“El Politico Baloney”

“El Politico Baloney”


Robstown, Texas -- One of the most insightful sayings in politics is credited to Alfred E. Smith, who in 1936 summed up the words of most politicians by saying, “No matter how thin they slice it, it’s still baloney.” Interestingly, we don’t have to look too far to find a politico who personifies this saying. This “Politico Baloney” is a former Robstown School Board member who is seeking to return to the board in the upcoming May 9th Robstown School Board election.
Two weeks ago, a front page article in a local publication noted that this former Robstown School Board member had illegally posted his campaign signs throughout the city. In response, the “Politico Baloney” claimed that what he did is “no big deal,” however; his actions clearly demonstrate a repulsive arrogance that completely disrespects the law. This “Politico Baloney” is none other than Oscar “Quate” Lopez, who despite having full knowledge that ALL his political signs did not comply with state law (because they did not contain legally required information and subject to a $4,000.00 fine); he went ahead and put them up—bragging that the only law that matters is: “Lo Que Diga Quate!” (What Quate Says!). This is unfettered arrogance. However, Mr. Lopez’ insolence is nothing new.
Anyone familiar with Robstown School Board politics may remember Oscar Lopez’ infamous hit-list when he served on the school board. In fact, Oscar Lopez’ hit-list was the blue-print Dr. Roberto Garcia used to fire 42 hardworking, long-time, Robstown ISD employees and their families. To further make his point, while serving on the school board, Oscar Lopez was also able to keep several highly qualified individuals from obtaining jobs with the district declaring that he do so because: “No Valen Madre!” (They’re not worth a damn!). Now, Oscar “El Politico Baloney” Lopez say’s he’ll rehire the 42 employees Garcia fired…Yea, Sure…Go poke someone else’s eyes. Oscar “El Politico Baloney” Lopez didn’t speak up for the 42 employees when they were fired, and he sure as hell won’t speak up for them to be rehired. In politics, this is known as “speaking from both sides of the mouth” something Oscar “El Politico Baloney” Lopez is very good at!
The truth is “El Politico Baloney” is disrespectful, self-serving, vulgar in his manner of speech, and harbors malcontentment in his heart. “El Politico Baloney” is no friend to teachers, students, parents, and education in general. Make no mistake about it, Oscar “El Politico Baloney” Lopez is for Oscar Lopez and the lone thing he’s interested in is adulation and self-glory. The only ones “El Politico Baloney” will ever help are a handful of indolent, comical characters that profit by doing his bidding. Recently, a former Lopez supporter confessed he heard “El Politico Baloney” boast that the “reason he’s running for the School Board is to help his protégé, Adolfo Lopez,” who was rightly removed as President of the Robstown School Board last month. Why isn’t “El Politico Baloney” running to help students, teachers, and parents, instead of running to help a “walking disaster” like Adolfo Lopez, who would rather defend the oppressor than the oppressed.
If Oscar “El Politico Baloney” Lopez blatantly defies an easy to follow law like the Election Code, “What can we expect of him when it comes to more important matters?” Sadly, the seeds of sleaze have taken root within this man’s being. Clearly, the next move is up to the voters— who truly care about our community. Let’s not allow a “Baloney Politician” like Oscar Lopez to use his bag of tricks against the most precious resource our community has, namely, our children. The only way to move forward is to vote for CHANGE!