Yup.
Posted on 09/20/2006 6:13:37 PM PDT by letsgonova19087
Rudy spoke to our high school this evening as part of a program by a local organization. I know a lot here don't like him and see him as too liberal, I have to say after watching him that he "gets" it. I'm not yet old enough to vote, but I will be in '08, and I know where its going when I can.
He started out the speech with a funny story about his first trial as a prosecutor. He really is a warm guy, and truly does look like he enjoys talking to people. He spent a lot of time on terrorism. I was somewhat suprised with what seemed to be his grasp of the terrorism topic in an "international" way...I had expected him to talk about more "domestic" topics regarding terrorism like homeland security, but he really did seem to understand the theoretical and conceptual nature of the war on terror.
He continued his remarks with some very positive comments about Iraq (no doubt if he was elected he'd do the right thing), the President, and the general WOT. He then took questions. To paraphrase:
"Are you running for president?" "That's a decision I'll make at the beginning of next year, but I'm honored to be considered in the running for it"
"What was going through your mind on 9/11?" He talked about losing so many friends, feeling all alone, and at one point just resolving to make the best decisions he could and hope for the best.
The last "question" was actually very moving. A woman stood up and, on the verge of tears, said "I was in New York on 9/11, and I just want to say thank you." she was overwhelmed with emotion and had to sit. This recieved great applause from the audience.
Overall, I found Rudy to be a warm guy who would make a great leader and a great manager. Not only will he win if nominated, but he would do a great job leading our country through this time.
Sorry for the length, I just felt like recounting this to someone...please feel free to provide feedback.
WTG! I am no fan of his liberal policies, but we could do a hell of a lot worse. At least they didn't have a commie speaker, just a liberal.
There are things I like about Rudy very much. That still doesn't mean I want him for president. Nice report. Thanks.
Never forget that every politician is one or more of the following: a sociopath, a liar, a traitor, or a crook.
Rudy Giuliani/Jeff Session 08.
Thanks for sharing that info ... what was the occasion that would bring Rudy to such a venue?
Can Rudy be a ruthless SOB?
he'd make a better president than McCain.
and lately, George Allen isn't looking too sharp.
of course, he's from NYC.
this is a guy who got up at a press conference as Mayor, and referred to the superintendent of NYC public schools (know to be gay) as "precious". do you know anyone else with the stones to do that?
Having lived in NYC during his rule, I can say he is definitely not a liberal.
He had the police arrest everyone for everything, and they were prosecuted and sent to jail too. No liberal would do that.
Yup.
was he wearing a dress?
Is that Junichiro Koizumi right behind him?
Thanks for the report
Yes, a big USA fan. Elvis, baseball, the works ...
He also dissed a Saudi and Arafat didn't he?
I like his instincts.
Cool guy, that Koizumi.
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