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donice
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Posted - 07/17/2007 : 5:20:59 PM
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| Let's see now. There is a candidate who has a beautiful family, lives in one of the nicest houses in the city, operates a successful business and has managed to get elected city wide quite a few times, in spite of the former mayor's group trying to defeat him. If that's being a dope I wouldn't mind being one. |
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EverettsPride
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 Posted - 07/17/2007 : 5:48:54 PM
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Great point Donice!
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EverettsPride
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Posted - 07/17/2007 : 5:51:24 PM
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Carlo is no dope. I agree his public speaking skills need to be improved. I am an Italian and I know many people who speak like Carlo. Look as Rosa Di Florio, an intelligent business woman, she speaks like Carlo too. That does not mean they are un intelligent. I think Carlo is a better choice than Hanlon and Mc Gonagle aka Ragucci clone.
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Lynda
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 Posted - 07/18/2007 : 09:18:57 AM
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Originally posted by donice
Let's see now. There is a candidate who has a beautiful family, lives in one of the nicest houses in the city, operates a successful business and has managed to get elected city wide quite a few times, in spite of the former mayor's group trying to defeat him. If that's being a dope I wouldn't mind being one.
This statement sums it up! I too am a Carlo fan. |
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Fran
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Posted - 07/18/2007 : 09:21:32 AM
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| I have laughed many a times at some of Carlo's statements. My favorite is when he said "I have nothing against woman, my mother is one". Yet, I'm open to Carlo as a candidate. You can be a successful mayor without mastering the English language. It's been successful for Mayor Mennino who has a long political career in Boston and has attained national promenance. Yeah, I spelled that last word wrong. Oh well. |
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Lynda
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Posted - 07/18/2007 : 09:26:24 AM
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| Just look at MOST of the statements made by out Lovely President of the United States. |
Edited by - Lynda on 07/18/2007 09:27:08 AM |
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 07/18/2007 : 09:31:35 AM
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| It is said that in a democracy, we get the government we deserve. |
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Masterful1
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Posted - 07/18/2007 : 7:26:18 PM
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I think that Carlo would have the best intentions for Everett. Whenever I have spoken with him, he has always followed through with what he has said. That counts for alot in my book, it means I can trust him. What I think we ought to do is count how many of the 12 points plan did the Eagle with walker break so far?
1) hiring freeze..ROFLMAO |
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 07/18/2007 : 9:46:30 PM
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| Donice - I think it's a nice touch that you've answered for Red...but let's deconstruct a bit? If part of the "big investment" in the city is a beautiful family and a home - then doesn't that pretty much describe most of the people on the forum? That means they're all "invested" to the same degree. There are also a number of beautiful homes in this city....Hampshire Street...Estes....Pleasant....and just owning them doesn't make one "mayor material." The successful business in Revere was handed to him by his father-in-law...or is that just an urban legend? As for running successfully - again, how does that make him mayor material? John Hanlon was a successfully elected alderman prior to becoming city clerk...and somehow, that experience hasn't helped him be a good mayor. The mayor's job is essentially a CEO position; a chief executive officer of the city, running a 120 million dollar plus budget. Personally, I would like to see each candidate submit a resume of their qualifications for the position. It's only then that people will be able to make an informed decision. |
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Red11
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Posted - 07/18/2007 : 10:34:59 PM
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I was not referring to Carlo's home as his investment in the city. Carlo's invested 16 years in city government, yes he is a home owner, and yes he and his wife are raising there two children here in Everett.He also has a large extended family in the city who are raising there families as well. And I think he would like to make Everett a more a desirable place to live. I have met him several times and find him quite genuine.
What's your issue with Carlo's involvement in his family's business? I think it is great that his father-in-law had faith in him.
I couldn't agree w/you more, that each candidate should submit a resume for the position.
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 07/19/2007 : 06:50:20 AM
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Red;
Actually - I was responding to "Donice" who was responding for you, who placed a tremendous emphasis on the "beautiful family and beautiful home" as if the rest of us don't have either. And while I can see where you're coming from, Matewsky, who beat Carlo is the primary in 2005, has 28 years in city government - it doesn't make him mayor material or alderman material. There are any number of "government fixtures" with decades of government experience - with little to show from it. As for the family angle, as I pointed out - most of us have them; it's not indicative of having the ability to be a good mayor. Regarding the business; I don't have an issue with it, but there's no "self-made" man story there. It was given to him and there's a difference.
We should see resumes and a job application. I would like to see work history, civil involvement, educational background, and a background check, with the usual criminal/civil components. In this city, it's been too easy for people to get away with a handshake and a smile. I want to see skill and ability this time around. |
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justme
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Posted - 07/19/2007 : 07:28:32 AM
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Go Court!
I agree with you completely. It's too bad the reality is that elections in this city are popularity contests. It's not about electing the most qualified. It's about who has the largest family/friend base. That's why we're in this situation.
I was not born or brought up here. My children did not attend school here. In the 20+ years I've been in this community, I've always been amazed at the people who are elected to represent this city. No brains, no class, but s/he's a really nice person! Just ask the person who went to school with them 20 years ago and hasn't had any real contact since graduation!
Nice guys finish last. And the present condition of this City is proof of that. |
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donice
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Posted - 07/19/2007 : 08:37:33 AM
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Wow, you McGonagucci's must be worried. I was not answering Red's question. If you read what I wrote I was responding to someone who stated Alderman DeMaria is a dope. I don't like name calling and my statement is a response to that. While the qualities I mention are also a factor in considering a candidate for Mayor, I did not say others do not have them or that's enough to be Mayor. I only said. "if that's being a dope I wouldn't mind being one". Read it again.
Insults are a poor substitute for a sound campaign. You seem to be worried that use of that often used insult may be losing it's credibility. Well you know what, it's never effective, people don't like it.
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Court4Fred
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Posted - 07/19/2007 : 09:14:48 AM
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Donice - Three issues with your statements: 1) I didn't insult anyone in this string. I typically save the emnity for Walking Eagle or our ethically challenged superintendent. 2) You did answer one of my questions to Red about Mr. DeMaria's "investment" in Everett; you responded about a "beautiful family" and a "beautiful house" - which has nothing to do with being mayor. What neither of you have answered is this one: identify "any observable executive-level ability that I may have missed." This is your chance to change minds and hearts.
Justme - I'm glad you feel the same way. If we started electing the mayor the way the boards of publicly held companies vetted CEO candidates - this city would not be in the shape that it's in now. The city is a 120 Million Dollar Plus business and it long past time that we started treating it that way, instead of relying on smiles and handshakes. Oh...I've got another song coming on.....
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H1ghCh4r1ty
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Posted - 07/19/2007 : 12:42:59 PM
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Carlo should lay low and thank god his case at Chelsea District Court was not publicized as it should have been. His "lovely family" connotation would have been ruined.
It was alleged that he was caught trying to stuff more than a doughnut. The victim withdrew the complaint.
I guess that was another investment that paid off well for him.
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Carlo DiMaria for Mayor
