I have never seen the Democratic party in such turmoil ... people are upset that the incumbent has not been indorsed for mayor ... I know that I am not the only woman wondering why no women have been endorsed ... None not one. I want to know why ... Does Artie think that we are not worthy of holding office????

I would have thought that Janet would have gotten the nod from him (not that I was voting for her) ... come on ... rather than give her the endorsement they choose to endorse nobody ... what is up with that the more I think about it the angrier I get!

Sorry for ranting!

Hey Lus, You wrote almost word for word what Judy wrote in the paper this morning.I hope you didn't just give yourself away. By the way I agree with you as far as there being no women endorsed.

I have been called many things, but that was just mean. I am not totally against Judy,but she should distance herself from Sherry. It may cost her the election.

Ok so now I'm Judy Gatelli ... no I am not Judy Gatelli ... I am a woman though and I am wondering why Artie Moran chooses to endorse nobody ... Janet is in line with his way of thinking ... so why didn't he endorse her? Aren't you curious ... why the City of Scranton's Democratic Committee discriminates against women? Everyone thinks Janet is a capable woman (ok so not everyone thinks it ... ) so then why not endorse her? I just don't get it ...

Tooltime ... I am not Judy Gatelli, I am not Sherry Fanucci, I am not a Brazil (but if I were I would be John ... I wouldn't mind being a lawyer) ... I am just a woman who goes to work ... comes home and takes care of her family ... occassionaly I attend a political rally and do you know why ... because it's a cheap night out ... Food, Drink and often times entertainment all for a price between $10 - $25 per person ... you can't beat that with a stick.

I have to say that I find it very fascinating that anyone would even care to venture a guess at what my identity is ... very funny ...

Wait, wasn't that other Times reporter supposedly (according to DD) ghost writing for someone else?  Sounds pretty ironic when you consider Pilchesky's infamous "edited for clarity" and dozens of different posting user names.

Anyway, this is the typical "water-cooler gossip" non-sense that we've all grown to expect from Pilchesky and his merry band of mindless automatons.  They don't want to address the underlying point of the letter, because....

...Joe is a misogynist who doesn't view women with any measure of importance anyway
...Janet was as luch slammed as Judy, Sherry and Ms Vitale Flynn

As for the city Democratic Committee, I have four words:


Anyone who allows a bunch of old white guys in a back-room to decide who they should vote for needs their head examined. 

Free Speech does't require a multi-paragrah disclaimer Mr. Pilchesky.

I can pretty much respect this post as it is someone's honest opinion as to why no women were endorsed ....

True Grit Posts: 11 Date: Mar 31 9:24 PM, 2009

Maybe the committee didn't endorse any women because there are none worth endorsing. I've been thinking all along anyway that Gatelli and Fanucci are a disgrace to all women, and Vitali-Flynn is completely unimpressive.

It's one person's opinion ... I don't happen to agree with it ... but it's an opinion.

Then comes along this bit of brilliance from Sarge ...

sarge115b Status: Online Posts: 1648 Date: Apr 1 5:39 AM, 2009

Are the women white, whats the discrimination outrage about.

Sarge seems to always be playing that race card ... well I hate to tell you Sarge but if that's what you are basing discrimination on then they missed the mark ... because there is a woman who is running for School Board who just happens to be and African American ... so what say you now?  Hmmmmmmm

"Maybe the committee didn't endorse any women because there are none worth endorsing."


Does that include Janet Evans????  I wonder if this poster will be corrected on that point, or better yet "edited for clarity"????

Free Speech does't require a multi-paragrah disclaimer Mr. Pilchesky.

Ladies ... I am sure you won't see this get mentioned on DD ... and if you do you will see them try and justify it.

Sherry Fanucci was a guest on the Corbett show yesterday, to discuss her reasons for wanting Art Moran to step down as City Democratic Chairman. As the story unfolds it comes to light that the women were informed of the endorsements the day before they were to take place ... however the men were informed a week and a half in advance ... why is that Artie? Now one might not believe this ... however other candidate of the female persuasion called in and told their stories of dealing with Artie Moran and the Democratic committee ...

