tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post635084808799427459..comments2023-10-15T08:44:46.842-04:00Comments on The People's Republic of Pittsburgh: Tube City AlmanacRichmond K. Turnerhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/05352144240244956283noreply@blogger.comBlogger19125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-6991472120747597972007-03-22T16:50:00.000-04:002007-03-22T16:50:00.000-04:00Thanks for the plug and the kind words, Admiral --...Thanks for the plug and the kind words, Admiral --- I don't have a blog roll right now, but I'll make sure to mention you.<BR/><BR/>Keep up the good work. I understand you once commanded the U.S.S. Jason, which if you don't mind me saying, sir, is a fine name for a ship.Jason Togyerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07065480675704305601noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-88879815040134027762007-03-18T16:50:00.000-04:002007-03-18T16:50:00.000-04:00Not to point out the obvious, but Mr. Dowd's name ...Not to point out the obvious, but Mr. Dowd's name has never appeared in a single post anywhere here at <EM>The People's Republic</EM>. I've never discussed him or his opponent even once. I know very little about either man, but I am quite weary of seeing Mr. Dowd's name brought up in response to posts that have absolutely nothing to do with him.<BR/><BR/>For crying out loud, if you have such a Richmond K. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352144240244956283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-48579595367982250962007-03-18T15:38:00.000-04:002007-03-18T15:38:00.000-04:00I seen Patrick Dowds name in this thread and wante...I seen Patrick Dowds name in this thread and wanted to add that at the meeting last night he told his crowd of 14, 6 of whom lived outside of the district, that Bodack has voted against the Police every chance he could. If this is true I guess Bodack getting the endorsement of the Pittsburgh Police Officers must be wrong.<BR/><BR/>Also Dowd said that Bodack has so much control over Lawrenceville Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-11041355959623499802007-03-18T14:59:00.000-04:002007-03-18T14:59:00.000-04:00"The legacy of Bob O'Connor" - you've got to be ki..."The legacy of Bob O'Connor" - you've got to be kidding me? With all due respect for the deceased, Bob left the City with Denny Regan, Dick Skrinjar, Marlene Cassidy and Yarone Zober in charge - hardly a thing to be revered. Whatever good he did in his few short months in office will forever be tainted by this in the minds of many.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-52659953305304643622007-03-18T13:32:00.000-04:002007-03-18T13:32:00.000-04:00Why, Matt! You couldn't possibly be suggesting th...Why, Matt! You couldn't possibly be suggesting that there isn't a "clear cut winner" this time around, could you?Richmond K. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352144240244956283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-2687755341297489862007-03-18T12:55:00.000-04:002007-03-18T12:55:00.000-04:00Don't lump in Ben Woods with Bob O'Connors last ca...Don't lump in Ben Woods with Bob O'Connors last campaign. He was only with him because he knew he was with a clear cut winner. <BR/><BR/>No one should ever offend the legacy of Bob O'Connor by even suggesting that Woods was ever an insider or anything like that.<BR/><BR/>Let's clear something else up. Dennis Regan did not "work the halls" for Mayor Ravenstahl on endorsement day. He was there Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-85917496811842930472007-03-18T12:25:00.000-04:002007-03-18T12:25:00.000-04:00"Woods, Endorsement mailings,website propaganda" ...<I> "Woods, Endorsement mailings,website propaganda"</I> <BR/><BR/>Anon, I appreciate your attempt to make arguments but, to do that persuasively, you must bolster your case. <BR/><BR/>1. Ben Woods, if you followed discussion on this matter, did the same for Bob O'Connor in '05 as he is doing for Peduto, and likely much less. Though I agree that he ain't no girlscout, neither is Dennis "Skiphttps://www.blogger.com/profile/16611392939372698371noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-89143580023114710952007-03-18T12:23:00.000-04:002007-03-18T12:23:00.000-04:00Edi agree..at least get a blogger id with an email...Ed<BR/>i agree..at least get a blogger id with an email so we can keep a mental roster..thatway we can also keep a dialogue with the same individual.Smittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139334681820382879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-7057727980169288962007-03-18T01:22:00.000-04:002007-03-18T01:22:00.000-04:00"Quit hating and start trying to work within the s...<EM>"Quit hating and start trying to work within the system, all you do is alienate those that want to hear and work with you when you are so filled with hate."</EM><BR/><BR/>That's the money quote, folks. You'd think we were talking actual Barbarians at the gate instead of a primary election.