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Re: Trustworthy Medeiros

Tea leaves
Registered Dem here who has received two mailers and a door knock from MM since the prelim.

PB - no mailer, no door knocks, no nothing. Well, he did send his paid staffer around to knock in August. Not sure what that guy is after.

MM wants it. PB thinks he already won. He’s like the hare asleep at the finish line.

I will probably go PB just because MM’s cronies scare me but memo to PB - shoe leather is rewarded in local elections.
Yeah, I can see your point. But remember, most people have day jobs and families and can’t campaign full time. And I’m sure Monica is getting a lot of financial support from the Republican Party outside of Melrose to fund her campaign. When you don’t have a job to go to every day, no partner, no kids who need rides, have games and teacher conferences to attend, etc., you have lots of time to campaign, lol.

I just think that quitting your job, because you think you have the election in the bag, reveals an amazing sense of entitlement. Or maybe she was fired, and just really needs a job? Again, it’s all very unclear, and candidate Medeiros hasn’t really explained. She supposedly lives with her parents, and has her whole life; maybe that’s why she can quit jobs and take chances like this without worrying about who is going to pay the bills. Again, not something many of us can relate to.

I don’t think Monica is really interested in representing ALL of Melrose; she has a long history of aligning herself with some of the extremist political gadflies and anti- government zealots in this town. The local Republican Party has swung hard right MAGA, and that level of extreme alt-right politics doesn’t really reflect the current Melrose demographic. I’m predicting a win by Brodeur, based on the primary results.

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Well....
I don’t think Monica is really interested in representing ALL of Melrose; she has a long history of aligning herself with some of the extremist political gadflies and anti-government zealots in this town. The local Republican Party has swung hard right MAGA, and that level of extreme alt-right politics doesn’t really reflect the current Melrose demographic. I’m predicting a win by Brodeur, based on the primary results.


Not sure I can agree with all that. The "political gadfly" part - okay, I'll give you that one, but I can't agree with the "anti-government zealots" part. Most of those I think are more "anti bad government" like the kind we've been saddled with for the last twenty years. I think they'd support government they had faith in, if such a thing even exists anymore.

I also suspect PB will win, in that he is the "insider" and MM the "outsider", and the insiders are still in control. Nothing has changed in that regard.

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I think Brodeur will win as well but I appreciate him having a challenger. The not representing all of Melrose comment? Most of the candidates in this election do not represent me and I doubt anyone cares. It's how life is.

I see people hitting below the belt with Monica saying she lives with parents, doesn't have a job, personal lifestyle attacks. For all their (obviously phony) talk the so called progressives are not very classy. They are frauds.

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I would never vote for Monica. She did not support the override. I think she panders to a certain group in melrose, a large group that is on this website. Please do not forget she is a REPUBLICAN and as far as I can tell not a good one.. A good one would try to unite our city. She campaigned and endorced trump, and has not spoken out against.. I hope everyone goes out and votes for PAUL...

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I generally agree with all who are arguing for why to vote for PB. But it seems to me that they are arguing for the cardboard cutout of a generic Democrat.

Where is PB? He’s not out knocking doors and is mailing it in. Monica was at the Traffic Commission this week taking a stand. Where’s PB?

Does he even want to be mayor?

If he doesn’t have the stamina to run for it how is he going to govern?

90% of life is showing up and he’s absent all of a sudden.

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He's not absent "all of a sudden". He's been nowhere to be found for years.

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she didnt vote for the override? course she didnt she new it was a scam.they found 2 plus million 2 weeks after the vote and you fell for it.shes a republican so shes a bad person? you just hate the party.by the way take a look around the country the liberal democrats have made a mess of every city they run hows baltimore hows LA hows sanfran hows portland they are all a mess thank god for president Trump you mite hate him but he gets it you liberals dont just look around paul just like the rest has done nothing time for a change in melrose you go monica and work for all the people

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Her not supporting that override is a plus for her in my book. I still haven't figured out how people could have been so dumb as to have not seen that for what it was. Paul supported it because he's an insider, and there's no reason to suspect or even hope anything will change if he's elected.

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I Don't Know
Her not supporting that override is a plus for her in my book. I still haven't figured out how people could have been so dumb as to have not seen that for what it was. Paul supported it because he's an insider, and there's no reason to suspect or even hope anything will change if he's elected.
Agree completely that her articulate reasoning against the override (and of those joining her!) is a huge reason to support her mayoral candidacy. PB is just part of the PoopTornado Status Quo. If you like how Melrose has been mismanaged under this corrupt status quo of Yes Women & Men (who fancy themselves liberals but are most certainly not in any real sense), then you will surely vote for PB. If you value honesty and integrity (regardless of national party politics), then Ms. Medeiros is the only choice. She will stand up for and represent all of us, regardless of party. She is a mature and thoughtful servant of the people, as her 16 years of public service already prove. She will stand up to the truly vile status quo Melrose Machine and make Melrose a much more responsive and ethical community. PB will do as he's always done, cater to his political patronage system and spout a lot of empty words (when he isn't trying to impress with his silly hat and trenchcoat).

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"Tes leaves", I apologize for questioning in what City you're driving! It does appear that fairly recently the 'Monica signs' have been put up all over, and do indeed outnumber Pb's. Not sure that means anything relative to the election, but you were/are indeed correct!

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Apparently the message board is doing the job it's supposed to be doing. That's the freedom of speech.

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Monica is a far right, Trump supporting Republican. She would be a disaster for Melrose. You honestly believe she’s going to hire qualified people to head city departments? She wants a career in politics, she’s going to stack City Hall with unqualified political hires. She doesn’t remotely have the professional knowledge or connections to make appropriate hires.

