tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post1187127606337366210..comments2024-03-08T05:08:55.233-05:00Comments on EYE ON MIAMI: Lynda Bell is Busy Making Enemies. By GeniusofdespairGeniusofdespairhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comBlogger52125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-11086915113164316062012-03-19T12:00:15.967-04:002012-03-19T12:00:15.967-04:00This is not about ethics legislation. And it cert...This is not about ethics legislation. And it certainly is not about ethics. It is classic Lynda Bell. <br /><br />What about the ethics of how you treat people? What about the ethics of degrading your colleagues because they did not vote with you? <br /><br />Lynda Bell is only for Lynda Bell, what SHE wants. Lynda Bell has never taken anybody else’s thoughts or feelings into consideration Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-87359090751982069522012-03-19T11:59:11.124-04:002012-03-19T11:59:11.124-04:00It looks like in Bells’ book that when her consult...It looks like in Bells’ book that when her consultant/lobbyist commits voter fraud on her behalf through absentee ballots that makes her ethical. <br /><br />Her baggage shows Lynda Bell is anything but ethical.Bill from Homesteadnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-62981679798818091842012-03-19T11:58:06.113-04:002012-03-19T11:58:06.113-04:00Her facial expressions show she is in trouble.
...Her facial expressions show she is in trouble. <br /><br />We all saw those faces when she was on council in Homestead. Do not trust her!!!! <br /><br />She is pretending to be the only ethical commissioner. She will destroy them all to keep her<br />seat safe. DO NOT TRUST HER!!!!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-10845669479278177082012-03-19T11:57:15.528-04:002012-03-19T11:57:15.528-04:00Typical Lynda Bell, she screams most ethical while...Typical Lynda Bell, she screams most ethical while selling her soul to be in power. I heard she sold out Joanna Faddis even though she has known her for years and has called her a friend in public. From what people are talking about Bell has set women’s rights back 30 years. Ask Joanna she has not forgotten!!!!Francisconoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-44129145774753062442012-03-19T11:55:48.445-04:002012-03-19T11:55:48.445-04:00Come on Lynda!!!! You are only doing this because ...Come on Lynda!!!! You are only doing this because you and Castillo have been trying to make nice with the other bandits on the commission and you can’t get them to say hello to you. Let’s face it, they just don’t like you!!! That’s why you can’t get legislation passed and now you never will. <br />How can you say you are ethical, when you have Castillo and his doting wife telling you and your Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-42373554197470982162012-03-19T09:44:28.434-04:002012-03-19T09:44:28.434-04:00Fucking Lynda Bell is doing this to stop what? One...Fucking Lynda Bell is doing this to stop what? One crummy lobbyist. Why doesn't she stop any of the hundreds that are corrupting the system. Why does she have Jose Castillo lurking at her district office almost every day. Why does Lynda have his wife working for her if she hates lobbyists and wants reform...<br /><br />CASTILLO, JOSE L<br />2012 Annual Registration: Submitted on 2/1/2012<br /Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-48770598032031461732012-03-19T09:40:15.177-04:002012-03-19T09:40:15.177-04:00Miguel had one client within the 2 years and it wa...Miguel had one client within the 2 years and it was for 1 issue. The rest of his clients came after a 4 year window.<br /><br />Betty was NEVER a registered Lobbyist.<br /><br />I just looked them up for you.<br /><br />Your reader was misinformed.Davidnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-9526386976690971942012-03-18T19:04:24.594-04:002012-03-18T19:04:24.594-04:00No this isn't applying to staff... It applies ...No this isn't applying to staff... It applies to commissioners.. Do ANY of you ever read my blogs that you are so quick to comment inaccurately on??Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-5037790335504942222012-03-18T18:58:50.781-04:002012-03-18T18:58:50.781-04:00Staff won’t be able to lobby either Anon above. Wh...Staff won’t be able to lobby either Anon above. What’s your point?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-68321433835740319372012-03-18T16:20:56.213-04:002012-03-18T16:20:56.213-04:00The commissioner once gone slither under a rock. T...The commissioner once gone slither under a rock. There is so much back-biting they can't lobby effectively. Developers know it is better to hire a beloved former employee who sucked up to the the commissioners and did favors for them, like Swakon.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-25229420135194098792012-03-18T16:11:59.694-04:002012-03-18T16:11:59.694-04:00I stand corrected on Betty if she did lobby..have ...I stand corrected on Betty if she did lobby..have to check. This ordinance would not cover Murphy-- not for staff members. He was staff.