As for the rant... Maybe the redneck types get all oogie about the cross dressing photos, but I see them for what they are... funny skits and appearances... Even though Giuliani doesn't have acres of cedar to clear to prove his manhood, I don't see him as "effete" in any way... He's a city guy, if he tried to get on a horse or go grab a chainsaw he'd look as ridiculous as Dukakis on a tank, or Kerry with a shotgun.
He'll be fine and hold the respect of most Americans if he just remains true to who he is, without apology, without trying to remake himself into a 'manly man' to put the guys in wifebeaters at ease. That is, unless he could do it and be really really funny :~) I'm seeing some pretty good skit material for Saturday Night Live. ;~)