Memorable words
Paul Emery, Westbrook city councilor, speaking at a public meeting, made inappropriate comments directed at Maine Gov. Paul LePage. Some have suggested that Emery should resign. If Gov. LePage was forced to resign for every inappropriate/offensive comment he’s made, we’d have had a different governor many times over, and the governor represents the whole state, not one city.
As to the idea that Westbrook has become a “laughing stock,” in many eyes, with his crude comments and bullying, LePage has made Maine the laughing stock of the nation.
These quotes have been attributed to Paul LePage:
Democratic Sen. Troy Jackson has “no brains” and a “black heart” and “claims to be for the people but he’s the first one to give it to the people without Vaseline”
“You guys, you’re idiots and you’re just as bad if not worse than those other guys.” – Comparing independent lawmakers to Democrats.
“That [criticism] is coming from a little spoiled brat from Portland. “ referring to Sen. Justin Alfond, D-Portland.
“I’d laugh at them, the idiots. That’s what I would do. Come on! Get over yourselves!” – Referring to protests to block the removal of the labor mural from the state Department of Labor.
“Tell them to kiss my butt.” – to NAACP members.
“If you want a good education, go to private schools. If you can’t afford it, tough luck.”
“… You’re going to be seeing a lot of me on the front page, saying ‘Gov. LePage tells Obama to go to hell.’”
Jeff Christiansen
Gorham
No sense
OK, I agree Paul Emery’s comments regarding Paul LePage were outrageous, but, compared to some of LePage’s comments over the years, what’s the difference?? Gov. LePage remains in office, saying whatever comes out of his head and Councilor Emery is urged to resign? It makes no sense to me.
Lee Myrbeck
Westbrook
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