tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post7166957783555470766..comments2024-03-24T18:15:18.350-04:00Comments on "WE THE PEOPLE": ANOTHER CONTENTIOUS PRESIDENTIAL ELECTIONKEVIN BROOKMANhttp://www.blogger.com/profile/06597937634837295016noreply@blogger.comBlogger58125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-2699880400956670852017-01-20T14:06:57.255-05:002017-01-20T14:06:57.255-05:00It is sad to see so many anonymous blog postings. ...It is sad to see so many anonymous blog postings. Lots of cover to denigrate fellow police officers and make outlandish statements. With officers you work with every day. Just like the comment about Sergeant Benvenuto. "Moved up the ladder too fast"? Vinny is a retired member of the NYPD and did a full career there before coming to Hartford PD. He has all of the experience necessary to do any job. The other talk about other officers is also disheartening and should stop unless the writer wants to leave his/her name. <br /><br />In case any of you missed it out there its "open season" on police. If you don't stick together then bad things will happen. It is going to be tough enough to protect benefits with a strong union and the City is just waiting to see cracks in the union membership to use to their advantage. <br /><br />If you don't have anything nice to say ab out someone remember what your mother should have taught you and that is don't say anything bad at all. Christopher Lyons retired HPDnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-7609709131869122192017-01-20T12:10:18.065-05:002017-01-20T12:10:18.065-05:00Let's put the past in the past and move forwar...Let's put the past in the past and move forward and give John a fair chance. Congratulations and good luck John, don't let us down. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-82193347660807125812017-01-20T09:12:32.101-05:002017-01-20T09:12:32.101-05:00I'm happy for John if anyone deserves it's...I'm happy for John if anyone deserves it's him Nick is still too new and Vinny moved up the ladder too fast that's scary who've does he know? John been through hell since he been on the job and he's a cops cop periodAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-75518457939599719352017-01-19T19:29:18.624-05:002017-01-19T19:29:18.624-05:00If anyone thinks the Obama - Trump transition was ...If anyone thinks the Obama - Trump transition was ugly.......just wait for the Holton - Szewczwk transition. And what the heck does John do with Fargnoli. Fargnoli should respectfully resign now if he won't work with John. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-22471779049423331762017-01-19T19:24:35.707-05:002017-01-19T19:24:35.707-05:00Someone please fleet for EAP for former Prez Holto...Someone please fleet for EAP for former Prez HoltonAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-66029539981456476892017-01-18T22:05:26.585-05:002017-01-18T22:05:26.585-05:00I will tell you the truth. I might not be the most...I will tell you the truth. I might not be the most liked employee at the dept. I come in everyday and at least try and work the streets. Attempt to do the right thing. We are underpaid and poorly regarded on a regular basis. But i choose this. Not everyday is going to be a graveytrain 3 hr pj. Someone has to do it. Im not pushing a desk at aetna or workin at the red lobster on the silas deane. <br />This election was more enjoyable then that oj fx mini series. I truely watched holton lose his bananas out of mere frustration with john. John kept strong ......Then vinni, a ny used car salesman. The working class. Hoffa esk. And then nick. You know nick, i think if you down played your last 3 years on fto with holton, you might have actually had a chance. But nick you do gods work with the pension board. That is still an important thing. ( like teleserve personnel ) <br />My only question is if i picked the right number of votes for the cash money pool. I picked 65 fragnoli supporters. ( hold outs for a broken man ). <br />But everyone forgets that friday at high noon, president trump takes office. Things will change for law enforcement. President Trump loves law enforcement. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-21900595578976600832017-01-18T19:34:25.379-05:002017-01-18T19:34:25.379-05:00I think you need to go beyond a shots fired call. ...I think you need to go beyond a shots fired call. You may be the officer who fired the shots. You also may be 100% correct and still not get the support of the Mayor or Department if another 10 second YouTube video appears. No You may end up going to a Grand Jury and to trial and put through years of hell all because you did your job, protected your life or someone else. We have all seen the politics across the nation, protest, new media attacks and pure hate of police officers. I don't look at Vinny as just handling a shots fired call. I never worked with him in NY and as the other blogger highlights, things are done different. Full time lawyers and strong unions. We are here in Hartford and we are no different than any police officer across the country. We see the violence and shootings here all the time but if I'm that guy, I want the Union President who is willing to dig in and defend me. I never heard anything about indemnification until Vinny brought it up. We all know it is something we need. Vinny has put before all of us a plan and its more than I have seen in my time here. I'm willing to support himAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-45114154375568929992017-01-18T15:28:41.435-05:002017-01-18T15:28:41.435-05:00Race Car - I hope your boxes are packed
