I hope that neither side compromises, let the chips fall where they will. At least the consequences will be the will of the people. Which ever side wins will know that they were one of the decision makers and are responsible for the failures or successes of their decision. I personally will vote to keep SB5, It’s time to try something new.
canfield1970, you hit the nail on the head! Forget the middle man (aka united way) if you want to give to the red cross give directly to the red cross, if you want to give to the urban league give directly to the urban league. Forget the middle man send your bucks right to the agency you want to support. My own opinion is that the United Way was created for corporations and businesses to feel good about themselves, that they can get their employees to give more than your employees. Charity is not a contest, give what your heart tells you, not your employer.
LtMacGowan, I agree with you, I don't care about his personal behavior that is not illegal. If he wants his weird habits out there for everyone to see, so be it. It is up to the voters in his district to decide to keep him or not. The problem I have with the guy is he lied, made up a story blaming others for his problem, and probably would have kept on lying if he thought he could get away with it. I think the only thing that brought out the truth was his fear of what would happen if this thing turned into a federal investigation and he lie to the feds. They’re not quite as forgiving as his constituents. He should have just told the media that it was none of their business. That’s something that the voters in his district would probably understand. But nobody wants to be lied to.
I hate to be the one to break this to Mrs. Kenner, but Western Reserve Rd does not run the entire length of Mahoning County. Close,, but it comes up about 4-5 miles short.
Okay, I hope I don’t sound too nutty here, butttttt, there seems like there should be a lot more to this story than we are being told. If I have the timeline right, she accepted this $3000 before she was the treasurer. I think she was just a democratic party hack. (Isn’t taking bribes part of that job description?) Not knowing the ongoing rate of taking bribes, doesn’t $3000 sound pretty lame, and who is this business man who would offer such a lowball bribe. I think future officials who might want to take a bribe would like to know. There has to be more to this than just a $3000 undeclared campaign donation. Don’t Ya think!!!!
Saveourcountry, I’m not sure what SB5 has to do with GM and the UAW compromise on union wages. Now I am not the most informed person on the subject, but wasn’t the current wage deduction agreed on by the company and the union as part of the governments bail out of GM . But if you think it was part of SB5 that didn’t even exists when this was agree on, please connect the dots for me, I’m willing to listen.
I have always felt that voting is not only a right and privilege it is also a responsibility. Too many want to turn voting into a video game. Make it as easy as possible, and put as little as possible effort into it. I don't think that some people understand the difference between elections and voting for some TV game show.
My first 10 years after turning 18, I was in the Air Force. I had to make an extra effort to register for a absentee ballot as well as staying connected enough back home to make my vote count. It was very gratifying for me the first time I voted on election day in person. It makes me feel like I'm doing my part in trying to make a difference.
I can't remember exactly where I heard this saying, but it rings true. "People who show up make decisions" and when you show up be sure to bring your ID.
Kasich seeks to stop union law repeal effort
I hope that neither side compromises, let the chips fall where they will. At least the consequences will be the will of the people. Which ever side wins will know that they were one of the decision makers and are responsible for the failures or successes of their decision.
I personally will vote to keep SB5, It’s time to try something new.
August 17, 2011 at 9:50 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Valley’s United Way agencies revive talk of merger
canfield1970, you hit the nail on the head! Forget the middle man (aka united way) if you want to give to the red cross give directly to the red cross, if you want to give to the urban league give directly to the urban league. Forget the middle man send your bucks right to the agency you want to support.
My own opinion is that the United Way was created for corporations and businesses to feel good about themselves, that they can get their employees to give more than your employees. Charity is not a contest, give what your heart tells you, not your employer.
August 17, 2011 at 9:35 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Will Congress approve legislation before the Tuesday debt ceiling deadline?
If the debt ceiling is not raised, I’m not sure if this is going to be a good thing or a bad thing.
It might show the left wing all the things that we can live without, and it might show the right wing all the things that we really need.
Maybe it’s time to find out?
July 28, 2011 at 8:18 p.m. permalink suggest removal
What grade would you give Mayor Jay Williams’ administration?
What does a car czar do? And does he only have czar powers over the big 3 American auto makers.
July 9, 2011 at 10:18 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Estate-tax demise will add to Boardman financial woes
There is something a little sick about planning your city's operating budget around the death of your citizens.
July 3, 2011 at 10:36 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Rep. Weiner’s resignation best thing for the country
LtMacGowan, I agree with you, I don't care about his personal behavior that is not illegal. If he wants his weird habits out there for everyone to see, so be it. It is up to the voters in his district to decide to keep him or not.
The problem I have with the guy is he lied, made up a story blaming others for his problem, and probably would have kept on lying if he thought he could get away with it. I think the only thing that brought out the truth was his fear of what would happen if this thing turned into a federal investigation and he lie to the feds. They’re not quite as forgiving as his constituents. He should have just told the media that it was none of their business. That’s something that the voters in his district would probably understand. But nobody wants to be lied to.
June 25, 2011 at 9:27 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Western Reserve Road project to begin after July 4 holiday
I hate to be the one to break this to Mrs. Kenner, but Western Reserve Rd does not run the entire length of Mahoning County. Close,, but it comes up about 4-5 miles short.
June 25, 2011 at 8:58 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Lisa Antonini resigns as Mahoning County treasurer
Okay, I hope I don’t sound too nutty here, butttttt, there seems like there should be a lot more to this story than we are being told.
If I have the timeline right, she accepted this $3000 before she was the treasurer. I think she was just a democratic party hack. (Isn’t taking bribes part of that job description?) Not knowing the ongoing rate of taking bribes, doesn’t $3000 sound pretty lame, and who is this business man who would offer such a lowball bribe. I think future officials who might want to take a bribe would like to know.
There has to be more to this than just a $3000 undeclared campaign donation. Don’t Ya think!!!!
May 16, 2011 at 8:24 p.m. permalink suggest removal
28 workers sue GM and unions
Saveourcountry, I’m not sure what SB5 has to do with GM and the UAW compromise on union wages. Now I am not the most informed person on the subject, but wasn’t the current wage deduction agreed on by the company and the union as part of the governments bail out of GM . But if you think it was part of SB5 that didn’t even exists when this was agree on, please connect the dots for me, I’m willing to listen.
May 1, 2011 at 11:33 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Senate Republicans must slow the adoption of photo-ID bill
I have always felt that voting is not only a right and privilege it is also a responsibility. Too many want to turn voting into a video game. Make it as easy as possible, and put as little as possible effort into it. I don't think that some people understand the difference between elections and voting for some TV game show.
My first 10 years after turning 18, I was in the Air Force. I had to make an extra effort to register for a absentee ballot as well as staying connected enough back home to make my vote count. It was very gratifying for me the first time I voted on election day in person. It makes me feel like I'm doing my part in trying to make a difference.
I can't remember exactly where I heard this saying, but it rings true. "People who show up make decisions" and when you show up be sure to bring your ID.
March 27, 2011 at 9:44 a.m. permalink suggest removal