From Congressman Andy Harris:
On January 31, an Amtrak train carrying Republican lawmakers to West Virginia collided with a truck, resulted in one death and multiple injuries. Ryan Burbey, the president of the Harford County Education Association, shared a story about the accident on his Facebook page with the caption ‘Karma’. Congressman Andy Harris, M.D. (MD-01) released the following statement calling for Mr. Burbey’s resignation:
“As a member of the Education Subcommittee on Appropriations, I am appalled by Mr. Burbey’s decision to mock yesterday’s train crash that resulted in Christopher Foley’s death. This type of toxic, blindly partisan rhetoric is counter-productive and hateful, and it has no place in our educational system. Mr. Burbey has clearly disgraced his position as president of the Harford County Education Association. Because blatant partisanship and such stunning lack of compassion have no place in public education, he should resign immediately, and owes a sincere apology to the family of Mr. Foley, the other individual who was critically injured, and to all the citizens of Harford County whose trust he violated.”
So Andy Harris has just discovered that Burbey is an asshole. I suppose he just hasn’t been aware of his existence.
Oh no! Is this going to the top story of Faux News and MSNBC today? Burbey apologized for being insensative and snarky Andy Harris is afraid to have a town hall meeting with his constituents. Afraid of his voters in the First District. . He is afraid of his own shadow, And he thinks he can bully a teacher out of his job for being snarky? Andy Harris offends people everyday with no after thought. Harris should be the one to resign for being a twit and a zombie Republican..
Andy is a supporter of Roy Moore.
Nuff said
Trooper Mike Callahan and his boyfriend Burbey at it again!
Jealous or bitter much.
And what would one be jealous of here? Make some sense for once in your life.
Call them-
I think you might be right. Little Rachel has the fever for one or maybe both. Let see if she continues her online stalk. That will tell us a bunch.
I couldn’t agree more. It is time for Harford County residents to stand up against this Burbey fellow. I for one, want him having zero contact with those entrusted with teaching my children. Also, wouldn’t Harford County educators want someone with political beliefs that line up with the majority of the county (i.e., center to right of center)? Someone of that persuasion would certainly be more successful than this Burbey guy.
A person’s political beliefs have nothing to do with whether they are a good or successful person or educator.
Perhaps. But in a position where the individual has to work with the politicians in order to do their job, it certainly helps in navigating the waters.
You are an idiot if you think underpaid Harford County teachers are republican and should be represented by one.
Ah, Looney speaks with the victim, class warfare mentality. What a good trooper. There is always someone else to blame. It is always, “not may fair share.”
No one prior to your comment felt the need to include insults. Do you believe the insult fortifies your opinion or is it just there to make you feel better that you’ve put someone else down? I really am actually curious why it seems that insults are frequently the first thing to come out of the toolbox.
Harris is a Koch Brother/Mercer stooge….i don’t care what he thinks about anything!
That doesn’t mean he isn’t correct here.
Actually, it means he’s incorrect about virtually everything. He’s also a snowflake. Probably triggered, too. Have I hit all the standards?
Please note Mr. Harris, where is your strong opposition to other elected leaders who blatantly disregard the “norms” of respectable human communication?
Is Kirk referring to made up quotes and read ins that were simply never said? I believe Bugger has confessed.
That would be true if he could keep those extreme views to himself but he has proven time and again he cannot contain himself. This is not his first time at this rodeo.
I bet we could find some offensive things on each person, if we looked hard enough. Why are we sensationalizing this? He made a dumb mistake, everyone pretends that he personally crashed the train, he apologizes, gets beat up for not “seeming” sincere enough, lets move forward. These are all things that distract us from important things we should be doing, or concerning ourselves with. Burbey should not need to fall on his sword over this. It was dumb, and in retrospect, incredibly insensitive. He has taken ownership of it. Have we all not been guilty of doing or saying something we regretted?
Accept the consequences of your actions Mr. Burberry
A person in his position should know before opening their mouth (…in the form of a tweet). But liberals are so full of hatred, that he certainly saw nothing wrong in what he did. The real karma is the world of crap he is getting from across the state! Bye Bye Birdey, I mean, Burbey!!!!
Apparently you do not understand the meaning of Karma.
He’s getting what he deserves.
Nope
Apparently you cant get Mr. Burbey’s phallic member out of your mouth long enough to complete a full thought
Yeah, kind of like when the principal of Aberdeen High said “retarded” on the morning announcements and didn’t have ONE consequence.
What a idiotic statement by Burbey, a person of his mentality has no place in the education of our children.
He said it as Ryan Burbey, not as an educator or union president. He has 1st amendment rights just like anyone else!
Look what that lying idiot in the White House tweets almost daily. And he’s the president (supposedly!).
Hes saying it as Donald Trump. Not as President or a politician…in your logic that is.
” He said it as Ryan Burbey, not as an educator or union president “. Does this clown have a split personality? Do we only jail the rapist portion of a person?
Local Yocal says, “And he’s the president (supposedly!).”
Trump is the president, and not supposedly.
And as far as Burbey, or Trump, or whoever, I’d rather hear them using their 1st amendment rights to say what they truly feel, instead of them reading politically influenced crap from a teleprompter. It’s nice to know their true positions on topics.
Burbey seems to play both sides of the fence, and has ignored issues that should have been addressed, and has failed miserably in helping the teachers get their raises. His now-famous comment has served to show his true character. He’s not someone I would want representing me and my interests (not to say that he has actually been representing the teachers’ interests).