She has never wanted to represent everyone in this city, and she never has. She was unpopular as a Ward alderman, and a disaster during her brief 2 year stint on the school committee. She’s never been an advocate for anyone but herself. Aside from her political gigs, what has she done for this city? Where has she volunteered on a regular basis? She never sets foot in our public schools, does she volunteer somewhere else? Where has she given back to this community? Other than complaining about paying taxes, she’s not done anything that hasn’t been self serving.

She’s getting signs put up because she’s lying to voters and misrepresenting herself as a moderate, and not the far right MAGA that she is.

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Unqualified Political Hires????? Really?
Mike “the thief” Cemetery Godfather?
Scenna, Vanny (Deputy Mayor) Peter P, GTA all of the Everett nepotism list of hires?
Will PB fire Ruth Clay?
Will PB promote Elena as DPW Head?
Clean sweep of City Hall, Paul!
MM’s support is deeper and wider than the “Let’s Talk Melrose”, One Melrose and the MEF want to admit.
PB may win or MM may win.
It will be very close.
The Override is on the ballot again.
I honestly change my mind daily on how I plan to vote.

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No....
Monica is a far right, Trump supporting Republican. She would be a disaster for Melrose. You honestly believe she’s going to hire qualified people to head city departments? She wants a career in politics, she’s going to stack City Hall with unqualified political hires. She doesn’t remotely have the professional knowledge or connections to make appropriate hires.

She has never wanted to represent everyone in this city, and she never has. She was unpopular as a Ward alderman, and a disaster during her brief 2 year stint on the school committee. She’s never been an advocate for anyone but herself. Aside from her political gigs, what has she done for this city? Where has she volunteered on a regular basis? She never sets foot in our public schools, does she volunteer somewhere else? Where has she given back to this community? Other than complaining about paying taxes, she’s not done anything that hasn’t been self serving.

She’s getting signs put up because she’s lying to voters and misrepresenting herself as a moderate, and not the far right MAGA that she is.
Now that's rich coming after the last administration flooded city hall and every other department with Everett crooks, and MEF people.



Monica is the one coming in with the broom, but that's what scares you in't it?

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If that's what you really think scares people about Monica, then you indeed are bombed on Wild Turkey!

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Everything your saying about monica its sounds like your talking about your liberal friends at city hall...you snowflakes kill me grow up

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Thanks "mike", for adding to the division that has been created in our City, State, and Country.

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It’s odd that the only candidate not getting personally attacked on this board is PB. Even the other 3 candidates who lost, the current mayor, the entire family of one prior failed candidate.

Odd. It’s almost like PB’s flunky flim flam phonies and mumbo jumbo hangers on are intentionally parodying what they think an MM voter sounds like. Very Odd.

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It's not odd at all. PB is the insider, and as such has attracted all those who support same. You don't think the MEF mommies or the One Melrose crowd want anything to do with MM do you? These kinds of personal attacks are right out of the Dolan, and by extension their playbook.

I still don't know. i don't think MM is up to the job, and PB is a do-nothing empty suit. Very depressing.

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For all these years we've been lamenting not having an election giving us a real chance to change the 'good ole boy' infestation of City Hall. Now, finally given that opportunity, it appears that we have ended up with a choice between a same old same old, and someone who politically supports an imbecile. What happened?

Re: Trustworthy Medeiros

Monica Medeiros has proven herself to be trustworthy over many years of service to Melrose.She has proven that she can be trusted. She's not afraid to tackle the hard issues or speak unpopular truths. She's tough but a kind and honest public servant who has earned our trust and respect.

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'Tamara', aren't you going to post this same thing on the old farts string also? I'm sure that a lot of them vote, and you might as well post in all three 'strings', to be completely annoying!

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Monica she is the Best Person for the JOB. Get out and VOTE TOMORROW....November 5, 2019,

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Granted, mid morning is probably not a peak voting period, but two people voting was not an encouraging sign!

Re: Trustworthy Medeiros

Monica Medeiros has proven herself to be trustworthy over many years of service to Melrose.She has proven that she can be trusted. She's not afraid to tackle the hard issues or speak unpopular truths. She's tough but a kind and honest public servant who has earned our trust and respect.

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To link Monica Medeiros to Trump begs the question about who can Paul Broduer be linked to in the Democratic Party. Has he renounced Bill Clinton, Hillary Clinton, Al Sharpton, AOC, Joe Biden, Hunter Biden, and so on. On the state level we have had multiple senior state house leaders with legal and ethical issues. Other elected democrats at the state house have had legal problems as well. We have the democratic mayor of Fall River under federal investigation for shaking down people. There are numerous other examples. Should he take the blame for them? To link Monica to Trump is a cheap political ploy.

Re: Trustworthy Medeiros

Tea leaves
PB thinks he has this race in the bag and he is arrogantly mailing it in.

News flash to PB if you drive around the city Monica signs outnumber PB signs 2 to 1. Nostradamus smells an upset coming.
Great insight!

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The lack of support for the best President this country has had is disgusting. Labeling supporters as far right is equally disturbing. What has changed about the right? The right has and always will be supporters of the constitution and all its amendments, Avid military supporters and outspoken of their love for flag and country.

The left is the side that’s gone “far”. If you support democrats now you support socialism, which includes extremely high taxes. You support abortion up to birth, You support 4 year olds picking their gender and parents who chose not to assign their child a gender, You support open borders, allowing everyone and anyone to walk into the country. You support lawlessness. You support oppressing views you’re opposed to if it means sending masked people to beat them. A previous poster has already attempted to shame DJT supporters “we know who you are now”.

Now you tell me, which party has gone far.