Jackson County Battle Royale Backstory: Exec White Vs. Legislator Abarca

Manny's recent quote about a "personal vendetta" deserves attention.

However . . .

Our readers always to demand more and here's a news fun fact that we want to share because local media can't say it . . . We only offer this truism in order to help unpack the drama . . .

NOBODY CARES WHEN BLACKS & LATINOS FIGHT EACH OTHER!!!

 Sorry to bust everyone's bubble but that's an axiom that holds up with only a few exceptions. 

A quick history lesson . . . Remember that corporate media had to invent the term "white Hispanic" in order get people to pay attention to the tragic death of Trayvon Martin . . . Meanwhile, Black & Latinos shoot each other all the time, every day and with very little interest from anyone. That Zimmerman creep only endured more scrutiny than usual because he had a gringo last name. 

Accordingly . . .

Most "urban" disputes for political power rarely inspire much attention from the MSM.

And so . . . The backstory here is that this fight has been going for about two years and it's actually a sign of desperation from the Exec that's he's finally starting to push back after years of constant criticism from most of the Legislature . . . And the Legislature before this one . . . 

Singling out Abarca is a calculated move that didn't distract from the bigger story about property tax payback this week.

And so . . . 

Here's more insight for news junkies who want to know more about courthouse debate that has been years in the making . . . Check-it . . . 

Abarca claims that White’s characterization of that email and his overall treatment of county employees is overblown and said he welcomes a full investigation. “I think he intentionally wants to create this idea that I’m this terrible person, and therefore all of my actions are motivated and predicated off of being upset at staff and harassing them,” Abarca said. 

What Abarca is trying to do, he said, is hold White and the people who work for him accountable to the taxpayers on issues such as property tax reassessment.

Read more via www.TonysKansasCity.com link . . .

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