Jim O'Rourke claims: 'He (Rowland skated on that one)' Read more Below

   Once again the writers and staff at The Middletown Insider are not attempting to infringe Mr. O'Rourke of his civil liberties and freedom of speech about commenting about former Governor John Rowland and his trials and tribulations, but to say, "he skated on that one," is purely hypocritical and insane. 

The staff also find it interesting that the people below do not question Mr. O'Rourke's ability to skate away from a situation that left a young woman dead on January 21, 2009.  (see below)  These people are pointing fingers at Rowland about certain allegations, but what about the questions towards Jimbo?  The civil lawsuit that dealt with O'Rourke's role in Carol Sinisgalli's death was settled in 2012  and the financial terms are undisclosed, but there are plenty of questions left in the manner.  Don't you think it would be best if Jim just keep enjoying his life at RedSox and UConn games and not post, wouldn't that make the family feel better? A woman that was last scene with Jim O'Rourke was found dead, and what does the man do now?  Easy answer: party and judge others on Facebook about their reputed crimes.  Remember, John Rowland spent a year behind bars and nobody is underground; can you say the same former Representative Jim O'Rourke?  The same could be said if State Rep. Matthew Lesser took shots at drunk drivers on Facebook?

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http://courantblogs.com/capitol-watch/civil-lawsuit-against-ex-state-rep-james-orourke-settled-state-employee-died-in-freezing-weather-in-2009/

Jim O'rourke has big Ones!!

On February 14, 2014 disgraced former State Legislator Jim O'Rourke, who, rumor has wants to run again for his former job,  posted the following on his Facebook account: 

The Insider has no issue with the fact that Mr. O'Rourke has the right to exorcise his first amendement rights, but Jimbo, um you are not an ordinary citizen remember?  You were involved in the death of a young woman that allegedly jumped into your car while you were at a Rock Hill bar.  The woman is dead and you are posting pictures of another so-called political troublemaker?  Remember the woman is dead and you did not do any jail time, while Rowland did time in jail for the hot tub violation.  Let's put things in perspective here people.  The Republican goes to jail for his violation of illegally steering a potential contract and getting certain contractors to install a hot tub under the radar, while Jim O'Rourke kicks a woman out of his car without shoes and a coat on a snowy night.  Mr. O'Rourke, I think you need to do all of us a favor and start posting confessions about what really happened that night. Your soul may depend on it one day.

 For information on Jim O'Rourke and his homocide victim see Christopher Keating's excellent story on the issue located at:

 http://courantblogs.com/capitol-watch/civil-lawsuit-against-ex-state-rep-james-orourke-settled-state-employee-died-in-freezing-weather-in-2009/

What the Mayor received for house warming gifts.

It is has come to the attention of The Middletown Insider staff, that our beloved Mayor Daniel X. Drew has bought a brand spanking new house in the Wesleyan Hills/Long Hill Road area of Middletown. After numerous days of waiting and filing freedom of information act reports, the MI staff is finally able to disclose what Middletown public officials gave to Dan and the gang.

Mayor Drew wants to add lights to the bridge at an annual cost to taxpayers of almost $750,000 a year

1. A tube of tooth paste

2. Dry Wall

3. Cheap plastic toy- all 3 are from The Chinese Embassy

The Chinese symbol for "Drew come to China an bring no jobs"

4. LED light bulbs for the Arrogoni Bridge from CT Light and Power aka Electric Mafia.

5. A Fat Belly Automatic Trash compactor to match those ones on Main Street priced at $5k from the town's Water and Sewage Department.

6. Free Parking Pass from Gene Thazzie.

Since Drew has been in office, he has taken away free parking time for motorists downtown and added more fees. Why? He has a huge hole in his budget to fill- which means the taxpayers have to pay more tickets and fees!

7. Congressional waiver that exempts Dan Drew and his family from Obamacare from John Larson and Red Rosa DeLauro

Over the years CT Congresswoman Rosa DeLauro has attended many benefits and fundraisers that support Communist groups and their allies.  Do a Google search on your own for this one.

8. Driving Lessons from Jim O'Rourke.

On the night of January 21, 2009 former Democratic member of the Connecticut House of Representatives was allegedly involved in events related to the hypothermia death of a 41 year old Rocky Hill woman.

9. A life time pass for the "Busway to Nowhere" good til the end of time from Gov. Dannel Malloy.

10. Framed copy of the Bill of Rights from Common Council Candidate Angel Fernandez.

11. Twisted grapevines from Candidate Stephen Devoto's California vineyard. More twisted than his stunt to bring a Patch photo to the Town Clerk's office to claim that GOP members attendance at a Realistic Balance function should be evidence enough they support his lawsuit- and they say it's the Republicans that are money hungry! 

