Under Fire, DeWeese Refuses to Back Down

But for DeWeese, who in the 1990s finally did become speaker, 2008 is the summer of his discontent.

And at the age of 58, he’s in the fight of his political life.

First, he’s contending with the fallout from Attorney General Tom Corbett’s Bonusgate investigation, which so far has focused almost exclusively on House Democrats. Second, he’s fending off an internal mutiny over his handling of the scandal. And back home, he’s locked in a tough re-election campaign against a Republican opponent who came close to defeating him in 2006.

But like the former Marine he is, DeWeese has shown no signs of backing off.


DeWeese

What a dutiful Marine to never give up. I think some real Marines should walk in to the capitol and haul this piece of shit out of his office and off that stupid excercise ball he sits on.

Your days are numbered you friggin’ fraud.

Exercise Ball?

Does he really sit on an exercise ball? I like that little tidbit for some reason…

DeWeese

He does. It is his inflatable throne. There is a picture of him on it on Pennlive.com. Throw in some keywords on google and you will find it.

He looks like he laid a green easter egg.

Barely Balancing On That Exercise Ball...

Even if DeWeese survives the near-mutiny within the House Dem caucus, I’m not sure he survives November. By hanging on, he may only buy himself another three months in what has to be an increasingly difficult leadership position. The political waves crashing around DeWeese with a tsunami-like intensity at present must be creating an awful sense of tottering for our Wily Wordsmith as he remains perched atop his “exercise-ball” throne. By the way, that one really made my week (and it’s only Monday). Thank you, Anonymous.

Lost Marine Corps Values

As a Marine from Pennsylvania and now in Iraq I am glad someone who has not maintained Marine Corps leadership principles and traits is not hear in a leadership position.

GySgt Jonathan Jenkins
http://www.ConservativeBOG.org

This is classic DeWeese

He is putting his own selfish interests ahead of those of his party.

But there is a sign that he has largely been declawed. Back in the day Josh Shapiro’s office would be a broom closet in the basement of the Capitol. He clearly doesn’t have the power he used to have.

DeWeese Thoughts

We are creatures of habit, and when we get comfortable with a routine, we tend to resist change. When presented with a situation unfavorable to us, and one which makes us disgusted, almost to the point of hatred, and more importantly, one that threatens the very existence of our well being, we don’t hesitate to act. If the effects are minimal however, and not catastrophic, ignorance is suitable. We didn’t realize global warming was occurring until we started to see the temperatures rise. However, these tiny and slow changes may result in larger snowballs with the possibility of damage and irrevocable harm at a time when it is too late to rectify.

In some distinct instances, rather than rely solely on hesitation, we are forced into action, without worry of consequences to ourselves. We have seen it with Pearl Harbor and the 9/11 tragedies. Certain events inspire us to a greater good and common cause. There are occurrences which are easily identifiable because they are visual, broadcasted, televised and require little effort for discovery. Then, there exist other events that are happening which we do need our exertion to unveil, and I argue these are equally important because if we do nothing, we subject ourselves to the uncontrollable actions of unrestrained and reckless individuals or groups. I would further recommend such a situation is underway and if we fail to act, we are destined for failure. It s our inaction which poses a threat, so our instinct to act becomes even more vital.

I don’t say these things because I worry for own selfish purposes, but due to my concern friends, family and community. Pennsylvania is a great state, and our local municipalities are instrumental to the overall big picture. Sitting idly by while we continue on a path of destruction, and to increase the likelihood of harm to residents, is not a desire of ours.

We can make a difference; we can feel safer; we can improve our learning; we cane lower taxes; we can live better; we can, but we need government to help, and not contribute to the problem.

This is not a Republican issue; this is not a democrat issue; this is our issue. Come Election Day, I am not supporting a party; I am supporting someone who represents the brightness of a future I grew up believing in, and a future my parents told me was possible in America. My support will go to Greg Hopkins.

-Michael Grant

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