<br /><br />Miguel... He didn't even lobby for 4 or 5 years at least after he left. I will have to look all the dates up. I don't think you will see Natacha. Everyone tolerated her, no one liked her. Penelas was a Mayor, did this ordinance cover the mayorGeniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-62427879829522911552012-03-18T14:46:46.072-04:002012-03-18T14:46:46.072-04:00The other commissioners have tolerated Lynda Bell ...The other commissioners have tolerated Lynda Bell long enough. Now that they have confirmed her disposition and back stabbing. You have not seen anything yet. You commissioners better stay together because she is getting ready to divide and conquer. She thumps the bible while going after her friends and enemies. Pepe does her daughter not work in your police department and no one would hire her Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-55516807474692411022012-03-18T14:44:52.176-04:002012-03-18T14:44:52.176-04:00Genius, not one county commissioner has ever come ...Genius, not one county commissioner has ever come back to lobby county hall? Miguel Diaz de la Portilla, Alex Penelas,Betty Ferguson and I'm sure many more... I suggest you check the lobbyist registration list. But must importantly... VNS and Murphy will be back to lobby the county commission very soon...March 13 marked one year since the recall.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-53381202835605552652012-03-18T14:43:14.392-04:002012-03-18T14:43:14.392-04:00She is so obnoxious the video is almost unwatchabl...She is so obnoxious the video is almost unwatchable.<br /><br />Here is a person who touts Republican roots constantly but has no compunction about abridging the constitutional right to free speech and to petition the government for redress.<br /><br />Forgetting that issue for a moment, can't every viewer see this as a transparent attempt to pander?<br /><br />People in Homestead regularly Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-38937895420613801842012-03-18T14:09:55.926-04:002012-03-18T14:09:55.926-04:00When she does something good, we need to let her k...When she does something good, we need to let her know we are pleased. Bottom line.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-50815193650990502132012-03-18T13:29:01.459-04:002012-03-18T13:29:01.459-04:00Genius is right again. This is for the ballot, us!...Genius is right again. This is for the ballot, us! What they do is put a few feel-good charter changes with the one poison pill change, hoping it will pass with the meaningless ordinances. You are being had.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-10060388488626433512012-03-18T13:07:14.900-04:002012-03-18T13:07:14.900-04:00You don't Commend someone who does phony feel ...You don't Commend someone who does phony feel good legislation. You Commend them for real reform. This does not apply here. Are you brain dead? How many ways do I have to say the same thing. You are being manipulated people.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-73907367386808446312012-03-18T12:57:02.941-04:002012-03-18T12:57:02.941-04:00I am no fan of Lynda Bell, but I suggest the follo...I am no fan of Lynda Bell, but I suggest the following when dealing with a politician to steer them to your way of thinking:<br /><br />When the politician takes a position you like, commend them. <br /><br />If the politician takes a position you don't like, criticize them.<br /><br />If you took this advice, this would be an opportunity for you to commend Lynda Bell.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-64213773284363200512012-03-17T22:53:23.051-04:002012-03-17T22:53:23.051-04:00I caught the full video on the County website whic...I caught the full video on the County website which is not published here.<br /><br />Lynda is very open to the idea of limiting staff's ability to lobby. But as she pointed out, "we have to start with ourselves."<br /><br />It was fun to watch Pepe get pissed and even sweat a little and watch Barbara Jordan suggest that if the Task Forcce didn't especifically suggest it, why Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-42890960032454241282012-03-17T22:46:28.467-04:002012-03-17T22:46:28.467-04:00And that's why Katy is no longer a County Comm...And that's why Katy is no longer a County Commissioner. <br /><br />She correctly acertained that she was no longer effective.<br /><br />Why stay on when you'rre simply talking to the wind?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-27626930192320342442012-03-17T22:14:49.900-04:002012-03-17T22:14:49.900-04:00Katy might have disagreed but she never scoffed at...Katy might have disagreed but she never scoffed at the others on the dais.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-31957433778479971262012-03-17T21:06:59.094-04:002012-03-17T21:06:59.094-04:00If Linda is sooooooo opposed to Lobbyist and shena...If Linda is sooooooo opposed to Lobbyist and shenanigans at county hall why does she keep Jose Luis Castillo as her lap dog. <br /><br />Genius is correct NOT ONE county commissioner has ever come back to lobby county hall, that problem lies with staff.<br /><br />Pepe and Jordan et al may be ethically challenged but Lynda bell is no saint herself.Lap Dognoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-84051538949932409882012-03-17T20:29:20.128-04:002012-03-17T20:29:20.128-04:00Jack if this were about lobbyists it might be a fa...Jack if this were about lobbyists it might be a factor. It is not. Read the blog before you speak.Geniusofdespairhttps://www.blogger.com/profile/01105559930040615945noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-68895967570488773922012-03-17T20:07:48.618-04:002012-03-17T20:07:48.618-04:00when the biggest crooks on the commission are agai...when the biggest crooks on the commission are against you, you know you are on the right side. i encourage Bell to keep the pressure on against those corrupt idiots.<br /><br />i remember when this blog supported lobbyist reform. my how times have changed.Jacknoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-37248244.post-28839434964289388622012-03-17T19:08:54.684-04:002012-03-17T19:08:54.684-04:00Throughout the vid, I was waiting for Miss Lynda t...Throughout the vid, I was waiting for Miss Lynda to say "but, I digress"...Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com