The Martin Chronicles' informants are telling us that most of the new, incoming council members are very nervous about the prospects of trying to navigate between the blue smoke and mirrors that is sure to spewing non-stop from Villa Hills malfeasant Mayor Mike Martin beginning January 1, 2013. Those that are nervous are the smart ones.
Just look at the senseless wreckage Martin has left in his wake as we approach the end of the first two years of his remorseless Reign of Error. Employees libeled and slandered by The Little Man From Norwood. Neighbors divided against neighbors by The Norwood Sewer Rat. Reputations of hard-working, dedicated public servants both past and present senselessly sullied by Shorty. Why? Just so that Martin could save his own dishonest hide. Most of the incoming council people know they very well may be next.
What about the lovely parting gift Martin has given the outgoing council? What? You don't know what that is? Well, he is suing them all in a disgraceful attempt to force them to pay his high-priced whore Toad McMurtry's legal fees. Is this what the malevolent Martin meant when he said it was "time to start the healing"?
Insiders say some of the newbie council-elect are also concerned about "the media pinheads". There are media pinheads aplenty who have mostly unwittingly helped The Little CEO as he stumbled along his trail of corruption.
Among the leading contenders for The Martin Chronicles' "Media Pinhead of the Year" Award is the headline writer from The Kentucky Enquirer/Community Recorder/cincinnati.com. Why? Let's just look at the most recent example. Because Despite the fact that Martin was found GUILTY on SEVEN of the NINE MISCONDUCT charges against him, the headline writer inexplicably reported that the mendacious Martin was ACQUITTED?!?! What's that word we're looking for? Oh, right. That's it. IDIOT.
And then the new council folk will have to remain mindful of Martin's fanatical hillbilly lynchmob. What happens if a council person dares to take a stand against Martin on something? On anything? Will they be subjected to ridgerunners' uncontrolled, mindless attacks and bumpkin bimbo threats of gun violence from the podium? Why should they think they will be immune from Martin's Norwood-style gutter politics?
Sources say there is one council person-elect who isn't nervous at all. You know who that is, don't you? Why, it's the re-animated Mary Koenig. The coming turf war between the meat-headed Martin and mean-spirited Koenig is going to be great fun to watch. Blood-sport at its very best. The great question? How many people-including the new council-will get caught in the crossfire. Probably a big bunch.
One local observer likens the coming showdown between Martin and Koenig to the great sci-fi movie, Alien vs. Predator. We like the analogy. And we can't wait.
Our advice to the rest of council come January 1st? Be afraid. Be very afraid.
[EDITOR'S NOTE: A piece of advice to the new council. Heed the admonition of that great boxing referee Mills Lane, "Protect yourself at all times".]