I don't have any faith in Luzerne County. I grew up there and saw firsthand how corrupt from top to bottom that county actually is. Especially their juvenile criminal system that locked up kids for what can be considered a meme in today's terms.
Judge Michael T. Conahan got released from federal prison due to the covid hysteria after serving 6 of his 17 years. Judge Mark Ciavarella senteced to I think 28 years thankfully got denied a sentence reduction partially due to the fact he still claims he never committed a crime.
I unfortunately had the pleasure of being one of the thousands of kids that Ciavarella got a kickback for. Their short sentences will never pay back the multiple middle and high school students that took their own lives.
Sorry for the rant, I will more than likely have something to say about the kids for cash scandal until the day I die.
I for one appreciate your rant (and sorry for what you went through) - your comments lead me to research the case against Ciavarella, someone I had never heard of before. I’m not from PA, but now more inclined to support Larocca after learning of this backstory.
Thanks, having a good supportive family goes a long way in miserable times like those.
To be honest I dont know anything about Larocca other than reading his web page. I moved 2000 miles away after college so I don't follow local NE PA politics hardly at all.
Hopefully if elected he means what he says and isn't swayed by money or threats.
I am so sorry for what you went through. I know that doesn't correct the damage done, but you have my love and support and I will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you I appreciate it. It was by no means fun but I made it out just fine. Being stubborn and living by the motto what doesn't kill you makes you stronger seemed to work. I just feel bad for the kids and families that let it destroy their lives.
No need to apologize. Going through something like that gives you the energy to fight it that other people simply can’t imagine.
Your username suggests Texas. No need to feel bleak about anything—with a spirit like yours! Add Texas to that, and you’re unstoppable! (Lots to do there, too, on similar fronts!)
I'm in neighboring lackawanna county. Scranton. The corruption here is as bad. I'm hoping they pop this corrupt shite hole. Judges son a lawyer runnning the biggest dominant nursing home. What I'm still going through , what they did to mom . They're stripping elderly of their houses their wealth and their lives. still fighting. Til the 25th to sue. This area wouldnt be the shite hole it is if we could remove this corruption. New job leaves me brain dead each night. Pray. When your feeling like its endless..dig in n fight. And dont give up.
Brain dead—totally understandable with a new job, but it won’t last forever. Might be a good idea to check a couple things out now. Here’s your GOP county website: https://lackawannagop.com/ to get familiar with.
Why not go to A Meet & Greet with Carrie Lewis DelRosso on Sun, April 24, 3pm – 5pm (an hour or so on a Sunday afternoon) at Villa Maria II, 1610 Washburn St, Scranton, PA?
—a short preview until you’re feeling ready to roll! 🇺🇸
Let’s look at the local committee links: https://www.allegheny.gop/local_committees. Looks like they got them all covered. Check ✔️
Now the affiliate organizations: https://www.allegheny.gop/affiliate_organizations. Pretty impressive. Their Daddy organization calls them “independent bodies comprised of local collegiate, young, and women's Republican groups.” They may be called affiliates, but they’re pretty much on their own, which could be a good thing. The point is, they’re young—and they care. Check ✔️
But wait! Allegheny County’s GOP’s last newsletter came out October, 2021. Their calendar has no party events, and they have no candidates list at all.
Moving on to FB for more info. Mixed results … except for this announcement on a YR group page:
“YOUNG REPUBLICANS are officially on the ballot!” Why aren’t they listed on the party website? Why are no candidates there?
Is it possible (dare I suggest?) that old-line Allegheny Republicans are too jaded, disappointed, disbelieving—maybe even too RINO?? to get behind their Young Republicans and cheer them on? (I hope I’m wrong … I’d love to be wrong.)
These comments don’t apply to only Allegheny County. For any county: If you’re sick of the RINO status quo, if their inertia bores you, if their entrenched corruption disgusts you, and you’re still Mad as Hell about the anti-MAGA cheaters, then—
BE BRAVE. DO SOMETHING!ELECTIONS NO LONGER BEGIN – OR END – ON ELECTION DAY! 🇺🇸!
Yep, one of the most corrupt counties in PA... probably the US. This is where the Kids for Cash scandal happened a few years back.
I don't have any faith in Luzerne County. I grew up there and saw firsthand how corrupt from top to bottom that county actually is. Especially their juvenile criminal system that locked up kids for what can be considered a meme in today's terms.
Judge Michael T. Conahan got released from federal prison due to the covid hysteria after serving 6 of his 17 years. Judge Mark Ciavarella senteced to I think 28 years thankfully got denied a sentence reduction partially due to the fact he still claims he never committed a crime.
