The Luzerne County Corruption Crew

As more and more of this sordid tale comes to light, isn't it obvious what needs done in our courthouse? It needs a very thorough enema! Every single employee there that got their job through nepotism or cronyism (that's pretty much everybody) needs to be replaced through an open and transparent process. Advertise every job and I mean every job there and make sure the interviews are conducted by an outside source. I certainly don't mean Hackett's firm either, after all, he has donated heavily to many of the elected power brokers there.

As has been covered on my friend Gort42's page, many are in fear of losing their job. As well they should be!! We have all heard the stories about county employees that rarely, if ever, actually show up for work (and I'm not just talking about certain park directors either). These people have others clock them in and out and are protected by those in power. I say they are flat out stealing from the taxpayers. They all need to go!

Now we have a judge's son using his father's name in an effort to escape justice. I personally like the guy and my family has enjoyed many a great meal at his restaurant. The problem is the systemic sense of entitlement that those who have friends and relatives in power in the courthouse have. They believe they are immune and protected from any type of trouble. We need them to know just how wrong they are! As for the judge stating that he will have a judge from another county handle the trial if there is one, come on, does anybody honestly believe that the presiding judge isn't going to get a phone call?????? Spare me!

Another Black eye for Luzerne County Government

As has been covered on Gort's blog http://gort42.blogspot.com, Scrapheap's best friend Sam "I am the Problem" Guesto has really screwed the pooch this time. He even has Petrilla after his head. Poor old Scrap has no comment. Well, no shit Sherlock. He is your boy and doesn't so much as blow his nose without your permission. The fact that the warden has come out and said he was present when Guesto ordered the no bid bullshit has to be taken very seriously. He has put his job on the line for telling the truth. No matter what Petrilla says, Guesto should be suspended without pay immediately. Scrap should take a leave of absence until the investigation is complete. If laws were broken, and it sure as fark looks that way, certain local political hacks need 3 hots and a cot courtesy of the state for a few years. That includes you, scrap!!! The one amazing question I have is, who is this outside agency that is conducting the investigation????

Thoughts

There is so much going on that I really don't know where to start. The ticket scandal with Greg Scrapheap and Guesto seems as good as any. Who hasn't figured out that Luzerne county is a pay to play zone? Greg gives that company a few million county dollars and only asks for some tickets to games in return. That company got the deal of a lifetime!!

Chris Hackett, whom I know and like, pledges not to pursue earmarks. Chris, that would be great. The only problem I see is the several hundred other members of congress that would laugh and say great, more for my district. It is a very short sighted notion and certainly not well thought out. While I'm on the subject of Mr. Hackett, I wish his campaign pukes would stop with the mud already.

The story of Pride hiring illegal aliens comes to light after only 12 or 13 years. I heard Kevin "pinko" Lynn talking about it today. If I am not mistaken, it was 2 or 3 illegals that had false identification. When INS investigated, Pride cooperated fully. Boy, what a scandalous tale. Kevin, do you really think Mr. Meuser actually interviews and hires every person that works at Pride? If so, you're a farktard. Any company that size has a full blown HR department that does that. The HR crew made an honest mistake. The company took responsibility for the mistake. Where is the scandal? If this is the best mud Madeira and crew can come up with for Hackett, they should be canned.

As I've stated many times, I know both of the candidates well. I like and respect both. Never mind the reality that Meuser is the stronger candidate to unseat Carney, I just don't like the way Hackett's hatchet men are running his campaign. I have had enough of that style politician. Chris, you have to take responsiblity for them and they cost you my support. I am behind Meuser 100%. Not that that means diddly squat to you, but there it is. Really, Hackett's Hatchets made the decision far easier than it otherwise would've been.

Obama and Billary are both promising over 200 billion in new spending. I am very curious how they intend to pay for it. I sincerely hope it's just the same tired, old democrat campaign promises that were never meant to be kept. Otherwise, this country is screwed with a capital S.

Guesto and Ciavarella

The formerly honorable Judge Ciavarella actually claimed in todays Times Leader that Guesto was the most qualified for the job. I say bulldookey. He certainly was the most connected man for the job. Already, other applicants have come forward, and according to their claimed credentials, are far more qualified. Come on skooch (sp?), at least have the guts to say why he really got the job.

Luzerne County, Home of the Despot

Can anyone actually believe the friggin unmitigated gall of the powers that be in the courthouse? It isn't just the commissioners but the judges too. What must Guesto have on all of them that they are willing to committ political suicide by giving him another job? Judge Ciavarella, say goodbye to being a judge. You will not be able to "skooch" your way out when it comes time for retention.

I rarely agree with anything Corbett has to say but I sincerely hope he keeps his word and continues to hammer these politicians. They say people in this county have a coal cracker mentality. I say it is time to prove them wrong. I say we vote out all incumbent county seats. I say the new administration goes through every employee's file. If they got their job through connections, so sad, too bad, you're fired!!! It is time to stop the corruption. It is time to stop the cronyism. It is time to elect leaders that not only listen to the people but actually follow the will of the people. If the new crop follows this current crop, boom, out they go. I say we repeat the process until we get good leadership in all county offices. By good, I mean moral, ethical, and honest. I think a provision of law needs to put in place that we can impeach any county officeholder and have them removed!! I think the law should state that they be replaced by the people voting not appointed by a shitheel governor.