Burley calls himself a devote Christian, shame on him!
Yeah Karma is a bitch Burbey. For years Burbey has exhibited hate towards just about anything remotely right of center. It’s time for the teachers to do the correct thing and disavow Burbey. Burbey’s mean spirit and hate have no place in Harco.
At the time I posted the comment, I did not know anyone was harmed. I would not have posted it if I had. I am sorry. I posted an insensitive comment about the GOP train wreck into the dump truck. “Karma” I was being sarcastic. It was not meant to offend anyone or make light of someone being harmed. I don’t want anyone to ever be hurt or killed. Those who know me, know this. I took the photo down. I am sorry folks were offended. It was not a partisan smear. Frankly, I found the incident ironic given that Congress has for years failed to fund Amtrak safety measures. I hope folks can forgive a moment of insensitivity.
If someone provides me contact information for the family of Mr. Foley or anyone else who was harmed, I will certainly apologize to them. The post was never intend to be partisan. It was insensitive and not well-thought. As a devote Christian, I can only continue to ask forgiveness and make amends for my insensitivity. I was raised to accept responsibility for my actions. I am doing so by apologizing and learning from the incident. I have learned that we all should be a lot more careful and sensitive of what we say and post on social media. The hyper-partisan rancor which is strangling our country has turned folks who should be friends and neighbors against each other. We should all be focused on building bridges and collaborating; not tearing each other down.
As to Congressman Harris’s comments specifically. I believe they are misplaced and only amplify the divide which we currently live under. To assert that I have somehow discredited my office or violated the trust of the citizens of Harford County is wrong. To imply that I was mocking victims is both erroneous and deliberately malicious. I am stunned that Congressman Harris would not have more important issues with which to concern himself than a poorly thought, insensitive post on Facebook made by a teacher. Mr. Harris should consider the weight of his remarks. Congressmen can cause great damage to ordinary folks and incite dangerous responses by making statements like he has made.
One thing Congressman Harris got right is that partisanship and politics have no place in our schools. Teachers should teach kids how to think; not what to think. That is what I and my colleagues do. Politicians should not seek to score political points by maligning our teachers, our schools or our students. I posted an insensitive remark which did not convey the message intended. It does not mean that I am hateful or lack compassion for others. It means that I made a mistake. It means that for a moment in time, I posted an insensitive remark which was wildly misinterpreted.
I have no intention of resigning. The post was made on my personal Facebook account and on my personal time. The post was not made in my capacity as HCEA President. HCEA is a non-partisan organization. We work to advocate for students, teachers and public education. We have accomplished much since I have been president. I intend to continue that work. I am truly sorry for any harm I have caused anyone by making the insensitive post I made yesterday. I have learned a lot from this; mostly that we all need to be a little more kind, a little more thoughtful and a lot less quick to post comments which may unintentionally offend or hurt others.
The post was never intended to be partisan, hurtful or in any way malicious. I am truly sorry and hope to be able to apologize in a more personal way to the folks who were hurt in the train accident.
You are representing all of Harford county’s teachers and a member of the community. That means you are under scrutiny at all times. In your professional position and your personal life as well. If you cannot handle that (keeping your opinions out of public view) then maybe it is time to reconsider your position, or values. As for bipartisan, why don’t you be the one to cross over the party line instead of blaming everyone else for not complying with your way of thinking?
You are right. My post was insensitive and unhelpful. I should have done better. However, everyone in America should feel free to exercise their right to free speech. At the same time, we should all be more sensitive of others and careful of what we say.
Free speech doesn’t mean “free of consequences.”
And Burbey apologized! What is the consequence of a verbal social blunder ?. A rude faux pas.? Off with his head terrorist mode? Bull shit! The Far Right is far out of touch with reality! Go play your crazy Trump style politics elsewhere . Harford Republicans have a dog killer running in District D for County Council.
You do have a right to free speech. Which protects you from criminal implications. But it does not protect you from community outcry and social fallout. Its minor infractions like this that, gone unaddressed, lead to larger and more impactful wounds. This cannot be simply swept under the rug sir.
No body is sweeping anything under the rug. Apology was made, Zombie far right Republicans have set the rug on fire with extreme “off with his head” demands. ,Accept the apology like a good Judeo-Christian-Muslim-Buddhest!
Hey Mike Callahan… Its out of line for you to assume I am of any religion. And second, Apologies are only good for saving oneself from further deprecation. His blunder of assuming no one was looking has to be addressed. Mr. Burbey has a history of nitpicking any opposition to his agenda. Harford county residents should look at this as an insight into Mr. Burbey’s thoughts
Since Harris is fine with Blake Farenhold, Tim Murphy and Pat Meehan still working and not resigning I guess he approves of thier conduct?
Right. Who would have thought, an Amtrak train plowing into a dump truck would have resulted in death and injuries? Clearly not this genius in charge of the HCEA. I guess he didn’t teach Physics?
Resign now. Save yourself from further embarrassment, and save our kids from any influence you may have over their education.
Based on your Amtrak comments perhaps the word you were searching for is “ironic” not “karma”. You know if you want to run future posts past us folks on the Dagger we’d be happy to help out. Maybe even keep you out of trouble. Unfortunately, you merely demonstrate the deep hatred on the left for the right and even the center… it’s those knee jerk reactions that tell much more about what one really feels before more careful contemplation cuts in the filters that modulate “how will this hurt me”. I suspect that all your inner circle friends were in total agreement and found it clever. Apology? Sure. Whatever.