A great example of a Limousine Liberal.  SHD acts and talks like a common person, but has much money and is always looking to sue because he is a righteous dude.  Most poor people don't send their daughters to Choate Rosemary High School ($28,000 a year), have ownership in a vineyard,  own a farm and  have the ability to bathe in money. He will give it up for the cause if he feels there is money to be made. Buddies around with such notables as Mark "600,000 a year" Masselli and Ed "Put all the $ in the McDonough District" McKeon.  (Note: The photo is from the Devoto Vineyard in California)

12. Paint in "Commune Cerulean" from Candidate Steven Smith on behalf of his Blue House LLC colleagues.

13. A singing telegram from Phillip Pessina with backup vocals from Mary Bartolotta. "Happy B-day Mr. Maaaahhhyor." in a performance that eerily mocks former sexpot Marilyn Monroe.

14. DVD of "Evita" from Matthew Lesser. OLE!

15. Port-o-Potty from the first selectmen of Cromwell.

16. Shovel from John Milardo.

17. A little taste of the GREEN from Mark Masselli and the CHC. P.S. Did you know that Mark Masselli makes over $600,000 a year and his company pays zero dollars in taxes?Non-profit my arse!

18. Hot tub court from the Serras on a fresh concrete pad.

19. Fully paved driveway from......................

20. Calculator from Council Linda Salafia

21. Broom & spittoon from Fred Carroll

Fred Carroll serves as a members of "Bums for Brooms" and helps to clean Middletown by sweeping away dirt.  He is also member of the Realistic Balance Party.

22. Home brewed gluten free organic farm fed low fat beer from the Village District on behalf of Ed4Ed. The catch to this gift is that Dan has to share the beer on certain occasions, but has to be labeled the enemy of the village when Bob Landino comes to town.

23. Flashlight from Councilwoman Deb Kleckowski.

24. A home Visit from David Messenger courtesy of the know it all Energy Czar and murder advocate John Hall.

26. Free Swimming pool fill up from Guy Russo

27. Scented candle from Ava Hart. (Ava Hart who?)

28. Recycled recycling bin from James Streeto.

Former Councilman (2x) will do anything he is asked by his party superiors.  He will run for whatever office they choose or will quit his job in order to give the council a vote to ensure a super-majority when they need it.  Every other year his lawn is littered with more Democratic sign making his yard look like a home in fear.

29. Recycled recycling bin from James Streeto.

30. Mustache wax from former Councilman Earle Roberts.

31. Orange ski cap and an artistic photo of a sunset, card unsigned

32. Gift card from a new local boutique.

33. Entertainment from Councilman Gerald Daly and the Blueman Group on the show mobile.

34. A no trespassing sign and a deadbolt from Commissioner Molly Salafia.

35. Video Conferencing/Skype from IT Department so Danny can stay out of city hall even more than before.

36. In- Law suite from Councilman Bob Santangelo, furnished with a live Lisa Santangelo

37. Yard work from the Stamford Public Works Dept. courtesy of Big Dannel

38. Bleach so he can clean his soul from Procter and Gamble Inc.

39. Blu-ray copy of "Cider House Rules" co-starring Commissioner Les Adams

40. Coasters from the bar at Mezzo Grille from Treasurer Quentin Phipps.

41. A map to the most fattening (most tasty?) drive-thrus in town  from Candidate for Mayor John Kilian aka Carlos Tango. And a signed copy of his book.

42. $10,000 to revamp your home office to mirror your town office which is getting $10,000 of the town's CNR money to change it. Can you imagine? Spending $10K to revamp one's office in today's economy. Why should this guy get $10,000 of your money to change his office? If Dan where a Republican the villagers would have a protest!

43. Martian rock paperweights from Councilwoman Hope Kasper

44. Repossession of his backyard by the Conservation Commission for use as open space. Only North End residents allowed free, others must pay $25 fee.

45. Kiwi shoe polish kit from Tommy

46. Balls (juggling) from Dic Wheeler

47. Tickets to the Hyannis Ferry for a weekend retreat on the family compound from Common Council Candidate Ryan Kennedy

Back in the early 1990s, Sam G. gave out a boatload of potholders with his name on it.. This force of culinary power assisted the mustached one to a small marginal victory over his opponent Edward Munster (yes, real name) on two separate occasions.  It wasn't until Rob Simmons in 1998, with assistance from the CIA, defeated G. putting a final end to Gejdenson potholder mania in Connecticut.

48. Sam Gejdenson pot holder from Sam Gejdenson.

49. Martini shaker & wooden deer lawn ornament from former Mayor Dominque Thornton.  (Note: Many years ago, it was alleged that then Mayor Thornton had a hit and run situation with a citizen's lawn ornament that resembled Bambi.  According to sources close to city hall, the matter was settled for a city job and a ride in MN1 without the mayor driving)

50. Matching "His" & His" towels from Chief of Staff Joe Samolis

51. Post card from a tropical paradise from Michael Frechette

52. Charter cliff notes on Middletown's Charter signed "Sebby G".

Jim O'Rourke Comments on Malloy's Signing of Ethics BIll- What the Hell is he Smoking?

Argentina- A few hours ago on Facebook, our esteemed and HISPANIC (NOT!) State Rep. Matthew Lesser let the public know his feelings during Governor Malloy's signing of an ethics bill, "Important legislation and I'm proud to have played a role in this passage."  What's the big deal Insider,? I bet 1/3 of our over 2,000 daily readers are asking themselves about Lesser's posting and grandstanding as per his usual practice.  He tweets and Facebooks to his fans whenever he looks at himself in the mirror, why is this anything new?


