Brooklyn, NY - VIN Exclsuive: Avraham Tischler Fighting To Get Back On The Ballot |
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Last updated on: March 5, 2010 03:44 PM
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![Abraham Solomon Tischler, an 18-year-old Boro Park resident whom is running for the 44th district City Council seat, sits for a portrait in his Boro Park campaign office on February 24, 2010. [Photo: NY Daily News]](http://uploads.static.vosizneias.com/2010/03/tishler-300x224.jpg "*Feb 24 - 00:05*")
Abraham Solomon Tischler, an 18-year-old Boro Park resident whom is running for the 44th district City Council seat, sits for a portrait in his Boro Park campaign office on February 24, 2010. [Photo: NY Daily News]Brooklyn, NY - Avraham Tischler, the 18 year old candidate in the hotly contested race for City Council in Brooklyn’s 44th District, has until 5 PM today to submit a validating petition which will give him the opportunity to get back on the ballot for the March 23rd election. Tischler was removed from the ballot on March 2nd by the board of elections after a challenge to Tischler’s petitions invalidated approximately 800 of Tischler’s signatures.
Represented this afternoon by his father, Harold Tischler in State Supreme Court in Brooklyn, Tischler won his appeal and was given the opportunity to submit the validating petition, which gives him until Tuesday to validate some of the signatures which were disqualified. While approximately 800 signatures were rejected, Tischler only needs an additional 50 signatures to be reinstated on the ballot.
When asked by Judge Martin why the younger Tischler did not hire a lawyer to represent him, Harold Tischler explained that they had set a $1,000 limit on spending for this campaign and were not going to exceed it, because money should be spent helping the people of Brooklyn, not hiring lawyers to defend against technicalities.
In an exclusive interview with VIN News, Harold Tischler said “We believe that Greenfield’s lawyer is making an accusation, trying to deprive the community of their rights as citizens to vote for the candidate of their choice.” While Tischler claims that Greenfield says he does not have community support, Tischler has found quite the opposite and has been inundated with requests to fight back and get his name reinstated on the ballot.
Lazar Campaign Manager Gary Tilzer send the following statement to VIN News: “Greenfield filed a legal suit against everyone besides for us.. The Lazar Campaign did not take any of our opponents to court. and we were not in court today.”
Eric Kuo from the Greenfield campaign issued the following statement:
“Gary Tilzer is insulting the intelligence of this community if he thinks he’s going to get away with these lies. This is classic inside politics spin by the Lazar campaign. They filed four challenges against Mr. Tishler, knowing full well if successful, which they were, the issue would end up in court. Regardless, we will respect the court’s decision.”
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Mar 05, 2010 at 02:12 PM boro parker Says:Report as Inappropriate
why is greenfield afraid of an 18 year oild kid???
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Mar 05, 2010 at 02:16 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Greenfield's true colors are showing with this lawsuit. As Dov Hikind famously said: this is an anyone but Greenfield campaign. I am glad to see that Tischler is not giving up. If Greenfiel loses votes to Tischler, it serves him right!
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Mar 05, 2010 at 02:16 PM Zishe Says:Report as Inappropriate
Why is David Greenfield using mafia bully tactics to push a 18yr old kid of the ballot. David be a man if you can.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 02:18 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
If a kid wants to play house, that's fine... in his own house. But PLEASE, don't do it in a communal house.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 02:20 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
I don't think I would vote for him in the election, but I most certainly would vote to get him on the ballet. I support an 18 year old with such ambition, especially when so many teens are not doing "the right thing" nowadays. Kol Hokovod and good luck
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Mar 05, 2010 at 02:33 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
this kid is one kool dude good for him hes goin places
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Mar 05, 2010 at 02:47 PM Pathetic Says:Report as Inappropriate
Cheapo. Only wants to spend $1000 and win a city council seat. Has he lost his marbles?!
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Mar 05, 2010 at 02:54 PM aaa Says:Report as Inappropriate
keep it up!!! Dont be intimidated. You have my vote.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 02:59 PM AuthenticSatmar Says:Report as Inappropriate
Mr Tischler should be investigated for abusing his son. Forcing an 18 year old to run for city council us abuse. Besides, in the slight chance he were to win, the real councilman will be his father who is pulling the puppet strings.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:00 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Being 18 is no excuse for not familiarizing himself with the issues. Needless to say, he didn't leave anyone too impressed by his performance at the debate.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:00 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
If he's only spending $1000 on the campaign, can I rent his 'Boro Park campaign office' from the picture after the election?
