You might already be familiar with my recent article, the open letter to Councilor Wheeler. Please refer to it for a list of some of his key transgressions against the will of his constituents and against NH. Today, one more thing can be added to his rap sheet.
He voted the wrong way on the political patronage appointment of DJ Bettencourt. Again, see my earlier article on why rejecting it was the right thing to do. And as much as I hate the thought of praising a member of the enemy camp, kudos to Warmington for being the lone dissenting vote!
I should add that Kenney, similar to the Edwards judgeship hearing, offered some half-measure of lip service about a concern with a potential conflict of interest involving the Salem Town Council. It was addressed, and a 4-1 vote was quickly taken while I held up a sign from the 2nd row saying, “say no to political patronage.” I packed up and left the venue in disgust after that. At least I didn’t have to wait several hours for that vote as though it was October 13, 2021, all over again.
I know there are Wheeler loyalists, Beth Scaer, Colton, and JR, for example. Even Karen Testerman once said, “oh he’s not THAT bad, considering all 5 of them.” And I almost forgot that Cornerstone Attorney Ian Huyett, who claims Wheeler is one of the most conservative guys in NH. I certainly welcome polite discourse from them, but to them, I ask how many more times does Wheeler have to vote the wrong way before loyalty to him is reexamined?
With Anne Copp now in Florida and Clegg sadly on the wrong side of the grass, and my knowledge of previous primaries limited to just them, I consider myself like that Saturday Night Live guy lecturing the youngsters in their living room about living in a van down by the river. For the love of all that’s holy, will someone electable PLEASE primary him!
I forsee another routine NH higher office election where a mediocre politician has us all over a barrel because under no circumstances do we want the opponent(in this case, Alderman Kelly) to get elected. The Damn Emperor’s last 2 elections were secured by an unhinged despicable November opponent(Feltes and Dr Sherman). Now I see Kelly Ayotte being the next governor only because we don’t want NH to become a “statewide Manchester.” Something has to change!
I will leave you with a Plato quote. “If you don’t take interest in the affairs of your government, then you are doomed to live under the rule of fools.” We are already there, my friends!