You will be held to the same standards as the students you are supposed to represent… what you post on your personal page DOES matter…What you do in your life overall even outside of your ‘job’ does impact your job. The same thing we tell our children, be careful what you post on social media because employers do look at that in judging your character. As President of that organization, you represent them even when off the clock. If you thought before you posted you wouldn’t be in this predicament. You need to resign from your position immediately.
Yet, it is ok for our President to say whatever he wants about others. Maybe now Burbey can run for President!
Apparently it is not ok for the POTUS to say whatever he wants. He gets flack from you all everyday. How about this… both presidents resign? Will that make you happy? I could give 2 s**** about who is president. Local matters are what matters most to me.
Why can’t anyone spell devout, as in a devout religious follower? What’s up with “devote christian?” The spelling mistake from Ryan, since he is a teacher and represents all HCPS educators, is more troubling than his need to use social media to express himself.
Classic example of a white, male response. I can do no wrong, and if I do get called for it I will simply apologize until it goes away. Keep sitting up there in your ivory tower with your white privilege and male ego sir.
Sounds like he should be on the Board of Education or in the HCPS administration. Except he wouldn’t have to apologize or explain his actions there.
It’s time for the teachers to leave this Union!! A devote Christian would never want harm to come to someone. Even when you stated you didn’t know anyone was hurt…there was still people on that train…children on that train!! You are still happy for people to get into a wreck! Just awful!!
Jesus what a snowflake….
Please stay away from my kids I don’t want the to grow up and be a democrat
The union makes it extremely difficult to leave once you are a member. Check their website. It gives no information about how to end your membership. Calling doesn’t help. When you send a letter, you are told it does not contain the correct information to terminate membership.
Not surprising. Someone who is insensitive in their personal life has no business being president….
of the teachers union is what I am talking about.
OMG…this whole situation is wrong on so many levels, but to get this upset about the president of a Teachers’ Union acting in admittedly poor taste when the President of the United States is flashing the names of his donors during the SOTU, openly admitting molesting women, and disparaging immigrants from s-hole nations is something I am much more concerned about yet the Religious Right overlooks this, God help us all.
the fact that others may do worse is no excuse for my error. I am truly sorry and take full responsibility for my insensitivity.
Stay local
So are you telling us that “he’s our (teachers union) president” and that we should just “deal with it” or maybe youre saying “if we don’t like it then get out”
Hey Active mom lets try to address the issue at hand here. Try not to get off on a tangent about something that has no relevance here.
Mr.Ryan Burbey, :This is what you get for endorsing a Republican for County Council President in January. Five months before the primary. Ten months before the General Election.
Political ass kissing always reaps bad karma ! Reasonable judgement can only come after full consideration of the options.It looks like you were in amad race with Mike Hiob to kiss the ring of power.
@Mike Callahan – I urge you to rethink this statement. You should vote for a candidate you believe in. Whether it’s the message or past actions that provide the belief, I don’t think that party lines should be the consideration on the way you vote. There is no way that all Republicans are the correct candidates, nor is there any way that all Democrats are the correct candidates. You seem to forget that both parties are responsible for the destruction of the rights of the American citizens. As I have said before, your ticket shouldn’t be red or blue. It should be purple…..
nonsense.
We all say things we wish we could redo. Billy Graham once said in matters of divorce, “How do you unscramble eggs”. When our hearts become preoccupied with tearing each other down, then maybe we may need to look at ourselves and reassess things. Listening to Family Life Today, a Christian broadcast yesterday, they were interviewing a lady who suggested to the listeners to take the kindness challenge. I was intrigued and intend to do this myself. Check out the link below for more details. https://www.jointhekindnesschallenge.com/familylife
Lots of marriages have been transformed following the suggestions noted in the website and I was thinking what a different world it would be if our politicians would try and say something nice to each other and look for the good in others. And yes, I am guilty of doing stupid stuff as well and hope to take this 30 day challenge and see what happens!
Not my comments…only the first one is, Really low to hijack someone’s user name,
Is your whole world lost now? Your entire life revolves around your online identity
Burbey’s idiotic statement aside, I didn’t think Harris paid any attention to events having to do with Harford County, busy as he is watching the Stock Market make him more money.
If Andy Harris wants to be able to call for the HCEA presidents resignation he needs to be a member first!
“On January 31, an Amtrak train carrying Republican lawmakers to West Virginia collided with a truck, resulted in one death and multiple injuries. Ryan Burbey, the president of the Harford County Education Association, shared a story about the accident on his Facebook page with the caption ‘Karma’.”
This is typical of the rotten scumbag intelligentsia. His lame excuse is..” he did it before he knew what he was cheer leading had actually happened”.
This man should be removed from his post. He should be relegated to riding the back of a trash truck to make his living.
Is this not what he wants to happen, even worse, to us irredeemable deplorables ?
He said it…….F him !
Ryan Buggery, said it was “karma” for much of our congress to be in a train crash…he got likes on Facebook for it. This man cannot head the union representing the Harford county educators.
RELEASE THE MEMO RELEASE THE MEMO RELEASE THE MEMO
Are you a Russian asset selling out our Constitution and our country for Trump and your KGB corporate masters?
