tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post3799006666134149567..comments2024-03-10T23:44:30.359-05:00Comments on Racine Post: Comments on Bloom overcomes criminal pastDustin http://www.blogger.com/profile/10717778498642473701noreply@blogger.comBlogger74125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-37670554422707876532009-10-13T21:02:21.464-05:002009-10-13T21:02:21.464-05:00Why is it the blacks can always "turn their l...Why is it the blacks can always "turn their lives around" but Bloom can't make the same claim?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-75131250212754442402009-10-12T13:02:57.048-05:002009-10-12T13:02:57.048-05:00"Bloom credited Mayor John Dickert, City Deve..."Bloom credited Mayor John Dickert, City Development Director Brian O'Connell." Well, DUH! Pretty much anyone who was receiving a free gift of land from the city (at taxpayer's expense) would give credit to those responsible.<br /><br />Hey John, if I decided to open a business in Racine would you be willing to give me free land to do it? I doubt it. And out of respect for the taxpayers of Racine, I'd probably turn it down.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-47266418189360934472009-10-11T12:51:49.674-05:002009-10-11T12:51:49.674-05:00“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who ...“It is not the critic who counts; not the man who points out how the strong <br />man stumbles, or where the doer of deeds could have done them better. The <br />credit belongs to the man who is actually in the arena, whose face is marred <br />by dust and sweat and blood, who strives valiantly; who errs and comes short <br />again and again; because there is not effort without error and shortcomings; <br />but who does actually strive to do the deed; who knows the great enthusiasm, <br />the great devotion, who spends himself in a worthy cause, who at the best <br />knows in the end the triumph of high achievement and who at the worst, if he <br />fails, at least he fails while daring greatly. So that his place shall never <br />be with those cold and timid souls who know neither victory nor defeat.” <br /><br />-- THEODORE ROOSEVELTAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-8476970899845810202009-10-10T16:31:30.112-05:002009-10-10T16:31:30.112-05:00If Mr. Bloom has changed drastically, and honors G...If Mr. Bloom has changed drastically, and honors God for that change - then it is God that we are parading around and celebrating. Mr. Bloom's presence in the press does not just "advertise" him or his business, it "advertises" what God can do by showing what he has done.<br /><br />I praise God for the change in Mr. Bloom. I praise God that He is able to change a man or woman from anger and destruction to love and kindness. This glory belongs to God. No man could have done this. Even Mr. Bloom admits his success is not his own. So, thank you God, for showing us this story of hope in a city that is despondant. You are a God of mercy, forgiveness and CHANGE. You are a God who makes the impossible possible. With that in mind, God, look upon our city. Do with our city what you have done with Mr. Bloom. Take our anger, our frustration and make us loving. You can do it! We know you can because we have seen your work in people like Mr. Bloom. Thank you God for what you will do in Racine!Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-8944030818804397882009-10-10T16:17:21.576-05:002009-10-10T16:17:21.576-05:00Anon 2:23-
(1) You sound exactly like the older b...Anon 2:23-<br /><br />(1) You sound exactly like the older brother in the prodigal son- the one who didn't want to celebrate the return of his younger brother because he had stayed and been faithful while the younger had completely desecrated his father's name. As I recall, Jesus rebuked that mindset.<br /><br />(2) Mr. Bloom has not been proven to be a racist or a skinhead, and in fact denies those allegations, so why should he be held accountable to the entire Black community? It sounds like the only ones he remains accountable too (having already fulfilled his obligation to society and state) is the people who were in that church on that day.<br /><br />(3) For Pete's sake, Dustin, could you please get an interview with one of the victims so that we can hear their opinion, rather than the random anger of people completely unassociated with the event? I'd be surprised if there was continued animosity. After all, real Christians forgive. We have to - our own forgiveness depends on it. "Forgive us our trespasses AS WE FORGIVE THOSE WHO TRESPASS AGAINST US."Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-47651379225799240202009-10-10T14:23:34.033-05:002009-10-10T14:23:34.033-05:00Why is it that if you are a lost cause that someho...Why is it that if you are a lost cause that somehow improves your life, you seemed to be celebrated more than a person that has strived to live a good life since birth. How about celebrating the good person that has always been good. I don't have a problem with him turning around his life or that he is a smart or successful businessman, but rather that or politicians don't need to celebrate a "reformed" nazi. It is not fair to Racine's Black population to parade this man around like he is some sort of hero.