Comments on: Geller Grabs Another Early Endorsement

By: Tommy the Fry Cook

Tommy the Fry Cook — Tue, 10 Nov 2009 19:20:10 +0000

You GONEsburger people kill me. You keep speculating about what Geller MIGHT do (which is a nicer way of saying you’re outright lying and pulling stuff out your asses), but how about some FACTS??? Instead of just saying “When the truth gets out…”. If you know something, spit it out…otherwise shut up with your innuendo.

We should all just be happy that Sue doesn’t have any MORE relatives to feed off of the taxpayers or Broward County would be broke. Gerry gets the big plastics contract, daughter works for the sheriff and sues when they actually want her to work for her pay, and Ronnie-boy plays politics all day while working for Lori Parrish.

Sue is the definitive “Politics As Usual” candidate with cronyism, nepotism, deep-pocket lobbyists, and political threats.

All I can say is Thanks, Sue, for 18 years of service and have a happy retirement.

By: G v G Makes Great Point-

G v G Makes Great Point- — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 21:55:38 +0000

Buddy, G v G makes a point worth asking Steve Geller. If county rules were to prohibit county commissioners from being lobbyists in Broward or from legally representing any client doing government business with any city, would he still be interested in running and serving?

It is a fair question given all the talk about him just being into politics to feed his legal practice.

In the absence of such rules, would he be willing to voluntarily forego any lobbying in Broward or representing any government clients in order to put to rest all this stuff about him padding his law practice by being an elected official? Also a fair question.

How he answers that would make a big impression on this voter given all the talk.

FROM BUDDY: I agree. He should answer that question.

By: G vs G

G vs G — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 20:08:09 +0000

Old Ghost: You are getting ….. well ….. old. You keep reposting the same comment again and again. Yawn. Come up with something new.

For the rest of you: Does anyone really believe Geller will stay in the race for Commissioner is that ethics panel adds a County Charter provision which bans County Commissioners (lobbyists, lawyers, bond salesmen, etc etc) from representing anyone for money before any city in Broward, Broward hospital district, Broward water district, etc. If Geller is barred from working IN BROWARD as a “government affairs” lawyer (i.e., lobbyist) work in Broward, would he really want the job? Answer: No way!!! To Geller this election is only about Geller finding a way to leverage his elective office to generate side lobbying income into his own pocket. Just like he did for years while serving in Tallahassee to the tune of $600,000+ per year in lobbying income, according to the Sun-Sentinel. Anyone who backs Geller is just a dupe in his personal enrichment scheme.

By: The Old Ghost

The Old Ghost — Sat, 07 Nov 2009 14:52:02 +0000

Sue Gunzburger has been a puppet of her son Ronnie for years. He vets every commission agenda and tells her how to vote. He got his job because his mom was a commissioner and the property appraiser gets her money from the commission. (His sister got her job the same way.) Sue Gunzburger is a commissioner to provide employment for her family and to enrich her family through the sale of plastic bus benches to the county. She must go.

By: Are you crazy?

Are you crazy? — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:49:42 +0000

G vs G:

Are you crazy or just burying your head in the sand?’

Gunzburger’s campaign kickoff had the name of every major lobbyist in town on it. She’s raking in the money from the usual suspects, typically right before or after she votes for their issues. The heavy lobbyist money has gone for Sue, with some occasional minor “covering” by some of the lobbyists, who think Geller will win, but are still raising money for Sue now because she’s leaning on them. Hard. Pay to Play. Remember, she’s voting now, Geller’s not.

And Lori, Broward Reader was right. Doesn’t Ron have to work sometime, or is it one of those deals that whenever he does political stuff (most of the time), it happens to be considered “break”?

By: broward reader

broward reader — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 21:07:43 +0000

Ron Gunzburger gets paid from Lori Parrish, but spends all day posting on blogs in different names. Do something about that, Lori!

By: Geller Stinks (2)

Geller Stinks (2) — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:37:58 +0000

I’m glad Buddy got Geller on the record responding to what everybody knows.

That’s just perfect! Thank you, Buddy!

Now he can be quoted, and also exposed as a liar when the truth about his dealings and voting record comes out. If you don’t have a good living room recliner folks, go buy one. The TV ads on this issue are going to be amazing.

Can hardly wait. By the time Sue Gunzburger finishes with Steve Geller, he will be about 4 feet tall and weigh 85 pounds. He made a huge mistake thinking she was weak in a political fight.

By: Charities Should Not Return Funds

Charities Should Not Return Funds — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:33:38 +0000

The only thing legitimate about Rothstein is that he gave to charity. If I was at these charities, I would not give a nickel back. They have no duty to do it and should not. Let the authorities take Rothstein’s houses and cars and yachts and so forth to pay the bills. Leave the charities alone.

By: G vs G

G vs G — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 20:26:01 +0000

Gunzberger NOT getting these endorsements plus Geller outraising her with those lobbyist dollars seems to back up her claims that she remains pretty independent of all the wheeler-dealer insiders, special interests and smoky backroom deals. It’s pretty clear Geller is the choice of the “politics as usual” crowd who have had enough of Gunzberger and her independence on the commission.

By: Both Candidates Stink

Both Candidates Stink — Fri, 06 Nov 2009 17:29:09 +0000

There is a big difference between a charity accepting money and a politician accepting money from these guys. They give to the charity hoping to look good or legitimize themselves. While that may not be great it is not the same as politicians taking their money. They give to the politicians expecting a specific payback in return. If the politician doesn’t give them any favors than no harm no foul. However when the politician gives a quid pro quo back to the contributor than he has crossed the line and should be held accountable. If you can’t see the difference than you aren’t looking hard enough.