Thursday, February 19, 2009

The LuLac Edition #733, Feb. 19th, 2009

PHOTO INDEX: WILKES BARRE MAYOR TOM LEIGHTON AND PA. AUDITOR GENERAL JACK WAGNER.











ST. PATRICK'S DAY NEWS

The Wilkes Barre branch of the Friendly Sons of St. Patrick will honor Mayor Tom Leighton as "Man of the Year" at their annual dinner on March 17th at The Ramada in Wilkes Barre. Meanwhile, in Pittston, the Friendly Sons will have Auditor General Jack Wagner as their main speaker. This year’s banquet will be at the Gus Gennetti Best Western Hotel in Wilkes-Barre. Apparently, there's no banquet halls in the Pittston Area these days. The event gets underway at 6 p.m. Wagner is making the rounds statewide in anticipation for a run at either U.S. Senator or Governor.

THE BISHOP SPEAKS!

In a communication to the heads of three local Irish-American organizations, the Diocese of Scranton has threatened to close St. Peter’s Cathedral during St. Patrick’s Day celebrations if the groups feature elected officials who support abortion rights at their annual events. Wow! This Bishop is so misdirected in his efforts that he will not be happy until he has every Catholic converted over to another religion. First off, there is a separation of church and state. Officials are elected by all of the people, not just Catholics. Second, no public official is for abortion. I think you'd be hard pressed to find one that says, "Pregnant? Let's tear that bad boy out of the birth canal right now!" Some officials and Holy Confessional Batman, even some Catholics are Pro Choice. Pro Choice doesn't mean you are pro abortion. If he is wondering why his Annual Appeal has gone down, part of it is the economy, and part of it is his dictatorial manner in which he seems to manage his flock. Threatening to close St. Peter's on St. Patrick's Day is not giving people of his faith an opportunity to reflect on their faith. He is closing the doors because people don't see things his way. Fair enough. You're the boss, that's your right. But don't try and justify your church closings because you're wondering why Catholics aren't coming to church anymore. Locking the doors is not going to send a good signal. Ronald Reagan cited as a reason for leaving the Democratic party as this, "I didn't
leave the Democratic party, it left me". Many Catholics this year are saying, "We're not leaving the church, it has left us".

REMATCH

Former City official Gary DiBileo is running again for Scranton mayor, setting up a rematch of the bitter 2005 primary won by Mayor Doherty. DiBileo officially announced a second mayoral bid today, criticizing Doherty's financial and public safety policies. Doherty, who narrowly beat Mr. DiBileo for the 2005 Democratic nomination, is seeking a third term. Mr. DiBileo was soundly defeated in the fall election, where he had won the Republican nomination through write-in votes. DiBileo has a good base of support in the Democratic party and can pose a serious threat to Doherty. The incumbent Mayor has a warchest of nearly $50,000 plus on hand for starters and has many national markers to pull in for the effort.

JUDGES IN THE LAC

Unlike Luzerne County where 11 Judges are running for 3 seats, in Lackawanna County only a handful have announced. They are Assistant District Attorney Margaret Bisignani Moyle, attorney James Tierney and Magisterial District Judge John Pesota, (who succeeded John Pieski in that seat) all Democrats, and Assistant District Attorney Frank Castellano, the lone Republican in the race. Castellano held a kick off which featured former Congressional candidate Lou Barletta.

10 Comments:

At 9:28 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Gary Dibileo should save his money. I am from West Side and most of us here are not giving Dibileo another chance. Nice guy, not a ball of fire. Doherty has done a good job adn has worked hard to pick up support here in W.Side. You might not agree with him all the time but he makes a decision and sticks by it. People voted for the recovery plan and he is sticking with it.

 
At 9:29 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Margaret is a good upstanding person. She'd be a great judge.

 
At 10:10 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

The Bishop will soon have but a handfull of faithful to dominate. And he wonders why his church is failing. Is this all to get at Bob Casey? There are so many other targets available. What does he have to say about what the so called judges did to the kids and adults of Luzerne County? I believe its about time all churches started paying taxes during this crisis. Its fitting especially if they want to dictate politics. There are people (many of them and more everyday) in this area who are not Catholic. This fool is more out of touch than "W" was. Do we deserve what we get for leaders!Are we this bad?

 
At 11:04 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yonki!!! How can you say you are a Catholic when you weigh in with the likes of Bob Casey Junior and those Democrats that kill babies!!! You are a low life scuzzball who uses words as a weapon. If the cancer didn't get you, an ex husband from the past will. And then you will go to the place you so richly deserve, H E double hockey sticks!!!!

 
At 11:18 PM, Blogger David Yonki said...

IN RESPONSE
How can you say you are a Catholic when you weigh in with the likes of Bob Casey
IT IS AN HONOR TO BE LUMPED IN WITH BOB CASETY JUNIOR ON ANY ISSUE. JUST SO YOU KNOW, HE'S PRO LIFE, I'M NOT.
those Democrats that kill babies!!!
NOBODY'S KILLING BABIES PAL, ALL I'M SAYING IS THERE SHOULD BE A CHOICE. I COMMEND WOMEN WHO TAKE A PREGNANCY TO TERM IF THEY CAN PROVIDE FOR IT EMOTIONALLY AND GIVE IT A GOOD HOME.
If the cancer didn't get you, an ex husband from the past will.
ACTUALLY I'VE MET A FEW EX HUSBANDS FROM SOME OF MY "FORMER FRIENDS" AND WE BOTH AGREED THE WOMEN WE BOTH KNEW IN QUESTION WERE NUTS. MY FAULT WAS THAT THEY KNEW IT SOONER THAN I DID.
And then you will go to the place you so richly deserve,
CALIFORNIA??????
H E double hockey sticks!!!!
YOU'VE READ THE FIRST DRAFT OF MY SECOND NOVEL RIGHT? NO REAL PERSON SAYS STUFF LIKE THAT. THANKS FOR READING AND POSTING.

 
At 11:30 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Yonki: You are a classic!
And BTW, Happy Birthday. You share it with Willie Shakespeare, Joey Snedecker and Justine Bateman!!
Helen Fulbright

 
At 12:20 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Hey 11:04, you are obviously a good person and a catholic christian in the mold of Ann Coulter, Bill ORielly and Dick Cheney! Not even Jesus loves you asshole!

 
At 10:02 AM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

There goes 11:04 polishing up his ol hard on AGAIN! I know you give everyone the occasion of giving their opinion here, but c'mon that guy is just a very sad, angry, sour asshole who obviously can't abide by being a civil personality, but just wants his venom to actually sound like he has some sort of intelligence.

 
At 1:59 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Is anyone surprised regarding the
recent "developments" in the "Senator" Roland Burris case? The man should have simply turned down the disgraced governors offer!
Anyone who cared about his state and country would have. He's got to go! Meanwhile duly elected Sen Al Franken waits. It makes no sense.

 
At 10:35 PM, Anonymous Anonymous said...

Two bloggers inspired to call 11:04an asshole. Thats a record right there. Folks dont like jerks screwing with the Yonkster!!!

 

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