Geez, can Jerry 'Needs to Step-down' Shi and his dysfunctional School Board put more of a taint on their new 'Super Secret' Super Hire?!?

Well, looks like the Board of Mythomania has rushed to hire a new Super before the end of the year. Given everything that's gone on recently with this Local Dem-infested and politically corrupt School Board, you'd think whoever they pick will most likely carry a taint.

That being what it is, it gets worse. Apparently, they called a special meeting on Veterans day to discuss the Super position but publicly stated that NO ACTION WOULD BE TAKEN at that meeting on both their website and in the local papers.

But guess what - they did take action. They sent a contract for Bernard F. Bragen, Jr. down to the County Super for approval.

That's a Tad Bit Not Nice thing to do.

Now, that being somewhat disconcerting and giving the appearance that they were trying to railroad in the person of their inept choice without any chance for public comment in such an underhanded way, I thought I'd ask them to explain what they did.

Of course, when and if I get an answer, I'll let you know. But I'm not holding my breath waiting.

Further, since they made it public without any County Super and Board approval, albeit it a shady way, I further made an OPRA Request for Mr. Bragen's 3 1/2 year contract and Resume. Would be nice to see what they're giving him over 3 1/2 years and if his background, experience and performance supports what I understand is a very large amount of money.

Anyhoo, by their own actions for their own reasons, they're putting a taint over this guys head before he even walks into the door over there on Pierson Ave, at the intersection of Mythomania Lane and Dysfunction Junction.

Another ambush Edison Board of Mythomania Meeting - Monday, November 11th!

Well, looks like that ineptly-led, dysfunctional and Local Dem-party politically corrupt and infested Edison Board of Edison will not be waiting until January to appoint a Permanent Super. They're having meeting on Monday to discuss, which means it will be up for a vote at their next meeting.

Hard to believe that such an important and long-term decision will be forced in now by Jerry 'Needs to Step-down' Shi and his dysfunctional and politically corrupt Board with two members voting who didn't even run for reelection.

Given the current circumstances, this is a huge mistake and will most likely taint whoever they appoint.

Pay attention to the vote when it does come up at a future meeting:

And Hold Your Nose at Monday's Meeting:

Anyhoo, the Stench over on Pierson Ave, at the intersection of Mythomania Lane and Dysfunction Junction, will Stink as much as the Permanent one Still Lingering over there at 100 Oligarchy Blvd.

Edison Unofficial Election Results - Local Dems Sweep, Unofficially - You'd be Morons!

Well, Edison corrupt politics continues - no doubt, you'll continue to be treated as idiots by the Edison Dem Party and get what you deserve. See November 4th and 1st posts.

Normally, I would congratulate the winners but given the state of the Democratic Party Politics in this town, the best I can do is refer to Brescher, Coyle, Patil & Ship-Freeman as the newly elected '7,000+ Moron Squad.'

Anyhoo, on a brighter side - good to see Carol Bodofsky and Shivi Prasad-Madhukar on the Edison Board of Education.

When the Edison Dems join forces with the 'Shi Team' to influence the BoE Elections and Stand by Silently as one of the Candidates is viciously attacked unimpeded - it Should Make all Democrats in this town Puke

You know, being a life-long Democrat and Resident of Edison which now has become a conglomerate of corrupt Edison Dem-Party politics, you really have to ask yourself what the hell is going on in this town.

Do they think that we're so Stupid that we don't see how they're representing their political alliances to keep power more than they Bogusly claim to Represent You?

Since when is it the role of the Edison Dems to pick the winners of the Board of Ed election - Geez, I thought that was Your Right to choose.

Since when is it that any decent, fair-minded Dem-Elected Official or Candidate in this town would sit by quietly while one of our own Residents gets Unfairly and Viciously attacked just because he chose to run for the Board of Ed and he's not their choice.