Canoli Boy...Race Car - I hope your boxes are packed<br />Canoli Boy - you will more time on your hands to start going to the gym<br />Dr.Dolittle - can hang up the stethoscope <br />El Sálsero can Rumba to the island<br />Bring it home President SchefAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-91463522315697595762017-01-18T15:03:47.711-05:002017-01-18T15:03:47.711-05:00Hey Vinny, when you lose, maybe you should take up...Hey Vinny, when you lose, maybe you should take up modeling Blaur uniform gear! Looking sharpAnonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-33450892697083178832017-01-18T13:59:55.657-05:002017-01-18T13:59:55.657-05:00Why do you people go to funerals for outside agenc...Why do you people go to funerals for outside agencies? Because a cop was killed, right? Because they wore the badge, right? Because they're your Brother or Sister, right? Everyone who's running is your Brother. No one is an outsider, so cut the crap. Get your act together and figure out a course of action because in case you haven't noticed our benefits and pensions and any future pay raises you pray for are up for grabs. Retirees are counting on you to make the right decision. Civil servants across the nation are being robbed to make up budget gaps. We need a union president who's going to fight for your rights, your future, and defend you if things go down. Defend our pensions and benefits from politicians who have mismanaged funds, but aren't willing to take a pay cut themselves. Stop the crying and get to work.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-83444537464894597772017-01-18T13:13:44.215-05:002017-01-18T13:13:44.215-05:0012:44pm
Read the comment again, Vinnie knows how t...12:44pm<br />Read the comment again, Vinnie knows how to handle himself under pressure. Probably not a bad trait for a Union President, whether it is a gun call or union business , Vinnie has the experience that matters to me. This is not about personalities, but who is going to do the best job when needed.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-66440585806759705312017-01-18T12:44:31.148-05:002017-01-18T12:44:31.148-05:00Really a shots fired called? That's your reaso...Really a shots fired called? That's your reason for voting for Vinny??Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-91664319212167748142017-01-18T12:43:27.532-05:002017-01-18T12:43:27.532-05:00A lot A lot Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-35556933462260124232017-01-18T09:29:24.924-05:002017-01-18T09:29:24.924-05:00Benvenuto handled the shots fired arrest yesterday...Benvenuto handled the shots fired arrest yesterday with calm professionalism and poise. Think about that tomorrow when you vote on who you want standing by you when "it" hits the fan.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-28345113487505073092017-01-18T04:40:13.019-05:002017-01-18T04:40:13.019-05:00How many Hartford "police officers" just...How many Hartford "police officers" just do clerical or union jobs, but never do any REAL police work?Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-38763828685153610912017-01-17T14:25:56.228-05:002017-01-17T14:25:56.228-05:00Three more days........Three more days........Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-69416409129151401722017-01-15T10:56:28.842-05:002017-01-15T10:56:28.842-05:00One thing for sure, if Vinny showed up for work on...One thing for sure, if Vinny showed up for work one day of the week it would be more than our current president. Another thing, NYPD union (PBA) is the real deal. I'm sure all of you have seen the president on the news constantly standing up for members and offficers across the country. HPD has never really seen, at least in 15-20 years, a strong union like that. Vinny I think has learned from that and would bring that to HPD. My vote will go to Vinny. I don't think the others have what it takes to bring that stand up union back, which we desperately need. Search NYPD Patrick Lynch on YouTube and take some pointers. Lynch is a true leader. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-58244768422480508122017-01-15T10:46:11.321-05:002017-01-15T10:46:11.321-05:00You can keep your respect for Nikki and Sherwood. ...You can keep your respect for Nikki and Sherwood. There gonna need it. I've lost all respect for them, along with most of this department. They attempted to take down Vinny, by slandering two members with an obvious exaggeration of the what happened. It obviously backfired and didn't work like they wanted it to.Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-892138513627685812017-01-14T22:03:06.543-05:002017-01-14T22:03:06.543-05:00Does he have any accomplishments to highlight? The...Does he have any accomplishments to highlight? The last contract, which he claims was his doing, only got done when uncle jimmy stepped in. Richie was getting nowhere, pretty much how it's going now. I'm sure the new president will get it done AND communicate how it's going with union membership. Does anyone know of any negotiations that have taken place with Bronin and Holton? No union members are even aware of what Bronin wants. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-89057091414580775392017-01-14T21:38:55.687-05:002017-01-14T21:38:55.687-05:00Well said manafesto, well said.