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:01 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Dear Mr. Tischler:
I am not a resident of Brooklyn, however I admire your initiative. If more people like yourself were involved in the running of government our country would be a better place. Please tell where I can send a donation to your campaign fund. Despite your age I think you will bring a great deal vision to the council.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:04 PM Yankel Says:Report as Inappropriate
Why not vote for an 18year old. by Torah standards he is old enough to marry your daughters. Do you think he will make poor judgements on how to spend your tax dollars or possibly come with a different set of eyes to the table. Maybe he will bring the A-K's who have been dealing our rights away, a new perspective.
I say VOTE and VOTE for Tishler. We have had wise Kings in Klal Yisroel and this young man just may be the future we need.
Good Luck...
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:12 PM Same poster as comment #2 Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Cheapo. Only wants to spend $1000 and win a city council seat. Has he lost his marbles?! ”
Why not? Do you know how good it is to have on your resume that you ran for public office, even if you lose.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:13 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
nice to see an outsider pushing back, this guy just might have what it takes, and if not now again in the near future he will be a good candidate for local office (to start with)
to # 7, the people lost their mind as they give candidates 6 to 1 on the money they raise, how sick is that for our tax dollars being well spent by the political establishment…..
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:18 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Cheapo. Only wants to spend $1000 and win a city council seat. Has he lost his marbles?! ”
The kid knows that he will not win a city council race. The kid is only doing this as a symbolic exercise in how politics work. Who in their right mind would vote for this kid who doesn't have anything special about him or his ideas. This aint Obama at 18. But I still support him being in the race to at least preserve some fairness in our political process when there is so much corruption to begin with. Greenfield should go back to his Syrian payroll or practice scam law. Don't pervert our local government with your hunger for power and control of money for your business buddies.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:19 PM illdeals Says:Report as Inappropriate
I just found out that tishler is in my college writing class in touro.... Cool u got my vote!
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:22 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
he will most likely be a lot better to the concerns of most people instead of the political establishment catering to special interest, the fact are the dov and others like him of the local political machine are getting partial funding only for all the mostly new organizations servicing “special” causes and not for the majority of us…and to add most of these so called “chesed” services should be just that and not receive any of my tax dollars….oh and by the way check out who is making the money at these service/chesed organization it might be all “related”
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:23 PM Wow... Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Why not vote for an 18year old. by Torah standards he is old enough to marry your daughters. Do you think he will make poor judgements on how to spend your tax dollars or possibly come with a different set of eyes to the table. Maybe he will bring the A-K's who have been dealing our rights away, a new perspective.
I say VOTE and VOTE for Tishler. We have had wise Kings in Klal Yisroel and this young man just may be the future we need.
Good Luck... ”
Yeah maybe he's moshiach...
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:24 PM WHEN YOU VOTE TISCHLER YOU VOTE THE DAD Says:Report as Inappropriate
JUst realize that when you vote Tischler you vote for Harold Tischler the boys father. He is pulling the strings.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:25 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
This story reminds me the story of Purim, just like Haman wanted to kill Jews, but it turned out opposite, so the same with this guy, just like somebody wanted to through him out of the race, that somebody will be defeated. We are still in Adar!
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:25 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
when is the last time that experience helped us in politics? Go Tischler. Thanks for all the geniuses who voted in our current administration!jk, real good job there
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:28 PM Thats right Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Mr Tischler should be investigated for abusing his son. Forcing an 18 year old to run for city council us abuse. Besides, in the slight chance he were to win, the real councilman will be his father who is pulling the puppet strings. ”
This is obviously Harold Tischlers dream. He is trying to live through his son. He is 18 years old. Let him be a kid! He has to finish college and do what other 18 year olds do. He has to stop convinving his son that this is what he wants. Its really what Harold wants and this is child abuse. Mental child abuse.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:31 PM BP Says:Report as Inappropriate
Running for public office is a great thing to add to your resume. & who knows some of us people of BP will be very happy if he takes away votes from the gingy (aka: David Greenfield) running for this position!
