Back in the day the newspapers provided analysis and inside gossip as to what in the hell was happening in local politics . . . Nowadays the dead tree media mostly serve as gatekeepers or as a quasi farm team for PR companies.
Anyhoo . . . ONE OF THE MOST KNOWLEDGEABLE, INTELLIGENT AND WELL CONNECTED TKC TIPSTERS in this town recently offered an explanation as to the recent Jackson County Democrat brawl.
And it makes a lot of sense.
See . . . I was content to think that the LeVota Bros. just go around kicking old people's asses without provocation because I'm a bit of a romantic and that kind of a behavior is reminiscent of the golden era in Kansas City politics.
Well, it turns out that there might have a damn good reason Mr. Kerr got choked out like some broad with daddy issues who rented and watched 9 and 1/2 weeks once too often via Netflix.
Here's the long and short of it (nhjic):
So, in this instance, the kindly old man routine wouldn't be completely justified. Of course, I don't stand for handing out beatings to old people but I do realize that sometimes there is no other option than to put your shoe on someone who pulled a double cross.
A DEMOCRAT PAYING BIG BUCKS TO THE AREA'S MOST POWERFUL REPUBLICAN MIGHT NOT DESERVE TO BE BEATEN BUT SHOULD DEFINITELY BE CAREFUL ABOUT ALTERCATIONS THAT MIGHT ARISE FROM THE ALLEGED TREACHERY!!!
Also, there is talk of booting Phil LeVota from a few high profile Democrat gigs and I'm certainly not going to defend him (unless he pays me) but the same treatment might also be warranted for the turncoat old man who almost won sympathy from TKC.
I should have known never to believe anything at face value in political circles.
However, I'm glad TKC TIPSTERS helped to uncover the facts regarding this controversy before the mainstream media. Natch.
Again, I'm not condoning elder abuse but an explanation of the circumstances does demonstrate the logic behind the attack . . . Of course I would never beat an old person but if I did I'm sure my excuse wouldn't be as good as the LeVota Bros. and would most likely involve reparations and/or my dislike of soup, daytime TV and other things old people enjoy.
TKC Journalism Lesson #4,892: Sometimes objective reporting means justifying choking some old dude!!
People spend money in campaigns. Does that mean they all should be physically beaten. That is a stretch even for you Tony.
ReplyDeletePeople spend money in campaigns. Does that mean they all should be physically beaten. That is a stretch even for you Tony.
ReplyDeletePersonally I am still glad that Phil is not a judge. The whole family is trouble.
ReplyDeleteAh Tony, if you REALLY want to turn over the rock, then you have to go back to look at the Levota's working with Republicans to defeat incumbent Dems. But, alas, I will save that for another day. Also, Marty Kerr is 65 and suffering from cancer, nobody should have attacked hinm for any reason.
ReplyDeleteTony is exactly right. Whenever someone who opposes you politically it's OK to kick his ass. It's in the mobster's handbook, Chapter #1 I think.
ReplyDeleteIn the words of Don Corleon, "You have upset the family!"
ReplyDeleteWow. Just wow. I guess white trash is all that lives out there.
ReplyDeleteThe LeVota brothers are really swell guys. Just think, the three of them involved in an attack on a senior citizen with a serious illness. What's next, snatching purses at John Knox Village?
ReplyDeleteCivilized behavior and law does not give much room for resorting to violence. There is a difference and the LeVota didnot have a self defense claim. The LeVotas know how to gain political power and it is through organizing and the election process. In fact that is how they finally got control for awhile of the Democratic Chairmanship. Howerver, they always had a bully attitude. Perhaps the LeVotas could take a leason from the great Kubla Khan: "You can conquer the world on horse back, but you can not rule from the sadle of a horse".
ReplyDeleteBuilding political relationships is the leason lost on these boys.
10:59 is correct. For the Levota's, White trash is as white trash does. NO justification for what they did. They should be banned form all future meetings. Period. And if they feel justified in attacking Marty Kerr because he worked against them in an election, then woe be to the rest of us. Because there are literally hundreds of us who have done the same thing.
ReplyDeleteWasn't it Phil that called Keith Thomas a nig*** 4 years ago at a meeting when Keith wouldn't vote for him? I recall that being a topic of discussion then, and a fist fight between the two almost breaking out.
ReplyDeleteI am not a LeVota fan either, but I was there Tuesday night and saw it all. I have kept quiet because I thought this would die down because it only hurts our party to keep talking about it.
ReplyDeleteBut the big issue is that there was no attack. Marty Kerr (who is anything but a senior citizen) was saying "F*** You" very loudly to everyone. The meeting was over and he had no reason to be standing by Phil LeVota. After a few more F-bombs, Steve LeVota told him to watch his mouth because there were women and an 18 year old close by.
Then Marty Kerr, all 65 years of him, got right up in Steve's face and said "F*** you" and pushed Steve in the chest. Steve then pushed Marty up against the wall. The sheriffs and a dozen people were right there and broke it up.
Steve LeVota should have never responded to Kerr pushing him. I mean come on you are a grown up. But if someone lays their hands on you, you can defend yourself.
Plain and simple, there was no assualt. The police report has "Marty's story." But when the officers relayed to Marty what all the witnesses said, Marty said he didn't want to file charges....... because he couldn't. There had been no assault.
Bough said it best..."An impolite disagreement. No arrests, no tickets, no blood, no foul."
So keep spinning this unprovoked attack on an old guy but you are just hurting the party. And another newsflash, a 65 year old guy can be just as big an ass as a 40 year old guy. But please can we move on?
And yes, we get it you posters with all the made up stories about the "bad LeVota boys." You like Sanders and you hate the LeVotas. But how about you just get a life.