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-60202947276848080152009-10-10T13:37:10.046-05:002009-10-10T13:37:10.046-05:00I can't believe the tripe posted here. Our ne...I can't believe the tripe posted here. Our neighborhoods are overrun with crime and criminals and all that some can worry about is a man whose life has been transformed for the better. Mr. Bloom is not a thug caught in the act who is suddenly proclaiming his conversion. He paid the price for his crimes and has spent years rebuilding his life and a booming business. None of you knew a damn thing about him, nor would you have objected in the least to his business, if someone hadn't gone out of their way to publish dirt on him before they checked out all of the facts. Do only the years 1988 and 2009 count, or is it possible that something happened in the interim? Why hasn't his past been an issue as he built a thriving enterprise and created jobs for others? He did exactly what you are supposed to do when you do wrong: he took his punishment and then changed his life for the better. <br /><br />Racine: a stupid, sad, sick city with a death wish. We must replace all of the old lead laterals that feed water into our homes before the city's collective IQ is lowered any further.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-6675362244271501452009-10-10T13:01:17.682-05:002009-10-10T13:01:17.682-05:00Anon 11:46-
I would prefer to hear from someone w...Anon 11:46-<br /><br />I would prefer to hear from someone who was actually in that church on that day, rather than a person completely unassociated with this event. <br /><br />Isn't it their business whether they forgive him or not? This had nothing to do with you. <br /><br />As far as you're concerned, this man's only obligation to you was that of any citizen who commits a crime - to fulfill the punishment dealt by the law. The matter of forgiveness and letting go is one to be decided by the victims of this situation - not a very angry blogger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-65289542906820774652009-10-10T11:46:28.190-05:002009-10-10T11:46:28.190-05:00Do you want a convicted child molester moving in n...Do you want a convicted child molester moving in next door to your house? Why not? He did his time and found god. Well I don't want a skinhead nazi that shot up a black church with kids in it during a service living in my neighborhood. You can say whatever you want, but I just don't want it. I can forgive someone for using the word "n****r" but shooting at a church can't be forgiven. Do those people need to hear the lies that this man spews about not targeting them because they were black. He should be ashamed of himself and the city should be ashamed because they had planned on putting him in a primarily black neighborhood. Put him in West Racine if he is so good so he can be with the rest of the "Germans" in that neighborhood. But I bet they don't want him either. I am so sick of these evil people calling themselves christians.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-67001965765276782152009-10-10T10:47:35.463-05:002009-10-10T10:47:35.463-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-32698743696657509882009-10-10T09:06:07.130-05:002009-10-10T09:06:07.130-05:00LOL! These comments are probably making God chuck...LOL! These comments are probably making God chuckle. This is exactly the reaction He expects. It's what he gets every time he selects, changes and blesses obvious sinners. It's the same reaction that Mary Magdalene got and the same reaction the woman being stoned for adultery got. <br /><br />God blesses those that our own judgments would preclude from such honor. He uses those that we consider beneath us, or unworthy. He changes those we think are beyond help.<br /><br />Based on all of these comments, Mr. Bloom was just the guy God needed. A person few would believe could be anything but an angry, possibly racist burden on society. That's the kind God loves to recruit. So it doesn't surprise me that today, Mr. Bloom is married with children and the kind of citizen that doesn't just give back, but specifically targets those who, like he once was, are ostracized and condemned by our society. It doesn't surprise me that he is pictured alongside our mayor in two of our local newspapers. That's just how God rolls. =) He loves to show what he can do when we (like Mr. Bloom did) give Him the opportunity and the leeway to do it.