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:36 PM Huh Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ why is greenfield afraid of an 18 year oild kid??? ”
He isn't afraid. He just expects things to be done fairly and legally just like he did them. Why should he look away? Why does his age matter? If he is an "18 year old kid" as you say what business does he have mixing into adult politics? This is a vote for CITY council not classroom council, school council or color war general. Wake up.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:38 PM A gutten post Shushan Purim Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Why not vote for an 18year old. by Torah standards he is old enough to marry your daughters. Do you think he will make poor judgements on how to spend your tax dollars or possibly come with a different set of eyes to the table. Maybe he will bring the A-K's who have been dealing our rights away, a new perspective.
I say VOTE and VOTE for Tishler. We have had wise Kings in Klal Yisroel and this young man just may be the future we need.
Good Luck... ”
Purim was Sunday you can stop drinking now...
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:42 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
I vote Tishler just for the reason that Greenfeld wants him out which is for no other reason then being a bully
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Mar 05, 2010 at 03:50 PM Zissy Solomon Says:Report as Inappropriate
David, dont worry, we are all behind you! you'll win and with g-ds help win big. Mr. Tischler, no one is trying to do something ilegal. To board of elections has taken you off the ballot, NOT GRENFIELD. Play by the rules, nobody will bother you. I know you're only 18, but once you'll grow up, perhapps you will understand.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 04:18 PM In the know Says:Report as Inappropriate
Mr. Kuo please answer the question.
Did Greenfield file a lawsuit against another Jew in a secular court? YES
Did Lazar file a lawsuit against another Jew in a secular court? NO
The facts are the facts.
Do say Lazar would have, might have ... That is a lie. I see why you get along with David so well. You are right, we in Boro Park are far from dumb.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 04:31 PM MOSHE Says:Report as Inappropriate
Why are Lazar and Greenfield so afraid of an 18 year old kid? They should be watching out for the Republican in the race that young man named Judge who did so well in the debate. Leave Tischer alone!
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Mar 05, 2010 at 05:01 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
zissy solomon's real name is david grennfeld. haha lol
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Mar 05, 2010 at 05:02 PM bp=ER Says:Report as Inappropriate
Even the presidential campaign has not had this much slamming
shame on you Greenfield!
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Mar 05, 2010 at 05:15 PM Moishe Says:Report as Inappropriate
Go Tischler Go!!
Do not be intimidated by Greenfield. He cannot win on his merits. Greenfield's only chance of winning is by eliminating the competition. The same way President Obama did when he fist ran for State Senate in Illinois.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 05:29 PM pupa yid Says:Report as Inappropriate
I see the greenfeld team again came to vin news to bash a eighteen year old for his sin of wanting to run for public office
Don't know if I will vote for tishler I think my vote goes to lazar or judge but its sure bad publicity for greenfeild using his boss vito lopez tactics
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Mar 05, 2010 at 05:47 PM AuthenticSatmar Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Mr. Kuo please answer the question.
Did Greenfield file a lawsuit against another Jew in a secular court? YES
Did Lazar file a lawsuit against another Jew in a secular court? NO
The facts are the facts.
Do say Lazar would have, might have ... That is a lie. I see why you get along with David so well. You are right, we in Boro Park are far from dumb. ”
Did Lazar file a challenge with the Board of Elections against Tischler??
Yes he did. Get the facts straight before you bash someone or call him a moiser.
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Mar 05, 2010 at 10:51 PM goyintexas Says:Report as Inappropriate
Young Tischler has learned that you don't give your opponent opportunities to move against you. Presenting an inadequate number of qualified signatures did just that, and no serious player would let you get away with it, youthful innocence or not. From now on, meet the requirements, be smart and energetic, relate to people and you'll do ok.
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Mar 06, 2010 at 07:28 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Young Tischler has learned that you don't give your opponent opportunities to move against you. Presenting an inadequate number of qualified signatures did just that, and no serious player would let you get away with it, youthful innocence or not. From now on, meet the requirements, be smart and energetic, relate to people and you'll do ok. ”
Is there evidence that the Tishler team did not play by the rules and what is "qualified" and unqualified signatures? The only implication in your statement here is that Tishler team falsified or cooked the signatures.
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Mar 06, 2010 at 07:39 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Mr. Kuo please answer the question.