 If one checks out Che Guevara's- er, Lesser's Facebook page, they will find the man claiming to be part of the House Assembly's Spanish Caucus because he allegedly has Argentinian ties on his mother side.  One could sit here and make a ton of jokes referring to the thousands of members of the National Socialist (Nationalsozialismus) party that took refuse in Argentina after World War II ended in 1945.  Seriously, Matt looks more Aryan (German) than a product from Argentina, but hey if it gets the old boy votes god bless him. Anybody remember that scene with Gregory Peck from The Boys from Brazil when the little Hitler clone chucked the guy down the stairs?

 The real culprit in this piece happens to be former CT Deputy Speaker of the House Jim O'Rourke who felt that it would be a wonderful idea to comment and take credit for some of these ethics bills finding their way to the house in Hartford.  The question The Insider has for Mr. O'Rourke: What the hell are you smoking?

"¿Matt, usted no podría estar parado detrás de mí que me está poniendo nerviosa?"

Let's recap Jim O'Rourke's ties to ethics:


On the night of January 21, 2009, O'Rourke was allegedly involved in events related to the hypothermia death of a 41 year old Rocky Hill woman. O'Rourke said the woman got in his car at a local bar and he tried to drive her home, but she got out of the car and planned to walk the rest of the way home. The woman was found dead by a cross country skier. Local police did not immediately charge O'Rourke with any crime related to this incident.^[2]
On April 30, 2009, The Hartford Courant reported local police were seeking to issue a warrant to charge O'Rourke with negligent homicide for his role in the incident. The following day, House Speaker Christopher Donovan announced he had suspended O'Rourke from his post as Deputy Speaker.^[3]
The state's attorney ultimately declined to prosecute O'Rourke for his role in this incident. However, in February 2010 the decedent's estate filed a wrongful death lawsuit against O'Rourke and the bar in which the incident occurred

Let's get real! Having Jim O'Rourke making comments about ethics is like Dan Drew claiming he hurt his shoulder saving all the lost souls in the dunk tape at Wesley School.  

From 2009: James O'Rourke, Conn. Lawmaker, Loses Post as Woman's Death Probed

Jim O'Rourke for Congress

The following is an extract from an article published nearly four years ago today in the Huffington Post (www.huffingtonpost.com).  State Representative Jim O'Rourke was suspended from his leadership post Friday amid reports he could face criminal charges in the death or a barefoot woman who died after fleeing the state rep's car.

HARTFORD, Conn. — A Connecticut state lawmaker was suspended from his leadership post Friday amid reports he could face a criminal charge in the death of a barefoot woman who died of hypothermia after fleeing from his car this past winter.
Democratic Rep. James A. O'Rourke III, 45, one of six deputy speakers, will keep his House seat but is suspended indefinitely from his leadership role because the legal case could interfere with his duties, said House Speaker Christopher Donovan.
O'Rourke gave a written statement to police in January about the case in which he said the woman appeared to be too intoxicated to drive. At the time, police said it was not a criminal investigation. But on Friday, The Hartford Courant quoted unidentified sources as saying that prosecutors were considering a criminal misdemeanor charge.
Prosecutors declined comment to The Associated Press.
O'Rourke's attorney, Jake Donovan, said he did not believe an arrest warrant had yet been issued, was unsure whether one would be issued, and that a decision would probably not come for another week.
"I'm secure in the knowledge that no crime has been committed," he said.
Carol Jean Sinisgalli, 41, of Rocky Hill, was found dead Jan. 22 by a cross-country skier, 10 to 12 feet from railroad tracks. Police said she had walked barefoot about half a mile before collapsing in the snow and freezing to death.
O'Rourke told police he was leaving a tavern in Cromwell late on Jan. 21 when Sinisgalli, who had argued with another patron, ran out to his car, pulled open a back door and jumped in. He said he knew the woman through a mutual friend and gave her a ride because he thought she would be a dangerous driver, though he did not know exactly where she lived.

Sinisgalli left behind her coat, shoes and purse. Her car was sitting in the bar parking lot.

During the ride, O'Rourke said Sinisgalli became belligerent, knocking down his rear view mirror, garage door opener and glasses before jumping out of the car.
He said he thought she was close to home and didn't know she was barefoot. Temperatures were in the single digits that night.
Her body was found about five hours later.
O'Rourke represents the central Connecticut communities of Cromwell, Portland and Middletown. Appointed by Christopher Donovan earlier this year to the leadership post, he has not yet presided over the House during the legislative session.
O'Rourke will lose his $6,446 deputy speaker stipend during the suspension, the House speaker's office said.
State Republican Party Chairman Christopher Healy called on O'Rourke to explain his actions publicly or resign from the General Assembly, where he has served since 1991.


Note: In the 2012 election, challenger Christie M. Carpino squeezed by the incumbent by 8% or nearly 1,000 votes.  Guess what district O'Rourke beat Carpino in?  Yep, rhymes with Siddletown.