Hirsch makes an endorsement
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June
6/4/2009:
Outspoken City Council audience member Helen Hirsch sent a letter of endorsement this week – with the subject:
“dawmforchange”
“Change is important; change is necessary. Without change there is stagnation — and rot. Changing the name on the door is not change unless it brings with it changes in attitude and approach to the problems of living in a group; change from the ceremonial mouthing of pledges of loyalty and integrity to the acceptance of the idea that groups need laws and that the laws apply equally to each of its members. It is that lack of real change which has driven Hoboken into the morass it is now experiencing.”
Read the rest after the jump…
(“dawmforchange,” continued…)
“Dawn Zimmer’s opponent in the quest for the mayor’s desk is a hand-picked protege of David Roberts and other elements of a power-hungry political machine. He has artfully and consistently followed the wishes and practices of his mentor; he has smiled and waved his lawyer’s license as though it were a piece of scripture from the Almighty. It has been obvious to me that his most important function on the City Council was to help preserve the status quo; to avoid upsetting the apple cart and an abiding reluctance to question people or practices.
A quarter century ago control was gained with the torch; today it is reinforced with anonymous; law-skirting, huge contributions to candidates who can be manipulated. (It has been suggested that the brand new PAC was put together bg a person who has been associated with Sen. Menendez.)
Dawn Zimmer has not been endorsed by groups or wannabees on the Hoboken payroll; are they afraid that she will expect a day’s work for a day’s pay? Are they afraid that the number of “courtesy” jobs will be eliminated? It’s time for all those who care about the health of Hoboken to play by the same set of rules. Tribalism may be acceptable on the sport fields; it should not be part of a 21 century, civilized community. The City of Hoboken should dust off its rule book and insure that there is only one set applicable to all of its residents and that the time for entitlement and privilege has passed. To accomplish this VOTE on June 9 for Dawn Zimmer and her running mates: 1A, 1B, 2B, 3B”
June 9th 2009 - 03:44:46 |
Easy does it..In regard to your condensending post,I doubt
it very much..It sure is a free country.Hope you thought
about it on june 6th…It is you that should take the A
train or waterways ferry out of here..It is not the bnr that
complain..Its about accessability more than the love of
Hoboken with most of you visitors..A tip..L @ L Movers
will give you a better rate..Bet you will love Soho or
Iowa..wisen up.
In response to KenOn10 who said:
Regardless of the outcome, I make my choice with pride. You wouldn’t understand.
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June 9th 2009 - 10:26:31 |
Oh, I agree that Cammarano talks too much, but compared to Zimmer, he seems like a genius. When she speaks all I hear is slogans, presented in such a confusing fashion, it’s like she doesn’t even know what she’s saying (just watch the debate at the top of this page). In the business when you hear stuff like that, you run or you’ll lose money.
As for outside interests, read about the HCDO support Zimmer received two years ago (hoboken411.com/archives/17714): the very same people who bought us Roberts in 2001 or Cammarano in 2005 are responsible for Dawn Zimmer winning in 2007. What is amazing is that Dawn still insists the HCDO gave her only a few thousand dollars, but her own sworn testimony says otherwise.
So in a way Cammarano is more honest by reporting the outside money: Dawn is just pretending not to have it herself. BTW, it’s just a matter of time before Dawn supports another Frank Raia for Freeholder, or places someone like Lenz as the City Administrator or makes another equally bad choice.
In the end, when you have two candidates who both hope for attention of external “party bosses” it is better to chose the more competent one, because he has a chance of getting things done. I have a feeling NJ Transit or the local unions will just plow over “Mayor Zimmer.”
In response to KenOn10 who said:
I’m not saying the Zimmer camp is all squeaky clean or anything… but you gotta be kidding me about “hot air”… Cammarano, the way he talks, he could launch a balloon festival.
You’re okay with all the outside interests pouring money into Cammarano’s campaign and Cammarano not coming clean about it before the election (as required by law)? Then, you go ahead and vote for him. I’ll be voting Zimmer and slate.
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June 9th 2009 - 11:50:37 |
Watchmaker: “In the end, when you have two candidates who both hope for attention of external “party bosses” it is better to chose the more competent one, because he has a chance of getting things done. I have a feeling NJ Transit or the local unions will just plow over “Mayor Zimmer.”
The way I see it, both candidates are connected to the Democratic “machine”, but I also see a big difference: Zimmer is beholden to Tom DeGise and the Hudson County politicos almost exclusively. Cammarano’s network is broader, it includes people from all over the state, so their influence is more diluted. There may actually be some good people in there, not the “usual suspects”.
Has Dawn ever hired or fired anyone?
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June 9th 2009 - 12:08:34 |
Glad to see you’ve been looking into movers, that’s a positive step.
In response to wiskeytango1 who said:
it very much..It sure is a free country.Hope you thought
about it on june 6th…It is you that should take the A
train or waterways ferry out of here..It is not the bnr that
complain..Its about accessability more than the love of
Hoboken with most of you visitors..A tip..L @ L Movers
will give you a better rate..Bet you will love Soho or
Iowa..wisen up.
