tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post114572534665532565..comments2023-10-24T11:05:25.288-04:00Comments on Mark Rauterkus & Running Mates ponder current events: Crap trap Q & A about DiamondMark Rauterkushttp://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comBlogger2125tag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-1145762107491321712006-04-22T23:15:00.000-04:002006-04-22T23:15:00.000-04:00This was an off-line email that makes sense to rep...This was an off-line email that makes sense to repost.<BR/><BR/>Note, I didn't see his "harsh" post to this blog. Perhaps it went up and was removed by him later? That's okay.<BR/><BR/>- - - - -<BR/><BR/><I>Mark,<BR/> <BR/>After posting a response to your blog, I realize it may have come off a bit harsh. But, honestly, many of your baseless and false assertions about me and other board members crossed the line.<BR/> <BR/>You don't know me. I live hundreds of miles from you. But I've poured my heart and soul into this movement. Maybe we disagree on Russ. That's fine. Maybe we disagree on following principle vs. personal loyalty in terms of the "ivory tower" argument, but you make a valid point there.<BR/> <BR/>These are issues where there can be intelligent, mature discussion. As a Libertarian, I'm sure we'd agree on long-term goals and could have a meaningful dialogue on how to best pursue them.<BR/> <BR/>But to just smear me as a do-nothing or a Russ-basher is a complete fairy tale. I made over a dozen trips to Lebanon County in 2004 to work on Russ Diamond's small but committed campaign team. I have made PACleanSweep my #1 priority since the very early on, forgoing finishing my degree this spring and seeking more work hours. When people like Tom Lingenfelter were on the verge of being voted off the board for "inactivity," I was spending HOURS each and every day on PACleanSweep matters.<BR/> <BR/>I apologize if the response, posted at http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pacleansweepuncensored, went a little negative. But I have no stomach for people lying about me. The past month has been very rough on me. As a former supporter and friend of Russ' I was forced to choose between doing what I thought was right and taking a blind leap for a friend. I'm not going to bash the guy to. And I respect your right to disagree with the board members. But I only ask that you stick to the facts. Only then can the different sides in this internal dispute resolve their differences and coem together to fight the REAL enemy: the political status quo.<BR/> <BR/>Best,<BR/>Mike Bergmaier<BR/>Chester County Coordinator<BR/>Strategic Director<BR/></I><BR/><BR/>- - - - <BR/><BR/>My reply went to my blog -- see #2 crap trap posting.Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.comtag:blogger.com,1999:blog-7481330.post-1145761791759117622006-04-22T23:09:00.000-04:002006-04-22T23:09:00.000-04:00A reply to my post is posted:http://groups.yahoo.c...A reply to my post is posted:<BR/><BR/>http://groups.yahoo.com/group/pacleansweepuncensored/message/33Mark Rauterkushttps://www.blogger.com/profile/17157914569686528007noreply@blogger.com