Maybe it’s a Russian BOT? Looks suspicious.
Sounds more like a Russian @zzwipe.
Social media is nothing more than a lynch mob looking for someone to slauder. You morons post every thought and opinion, sometimes when you just should have kept your mouth shut. The irony here is that the mob has decended upon mr. Burbery. Only he knows his true intent of his post but the mob wants blood.. and wants it now. The mob is active every second of every day just lying in wait to focus its vengeance on anyone with whom it disagrees. It has the power to ruin your life both personally and professionally. It is unrelenting in feeding its appetite and mr. burbery is now trying to fight off the mob before it too distroys him.
I would urge everyone to just relinquish all of your social media accounts and free yourself from the mob and its never ending quest for internet justice.
I made an insensitive post about this accident before I knew anyone was hurt. While I have apologized publicly, I have not yet been able to find contact info to apologize to the family. I did find this Go Fund ME Page. If you are able, please contribute.
https://www.gofundme.com/foley-amtrak-truck-victim
Its to late……its deeper than the DEAD GARBAGE TRUCK DRIVER. You are a baffone. Please leave our presence.
Sir, While I appreciate your outrage and perhaps I deserve it. I committed to making amends. That is why I posted the link. Take it for what you will. If it gets one penny for the family to help ease their pain it will be worth your disdain.
Pathetic. You went plantation and now you regret it. Sorry boss…you are irredeemable.
Sir (term used loosely). You have lost the trust of community members that expected better of someone who purposefully ran a campaign to become president of the teachers union. Your deep rooted hatred for anything that doesn’t resemble you or your thoughts and ideals is disgusting and has no place in a position of power. The teachers and students (and citizens of this county) deserve someone who will not “slip” and make a “minor” mistake like this. The fact is you made a mistake. But in todays world you cant make it go away. You no longer are effective as an unbiased leader. I remember a certain man who was running for president and a little bit of over excitement cost him his lead in the race and ultimately the race (Howard Dean). Give the people what they want and deserve in a better qualified and more socially acceptable leader other than yourself who is now tainted.
I have rarely agreed with Mr. Burbey over the years, but It’s America not Russia, and I will fight to protect his right to speak freely even if I disagree with that speech.
If you had read the previous comments in this thread you would know it was already stated that his free speech is not under attack. Its his disdain for humans that are not like him. Its his inability to be leader in his community and rise above petty actions like this. The action itself is a right under the constitution, but social consequences are not protected. That in itself would be an infringement on others right to disagree and have a voice. But maybe it is you that needs to go back to school.
Andy Harris should have an in person town hall meeting to discuss this issue with his constituents
Oh wait he can’t he has no balls and is just another lemming of the
“I can say and do anything I want Trump ” racist crowd
Kinda just like Mr. Burbey…
Who thought he was untouchable
At least you both agree about Harris.
He’s not the subject of this article. Maybe another time when he is the topic at hand.
Burbey is swallowing some good ol’ karma now. I find his apology lacking since he goes on and on about Harris, politics, defending himself and why he won’t resign. He just does not know how to shut up, which is what got him into the trouble in the first place. And now look a good liberal he wants us to contribute money to atone for his sins. A true classless individual.
Sir, Do what you will. I posted the link to assist the family. Making amends means you try to do everything you can to ameliorate the impact or your transgression.
You are a good man. You are principled, bipartisan, collaborative. Thank you for the work you do.
Bipartisan my ass! Do you even read?!
Hang in there Ryan just scream fake news and suddenly Harris will be on your side. Don’t let these triggered snowflake cucks get you down.
I believe Mr. Burbey was the one who pulled the trigger this time. And now hes trying to put the bullet back in the gun. The shot was not fatal but it can never go back in. He must live with this mistake for the rest of his career in a public position. Which shouldn’t be long.
Dumbass.
Social Media Assisted Career Termination. LOL
OH GOOD GRIEF BURBEY!!! STOP APOLOGIZING!!! All you said was the truth. If the boneheads in Congress had voted to install the safety devices or for better regulations on trains then this probably wouldn’t have happened. Since it was an accident, we can’t be for sure that improved safety measures would have definitely prevented this accident, but more than likely it would have. You didn’t offend me and all those who are attacking you are doing it as a political rant on party guides. Screw Andy Harris. Hey Andy, why don’t you tell us how great that horse manure is for the environment again? I’ve got to admit, the manure in the environment isn’t half as bad as the manure from Andy’s mouth. What a political stooge….
Wow…..condoning the mocking and expression of wishful thinking RE:a desire that Republicans en mass die. This is a sickness. Wow…its like wishing for a certain ilks family members to have an accident with a tractor trailer ! It’s krazy.
Safety devices have no bearing on what BUGGER did. The debate over the actual accident , train operation in general, and Amtracks’ horrendous operation in general has NOTHING WHAT SO EVER to do with Buggers comments. Buggers comments were about wishing people would die. Bugger cannot be allowed to represent our teachers.
If a teacher has a grievance…for example the teacher is taken to task for….teaching kids to defecate on the flag…or teaching kids that democracy is a sham and its only for show…and only one party rules…Bugger will defend them. Bugger has shown he is not capable of representing anyone. Bugger needs to get a job working for one of Geo Soros not for profits. He can join his intellect with the David Brocks, Amy Goodmans, Percey Suttons Ghost, William Ayres, and the rest of the counter culture, “FACEBOOK LIKE” addicted, clown show.