I unfortunately had the pleasure of being one of the thousands of kids that Ciavarella got a kickback for. Their short sentences will never pay back the multiple middle and high school students that took their own lives.
Sorry for the rant, I will more than likely have something to say about the kids for cash scandal until the day I die.
I for one appreciate your rant (and sorry for what you went through) - your comments lead me to research the case against Ciavarella, someone I had never heard of before. I’m not from PA, but now more inclined to support Larocca after learning of this backstory.
Thanks, having a good supportive family goes a long way in miserable times like those.
To be honest I dont know anything about Larocca other than reading his web page. I moved 2000 miles away after college so I don't follow local NE PA politics hardly at all.
Hopefully if elected he means what he says and isn't swayed by money or threats.
I am so sorry for what you went through. I know that doesn't correct the damage done, but you have my love and support and I will keep you in my prayers.
Thank you I appreciate it. It was by no means fun but I made it out just fine. Being stubborn and living by the motto what doesn't kill you makes you stronger seemed to work. I just feel bad for the kids and families that let it destroy their lives.
You are a very strong person, God is very much with you, you are blessed and your attitude and strength are inspiring. Thank you.
No need to apologize. Going through something like that gives you the energy to fight it that other people simply can’t imagine.
Your username suggests Texas. No need to feel bleak about anything—with a spirit like yours! Add Texas to that, and you’re unstoppable! (Lots to do there, too, on similar fronts!)
🇺🇸
I'm in neighboring lackawanna county. Scranton. The corruption here is as bad. I'm hoping they pop this corrupt shite hole. Judges son a lawyer runnning the biggest dominant nursing home. What I'm still going through , what they did to mom . They're stripping elderly of their houses their wealth and their lives. still fighting. Til the 25th to sue. This area wouldnt be the shite hole it is if we could remove this corruption. New job leaves me brain dead each night. Pray. When your feeling like its endless..dig in n fight. And dont give up.
Brain dead—totally understandable with a new job, but it won’t last forever. Might be a good idea to check a couple things out now. Here’s your GOP county website: https://lackawannagop.com/ to get familiar with.
Why not go to A Meet & Greet with Carrie Lewis DelRosso on Sun, April 24, 3pm – 5pm (an hour or so on a Sunday afternoon) at Villa Maria II, 1610 Washburn St, Scranton, PA?
—a short preview until you’re feeling ready to roll! 🇺🇸
Allegheny runs a close 2nd.
Couldn’t let a mention of Allegheny go by unremarked!
Is the Allegheny County GOP website (https://www.allegheny.gop) active? What’s happening?
Let’s look at the local committee links: https://www.allegheny.gop/local_committees. Looks like they got them all covered. Check ✔️ Now the affiliate organizations: https://www.allegheny.gop/affiliate_organizations. Pretty impressive. Their Daddy organization calls them “independent bodies comprised of local collegiate, young, and women's Republican groups.” They may be called affiliates, but they’re pretty much on their own, which could be a good thing. The point is, they’re young—and they care. Check ✔️
But wait! Allegheny County’s GOP’s last newsletter came out October, 2021. Their calendar has no party events, and they have no candidates list at all.
Moving on to FB for more info. Mixed results … except for this announcement on a YR group page:
“YOUNG REPUBLICANS are officially on the ballot!” Why aren’t they listed on the party website? Why are no candidates there? Is it possible (dare I suggest?) that old-line Allegheny Republicans are too jaded, disappointed, disbelieving—maybe even too RINO?? to get behind their Young Republicans and cheer them on? (I hope I’m wrong … I’d love to be wrong.)
Feeling jaded yourself?
FWIW, why not get on the Allegheny County Young Republicans FaceBook page and look around? https://www.facebook.com/AlleghenyCountyYRs/
Why not even go to their next event, acknowledge whatever age you are, and ask them how you can help? https://www.facebook.com/photo/?fbid=349633627194256&set=ecnf.100064428652301
Who knows? Maybe they could use help contacting all those committee members?
And there’s still OPTION 2. Help Stop the Cheaters by working at the polls! If you do nothing else, Sign. Up. Now: https://workelections.org/jurisdiction/pa/allegheny/
These comments don’t apply to only Allegheny County. For any county: If you’re sick of the RINO status quo, if their inertia bores you, if their entrenched corruption disgusts you, and you’re still Mad as Hell about the anti-MAGA cheaters, then—
BE BRAVE. DO SOMETHING! ELECTIONS NO LONGER BEGIN – OR END – ON ELECTION DAY! 🇺🇸!
AC GOP is still fairly dirty from what I've seen. Still feels like it's going to be another hold your nose and vote election.
Won’t that be fun to demolish? Sounds like a bunch of you pedes already got started!