The Candidate (Rudy Giuliani in NH)

The American Spectator ^ | 1/29/2007 | Philip Klein

[Dark Skies]

Uh oh, I just drank two ticks!

[jla]

Look, I simply asked for specific reasons as to why Giuliani is qualified to be POTUS. If you can't list any then at least be honest and say so.

[TAdams8591]

"He's Italian like me (if you don't think THATS important well it will help him carry NJ!"

I KNOW it's important. I know several socially conservative Americans of Italian descent who support Rudy mainly because he is Italian, and yet have complained when they believe African Americans do likewise. Sorry, that's not a good enough reason. Shame on all of you.

[JimFreedom]

Great BlueGrass music, we are becoming sympatico, LOL!

[jla]

OK...then who do you recommend to fight the war with islamofascism?

Name ONE time Giuliani has foiled a terrorist plot or prevented any act of terrorism.
My query to you - What has Giuliani EVER done to prove he is capable to lead the war on terrorism?

[My GOP]

Normally naming calling is an act of desperation, which you Rudy bashers are.

[Sunsong]

Does it seem like you have to repeat yourself 100 times? Have there been any new questions? Any new ideas? Any new information?

I think I get it - they don't like Rudy. LOL

But what *do* they like? Alan - the street preacher - Keyes? I wonder if they *get* how we feel about him?

Ever think there is absolutely no communication going on? LOL

[jla]

See post 325 then come back with you astute reply. ;^)

[My GOP]

That's telling them!!

[WalterSkinner]

..thanks for the link

I just knew they weren't around in 1952...

[Sunsong]

You've had your question answered. Who are you supporting and why are they qualified to be president or what do you consider to be the most important qualifications of a presidential candidate and why?

[JimFreedom]

I have a nice glass of Cabernet here, it always attracts gnats, I gave up long ago trying to pick them out. The wine is sweet and so attracts them into their death spiral. A little protein never hurt.

[codercpc]

I don't agree with Rudy 100% of the time but I think he represents the best we can get in 2008 and would be a great CiC.

As of today, I agree with you, the only person I can see myself "jumping off the Rudy ship" for right now is Condi. Heck, I would probably even start the ping list for her. But my maybe Guilliani/Rice ticket would fit the bill.

I am still looking at each and every candidate that announces (except Ron Paul), but I have yet to find one that fits my philosophy, yet could still beat Hillary. I think that in 2008 we need strength, and Gulliani seems the best so far.

[Spiff]

He said Ginsberg was intelligent and a good laywer. He wasn't praising her political ideology. Heck, I'll even admit Bill Clinton is intelligent, he was a Rhodes Scholar after all, but that doesn't mean I like his ideology.

Really. If you say so. Now, show me where Giuliani was praising Scalia's "political ideology". I'll wait.

[onyx]

Your recollection is better than mine. I never paid them much attention, but I do remember some kids thought it was cool to say they were Birchers. Ditto for saying they were agnostic.

[Sunsong]

Who are you supporting and why do you think they are qualified or what qualifications do you consider important for president and why?

[Dark Skies]

Rudy has said he supports strict constructionist...

No, he hasn't.

Spammy, yes he has. I know you are an anti-abortion fanatic. That's OK by me.

But Rudy has said for years that he is a strict constructionist.

I know you don't like abortions and neither do I...but I don't like back alley abortions either.

Be honest with us. At least tell us the single reason you are in this fight.

The pro-Rudy folks aren't so different than you.

[TAdams8591]

I don't agree with Guiliani's position on gay marriage, and would prefer to keep the conversation focused upon that.

[Dark Skies]

Hmmmm...gnats!

[jla]

No, my Q has not been answered. Why? Because you people are unable to offer up any concrete, specific reasons as to why Giuliani should be POTUS.