He’s a bum !
He pointed out an IRONY. I don’t recall him wishing for anyone to die…..
He pointed out to everyone his real character. He is a low individual. Using any chance he gets to move forward his agenda. He is inept and will not learn from this. In todays overcrowded world full of “good” employees, why keep one that makes mistakes. Move on to the next one. Maybe they can keep their mouth shut in matters of personal opinion
Uh, your last sentence could be used on each and every one of us. We are all on here not keeping our mouths shut in matters of personal opinion. There’s a little more IRONY for you……
This is not personal opinion Mrs Soulcrusher. This is public outcry at a leader of a community who is supposed to uphold that communities values. This is warranted backlash for actions taken. The ironic part is that you have no idea how long people have been waiting for this moment.
Really? I think you are doing what you are doing for a political purpose. Free speech is one of the last protected rights of this land that the government has not squashed. If Burbey has to resign over his opinion of this incident, which I believe he right on these matters, then you have all failed him and have become complacent to the illegally incorporated government’s quest to control your minds. Even more, if you’ve been waiting for this moment for so long, then that means you hate Mr. Burbey and I now allege you are using politics to force a resignation based on hatred. How do you like those apples…..you are not my Senior and I am not a woman. However, any person who wishes to act like a snowflake being dropped into boiling water like you are, should immediately run for your safe zone.
Oh and you better start your proxy/vpn routine of running up thumbs up counts, because as of right now, your single thumbs up doesn’t point to any public outcry, what so ever…..
Folks, SoulCrusher has a point.
“Karma” Translation…”THIS IS GODS WORK TO PUNISH THOSE STOPPING US FROM ACTING LIKE THE NAZI’S ACTED”
That is what buggery said in one word. Bugger said the same thing as the baseball game shooter. Bugger is obviously an America hater.
This opinion is yours…just do not spread your diereses to our children through proxy. GO AWAY!
This is just one woman’s opinion, but you seem to the one who puts politics before country. You also by your posts seem to be a bloviating bully. I bet we would find some interesting things on your social media pages. Hmm ………………
Aunt Bee quotes Stalin’s secret police chief Lavrentiy Beria “show me the man and ill show you the crime”. Along that logic Bee also has ghosts in her closet. Now for the uppity name calling disguised with self righteousness…nanana naaaaaaa!
Bloviating? I sure hope so.
Bully? No…you just don’t like being taken to task.
Since you don’t allow replies to your latest comments ill comment here. If you believe what you say then lets apply that principal to the POTUS. He has free speech as you say. Let snot jump on everything he says like it is a dagger through the heart. I personally think both men are quite equal. They exhibit similar behaviors
Hold on! I’m not in control of the Dagger’s format in any way. What you are experiencing is limitations to the Dagger’s format, so let’s be clear on that. As far as Trump is concerned, I would have to agree with you 100% and I don’t jump on Trump for his comments, no matter how screwy they may seem. He may not be the most presidential acting person who has taken the office, but he is a duly elected President of the United States and the people chose him over everyone else that ran. So, yes, I agree with you 100% on your statement. However, Burbey and Trump are NOT equals. Trump holds the highest office in our government. Burbey is President of your county’s educational association. Trump’s words are heard all over the world and his tweets are becoming legendary. I don’t think Burbey’s opinions will be broadcasted nationwide or read by the millions of Twitter followers like Trump. Similar? Maybe? Equal? NO WAY!
Its all on a scale. POTUS represents whole country = whole country gets to weigh in. Burbey represents county = whole county gets to weigh in. They both hold the office of president which they both sought. Local matters first and most!
I think you are stretching it a little, possibly a lot. Trump is President of the United States. Burbey is President of your county’s educational administration. If you were comparing him to the County Executive, then you may have made a point. Burbey is NOT the President of Harford County……sorry.
White privilege at its finest!
It would seem as though you have no idea what free speech is ma’am. Your telling anyone on here that they should stop is the opposite of free speech. No one has told him that he cant say what he did. He is not under penalty of the “law”, but he is under penalty of his people. You really should learn a thing or two and not just from his 6th grade class.
Why is it that the actual President can be bombarded all day everyday for things he says but once it happens to someone you admire the tables must be turned. “Leave him alone’ you cry! “He hasn’t hurt anyone” LOL
I have done no such thing as what you are insinuating. I told Burbey to stop apologizing. Go reread what I’ve said. I haven’t told anyone to leave him alone. When you put fictitional words in people’s mouths, you should consider inserting your foot into your own…..
Mr. Burbey should be arrested, in my opinion. I agree with Senator Harris.
Lets break this down. We had a train of Washington rich people with their privileged families riding on a train they refuse to upgrade on crumbling infrastructure so their rich buddies can get tax breaks.They run into a trash truck illegally going around barriers, no doubt working hard to keep his job and is killed doing so. Not only is this karma at work the irony is hilarious.
Karma would be this now happening to one of your family members or Mr Burbey’s. That’s karma.
Karma would be this now happening to one of your family members or Mr Burbey’s. That’s karma.
No you moron, that’s not Karma at all. karma is your making a fool out of yourself on the internet and everyone laughing at you. Karma is your mother killing herself because you are so stupid. Karma isn’t revenge you dope it’s reality.