Did Greenfield file a lawsuit against another Jew in a secular court? YES
Did Lazar file a lawsuit against another Jew in a secular court? NO
The facts are the facts.
Do say Lazar would have, might have ... That is a lie. I see why you get along with David so well. You are right, we in Boro Park are far from dumb. ”
You seem not to know much....
Is Bais Din on the board of Elections? NO
Does bais din handle election violations? NO
Can Bais Din do anything about ANY illegal activities or fraud? NO
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Mar 06, 2010 at 08:08 PM In the know Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Did Lazar file a challenge with the Board of Elections against Tischler??
Yes he did. Get the facts straight before you bash someone or call him a moiser. ”
The point I was making was about the lawsuit not a challenge. Greenfield took another yid to court! I have my facts straight. Even Kuo admits Lazar did not take Tischler to court. He says he would have. How does he know?
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Mar 06, 2010 at 08:20 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Why are Lazar and Greenfield so afraid of an 18 year old kid? They should be watching out for the Republican in the race that young man named Judge who did so well in the debate. Leave Tischer alone! ”
Greenfield knocked 100 signatures off of Judge on friday. it looks like he has now kicked two people off the ballot
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Mar 06, 2010 at 08:22 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ why is greenfield afraid of an 18 year oild kid??? ”
this is a serious election. this kid has no idea what he is doing and he has no chance of winning. he is just wasting everone's time. he should not be on the ballot
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Mar 06, 2010 at 08:43 PM PoshutAyid Says:Report as Inappropriate
Rabosai, this is all politics. Junior Tischler should have followed the rules. That's why 18 years old kid don't usually run for office, because they have no idea of what they doing. Also, senior Tischler should run himself not force his son. I saw the debate on VIN - Joe Lazar could not stop laughing at Tischler. Everybody was laughing at him. The election board did him a favor by throwing him off the ballot.
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Mar 06, 2010 at 08:48 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
he belongs in Yeshiva
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Mar 06, 2010 at 09:01 PM Tischler for Governor Says:Report as Inappropriate
Why doesn't he run for Governor? We are in a big mess in Albany.
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Mar 06, 2010 at 09:55 PM Velvel Says:Report as Inappropriate
Greenfield is running a very ugly campaign. BP is now getting a look at what we will be in for should he win.
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Mar 06, 2010 at 11:52 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Everyone has a right to run and we have a right to choose, age does not matter at all, and bullying someone off the ballot just tells me "stay away from the bully" and I will not vote for the bully
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Mar 07, 2010 at 12:12 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Why not vote for an 18year old. by Torah standards he is old enough to marry your daughters. Do you think he will make poor judgements on how to spend your tax dollars or possibly come with a different set of eyes to the table. Maybe he will bring the A-K's who have been dealing our rights away, a new perspective.
I say VOTE and VOTE for Tishler. We have had wise Kings in Klal Yisroel and this young man just may be the future we need.
Good Luck... ”
As the mother of an 18 year old, I appreciate the verve Mr. Tishler is showing. I got a call tonight to urge me to vote for Lazar. I think I'll go for Tishler.
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Mar 07, 2010 at 01:04 AM The Obama Economy Is KILLING Me!! Says:Report as Inappropriate
greenfield is afraid of this kid. i wonder why??!
Sorry greenfield, you have to EARN your seat and you wont EARN it by bullying 18 year olds who did the same thing to get on the ballot that you did. The only diff between him and you is that he doesnt have your bog mouthpiece!
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Mar 07, 2010 at 01:16 AM brilliant Says:Report as Inappropriate
brilliant - because this kid got bullied, people on this site now want to vote for him. are you ppl crazy? this is the problem with politics across the board... ppl who know nothing vote based on some emotional feeling rather than any knowledge of the facts. anyone here know what city councils job description is?
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Mar 07, 2010 at 01:23 AM bystander Says:Report as Inappropriate
I cant believe how mature citizens let their supposedly common sense be fogged by emotions, how can you be soooo silly and vote for a young kid because you feel bad for him, or you are angry with Greenfeld, after it is all said & done you may be represented by a kid who is going to be gobbled up in city hall, who is going to keep asking "tatty what do I do now ?" you are voting for NON representation, you might as well not vote.
