Rudy Giuliani: Right Man. Right Time (editorial)

Red State ^ | May 3, 2007 | Steve Forbes

[Clintonfatigued]

I think Rudy Giuliani will be a superb president. There are many reasons I support Mayor Giuliani's candidacy – his leadership after September 11th, his turning around of New York City and his fight against crime – but what I most admire is his record of fiscal conservatism.

As Mayor, Rudy Giuliani cut taxes 23 times while turning a $2.3 billion dollar deficit into a $2.9 billion surplus. He saved taxpayers more than $11 billion by controlling the projected growth of city-funded spending, and he created a smaller, more efficient government by cutting the number of full-time city-funded jobs by nearly 20%, excluding cops on the street and teachers in the classroom.

When Americans choose their next president they need a proven leader who can get things done. Rudy Giuliani is that leader. Like I mentioned in a recent op-ed I wrote, Rudy Giuliani is not afraid of trying to do big things. He successfully tackled the welfare mess in New York City, even before the Welfare Reform Act of 1996. By the time he was through, welfare rolls had been cut nearly 60%. It's clear Rudy Giuliani is not afraid to pursue major structural changes, even in the face of the conventional wisdom and an entrenched status quo political establishment.

Moreover, Rudy Giuliani realizes no issue is more important to our nation's security than winning the terrorists war on us. He is the man to keep our country on offense, not defense.

[K-oneTexas]

I agree with you. If you read what I wrote I was basing it on the article that was posted. Starting with the claim of his being a fiscal conservative given the examples in the article ... let's grant that. My point was I don't believe he can handle, control, influence or what ever word you want to use a Federal bureaucracy or a Congress. He does not have that ability. Do the other candidates, I don't know. But I know Rudy can't. That was my point.

What is going to matter is the candidates position on given issues as stated today to the voters ... then each of us need to look at the candidates ability to translate that into action. That action as President is transformed into the ability to influence others to follow your leadership to achieve their stated positions/goals. Again, I don't believe Rudy is that person.

[cdnerds]

I think he is a good guy. I live 20 miles from NY... I see what the man did for the place (well before 911). We disagree on social issues but I still think he would make a good Pres or even a VP. Ill tell ya what though, the libs are scared to death of the man. He would crush anyone that runs against him in the General Election. However, I think Romney or Thompson would as well. Either way, if he wins the Primary I would support him as President. Better him then the True devil across the isle.

[woofie]

If Rudy wins the nomination it will be because a whole bunch of registered Republicans vote for him ...most of those Republicans are smart enough to factor into the equation that a lot of social conservatives may refuse to vote for him in the general election ...At this point I think these folks are getting worked up over nothing . Their anger at Rudy does not necessarily attract voters to their ideas....The nastiness around here did little but stregnthen the resolve of those who favor Rudy.

[rockrr]

Let me guess - when you were little - you volunteered to be the klas klown?

[rockrr]

"I aspire to someday drive a liberal to name me in an opus as the reason for leaving!"

Now that's funny right there! Do we get extra points for prominence?!

[50mm]

Do we get extra points for prominence?!

The satisfaction doesn't come from recognition, it comes from knowing that you got under the liberal's skin enough that they felt compelled to come out of the closet and leave. I would be just as satisfied if I received a flaming personal Freepmail from the opie instead of an opus recognition.

[avacado]

"Well, I think Rudy G will split the GOP. His presidency would be a train wreck worse than Jimmy Carter."

So... you are saying that home mortgage interest rates would be 21% and that there would be zero response to terrorism under Rudy?

Explain please.

[Kevmo]

The answer to your question is: No. See post #55 and the rest of this thread for further explanation.

[stephenjohnbanker]

LOL!

[stephenjohnbanker]

Hard evidence

Bump!

[trisham]

Having an opinion that doesn’t meet with the manager of FR. Considering the site is paid for by the posters it’s rather unethical, but there you have it.

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That is not so. I'm sure you've seen this:

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Old Friend, you owe Mr. Robinson an apology.

[trisham]

You’re right, it’s a fascist website.

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I was wrong. You owe everyone here an apology.

[Reagan Man]

Old Friend has been gone from FR since last week.

[trisham]

I’ve missed a lot. I was on vacation from 4/22 through 5/4. It seems a number of FReepers are gone, but OldFriend’s posts are still here. Perhaps he has been suspended rather than banned.

[Reagan Man]

You missed a lot of the fun.

Calling FR a “fascist website” deserves a lifetime ban.

[trisham]

Calling FR a “fascist website” deserves a lifetime ban.

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I could hardly believe my eyes.

[Candor7]

Forbes writing is based on myth.

Every kudos he mentions about Rooty is urban legend.

Talk to the first responders about Giuliani's leadership before and after 9/11. You will get a litany of horror stories.