I cant believe g...Well said manafesto, well said. <br />I cant believe guys would giv their vote to holton vader and his minion nick Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-76047540950010684412017-01-14T19:37:42.007-05:002017-01-14T19:37:42.007-05:00Richie, you held the position of president for two...Richie, you held the position of president for two terms. You were mediocre, only problem I had is you were rarely around besides prior to elections, but I guess it could have been worse. You really could've written a nice departing memo to the membership highlighting your accomplishments, and thanked the membership. Instead, you attacked individuals, fellow union members. That was done in very poor taste on your behalf. None of this garbage would be occurring now if you hadn't launched that nuclear war. Manifesto Repercussionsnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-68304389557049128542017-01-14T19:29:15.982-05:002017-01-14T19:29:15.982-05:001- I think there are a few additional points that ...1- I think there are a few additional points that we seem to overlook. Nikki and John haven't explained the fire contract. Why not? Shouldn't we know where we stand? Yet they claim to know a lot and have all this experience. Vinny at least was able to explain the HSA account truth is he had the answer.<br /><br />2- Nick claims to be an expert on healthcare yet he can't explain why the fire Union pulled out and took an HSA account over the Coalition. Is the coalition worse than an HSA account. If that is true then someone better think this through before we all get screwed.<br /><br />3- I also don't believe in these long standing political connections or shall we say relationships as we are all being told If we really had relationships then can someone explain to me, why are we in arbitration and not settling a contract in negotiation? Nick do you want to explain why we are in arbitration? Please tell us Nick?<br /><br />4- I'm no fool and to play this last minute breaking news crap about an indemnification bill is really a disgrace. Do you really think the membership believes that. Listen carefully, we want to be protected we are working everyday and anyone of us can suddenly fall victim to public opinion. We have already seen this happen with our own members and the union did nothing. A union should be able to defend its members. I'm even willing to pay more dues if need be but please don't BS me. <br /><br />Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-77583685641907366852017-01-14T18:55:39.450-05:002017-01-14T18:55:39.450-05:00Has any union member inquired as to how the Holton...Has any union member inquired as to how the Holton manifesto was paid for? That's some nice shiny paper and high quality color printing. That kind of quality is super expensive. I can guarantee Holton did not pay for that out of his own pocket. You, the union body, paid for that non-sense. Hint hint- check his (your) union credit card. Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-43164039189774404052017-01-14T18:14:56.970-05:002017-01-14T18:14:56.970-05:00I bet jonah hill gets 45 votes. That joe, is a re...I bet jonah hill gets 45 votes. That joe, is a reflection of your horrible people skills and angry anti socialistic personality. Good luck Anonymousnoreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-982633190780306493.post-75326212192765780472017-01-14T17:13:11.545-05:002017-01-14T17:13:11.545-05:00Joe fragnoli. You have zero chance of winning any...Joe fragnoli. You have zero chance of winning any votes. I would give holton a better shot then you big boy. Your horrible mouth and 3rd grade esk people skills are two of several reasons why i am happy to see you go. Ride the rest of your anti social career in your cubicle and let the men run this union and dept. <br />you have to be in the top five of most disliked people in this dept. i mean, really, you run to iad every time someone disagrees with you. I would love, truely love to put my name to this. But you will run upstairs and complain like a five year old. Some day i will have the priviledge to see you in manchester. <br />I blame you for making holton go tom cruise at the debate....Anonymousnoreply@blogger.com