Its not revenge you “dope” (is that what you shoot up and sell to kids in your neighborhood daily?) Karma is an effect to a cause. Oh unless you are in fact hindu or Buddhist. But I likely doubt that. Maybe it would benefit you to do a little research before you mouth off on the big boy internet. Mommy cant save you here. Although shes probably all you have since your father left when he knocked her up like a typical dead beat. Good luck in life, youre gonna need it Bernie. LOL
Its funny how just when school gets out Burbey sends his cronies online to defend him hahah
Why aren’t you blaming the driver of the train?? Seems as they would be the responsible party, no? Trains don’t kill people, people kill people.
Irony misses the target.. attempting to justify mocking the dead..stating they deserve it because of his class envy…but makes clear he hates those “rich” people. I guess the cops assassinated in Texas by BLM terrorists also deserved it. You freaks never cease to amaze me. By the way Irony, do we realy need to force feed a 200 year old system…railroads…down our throats. In my opinion commuter rails are only useful in urban city areas .
By the way shithead…the employees of Amtrak are govt employees. Ever try to fire a govt employee?
Ironically, your sister is your mother.
The paranoid entrenched STASI’esq deep state…a paranoid anti democracy sham, DIES TODAY. Many years were spent on a hair trigger to NOT live like this.
GOD BLESS A TRUE HERO
DONALD J (justice) TRUMP
RELEASE THE MEMO!
Are you off your meds dude? If so, please take them. Your are one wacked out individual. Maybe you should go see your psych doctor.
This moron is the best cheerleader for locking Trump and all of his corrupt and mentally unstable minions up that i have seen on this site. I hope he keeps posting on here with all of his outrageous BS. In fact if we could encourage him to show up at live events that would be even better. He could almost single-handedly turn Harford County Blue in 2020 maybe sooner. Wonder what kind of crazy $h!+ he has on his social media. I bet you it is off the wall with quotes from Putin plastered everywhere.
#draintheswampstartatthetop
Scared?
Of what – an old, bitter, deranged lunatic. lol
Do you, pumpkin puss, know what STASI was?
They released the memo how did that work out for you?
The releasing of the memo is a thing of beauty. It is working out just fine.
I post a comment and I triggered a few cultists (democrats). Their only comments are “witch”,”heretic”, and “blasphemy”
Mr. Burbey is a class act.
He has spent his adult life advocating for children.
He is nonpartisan and works with everyone.
Stop making fun of him.
hahahahahahaha. “stop making fun of him” He chose a public profile with this position. You sound like his mommy coming to defend him. LOL!!!!
If a Teacher did that on their facebook page. They would be fired immediately.
Momma bear, he is a schoolteacher, not a politician. Neither he nor his family deserve the attacks levelled against him.
Wrong again little child. He is president of the HCEA. I find it hard that you don’t know that. And furthermore as a t4acher he should be dealt with properly by his superiors at Aberdeen Middle school. Any teacher acting in a misappropriate manner on a social media outlet has repercussions to deal with. Get it through your heads folks, Internet is not a free play with no consequences.
He doesn’t work at Aberdeen Middle! The contract would only be in force if he brought it in the classroom. In his current position it doesn’t!
I believe you are mistaken little one
HCEA Members,
Does Mr. Burbey speak for you or not? Either strongly repudiate what he said or, if you choose not to, then you have endorsed it. Right now Mr. Burbey has painted you all with the same brush. You elected him and you have been painted with the same brush as he has.
Mr. Burbey in his position should have thought his post through before he posted it or anything on SM sites. However, she living in the Republican glass house shouldn’t be throwing any stones. The most disgusting and repulsive group of role models for our children are now the leaders of our government (whom you have openly full throttle supported on this board in past posts). My kids can’t even watch the news with all of the foul comments, inappropriate behavior and endless lies coming those in charge of our government. Shame on those that continue to support these people and on those of you who don’t speak up against this assault on common decency.
I listened to 2 Andy Harris virtual town halls. Shame on you Andy. How dare you try and appear upsetted off by a Karma Comment. God gave me a call and said He’s praying for you 🙂 Grow some because all you say and do will be your legacy. I know, because all I do and say, will be mine. Don’t draw attention to yourself, as you will be doubly-accountable for your foolishness.
Have a nice day!
Mandatory reading assignment as punishment for democrats. 1. Animal Farm 2. 1984 Mandatory viewing 1. Citizen Kane.
Looks like your momma finally let you come out and play with us.
Weaker.
Try reconnecting your BS feeding tube although you may be beyond saving.
Mandatory viewing assignment for Trumpsters:
Weak
We already know you are weak but your admission is the first step of your 12 step program.
Rehab is for quitters…..
Bill Maher…Really? Anyone who’s bio states them as comedian before political commentator holds no weight in this argument. Next you’ll prob post something by John whats his name or the black guy that replaced him. Why dont you try getting news from a credible source. Or do some of your own research, but im sure you dont know how to do that. Mike Callahan, a good irish immigrant
So, to restate the question…Do any of you know what STASI was?
Yeah, Post WW2 German Intel and secret police……
Don’t feed the strays.
O.K, Now kids…we know what STASI was, what were they known for ?
Derailing trains?
Noy are know for what has become known as the paranoid surveillance state and promoting.
Your normal rantings are paranoid delusional. Is that some attempt at English or just gibberish?
See what happens when you feed the strays.
