AM, 2008 Views: 7 - Moderate -Ban IPDelete PostReport SpamRE: "ScrantonPoliticalDiscussionBoard" -- Ag I deleted the forum here and moved all the posts! Chuckie Costanzo will have his biggest pro...

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	STICKY: Welcome (Preview) WELCOME TO THE FORUM We hope that you enjoy the time you spend here and that you come back often. Before posting, we do ask that you take a few moments to read the Rules of Conduct. Our intention is to create and maintain an environment where people can express themselves on a variety of topics in a respect...	Agamemnon	1	408	Fri Jul 18 9:03 AM, 2008 by Thursday's Child
	Fuel prices (Preview) This isn't a "Scranton Politics" question, but it's adversely affecting all of us. I'm just wondering how the outrageous fuel prices are affecting you. Should we be drilling in Alaska for crude oil? Should we be drilling locally for natural gas? Personally, I'm re-thinking the SUV I bou...	Thursday's Child	18	812	Sat Jun 21 1:02 AM, 2014 by PolishAdam
	New Candidate for Scranton City Council in 2015!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!! (Preview) Hello Friends and Neighboors, Many of you might know me for all the bad reasons in my past and some of you may know me as your friend or just neighboor, but i wanted to be on here to post this thread and for everyone to find out that Yes i am running for the city council in 2015 from rep ticket. I wanna bring chan...	PolishAdam	1	368	Fri Jun 20 9:33 PM, 2014 by PolishAdam
	Why is Joe P. even thinking that he is a man. Real men do not speak to women the way he does, (Preview) I cannot believe the nerve of that creep. I was replying to certain topicson that dreadfully ridiculous so called web-site. Every time I posted the truth they deleted it and e-mailed with the most filthiest language I have ever been intoduced too. No wonder his wife was caught stealing maybe she was t...	katay	1	546	Fri Jun 20 1:04 AM, 2014 by PolishAdam
	HOT TOPIC: What are your thoughts on the lawsuit brought by Joe Pilchesky against TT reporter and City Council Woman??? (Preview) I know that this is not a site to speak about Joe Pilchesky, however this particular topic is news right now. I do believe that Mr. Pilchesky should just suck it up and pay those taxes. What do you think? AG ... I totally understand if you want to take this post down.	LusOnlyVoice	0	519	Mon Mar 2 5:15 AM, 2009 by LusOnlyVoice
	What are your thoughts on the rec complex being built by the SPD? (Preview) I read with great interest in this morning TT (page 3) the article concerning the Rec Complex. I think that it is about time the the city give something to the children. We complain when they hang on corners ... we complain ... when they sit around playing video games ... we complain just about all of the t...	LusOnlyVoice	0	494	Mon Dec 15 8:10 AM, 2008 by LusOnlyVoice
	11-24 Hot Topic: Government Bailouts...Your Thoughts? (Preview) Here's a topic to discuss: The Federal Govnerment is set to announce that it will be taking a major stake in the financial services company CitiBank. On a local level, Pennsylvania-based department store chain Boscov's has been promised aid from the Commonwealth of Pennsylvania and from several l...	Agamemnon	4	734	Mon Dec 15 4:55 AM, 2008 by Agamemnon
	This place needs some life -- Ideas to save this place are most welcome! (Preview) Does anyone have any ideas on how we can breath some life into this place ... should we begin picking the "Hot Topic" of the week? Is there something that we can and should be doing to generate interest in this site??? Anyone have any ideas ... Ag I know this is your baby ... but somehow I think we...	LusOnlyVoice	2	517	Mon Nov 24 7:37 AM, 2008 by LusOnlyVoice
	Mayor Doherty's Chances for Reelection (Preview) Mayor Doherty's second term ends in 2009, and he has already stated that he intends to run for election. What are your thoughts on his chances and on how could oppose him? Here are my two and a half cents: Doherty's Chances I'd say there is a better than 70% chance he will be re-elected, if only due to a lack...	Agamemnon	13	807	Tue Sep 30 6:31 AM, 2008 by Glenn Cashuric
	Latin Dance Club Rejection: Racism In Scranton? (Preview) Interesting article in today's Scranton Times: Latin Dance Club Zoning Rejection The question is this: do you feel that there is any form of racist intent behind this decision? Is there any kind of growing discomfort with Scranton's growing Latin-American community? Interestingly enough, as a n...	Agamemnon	2	591	Tue Sep 30 6:28 AM, 2008 by Glenn Cashuric
	Lou Barletta: Hero or Zero? (Preview) The question is this: Is Lou Barletta a hero for fighting against illegal immigration, or is he a zero for latching onto a "cause celeb" with hardcore conservatives just to win votes and raise money? Here's my two cents: Mayor Barletta is not a stupid man. In fact, he's smart enough to know t...	Agamemnon	10	722	Tue Sep 30 6:26 AM, 2008 by Glenn Cashuric
	Scranton Native Joe Biden Selected as Obama's Running Mate...Your Thoughts? (Preview) Several news sources have been reporting that Barack Obama has picked Delaware Senator and Scranton native Joe Biden as his VP running mate. What are your thoiughts? Does this help or hurt the ticket? Are you more or less likely for vote for Barack Obama now? Here's my two cents: It's a good, solid pick...	Agamemnon	3	427	Tue Aug 26 3:45 AM, 2008 by LusOnlyVoice
	Will Scranton Teachers Strike? (Preview) First, by way of disclaimer, my wife is a teacher in the Scranton School District and accordingly is a member of the SFT. While that would have the tendency to make me pro-union, I'm really not, and in fact my wife isn't either. My view has always been that unions are what an organization gets when they fa...	Agamemnon	1	393	Tue Aug 19 4:42 AM, 2008 by LusOnlyVoice
