I guess it pays to be a political prostitute. All the donations (accumulated from years of taxpayer funded no-show jobs) finally paid off for former Griffin disloyalist John Scanlon, as he was able to buy a political position for his second youngest son, Christopher. Christopher went from Bishop Timon to ECC and straight to City Hall. Like a Saudi Prince, he was born into a life of privilege.
Despite being given more opportunities than most of his peers, it looks as though education has never been much of a priority for Chris. And despite this outrageous comment from today's Buffalo News, everyone knows the last thing synonymous with the Scanlon name is independence...
"The people of the district are looking for a young, independent thinker devoid of ties," Scanlon said during his interview with the Council, "someone not looking to appease political factions, but looking for someone who can think on their own, vote their conscience and only do what's in the best interest of South Buffalo."
At least one out of three aint bad. He is young. This move is a temporary victory for the status quo. We all know the reason Matt Fisher was not selected is because he is close to Mickey Kearns and not close to Tim Kennedy or Lord High Pants Higgins. We also know Scanlon will be a rubber stamp for Byron Brown (how pathetic).
I just hope the Fisher supporters remember this, this summer when he runs against Scanlon and I run against Tim Kennedy. Don't be fooled either. Kennedy would never support a pro Kearns candidate, because he doesn't have a brain of his own. If you want to support politics as usual this summer, support Chris Scanlon and Tim Kennedy.
One saving grace for Scanlon's primary opponent in September: It should be an easy victory for them. The only people Scanlon will have in his corner at the end of the summer are the South Buffalo Byron Brown contributors. We all found out this Spring with the Kearns/Fahey rout that none of these South Buffalo White Trash will work for anything. They are so used to buying their power or having it presented to them on a silver platter. They have nothing in common with the average person on their street. The word is already getting out. The respectable people will see the derelicts/cowards (Ray McGurn, Lou Petrucci, Tim Whalen, Paul Sullivan, Rick Finnegan,etc.) with their Scanlon signs and know to vote the other way. These people are so predictable in their mediocrity, you could set your watches to them.
Son of legendary S. Buffalo political figure likely to fill Council seat
You could not be more wrong about Scanlon. Much of his support will come from the Griffin faction, that Kearns has, and he has no ties to Tim Kennedy or Brian Higgins. Tom Sullivan was Kennedy's horse so it shows that their power is even limited on the Common Council. Higgins and Kennedy will no doubt try to claim Scanlon but you will be surpised.
ReplyDeleteI hope you follow through with running against Kennedy, we have to get him out of there.
You make a very good point. I can see Higgins and company backing Sullivan over Scanlon. I know Higgins and Mr. Scanlon have never been too close. Scanlon did have a Fahey sign on his house, though. I do think the word will get around fast about why Scanlon got the nod. People around here are not fond of those selling out to the mayor.
DeleteBorn Into a life of privilege? The scanlons originate from the old first ward. Chris is 1 of 7 children and grew up on Cumberland. You need a better fact checker Mike.
ReplyDeleteEveryone knows the Scanlon's history.... Straight from high school to a politically appointed government job. This is common knowledge throughout the neighborhood.
DeleteJohn Scanlon has not done a thing politically in years, plus he is not the biggest fan of Higgins and crew.
ReplyDeleteWe'll see about that. The old never leave the game of politics. I'll guarantee he has been making political donations to the local scumbag incumbents. Last I checked, he had a no show job at Caz Pool until he became sick. This will come back to haunt the youg man, as I'm sure the word of his anointment is already going around.
DeleteThe only reason Chris got the Council is because of Mayor Brown and Demone Smith wanting to control the vote in the South District. It was not because of his stellar qualifications or interview.
ReplyDeleteI called the police hotline a seat was robbed at the Common Council today.
ReplyDeleteThe 'author' of this article sounds sooooooo bitter, almost a cry baby. Sort of in the General Zod mode, too, "I win. I always win. Is there no one on this planet to even challenge me?" Don't forget what happened to General Zod, too!
ReplyDeleteI don't know about that. I'm not a Matt Fisher supporter. I really don't care about any of them. They don't affect my life any. I just wanted to point out to people how he got the seat. It had nothing to do with experience or leadership ability.
ReplyDeletebe careful mr.zod. the "supermen" got plenty of gold kyptonite. u know the kind that takes your so called power away. only comic book ppl get this one.....lol
ReplyDeletehe was never an asshole in hs so i have no problem w/ his appointment. he cant be any worse than mickey was. find out about where all the elites family members are working to show us the "connection"
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