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Mar 07, 2010 at 01:37 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
This is all one big chilul hashem not worth any of the money either one of these guys are promising Hashem Yishmor!!!!
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Mar 07, 2010 at 01:47 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ This story reminds me the story of Purim, just like Haman wanted to kill Jews, but it turned out opposite, so the same with this guy, just like somebody wanted to through him out of the race, that somebody will be defeated. We are still in Adar! ”
The way you spell it definitely reminds me of Purim
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Mar 07, 2010 at 10:21 AM U shall Not Pass Says:Report as Inappropriate
I've actually worked as a petitioner in the same district in borough park, and speaking out of experience, I believe that this "teen" is more dedicated than half the dimwits running. Many of you fail to see the underlying message: Politics is and has always been corruptible, and this is largely due to the fact that most politicians dont give a hoot about their community. Rather, they engage in politics for profitable business reasons. A youthful mind such as Avraham might lack the experience to deal with some of the complex issues that councilmen do, but at least he wouldn't be pressured by lobbyist and campaign donors, actually giving him the opportunity to make changes that are needed. And at least appreciate the humor in it- The "teen" never intended on winning, he just wanted to say that politics have been so unstable, that we might as well let a youth make the decisions. and BTW Pres. Obama is the 5th youngest president to be elected, yet nobody seemed to mind.
Greenfeld did not even want the 330 dollar tax credit to pass we have spoken to many who did the vote & they said greenfeld is a liar but after it passed he took credit.
I am voting for TISCHLER good luck
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Mar 07, 2010 at 10:52 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
i am voting for j. lazar. he is a kind experienced person. this is what we need it the city council.
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Mar 07, 2010 at 04:42 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
David is also a very young kid, he thinks of himself as most smartest, but as the campaign goes ahead his stupid mind gets known.
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Mar 07, 2010 at 06:59 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
I'm going for Tishler because i think he is bright and will do us just fine!!!!!!
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Mar 07, 2010 at 07:54 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
I think tischler is running to have something good to put on his lawschool resume.
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Mar 07, 2010 at 10:30 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Tishler willl be a great lawer if he decides to become one.... he knows how to debate like good lawer saw him at the debate
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Mar 08, 2010 at 12:31 AM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
Soon we'll be reading about Reb Elazar in the Haggadah who was young and yet chosen to be a leader..."ani kben shivim" and we know the medrash that his beard turned white so people respect him. He was 17 years old!
Mr. Tishler does not have to prove himself.
Kol Hakavod that he is afraid of Hashem and not human threats.
Maybe if he gets on the ballot, the other candidate who withdrew should reconsider.
He is a Talmid Chochom , a lawyer, has money and is ready to serve the community.
Right now i say go Tishler go!
Our family will vote for you as long as you stay away from talking about other candidates...no Loshon Hora!!
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Mar 08, 2010 at 11:14 PM Anonymous Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Soon we'll be reading about Reb Elazar in the Haggadah who was young and yet chosen to be a leader..."ani kben shivim" and we know the medrash that his beard turned white so people respect him. He was 17 years old!
Mr. Tishler does not have to prove himself.
Kol Hakavod that he is afraid of Hashem and not human threats.
Maybe if he gets on the ballot, the other candidate who withdrew should reconsider.
He is a Talmid Chochom , a lawyer, has money and is ready to serve the community.
Right now i say go Tishler go!
Our family will vote for you as long as you stay away from talking about other candidates...no Loshon Hora!! ”
let him grow a white beard!!!!!!!
GO LAZAR GO!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!!
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Mar 08, 2010 at 11:16 PM balabusta Says:Report as Inappropriate
“ Soon we'll be reading about Reb Elazar in the Haggadah who was young and yet chosen to be a leader..."ani kben shivim" and we know the medrash that his beard turned white so people respect him. He was 17 years old!
Mr. Tishler does not have to prove himself.
Kol Hakavod that he is afraid of Hashem and not human threats.
Maybe if he gets on the ballot, the other candidate who withdrew should reconsider.
He is a Talmid Chochom , a lawyer, has money and is ready to serve the community.
Right now i say go Tishler go!
Our family will vote for you as long as you stay away from talking about other candidates...no Loshon Hora!! ”
doesnt anyone else have to pesach clean? you all have too much time on your hands!