<BR/><BR/>God forbid anyone should not want to vote for an ACDC endorsed candidate.<BR/><BR/>How dare youMariahttps://www.blogger.com/profile/10439330154875628083noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-71711110819869155902007-03-17T22:38:00.000-04:002007-03-17T22:38:00.000-04:00Not every body wants to establish a google-able pr...Not every body wants to establish a google-able presence on the web. I can understand that. <BR/><BR/>I kinda wish all these anonymous commenter’s would at least sign their comments with a nickname. Makes me want to tie a bell on ‘em to keep track of ‘em. <BR/><BR/>Um, maybe a different color bell for each …<BR/>Er… (metaphor gone bad)<BR/><BR/>(more fake Irish whiskey … Happy Saint P’s day …)<EdHeathhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/09109361235271107574noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-32557844671972407182007-03-17T22:37:00.000-04:002007-03-17T22:37:00.000-04:00One last thoughtIf I were the City Clerk, responsi...One last thought<BR/><BR/>If I were the City Clerk, responsible for doing my job in a professional manner, I would be offended by Patrick Dowds campaign managers alligations that I "lost" a legal document of importance.<BR/><BR/>If found to be untrue, this claim would show a total lack of integrity and ability to accept responsibility.<BR/><BR/>It would also show that the careers and feelings of Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-68799659310431837242007-03-17T22:32:00.000-04:002007-03-17T22:32:00.000-04:00I cant speak for Mayor Ravenstahl but sometimes wh...I cant speak for Mayor Ravenstahl but sometimes what your looking for is already in front of your face. I see many people on this site that are fed up with the machine, who do you think is one of the longest tenured councilman, Peduto.<BR/><BR/>Dowd is out in my neighborhood spreading flat out lies about Bodacks record while trying not to answer why he voted the way he did on the School Board. ByAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-24946632134832090452007-03-17T20:20:00.000-04:002007-03-17T20:20:00.000-04:00"the real Admiral Turner and I share something in ..."the real Admiral Turner and I share something in our military careers that I happen to be enormously proud of."<BR/><BR/>Let me guess ... both of you command DUKW boats? That would narrow down your secret identity a great deal!<BR/><BR/>I have a question for Anonymous 7:47 ... how would you classify Luke, politically? To hear you describe it, he's opposed to progressivism at the very least.Bram Reichbaumhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05620172942925293407noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-73330375876973936912007-03-17T14:19:00.000-04:002007-03-17T14:19:00.000-04:00JP...toucheJP...toucheSmittyhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/07139334681820382879noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-46728346918787619612007-03-17T09:21:00.000-04:002007-03-17T09:21:00.000-04:00I'm not sure what to say about a person who leaves...I'm not sure what to say about a person who leaves a comment anonymously while questioning the manhood of someone who writes under a pseudonym.Jonathan Pottshttps://www.blogger.com/profile/18433924194960127561noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-31741267730176502532007-03-17T08:47:00.000-04:002007-03-17T08:47:00.000-04:00No, the Admiral would be running this website unde...No, the Admiral would be running this website under his own name. He was a real man. As for running ASW sweeps in the straights, how many subs did you come upon?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-73346415135520448382007-03-16T21:30:00.000-04:002007-03-16T21:30:00.000-04:00Whoever suggested that I am a "progressive"? I've...Whoever suggested that I am a "progressive"? I've never described myself using any sort of political classification whatsoever, other than noting that I am reasonably conservative (with a little "c", as my British friends would say) in some of my views. I'm no fan of political labels. I'm no fan of political parties. And I won't thank for trying to slap a label or a party affiliation of any Richmond K. Turnerhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/05352144240244956283noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-55663878185648308272007-03-16T21:02:00.000-04:002007-03-16T21:02:00.000-04:00I suggest Richard Simmons or Richard SantorumI suggest Richard Simmons or Richard SantorumAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-8845240845325702264.post-32777626604873990892007-03-16T20:47:00.000-04:002007-03-16T20:47:00.000-04:00I thought progressives were anti-war. Whats the de...I thought progressives were anti-war. Whats the deal posting stuff under the name of a dead war hero? Have a little respect and use a character that more closely resembles the views on the blog.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com