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June 9th 2009 - 12:12:04 |
Just keep tellin’ yourself that Krew, and if the shallow man gets elected…keep telling yourself that, keep telling yourself that while the entire town gets up zoned and when the 17th, 18, and 19th redevelopment zone is created. Keep telling yourself that when the hospital block is up zoned to 15-20 stories, keep telling yourself that when there is a wall of 26 story buildings on the So. Side of Observer Highway….
In response to krewedetat who said:
The way I see it, both candidates are connected to the Democratic “machine”, but I also see a big difference: Zimmer is beholden to Tom DeGise and the Hudson County politicos almost exclusively. Cammarano’s network is broader, it includes people from all over the state, so their influence is more diluted. There may actually be some good people in there, not the “usual suspects”.
Has Dawn ever hired or fired anyone?
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June 9th 2009 - 14:33:26 |
easy boy..no way..I suggested L@L VANS,on your behalf.Not for
myself..The owner is a friend of mine..Mention tango to him
he will give you a discount..See yea…
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June 9th 2009 - 14:45:02 |
I’m just saying I think it’s great for you. You have options!
In response to wiskeytango1 who said:
myself..The owner is a friend of mine..Mention tango to him
he will give you a discount..See yea…
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June 9th 2009 - 15:05:48 |
One more time kid..The options are yours,and not mine..i have
no pet peeves like the chicken little mindset.Live your
lifestyle and let others live theres. Each day is not a
crissis or open heart surgery,like so many alarmests that
feed off the negitive..
In response to Easy-E who said:
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June 9th 2009 - 15:44:43 |
You’re right, there’s nothing to worked up over. I like it here. I love Hoboken. I have less issues with the BnRs than I do the visitors on the weekends and the people who move in and are gone in 3 years. I’m not leaving, so I guess we’ll just have to get along then.
I’m not elitist or a kid, so lighten up, you’re getting annoyed.
In response to wiskeytango1 who said:
no pet peeves like the chicken little mindset.Live your
lifestyle and let others live theres. Each day is not a
crissis or open heart surgery,like so many alarmests that
feed off the negitive..
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June 9th 2009 - 16:18:36 |
“if the shallow man gets elected”
Shallow man? Are you calling Dawn a man?
Every politician in this country is shallow, the only difference is how shallow they are.
Speaking of shallow, let me quote a few of Dawn’s “pearls” from the debate:
“New development should be extremely green”
“I am for an integrated approach”
“Everything must be on the table”
This does not sound like slogans to you?
In response to IndieCom who said:
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June 9th 2009 - 17:14:07 |
Yeah, right – and Petey Boy voted “no” on the municipal garage because he didn’t like the PILOT, it had nothing to do with the developer who he wanted that was going to build a bigger project…Bridge for sale, bridge for sale, bridge anyone? Going once, going twice…bridge for sale
In response to Watchmaker who said:
Shallow man? Are you calling Dawn a man?
Every politician in this country is shallow, the only difference is how shallow they are.
Speaking of shallow, let me quote a few of Dawn’s “pearls” from the debate:
“New development should be extremely green”
“I am for an integrated approach”
“Everything must be on the table”
This does not sound like slogans to you?
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June 9th 2009 - 17:38:35 |
I still want to know if Dawn has ever hired or fired anyone?
Had profit and loss responsibilities?
Handled anything close to a $120-million dollar budget? Any size business or non-profit?
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June 9th 2009 - 17:52:24 |
I don’t know. Is that your criteria here? Ok, right back at ya’ – has your boy Petey ever had to hire or fire anyone? Had P/L responsibilities? Handled anything close to a $120-million dollar budget? Any size business or non-profit?
In response to krewedetat who said:
Had profit and loss responsibilities?
Handled anything close to a $120-million dollar budget? Any size business or non-profit?
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June 9th 2009 - 19:58:44 |
Easy ,wrong..Like Posted before..Your a kid to me.I have socks
older than you…You have issues or gripes.or you would not
be posting day after day over what you cannot control.Tell
that (lighten up to your fellow yuppies or yuppets..I post
for amusement,and find the elequent posters the most stupid
when it comes to commen sense..
In response to Easy-E who said:
I’m not elitist or a kid, so lighten up, you’re getting annoyed.
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June 9th 2009 - 21:26:43 |
You have 40+ year old socks? Brother, that’s wrong, just wrong.
Now let’s be honest here. You’ve been on here for over a week spouting off, but how are you any different? Let it be. Speaking of condescending, sorry pot, meet kettle.
If you were so secure in your life, you wouldn’t bother. Let it be, go read the paper if you don’t like it.
Like me, you control nothing. So either accept that and get over it, or offer something more than just bashing anyone who hasn’t been here for 60 years.
I can’t control what these people say any more than you can. You shoulda been here during the Presidential election…
In response to wiskeytango1 who said:
older than you…You have issues or gripes.or you would not
be posting day after day over what you cannot control.Tell
that (lighten up to your fellow yuppies or yuppets..I post
for amusement,and find the elequent posters the most stupid
when it comes to commen sense..
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