Now Sherry who is a single mom ... working 2 jobs and trying to run a political campaign was not able to attend due to the short notice she was given ... but Artie does not see a problem with this ... he thinks that Sherry and Judy and all the gals should have attended even though he gave them such short notice ... hmmmmm

Mr. Rogan (council candidate) agrees with Artie Moran ... he thinks that they should have attended ... now when asked when he was notified of the event ... well Mr. Rogan ... gotta give you credit for telling the trut ... said that his notice came a week and a half prior to endorsement night ... hmmmm ... I guess these ladies should just quit bitchin and be grateful that Artie deemed them worthy of an invite .... NOT!

Artie should step down ... this is blatent sexual discrimination ... plain and simple. Maybe a petition should be circulated and the women of Scranton can force the Democratic committee to take action!

Thank you to Sherry Fanucci for standing up for women! Now we women need to band together ... and stand up for ourselves ... and ask for the removal of this chairman who thinks so little of women.

Please.  Sherry Fanucci has to throw up this smoke-and-mirrors nonsense because she is wholly unqualified to be on the city council.  Where was she in 2007 when the city committee endorsed five men for the school board and two men for the council?  Not a peep.

She is standing up for herself.  The committee was going to endorse Janet Evans, Judy Gatelli, and Frank Joyce for council.  Some behind-the-scenes argument made the whole thing go boom.

GC

I mentioned the 2007 endorsements.  At the time, I publicly questioned why five men were endorsed.  I'm certainly not defending the procedure, but I don't recall hearing a peep out of Mrs. Fanucci then.  Automatic endorsements for incumbents should go out the window, by the way.

Politically expedient.  She has no other options at this point.

GC

Posting from DD that is a cut & paste from this morning's Times Tribune (aren't they boycotting it????)...



City Council Watcher
Posts: 210
Date: Apr 3 11:33 AM, 2009

YOUR OPINION

Talent lacking

Editor: Regarding the March 26 letter from councilwomen Judy Gatelli and Sherry Fanucci complaining that the city Democratic Committee failed to endorse any woman in the race for city council: Did they consider that the committee felt there were no women running who are capable of doing the job?

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They should grow up. If they are such terrific representatives, they shouldnt have anything to worry about. If not, the endorsement wouldnt guarantee them a win anyway.

MARY ANN WARDELL

SCRANTON




I'm interested in David Evans' opinion of the statement from Ms Wardell noted in red...David...what say you about what Ms Wardell wrote and the whole endorsement issue?

Free Speech does't require a multi-paragrah disclaimer Mr. Pilchesky.

(off subject) I like your screen name Hey



I am really becoming more and more disappointed in the Dem's.  As I said earlier we can put Sherri aside because they may have merit there however,  what is with the attitiude in general.  Do they think it is still 1940 with the backrooms and cigars?  Kingmakers?   They have allowed good people to walk away and have endorsed some doozies. It is a shame

Very qualified ... and perhaps Artie Moran and anyone else who thinks that the Democratic Committee isn't discriminating against women can answer the question

Why was Margie Bisignani Moyle overlooked at endorsement time?

Qualification/Experience:

Deputy District Attorney (Lackawanna County)
Assistant State Attorney (Miami Dade County - Florida)
Assistant State Attorney (St. Lucie County, - Florida)
Trial Attorney
Special Assistant U.S. Attorney, (Middle District Pennsylvania)

I guess she's not qualified.... hmmmmmm ....

And if that were not enough .... she was Prosecutor of the Year in 2008 .... Come on Artie and you didn't give her the endorsement ... oh that's right she wasn't good enough for you! And why ... Because she is a WOMAN ....

Mary Ann Wardell ... is this woman someone worthy of the endorsement? Her qualifications are astounding ... hmmmmm .... hell she is even active in her community ... but that's right she is not Art's idea of an ideal candidate. I personally think she is worthy of the endorsement! It's a shame that the committee couldn't see past her gender.

Sorry for the delay in response AGAME. Had some serious surgery last week. Getting real old.
My answer is simple. No endorsement is nessessary, ever!
Certainly some mistakes were made by Art Moran. His opinions bit him in the a$$. Being fair to all 6 council candidates and the 2 tax opponents was probably his intention. Anybody can guess about the judge deal. I certainly don't believe any discrimination was involved. Ms. Moyles is a great choice but her baggage is that she is a Greenridge elite with ties to Chris and the power brokers. She finishes 2nd unless Tierney gets indicted for whats in the rumor mill about Luzerne County insurance problems that are directly connected to Sen. Mellow and those Judges. Remember I said RUMOR MILL. How did I do?