New Generation of Leadership = New Generation of Lies

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I was no fan of Ran$burg, but even he didn't piss me off this early in the game. Already I'm feeling a bit duped by Ardi$. (First hint: The guy is entirely too tan.) How has the man lied? Let me count the ways...

Election night Ardi$ said, "I have no one in mind for the open at large seat."

What he really meant: "I have my buddies Shadid (who endorsed Manning)and Rep. Leitch working hard to overturn the law in order to get Jacob appointed to the council."

Ardi$ told the JPStar, "Anyone interested in the seat should submit a resume and letter to the mayors' office."

What he really meant: "Poor suckers. I have my buddies Shadid and Leitch working to overturn the law and get an amendment so that I can appoint Jacob to the council."

Upon learning that 18 candidates had applied for the position, Ardi$ told the WEEK T.V., "I think that the cream will rise to the top."

What he really meant: "I know the foam will rise to the top."

Ardi$ said, "I will be speaking with all the candidates this week."

What he really meant: "Poor, stupid Bastards. They actually think they have a chance."

Ardi$ said: "I wanted the new law so that the council would have the opportunity to consider all 18 candidates."

What he really meant: "Bow to me. I am all powerful. I greased the wheels of Springfield so that I could appoint Jacob to the council."

Look for more lies as the decision becomes official. Watch. It will be something to the effect of, "The Council was most comfortable with Jacob because of his strong business experience and his devotion (i.e., checks written) to the community."

What he really means: "Hee. Hee. I don't have to fund raise in four years!!! My campaign is paid for!!! My contacts in Springfield are secure! I am the master and commander of Peoria!!!"

Polly predicts the vote on Jacob will be 9 to 1 with Sandberg the only dissenter. (The more the things change the more they stay the same.)

It is possible, because Council Wanna-Be Angela Anderson endorsed Manning in the last election, that the vote will be 8 to 2, but highly unlikely. George Shadid also supported overturning the liquor license law and Shadid endorsed Manning. Being the heavyweight, there is no way that Manning is going to snub Shadid. Someone stick a fork in Anderson. By now she's gotta be done. Although vastly unqualified for office, you gotta feel a bit bad for her.

To re-cap: Ardis said one thing to the public, "Everyone will be considered." But was actually pulling strings with big wigs in secret. Hmmm.... who does THAT sound like?

Meet Your New At Large Councilman... George Jacob

I sat up in bed in the middle of the night and realized I had broken the first rule of Peoria politics: Follow the money.

Clearly the new law allowing liquor license holders to sit on the City Council was done for Peoria. The timing is WAY too obvious. No one tried to hide this fact, in fact, Leitch was happy to own up to it. (When the time comes, remind me to vote Shadid and Leitch out of office.)

Pat Sullivan would have been a good at-large council person, he has done a lot for riverfront development and was even willing to divest from his popular bar. I thought for sure that long time friend Ardis would gift him his seat.

But since when has doing good, being good, and wanting to do more good counted for crap in Peoria?

Follow the money.

Of course they are going to choose the guy who was given his business by Daddy. Of course they're going to choose someone who hasn't done anything for the community except write checks. The biggest hint was Leitch. Follow the money. Follow the campaign money.

So, welcome Mr. Jacob, we look forward to you furthering your beer distribution business at the expense of ordinary citizens.

Suckers.