Trump has his boot on the surveillance states neck…..democrats are defending the surveillance state…who are millennials voting for in 2018?
Nice choice in phrasing – “Trump has his boot on” reminds me of Nazi Germany, Mussolini’s Fascists or Stalin’s Russia. You are the gift that just keeps on giving. Please continue to post more of these classics. You are providing such a treasure trove of material and the best thing is it’s free.
Punkin Puss doesn’t get it. Many of us sacrificed a lot for your doltness to have the right to embarrass yourself as you do. We will not have our rights eroded. Trump has it heads and tails above any politician in recent history. The respect and love of our constitution and the ability to serve it as he does. This obviously scares you. GOOD!
WTF asks the Scrutinizer what is paranoid and what is delusion. I can educate you.
1. Paranoid = noun, a person who is paranoid.
2. Delusional disorder = an idiosyncratic belief or impression that is firmly maintained despite being contradicted by what is generally accepted as reality or rational argument, typically a symptom of mental disorder.
At least you now know about your illness now.
Too many nows….just maybe
maybe…… maybe not……. but who the f really cares…….. well except you….. maybe.
Maybe you should go back and finish elementary school. Do us all a favor and don’t procreate.
This is this best entertainment on the web. Are some of these people for real? That Central dude sounds whacked.
Like fish rising to the chum baby!
almost as easy as getting a mans career taken from him. lets get him!
Strictly for entertainment value only boys and girls not interested in anything else. If you got beef with somebody then you are on your own.
but fore real….Burbey was the first one to bite. Just sayin yo. That fool got no filter. Send him packin back to wherever burbey is from
He’s from Red Lion, PA
Actually, my entire family is from Harford County. My grandfather helped build the old stone Mountain Christian Church. I was baptized there. I went to Hickory Elementary School for kindergarten and first grade. I mostly grew up in Woodbine, PA. I went to Lower Chanceford Elementary School, Clearview Middle School, Red Lion Area Junior High School and graduated from Red Lion Area Senior High School. I moved to Red Lion when I was a sophomore in high school. I got my undergraduate degree from I.U.P. I got my masters from College of Notre Dame.
However, none of that is relevant to the issue at hand. I made a thoughtless, insensitive post. I did not consider that it would be viewed as partisan. I did not know that people were hurt at the time. It was a dumb, dumb, dumb move. It is not reflective of my character or my life’s work.
I am truly sorry. I have apologized over and over. I will continue to do so. I have reached out to the family of the victims and apologized to them. I have donated to the fund for the victims and publicized the fund. I will continue to try to make amends as I am able.
I realize folks are upset. I realize that I let many people down. I cannot rewrite history or take the post back. If I could, I would. I can only continue to work to ameliorate any harm I have done. I do not ask for sympathy. I ask only for forgiveness.
I must ask, how have you felt the past few days Burney? Can you sleep? Eat?
I know what that must feel like having people take your words and use them against you.
There are no more amends to make Mr. Burbey. You made a mistake. Done. Now, do yourself a favor and stay off social media and especially this site.
Burbey did NOT make a mistake. He expressed his opinion on a social media site and each and every one of you that are chastising this man for speaking his opinion, which is completely true, are traitors to the United States Constitution, traitors to the Maryland Constitution and traitors to the American people. He does NOT need to stay off of social media, nor does he need to stay off this site. Burbey is a citizen of the United States and enjoys all the freedoms, immunities and protections as each and every one of us enjoys, except for me. He is NOT a citizen of the United States of America, he is a citizen of the United States. The United States of America is a corporation and does NOT exist, except for in DC where it was incorporated. Only the United States exists and Burbey you had better learn that for yourself so a completely condemned man doesn’t have to speak up for you.
Hey Soulcrusher… each and everyone of these people “speaking” up about how they feel are simply doing the same thing he did. Which you are defending for him but not for them. One way?
Does freedom of speech only work for those you agree with?
No one suggested that each and every one of them stay off of social media or this site. Freedom of speech is for everyone whether I agree with them or not. I am speaking up for him because you are literally trying to terrorize him, via this website. You are literally trying to convince him that he has done something wrong and that he should resign from his job. Quite frankly, you suck. He has done nothing wrong and you know it…..
Unfortunately some are for real.
Apparently Stephen King said the same thing. So where is Andys outrage?
Steven king has no relevance. He is neither a resident in ands district nor a member of that community nor a leader representing public service providers that the taxpayers of that community pay for! Not to mention steve is a piece of garbage himself
Andy Harris is not in the Teacher’s Union!
No, he’s just a concerned citizen who also happens to be congressman. This was done in his capacity as a private citizen 😉
With STASI defined. Q2 is, WHY ARE DEMS DEFNDING THE STASSI’esque state in America?
This whole thing is ridiculous. There is no point in all this arguing. The man is not going to change. He will always be that way, it just may be hidden more after all this. But alas we have seen no better behavior from either “side”. The truth is neither “side” is correct. How about the point that unions are irrelevant today. Only kept in place with money used to enforce outdated policy and standards that keep them necessary, but harm the teachers and students in the end. Absolute power will corrupt absolutely. Any person desiring power (which is what he wants) to change policies or minds should not be trusted. Just look at how he vehemently refuses to give up the power. Only admitting his faults after being caught. He knows someone else could hold his post and do a better (less attention grabbing) job than he. But do we really need him at all? Do we need his position? The union? Their biggest ploy to new teachers, bullying them into joining, is that they will help provide legal assistance if they are taken to court. But what they fail to inform you is that young are already provided legal support by the school system. Lets do away with his position and the union as well!