<br /><br />Great job, Mr and Mrs Bloom! Keep your heads up. The two of you know who you are compared to who you once were. These comments and the naysayers of this community do not define you - God does.GinaBnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-40001749975133906742009-10-10T08:42:39.436-05:002009-10-10T08:42:39.436-05:00Christians & Nazis the two are becoming synony...Christians & Nazis the two are becoming synonymous in Racine among some of its German population like Dickert, Spangenberg & Bloom. I wonder if they are from the same "burg" in Germany. I can see that we need to designate a certain part of town as "Little Berlin" and let these types of Racinians wallow in their "traditions" The first business that will be needed in this "district" will be a tattoo parlor. I am sure it will be a success if they promote "Half Price Swastika Saturdays"Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-70181000543605710772009-10-10T08:04:13.042-05:002009-10-10T08:04:13.042-05:00Allen - You are a tool! I get a kick out of people...Allen - You are a tool! I get a kick out of people in here criticizing "anonymous" bloggers, yet leave only their first names themselves. YOU ARE STILL ANONYMOUS ALLEN!!! Get a life!!Just as Anonymous as Allennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-8575924982133208852009-10-10T07:15:07.906-05:002009-10-10T07:15:07.906-05:00You can not pay for this amount of puff coverage! ...You can not pay for this amount of puff coverage! <br />Hope Bloom was very nice to The PostAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-40722004945259654882009-10-09T22:03:53.290-05:002009-10-09T22:03:53.290-05:00Brent Oglesby hates black people too! And once he ...Brent Oglesby hates black people too! And once he almost spanked his nephew, but didn't, but seriously thought about spanking his nephew who is black. Now that Brent hates black people and almost inflicted a spanking on a black person, which could almost be considered violence against black people, can he get some property for free too. Brent shaves his head sometimes and could also be considered a skinhead and he likes German Chocolate cake which makes him a nazi lover. Give him land too. I am a firm believer that Brent no longer considers himself black and has seen the light coming from the side of the neo-nazis. Now give him some property and immediately call the Milwaukee News channels for the following press conference in Dickerts office. Headlines will read: Formerly Black Oglesby joins KKK to get free land and respect from Mayor Dickert.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-81372010279602573432009-10-09T21:42:40.541-05:002009-10-09T21:42:40.541-05:00Pardon the pun.
I anyone got it.Pardon the pun.<br /><br /><br />I anyone got it.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-21434861068692052052009-10-09T21:41:46.774-05:002009-10-09T21:41:46.774-05:00I smell a fish.I smell a fish.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-82091026801150406912009-10-09T20:42:17.765-05:002009-10-09T20:42:17.765-05:00Maybe when Dickert is no longer mayor, which shoul...Maybe when Dickert is no longer mayor, which should be shortly, he can become a lobbyist for the KKK. They probably pay very well and are looking for a nice, handsome Christian men to spread their fury.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-14106007005323788452009-10-09T18:00:43.675-05:002009-10-09T18:00:43.675-05:00Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away ang...Mockers stir up a city, but wise men turn away anger.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-41096240122326548852009-10-09T17:23:13.574-05:002009-10-09T17:23:13.574-05:00This could possibly blow up in Dickerts hand! Grea...This could possibly blow up in Dickerts hand! Great!!!!!!!!!!1Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-66170449017046313002009-10-09T17:10:47.925-05:002009-10-09T17:10:47.925-05:00Urban Pioneer, I actually agree with you lets focu...Urban Pioneer, I actually agree with you lets focus our energies on State St. and West Racine. Maybe mayor Dickert could use his influence to push Mr. Ogelsby and Mr. Tosis plans through like he did this one. All seem to fit with his campaign promise of creating new jobs for Racine.Lets make it happennoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-31645691476121190512009-10-09T16:57:43.467-05:002009-10-09T16:57:43.467-05:00This comment has been removed by a blog administrator.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-56452209020012091902009-10-09T16:42:18.089-05:002009-10-09T16:42:18.089-05:00I know the truth about Jerry so do numerous people...I know the truth about Jerry so do numerous people that grew up in Kenosha! Shaved head, Dr. Martin boots (blood red color) Fess up if you are truely saved it shouldn't be an issue.Grew up in Kenoshanoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-40573289701694207192009-10-09T16:00:21.441-05:002009-10-09T16:00:21.441-05:00Hmmm. I wonder if he would hire an openly gay or l...Hmmm. I wonder if he would hire an openly gay or lesbian person. I bet not.Mikeynoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-5583157134881112619.post-49465045726535876962009-10-09T15:48:59.526-05:002009-10-09T15:48:59.526-05:00The land is being used for a business and not more...The land is being used for a business and not more low income housing. BRAVO! Business add to the tax base..Low income housing detracts from it. Let's pay attention in West Racine and on State St.Urban Pioneernoreply@blogger.com