TONY:
ReplyDeleteFYI. The Sheriff's office says there are actually two reports. You only have the one where poor old Marty Kerr tells his side. It seems someone asked for both reports from the sheriff but only sent you the one where Steve LeVota looks bad but not the other one. Isn't that odd?
two reports? cough'em up!!
ReplyDeleteexcept that, no one is disputing the fact the LaVota inappropriately used violence in an argument.
It will always be a he-said, she-said, but that simple fact remains.
hey 12:31 - you're odd.
For more on this story, go to KCTribune.com.
ReplyDeleteI have kept quiet because I thought this would die down because it only hurts our party to keep talking about it
ReplyDeleteI agree with what he said.
STOP SNITCHEN!
STOP SNITCHEN!
STOP SNITCHEN!
After a few more F-bombs, Steve LeVota told him to watch his mouth because there were women and an 18 year old close by.
ReplyDeleteThank you so much for repeating that comment here so I don't have to register to comment at Prime Buzz to respond with a hearty "fuck you."
No "f bombs" in the presence of women and an 18 year old? What. the. fuck. If you think the situation calls for a certain level of decorum due to the nature of the event, fine. If you think Kerr's sin was cursing in front of women and a not-quite-child then you should rethink your sense of propriety. Men should no more be presumed to be ok with cursing than women should be presumed to be needing protection from cursing.
First of all, people should've known Marty Kerr when he was working for the prosecutor's office and when he first went into private practice. Yea, way back in the day. Believe me, Marty Kerr is no saint and far from being a nice old guy. Not to mention all the backroom deals Marty makes to get his criminal clients off the hook. Talk about a sleazy attorney.
ReplyDeleteSecond of all, how many of you with siblings can actual control them and their actions? And, when they make bad choices or do stupid things, is it your fault?
What's up with these clowns who insist on blaming the victim? This is a simple case of a LeVota physcially attacking at 65 year old guy who got lippy. The LeVota'
ReplyDeletes want to think of themselves as "leaders" and qualified for political office. But the opposite seems to be true. They act like street punks.
Anon. 11:28 blames Tony by saying "....you are just hurting the party". So the party is all that counts,aey, comrad? Referencing the party is the last vestige of a scondrel. Face it, LeVotas are now exposed as the thugs they have been for some time.
ReplyDeleteNow lets get back issue to the gueen Gloria
The LeVota's are trying to justify the violent actions of one of their clan. But the fact is, when they were fighting at a meeting they really gave all Democrats a black eye and caused horrible embarrassment for the entire party.
ReplyDeleteAnon. 5:29 writes "...gave all Democrats a blackeye and caused horrible embarrassment for the entire party". No doubt, but lets add the simple truth: It is hard to embarrass either the Republican or Democratic Party. If it were, we would not have a President with the lowest ratings ever and we would not have a congress with even lower public approval. LeVotas are merely reflecting the disgraceful condition of American politics. If only the fight had been over say the payday loan industry or the Freddi Mac bailout or getting Ben Laden. Oh no, it was over "fighten words". Would it not have been uplifting to read of a fist fight over the deficit or NAFTA or the growing trade deficit. How about a real fight over solving the health care crisis in America. Or reforming education. Any how, lets get back to the Gloria issue----a disfunctional city, mayor and voters.
ReplyDeleteI just simply can not believe how people from Independence ALWAYS turn out to be white trash. The Levotas I guess are the self-appointed leaders of the mullet-men. Go figure that one of them would think that it was kosher to choke out a 65 year old guy. After all, the bitch had it comin'. Wow. Simply just WOW!
ReplyDeleteOMG I just choked on mullet-men - that is priceless - I will definitely be using that one in the future. Thanks!
ReplyDeleteNo lie. Steve Levota has a mullet and owns a camaro AND a pick-up truck. You can't make that shit up. I guess some sterotypes are there for a reason.
ReplyDeleteBack door deals were made. Lavota had it sewn up, then... Bough comes in on Dummy Mike Sanders okay. God Sanders, the guy will piss you off in less than 4 months. Why did you make this stupid move? You are a good administrator but you REALLY SUCK at the crazy Eastern Jack politics. And God save the peace makers in that wild bunch. Mullet-men indeed!
ReplyDeleteKerr's throttling was disgusting. The Lavotas have WAY TOO MANY FAMILY MEMBERS ACTING AS COMMITTEE MEMBERS! We need to change that now.
Kerr is all in a snit about his atheism. Loves to talk about it to a couple of other lawyers of the same ilk and make fun of a couple of lawyers who are of a different persuaion.
ReplyDeleteHe is part of the Independence gang who gets special deals in Independence while "outsiders"...like not in Independence...get screwed.
Etc Etc. What do you expect from atheist swine.
Kerr is all in a snit about his atheism. Loves to talk about it to a couple of other lawyers of the same ilk and make fun of a couple of lawyers who are of a different persuaion.
ReplyDeleteHe is part of the Independence gang who gets special deals in Independence while "outsiders"...like not in Independence...get screwed.
Etc Etc. What do you expect from atheist swine.
What about the investigation into a house of prostitution run by Papa LeVota that Democrat candidate for Sheriff Tom Krahnbuhl tried to tell the people and the journalists about and no one would listen? Once again Kevin Murphy had his head up his ass.
ReplyDeleteCome on Tipsters lets find out about The LeVota Whore House. Tony might lead the way in doing research!
Tom is an honest man and a good cop so he would not lie about that kind of thing.
Thats the second time I heard about the Levotas running a whore house must be something to it..
ReplyDeleteI personally know all the Levotas and all you non supporters can go F.yourselves. They are a loving family who does everything to support the community.
ReplyDeleteKeena