I totally agree! We should eliminate his position completely. If needed we could assign any tasks he actually did do that were relevant to teachers. We don’t need that stupid union!
Unless you’re a member, you have zero say and no vote. Join and pay your dues. Put your money where your mouth is. Get a brain before you post next time.
Oh hi Mike Callahan. One with a brain would consider Betty might already be a member. But then again why would she want to pay HER money to bankroll Burbey?
You’re so far off base jack off. Care to try again. Even losers deserve a second chance.
Just came across this thread.
So he made a comment that offends many people. Get a grip people.
Check the news…offensive seems to be the current name of the game, accepted and practiced by many.
The hard reality is that Harford County citizens have a long standing history of loving to hate it’s teachers and scream over their salaries. Harford County citizens thrive on attacking Ryan Burbey. He has the job because there are so few teachers willing to run for his position. Who wants to willingly accept being ripped apart online and have their family threatened for the sake of fellow teachers rights? It wouldn’t matter who was in the job, if you’re going to try to represent the teachers in negotiations, you need to prepare for the ‘Harford County hate’ to come your way.
He didn’t offend me and he didn’t offend anyone that has a clue. You all need to drop this act. His personal life, which includes his activities on social media, are his own business. If you want the man to resign, find something he did while he was doing his job that is detrimental to the performance of his job. When you do that, you have a legitimate complaint. As of right now, you have nothing…..
He is always on the job. When you choose to hold public profile positions you must always be working. You can’t be a community leader half the time. The expectation is greater. Or else he’s nothing better than a lousy 6th grade teacher.
So a police officer off duty commits an act of ill repute (much like burbey did). Is he not to be dealt with in his position as a law enforcement officer?
Burbey committed no act of ill repute. That’s the point. He stated the truth. There is no comparison to what you’re suggesting. You got some serious issues to attend to if you think what he posted on Facebook was an act of ill repute.
So if one of the Baltimore police officers had posted Karma about Freddie Grey… that would have been ok?
A police officer works for the government, you really are clueless.
But he posted it in his private page 😉 Fuckface
I’ll take it further. A police officer works for the executive branch carrying out and enforcing the law. It could be construed that the police officer who posted “Karma” about the Freddy Gray incident, was being reckless with his comments and that could reflect his own irresponsibility in carrying out his duties as a law enforcement officer. However, I would have no problem with a police officer saying or commenting “Karma”, in regard to that incident. Considering Gray’s history and actions during the arrest, “Karma” might have been exactly what happened….
Hey Burney. Got anything to say about this one? Not sure if any opposing views were on board yet…
https://www.cnn.com/2018/02/04/us/amtrak-south-carolina-crash/index.html
The first amendment of the Constitution strictly forbids any government official, ANDY HARRIS, from restricting this countries citizens, Ryan Burbey freedom of speech.
While I may not agree with Mr Burbey or his politics, I and my fellow Americans did not fight for this counties freedoms to have traitors like Andy take a dump on the Constitution and every thing it stands for.
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Andy Harris needs to resign immediately
No one has ever said in any of this that Mr. Burbey had no right to say what he did. He does however need to face consequences of his actions be them personal, professional, or public. And Andy Harris has every right to point out to the public something he sees as concerning for his constituents.
What’s your job title?
You do not understand the first amendment and that’s sad.
So just to be clear, in your clouded judgment a police officer could post on his personal FB that it was karma for Freddy Grey to die. And no one would have any right to take him to task on his statements
American Patriot eh? Sounds like you need to blindly follow your superiors orders and march into the next unsuspecting country that has a natural resource that your leaders deem theirs for the taking. Lol. Lemming
Actually everyone would have the right to take him to task. That is if they don’t do it as an official representing the government like Andy Harris did.
This country in general does a piss poor job of educating people with regards to the Constitution.
Have you read the post at all? If I’m not mistaken it says he “calls for him to resign” not calls for his termination. He isn’t taking his position away, he’s simply asking that he resign. Totally different, but I don’t expect you to understand that. You’re still stuck on what the first amendment means. Ha!
This clown needs to go die fighting for large corporations interests over seas lol. And remember, I’m protected by the first amendment
The 1st amendment does not dictate public opinion, public reaction. Please don’t be so stupid.
Son, you would be an expert on stupidity having practiced so much. Now come on and play nice with the other people.
You get a pass jackass! My Mamma told me never to get in a battle of witts with an unarmed opponent.
Sticks and stones might but your lame-ass words and dim wit won’t hahaha…………….!!!
#RELEASE THE MEMO
Sticks and stones might but your lame-ass words and dim wit won’t hahaha..!! Let me read this a few times to understand it.
Your dem memo will be released as soon as its vetted and its approved by the president.
Whats really cool is that there are not 1 but 2 clones of my nic. I guess I have your attention.
Nope. Sorry that huge ego (you all seem to like such descriptive verbiage) will not get fed this evening. It’s just that you’re such a pompous, predictable ass that we find it so easy and entertaining to share our love and affection with you.
Cut us all a break on here and don’t feed the strays.
Did this guy resign yet???
*bump –
Is this clown still around? Lets not forget what this fool did. ahahahahaha. Idiot.