Middle class folks are welcome to feel the angst of the poor.
For decades you have ignored the poors plight. You middleclass folks acted almost as mighty as religious figureheads and their churches and now you middleclass folk are having trouble yourselves.
The squeeze the middleclass is feeling will not go away and will only increase tighter and tighter and tighter...
Welcome middleclass and get comfortable, because you aren't leaving us poor folks.
Here's a song to get you middle class folks in the mood.
I wish I could take pages to react to this tripe of a story, but here goes a short version:
This was not a Youngstown Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, this was a runaway cart filled with religious leaders grappling for the golden ring.
How involved have these "top of the local hierarchy" religious leaders been in their own organizations not to have seen the child sex abuse going on in their own backyards?
And now they wish to mix and become further involved in our society?
Also, their words are hollow and full of more feel good talk. The same speeches that filled Flint Michigan when that town was quickly slipping from financial footing.
"Sister Nancy said recent news that Youngstown is mired in poverty and the metropolitan area has a high poverty rate should prompt civic and religious leaders to “be better than ever” because the situation demands it. Leaders aren’t the only ones to be held accountable. “It’s time to energize and use the gifts and talents” of many, she said.
“Leaders aren’t born ... it’s about attitude in dire situations,” she said. “We need to be better together ... and develop an attitude of hope in each person and community.”
Sister Nancy urged civic and faith leaders of all denominations to “embrace the common denominators and the differences” because “it’s in diversity that we find richness.”
The speaker said leaders and residents must adopt the idea of “we are one” and develop an “attitude about building community.” She noted there is a “lot of sense and experience” in leadership in the Valley. Sister Nancy also urged young people to “show up” and be engaged in their schools and communities.
Sister Nancy said, “We who teach not only want to educate the head but the heart, too.”
These comments have no action plan to put food on the table, to assure those afraid in their very own home that they will be safe, that a job providing an honest income will be available, that the future of our children is a bright one, and on and on.
The poor in Youngstown already feel that they ARE ONE and do not need a religion telling them they are not alone.
"...It's time to energize..."
It's way past that time. The poor have basically given up. Where were you religious beings of light when you were really needed? Praying a Pagan prayer that financial times and more jobs in our area would improve? I thought god was about spirit, not money ("Give unto Caesar what is Caesars"...").
This speech clearly shows how far away and out of touch religious leaders are. If any religious leader wants to prove their words and worth then live with a poverty stricken family for five years and become one of THEIR OWN.
Otherwise you will NEVER be able to practice what you preach. You'll only feel good sitting at the head of a food table once a year.
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New Castle police: Blind man robbed by panhandler
J - H - C how much of a piece of trash do you have to be to robbing a blind man?!?!?!?!?!?!?!
Wow.
November 23, 2011 at 1:01 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Teen arraigned on murder charge
Keith Slade, 27, of East Dewey Avenue, has started off a bad romance with the local officials. Slade needs to go back to basics.
Start here with this self help video Slade and learn how to speak with the police and attorneys and ask nicely for things you want-
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=NKGvnFJ1…
There. All better now...
November 23, 2011 at 12:58 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Church, sheriff help with meals
EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT! EXCELLENT!
Thank you for this much needed service at this holiday season!!!!!!!
Sheriff Randall Wellington and Anthony Traficanti are the BEST!!!!!!!
Thank you!!!!!!!
November 23, 2011 at 12:47 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Occupy Y’town in the Hood
Yes, yes, yes.
Another great article Bertram.
I couldn't have said it better.
November 23, 2011 at 12:37 p.m. permalink suggest removal
McNally’s seat draws lots of attention
Announcement for Robyn Gallitto. Robyn Gallitto. Your train of life has left the building. Please get your ticket validated for the next trip.
Now seriously:
If not Tablack, then Ditzler. And so what if Tablack is a jerk - TABLACK CAN DO THE JOB.
Look at the records, look at the demeanor, look at what Mahoning County needs.
For me, if not Tablack, it keeps coming back to Ditzler.
