tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post4053291839390529760..comments2024-01-10T08:42:45.216-05:00Comments on Gort42: Corey O'Brien for Congress?-the interviewGorthttp://www.blogger.com/profile/18353409316468830796noreply@blogger.comBlogger8125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-39853838205700270382009-05-03T19:43:00.000-04:002009-05-03T19:43:00.000-04:00Corey O'Brien may have shocked Dunmore with his co...Corey O'Brien may have shocked Dunmore with his community center, and Lackawanna County by piggy-backing Commissioner Washo into the majority, but he is a long way off from leading the United States of America through the problems that we face today.<br /><br />Corey should stop, first of all, and recognize that the United State is a world leader in early childhood developmental education. Where we fall behind is in math and sciences as our children grow older, leaving us at a severe disadvantage in the global economy.<br /><br />And his stance on the stimulus bill? Congressman Kanjorski opposed the first stimulus bill due to the obscene price tag and lack of bipartisan input. It seems odd that Commissioner O'Brien, the apparent fiscal hawk that he is, would criticize a fellow Democrat for doing his best to curb a swelling budget deficit.<br /><br />Hybrid COLT buses? If Corey were such an environmentalist he might know a little but more about the components of a hybrid vehicle. Hybrids are very efficient when they are running on flat terrain. When they are going up and down hills however, like they will be in Lackawanna County, they kick in the petrol fueled engine. <br /><br />Perhaps Corey should recognize as well that Hybrids charge using electricity... most likely from a COAL FIRED plant. Coal is by far Pennsylvania's #1 energy source. Hardly reducing the carbon footprint. Do your county and country a favor by switching the buses to natural gas; an abundant fuel source in the United States with far cleaner emissions.<br /><br />I applaud Corey's (and Commissioner Washo's) willingness to embrace new technologies, however, Corey must be aware of both sides of the coin if he is going to use his "Green record" as a centerpiece of his campaign.<br /><br />Finally, Corey needs to articulate his platform if he plans on supplanting an incumbent Congressman in a primary. For being a lawyer Corey is oddly inarticulate and quick to ramble.<br /><br />I will support any candidate as long as he or she is the best candidate for the job. Commissioner O'Brien, you have a long way to go if you are to earn my vote.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-70681055830293933502009-05-02T11:38:00.000-04:002009-05-02T11:38:00.000-04:00Wow, he sure dodged the question about being a soc...Wow, he sure dodged the question about being a social conservative. Does he oppose a woman's right to choice? Does he think gay couples deserve equality? Can anyone who read his answer tell?<br /><br />By the way, folks following PA politics might want to drop by a live blogging session I'm doing tomorrow with Joe Sestak at Firedoglake (4pm). We invited him to come over at chat about being the lead spokesperson for changing the military's Don't Ask, Don't Tell policy but we'll also be talking about Snarlin' Arlen's registration switch and... Joe's future. Bring some questionsDownWithTyrannyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10867460571053802886noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-62343944317760951142009-05-01T10:27:00.000-04:002009-05-01T10:27:00.000-04:00Who cares? Kanjorski is a lying thief. Good riddan...Who cares? Kanjorski is a lying thief. Good riddance to him.<br /><br />Kanjorski's vote on the stimulus was offensive. He had no problem championing the bailout though, then again that's where all of his contributions and gifts come from, so it makes sense.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-37012356541215654762009-04-30T22:51:00.000-04:002009-04-30T22:51:00.000-04:00Didn't Corey O'Brien notice all these things about...Didn't Corey O'Brien notice all these things about Congressman Kanjorski way back in November (five months ago as of this post)?<br /><br />What a tool. An ambitious tool, but a tool nonetheless.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-6528193133130069612009-04-30T18:50:00.000-04:002009-04-30T18:50:00.000-04:00Glad there's someone new willing to put their time...Glad there's someone new willing to put their time and effort into unseating an undeserved and dynasty of corruption.<br /><br />Kanjorski thinks a hybrid is a ladyboy.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-56416360574320392562009-04-30T15:32:00.000-04:002009-04-30T15:32:00.000-04:00O'Brien states that other people can judge Kanjo's...O'Brien states that other people can judge Kanjo's ethics but Corey already meade it clear that he has no problem with Kanjo's actions as a congressman. He didn't have any problem with Kanjo's “ethical lapses” when he stood next to him on election night. It also didn't stop him from aggressively campaigning for Kanjo leading up to the election. There are many things the people of NEPA will tolerate but a HYPOCRITE is not one of them.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-3575700588408430682009-04-30T10:32:00.000-04:002009-04-30T10:32:00.000-04:00Go Corey !!! Nice catch on this interview with Cor...Go Corey !!! Nice catch on this interview with Corey O'Brien Gort. Keep up the good work !!! Here is a link to a YouTube video of a Fox news report on Kanjorski's ethical lapses.<br /><br /><br />http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=ho47cZ0LG7UKanjo Watchernoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-12341882.post-31089863980771743712009-04-30T08:09:00.000-04:002009-04-30T08:09:00.000-04:00Kanjo will be very, very difficult to beat. He wi...Kanjo will be very, very difficult to beat. He will raise a ton of money (I think O'Brien will struggle in this area) and he has received some excellent national and local press regarding his efforts to deal with the financial crisis. <br /><br />I also don't think it very smart for O'Brien to refer to Kanjo as being old and needing to go (in his twilight years??). Look at the demo's in the region - they will see O'Brien as very young and inexperienced.<br /><br />But, but, but, Kanjo can be beaten because of his Samsonite baggage. It will take a great ground game and some big mistakes by Kanjo (which he has delivered in the past).Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com