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Re: Healy orders Fulop campaign to stop running ads featuring Dwek

#61

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The Mayor's campaign has insisted that the Jersey City Board of Education pay his campaign's legal fees for his fruitless fishing expedition. So our children have to foot the bill for Healy's campaign trick.

The taxpayers of Jersey City footed the bill for the Healy campaign?s frivolous lawsuit over whether Chico can use the name he as used for his entire life on the ballot.

I wonder who will pay for this lawsuit?

Posted on: 2013/4/23 17:21

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Re: Healy orders Fulop campaign to stop running ads featuring Dwek

#62

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JCCheerleader wrote:
I think it's a mistake on Fulop's part to take this tactic. He was winning hands down until he decided to focus on an event the FBI decided not to pursue.

I wish it were true that Fulop is winning hands down, but you underestimate the strength of the machine, the cost of apathy and the risks of overconfidence. The race is very tight and can still go either way.

As I noted below, it was not Fulop's choice to go this way, but once Healy tried to paint Fulop as just another corrupt politician, he had to fight back.

Posted on: 2013/4/23 16:01

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Re: Healy orders Fulop campaign to stop running ads featuring Dwek

#63

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Fulop didn't run these ads until Healy sent a mailer out accusing Fulop of corruption in connection with the Board of Education. I think "What Is Steve Fulop Hiding?" was the headline on the mailer.

As predicted, the Board of Education fishing expedition has produced nothing except legal bills which Healy has the nerve to insist the Board of Education must pay, not Healy's campaign

He had the opportunity to keep the campaign constructive by following Fulop's lead and focusing on the issues, but instead he threw faux mud. I can't believe he has the shamelessness to cry foul when Fulop fights back.

What a loser.

Posted on: 2013/4/23 2:10

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Re: Dan is still Dan

#64

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MightyOz wrote:

Isn't the point not about who's offended, but by what it reveals about Healy's attitude to most of the city?

He claims to be able to do the best job for everyone - but when he's among his loyal followers it's straight US vs THEM.

And he acts the same way as Mayor. His actual agenda is to care about the developers, the county pols, the HCDO faithful. For everybody else he'll show up to your event and sing a song, but forget it when it comes to funding or legislation or keeping a sound eye on the budget.

I can't get how anybody would try to defend or explain this one away. It's not just Healy's dis of newcomers - it's the way this translates into how his administration functions.

It also speaks to his character and the strength of his case for re-election. The interloper comment should be viewed in the context of telling the teachers and firefighters that they will lose their jobs if Fulop wins. Anyone so willing to use fear and misinformation to win doesn't deserve to.

Posted on: 2013/4/19 18:46

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Re: What's in a name? Jersey City council candidate says everyone knows him as 'Chico'

#65

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What a waste of time. I can see objecting if he wanted to be listed as Khemraj "Honest" Ramchal, but what is wrong with using the actual name he is known by? What was the harm the Mayor's side was seeking to prevent? Just petty harassment.

Posted on: 2013/3/28 22:31

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Re: Construction at Colgate Clock

#66

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The park was designed long ago. IIRC most of it is going to be a soccer field.

Posted on: 2013/3/28 4:05

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Re: Construction at Colgate Clock

#67

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Or maybe they finally settled who has to pay for the park that is going there.

Posted on: 2013/3/27 22:50

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Re: NYC parking ticket - seeking advice

#68

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I contested the first ticket I had online. I won. I have a few more during the period a couple of years ago when the city was rabid about it. I was given "parking" tickets twice for blocking an intersection at the Holland Tunnel approach. Nothing since that period.

Posted on: 2013/3/27 22:48

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Re: Steven Fulop for Mayor - MAY 14, 2013 JERSEY CITY ELECTION

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Democrat Steven Fulop has fought tirelessly for reform in Jersey City government, at first as a lonely voice on the City Council, but with persistence and hard work, now as the leader of a coalition that has reformed the Board of Education and has the majority of the City Council. This election is an opportunity to finally end the crony system of government and bring professionalism, integrity and discipline to our city's leadership.

I have wondered how a person could have the fortitude to take on the notorious Hudson County political machine, making slow and steady progress over many years. Why take on such a burden? How can he tolerate the frustration and set-backs?

The answer is character.

Steve was a Wall St. trader when the World Trade Center was attacked. Many professionals talked tough in those days. Steve quit to join the marines. He went to Iraq. That shows courage and a rare dedication to service.

Steve is a triathlete. That is impressive enough, but he has endured the ultimate test in that sport, the Ironman Triathlon--a all-day race that consists of a 2.4 mile swim followed immediately by a 115 mile bicycle race followed immediately by a full marathon--a 26.2 mile run. No stops. That shows a determination and fortitude most of us can't even imagine.

There are a lot of plans being put forth in this campaign. Steve has published his and they are impressive. The Mayor promises that he will get around to accomplishing many of the same things in his third term. Ultimately it may seem that it doesn't much matter who wins. But that is not true.

Remember character. Our current mayor seeks re-election despite the fact that many of his close political associates were arrested for corruption in fundraising for his last campaign. Some of them are still in prison. Healy barely managed to avoid indictment himself.