And I'm specifically talking about Anthony De Amorin's Candidacy. While I'm not a supporter of his Candidacy, I won't sit quietly by and watch this crapola go on. He has every right to run as anyone else does in this town, whether you support him or not - and to do so without the constant, underhanded and ofter anonymous attacks on his character. The People of Edison will decide about Mr. De Amorin's Candidacy.

Since when is it that we as Residents allow these Local Democratic Politicians and it's Democratic Party - let this heinous game to influence elections to go unchecked?

Since when is it that you have to be Embarrassed to live in this town anymore?

And Yes, I'm talking about the Edison Dem-Party and all Local Democratic Officials - Elected and Running Now for Council:

Shariq Ahmad
Mayor Lankey
All the current sitting Dem Council people
All the Dem Candidates running for Council

Since when is it that this town has gone down an even Bigger Sewer than Suez while the Edison Dems just idly sit by watching it happen?

Since when is it that we're coming up on the second election post the 2017 Racist Flyer and the Edison Dems 'Committee of the Whole' is still in search of themselves with no end is sight?

Since when is it that we have to get Robo calls from Edison Dem Council Candidates saying we should Vote for them because of all the wonderful things they bogusly claim to have done and will do yet don't say all the terrible things they have done and let happen (and I'm specifically talking about your Robo call Councilman Coyle - you gotta be kidding me with that nonsense you were spewing, and unfortunately, I know it. Please don't Robo call me again.)

Since when is it we allowed Decency and Fair-play to be trumped by Greed and Political-ambition of a few at the expense of the many?

You know it's true what they say, When People Tell You Who They Are - You Should Believe them.

And the Democratic Political Class in this town are telling You Who they Are by their lack of voice here, along with their deeds and actions. A Bunch of self-serving, politically-driven, group thinking puppets that will serve the Democratic-party's cause even if it's at the expense of decency and fair-play to any opposition in the process.

So, as a Life-long Democrat and Resident of this town - I would suggest to You that if you Vote tomorrow for any Local Democratic Candidate and/or the Edison Dem-backed 'Shi Team' Candidates for the Edison Board of Ed, then saying without any hesitation or reservation on a reality check basis - You'd be a Moron.

And don't waste your time trying to say that those running for Dem-Council or Dem-backed Board of Ed now are for change - everybody running for office says that - until they get elected.

Here's the twisted political game going on - don't fall for it:

And since I asked for clarification, I'll let you know if I get a response:

Anyhoo, only You can put an end to all this crapola tomorrow that has left our town with a Stench hanging over it that just won't go away as long as you keep letting the Local Dems let it Linger.

Just because I'm an, albeit very-old, EHS athlete who believes in the Spirit of Fair Play

Here's the Fair Play You Need to Deliver to Jerry 'Needs to Step-Down' Shi and his Edison Dem Party backed 'Shi Team' in the Contaminated School Board Elections on Tuesday, November 5th:

Anything less would be condoning the continuation of the Stench Still Lingering Over this town.

And let's Not Forget to Give a Big Shout-out to the Edison Dem Party and their 'Committee of the Whole,' which is still searching for themselves - for endorsing candidates before they finish their 'investigation.'

Looks like Jerry 'Needs to Step-Down' Shi and the 'Shi Team' sure appreciate it:

Bet You didn't know they STOPPED Suez and not Hahn, De Amorin & Shine! Duh!

Anyhoo, the only time you should remember I Just Laughed is when you pass over them in the Voting booth.            

Come on Now, I know this is the Silly Season and all but

Jerry 'Needs to Step-Down' Shi's team has just taken away the Biggest Pinocchio spot from Mayor Tom 'Now 24.1% but Won't Debate' ChoiLankey from when he first ran for Mayor and said he would Stabilize taxes - and then immediately raised them 9% after he won!

Congratulations to Jerry Shi - You Earned it!

Anyhoo, Welcome to Edison where the truth is an anomaly and decency has long faded away.