November 23, 2011 at 12:30 p.m. permalink suggest removal
New drilling permits OK’d in Valley
"The Ohio Department of Natural Resources confirmed today new drilling permits in the Mahoning Valley."
Thank you Ohio Department of Natural Resources.
Please keep it coming.
November 23, 2011 at 12:11 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Salvation Army to give away winter coats
Many thanks to The Salvation Army, 1501 Glenwood Ave., for helping all people who need your help.
Salvation Army, your actions are so much more appreciated than the useless rhetoric of those sitting at the head of a food table giving speeches.
Where have all the doers in our valley gone?
November 23, 2011 at 12:08 p.m. permalink suggest removal
For many, bad economy means another thrifty Thanksgiving
Middle class folks are welcome to feel the angst of the poor.
For decades you have ignored the poors plight. You middleclass folks acted almost as mighty as religious figureheads and their churches and now you middleclass folk are having trouble yourselves.
The squeeze the middleclass is feeling will not go away and will only increase tighter and tighter and tighter...
Welcome middleclass and get comfortable, because you aren't leaving us poor folks.
Here's a song to get you middle class folks in the mood.
http://www.youtube.com/watch?v=gp1ekcwP…
November 23, 2011 at 12:03 p.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown mayor's prayer breakfast serves up ideas
I wish I could take pages to react to this tripe of a story, but here goes a short version:
This was not a Youngstown Mayor's Prayer Breakfast, this was a runaway cart filled with religious leaders grappling for the golden ring.
How involved have these "top of the local hierarchy" religious leaders been in their own organizations not to have seen the child sex abuse going on in their own backyards?
And now they wish to mix and become further involved in our society?
Also, their words are hollow and full of more feel good talk. The same speeches that filled Flint Michigan when that town was quickly slipping from financial footing.
Michigan Sizes Up Taking Over Flint November 10 2011
http://online.wsj.com/article/SB1000142…
"Sister Nancy said recent news that Youngstown is mired in poverty and the metropolitan area has a high poverty rate should prompt civic and religious leaders to “be better than ever” because the situation demands it. Leaders aren’t the only ones to be held accountable. “It’s time to energize and use the gifts and talents” of many, she said.
“Leaders aren’t born ... it’s about attitude in dire situations,” she said. “We need to be better together ... and develop an attitude of hope in each person and community.”
Sister Nancy urged civic and faith leaders of all denominations to “embrace the common denominators and the differences” because “it’s in diversity that we find richness.”
The speaker said leaders and residents must adopt the idea of “we are one” and develop an “attitude about building community.” She noted there is a “lot of sense and experience” in leadership in the Valley. Sister Nancy also urged young people to “show up” and be engaged in their schools and communities.
Sister Nancy said, “We who teach not only want to educate the head but the heart, too.”
These comments have no action plan to put food on the table, to assure those afraid in their very own home that they will be safe, that a job providing an honest income will be available, that the future of our children is a bright one, and on and on.
The poor in Youngstown already feel that they ARE ONE and do not need a religion telling them they are not alone.
"...It's time to energize..."
It's way past that time. The poor have basically given up. Where were you religious beings of light when you were really needed? Praying a Pagan prayer that financial times and more jobs in our area would improve? I thought god was about spirit, not money ("Give unto Caesar what is Caesars"...").
This speech clearly shows how far away and out of touch religious leaders are. If any religious leader wants to prove their words and worth then live with a poverty stricken family for five years and become one of THEIR OWN.
Otherwise you will NEVER be able to practice what you preach. You'll only feel good sitting at the head of a food table once a year.
November 23, 2011 at 11:52 a.m. permalink suggest removal
Youngstown district will seek reduced levy
At least Anthony "Do Nothing" Catale is not involved in this progress.
"He replaces Debra Mettee, Springfield schools superintendent, who announced her resignation from the panel earlier this year."
Why did Mettee resign?
November 23, 2011 at 11:17 a.m. permalink suggest removal