I'm sure Jerry Healy is a great guy to have a many beers with at Healy's Tavern. He seems like a nice guy. He had the good instincts to serve as Obama's state campaign chairman in 2008. He's bought back some guns. But people in Jersey City can look around them and see that many of our day-to-day problems have not been addressed in the past decade that he has been our mayor.

It's clearly time for fresh ideas, fresh energy and new leadership. We are fortunate to have an outstanding public servant to take us forward. We are fortunate to have Steven Fulop.

Posted on: 2013/3/24 17:54

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H-Parker

Re: Mechanics of the mayoral election

#70

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It's a city-wide popular vote. I've never heard of a city that has an electoral-college-type system. I doubt it would be constitutional.

Posted on: 2013/3/24 16:39

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Re: What's being built across from the hoboken motorcycle club and...

#71

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Van Leer Place

http://www.nj.com/hudson/index.ssf/20 ... he-art_green_develop.html

Posted on: 2013/3/20 18:18

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Re: What's in a name? Jersey City council candidate says everyone knows him as 'Chico'

#72

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What possible public policy harm could it do to have the name Chico on the ballot?

The "Doctor" example is very different.

Posted on: 2013/3/20 18:11

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Re: Extreme Right Winger On Healy Ticket

#73

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The members of his congregation may want his love. The rest of us are entitled to his respect if he wants to be a public servant. He teaches that women should be subservient and gays are morally corrupt. He's entitled to his beliefs and we are entitled to our reactions to them.

Posted on: 2013/3/20 17:53

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Re: What's being built across from the hoboken motorcycle club and...

#74

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The 2nd st. Light Rail stop is not new.

I believe JC is building a park and walkway that will connect the 2nd St stop to to the redevelopment area on the other side of the tracks. Then: More condos!!

Posted on: 2013/3/20 3:21

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Re: Extreme Right Winger On Healy Ticket

#75

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LimpiarElSucio wrote:
This church really is a regressive group, the type that you dont want to believe is in a place as liberal and educated as northern new jersey/nyc. Truly a step away from snake handler churches. Belief that not just those who don't believe in jesus goes to hell but that catholics (since they believe in the "wrong jesus") go to hell as well. Talk about preaching intolerance in a city where over half of the population is catholic, muslim, budhist, or jewish.

http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=RVDKSK2J_Ps

Don't forget our Hindus.

Posted on: 2013/3/18 18:20

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Re: Parking lot on 9th and Erie - door always open!

#76

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While keying may be too extreme for most of us, a carton of eggs may come in handy.

Posted on: 2013/3/18 18:18

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Re: Cracked street on Jersey and Newark

#77

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Althea wrote:
However, I am the first to admit that it could very well have some link to Blackwater.

Thank you! I thought I was getting paranoid.

Posted on: 2013/3/18 18:16

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Re: PRESERVATION OF POWERHOUSE TO BEGIN

#78

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jcguy05 wrote:

how can the city let something in this condition sit in a in-demand valuable area for years without any plan is beyond my understanding of politics. If it was sold to a developer force them to build it per the original agreement or take it back, if the city owns it then auction it off to someone to build there and collect taxes from it.

Land development is far more a matter of business than it is of politics. The economy has not been right for any major development since 2008 but that seems to be changing quickly.

I believe the city did have some leverage over the developer of the Monaco and gave them an ultimatum to build or lose some variance or abatement. So that building was built despite the economy.

Posted on: 2013/3/18 2:02

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Re: PRESERVATION OF POWERHOUSE TO BEGIN

#79

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They are going to have to remove the smokestacks from the Powerhouse because they were recently determined to be unstable. I imagine that is what the activity you mention is about.

Posted on: 2013/3/17 18:36

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Re: Extreme Right Winger On Healy Ticket

#80

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No it's about suppressing the Christian vote? You are determined to feel victimized.

Posted on: 2013/3/17 2:15

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Re: Extreme Right Winger On Healy Ticket

#81

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You keep repeating that people are attacking the man when that is not happening. It seems to me you believe any questions about his religious views and how they may affect his conduct in office are an attack. You also seem to regard voicing opposition to his religious views as an attack. If you speak for the Reverend, he needs a much thicker skin if he wants to be involved in Hudson County politics.

Posted on: 2013/3/16 3:50

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Re: Extreme Right Winger On Healy Ticket

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Yvonne wrote:
In the confines of the Faulkner Act, what can this reverend or any reverend do that would violate his oath as councilperson? Is voting on a street closing religious? Is voting on the budget religious? Is voting on the Police contract religious? Is bonding money to repair city's streets religious? I do not live in Ward D, but honestly, I would probably vote for him because he is being attacked my members of jclist for his religious beliefs. If I feel that way, can you imagine how people in Ward D feels? I am saying this even though I know and like Connors. Connors is a fine person, but I am angry that a person is being attack for his religious belief.

Rev. Gonzalez's church's CORE MISSION is to revolutionize schools and government in JERSEY CITY. He wants to "turn the city upside down." You can't logically have the goal of transforming a particular city into an expression of your vision of Christ and claim that your religious agenda is not relevant to seeking a role in that city's government.