	Scranton Police Chief David Elliot & His "Overtime Whores" Comment (Preview) We've all seen this story... ...several weeks ago two female police officers came to Chief Elliot to request overtime ...in the presence five witnesses, Chief Elliot referred to the officers as "Overtime Whores" ...after an investigation by Public Safety Director Hays, the Mayor dec...	Agamemnon	4	609	Mon Aug 18 8:27 AM, 2008 by Thursday's Child
	Question: As A Voter, What Are You Most Concerned About? (Preview) As a voter, what are you most concerned about on a local, state and national level? What are your priorities? Here are mine: Local - Since I live in Scranton, taxes are my #1 issue. Now I realize that, while the wage tax is high in Scranton, property taxes are somewhat lower than other areas (such as the Ab...	Agamemnon	1	454	Thu Aug 14 4:53 AM, 2008 by LusOnlyVoice
	Senator Mellow and the Blue Cross/Blue Shield of NEPA Board (Preview) This story has been all over the place, but here's a link to an article in the Scranton Times Senator Mellow Board Appointment As a member of the Board of Directors (BoD), Senator Mellow will have an obligation to act and vote in accordance with the best interests of BCBSNEPA. As a State Senator, Senato...	Agamemnon	7	1305	Mon Aug 11 6:59 AM, 2008 by Agamemnon
	Obama or McCain? (Preview) Who are you leaning towards voting for and why? I am really not sure. Here are the positives and negatives as I see them for both candidates: John McCain Positives - - A genuine American hero who served his country with honor - By all accounts a stand-up, regular guy - Lots of experience/knows how Washin...	Agamemnon	10	548	Thu Jul 31 7:36 AM, 2008 by Thursday's Child
	What are your thoughts on Heart Attacks and Workers' Comp? (Preview) I read this article in the Scranton T/T with great interest this morning. (article in it's entirety can be viewed at the TT web site http://www.thetimes-tribune.com/site/news.cfm?newsid=19797632&BRD=2185&PAG=461&dept_id=415898&rfi=6) Stricken firefighter denied c...	LusOnlyVoice	9	676	Thu Jul 24 4:58 AM, 2008 by LusOnlyVoice
	Unionization & Catholic School Teachers (Preview) As quoted from the Catholic Light, June 19, 2008 edition (page 2): "Fair and reasonable employment and the rights of workers to organize are principles that have long been recognized and supported by the Catholic Church." I have never been in a union, I question whether teachers should b...	Agamemnon	15	1118	Sat Jul 19 4:16 PM, 2008 by Agamemnon
	General Thoughts On The Recovery Plan (Preview) At the risk of avoiding too much detail, I was wondering what everyone's thoughts are on the implementation of Scranton's Recovery Plan. Now I know that with something like this the "devil is in the details", but at the risk of making some generalizations, here are my thoughts: "Ma...	Agamemnon	4	469	Fri Jul 18 8:57 AM, 2008 by Thursday's Child
	Trade You An Old Gas Station for a Donut Shop (Preview) Interesting editorial in today's Scranton Times. Link to it here => July 7th Editorial. I find this interesting in two ways: First, this isn't over complimentary to Mayor Doherty... " illustrates that Scranton has failed to develop a comprehensive vision..." This seems to fly in th...	Agamemnon	2	411	Fri Jul 18 7:58 AM, 2008 by Thursday's Child
	This Might Be A Sensitive Topic, But - Diocese of Scranton's Reponse to Sex Scandals (Preview) I read this in yesterday's Sunday Times... July 13, 2008 Article, Diocese of Scranton ...and I found it to be very disturbing. The notion that an organization can be responsible for auditing itself and then claim that it is in full compliance with something as serious as policies designed to protec...	Agamemnon	0	454	Mon Jul 14 6:38 AM, 2008 by Agamemnon
	What are your thougts on Senate Bill 20, Concerning School Strikes? (Preview) Has anyone seen the Flyer put out by Senator Mellow? Anyway I received this flyer in my mail yesterday ... I have to say the it was full of good things (if it's all true). Very informational and helpful ... anyway ... in that flyer was a paragraph concering the reintroduction of Senate Bill 20, this is wha...	LusOnlyVoice	13	631	Wed Jul 9 4:09 AM, 2008 by LusOnlyVoice
	Your Thoughts: NEPA's Political Rising Star & Sinking Stone (Preview) Here's something to ponder: Who do you consider to be NEPA's political "Rising Star" and "Sinking Stone"? Note that the stone has to be sinking, not sunk (which, for example, is how I would describe Bob Cordaro). Also note that this doesn't have to be someone you necessarily li...	Agamemnon	7	569	Fri Jul 4 8:30 AM, 2008 by Agamemnon
	The University of Scranton: Asset or Liability? (Preview) What are your thoughts on the impact the University of Scranton has on the community? My two cents: Property Taxes - If you look at things purely from a property tax revenue perspective, there is no doubt that the University has not had a positive impact. You do wonder though, given the nature of at leas...	Agamemnon	4	480	Mon Jun 30 4:12 AM, 2008 by LusOnlyVoice
	Chuckie Costanzo will have his biggest problem with the I.R.S. (Preview) Moved from PD to the SPDB: Glenn Cashuric Veteran Member Posts: 158 Date: Sun Jun 22 11:00 AM, 2008 Views: 7 - Moderate -Ban IPDelete PostReport SpamRE: "ScrantonPoliticalDiscussionBoard" -- Ag I deleted the forum here and moved all the posts! Chuckie Costanzo will have his biggest pro...	LusOnlyVoice	4	517	Mon Jun 23 9:12 AM, 2008 by Agamemnon
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