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In politics, when you see an opening, no matter how small, you take it. And Jay Stone, son of 50th Ward Alderman Bernie Stone, is really reaching here.
The younger Stone has filed a claim for some of the $12 million dollars set aside in the Shakman settlement, alleging that he couldn't unseat former 32nd Ward Alderman Ted Matlak in 2003 because of the patronage army controlled by former deputy Water Commissioner Donald Tomczak. Jay Stone, who ran against Matlak without the blessing of his father - and, one would assume, also without his father's own considerable support - said that since he was an "unfavored candidate" without the "blessing of City Hall", he has a legitimate claim. "All I have to do is prove that I was discriminated against for political reasons," Jay Stone said.
Rrriiiiiggggghhht. It seems to us that in this case, the elder Stone, with a lifetime's worth of political experience, realized that he didn't want to be seen as flexing his clout in the direction of a local ward machine whose power base stretched back to the Great Depression. This should make for an awkward holiday season at Bernie Stone's house. Maybe Jay Stone can utilize some of his own hypnotherapy techniques.
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I think that dude came to my college once.
As a Jew, who lived in Rogers Park and dealt with the Stone's nonsense on more than one occasion I can tell you, this story comes as no surprise.
The Stone family is a bunch of clowns. I recall hearing the elder Stone on Tom Roser's radio show saying that a vote for his opponent was like saying "Jews out!" He's been all but senile for years, I doubt he even fully understood his own son was running.
As a Jew, who lived in Rogers Park and dealt with the Stone's nonsense on more than one occasion I can tell you, this story comes as no surprise.
The Stone family is a bunch of clowns. I recall hearing the elder Stone on Tom Roser's radio show saying that a vote for his opponent was like saying "Jews out!" He's been all but senile for years, I doubt he even fully understood his own son was running.
As an Irishman from the 48th Ward, I assure you, Alderman Stone is as sharp as any politician serving the City of Chicago. I disagree with him on many issues,example, Mr. Stone is for Clout in hiring.
Mr. Stone is a true Daley supporter. I will say all said and done, if you call Alderman Stone, he will call you back, and that is a true public servant.
As an Irishman from the 48th Ward, I assure you, Alderman Stone is as sharp as any politician serving the City of Chicago. I disagree with him on many issues,example, Mr. Stone is for Clout in hiring.
Mr. Stone is a true Daley supporter. I will say all said and done, if you call Alderman Stone, he will call you back, and that is a true public servant.
He will call you back, and that is a true public servant?
Christ, you have low standards for public service.
Then again, you live in Chicago.