I don't believe religious leadership disqualifies a candidate. I do believe the voters are entitled to ask questions, especially when the leader takes positions with respect to the role of women and the rights of women and gay people that are extreme and proclaims his mission is to bring his religious vision to an entire city.

Posted on: 2013/3/15 22:24

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Re: Extreme Right Winger On Healy Ticket

#83

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murican wrote:
Really H-Parker? It is extremely unusual for a religious leader to seek public office in this country.

How quickly we forget! Does anyone remember Mitt Romney , a BISHOP in the Mormon Church , who ran for PRESIDENT and was a former governor. He was also the son of two Mormons who also ran for elected office.

1. Romney was a former bishop. He stopped serving in that position 17 years ago. He resigned BEFORE he first ran for political office.

2. In Mormonism, every adult male is a priest and the position of bishop is not the same as in other churches. There are 28,000 Mormon bishops. It is a part-time position.

3. Romney's religion was an issue in the campaign and you did not hear him claim that asking questions about how it would affect his public policy was "attacking his religion."

Posted on: 2013/3/15 22:15

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Re: Parking lot on 9th and Erie - door always open!

#84

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You can park overnight at the Mall? What are their rates?

Posted on: 2013/3/15 21:25

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Re: Dan is still Dan

#85

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A seat on the City Council is not some kind of prize for past accomplishments. It should go to the candidate who best demonstrates intelligence, hard work, effectiveness and integrity. Dan's endorsement of Healy calls his integrity into question. Even if Healy wins, Dan would have no allies on the council.

I know Candice and she demonstrates the qualities I listed above. Just as importantly, she will work closely with the Mayor if Fulop wins and stand firmly for reform if Healy wins.

Posted on: 2013/3/15 21:21

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Re: Jehovah's Witnesses recruiting in the PATH station

#86

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The right to free speech does not give you the right to speak anywhere at any time. Most towns have laws against solicitation in confined public spaces where there is a captive audience. Subway stations and trains are a prime example.

Posted on: 2013/3/15 21:07

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Re: Political Mail becomes Metaphor for campaign

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r_pinkowitz wrote:

This is the same type of newsletter sent to all residents dating back three/four administrations. I moved here late 1995 and this is the same type of newsletter all the Mayors sent out post 1995. Can't speak for Mayor McCann days, that was before my time.

If the standard for ethics in JC is going to be "look to the past; everyone has done it" we are in trouble.

Posted on: 2013/3/15 21:04

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Re: Political Mail becomes Metaphor for campaign

#88

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SOS wrote:
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OneSkirt wrote:
Sorry if this is a dumb question, bu how is this legal - using tax dollars for campaign literature?

The campaign manager of the Healy campaign is also the Corporation Council (head attorney) of Jersey City...so it's his responsibility to make certain that "legally" they don't cross the line between municipal newsletter and taxpayer financed campaign material. I wish I had a working fireplace like user1111 when I read the newsletter yesterday...

He must not be very good at his job given the recent fundraising scandal.

Posted on: 2013/3/15 21:02

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Re: Extreme Right Winger On Healy Ticket

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Yvonne wrote:
Your name, JSleeze, fits you well. As an American citizen, I am exercising my right to speak at council meetings. People died in this country to give me that right. I personally think it is wrong to attack someone for his religious belief. Freedom of Religion is one of our cherish rights. In fact I remember John Paul 11 kissing the soil when he first visited the USA as pope. He talked about the beauty of religious freedom, something he did not have in Poland. In fact, he was ordained as a priest in secret. This candidate's views are similar to the Catholic Church, (exception woman's right to work. Many of the Vatican workers are woman, some are in executive positions), yet the world could not get enough information on the next pope! If conservative views are irrevelent, when why is the world all over Vatican City? JSleeze, have the courage to use your real name when you attack someone!

I'm not sure why this is so unclear to some people. He is not being "attacked" for his religious beliefs. Because he is a religious leader, he is being questioned about seeking the secular power to impose those beliefs on others.

His religious freedom is not at stake. His political career is. When a man who has dedicated his life to building an evangelical church suddenly seeks political authority, voters have the right to examine how the agenda of his church affects his public policy agenda. It is very unlikely that the interests of his church and his evangelical passion have nothing to do with his running for office

Voters don't pay particular attention to the religious beliefs of the average politician because the average politician is not a religious leader. I can assure you if a Catholic Bishop or a powerful Rabbi or Imam ran for political office, they would face the same questions.

It is extremely unusual for a religious leader to seek public office in this country. Most religious leaders have the sense to understand that the separation of church and state should be respected. They understand that anyone who has devoted their life to bringing other people to God and to teaching their understanding of God's will should not hold political authority in a diverse society.

Posted on: 2013/3/15 18:25

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Re: Jersey City election 2013: Walker interview

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His candidacy doesn't make much sense. He has no particular agenda, no relevant experience and very little chance of winning. What is his actual agenda?

Posted on: 2013/3/15 17:48

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