Welcome to the Edison Dem Party contaminated School Board Elections - and you thought moving it to November was a Good idea!

Well, let's take a look at what's going on over there on Pierson Avenue, located at the intersection of Mythomania Lane and Dysfunction Junction, in this election cycle.

First and foremost, let me say that the damage to the two most important issues facing the School District has already been done by Jerry 'Needs to Step-down' Shi and this sitting Dysfunctional Board.

Of course I'm referring to (1) that idiotic, ill-conceived, opaque, piecemeal and overpriced $189.5m Money Grab, aka School Bond Referendum - that according to their own numbers will triple what your school tax increase was this year for the next 30 years and, (2) the now rush to hire a new Super before the end of the year.

Now, recognize it doesn't matter who wins this election since these two problems can only be fixed by the People of Edison by Voting down the December 10th Bond Referendum and forcing this Dysfunctional School Board to postpone the hiring of a new Super until the New Year when a new Board is seated.

Seems if they purposely delayed the hiring of a permanent Super until after Shi and his band of architects' could put together this Ridiculous Bond Referendum, then there's no rush to do this by year-end - other than a political one. Doing so now under these circumstances will most likely taint who ever they hire.

Also, seems to me that with up to a third of Board possibly changing and Brescher's Edison Dem Party Council ticket campaigning with Jerry Shi's team for the Board of Ed - Brescher and Ward should pass anyway on voting for a new Super on their way out the door. Doesn't make sense that they should have a say on one of the most important decisions this Board will make when they won't be around to be accountable for it.

Be that as it may, we all still have to vote on November 5th. So, let's take a look at the choices and what you'll likely get if you vote for them.

There are 10 candidates seeking the 3 open spots with Board Members Brescher (now running on the Edison Dem Party ticket for Council) and Ward not seeking reelection.

We have the following Candidates (which you can see at Candidates Night on the ETEA's webpage):

'Better Schools, Better Edison' Team - better known as the Jerry Shi & Edison Dem Party Team:
(1J) Shannon Peng (I)
(1L) Neville Arestani
(1I) Tahira Masood

The 'ACT 'Team:
(1M) Anthony De Amorin
(2M) Shivi Prasad-Madhukar
(1E)  Sparshil Patel

(1H) Carol Bodofsky

(1G) Christo Makropoulos

(1F) Samuel Marshall

(1K) Kenneth Nelson

First, the 'Better Schools, Better Edison' Team - a vote for this team will assure the continuation of the inept and dictatorial leadership of Jerry Shi and the continued infestation of Edison Dem Party politics in the School Board Elections.

Next, the ACT Team - a strange ticket with a combination of politics, narcissism and actual school board knowledge and experience. This is a ticket you need pick from and avoid voting the entire ticket.

Carol Bodofsky - far and away the most talented and qualified candidate. She has more knowledge about the School District and the workings of the Board of Ed than anyone I know. After all her years of service to the School District as a Special Ed teacher and attending all Board of Ed meetings, I would actually say that she not only deserves a seat on the Board but actually has Earned it.

Christo Makropoulos - clearly, an energetic and outspoken candidate with his own way of doing things. Certainly not timid about challenging people and their positions.

The two '20 Somethings' - Samuel Marshall and Kenneth Nelson - very intelligent young men and I kind of like the fact they stepped forward. We could use some young people on the Board - they would bring fresh ideas and a way of thinking that is valuable.

So, since I have to vote just like everyone else, here's where I come down for this election. I won't support the Shi Team for obvious reasons you can read about in this blog and I can't, in good conscience, support Anthony 'Narcissist a La Smart Phone' De Amorin. While I give him credit for his work on Suez, it's a much different thing to be on the Board of Ed. Given his self-involved and pandering style and temperament when dealing with differing opinions, he would make an already dysfunctional School Board even more so.


Here's how it comes down:

Anyhoo, be Smart in how you Vote on November 5th - you'll have to live with the consequences.